Pop-ups in London 30th March - 6th April

Food & Drink

The Art of Dining Pop-up 'Vanitas' Banquet & Art Exhibition in Hackney - Ends 31st
The Barn Pop-up Supper Club in Islington - Lunch & Dinner - Friday - Sunday
Bell & Brisket Pop-up Salt Beef Bar in Soho - Monday - Saturday
Blanch & Shock's Dinner at the West Norwood Slow Food Festival - Saturday 31st
The Dead Dolls Club's Stew House for March in Bethnal Green
Flight BA2012 Pop-up Olympic Venue & Experience in Shoreditch - Starts 4th
The Fourth Wall Wandering Bar - Friday & Saturday only
'Hide & Speak' Pop-up Bar at Shaker & Company near Euston
'Julie & Julia' Supper Club & Film in Tooting - Saturday 31st
Rotating Menus at Great Taste at The Cadogan in Knightsbridge
WigWamBam Rooftop Bar in Hoxton

Shopping

The Barn Pop-up Farm Shop in Islington
Boxpark Pop-up Retail Mall in Shoreditch
Fortune Pop-up Jewellery & Fashion Boutique in Brixton
Fourth & Main Pop-up Shop in Soho - Opens 2nd
Luna & Curious Pop-up Design Shop at The Sanderson Hotel in Fitzrovia
Nothing But Navy Pop-up Shop in Shoreditch - Opens 30th
Pop-up Shopping Parade in Willesden Green

Events & Markets

Antlers Gallery Pop-up Exhibition in Clerkenwell - Starts 19th
The Big Egg Hunt - All Around Central London
Films at The Yard Pop-up Cinema in Hackney - Extended to April
Wonder Hill Handmade & Vintage Market in London Bridge - Saturday 31st

NOTE - PLEASE CHECK WITH THE ORGANISERS OR POP-UPS FOR OPENING TIMES & AVAILABILITY OF TICKETS BEFORE YOU GO!

Record Store Day 2012 Around London

Record Store Day, which takes place this year on 21st April, is an annual celebration of record shops.  It started in the US, but it's been happening in the UK for a while now.  I had lots of fun last year outside (& inside) Rough Trade West in Notting Hill - lots of bands playing, lots of happy people milling around.  Check the official site near the time to see what is planned for each store.  With stores like Dress Circle in Covent Garden taking part, and bands releasing music just for the day, there's going to be so much variety in the events this year.

"This is the one day that all of the independently owned record stores come together with artists to celebrate the art of music. Special vinyl and CD releases and various promotional products are made exclusively for the day and hundreds of artists across the globe make special appearances and performances. Festivities include performances, meet & greets with artists, DJ's, in store quizzes and many other events."

When - Saturday 21st April

Where - 

Dress Circle - 57/59 Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9DG

Sister Ray - 34-35 Berwick Street, Soho, W1F 8RP

Sounds Of The Universe - 7 Broadwick Street, London, W1F 0DA

BM Soho - 25 D'Arblay Street, London, W1F 8EJ

Phonica Records - 51 Poland Street, London, W1F 7LZ

IF Music - 36 Langham Street, London, W1W 7AP

Brill Records - 27 Exmouth Market, London, EC1R 4QL

The Vinyl Factory - 91 Walton Street, Chelsea, SW3 2HP

Sounds That Swing - 88 Parkway, London , NW1 7AN

Flashback - 50 Essex Road, Islington , N1 8LR

Rough Trade East - 91 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL

Rough Trade West - 130 Talbot road, London, W11 1JA

Rat Records - 348 Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0RW

Intoxica - 231 Portobello Road, London, W11 1JT

Honest Jons Records - 278 Portobello Road, London, W10 5TE 

Eldica Records - 8 Bradbury Street, London, N16 8JN

Kristina Records - 44 Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 7XJ

Second Layer - 323 Archway Road, Highgate, N6 5AA

Soul Brother Records - 1 Keswick road, Putney, SW15 2HL

Link 1 - Record Store Day

Link 2 - Search here for store info

The Henley International Film (& Food) Festival

The Hiff is the Henley International Film Festival, and it takes place in Henley on the last weekend of April.  The festival aims to celebrate food and film (a great idea) with screenings of films like Eat Drink Man Woman, Babette's Feast, Fried Green Tomatoes and Breakfast at Tiffany's, and some really good food and drink as well.

"Screening the most exciting and inspirational food films of our time, all viewed on our giant cinema screen in our main screening CUBE. Enjoy the experience on our bean bags for couples, come and go as you like, one can enjoy film whilst sharing the delights of over 40 of our international foodies from our foodhall or drinks from our various bars. 
The Programme
THURSDAY 26th April  - The Event
opening at 19:00pm - 22:00pm entry FREE
20:00 pm Street Food Kolkata Why Not!
come and join us for a free tour of the event, some great  Indian cuisine, vintage cocktail
and a chance to taste the atmosphere for the weekend.
FRIDAY 27th April  - Cinema CUBE
12:00 pm Eat Drink Man Woman
14:30 pm Kitchen Stories
17:30 pm Whats Eating Gilbert Grape
20:00 pm Delicatessen
SATURDAY 28th April - Cinema CUBE
12:00 pm Julie & Julia
14:30 pm Big Night
17:30 pm Festen
20:00 pm Breakfast At Tiffany’s
SUNDAY 29th April  - Cinema CUBE
12:00 pm Fried Green Tomatoes
14:30 pm The Fish Fall in Love
17:30 pm Bagdad Cafe
20:00 pm Babette's Feast"

When - 26th - 29th April

Where - Mill Meadow, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 1BF

(Approximately one hour on the train from Paddington)

Tickets - buy day tickets here - discounted tickets still available

Map

Link - The Hiff

Exhibition of Royal Portraits at The Ritz

This is a short term exhibition of portraits of royals, held at The Ritz in Piccadilly.  You need to arrange an appointment to view, due to the valuable nature of the items.

