London Pop-ups: August 2011

Wednesday, 31 August 2011

Nando's Pop-up Peri-Peri GigNic in Soho Square - NOW FINISHED

This one happens today - it's a bit of a shame they didn't give people more notice (although I guess that's the point - keep it spontaneous). Anyway, if you're near Soho Square then head over. Note - the music is free, but the chicken isn't...

Apparently this will the the first of many - so if Nando's read this please send advanced notice for the next one. Yes, I will obey embargoes!

When - 31st August

Where - Soho Square, London W1D

Map

Link

Tuesday, 30 August 2011

Dante Fried Chicken Pop-up Taco Shack in Shoreditch - NOW FINISHED

For 3 days only Dante Gonzales is opening a Taco shack at a space in Shoreditch, arranged by Protein.

"The taco shack will be set up in honour of Danteʼs up and coming LA-shack in Silverlake. Longtime friend of Protein, Dante's known for everything from his web show (which kicked off with artists such as Santigold, Mos Def and CocoRosie) to his award winning Ride or Fry food truck which he cruises around the States. You may also remember when Dante was thrown headfirst into the madness of Notting Hill Carnival, where he fed over 2000 hungry and incredibly grateful Notting Hill Carnival goers at the Red Bull party we helped throw a while back.
Chef DFC was influenced by Mexican food as a kid growing up in LA eating his grandmotherʼs infamous Mofongo Gumbo Tamales and sopas. After the success of his award-winning Ride or Fry LA food truck serving up his signature Transatlantic African cuisine of Cajun-inspired soul food with Asian, Latin and European influences, he now unveils his next concept, creating Mexican street food with a soul food and ultimate Dante Fried Chicken twist."

When - 2nd - 4th September

Where - 18 Hewlett Street, EC2N 3NN

Map

Link 1 - Dante Fried Chicken
Link 2 - Protein
Link 3 - Facebook

Saturday, 27 August 2011

Brompton Design District Pop-up events for London Design Festival in Kensington

The area around the Brompton Road is known as the Brompton Design District, and for the third year this September the area will be holding several pop-up events as part of the London Design Festival.

"The capital’s annual design festival provides the opportunity to experience the very latest trends and developments in the design world. Nowhere are these developments more conspicuous than in the festival exhibitions hosted by the Brompton Design District. This year the programme is stronger than ever with key themes on craft and making, sustainability and international design. See listings for details of individual events and exhibitions."

Events:

"Austrian Cultural Forum — Thomas Feichtner
B&B Italia — 10th Anniversary
Bisazza — Bisazza Bagno
Boffi — New Collection
The Conran Shop — LDF 2011
Crest Living
Danish Cabinet Makers — Autumn Exhibition
Federal Office — Multiplicity
Few & Far — Wood and Woad
Flock — Flock: Tell Stories
The Ground Floor Arrangement Band
KM & EM — Vera, Chapter One
Ralph Lauren Home — Fall 2011 Collections
Marion Friedmann Gallery — Enlightened Waste
Methods of Imitation
Michael Anastassiades
Mint — Mint Explores
Okay Studio — Arco Okay
RCA at Christie‘s — Copy Kitchen
RCA — RCA at the LDF 2011
The Serpentine Gallery — Pavilion 2011
Skandium — Claesson Koivisto Rune
Sub Zero and Wolf — The Basement
V&A — London Design Festival 2011 "

When - Generally 17th - 25th September

Where - Around Brompton Road

Map

Link

Thursday, 25 August 2011

Pop-ups in London 26th August - 1st September

Frank's Cafe & Campari Bar Pop-up in Peckham - Thursday - Sunday only

Queens of the Dessert Pop-up Gay Ice Cream Parlour in Covent Garden
The Terrace Garden Pop-up Bar at The Langham
Wahaca Mexican Street Kitchen Food Truck Pop-up in Canary Wharf - Monday - Friday only

Shopping

adidas 2012 Pop-up Store at Westfield in West London - Finishes on 27th
Cabinet Pop-up Menswear Shop in Shoreditch
Environmental Justice Foundation Pop-up Shop in Soho
Front-Up Rugby Pop-up Shop in Covent Garden
Jack Wills Pop-up Store at Heathrow Terminal 5

