11 October 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Mind out.

PERUSE
The Big Short Break
What: Groovy new book celebrates the best short breaks around the world.
Why: A longing look.
When: From tomorrow.
Where: Online at originaltravel.co.uk.

SEE
Meeting of Minds
What: Auction of artworks donated by Emin, Gormley, Hirst et al for The Parkinsons Appeal, lead by sufferer chef Fergus Henderson, to coincide with Frieze Art Fair.
Why: Be (image) conscious.
When: To 16 Oct. Mon. & Tues., Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-noon. Auction, Tues., 7:30 p.m.
Where: Christie’s, 8 King St., SW1Y 6QT (020 7389 2205).

BUY
Cowshed Shop
What: First stand-alone shop for di-/bo-vine products and nail treatments. 
Why: Milk it.
When: Mon.-Wed. & Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 31 Foubert’s Pl., W1F 7QG (020 7534 0870).

EAT
Taste Spain
What: Celebration of Spanish food and culture around the capital.
Why: Hola if you’re hungry.
When: Fri.-19 Oct. Go to tastespain.co.uk for dates and times.
Where: Venues include Duke of York Sq., SW3 4LY; Borough Market, 8 Southwark St., SE1 1TL.

READ
Cooler, Faster, More Expensive: the Return of the Sloane Ranger
What: The witty Peter York and Olivia Stewart Liberty revisit the abhorrent SR.
Why: It’s worth a snigger.
When: Now.
Where: Online at amazon.co.uk.