"A series of never-seen-before life portraits and enamel miniatures of the royal families of Europe commissioned by the Moscow Kremlin Museums in the 1990s with an estimated value of £10million.
The collection of enamel miniatures will form the centrepiece of The Royal Portraits, an exhibition in London in April. Nine enamel miniatures encased in white gold and framed with diamonds, together with eleven life drawings and more than fifty photographs of the sittings will be on display."

When - 20th April - 1st May

Where - The Ritz London, The Marie Antoinette Suite, 150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR

Viewing by appointment only - to arrange an appointment call +44 (0) 207 739 90 96

Map

Link - The Royal Portraits

Bea's Pop-up 'Block Party'-Style Film Screenings & Food in London Bridge

Bea's of Bloomsbury now have a branch in the Maltby Street Market, near London Bridge.  To take advantage of the extra space they've going to be holding some 'block party' style film nights, where you can watch classic films, and eat some of Bea's delicious food.  Tickets will cost just £5 (the film only - food is extra) and as in a block party you'll need to bring folding chairs or something.

"Just located minutes from London Bridge, Maltby Street is being coined the new Borough Market and is at the forefront of underground events.  In Beas of Bloomsbury’s brand spanking new archway we will be offering American style Chilli Cheese Dogs and BBQ Chicken all to the sounds and sights of the classic themes of yester year. Also enjoy a range of locally sourced beers and wines or if you’re being good some ‘classic’ soda drinks.  So bring your favourite picnic blankets, bean bags or foldup chairs, cheer at the screen, boo at the villain, pop on down and enjoy some good ol’ fashioned fun.  
Ticket is for price of admission only. Entrance begins at 6:30 -- movie begins at 7:20 p.m. 
Menu: 
Bea's BBQ Chicken with choice of Apple Coleslaw or German Potato Salad
American Hot Dogs with choice of condiments or Chili Cheese Dogs
Fresh Buttered Popcorn and Gourmet Potato Crisps
Cakes and Brownies of all kinds
Funnel Cake!! 
The Films
April 10th - Raiders of the Lost Ark
April 17th - Casablanca
April 24th - The Goonies
May 1st - Some Like it Hot
May 8th - The Princess Bride
May 15th - Singin' in the Rain"

When - 10th April - 15th May - Tuesday evenings only.  Doors open at 6.30; movie starts at 7.20.

Where - Bea's of Bloomsbury at Maltby Street Market, Arch 76, Druid Street, London SE1 2HQ

Map

Link - Bea's of Bloomsbury - booking page

Pop-up Shopping Parade in Willesden Green

This is the sort of project I love to write about!  A parade of 8 shops in Willesden Green has been re-opened as pop-up units, helping to regenerate the local area.  There are lots of businesses represented here, and there's a launch event next Thursday.  You can see from Google Streetview how depressing the row of empty shops looked; now it's bustling and vibrant.  It's the sort of project that Mary Portas would make a TV show about, but thankfully she hasn't.  I hope everyone gets behind this great initiative!

"This week, Queens Parade retail space in Willesden Green is once again open for business with a vibrant collection of start-up businesses and projects.
The parade of eight shop units and offices – which has not been in retail use for many years - is now home to thirteen creative enterprises that offer a range of goods and services, from home-wares and interior design, to an art gallery and a vintage clothes emporium.
The former textiles building has been secured by the New Windows on Willesden Green project on a ‘meanwhile’ lease to give these fledgling businesses a chance to try out their ideas in a well-located high street space. The building’s run-down façade is being given a new look, care of designer Kieren Jones, and the interior decorations have been carried out with the help of Painting and Decorating students from the local College of North West London.
The reactivation of this underused high street building is part of the New Windows on Willesden Green project supported by the Mayor’s Outer London Fund. It is being delivered for Brent Council and Design for London by The Architecture Foundation in collaboration with Meanwhile Space and Blue Consulting with the view to bring positive change and new audiences to Willesden Green.
A rigorous selection process was undertaken to choose which businesses and projects would benefit most from the space, contribute best to the local community, complement the existing businesses on the high street and work well together to create a new destination in Willesden Green.
Queens Parade will be hosting a series of exciting events, activities and workshops over the coming months, kicking off with its official launch celebration on 29 March 2012 from 5:30pm.
Over the forthcoming holiday there will also be events which are free and open to all, improving the appearance of the High Road and marking a new addition to Willesden Green’s retail and cultural offer. There is also the opportunity to hone your own business skills at one of the Library Lab workshops in the Willesden Green Library Centre."

The Shops & businesses are:
Art Lobby
Jardins D'EDEN

Roses & String

Vintage Green & Plumkin Pie Studio

Paint Mine

My Pop Up Design Shop

The Unlimited Printshop

Indikidual

Ariane Prin

The Wise Owl Venue

Punch & Juicy

When - Big opening on Thursday 29th March, then all units will be open

Where - Queen's Parade, Walm Lane, Willesden Green, NW2 5HT

Map

Link 1 - New Windows on Willesden Green

Link 2 - The page on Meanwhile Space
Link 3 - Some more background to the project, written by Art Lobby, for example how they got the space.

Jersey's Bohemia Pop-up at The Dorchester in Park Lane

In May Shaun Rankin, the head chef from Jersey's Bohemia restaurant, will be cooking at The Dorchester for one week to promote produce from Jersey and the other channel islands.