Lomography Pop-up Camera Store in Selfridges
Ocado Virtual Pop-up Store in St Paul's

Potassium Pop-up Shop off Tottenham Court Road
Swear Pop-up Shop in Shoreditch

Films, events & happenings

4 Day Pop-up Festival at the National Theatre on the South Bank - Friday - Monday only
Portobello Pop-up cinema under the Westway
Pop-up Silent Disco in Soho - Sunday only
The Nomad Pop-up Cinema

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

Pop-up Silent Disco in Soho - NOW FINISHED

This Sunday evening fyidisco will be holding a pop-up silent disco in Soho Square:

"Just bring your iPhone and some headphones, join the fyidisco wifi network, then type ‘fyidisco.local’ into your browser and your handset will start streaming the tracks."

When - Sunday 28th August, 6pm - 10pm

Where - Soho Square, London W1D

Map

Link - fyidisco site

Front-Up Rugby Pop-up Shop in Covent Garden - NOW FINISHED

To mark the Rugby World Cup, sportswear Front-Up Rugby have launched a pop-up shop in Long Acre. They're also holding special events and signings in-store.

"Usually, Front Up is only exclusive to our online needs, which is why we are so thrilled that it’s now coming to the high street.
For those unaware, the brand was initially set up in 2008 to fill a gap in the market for young males between the ages of eighteen to 30, who have a desire to wear sportswear that is both fashionable and takes influence from the game of rugby. Now, with the seventh Rugby World Cup approaching, Front Up wants to get us suited and booted for the occasion. In doing so, to mark the launch of the pop up store, they are launching their new Rugby World Cup (RWC) collection, which is where it will be exclusively available."

When - 6th August - 3rd September

Where - 34 Long Acre, London WC2 9LA

Map

Link 1 - Facebook
Link 2 - Article

Wednesday, 24 August 2011

Ocado Virtual Pop-up Store in St Paul's - NOW FINISHED

Ocado, the grocery home delivery company, are setting up a virtual store at One New Change in St Paul's. The store will have pictures of popular products on the windows, with bar codes underneath. Shoppers can order these on their phones, using the Ocado on the Go app, for delivery later.

The idea comes from this campaign for Tesco in South Korea, where they created billboards on the Metro that looked like real stores. This campaign won the media Grand Prix at the Cannes advertising festival this year.

"The shop will be a printed window display featuring some of our most popular items. Barcodes underneath will let you scan the items and drop them into your basket on the app. Then you simply book a delivery and get on with your day.
The office is buzzing with excitement to see the wallpaper go up, and to take the meaning of window shopping to a whole new level!"

When - 26th August - 1st September

Where - Unit 23, One New Change, London EC2V 6DL

Map

Link 1 - Ocado blog

Link 2 - Ocado on Facebook

Sunday, 21 August 2011

Coffee Saturday Pop-up Biscotti Bake-Off in Tottenham Court Road - NOW FINISHED

Daniel Young, of Young and Foodish organises lots of pop-up events - for example his legendary Burger Mondays (one of the inspirations for this blog). I don't list the Burger Mondays on here, because they're always sold out within hours or minutes, but this new event will probably take longer to sell out. I went to one of these bake-offs earlier in the year and it was excellent - you get great coffee & great biscotti, and you meet really friendly group of people.

"Join me, Tapped and Packed managing director Richard Lilley and fellow friends of young&foodish for great coffee and an Italian biscotti bake-off at the enchanting new Tapped and Packed coffee shop on Tottenham Court Road, near the Warren Street tube.
This, the second CoffeeSaturday pop-up, meets at No.114, as the coffee shop is identified, on the 3rd of September, anytime between 10:30am and 2:30pm.
The £5 ticket price includes an expertly prepared coffee of your choice, either a single-origin coffee brewed with a Hario V60 dripper or a Has Bean custom espresso (espresso,flat white or latte), and a tasting of Italian biscotti baked by me and a few other worthy competitors."

