MOVEMBER...

There’s a few reasons as to why people get excited in November, some says it’s closer to Christmas, others say the possibility of snow gets them excited, but for us it is MOVEMBER. The chance to grow whatever kind of creepy worm you please along your upper lip and show it off to the world. Yes Movember is the perfect excuse to grow that tash you always dreamed of and raise money for charity, plus if you need any more encouragement Byron and Gizzi Erskine have just the thing - Those two London lovelies have teamed up to create the Gizz-mo burger with 50p from every burger sold going straight to charity.

But that’s not all Bryon are also offering movember entrepreneurs, who raise £25 or more a free burger everyday for two weeks from the 7th to the 20th Movember, sorry November. A burger everyday for raising money for charity and growing a bloody tash…pigs are flying!

uk.movember.com

LAWRENCE WATSON PHOTOGRAPHS NOEL GALLAGHER...

Noel's been getting a fair bit of media interest of late which means this exhibition comes just at the right time. The Lawrence Watson Photographs Noel Gallagher exhibition follows Mr Gallagher's footsteps over the last 18 months. Lawrence's images have been used on Noel's High Flying Birds projects - we have a feeling there'll be a fair bit of swooning on our behalf.

27th Oct - 13th Nov (Mon - Fri 12 - 8pm, Sat & Sun 12 - 6pm)
LondonNewcastle Project, 28 Redchurch Street, E2

WALT DISNEY'S HOUSE OF HORROR

It might be less than three days away but the Halloween events are popping up all over the place. The latest to grab our attention is the Walt Disney’s House Of Horrors Halloween Party. As if Walt Disney wasn't scary enough?!

Located in the Metropolis Strip Club, the night hosted by Tinaz is set to be the Halloween party of choice for Fashion'East'ers. Our favourite band Veronica Falls will be providing the music followed by a host of DJs until 5:30am...we have a feeling this one will get messy!

Sat 29th Oct, 9pm-5.30am
METROPOLIS, 234 Cambridge Heath Road, E9

SECRET CINEMA....

News just in - Secret Cinema, possibly London's best cinema experience has announced its return! The next event will run from 6th Dec 2011 - 31st Dec 2011, that's the longest one yet. The cinema will be held in the heart of the city at a location known only to those who secure tickets.

Tickets are on sale tomorrow Thursday 27th October at 1pm sharp.

Good luck people!

www.secretcinema.org

HALLOWEEN SCREAMINGS...

Yet another super spooky Halloween event we want to go to - seriously Halloween should be a week long celebration, how else to fit everything in? Halloween Screamings is a four day cinema event from those behind the Hoxton Rooftop Film Club.

Kicking off on Friday with The Exorcist the 'experience cinema' is guaranteed to give you the willy's! Saturday you'll find The Blair Witch Project, followed by The Omen on Sunday and on Halloween itself there will be a showing of...wait for it...Halloween!

Tickets are pretty cheap at just £11.50 a pop and the films are being shown in a real church - The Round Chapel, Hackney. Say your prayers people!

Fri 28th Oct - Mon 31st Oct
The Round Chapel, 1D Glenarm Road, E5
www.rooftopfilmclub.com

THE LITTLE SHOP AT THE SHOP....

With Halloween events everywhere this week we'll be bringing you our pick of the bunch. Last week we told you about the Hoxton Pony's Friday event and this time it's the turn of one of our favourite quirky bars The Shop who are having throwing a Halloween party this Saturday 29th October.

The "Little Shop Of Horrors" Halloween Party is free entry all night and what's more there will be a free drink on entry between 7pm - 9pm.  The dress code is 80s inspired thriller/horror movies with treats for the best dressed and tricks for the worst - so dress to impress!


Will lots of other treats in store we'd recommend getting there early to avoid disappointment.


Sat 29th Oct, 7pm - 12pm
The Shop NW10, 75 Chamberlayne Road, NW10 theshopnw10.com

EAST END OXJAM...

Have fun, do good this Saturday at the East End Oxjam in association with the Student Film Festival London. Held in the hub of East End splendour, The Britannia in Victoria Park, OXJAM brings you a wealth of exciting new bands and DJs for an awesome evening of entertainment.

Blending music and film in an East End style jam session, acoustic music and a laid back atmosphere, THE event will feature films from emerging film makers courtesy of the International Student Film Festival, film-themed games, a raffle with some fantastic prizes, plus a surprise guest.

