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SEE
Diorama Maps
What:
Japanese photographer Sohei Nishino maps out ten major cities using photo collages of streets and landmarks from thousands of angles.
Why: The intricate London version contains around 4,000 images.
When: Today-2 Apr. Mon.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Michael Hoppen Gallery, 3 Jubilee Pl., SW3 3TD (020 7352 3649).

EAT
Disappearing Dining Club
What:
The one-table dining room in Old Street serves an eight-course tasting menu of modern European dishes for up to ten people. (Gather a group of six or more and hire the room for yourself.)
Why: Your next birthday party sorted.
When: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-midnight; Fri., 8 a.m.-4 a.m.; Sat., noon-4 a.m.; Sun., noon-midnight. Private hire on Fri. & Sat. until 4 a.m.
Where: 31 Featherstone St., EC1Y 2BJ (07507 754318).

NIBBLE
Fromagerie Beillevaire
What:
Recently opened French cheesemonger sells around 150 items, including hand-moulded butters, yoghurts, cooked desserts and fresh cheeses.
Why: Products are made either on-site or on a dairy in West France using milk collected from surrounding farms.
When: Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 7 Montpelier St., SW7 1EX (020 7584 1231).

SHOP
Bethnal Green’s Affordable Vintage Fair
What:
More than 50 stalls filled with retro and reworked clothing for men, women and children at the fair organised by the producer of Vintage at Goodwood festival.
Why: Don’t miss the old-fashioned tea room serving homemade cakes, tea and coffee.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: York Hall, 5-15 Old Ford Rd., E2 9PJ. Tickets (£2) at the door.

INDULGE
Sweet Couture Cake Boutique Opens
What:
Covent Garden’s newest bakery whips up cake and cupcake varieties like winter spice, strawberry and New York peanut butter.
Why: Sick of cupcakes? Try a wheat-free brownie, ginger slice or blueberry muffin.
When: Mon. & Tues., noon-7 p.m.; Wed. & Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 23b New Row, WC2N 4LA (020 7836 8231).

Photo: Sohei Nishino / Courtesy of Michael Hoppen Contemporary and Emon Photo Gallery

LOCATIONS
Bethnal Green's Affordable Vintage Fair
15 Old Ford Rd
@ York Hall
London, UK E2 9PJ
23 New Row
London, UK WC2N 4LA
02078368231
7 Montpelier St
London, UK SW7 1EX
02075841231
Disappearing Dining Club
31 Featherstone St
London, UK EC1Y 2BJ
Michael Hoppen Gallery
3 Jubilee Pl
London, UK SW3 3TD
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