London - March 08, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Fancy a pizza the action? There are hunks-a-plenty this weekend.

READ
Surf Photography of the 1960s & 1970s
What: LeRoy Grannis shoots tanned pecks and gnarly tubes.
Why: You still quote from Point Break.
When: Now, dude.
Where: Online at taschen.com.

Misadventure in the Middle East
What: New writer Henry Hemming covers dangerous territory as a tramp, artist and spy.
Why: Rather him than you.
When: Before you book that holiday in Syria.
Where: Online at amazon.co.uk.

EAT
La Dolce Vita
What: Festival celebrating all things Italian.
Why: It’ll be a nice break from Pizza Express.
When: Thurs., 6-10 p.m.; Fri., noon-9 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: The Grand Hall, Olympia, Hammersmith Rd.,W14 8QT. Tickets online at keithprowse.com or call 08708 42 22 14.

SEE
Moira Buffini’s Dying for It
What: Free adaptation of Nikolai Erdman’s The Suicide.
Why: A plot to die for.
When: To 28 Apr. Sun.-Fri., 7:30 p.m; Sat., 3 & 7:30 p.m.
Where: Almeida Theatre, Almeida St., N1 1TA (020 7359 4404 or almeida.co.uk).

DO
The Power-Plate
What: Vibrating platform tones muscles and releases energy.
Why: Because it’s time to lose the other vibrator.
When: Times vary; call to arrange.
Where: The Lifestyle Institute, Studio 03, 98 Wardour St., W1F 0TL; Blakes, 33 Roland Gdns., SW7 3PF. Book online at tli-london.com or call 020 7494 9457.