London - February 26, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Live it large.

SEE
I Just Can’t Stop It
What: Artist Roland Hicks magnifies the insignificant (chewing gum, dust, bubbles) with a collection of hyperrealist paintings.
Why: Take a closer look.
When: To 28 Mar. Tues., Wed. & Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Eleven Fine Art, 11 Eccleston St., SW1W 9LX (020 7823 5540).

Hats: an Anthology by Stephen Jones
What: The British milliner curates an exhibition of more than 300 hats, including styles from 600 B.C. to the 1950s and many of his own fabulous creations.
Why: Get a head.
When: To 31 May. Mon.-Thurs., Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Rd., SW7 2RL (020 7942 2000).

SAMPLE
True Taste Welsh Food Market
What: Celebrate St. David’s Day with artisan products from Wales, including traditional cakes, cheeses and meats.
Why: Feast your eyes on that.
When: Fri., 12:30-7 p.m.
Where: St. Christopher’s Pl., W1U (020 7493 3294).

EAT
Cha Cha Moon Whiteleys Opens
What: Alan Yau’s Chinese fast food joint opens in West London with a no-reservation policy.
Why: Noodle your way in.
When: Mon.-Thurs., noon-11 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., noon-11:30 p.m.; Sun., noon-10:30 p.m.
Where: Whiteleys, 151 Queensway, 2nd flr., W2 4YN (020 7792 0088).

LISTEN
Jazz at Galvin Bistrot de Luxe
What: Classic French resto and Royal Academy of Music join forces for cosy lyrical evenings.
Why: Beat the blues.
When: First Sun. of every month, 8 p.m.
Where: 66 Baker St., W1U 7DJ (020 7935 4007).

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