"Head chef Brian Hughson invites Bohemia’s Shaun Rankin into his kitchen to bring a flavour of Jersey to the capital.
From Monday 14 to Saturday 19 May 2012, Michelin star TV chef Shaun Rankin will team up with Brian Hughson at The Grill at The Dorchester bringing Jersey to London.
The menu will offer predominantly Jersey produce such as new season Jersey asparagus and potatoes, Jersey scallops and lobster, as well as new season lamb from the smaller Channel Island of Sark, and Guernsey Fort Grey cheese. Sample menu highlights will include Shaun’s signature dishes: New season Jersey asparagus, three hour cooked duck egg with morel mushrooms and herb sabayon; Warm Jersey lobster with a crab & fennel ceviche gratin of saffron macaroni; Slow cooked belly and spiced glazed cheek of pork, sweet potato and orange, local Jersey calamari; and his winning Treacle tart with Jersey clotted cream ice cream, which wowed the judges in BBC Two’s Great British Menu.
Rankin has been instrumental in championing Jersey produce since 2006 when he was named British Chef of the Year by the Independent. At the Michelin starred Bohemia, part of The Club Hotel & Spa in St Helier, he enjoys a close relationship with local suppliers, foragers and producers. Shaun has lived on the island for 18 years and calls Jersey his own ‘nine-mile long kitchen garden’. His dedication to provenance and the cuisine of the British Isles forms a central axis around which a diversity of influences accrued from his experience in America, Australia and the UK, revolve.
The Grill at The Dorchester is renowned for showcasing the best of modern British cuisine made with the finest ingredients from Scotland, Devon, and Cornwall. With a reputation for assured and elegant cooking, Head chef Brian Hughson works tirelessly to source quality, organic produce wherever possible, such as beef, lamb, salmon and garden vegetables.
The combined strengths of these two forward-thinking chefs will provide an unparalleled and exceptional opportunity for diners at The Grill to savour the secrets of the Channel Islands’ cuisine."

When - 14th - 19th May

Where - The Dorchester, Park Lane, W1K 1QA

Map

Link 1 - Bohemia
Link 2 - The Dorchester
Link 3 - Article

Fourth & Main Pop-up Shop in Soho

Fourth & Main is a new London-based clothing line and arts and culture publication formed by Nikhil Adwalpalkar and James Wright.  Hitherto they've existed as a catalogue; now they're launching a new website and opening a store in Newburgh Street, Soho - just off Carnaby Street.

"The store will open on Newburgh Street in London’s Soho and the website, FourthandMain.com, will launch simultaneously on March 29. Both will carry the debut spring 12 collection, which comprises unlined tailored linen jackets, chore coats, club-collar shirts, tailored shorts and chinos, lightweight knitwear and swimwear."

When - 2nd April - 23rd July

Where - Newburgh Street (number currently unknown - but it's a short-ish street so it shouldn't be too hard to find!)

Map

Link 1 - Fourth & Main

Link 2 - Fourth & Main on Facebook

Link 3 - Fourth & Main on Twitter

Link 4 - Article in Draper's Record

Pop-ups in London 23rd - 30th March

Food & Drink

The Art of Dining Pop-up 'Vanitas' Banquet & Art Exhibition in Hackney - Starts 27th
The Barn Pop-up Supper Club in Islington - Lunch & Dinner - Friday - Sunday
Bell & Brisket Pop-up Salt Beef Bar in Soho - Monday - Saturday
The Dead Dolls Club's Stew House for March in Bethnal Green
The Fourth Wall Wandering Bar - Friday & Saturday only
'Hide & Speak' Pop-up Bar at Shaker & Company near Euston
Patty & Bun's Burger & Cocktails Pop-up near Battersea Park - Fridays only
Rotating Menus at Great Taste at The Cadogan in Knightsbridge
WigWamBam Rooftop Bar in Hoxton
Zenna's Pop-up Indian Cocktail Bar at The Forge in Camden - Finishes 24th

Shopping

The Barn Pop-up Farm Shop in Islington
Boxpark Pop-up Retail Mall in Shoreditch
Fortune Pop-up Jewellery & Fashion Boutique in Brixton
Luna & Curious Pop-up Design Shop at The Sanderson Hotel in Fitzrovia
Nothing But Navy Pop-up Shop in Shoreditch - Opens 30th
'Spark' Pop-up shop off Walworth Road, offering training to unemployed youth - Finishes on 25th
Toast Pop-up Shop in Marylebone High Street

Events & Markets

Antlers Gallery Pop-up Exhibition in Clerkenwell - Starts 19th
The Big Egg Hunt - All Around Central London
Crafty Fox Spring Craft Market in Brixton - 24th - 25th
Double Nature Pop-up Photography Exhibition in Smithfield - Weekdays Only
Films at The Yard Pop-up Cinema in Hackney - Extended to April
Local Craft Fair in Balham - Sunday 25th
Pop-up Vintage Fairs in Hampstead - Sunday 25th

NOTE - PLEASE CHECK WITH THE ORGANISERS OR POP-UPS FOR OPENING TIMES & AVAILABILITY OF TICKETS BEFORE YOU GO!

Films at The Yard Pop-up Cinema in Hackney - Extended to April

Regular popper-uppers The Rooftop Cinema have extended their run at The Yard in Hackney Wick.  I went to see Back The The Future there a couple of weeks ago and it was great - a really good crowd, and the film was projected onto a huge screen - effectively the whole of one wall.  Hackney Wick is very easy to get too as well - you just change to the overland at Highbury & Islington, and it's 10 minutes away.
Hurry - screenings are selling out fast!

The schedule

"Wed 28th Mar, 2012, 6pm. Screening: 8pm
TRAINSPOTTING (1996)
Thu 29th Mar, 2012, 6pm. Screening: 8pm
THE PRINCESS BRIDE (1987)
Fri 30th Mar, 2012, 6pm. Screening: 8pm
BACK TO THE FUTURE (1985)
Sat 31st Mar, 2012, 6pm. Screening: 7.30pm
THIS IS SPINAL TAP (1984)
Sun 1st Apr, 2012, 6pm. Screening: 7.30pm
GHOST (1990)
Wed 4th Apr, 2012, 6pm. Screening: 8pm
THE KING'S SPEECH (2010)
Thu 5th Apr, 2012, 6pm. Screening: 8pm
CONTROL (2007)
Fri 6th Apr, 2012, 6pm. Screening: 8pm
THE LOST BOYS (1987)
Sat 7th Apr, 2012, 6pm. Screening: 7.30pm
STAND BY ME (1986)
Sun 8th Apr, 2012, 6pm. Screening: 7.30pm
WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT (1988)
Wed 11th Apr, 2012, 6pm. Screening: 8pm
THE GRADUATE (1967)
Thu 12th Apr, 2012, 6pm. Screening: 8pm
PSYCHO (1960)
Fri 13th Apr, 2012, 6pm. Screening: 8pm
FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980)
Sat 14th Apr, 2012, 6pm. Screening: 7.30pm
ROCKY (1976)
Sun 15th Apr, 2012, 6pm. Screening: 7.30pm
CINEMA PARADISO (1988)"

When - 28th March - 15th April

Where - THE YARD THEATRE, QUEEN'S YARD, HACKNEY WICK, LONDON, E9 5EN

Buy Tickets - here - All tickets are £9

Map

Alternative map

Link - Films at The Yard

Local Craft Fair in Balham

A new craft fair is coming to Balham.  Hopefully this will become a regular thing!  Head on down on the 25th for some shopping and eating.