When - Saturday 3rd September 10.30am - 2.30pm

Where - Tapped & Packed, 114 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 5AH

Note - you need to buy a ticket in advance - you can't just turn up

Map

Link - Event & Booking information

Saturday, 20 August 2011

Queens of the Dessert Pop-up Gay Ice Cream Parlour in Covent Garden

Queens of the Dessert is world's first pop-up gay ice cream parlour in London. It's a one month pop-up on the site of the ice cream parlour Icecreamists, and entry is for over 18s only.

"With a whole host of goodies awaiting the gay men of London, ‘Queens of the Dessert’ is a pop-up ice cream parlour with a difference by the brains behind ‘The Icecreamists’. Until Friday 30th September this strictly over 18’s ice cream haven will promise to bring the gay men of London ice cream treats galore and more.
Get ready boys for the treat of your lives with Mr Wippy baring all in the store’s window, showing you his wicked ways with ice cream. ‘Vice Cream’ masseurs will be on hand offering customers complimentary massages and ice cream facials. And if all that is getting your heart racing, then you can cool down and sample the ice cream delicacies on offer such as the cheeky ‘Whorenetto’ or ‘Brokeback Mountain’.
If ice cream’s not your thing ‘Queens of the Dessert’ are also offering a range of wines and beers to cool your down.
‘Vice Queen’ and manager Graeme Clarke said: ‘This is ice cream by queens for queens. We wanted to create a fun, adult over 18’s ice cream bar with a twist this summer.’"

When - 19th August - 30th September

Where - 15 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7NG

Map

Link 1 - The Icecreamists
Link 2 - Facebook

Thursday, 18 August 2011

Pop-ups in London 19th - 26th August

Frank's Cafe & Campari Bar Pop-up in Peckham - Thursday - Sunday only

Marcus McGuinness Pop-up Restaurant at The Loft Project in Haggerston - Friday - Sunday only
Queens of the Dessert Pop-up Gay Ice Cream Parlour in Covent Garden
The Terrace Garden Pop-up Bar at The Langham
Wahaca Mexican Street Kitchen Food Truck Pop-up in Canary Wharf - Monday - Friday only

Shopping

adidas 2012 Pop-up Store at Westfield in West London
Cabinet Pop-up Menswear Shop in Shoreditch
Environmental Justice Foundation Pop-up Shop in Soho
Jack Wills Pop-up Store at Heathrow Terminal 5

Lomography Pop-up Camera Store in Selfridges

Potassium Pop-up Shop off Tottenham Court Road
Swear Pop-up Shop in Shoreditch

Films, events & happenings

4 Day Pop-up Festival at the National Theatre on the South Bank - Starts Friday 26th
Portobello Pop-up cinema under the Westway
The Bread and Roses Music Festival in Clapham - Saturday 20th
The Nomad Pop-up Cinema

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

Potassium Pop-up Shop off Tottenham Court Road

Eclectic fashion & home ware retailer Potassium has a pop-up store open in Store Street.

"Potassium is an eclectic mix of modern fashion furniture and home wares located in London's West End. Key to our philosophy is that we sell unique items that are not found elsewhere; new designers mix with past masters and edited global brands combine with our exclusive Potassium designed products.
[...]
Potassium is keen to promote new designers and artists. Behind all the products there must be a story whether it is about the designer, an innovative technique or material. A particular personal interest in sustainability means Potassium sells a variety of products that are ethically sourced and environmentally friendly. New products arrive every four weeks ensuring that for our regular visitors there are always new things to discover."

When - August - 30th October

Where - 29 Store Street, London, WC1E 7QB

Map

Link 1 - Main site

Link 2 - Facebook

Wednesday, 17 August 2011

Swear Pop-up Shop in Shoreditch

It's been pretty hard finding details on this one, but footwear company Swear are marking their 10 year anniversary with The 10 Space, a pop-up shop in one of the buildings around the Old Truman Brewery.

