London - September 14, 2006

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Fancy living the fashionable life? Just make sure you see what everyone’s talking about this weekend.

SEE
Medium Rare Raw Hyde
What: Cult burlesque cabaret show set in awesome Spiegeltent in Hyde Park.
Why: Behold the amazing stripping magician and the contortionist.
When: Fri & Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: Lido Lawns, Hyde Park, W2. Tickets at 08701 66 04 43 or e-mail seraphina@mediumrare.tv.

Camden Fashion Show
What: Independent designers and stall holders turn to the catwalk as part of the London Design Festival.
Why: It’s free and anyone can attend.
When: Thurs., 8 p.m.
Where: Camden Lock, 54 Camden Lock Pl., NW1 8AF (020 7485 7963).

DRINK
Yakitoria Mizu
What: New downstairs lounge bar in Paddington’s best sushi restaurant.
Why: For the sake, the cocktails and the alcoholic popsicles.
When: Mon.-Fri., noon-3 p.m. & 6-11:30 p.m.; Sat., 3 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 25 Sheldon Sq., W2 6EY (020 3214 3000).

EAT
Gail’s Garden Party
What: Fine food market and street fair celebrating Gail’s Bakery’s first birthday.
Why: No bread required (it’s free).
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 64 Hampstead High St., NW3 1QH (020 7794 5700).

BUY
Harrods Anything Is Possible
What: Genius themed event selling one-off pieces by home/fashion/food designers, including Bodymetrics, the new couture tailoring service.
Why: If you’re a lottery winner, Russian oligarch or oil baron, this one’s for you.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m. To 21 Oct.
Where: Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Rd., SW1X 7XL (020 7730 1234).