London - September 24, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Don’t sell out.

SHOP
Lara Bohinc Sample Sale
What: Up to 90 per cent off jewellery, bags and small leather goods.
Why: Bag a bargain.
When: Today, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 149f Sloane St., entrance on Sloane Terr., SW1X 9BZ (020 7730 8194).

EAT (and GROOVE)
Aura Reopens
What: Sleek restaurant, cocktail bar and club all under one roof.
Why: It starts with tasty European and Pan-Asian dishes. It ends when you’ve danced it all off.
When: Tues.-Sat., 8 p.m.-3 a.m.
Where: 48-49 St. James’s St., SW1A 1JT (020 7499 9999).

LISTEN
James Rhodes Concert
What: Punk pianist plays classic tunes with rock star attitude.
Why: Note the recently relaunched arts venue.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: The Tabernacle, 34-35 Powis Sq., W11 2AY (020 7520 9305). Tickets online at seetickets.com.

READ
The London Art Book Fair
What: Meet artists, writers and top publishers during a weekend of talks, workshops and signings.
Why: Rare books and exclusive discounts.
When: Fri., 5-10 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Whitechapel Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High St., E1 7QX (020 7522 7888).

American Fashion Cookbook
What: Favourite recipes from top U.S. designers, including Isaac Mizrahi’s mushroom truffle spaghetti and Zac Posen’s waffles.
Why: Eating is in.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Harvey Nichols, 109-125 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7RJ (020 7235 5000); online at amazon.co.uk.

Photo: Courtesy of Lara Bohinc