"Swear is a footwear brand created in London by entrepeneur Jose Neves. In 2000 Jose and brand manager Jorge Sampaio wanted to create a crossover shoe for a crossover generation. Tired of going to gigs and seeing cool young people wearing a mix of converse and vintage boots with their skinny jeans, they set out to design a sneaker-classic shoe hybrid that would look cool with tight jeans and t-shirt, a bold and minimal look of the early 00's, taken to the streets by garage rock revival bands such as The Strokes, White Stripes or The Hives.
Indeed, since its frantic inception Swear attracted the eye of a music and fashion forward crowd. Many indie artists and musicians have been spotted wearing Swear shoes. Among these, guys in such diverse acts such as Radiohead, Franz Ferdinand, Kings of Leon, Muse, Nouvelle Vague, The Teenagers, iliketrains, The Horrors, Bloc Party, Foals, Amazing Baby, The Big Pink, Queens of the Stone Age, Liars ... we say they all felt the noise of Swear."

When - 12th August - 9th September

Where - The Dray Walk Gallery, The Old Truman Brewery, Dray Walk, 91 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL

Map

Link 1 - Swear London
Link 2 - Tumblr for the shop, with lots of pictures

Tuesday, 16 August 2011

4 Day Pop-up Festival at the National Theatre on the South Bank - NOW FINISHED

A 4 day festival is taking place in Theatre Square outside the National Theatre. Billed as "It's Great Outdoors" the programme starts on Friday 26th with an alternative campsite, and ends on Bank Holiday Monday 29th with an alternative village fete.

"Friday 26th, The Big Sleepover (Free 5pm-7.30pm, Booked 7.30pm Fri - 10am Sat): the National Theatre Square becomes an inner-city campsite for The Big Sleepover. As the campfire blazes and the barbeque crackles, join us to roast marshmallows, pick up some bushcraft skills and listen to magical stories. Then for a very limited number, there will be the chance to spend the night under canvas (adventurous kids welcome 7+ in the family sleeping area). Highlights of the evening programme include archeologist led foreshore walks by the river and a singsong by the fire. You'll also be making your own clay egg cup, fired in the camp kiln overnight, ready for breakfast.
Booking for the sleepover is essential, call 020 7452 3445, tickets £10 including breakfast.
Artists include: Martin Brockman, Mike Webber, Tim Mitchell, White Rabbit, The Dulwich Ukulele Club, The Baker Street Irregular Astronomers, Wildwood Bushcraft
Saturday 27th, A Crafty Hoedown (Free 1pm-7.30pm): its all thigh slapping and yeeha on Saturday with an array of great activities to get stuck into, from radical craft in the big tent with Crafternoon Tea Club's TRASH MASH and a good old-fashioned hoedown outside with the Cut a Shine Collective
Sunday 28th (Free 1pm-5.30pm) & Monday 29th (Free 1pm-4pm) The Alternative Village Fete: a riotous Bank Holiday weekend of unconventional artists, craftmakers and produce stalls in home live art's contemporary take on the traditional village fete. All the stalls are skew-whiff versions of everything you'd expect to see at a fete alongside music and mass particpatory fun and games as village life comes crashing into the concrete jungle."

When - 26th - 29th August 2011

Where - Theatre Square, National Theatre, South Bank, City of London SE1 9PX

Map

Link 1 - NT Site

Link 2 - Home Live Art

Fika Square Pop-up Swedish Tea Party & Picnic in Soho - NOW FINISHED

To promoted Swedish tourism, Soho Square is going to play host to Swedish tea parties over three days towards the end of August.

"Visit Sweden is transforming Soho Square into ‘Fika Square’ from Wednesday 24th to Friday 26th August. The three day event will feature a bookable and free Pop Up Fika Parlor and walk in Fika Picnic, between 12.30pm and 2.30pm each day. A team from the Southern Swedish holiday destination of Skåne, led by world famous pastry chef Jan Hedh will be serving traditional Fika, the Swedish equivalent of high tea and sharing stories about the region.
Aided by a team in traditionally Swedish dress, Jan will be indulging guests in Fika, a Swedish treat tradition, which includes a special blended coffee and 7 delicious cookies, each with a unique recipe. Jan is Sweden’s most famous chocolatier, pastry chef and cookbook author, who is making a rare visit to the UK to promote the summer destination of Skåne and introduce Britons to the custom of Fika.
The Pop UP Fika Parlor can be booked for up to 6 people per table and reservations can be made by emailing reservations@fikasquare.co.uk The Fika Pop Up Picnic will be on a first come, first served basis, so if you don’t get to book a table you can still come and enjoy the relaxing experience of Fika, serving delicious cookies baked by Jan Hedh and Löfbergs Lila coffee."