When - Saturday 25th March - 12pm - 6pm

Where - Balham Bowls Club, 7-9 Ramsden Road  London SW12 8QX

Map

'Julie & Julia' Supper Club & Film in Tooting

No. 3, the people behind The Brick Box in Tooting Market are running a very innovative supper club on Saturday 31st - they're cooking recipes from Julia Childs' Mastering The Art of French Cooking, followed by a screening of the Julia Child film from a couple of years ago.

"'It wasn't just beef bourguignon, it was Julia's beef bourguigon...'
Join us in the heart of Tooting Broadway for an evening of culinary and cultural delights!
On Saturday the 31st March the central space of Tooting Market will be transformed into a quaint French bistro and later a lounge cinema for your viewing pleasure.
The @No.3 girls will be cooking up a feast of French cooking from Julia Child's 'Mastering the Art of French    Cooking' followed by the heart warming film Julie & Julia.
Limited seating available so book your table now to avoid disappointment!
Arrive at 8pm for dinner to be served at 8.30pm.
PLEASE INFORM US OF ANY DIETARY REQUIREMENTS AS THIS IS A SET MEAL"

When - Saturday 31st March, 8pm


Where - The Brick Box, Tooting Market, 21-23 Tooting High Street, Tooting, London, SW17 0SN

Cost - £20 per head

Pre-booking only - Email us at: atnumber3@gmail.com or call 07928154912

Map

Wonder Hill Handmade & Vintage Market in London Bridge

Wonder Hill Market is a regular market in London Bridge, happening on the last Saturday of each month. It's near enough to Borough Market, and Maltby Street to combine with visits to them.  I'm seeing lots of markets these days,  so I'll soon be adding a special 'markets' page to the site.  Stay tuned...

"Wonder Hill provides a platform for local designer makers and vintage collectors to showcase and sell their wares. Supporting an ethical standpoint everything is created in the UK or sustainably sourced and offers a fun alternative to high street shopping being based in a pub with a sunny beer garden, great food and cake!
In March we return once more to our wonderfully eclectic home of the Miller. A place that has brought us sunshine, smiles, barbeques, one afternoon tipple too many and an abundance of wonderful traders and shoppers.
Our traders often tell us, its like going home at the end of each month (yes, we run every last saturday of each month at this location!) Which is rather lovely! However that said, we do offer a different range of traders each and every month, so its always a different show for you lovely shoppers.
We were originally set up to offer an alternative to high street shopping - you wont find mass produced items here, made unethically and then transported unethically across seas to our high streets. What you will find is individually made items, created by hand in the UK, mostly even in the local areas in London, along with a series of upcycled and vintage clothing and accessories. What more could you ask for than a set of wonderfully looking AND priced items that are also great for you, our environment and alot of ethical causes?!...
What was that? .....Oh yes, you could ask for a piece of cake, a glass of wine or a beer in your hand and somewhere to have lunch that plays great music, has a lovely sunny beer garden and greets you with smiles but then you would know that we offer all of that at the Miller also - free of entry charge.
So come join us, its a lovely place to just chill out on a saturday afternoon, buy your crafting supplies, your handmade gifts, your easter presents, bonnets and incredible vintage find."

When - Saturday 31st March

Where - The Miller, 96 Snowsfields Road, London Bridge, London. SE1 3SS

Map

Link - Wonder Hill Market

Zenna's Pop-up Indian Cocktail Bar at The Forge in Camden

There's an Indian influenced festival happening at The Forge in Camden this week - and one of the attractions is a special Indian pop-up cocktail bar, hosted by Zenna, the Soho-based Indian cocktail bar.  You need to pay to get into the festival events, for example musical performances, but you can get access to the bar for free.

"Experience something new this March, from the 21st - 24th March, The Forge one of London’s most exciting small venues in the heart of Camden Town, will be showcasing an Indian influenced festival.   This four day extravaganza will focus on Indian Music where leading musicians will be combining Indian music with various other genres from Western classical and traditional Chinese to jazz and steam punk!  With seating for up to 100, the Forge offers an intimate experience of performances, not possible at larger venues.
During the festival luxury Indian cocktail bar, Zenna will be hosting an Indian inspired cocktail pop up bar.  Cocktails will include a mixture of fiery and Indian inspired cocktails including a Chilli Raspberry Cooler, a Fire & Ice (Chilli Strawberry Mojito), a Cinnamon & Chai Tea Martini and a Saffron Gin Martini.  All cocktails are priced at £10."

When - 21st - 24th March

Where - The Forge, 3-7 Delancey Street, London, NW1 7NL

Map

Link 1 - The Forge

Link 2 - Zenna

Pop-up Vintage Fairs in Hampstead

The good people of Pop-up Vintage Fairs are back, this time at the Hampstead Town Hall, where the event will spread over 3 rooms.

"Three halls filled with the best vintage traders selling affordable & designer vintage fashion for ladies & gents, vintage accessories, handmade and vintage jewellery, vintage hats, vintage spectacles & sunglasses, vintage advertising & fashion prints & posters, antique maps, homeware, furniture & furnishings, antiques, collectables & more. 
Cupcakes and homemade cakes by Teaspoon Events
Our Pop Up Vintage Beauty Parlour will be run by Pincurls & Pout who will be offering retro makeovers including pincurls, victory rolls and makeup. Also tips on hair & makeup, half-moon manicures, eyebrow shaping - the works! Make sure you arrive in good time to get your retro makeover.
The perfect way to spend your Sunday – Vintage Style! 
Doors open 11 am - 4 pm 
£3 per adult, £2 NUS. 
10.30-11.00 Earlybird Trade Entry £5."

