Something For The Weekend in London: April 20-22
In the mood for great flicks? Two acclaimed documentaries swing into town this weekend; the first explores the life and times of the reggae legend Bob Marley, and with the London marathon taking place on Sunday, the other is a timely insight into the lives of aspiring athletes from Bekoji, Ethiopia, home to some of the world’s best long distant runners. Elsewhere in the capital, there’s a new exhibition honouring the golden age of cinema, a special visit from one of the godfathers of dub music, an alternative fashion week and a curious venue for Sunday lunch in Islington. Sounds like a lovely weekend, if we say so ourselves…
FRIDAY
MUSIC: Mad Professor – The Roots of Dubstep + special guests, 229 The Venue, 229 Great Portland Street, W1W 5PN
How much: £15 (plus booking fee)
They say: “A disciple of Lee “Scratch” Perry, Mad Professor was one of the leading producers in dub reggae’s second generation. His Dub Me Crazy albums helped dub make the transition into the digital age, when electronic productions started to take over mainstream reggae in the ’80s. The ‘Professor dubs up central London with his experienced bass-heavy hands. He’s not only released over 100 albums since 1981 but has also worked with the likes of Massive Attack, Depeche Mode and Jamiroquai” Time Out
Info: https://agmp.ticketabc.com/events/mad-professor-dub-sh/
CINEMA: A Town of Runners (12a) plus Q&A, Ritzy Picturehouse, Coldharbour Lane, SW2 1JG
How much: £10.50 (plus booking fee)
They say: “TOWN OF RUNNERS is a feature documentary about the young athletes born and raised in Bekoji, who hope to emulate their local heroes and compete on the world stage. Filmed over three years, the film follows their fortunes as they move from school track to national competition and from childhood to adulthood. We are delighted to welcome coach Sentayehu Eshetu and producer Dan Demissie for a Q&A hosted by Guardian journalist Hannah Pool, following a screening of TOWN OF RUNNERS” Ritzy
Info: http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/Ritzy_Picturehouse/film/Town_Of_Runners/
SATURDAY
ALTERNATIVE: Alternative Fashion Week (last day), Spitalfields Traders Market, Crispin Place, Brushfield St, London E1 6AA
How much: FREE
They say: “ALTERNATIVE FASHION WEEK is where all the best new designers are to be discovered. It provides a genuine alternative for them to present their work directly to the press, public and the fashion industry. Designers come from all over the UK and other parts of the world including Italy, Spain, Norway, Poland, Bulgaria, Uruguay & Sri Lanka” Alternative Arts
Info: http://www.alternativearts.co.uk/AFW
CINEMA: Marley (15). Directed by: Kevin McDonald
They say: “Bob Marley’s universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. MARLEY is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best.”
Info: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvNlAZ3xqwI
SUNDAY
EAT & DRINK: Sunday lunch at The Barn, Pop-up Farm Shop & Supper Club in Islington, 113B Upper Street, N1 1QP
How much: £25
They say: “The Barn is a venture by Philip Dundas, aka Pip’s Dish, and Farm Direct. They’ve turned an old Citroen garage down an alleyway off Upper Street into a pop-up farm shop that also serves as a venue for regular supper clubs…” londonpopups.com
Info: http://www.pipsdish.co.uk/
ARTS & CULTURE: Magnum on Set exhibition, London Film Museum Covent Garden, 45 Wellington Street, London, WC2E 7BN
How much: FREE
They say: “The exhibition, which has never before been seen in the UK, hosts 146 of some of the most recognised film images in the world. The collection includes masterpieces such as Charlie Chaplin’s Limelight, Billy Wilder’s The Seven Year Itch, Nicholas Ray’s Rebel Without A Cause, Orson Welles’s The Trial, John Huston’s Moby Dick, Michelangelo Antonioni’s Zabriskie Point, and many more” London Film Museum
Info: http://www.londonfilmmuseum.com/coventgarden.htm
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