What To Do This Weekend 17.09.20
VISIT THIS POP-UP INDEPENDENT CINEMA: CURZON X CAMDEN MARKET
Curzon has collaborated with Camden Market to launch a pop-up outdoor cinema. Running until the 30th September, the al fresco screen will show a collection of independent films, including the latest movie by director Bong Joon Ho – Parasite – as well as previews of hits from the San Sebastian Film Festival. Tickets cost £15 and there will be plenty of snacks on offer from a range of different food stalls.
Visit CamdenMarket.com
TRY A NEW TIPPLE: ORANJ WINE
An online platform that celebrates natural wine, Oranj Wine offers monthly sommelier curated wine boxes for nationwide delivery. During September, the brand has partnered with Beattie & Robers – natural wine importers – and artist Rachel Bungely to create a special edition box focused on wines sourced from the French side of the Jura Mountains. Two bottle cases cost £60, while five bottle cases come in at £140.
Visit Oranj.co.uk
COOK A SEASONAL SUPPER: FIELD & FLOWER WILD VENISON HAMPER
To celebrate game season, award-winning butcher Field & Flower has launched an ethical Wild Venison Hamper. It includes everything from loin medallions to cuts wrapped in smoked pancetta and a whole venison fillet. All meat is sourced from sustainable herds in the West Country and is naturally lean and rich in flavour, making it the ideal ingredient for autumnal suppers. Each hamper serves two to four people and costs £140. Nationwide delivery is available.
Visit FieldAndFlower.co.uk
CATCH THIS EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE: FAITH HEALER AT THE OLD VIC
Brian Friel’s Faith Healer is the third production in the Old Vic: In Camera series. It follows Francis Hardy (Michael Sheen) as he travels to the most remote corners of Wales, Scotland and Ireland and attempts to treat those who wish to be healed. The performance will be streamed live from the iconic Old Vic theatre, with tickets starting from £20.
Visit OldVicTheatre.com
CELEBRATE NEGRONI WEEK HERE: FALLOW
To mark Negroni Week, Regent Street restaurant Fallow is offering diners half-priced Negronis. Book online to secure a spot at the bar, before enjoying a discounted drink or two, followed by dinner. Run by ex-Dinner by Heston chefs, expect creative and sustainable dishes, such as whole lemon sole, Cornish chicken breast and a plant burger that is seriously juicy.
Visit FallowRestaurant.com
SIT FRONT ROW HERE: THE JAZZ CAFE REOPENING
Camden’s iconic Jazz Cafe reopens this weekend. With 2020 marking the venue’s 30th birthday, it’s due to host a plethora of live events over the next month. Tomorrow night, soul group The Sierra Band is set to take to the stage, while Saturday is reserved for afro-beats group Dele Sosimsi & Friends. For something a bit more chilled, head there on Sunday to hear a piano and string quartet perform scores from famous Anime films.
Visit TheJazzCafeLondon.com
TAKE FIVE OF YOUR MATES HERE: GAUCHO’S THE SAFE SIX MENU
In line with the Prime Minister’s latest ruling, Gaucho has launched The Safe Six Menu. From today onwards, groups of six dining at the popular steakhouse can get a range of impressive dishes for £6 each every Thursday. The discounted menu has been especially designed by group culinary director and chef Mike Reed and includes everything from the restaurant’s iconic prime Argentine steak to a fresh sea bass ceviche.
Visit GauchoRestaurants.com
GET REWARDED FOR YOUR WORKOUT: RUNNING HEROES
Running Heroes is a workout app that tracks your runs before rewarding users with discounts and freebies. Complete weekly workouts and take part in virtual races to unlock exclusive offers from big name brands such as Under Armour, Adidas and Gu Energy. Plus, there are even offers available on brands like Pact Coffee and Nakd Wine, so you can treat yourself post-sweat.
Visit UK.RunningHeroes.com
TUCK INTO THIS PAGE TURNER: SAVAGE KISS, ROBERT SAVIANO
Robert Saviano’s latest work drops today. A follow-up to his bestselling novel turned hit movie, The Piranhas, Savage Kiss transports readers back to Naples to continue the story of Nicolas Fiorillo and his criminal gang of kids as they adapt to being in power. A story of revenge, betrayal and corruption, Savage Kiss has been expertly translated by Antony Shugaar.
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TUNE INTO THIS FASCINATING DOCUMENTARY: HENDRIX AND THE SPOOK
Hendrix and the Spook – a documentary celebrating rock legend Jimi Hendrix – dropped on Sky Arts earlier this week. Marking the 50th anniversary of the artists’ death, this special film follows the mystery around Hendrix’s passing and the idea that there was more to it than we believe. Catch up on Sky now.
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