When - 24th - 26th August

Where - Soho Square, London W1D

Note - for the tea party you need to book in advance by emailing reservations@fikasquare.co.uk

However even if you don't book there will still be things to see, and more importantly eat.

Map

Link - Article

Monday, 15 August 2011

London College of Fashion Pop-up Shop near Carnaby Street - NOW FINISHED

UPDATE - There's a new store for 2012 running in the 2nd half of October

Kingly Place is pretty much guaranteed to hold at least one pop-up shop, it seems. After the DMU Students' shop, and the Ham Made store, comes a pop up shop by the London College of Fashion, set to open in mid-September.

"London College of Fashion is proud to announce the opening of COLLEGE SHOP, its first ever pop up retail space in the heart of the West End; located in Kingly Court, a haven of independent shops, just off London’s famous Carnaby Street. Launching on Thursday 8 September 2011, in the lead up to London Fashion Week, it will run for just three weeks, stocking unique and one-off creations by its legion of multi-talented alumni.
With a boutique gallery feel shoppers will be able to pick luxury, affordable pieces by future design stars. Stock will rotate daily allowing clients to discover beautiful one-off designs from recent graduates in womenswear, menswear, footwear, accessories, jewellery, fashion photography and illustration alongside more established LCF graduates from the last 5 years including hot young designers William Tempest, Ada Zanditon, Beatrice Boyle and Hasan Hejazi.
Pieces will be wearable but luxurious and have been selected by a buying team including Angela Quaintrell – former buying director at Liberty. Prices start at just £20 and go up to over £400 – with most pieces between £100 and £250."

When - 9th - 22nd September

Where - Kingly Court, Carnaby Street, London W1B 5PW

Map

Link 1 - LCF Website

Link 2 - Vogue article

Sunday, 14 August 2011

Environmental Justice Foundation Pop-up Shop in Soho

The Environmental Justice Foundation has opened a pop-up shop in Soho to sell clothing similar to that pictured above. The Foundation works to empower people affected by environmental abuses, and to find ways to prevent future abuses. The shop is part of the Pick Your Cotton Carefully campaign.

"Over two thirds of the world’s cotton is grown in developing countries and the former Soviet Union. Valued at over $32 billion every year, global cotton production should be improving lives. But this "white gold" too often brings misery.
EJF is committed to eradicating child labour and the deadliest pesticides from cotton production and promoting organic alternatives."

When - It opened on 4th August - no word on when it will close

Where - 63 Broadwick Street, London, W1F 9QT

Map

Link 1 - Facebook page

Link 2 - The campaign
Link 3 - Online store

The Bread and Roses Music Festival in Clapham - NOW FINISHED

The Bread and Roses pub is holding a one day festival in Clapham on Saturday 20th August. It's not strictly speaking a pop-up, but it sounds like a great event.

"There will be 9 bands performing on the main stage and 10 acoustic acts in the garden room.
We have several headliners who you dont want to miss:
Main Stage
-Mercury Rising
-Appollo
-26th January 1976
-Sam Sure and Guacomo
-7 Suns
Acoustic Stage
-Luimere
-Maya Yianni
-Tony TSR
-Steve Thompson"

When - Saturday 20th August, 12 - Late

Where - The Bread & Roses, 68 Clapham Manor Street, London SW4 6DZ

Map

Link 1 - website
Link 2 - Ad on Gumtree

Saturday, 13 August 2011

Jack Wills Pop-up Store at Heathrow Terminal 5

British fashion brand has just opened a pop-up store at Heathrow Terminal 5, to run for 6 months.

"The 300 sq ft shop, which was unveiled last week, features a signature Jack Wills Land Rover and joins other leading brands at the UK’s largest airport including Reiss, Burberry and Mulberry.
Fiona Bruce, a spokesperson for airport operator BAA, told Retail Gazette: “At the moment, the store will be open for six months, and when Christmas comes around, seasonal items will be available.
“We have had previous pop-up stores though not on the retail side and there are plans for further stores in the future, as well as permanent stores.”
The airport is keen to attract established British brands to its growing portfolio of retailers and welcomed Jack Wills’ arrival."

