What To Do This Weekend: 10th-12th February
Love is in the air. With Valentine’s Day falling on a rather uninspiring Tuesday evening you may be wanting to make the most of romantic dinners for two this weekend instead – or perhaps a ‘love sucks’ brunch party sounds more up your street? Elsewhere you’ll find a floral pop-up in Covent Garden, a huge new exhibition at the Tate and of course the obligatory new brunches. Get planning; the weekend is in sight and we can’t wait.
Tate Britain
The Must-See Exhibition
This weekend sees the opening of one of Tate Britain’s biggest ever exhibitions. The David Hockney retrospective is set to be the most comprehensive exhibition to date, featuring work from six decades, including his iconic swimming pool series. The exhibition is on until the end of May but get yourself along early to get a dose of colour or visit any Friday when it stays open till 10pm.
Launches Thursday 9th February
Where: Millbank, Pimlico, SW1P 4RG
Website: www.tate.org.uk
Kew Gardens
Festival of Flowers
Kew Gardens has done it again. Following on from its winter light festival, the annual orchid festival is back, this year celebrating the vibrancy of India’s culture and horticulture – think a giant Indian flag created from cut flowers and Indian-inspired dishes in the Orangery restaurant. If work gets in the way and weekends are proving busy, you’ll be pleased to hear that Orchid Lates launch on Thursday 9th February so the festival will be open till 9.30pm complete with nature yoga classes, natural ingredient sessions and complimentary henna for ticket holders. Over 18s only.
Orchid Lates 2017, Tuesday-Thursday 6pm-9.30pm
Where: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AE
Website: www.kew.org
Covent Garden Cupid
Say it With Flowers
Covent Garden is feeling the love this weekend. A floral pop-up will get us in the mood for Spring with London florist Petal to the Metal selling stunning blooms and giving lucky ladies named Rose a free…rose. Neighbouring shops are sharing the love too – think bespoke engraving and hand massages at Jo Malone and makeup tutorials at NARS on King Street to get you date ready. Visit on Tuesday for a flower crown workshop.
Saturday 11th-Tuesday 14th February
Where: Covent Garden, WC2E
Website: www.coventgarden.london
STK London
Anti-Valentine's Brunch Party
Sunday is the new Friday… at least at STK London it is. Their popular brunch party is back for a Valentine’s edition but there is a twist – the theme is ‘Love Sucks’. Think steak, egg and chips or poached egg and avocado set to a soundtrack of anti-Valentine’s music from DJ Jamie Lisa, saxophonist Chris Sharp and dance troupe The Girly Show. Brunch has never been so fierce!
Sunday 12th February, 2 sittings: 1-3pm, 3-7pm
Where: ME London, 336-337 The Strand, London WC2R 1HA, United Kingdom
Website: www.eventbrite.com
St Martins Lane
Celebrate Your Love the Cuban Way
Can’t wait till Valentine’s Day to have a top meal out? You don’t have to. Asia de Cuba at St Martins Lane is offering a 5-course Cuban menu so you can spice things up a bit with salmon ceviche, fire and ice shrimp and black bean and plantain empanadas. Mains are designed to share; think chilli scallops with black rice and grilled flank steak with miso ginger butter. Pud is the way to our hearts so seal the deal with Mexican doughnuts drizzled in caramel or Thai chilli chocolate.
Friday 10th February until Tuesday 14th February, 5-11pm
Where: 45 St. Martins Lane, London, WC2N 4HX, United Kingdom
Website: www.asiadecuba.com
The Mecca
Bingo Gets Rebellious
This is bingo but not like you know it. It’s got rebel in the name so what do you expect? If you want the thrill of two fat ladies and doctor’s orders then head over to Camden as Rebel Bingo returns. Expect a party.
Where: 180 Arlington Rd, Camden Town, NW1 7HL
Website: www.rebelbingo.com
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