Tickets cost £5 on the door (which includes one raffle ticket) with all proceeds donated to Oxfam
Saturday October 22nd, 8pm
The Britannia Pub, 360 Victoria Park Road, Bow, E9

THE JAMESON APARTMENT....

When we saw that Jameson were opening a pop up apartment we squealed with joy! An apartment filled with Jameson what's not to love? Well, it's actually more than just an apartment, it's a cinematic speakeasy which to you and me is a pop up bar created for the duration of the BFI London Film Festival.

Tucked away on 39 Greek Street the clandestine cocktail bar will be hosted by a dandy and bon viveur with a wonderful programme of events for the duration of the London Film Festival. Every night the Jameson Apartment will feature special events from the Festival plus the world of film and cocktails. Sounds good to us.

How do we get in, we hear you cry! Well first you need to check the events schedule to make sure it's not tickets only, then you check out the website and facebook for a secret password which you will need to gain entry

Once inside, guests can enjoy vintage tunes flowing from a gramophone or a celebrated DJ, before being transported to another era as they experience classic 1920s cinema and sip cocktails designed by Jameson mixologist Ed McAvoy.

Now until 27th October 2011
39 Greek Street, Soho, W1D
www.jamesoncultfilmclub.com

RE:JOICE WE'RE ALREADY DEAD (AND LOVIN' IT)

This is our first Halloween listing and definitely one of the best ones we've come across! Dance the ghouls away to DJ sets from debauched fashion icon Pam Hogg, slaughtered pin-ups The Broken Hearts, butchered TV chef Gizzi Erskine and the massacred Blonde Ambition.

Fancy dress is ESSENTIAL: Think Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Jayne Mansfield, Frank Sinatra, Audrey Hepburn all rising from the dead, dressed their best.

Taking place at The Hoxton Pony expect to mingle with zombies, vampires, werewolves & the occasional dead pop star or two! There are no rules to this consummation, and it shows. Anything can happen.

Advance tickets £5 or £7 on the door

Friday 28th October, 7pm - 2am
Hoxton Pony, 104-108 Curtain Road, EC2A

CORTINA AT CANTINA...

Fancy getting involved in après ski without actually going skiing or leaving London? Well now you can at the miniature Italian Ski Resort on the banks of the Thames. Yes you heard us a pop up, mock up ski resort has opened with restaurant at Cantina del Ponte recreating the Italian ski resort of Cortina at London Bridge. The ski lodge features hot Italian liqueur cocktails, cosy blankets, out-door heaters and cheese fondue…they must be hoping the weather is going to turn.

Food wise check out the ‘Bagna Cauda’, a classic Piedmontese dish that features fresh seasonal vegetables dipped into a hot anchovy and garlic sauce placed in the centre of the table. No cable car pass required.

Now until 17th Nov

Cortina at Cantina, 36c Shad Thames, SE1
www.cantinadelponte.co.uk

JAMESON CULT FILM CLUB....

The Jameson Cult Film Club is one of the best free film screenings around. For the uninitiated, Jameson Cult Film Club is all about watching cult films at spectacular screenings, staged to transport viewers into the film’s universe.

To celebrate Halloween the club with be showing The Blair Witch Project at the Union Chapel in Islington on Saturday 30th October followed by the 70s cult classic, Invasion of the Body Snatchers on Sunday 31st October

Tickets are to be released tomorrow (12th Oct) and we don't want you guys to miss out so make sure you visit the blog or Facebook to register for tickets.

Be prepared to be scared....

HITLER KILLED THE DUCK...

When the East End born legendary photographer David Bailey was six years old the Germans were bombing the country. David used to escape to the cinema down the road as it was cheaper than heating his parent’s house, and because he loved to watch the characters of Walt Disney. Unfortunately the Germans bombed the cinema in 1942 leading David to the conclusion that Hitler had killed his beloved Donald Duck. This brings us up to date with the now 73 year old artist/photographer and his latest exhibition which reflects on his childhood during the war, hence the title ‘Hitler Killed the Duck’.

This exhibition runs from Scream and features a unique insight to the world of David Bailey with bold colours and surreal subjects. Be inspired…

‘Hitler killed the Duck’
7 October – 12 November,
Scream, 34 Bruton Street, W1J
www.screamlondon.com

NEON + VINYL...