When - August - February 2012

Where - Heathrow Terminal 5, Wayfarer rd, Hounslow, Middlesex TW6 2GW

Map

Link 1 - Jack Wills

Link 2 - Article

Thursday, 11 August 2011

Pop-ups in London 12th - 19th August

Food & Drink

Anna Mae's Pop-up Barbecue - Numerous Times & Locations
Broadway Market Taste Sessions at The Rebel Dining Society - Sunday only
Cornish Grill Pop-up Restaurant at the Manor Arms, Clapham - Saturday & Sunday
Dishoom Chowpatty Beach Pop-up Beach Bar on the Southbank
Dri Dri Pop-up Ice Cream Parlour in the St Martin's Hotel
Frank's Cafe & Campari Bar Pop-up in Peckham - Thursday - Sunday only
Marcus McGuinness Pop-up Restaurant at The Loft Project in Haggerston - Starts on Friday 19th
The Terrace Garden Pop-up Bar at The Langham
Vietnamese Pop-up Supper Club in Broadway Market - Thursday 18th only
Wahaca Mexican Street Kitchen Food Truck Pop-up in Canary Wharf - Monday - Friday only

Shopping

adidas 2012 Pop-up Store at Westfield in West London
Cabinet Pop-up Menswear Shop in Shoreditch
Ham Pop-up Shop off Carnaby Street
Juswax Pop-up Record Shop at LN-CC in Dalston
Lomography Pop-up Camera Store in Selfridges
MyAsho African Pop-up Shop in Notting Hill - Saturday & Sunday only

Films, events & happenings

Films on Fridges Pop-up Cinema in Hackney Wick
Portobello Pop-up cinema under the Westway
The Nomad Pop-up Cinema
Urban Physic Pop-up Garden in Southwark

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

MyAsho African Pop-up Shop in Notting Hill

This weekend, MyAsho, an online stockist of African brands, will be holding a pop-up store in Notting Hill.

"The pop-up shop will feature unique handmade clutches and limited edition tie-dye shawls by Urbanknit as well as pieces from other African designers such as: Tiffany Amber Ng, Jewel by Lisa, Aimas, Zedeye, Christie Brown Ghana, Ituen Basi, Nkwo, Kemkem Studio, Zebra Living, Cocoabella and Kiki Clothing.
Femi Shobanjo, CEO My Asho says “This is a definite milestone. It is the first time a retail space in such a prime location has been dedicated 100% to top African designers. It just shows the demand is there for these pieces. We are very excited for our designers.”"

When - 13th & 14th August

Where - 47 Pembridge Road, London, W11 3HG

Map

Link 1 - MyAsho
Link 2 - Article

Vietnamese Pop-up Supper Club in Broadway Market

Fin & Flounder, the fishmonger in Broadway Market, will be holding a Vietnamese supper club next week, in the local pie & mash shop. They hold a supper club once a month; I'm going to try to cover supper clubs more on this site. (If you have any recommendations please email me - address above - or contact me through Twitter - @londonpopups)

"In between our own fabulous master chef Adam Newman the Fin and Flounder like to bring in a guest chef mid-month to keep us on our toes. We are very lucky to have a real institution of Broadway market Bánh mì 11, they will be cooking up some great Vietnamese cuisine on 18th Aug 2011 at our resident eel and pie spot.
These girls make the most amazing Franco-Vietnamese sandwich, they have pioneered the hot made-to-order Vietnamese baguettes. They have an amazing following and have featured many times in Time Out, considered by many to be amongst the best street food sellers in London."

When - 18th August

Where - F Cooke, 9 Broadway Market, London E8 4PH

Note - pre-booking only - don't go it you don't have a ticket!

Map

Link - listing, and booking details

Wednesday, 10 August 2011

Cabinet Pop-up Menswear Shop in Shoreditch

Menswear brand Cabinet has just opened a 3 week Summer Store in Shoreditch.

