London - August 13, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

The sky’s the limit.

SEE
Skystation by Peter Newman
What: Recline on a spaceship-like seat and look up to explore the relationship between the sky and modern architecture.
Why: Take a round trip.
When: To 14 Sept.
Where: Outside The Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd., SE1 8XX (08716 632501).

RUMMAGE
Designer Jumble Sale
What: Shop or swap designer clothes and accessories or fashion-forward high street items.
Why: You’re a bargain hunter.
When: Sat., 1-6 p.m.
Where: Andaz Hotel Summer Garden, 40 Liverpool St., EC2M 7QN (020 7618 5616). To book a stall, call 020 7618 6061 or e-mail fiona.pouchard@andaz.com.

MEDITATE
Lantern Ancestral Memorial Service
What: Prayers, chanting and meditation in remembrance of our ancestors.
Why: Respect your elders.
When: Sat., 2-5 p.m.
Where: Agon Shu Meditation Centre, 31-33 Bondway, SW8 1SJ (020 7587 5179). R.S.V.P. to londoncentre@agon.org.uk.

DECORATE
Beware the Moon Wallpaper
What: Sit back and admire walls covered in glitter, iridescent inks and holographic undercoats.
Why: It’s off the wall.
When: You want a room with a view.
Where: Online at beware-the-moon.com.

CREATE
Sweet Pea’s Flower Arranging Workshops
What: Learn to make table centrepieces or hand-tied bouquets.
Why: You’ve no other arrangements.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; 2:30-5 p.m.
Where: Candid Arts Trust Gallery, 3 Torrens St., EC1V 1NQ (020 7837 4237). Book online at sweetpeaflowers.co.uk/workshop.

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