When - Sunday 25th March

Where - Hampstead Town Hall, 213 Haverstock Hill, Hampstead NW3 4QP

Map

Link 1 - Pop-up Vintage Fairs on Facebook
Link 2 - Pop-up Vintage Fairs on Twitter

Blanch & Shock's Dinner at the West Norwood Slow Food Festival

Blanch & Shock are a couple of very skilled chefs, who have popped up at a number of events before, including at the Circus 11 Christmas Fashion Market in December, where I met them and enjoyed some of their very delicious ice cream, made 'Heston style' with liquid nitrogen.  Now they're cooking a whole dinner, for one night only, as part of the West Norwood Slow Food Festival - it should be great!

"We shall be cooking a dinner in St Luke's Church as part of the West Norwood Slow Food Festival on Saturday, March 31st. The dinner will feature traditional preserving techniques such as fermentation, pickling, culturing and curing and we aim to source ingredients produced as locally as possible. 
There will be four courses and some snacks, and tickets are priced 35 pounds.
The Menu 
Snacks
Two breads and two butters
- 
Slow-cooked egg, jerusalem artichoke, 
wild garlic and chicken sauce
-
Mussels, pearl barley, celeriac, 
burnt sourdough and chervil
-
Grilled beef, parsnips, red sprouts, 
watercress and cultured buttermilk
-
Yoghurt, rhubarb, cake and bitters."

When - Saturday 31st March

Where - St Luke's Church, Knight's Hill, West Norwood, London SE27

Note - pre-booked tickets only

Map

Link 1 - Blanch & Shock

Link 2 - West Norwood Slow Food Festival

Link 3 - Booking page

'Spark' Pop-up shop off Walworth Road, offering training to unemployed youth

This is easily one of my favourite pop-up projects.  The Creation Trust has set up a pop-up shop, Spark, off Walworth Road, to provide training to young unemployed people who need work experience in retail.  Products on sale include craft items, sourced from an earlier appeal.  It's also a gallery, with exhibitions.  I hope everyone gets behind this brilliant & inspiring initiative!

"A ‘pop-up’ shop has opened in London, employing 20 unemployed people, in a bid to prepare them for careers in retail.
The initiative was launched by First Friday, the retail training and consultancy company.
The Pop-Up Shop Project is a training initiative allowing 20 unemployed young adults from the Walworth Road area in South East London, to launch and manage their very own 'pop-up' retail outlet. They will sell products that are locally sourced to showcase local craftwork as well as fashion items printed with their own designs. The Pop-Up shop opens for its first day of trading today.
The Pop-Up Shop Project, spearheaded by Creation Trust in association with Southwark Council, encourages local unemployed youths around the ages of 16 - 24, to become more business minded and entrepreneurial.
The project recruited directly from candidates in the Walworth area of South East London, with the aim of attracting young adults with an interest in working in the retail industry. The trainees embarked on a four week training programme, spanning the decision-making process of setting up and running a retail store; from the branding of the shop to buying stock, negotiating with suppliers, selecting premises, visual merchandising and running the store. Today's store opening marks the culmination of their specialist retail training, and now these young entrepreneurs will go on to manage the store for a period of three weeks.
In addition to the valuable experience of running their own store, the participants will receive an accreditation to illustrate the skills they have developed and demonstrated during the programme, which will improve their prospects of gaining work in retail.
This programme required trainers from the retail industry to ensure its credibility to possible future employers, and make certain that candidates received the best possible opportunity to excel. This prompted Creation Trust to select First Friday to mentor the group throughout the four week training programme and during the pop-up shop trading period. First Friday's retail credentials were key in ensuring that the expert content and guidance for this project was delivered to the candidates."

When - 7th March - 25th March

Where - 57-59 East Street, SE17

Map

Link 1 - Spark Pop-up Shop on Facebook

Link 2 - The Creation Trust

Link 3 - Article

'A Moonbow Blockbuster' Pop-up Art Project in Catford

This looks like it's going to be very interesting:  A group of artists, Platform-7, will be taking over the former Blockbuster video store in Catford, and hosting a show based on people's experience of video.  If you want to get involved, then contact them - details at the bottom.

Update - I've now been, and it's great - here are some pictures:

"Platform-7 is proud to present Tapescape: The Catford Intervention.  The now empty Blockbuster Video Store in Catford, South East London will become home to a host of artists and performers exploring the politics around the video cassette and recorder.  The event includes installations, spoken word, discussions, talks, screenings and maybe some politics...  This event has been enabled due to the kind support of the London Borough of Lewisham and its valuer team"

When - 10th - 22nd April
Teaser night April 10th from 6pm then open at the following times
April 12-15th Thursday to Sunday              12noon - 11pm
April 17th      Tuesday                                12noon - 11pm
April 19-22nd Thursday to Sunday             12noon - 11pm

Where - 95/105 Rushey Green, London SE6 4AF

Map

Link - Platform-7

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at Ruby's in Hackney

A nice idea for Mother's Day from Ruby's, the new basement bar in Hackney / Stoke Newington.

"Join us for an afternoon filled with delcious cakes, scones, sandwiches and bubbly to celebrate all that mums do!
Nothing says Happy Mothers Day more than treating your mum to an indulgent afternoon tea with a twist, set in the decadent surroundings of Ruby’s in Dalston.
Mother’s Day Afternoon tea:
A selection of classic sandwiches, Savoury tarlets, Scones with clotted cream and homemade jam, mini cupcakes, lemon drizzle cake, dark chocolate brownies, iced and spiced biscuits, a glass of Prosecco and of course a pot of tea all for £24.50 per person.
During the afternoon Ruby’s bar will also be offering a full list of delectable cocktails and the finest wines and spirits."