"From Tuesday 9th August, for three weeks we'll have a small but beautiful space next to Luna And Curious on Calvert Avenue. Open from 11-7 every day, we'll have all of our usual Mastai Ferretti shirting along with the new seasons range, our fantastic new trousers, the great totes from Makr plus lovely white t-shirts from Swedish brand White Briefs, the Architecta print we've done with Italy's Happy Centro and of course Alex Bradley's Notch stool. Plus the odd surprise with any luck."

When - 9th - 28th August

Where - 24-26 Calvert Avenue, London E2 7JP

Map

Link

Friday, 5 August 2011

Pop-ups in London 5th - 12th August

Food & Drink

Anna Mae's Pop-up Barbecue - Numerous Times & Locations
Broadway Market Taste Sessions at The Rebel Dining Society - Sunday only
Cornish Grill Pop-up Restaurant at the Manor Arms, Clapham - Saturday & Sunday
Dishoom Chowpatty Beach Pop-up Beach Bar on the Southbank
Dri Dri Pop-up Ice Cream Parlour in the St Martin's Hotel
Frank's Cafe & Campari Bar Pop-up in Peckham - Thursday - Sunday only
Kirin Ichiban’s Pop-Up Yatai Japanese Streetfood Restaurant in Brick Lane - Starts Wednesday
N-ice Frozen Food Pop-up Restaurant in Victoria - 8th - 11th August
The Terrace Garden Pop-up Bar at The Langham
Vestal Vodka Pop-Up Salon and Gallery in Covent Garden - Finishes on Sunday
Wahaca Mexican Street Kitchen Food Truck Pop-up in Canary Wharf - Monday - Friday only

Shopping

adidas 2012 Pop-up Store at Westfield in West London
Ham Pop-up Shop off Carnaby Street
Juswax Pop-up Record Shop at LN-CC in Dalston
Lomography Pop-up Camera Store in Selfridges
Lucy in Disguise Pop-up Vintage Store off Carnaby Street
Terry de Havilland Pop-up Shop in Selfridges

Films, events & happenings

Films on Fridges Pop-up Cinema in Hackney Wick
Portobello Pop-up cinema under the Westway
The Nomad Pop-up Cinema
Sew Together Pop-up Vintage Craft & Tea Party in Wandsworth - Saturday 6th
SW Craft Club Pop-up Event in Clapham - Sunday 7th
Urban Physic Pop-up Garden in Southwark

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

Thursday, 4 August 2011

Californian Pop-up Cinema in a Secret Location - NOW FINISHED

The California tourist board have done a partnership with Secret Cinema to produce a special 2 day cinema experience around the theme of California. As with all Secret Cinema events, the location is secret until very soon before the event.

"Over 8,000 film fans will become Californians for the night to take part in the cinematic event of the year and join Commander Viper Metcalf and the Frog Brothers on a mission like no other. A transformative experience will bring the beautiful beaches of California to the banks of London fully immersing the audience into Santa Cruz (The Lost Boys) and San Diego (Top Gun)"

When - 3rd (The Lost Boys) & 4th (Top Gun) September

Where - Location is secret

Link

French Laundrette Pop-up Supper Club at The Chancery London

On hearing the news that The French Laundry is holding a pop-up in Harrods, at £250 a head, Sabrina Ghayour decided to launch a French Laundrette supper club for one night, at 1% of the cost.

"“The idea is that I will charge diners 1 percent of the cost of Thomas Keller’s pop-up and deliver a carefully created four course menu with a very humble price tag of just £2.50 per person, allowing anyone and everyone to be a part of the evening. Within minutes, the news spread like wild fire on Twitter and people were tweeting and emailing, and wanting to take part by either dining, contributing ingredients or cooking on the night - and so it became a reality. The final detail was venue, and Zak Jones of The Chancery London offered his restaurant to me for the event. Suddenly, paired with our team of willing kitchen and front of house volunteers from Twitter, the French Launderette Supper Club is ready to go.

“The menu will draw inspiration, in parts, from some of Keller’s most famous signature dishes. More importantly, it will serve four courses of lovingly prepared food to diners using ingredients which will be sourced, donated and generated with help from Twitter and other foodie friends."

