London - May 21, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Bank holiday: it’s been a long time coming.

DISCOVER
Brompton Borders
What: Last chance to see Brompton Design District’s exhibitions celebrating gardens in unusual places.
Why: Just planting the idea.
When: To 25 May.
Where: Various locations around South Kensington.

RECYCLE
Worthless
What: Take your trash to artist Josef Valentino’s live installation and let him turn it into treasure. Buy your transformed item back at the end of the week for as much as you feel it deserves.
Why: It’s worth a shot.
When: Fri.-29 May. Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 37 Endell St., WC2H 9DA (020 7836 4616).

SNACK
Gallery Mess
What: Saatchi Gallery cafe opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner with views across the nearby playing fields.
Why: A latte fun.
When: Daily, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Duke of York’s HQ, King’s Rd., SW3 4FQ (020 7730 8135).

VISIT
Mind Body Spirit Festival
What: Workshops, exhibitions and lectures geared toward helping you live a healthier, more creative and fulfilled life.
Why: You’ve been looking for a solution.
When: To 25 May. Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat.-Mon., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Royal Horticultural Halls & Conference Centre, Greycoat St., SW1P 2QD (08453 704606).

SEE
Frontiers by Off Modern
What: Corsica studios’ new roving gallery space presents work by young local artists who hope to push the frontiers of Southeast London into the centre of the capital.
Why: They’ve drawn the line.
When: Fri.-28 May. Daily, noon-6 p.m.
Where: The Elephant Rooms, Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre, unit 316, lwr. grd. flr., SE1 6TE (08700 113810).

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