London - August 06, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Make it a summer of love.

SEE
Woodstock Experience
What: Relive the infamous ’60s music and free-love fest through unseen and unpublished photographs.
Why: You wish you were there.
When: To 30 Aug. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Idea Generation Gallery, 11 Chance St., E2 7JB (020 7749 6850).

BROWSE
Culture Label
What: Artist-designed and limited-edition products from more than 60 of the best cultural institutions, including the National Gallery, Tate, V&A and more.
Why: The gift shop was always your favourite part.
When: Now.
Where: Online at culturelabel.com.

LISTEN
Playing the Building, by David Byrne
What: Performing arts venue is transformed into an interactive sound installation — or architectural musical instrument.
Why: Bring the house down.
When: 8-31 Aug. Mon., Wed., Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Rd., NW1 8EH (08444 828008)

SHOP
Biondi Sample Sale
What: Up to 70 per cent off current-season swimwear.
Why: We’re all going on a summer holiday.
When: Fri. & Sat., 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: 55b Old Church St., SW3 5BS (020 7349 1111).

Heidi Mottram
What: Accessories designer sells eel skin purses from Wayne Hemingway’s pop-up retail space.
Why: Keep it eel.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: KiosKiosk, next to City Hall, The Queen’s Walk, SE1 2AA.

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