London - October 08, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Eat. Play. Love (it all).

SEE
The Dead, by Damien Hirst
What: Brit artist launches foil box skull prints at the new Mayfair space.
Why: Your bone idol.
When: Fri.-25 Oct. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Other Criteria, 36 New Bond St., W1S 2RP (020 7629 5800).

PLAY
The Guests
What: Camilla Corbett stars in a one-woman play by Oscar-winning writer Ronald Harwood (The Pianist).
Why: Your 45-minute culture fix.
When: To 25 Oct. Tues.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 6:30 p.m.
Where: Etcetera Theatre, 265 Camden High St., NW1 7BU (020 7482 4857). Tickets online at ticketweb.com.

EAT
The Big Roast
What: Large-scale traditional Sunday lunch is cooked by chefs including Rowley Leigh, Mark Hix and Richard Corrigan and served at long trestle tables.
Why: There’s enough for everyone.
When: Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Leadenhall Market, 1 Leadenhall Market, EC3V 1LT. Tickets online at londonrestaurantfestival.com.

LOOK (UP)
Giant Rabbit Outdoor Installation
What: Artist Jeff Koons’s 53-foot helium balloon celebrates pop art.
Why: It’ll blow you away.
When: Today-Sun.
Where: South Hall, Covent Garden Mkt., WC2E 8RE.

STRETCH
Yoga Toes
What: Genius gel toe stretcher improves circulation and gives feet a much-needed break.
Why: Prep for your party shoes.
When: Before the holidays hit.
Where: Online at yogatoes.eu.

Photo: Courtesy of Other Criteria