When - Sunday 2nd October

Where - The Chancery London, 9 Cursitor Street, City of London EC4A 1LL

Note - pre-booking only - don't go if you don't have a ticket!
Update - 1st September - the event is now completely sold out!

Map

Link 1 - Blog

Link 2 - News article

Tuesday, 2 August 2011

Broadway Market Taste Sessions at The Rebel Dining Society - NOW FINISHED

The Rebel Dining Society organise events and dinners at their base in Bethnal Green. I recently went to one of their Absinthe nights, and it was absolutely fantastic - great food, great drink, and brilliant people. In face it was one of the inspirations for this site. I wanted to be able to write about pop-ups and unusual events in London.

Their new event is a series of 4 Sunday lunches, using produce from the Broadway Market. Each costs £30 per person, to be pre-booked, and comes highly recommended.

"Starting in August the Broadway Market Taste Sessions will showcase the vast array of food talent on offer; from wild game, organic fruit and vegetables to artisan breads, cakes and cheeses not to mention an unparalleled selection of international delights and will use their produce to form and shape each weeks exquisite four course menu.
Not only will Broadway Market and the Rebel Dining Society be hosting one of the most exciting series of dinners but also there will be the producers on hand to talk diners through their products mapping the journey to the plate. There will also be other special Broadway Market related treats to complete this unique experience."

When - Sunday 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th August

Where - The Rebel HQ, 30 Vyner Street, E2 9DQ

Note - pre-booking essential - don't go without a ticket

Map

Link 1 - The Rebel Dining Society

Link 2 - Ticketweb Booking page

Monday, 1 August 2011

The French Laundry Pop-up Restaurant in Harrods

This October Thomas Keller's American restaurant The French Laundry will be opening a pop-up at Harrods for 10 days.

"But this isn’t just any pop-up or a random dinner series. Keller is bringing his flagship brand to Europe.
The temporary restaurant is going to be named “The French Laundry at Harrods” and it will aim to be a replica of the original Yountville destination, right down to the flown-in fixtures, fittings, and dinnerware — and over a dozen French Laundry staffers.
The London version will serve a nine-course, £250 (~$411) menu that will feature many of the French Laundry signatures, plus some new dishes made for the occasions. They’ll do 70 covers at lunch and dinner, and the English version of the French Laundry will be located in Harrods’ fourth floor restaurant, The Georgian. And of course, Keller will be on hand running the show, naturally."

When - 1st - 10th October

Where - Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, Greater London SW1X 7XL

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Link 1 - Article

Link 2 - The French Laundry

Portobello Pop-up cinema under the Westway - NOW FINISHED

The Portobello pop-up is a small cinema under the Westway, on the corner of Portobello Road and Acklam Road. Now inn its second year, it's supported by a number of charitable trusts, and will be showing a diverse collection of films this summer, from Jean De Florette to a short films event. No reservations - all tickets sold on the door

Current programme

04 August 2011 08:30 PM - WESTWAY MOTORWAY ART CRASH (PART 1)
05 August 2011 08:00 PM - WESTWAY TO THE WORLD
06 August 2011 08:30 PM - WITHNAIL AND I (15)
07 August 2011 08:00 PM - JEAN DE FLORETTE (PG)
10 August 2011 07:30 PM - WESTWAY FREE SCHOOL
11 August 2011 07:30 PM - NOTTING HILL IN THE 60'S with CHARLIE PHILLIPS
12 August 2011 08:00 PM - BURNING AN ILLUSION (PG)
13 August 2011 08:00 PM - PRESSURE, U.K 1976
14 August 2011 08:00 PM - MANON DE SOURCE (PG)
17 August 2011 08:00 PM - THE CINEMA MUSEUM presents AN EVENING OF ATTRACTIONS
18 August 2011 08:00 PM - POP UP SHORT FILMS EVENT
19 August 2011 07:30 PM - SOUNDTRACKS FROM THE SWINGING 60s
20 August 2011 08:30 PM - SCALA FOREVER GALA NIGHT
21 August 2011 07:30 PM - CINEMA PARADISO (International Cut)

(More to be announced)

When - 31st July - October

Where - "underneath the Westway freeway on the Portobello Road / Acklam Road junction, opposite Portobello Green Market"

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