When - Sunday 18th March, from 2.30pm

Where - Ruby's, 76 Stoke Newington Road, Hackney, N16 7XB

Note - pre-booking only

Cost - £24.50 per head from rubys@castlegibson.com

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Link 1 - Mother's Day at Ruby's

Link 2 - Ruby's

Flight BA2012 Pop-up Olympic Venue & Experience in Shoreditch

This is the first of many expected 'Olympic' pop-ups.  BA are creating a special lounge in East London to get people into the Olympic mood, including their new airline food, and a couple of very special films.  At £50 a head this isn't cheap, but I think it'll be a very hot ticket.

"British Airways will launch an exclusive airline themed pop-up venue – ‘Flight BA2012’, celebrating the best in British talent in the run up to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.  Open on select weekdays from April 4 to 17, the three-in-one art gallery, cinema and dining lounge will showcase the works of the BA Great Britons who were mentored by Richard E Grant, Tracey Emin and Heston Blumenthal.
Great Britons Prasanna Purwanarajah, Pascal Anson and Simon Hulstone have created Olympic Games themed work, including a short-film, a ‘Dove’ artwork livery for celebratory aircraft and a bold British menu.
The airline-themed venue hosted in East London, has been exclusively designed to recreate a premium flying experience, and will offer guests a sneak preview of the Great Britons works before they are rolled out on flights from April. Bookings can be made from March 19 at; www.facebook.com/britishairways
Flight BA2012 includes artwork from artist-designer Pascal Anson from Brighton, who was mentored by Tracey Emin on his ‘Dove’ design for a range of celebratory aircraft displayed in the gallery.  It also features short film ‘BOY’ starring Timothy Spall, written by screenwriter Prasanna Purwanarajah under the mentorship of Richard E Grant, which will be screened in the cinema. Guests will also be able to sample a bold British menu created by Michelin-star chef Simon Hulstone, who has produced an Olympic Games inspired menu under the guidance of Heston Blumenthal.
Frank van der Post, British Airways managing director of brands and customer experience, said: “We wanted to bring the flying experience to the public, allowing guests to preview our in-flight entertainment, celebratory aircraft livery and on-board menus in anticipation of the London 2012 Games. This is going to be an exciting year for the capital and this is just the very start of our take-off!”
British Airways is the official airline of the London 2012 Games."

When - April; 4th - 5th, 10th - 13th & 16 - 17

Where - 3-10 Shoreditch High St, East London, E1 6PG

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Link 1 - BA Press Release

Link 2 - BA on Facebook

Link 3 - Article

Pop-up Exhibition of Contemporary Printmaking in Bloomsbury

For one week only you can see a new exhibition of contemporary printmaking, including talks and other events.  There are also some planned events: On the evening of 14th March, Gabriel Angel Moreno, will be reading a selection of his poetry written in response to the works in the exhibition, and on Saturday 17th March, at 4pm, Giulia Zaniol will lead an informal talk on the art of printmaking.

"Orion Contemporary is proud to announce the second ‘edition’ of Contemporary Printmaking, an exhibition promoting printmaking as an art form and celebrating the importance of the medium.  Following the inaugural printmaking exhibition in 2011, this exhibition includes a variety of exciting and innovative prints by Lisa Denyer, Alexander Gough, Damien Hirst, David Hockney, Max Lowry, Dénes Maróti, Will Martyr, Andy Warhol and Giulia Zaniol.
The exhibition seeks to bring together a dazzling array of works to offer audiences a fresh take on printmaking, juxtaposing highly-regarded household names with Orion’s young, emerging stable of artists.  Andrés Olow Clase, director of Orion Contemporary, says ‘From Andy Warhol’s exceptional print of 1974 to works made in 2012, the show explores the diverse vivacity and technical skill of printmaking.’  All artists in the show excel as painters as well as recognising the importance of the print; Zaniol, Maróti and Gough will be displaying previously unseen works, fresh off the press."

When - 13th - 18th March

Where - Store Street Gallery, 32 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 7BS

Map

Link - Article

Pop-ups in London 9th - 23rd March

Food & Drink

The Barn Pop-up Supper Club in Islington - Lunch & Dinner - Friday - Sunday
Bell & Brisket Pop-up Salt Beef Bar in Soho - Monday - Saturday
Canteen Pop-up Restaurant in Covent Garden Piazza
The Dead Dolls Club's Stew House for March in Bethnal Green - Starts 22nd
The Fourth Wall Wandering Bar - Friday & Saturday only
'Hide & Speak' Pop-up Bar at Shaker & Company near Euston
The Novel Diner Supper Club in Vauxhall - Saturday 17th
The Pale Blue Door Pop-up Restaurant in a Mystery Location - Finishes Saturday 11th
Patty & Bun's Burger & Cocktails Pop-up near Battersea Park - Fridays only
Rotating Menus at Great Taste at The Cadogan in Knightsbridge
WigWamBam Rooftop Bar in Hoxton
Zenna's Pop-up Indian Cocktail Bar at The Forge in Camden - opens 21st

Shopping

The Barn Pop-up Farm Shop in Islington
Boxpark Pop-up Retail Mall in Shoreditch
Cinderela B's Pop-up Jewellery Sample Sale in Spitalfields - 10th - 11th only
Dirty Pretty Things Pop-up Lingerie Shop in Selfridges - Finishes Sunday 11th
Fortune Pop-up Jewellery & Fashion Boutique in Brixton
Luna & Curious Pop-up Design Shop at The Sanderson Hotel in Fitzrovia
'Spark' Pop-up shop off Walworth Road, offering training to unemployed youth
Toast Pop-up Shop in Marylebone High Street

Events & Markets

Antlers Gallery Pop-up Exhibition in Clerkenwell - Starts 19th
Art Below Pop-up Exhibition in Battersea - 15th - 19th March
The Big Egg Hunt - All Around Central London
Double Nature Pop-up Photography Exhibition in Smithfield - Weekdays Only
Films At The Yard Pop-up Cinema in Hackney - Ends Sunday 11th
Pop-up Exhibition of Contemporary Printmaking in Bloomsbury - 13th - 18th
Pop-up Vintage Fair in Islington - Sunday 11th
Tooting Market Re-Vamp Event - Saturday 10th

NOTE - PLEASE CHECK WITH THE ORGANISERS OR POP-UPS FOR OPENING TIMES & AVAILABILITY OF TICKETS BEFORE YOU GO!