We have to admit we’re slightly fascinated by this ‘Neon + Vinyl’ exhibition presented by Plus Arts Projects as we own some neon art ourselves. The exhibition showcases new art works by over 30 leading artists including Tracey Emin and Gavin Turk at the Projects Space on Redchurch Street until October 20th. Head along to see some very cool neon works of art.

Now until 20th Oct
Londonewcastle Project Space, 28 Redchurch Street, E2
www.londonewcastle.com

THE UK RUMFEST 2011...

If you know your Daiquiri from your Mojito, you probably know your Rum. If that is so you will love the 5th UK RumFest where you can get in the spirit (boom boom) of all things Rum related and try over 400 different types. From the music and food to the people, the whole show is based around the Caribbean vibe that goes hand in hand with Rum. You can chill out in the Tropical Food Area where Cottons Restaurant Camden will be serving Curried Goat, Jerked Stew chicken, Chick Pea & roast pumpkin Curry and rum cake whilst listening to live bands play some tropical rhythms. The best mixologists will be on hand to show you how to make the perfect cocktail via their live demonstrations. The show runs over two days and has everything from seminars to sickbags.


Tickets - £22 for a day pass or £32 for a weekend pass.

Sat 15th Oct – Sun 16th Oct
Olympia 2, Hammersmith Road, Kensington W14
www.rumfest.co.uk/

CIRQUE DU SOIR

Cirque Du Soir London has a new home. The club which opened in 2009 has upped performers and moved to a new location on Ganton Street in Soho. Last week we headed along to the press launch to sample some cocktails whilst soaking up some "entertainment".

We have to admit we walked past the entrance twice before we figured which door it was. The venue has no signage or door number just a big black wooden door usually manned by a bouncer. The club counts A listers such as Lady Gaga, Scarlett Johansson, Leonardo DiCaprio and Princess Eugene as regulars and its easy to see why.

Once you make it down the Alice in Wonderland staircase you enter the main arena complete with two window displays filled with scantily clad models, two stages, a popcorn maker, candy floss machine, tarot card reader and many more weird and wonderful features.

 

With live performances from a mind-boggling cast of performers, including stilt walkers, midgets,contortionists, tattooed dancers, freak shows, burlesque dancers, sword swallowers, magicians and fire eaters, Cirque Du Soir is quite the show! We were treated to girls wearing nipple tassles dancing in a paddling pool, a giant scary looking pimp kind of character and a girl rubbing fire down her arms.

Cocktail wise the bar has a host of mixologists on hand and a chef knocking up dishes like zebra and crocodile. A night at Cirque Du Soir is one you will remember, that's for sure!

15-21 Ganton Street, Soho, W1S
www.cirquedusoir.com

BIKEMINDED CAKE AND COFFEE CRUISE...

Coffee, cake and cycling – three of our favourite London activities! This Saturday they are combined with great effect to create Bikeminded a cycle tour through Kensington and Chelsea’s best independent cake shops, drinking some of the finest coffee and eating some of the best cake in London. The Bikeminded Cake and Coffee Cruise will take about two and a half hours and you can bring your own cruise ship of rent one of the many Boris bikes around the area. It’s £5 a head and starts at Pedlars in Notting Hill – how apt!


Book your place online.

Bikeminded Cake and Coffee Cruise
Saturday 8th October, 1:30pm - 4 pm
bikeminded.org

FAULTY TOWERS DINING EXPERIENCE

Fancy being part of an interactive dining experience that will send you into the ludicrous world of Basil Faulty? Yes? Then this is for you! The popular British Sitcom, which launched back in 1975, has been made into a dining experience that will have you roaring. Returning to the R.S Hispaniola after a sell out stint last year the show will run Tuesday to Sunday, from the 4th to the 30th October.

The Faulty Towers Dining Experience pays tribute to the sitcom in capturing the essence of the three main characters; Alison Pollard-Mansergh as Sybil, Michael Davoren as Basil, and Andy Foreman as Manuel who will entertain and enthral your theatrical three course dinner in the restaurant of the Ship Hispaniola.

Tickets cost £50 per person on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays and £60 per person on Fridays and Saturdays which includes a three course meal. But be prepared, in true Faulty Towers style, everything that can go wrong, does, in some beautifully controlled chaos. Just don't mention the war!

To book online visit: www.hispaniola.co.uk
RS Hispaniola, Victoria Embankment, by Golden Jubilee Bridges WC2N