London - October 09, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Holy smoke! It’s the weekend again.

SEE
Memory Cloud
What: Text messages are grafted onto plumes of smoke in an interactive exhibition fusing ancient and contemporary forms of communication.
Why: Put that in your pipe and smoke it.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 7-9:30 p.m.
Where: Trafalgar Sq., WC2H 0HE (020 7930 3647).

The Saatchi Gallery
What: Contemporary museum reopens today in a 70,000-square-foot space in Chelsea, making it one of the larger in the world.
Why: Show the world your art.
When: Mon.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Duke of York’s HQ, King’s Rd., SW3 4SQ (020 7823 2363).

BUY
SteamCream
What: Already big in Japan, magic moisturiser for face, body and hands hits the UK in an array of collectible tins — each for less than a tenner.
Why: Be a steam player.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Liberty, Regent St., W1B 5AH (020 7734 1234).

Zuneta Beauty E-tailor
What: Beauty magazine, interactive clinic and online boutique launches to help demystify the many products on the market.
Why: Let’s face it. 
When: Now.
Where: Online at zuneta.com.

EAT
Bumpkin South Kensington
What: Wholesome soul food restaurant opens a second branch in South Ken.
Why: Country food in the heart of the city.
When: Mon.-Fri. & Sun., noon-11 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 102 Old Brompton Rd., SW7 3RD (020 7341 0802).

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