#FLOFavourite: things to do this weekend in London (14th - 16th February 2020)
For the arty ones…
Steve McQueen at Tate
Steve McQueen exhibition at Tate Modern
When?
13th February – 11th May 2020
Price: £13
#FLODown: Tate Modern presents the first major exhibition of Turner Prize-winning artist and Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen. The exhibition features 14 major works spanning across film, photography and sculpture. The exhibition includes his first film that was shot on a Super 8 camera, Exodus 1992/97, and the more recent End Credits 2012–on-going.
With a body of work that spans two decades, this exhibition is not one to be missed!
Location:
Tate Modern Bankside, London SE1 9TG
Nearest Station:
Southwark Underground Station
Steve McQueen at the Tate Modern coincides with Steve McQueen: Year 3 at Tate Britain which is also worth checking out if you are a fan of McQueen’s work.
Steve McQueen: Year 3 at Tate Britain
When?
12 November 2019 – 3 May 2020
Price: £13
#FLODown: Steve McQueen invited every Year 3 pupil in London to have their photograph taken by a team of specially trained Tate photographers. This included children from state primaries, independent schools, faith schools, special schools, pupil referral units and home-educated pupils.
The photos taken have been are brought together into a single large-scale installation. An interesting and inspirational exhibition, to say the least, exploring this milestone year in the development of tens of thousands of Year 3 pupils!
Location:
Tate Britain, Duveen Galleries, and Millbank, London SW1P 4RG
Slice of Time by Emmanuelle Moureaux
When?
5th February -19th April 2020
Price: FREE
#FLODown:Emmanuel Moureaux presents her colourful immersive exhibition titled ‘Slice of Time’. This is the first time that Moureaux is displaying her large-scale installation of cut out coloured paper in the UK. The exhibition is colourful, immersive and gives you a chance to wander through layers of numbers in 100 shades of colours and white. These represent the past and future and encourages you to challenge your thoughts on our time here on earth.
Visit the Now Gallery Website to book
Location:
NOW Gallery, The Gateway Pavilions, Peninsula Square,
Greenwich Peninsula, London SE10 0SQ
For the outdoorsy people…
Orchid Festival at Kew Gardens
When?
8th February-8th March 2020
Price: £16.50
#FLODown: This weekend marks the start of the Orchid Festival at Kew Gardens. This year’s festival focuses on the landscape of Indonesia, featuring displays inspired by the wildlife and plant diversity of the country. The festival gives a taste of the vibrant culture of Indonesia – the sights, the smells and the sounds. This is the ideal activity for a weekend in London and will get you excited for spring.
Ticketed time slots for the festival must be booked in advance and include entrance to the gardens.
Throughout the festival there will also be a great programme of specially curated evening events. Visit the Kew Garden Website to find out more.
Location:
Princess of Wales Conservatory, Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 3AE
Opening Hours:
10.00 am – 5.00 pm
Battersea Power Station Light show
When?
8th January - 16th February 2020
Price: Free
#FLODown: This is the final weekend of Battersea Power Stations Light festival; it’s commissioned by Light Art Collection, the team behind the Amsterdam Light Festival! The Battersea’s Power Station Light Festival offers four immersive light installations including interactive neon signs, 140 filtered fluorescent tubes, and two heads showing human emotions by the Light Art Collection.
To add to all this fluorescent fun, BPS is running a competition with dinner for two up for grabs. For your chance to win, share your photos and tag @batterseapwrstn and use hashtag #BPSLightFest. Good Luck!
Location:
Circus West Village at Battersea Power Station
For the lovers…
#LeakeStreetLive: Valentines Special
When?
Thursday 13th February – 15th February 2020
#FLODown: Leake Street Live returns on Thursday 13th February with a series of cool Valentine's day inspired graffiti workshop run by SoFLy. Attendees will get a chance to work on Valentines themed murals, accompanied by live music from talented musicians from Busk London’s roster of emerging talent.
There are also plenty of bars and restaurants in the tunnel and surrounding area to indulge in after the workshops are finished.
Thursday 13th session is open to all relationship statuses, Friday 14th will be designed for couples and Saturday 15th for singles.
Location:
Leake Street, Lambeth, London SE1 7NN
Hours:
6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
For the fashionistas…
London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week is kicking off this weekend. Sustainable fashion is in the spotlight this year andthere are plenty of events with a focus on championing sustainable fashion.
Pophams x Mulberry LFW Pop Up
When?
Friday 14th February 2020 - Sunday 16th February 2020
Price: FREE
#FLODown: Mulberry will be hosting a demonstration of how they makes their new sustainable Portobello Tote. Made from 100%sustainable leather which is actually a biproduct from the food industry . You can watch a Portobello Bag be made in limited edition colours just for the event, and purchase it straight from the hands that made it.
Pophams Bakery will also be there in-store with an all-day menu of pastries, and a bespoke Mulberry pastry.
Location:
Mulberry, 50 New Bond St, Mayfair, London W1S 1BJ
Opening Hours:
10am -7pm Friday- Saturday, Sunday 12pm -6pm
LFW Positive Fashion Designer Exhibition
When?
Friday 14th February- Sunday 16th February 2020
#FLODown: Positive fashion exhibition will be on show at the Strand a space from brands to champion sustainability, equality and diversity.
The exhibition will allow guest to explore sustainability developments within the fashion industry whilst discovering new exciting brands.
Visit the London Fashion Week Website for more.
Location:
The Store X, The Store Studios, 180 Strand, WC2R 1EA London
For the foodies…
New Opening: Padella
When?
The restaurant opens its doors on 13th February 2020
#FLODown: Well-known to have one of London’s longest queues, this key fixture in Borough Market Road is opening its second restaurant in Shoreditch. Offering a menu of delicious fresh made pasta.
The new location will still operate on a strictly walk-ins only policy. But it is completely delicious and affordable, and so completely worth the time spent queuing.
If you forgot to make a reservation for Valentines Day then this could be a winner!
Visit the Padella Website for more.
Location:
1 Phipp Street, London EC2A 4PS
Nearest Station:
Shoreditch High Street Station
Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday Noon –3.45 pm & 5–10 pm
Sunday Noon–3.45 & 5–9 pm
For the party-goers…
Brixton Got Soul
When?
Friday 14th February from 9 pm
Price: £5.72
#FLODown: Or, why not spend your valentine’s day dancing the night away at The Blues Kitchen in Brixton. Live music will be performed by their resident band, Atlantic Soul Orchestra, bringing you the finest Motown, funk and classic soul!
Location:
The Blues Kitchen, 40 Acre Lane, London, SW2 5SP