Cinderela B's Pop-up Jewellery Sample Sale in Spitalfields

For one weekend only Cinderela B is holding a sample sale in Spitalfields.

"50% off necklaces, bracelets, earrings, lockets and charms
New & Vintage Jewellery from just £5
New stock added daily"

When - 10th - 11th March

Where - 26 Hanbury Street, E1 6QR

(Red door, next to NUDE coffee shop. Call the buzzer for Cinderela B)

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Link 1 - Cinderela B

Link 2 - Cinderela B on Facebook
Link 3 - Cinderela B on Twitter

Tooting Market Re-Vamp Event

Tooting market is changing.  The indoor market, first opened in 1930, has had a re-vamp, with new traders and new events, to make it more like the very successful indoor markets in Brixton.  I love what's happened to Brixton Village, and if they can do this for Tooting then it's going to be great.  They also have an entertainment licence, and are looking for some people to run pop-up events in the future (see the links at the bottom).  Also, make sure you check out the Brickbox Cafe, now being run by team '@number3'.  This event is to launch the re-vamp - come along if you can.

"Tooting Market, culturally diverse and ever changing, offers a wide range of cuisines, alternative therapies, music, clothing, fabrics and fascinating products from all corners of the world.
On Saturday 10th March we will be celebrating the arrival of our new traders, their involvement in the market and all things Tooting.
Between 12 and 4pm the market will be buzzing with excitement, there will be live music performances all afternoon, free tea, coffee and home made cakes and special promotional deals on the various food stalls within the market.
“Everyone is so excited about the fresh air that has been blowing through the lovely art deco arcades lately – the community spirit and activities and goods from all over the world are drawing in locals and visitors alike” say the Brickbox café partners – ‘@Number3’ located near the indoor piazza."

When - Saturday 10th March, 12pm - 4pm

Where - Tooting Market, 21-23 Tooting High Street, Tooting, London, SW17 0SN

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Link - Tooting Market

Antlers Gallery Pop-up Exhibition in Clerkenwell

Bristol's Antlers Gallery is a nomadic gallery, with no fixed location.  In late March they're coming on tour to London - catch them while you can!  (Picture above shows The Fruits of Sacrifice by Tim Lane)

"Antlers Gallery is one of the most recent and intriguing editions to Bristol’s art scene. Launched in 2010 they represent an emerging group of artists who bring contemporary interpretations to traditional methods and subjects. Central to all the artist’s work are skill-based practices, good draughtsmanship with a particular focus on drawing and painting. Works with strong narrative elements, pieces that evoke a sense of the uncanny and references to the natural world also unify the artists. For the first time this rapidly developing Bristol scene will be on show in London, with the Antlers curated show – ‘Other Nature’.  
‘Other Nature’ brings contemporary interpretations to traditional genres through re-examining and manipulating the ideas of Natural History, Landscape and Narrative painting. The works have all been produced in the urban environment and create a tension between the natural and the man-made. Within many of the works animal and natural forms are positioned as the ‘other’ in turn redefining the human position. The otherness of nature juxtaposed with the human familiarity creates an un-easy, uncanny or otherworldly aesthetic. 
ARTISTS EXHIBITING:  Abigail Reed, Alexander Korzer-Robinson, Amy Timms, Anouk Mercier, Ellie Coates, Helen Jones, Max Naylor, Rose Sanderson, Tim Lane"

When - 19th - 31st March

Where - Antlers Gallery at Frameless Gallery, 20 Clerkenwell Green, Islington, EC1R 0DP

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Link 1 - Antlers Gallery

Link 2 - Antlers Gallery on Facebook

Link 3 - Frameless Gallery

Art Below Pop-up Exhibition in Battersea

Art collective Art Below are holding a four day exhibition in Battersea at The Gallery on the Corner.  (Their site says that they're also doing an exhibition at Pimlico station, but I stopped there on the way home and could see no sign of it.  I'll update this if it happens)

"On the 15th March Art Below are launching a 4 day exhibition of the artists original work at The Gallery on The Corner, located 2 mins walk from Battersea Park station, and just  5 minutes walk from The Affordable Art Fair in Battersea Park (15th - 18th March) Entry is free to the public.  10 am - 6pm, Thursday to Saturday. 10 am - 4pm on Sunday.
Exhibiting artists include:  Johan Andersson,  Terence Arpino,  Carleen Barry,  Mario Denotti,   Lora Hristova,   Megan McCann,   Rosemary Murphy,  Jane Perkins,  Julia Rho, Mediha Ting,   Emily Tull, Johan Wahlstrom, and Art Wars"

When - 15th - 19th March

Where - The Gallery on the Corner, 155 Batterea Park Road, London SW8 4BU

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Link 1 - Art Below

Link 2 - Article

Fortune Pop-up Jewellery & Fashion Boutique in Brixton

Hidden away above the very cool and very authentic Spanish Pintxos (tapas) and cocktail bar Seven at Brixton is the new pop-up jewellery, vintage and fashion boutique Fortune.

"Fortune, a new secret pop up boutique situated at the vanguard of the new look Brixton is showing the true value of vintage and the beauty of bespoke clothing.
Owned and run by Eva Sykes and Donna Tzelepis it is a labour of love and their influence is apparent everywhere, from the stencilled walls to the carefully sourced interior designs; handprinted wallpaper, silk lampshades and laser-cut mirrors sit alongside handmade jewellery from Rosita Bonita, Nylon Sky and Maria Zureta.
Fortune provides a bespoke ʻpersonal shopper experienceʼ, that is gaining a growing reputation not just with the local fashionistas but more importantly with women looking for a little guidance and honest advice gaining their desired vintage look. Years of working in markets and vintage shops, coupled with a healthy obsession for everything vintage Eva and  Donna  have developed an eye and the contacts to find amazing one-off pieces that are loved by their customers.
“We are frequently commissioned by customers to source bespoke pieces for shoots and events red carpet or otherwise. This provides another wonderful and personal aspect to Fortune.” - Eva Sykes
However Fortune is not just for special occasions and what our customers are finding invaluable is the consultative approach we offer. Our enthusiasm, approachability and honest advice coupled with our access to both vintage dealers and independent designers ensures our customers not only look and feel amazing but they walk away knowing they have something truly unique. That is the highlight of the job for us too."

