London - November 05, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Love life.

READ
To India, with Love: from New York to Mumbai
What: Travel to India — scrapbook style — through the eyes of Matthew Williamson, Padma Lakshmi, James Ivory, Adrien Brody and others.
Why: The book raises funds, spirits and awareness for the victims of last year’s terror attacks on Mumbai.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Rd., SW1X 7XL (020 7730 1234); available to preorder online at waterstones.com.

CREATE
Art Light Paint Jam
What: Spend the afternoon painting, drinking, dancing and contributing to a massive communal canvas.
Why: No skills required to free the artist within.
When: Sun., 4-8 p.m.
Where: Westbourne Studios, 242 Acklam Rd., W10 5JJ. To book, call 07956 889634 or e-mail daliazermon@hotmail.com.

SHOP
Domakaya Winter Sale
What: Up to 30 per cent off selected quirky and colourful knitted scarves, woolly hats, handbags and accessories.
Why: Start Christmas shopping early.
When: Sat., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 49 Roland Gds., flat 2, SW7 3PJ (07770 571077).

Fraubraun Pop-Up Shop
What: New vintage fashion website hosts a one-off event selling affordable gems.
Why: Photograph yourself in potential purchases with a vintage camera and cable release.
When: Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: The Rag Factory, 16-18 Heneage St., E1 5LJ (020 7650 8749).

LEARN
The Flirting & Walking Tour of London
What: Ninety minutes of practical tuition by social anthropologist and relationship expert Jean Smith, who take you on a tour of flirting hotspots in central London.
Why: You need all the help you can get.
When: Fri., 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: Tour starts in the foyer of National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin’s Pl., WC2H 0HE. To book, call 07950 694639 or e-mail allure@allureseminars.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Assouline

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