Saturday 13 January 2018

Things to do this weekend in Leeds, London and New York

Here is my usual blogpost with ideas for things to do this weekend in Leeds, London and New York:

 

5 Things to Do This Weekend


Helping you get through January, we've found the best things to do in London and beyond this weekend – including the exhibitions to catch while you can, new crafts to try, a sample sale and the exciting London Boat Show.

And if you're looking to treat yourself, why not place a bid on the one-off Temperley dress created for Laura Bailey's Great British Brands 2018 cover? Find out more below...
 
 
London Boat Show 2018
 
 
The London Boat Show, now in its 64th year, is a celebration of everything you can do on the water. From stunning yachts to boating and water sports holidays, if it happens at sea, you’ll find it at the boat show.

Over 300 exhibitors will be showcasing the best the marine world has to offer, with great food, a real-life sailing school and a practical boating theatre, there’s something for everyone.

At the ExCel Centre until Sunday 14, we've got the inside track on this must-visit event from Howard Pridding, CEO of British Marine. Read our insider's guide here.
 
 
Catch these exhibitions while you can...
 
Kehinde Wiley: In Search Of The Miraculous
In his latest show at the Stephen Friedman Gallery, Wiley aims to push his social critique (and process) to new territory. Catch the show before it closes... Until 27 Jan
 
Degas at The Fitzwilliam Museum
A Passion For Perfection explores Degas' pastels, drawings and sculpture, revealing his fascination with experimentation and drive to paint all kinds of scenes. The exhibition in Cambridge is free, and closes on Sunday. Until 14 Jan
 
 
Get Crafty!
 
 
There has never been a better time to get involved in the British craft industries. Whether you’re thinking about launching your own business in 2018 or you’re simply looking to broaden your horizons and master a new hobby in your free time, we’ve rounded up the biggest crafting trends for 2018, and scouted out the best ways to learn them in the UK.

The biggest crafts trends for 2018 including collage, finger knitting, pottery throwing and quilting. Find out where you can get involved here.
 
 
This weekend only...
 
Ramin Karimloo at the Royal Festival Hall
A star of The Phantom of the Opera, Les Mis and with Olivier and Tony award nominations under his belt, Back from Broadway places Ramin Karimloo centre stage. From £20, find out more and book your tickets here. 13 Jan.
 
Sample Sale at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour
Until Sunday, enjoy staggering discounts at the Design Centre – with up to 90% off on an extensive range of contemporary and classic furniture, lighting, hardware, carpets and fabrics. Until 13 Jan
 
 
Bid on a one-off Temperley London dress
 
Behind the scenes of Great British Brands 2018 with Lucy Cleland and Alice Temperley.
 
Don’t miss a once in a lifetime opportunity to bid on a bespoke dress, created exclusively by Alice Temperley for this year’s Great British Brands cover and worn by model Laura Bailey. It’s all for a good cause too…
On 17 January, the stunning, one-off dress will be auctioned at the GBB party in aid of the phenomenal charity Women for Women International.

Interested? Watch the video above to see behind the scenes and hear from our Editor-in-Chief Lucy Cleland and designer Alice Temperley.

Find out more about the dress and how it could be yours here.
 
 
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