Fashion Fête Covent Garden Piazza during London Fashion Week
This September, the Covent Garden Piazza will play host to Fashion Fête (Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th September).
This is Covent Garden’s twist on London Fashion Week, where traditional British fête activities come alive with a heavy dose of fashion chic.
The format will be similar to last years which included an Anna Wintour Vogue-inspired photo-booth, the London Fashion Woof dog-walk, giant clothes Tug-o-War with fashion charity TRAID, Hunter Welly Wanging competitions, Burlesque performances and lots of other bits and bobs.
Ealing Comedies at Museum of London Docklands
If you’re nostalgic for some of the Ealing Comedies on the big screen, then you’ll be glad to hear that the Museum of London Docklands is screening five of the classics for free.
They are all viewing on the last Sunday of every month
Hue and Cry (1947), U
Sunday, 29 August, 14.00 – 15.30
Passport to Pimlico (1949), U
Sunday, 26 September, 14.00 – 15.30
Burning an Illusion (1981), 15
Sunday, 31 October, 14.00 – 15.45
The Ladykillers (1955), U
Sunday, 28 November, 14.00 – 15.30
The Lavender Hill Mob (1951), U
Sunday, 30 January, 14.00 – 15.30
More info here.
Christie’s Lowry sale
Christie’s Lowry sale Thursday 11 November.
London – Christie’s have announced the landmark sale of 21 works by the iconic British artist Laurence Stephen Lowry, R..A. (1887-1976) to be offered at auction on Thursday 11 November 2010 from the private collection of Selwyn Demmy (b. 1932), renowned bookmaking magnate, boxing organiser and club owner.
Deep Sea Exhibition at Natural History Museum
The Deep Sea Exhibition at the Natural History is the ideal way to entertain the children on a wet summers afternoon.
This exhibition offers a real feel for the deep sea abyss and the creatures that live there. It’s really quite staggering to investigate the world 11,000 metres under the ocean, an area of earth that is less explored than the moon’s surface. Exhibits include strange creatures, weird and wonderful deep sea pictures and some real specimens.
Salon Prive luxury supercar event 21st – 23rd July
In its fifth year in 2010, Salon Privé is the UK’s ultimate Super Car Event and Concours d’Elégance. 
Salon Privé offers an opportunity to see the most exotic modern and vintage super cars in the world, with the exquisite and exclusive Hurlingham Club as a backdrop. A “Garden Party” atmosphere is ever present (weather permitting!) during the day, and in the evenings, the stunning grounds and super cars are subtly lit, transforming the event into a great visual spectacle.
With its high profile guests and array of entertaining things to do, Salon Privé has rapidly become one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the English Social Calendar.
Salon Privé is one of only two daytime events per year, and the only evening event open to non-members at the Club, affording guests a unique experience.
If you’re looking for a nearby 5 star hotel to stay during the event – contact the Wyndham Grand Hotel Chelsea Harbour here.
