With details of things to do in London this weekend, here is the Country and Town House newsletter:
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5 Things to Do This Weekend
In this
week's special London edition, we bring you the best of the
capital's culture, food and drink. It's a jam-packed weekend,
with Frieze, the African Art Fair, Cocktail Week celebrations and
some exciting new exhibitions too. An especially exciting event
is the one-off 'Phantom of the Opera' screening with live
orchestra this Sunday – and there are still some tickets
available! Top off the weekend's events with a special meal atop
London's tallest buildings and take in the beauty of the city...
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Contemporary
African Art Fair
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For a colourful alternative to Frieze, head to
Somerset House this weekend to see the fifth edition of the 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair. Showcasing
42 galleries and over 150 contemporary artists from Africa and
the African diaspora, the Fair will show artists working across a
range of mediums, from painting to photography and fun
installations, as well as newbies such as Cameroonian
photographer Samuel Fosso and Somali-Swedish mixed-media artist
Ayan Farah.
Make sure you pop down from 5 – 8 October, and be sure to check
out the wonderful new Hassan Hajjaj exhibit, ‘La Caravane’ which
blends the glossy aesthetic of fashion with Moroccan tradition
and street culture. Book tickets here.
Heading to Frieze? Read the fair's Creative Director's
personal highlights here.
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Bokan, Novotel Canary Wharf
Atop the surprisingly cool Novotel Canary Wharf is a hidden
treasure. Bokan is a great spot for a date
night, and its cuisine takes inspiration from its historic
trading location. Head to the roof terrace afterwards for a
glamorous nightcap.
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Hutong at The Shard
Make your weekend extra special by booking into Hutong at The Shard for supper.
The views over the city are unparalleled, as is the high-end
Chinese food – the rosé champagne shrimp dumplings are to die
for.
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One of our favourite weeks of the year is back! Until
the 8th October, you can indulge in a range of suppers,
parties, masterclasses and special offers to celebrate this
year's London Cocktail Week, the
biggest festival of its kind in the world. Make sure you head
over to the Cocktail Village in Old Spitalfields Market and
sample the best there is to offer from the cocktail world, and
tequila lovers shouldn't miss the Tequila & Mezcal Fest taking
place on Saturday and Sunday for a real Mexican fiesta. 3 – 8 October
If you don’t know where to start on your week’s adventures read our guide to find the best events in
town during LCW.
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Brand New
Photography Exhibitions
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Tyler Shields at COYA Mayfair
Head to COYA in Mayfair to view Tyler Shields' 'Provocateur' collection.
The renowned American photographer will display some of his
best-known pieces as well as a new body of work, seen here for
the first time. Until
27 November
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Roy Budd's
Phantom of the Opera Premiere
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The silent film Phantom of The
Opera from 1925 by Julian Richard is being screened for one night
only at the London Coliseum this Sunday 8 October.
The film will be accompanied by the live, 77-piece Dockland’s
Sinfonia Orchestra conducted by Spencer Down who will be playing
Roy Budd’s lost score in this world premiere. Budd’s name was
synonymous with great musical scores and this is undoubtedly his
greatest work, so don’t miss the chance to listen to something
very close to magic. Tickets still available here.
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Book it
Now: Laurent-Perrier Afternoon Tea
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21 and 22 October only:
To celebrate their 170th birthday, Searcys have collaborated with
Laurent-Perrier for a special afternoon tea, which will include
champagne pairings, a champagne fountain and a Victorian Butler.
Don't miss out! Tickets available here.
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