When - Until September 2012

Where - Upstairs at Unit 7 Market Row, Brixton, SW9 8LB

Map

(The map's not very good.  Basically Market Row is a covered market that runs parallel to Coldharbour Lane - ask anyone for the market, or even 'Franco Manca' and they'll show you)

Link 1 - Fortune

Link 2 - Seven at Brixton

Frocks & Frills Vintage Fair in Wimbledon

A new vintage fair is coming - this time in Wimbledon.

"Frocks & Frills Vintage Fair is launching at St Mark’s Hall in Wimbledon on 14th April 2012. With over twenty stalls packed with the best in vintage fashion and home wares all at old-time prices, this eclectic collection is sure to tempt anyone with an eye for vintage style.
Established by Catherine Beck, an experienced vintage trader and herself a vintage addict, Frocks & Frills is the first of its kind in the local area. Having toured the South buying and selling the best bits from decades past, Catherine – a life-long Wimbledon resident – noticed her home town was lacking a strong vintage presence, and hopes that Frocks & Frills will fill the void.
Stall-holders have been selected based on the quality, value for money and authenticity of what’s on offer, and as a result Frocks & Frills will boast timeless classics sold by some of the country’s finest vintage traders. The popularity of vintage continues to grow and Catherine hopes that this will be the first of many future events.
Whether it’s a piece of fashion history or classic items for the home, you’ll be sure to find something you love."

When - Saturday 14th April

Where - St Mark’s Hall, St Mark’s Place, Wimbledon, SW19 7ND (behind Wimbledon Library)

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Link 1 - Frills & Frocks

Link 2 - Questionnaire on their site (which gives you free entry to the fair...)

The Art of Dining Pop-up 'Vanitas' Banquet & Art Exhibition in Hackney

Regular Popper-uppers The Art of Dining are back with a 5 day pop-up banquet in Hackney.  Last month's theme was the seaside; this month it's a collaboration with the Horsebox Gallery around the theme of 16th century still life painting, with the feast taking place in a Tudor house.

"The Art of Dining & The Horsebox Gallery offer you a chance to indulge in a dining and art exhibition on the theme of Vanitas.  The exhibition and feast will be hosted in a 16th century Tudor house creating an opulent and thought provoking experience.  
Vanitas, a genre of still life painting that originated in the 15th & 16th centuries containing collections of objects, symbolic of the transience of life, the futility of pleasures, and the inevitability of death.
Carefully composed items; skulls, decaying fruit, gold, baubles, literature, instruments, hour glasses all held moral codes, and exhorted the viewer to consider the morality & consequently repent.  In a National Trust treasure Sutton House, this pop-up will translate Vanitas into food, art, set design, and offer a chance to relish a five course banquet as our predecessors would have done before us."

When - 27th - 31st March

Where - Sutton House, 2-4 Homerton High Street, Hackney E9 6QJ
Note - pre-booking only

Cost - £45 per head - book here

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Link - The Art of Dining

The Novel Diner Supper Club in Vauxhall

The Novel Diner is a new supper club, where each dinner will be themed to a specific book.  This means the food, but also the venue, and guests are encouraged to dress up.  The first dinner is themed around To The Lighthouse; other novels planned include Hideous Kinky and Goodnight Mr Tom

"Do you long for a morsel of Proust’s madeleines? Does the thought of Virginia Woolf’s Boeuf en Daube make your mouth water? And do elevenses a la Paddington bear tickle your fancy?
If you answered ‘yes’ to the questions above, you’re in the right place.
Welcome to The Novel Diner. 
We are a pop-up restaurant that brings to life famous novels with food, performance and setting. At each event, we immerse diners into the world of a different book. Dressing up is positively encouraged.  
We are passionate about quality produce and seasonal menus. So you can be sure that your meal will be both authentic and tasty."

When - First dinner is on 17th March, then two in April (in other venues)

Where - The Tea House Theatre, 139 Vauxhall Walk, Spring Park, Vauxhall, SE11 5HL
Note - pre-booking only

Cost - £30 for 5 courses

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Link - The Novel Diner

Pop-up Vintage Fair in Islington

The regular pop-up vintage fair returns to Islington on Sunday 11th March.

"Pop Up Vintage Fairs London return to the Islington Assembly Hall on Sunday 11th March for their Vintage Fashion & Homeware Event. 5 mins from both Highbury & Islington tube station (Victoria Line) and Angel tube station (Northern Line). Just one week before Mother’s Day you’re sure to find that perfect vintage gift amongst the 40 stalls selling designer & affordable vintage fashion, plus vintage accessories, jewellery, homeware, furnishings, antiques, collectables & more. Relax after shopping in the Pop Up Vintage Tea Room with delicious vintage teas and cakes.  Stop by the Vintage Beauty Parlour for a retro hair & makeup makeover,  whilst sipping cocktails from Alchemist Dreams!  Don’t miss 1940s Style Pin Up Annie Andrews singing live during the day.
Put the date in your diary, you're sure to find an exquisite gift, if not for your mother, then for yourself! And for those vintage gents who prefer a little originality in their wardrobe, there'll be stalls dedicated to men's vintage fashion & accessories too!"

When - Sunday 11th March

Where - Islington Assembly Hall, Town Hall, Upper Street, Islington N1 2UD

Map

Link - Facebook Event

Toast's Pop-up Shop in Marylebone High Street

British clothing and homeware brand Toast have opened a pop-up shop in Marylebone High Street.  It will be open for a month.

"Nestled just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street, Marylebone High Street is like a breath of fresh air. Our shop there is small and temporary, stocking a selection of Women, Men and House&Home."

When - 28th February - 28th March

Where - 44 Marylebone High Street W1U 5HF

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Link 1 - Toast

Link 2 - Article