What To Do This Weekend: 20th-22nd January
We’re nearly there! A month of belt-tightening and dry glasses is nearly over but before it is, make the most of limited edition burgers, giant blocks of chocolate, new brunches, art fairs and interactive light displays. See, January isn’t all doom and gloom. There is light at the end of the tunnel this weekend. Enjoy!
Canary Wharf Winter Lights
Canary Wharf: Illuminated
Canary Wharf is about to be illuminated by a lot more than just the fluorescent glare of office lighting. The Winter Lights festival will see 30 different light sculptures and installations from artists across four continents transform the business district into somewhere a whole lot more desirable. Head over at dusk to enjoy the displays that will illuminate the skyline until 9pm. It’s completely free to visit, and the installations are made as energy-efficient as possible by avoiding the use of power-hungry generators.
Until Friday 27th January
Where: Canary Wharf, E14
Website: www.canarywharf.com
The London Art Fair
29th Annual Art Fair
If a weekend wander around the Tate has you visualising the pieces on that big white wall in your living room then why not visit the London Art Fair instead. Curated like an exhibition with hundreds of works on display from all types of galleries you don’t have to walk home with a lighter wallet but once you have a look round that is probably easier said than done. Tickets available online, or for an increased price on the door.
Until Sunday
Where: Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, N1 0QH
Website: www.londonartfair.co.uk
Gelupo
Chocolate For Charity
As we near the end of January, we near the end of Gelupo’s month-long chocolate festival. Soho’s artisanal ice cream shop have been curing the post-Christmas blues with a whole series of chocolate treats including 10 new chocolatey flavours, chocolate drinks, chocolate drinks, chocolate waffle cones and a giant block of chocolate which visitors can chisel away at after donating a small amount to Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Until the end of January
Where: 7 Archer Street, Soho, W1D 7AU
Website: www.gelupo.com
Boisdale of Canary Wharf
Book Ahead: A Night With Whoopi Goldberg
So funds aren’t looking too great as we near the end of January, but here’s one to look forward to. Boisdale is hosting an exclusive event with actress/comedian/author/TV host, Whoopi Goldberg – is there anything that lady can’t do? The evening will see a live gospel choir pay tribute to Ray Charles, whilst guests honour Whoopi’s title of ‘Boisdale Woman of the Year 2017’. A Champagne and cocktail reception will kick off the evening, followed by a 3-course dinner of fishcakes, roast Hertfordshire chicken and dark Valrhona chocolate cheesecake.
Friday 10th February, tickets available now
Where: Cabot Place, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4QT, United Kingdom
Website: www.boisdale.co.uk
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