Pop-ups in London 29th July - 5th August

Food & Drink

Anna Mae's Pop-up Barbecue - Numerous Times & Locations
Birra Moretti Pop-up Pizza Masterclasses around London - Friday 29th only
Coca Cola Pop-up Soda Bar in Selfridges - Friday 29th only
Cornish Grill Pop-up Restaurant at the Manor Arms, Clapham - Saturday & Sunday
Dishoom Chowpatty Beach Pop-up Beach Bar on the Southbank
Dri Dri Pop-up Ice Cream Parlour in the St Martin's Hotel
Frank's Cafe & Campari Bar Pop-up in Peckham - Thursday - Sunday only
Kirin Ichiban’s Pop-Up Yatai Japanese Streetfood Restaurant in Brick Lane - Starts Wednesday
The Terrace Garden Pop-up Bar at The Langham
Vestal Vodka Pop-Up Salon and Gallery in Covent Garden
Wahaca Mexican Street Kitchen Food Truck Pop-up in Canary Wharf - Monday - Friday only

Shopping

adidas 2012 Pop-up Store at Westfield in West London
Cath Kidston Pop-up Shop at the Southbank Centre - Friday - Sunday
Ellesse Heritage Pop-up Store & Cafe in Shoreditch - Ends Wednesday
Ham Pop-up Shop off Carnaby Street
Juswax Pop-up Record Shop at LN-CC in Dalston
Lomography Pop-up Camera Store in Selfridges - Opens Monday 1st
Lucy in Disguise Pop-up Vintage Store off Carnaby Street
Terry de Havilland Pop-up Shop in Selfridges

Films, events & happenings

Films on Fridges Pop-up Cinema in Hackney Wick
Haagen Dazs Pop-up Boudoir in Central London - Ends 30th July
The Nomad Pop-up Cinema - Friday - Sunday only
Urban Physic Pop-up Garden in Southwark

NOTE - PLEASE CHECK WITH THE POP-UPS FOR OPENING TIMES & AVAILABILITY OF TICKETS BEFORE YOU GO!

Lomography Pop-up Camera Store in Selfridges

This August Selfridges will play host to the photography brand Lomography, who will have a special pop-up store which will rent analogue cameras out to people to use for an hour at a time.  The store will have a nautical theme.

"Customers to the store can expect workshops, free sailor tattoos (temporary, kids), tug 'o war competitions and exclusive discounts.
The 'First Mate' workshops allow photographers to come into the store and borrow a Lomography camera and a roll of film for one hour for £1, which Lomo suggest is perfect for a lunch-hour pastime.
Each day a different sailing reference will be featured in the store, and any customers sporting a visual reference will be rewarded with prizes or discount.
The full range of plastic analogue cameras will be available, ranging from the Fisheye camera to the Diana F+ along with the new La Sardina line-up.
Also appearing will be the full range of premium analogue cameras including the LC-A+, the new wide angle LC-Wide and the Spinner 360.
Customers will also be able to buy analogue film and Lomography books."

When - 1st - 31st August

Where - Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, London, UK W1A 1AB

Map

Link 1 - Lomography

Link 2 - Article

Sew Together Pop-up Vintage Craft & Tea Party in Wandsworth - NOW FINISHED

More and more of these craft events keep happening!  The latest tp come to my attention is an afternoon tea party, organised by Sew Together and Alice's Tea Garden.  You need to book in advance; tickets cost £34.

"An indulgent afternoon of relaxing hand-sewing and High-tea.   Come with your friend for a delicious selection of home-made cakes and savouries & make your own embroidered picture.
Guests will relax and enjoy learning to embroider a pretty picture to take home."

When - Saturday 6th August

Where - St. Anne's Church Hall, St. Ann's Crescent, Wandsworth, London SW18 2LR

(Note - pre-booking is essential - you can't just turn up)

Map

Link 1 - Sew Together event page, with Paypal link

Link 2 - Alice's Tea Garden

adidas 2012 Pop-up Store at Westfield in West London - NOW FINISHED

adidas is one of the official 2012 Olympic sponsors, and to mark one year from the start of the games they have opened a special pop-up store in Westfield

"You will have 30 days to visit the shop and purchase the collection which will include adidas Team GB lifestyle collection, designed by Stella McCartney, adidas 2012 licensed products and accessories for men, women and children.
adidas is expecting to see a few famous sporting faces pop down over the period so keep your eyes peeled!"

When - 27th July - 27th August

Where - Westfield Shopping Centre, Ariel Way, London W12 7GF
(The adidas pop-up is outside Hannspree on Ground Floor near Debenhams)

Map

Link

SW Craft Club Pop-up Event in Clapham - NOW FINISHED

The SW Craft Club is holding a one day event at The Landor in Clapham North, to let people try new crafts,a and also allow members to sell what they've made.  It's all about participation, and visitors are also asked to bring along vintage or old clothes to swap, upcycle, or make over.

"Not to be mistaken for a craft market, SW Craft Club Summer Pop-Up Event, is bringing together the best south London craft has to offer. It’s a great opportunity for you to mingle and learn a new craft from lots of local crafty experts, for Free*.
Delights on the day include:
Tooting based, Crafty Print will be offering taster sessions of their monthly craft workshops
Events organisers, Got Craft? are pinned down to offer taster sessions in badge decoration – great for the kids!
Tooting based Glittering Shards – is the best mosaic teacher around and will be on hand to show you how to get started with your first mosaic project.
Brixton based Ms Cupcake will be selling her delicious cupcakes and giving you the opportunity to learn to decorate before you buy.
Local knitters will be popping in to help to cast on, teaching you tricks to get you started on your knitting or crochet way.
Clapham based Sew Over It, will be demonstrating how to make fabric covered earrings and scary monsters for the children."

(Plus lots more)

When - Sunday 7th August, 12pm - 4pm

Where - The Landor, 70 Landor Road, SW9 9PH

Map

Link 1 - Blog

Link 2 - Facebook

Marcus McGuinness Pop-up Restaurant at The Loft Project in Haggerston

The Loft Project is a location that offers private dining, usually for up to 16 people.  It runs a series of Pop-up events; pre-booking is essential and each diner pays £120 (including VAT) to cover the cost of the meal, including a one-off membership fee.  For 3 days in August, Marcus McGuinness will be serving a meal for 12.

"Hailing from leafy Oxfordshire, Marcus’ career kick-started after a part time job in a local 1* Michelin restaurant (Chavignol, Chipping Norton). When his college apprenticeship was complete, he took on full time responsibilities there, and consequently followed his Head Chef – Gus Ashenford – on to a further two new openings, assisting in achieving 1* in each restaurant.
Next, by joining David Everitt-Matthias at his iconic 2** Champignon Sauvage Restaurant in Cheltenham, this gave Marcus the opportunity to explore one of his most favourite pastimes – foraging.
Onwards to 2** Hibiscus in its original form (Ludlow, Shropshire). Being part of the original team who made the much-anticipated move toLondon in 2007, Marcus remains Claude Bosi’s Head Chef, now firmly established in Mayfair."

When - 19th - 21st August

Where - The Loft Project, Unit 2A Quebec Wharf, 315 Kingsland Road, London E8 4DJ

Note - booking essential (& it's likely to sell out)

Map

Link - Reservations

Juswax Pop-up Record Shop at LN-CC in Dalston

For the next 4 weeks the DJ Juswax is making his online store physical, through a pop-up at LN-CC in Shoreditch.  Note that the store seems to be open by appointment only, so book an appointment before you go!  (Details below)

"UK born, Stockholm based, Mark Seven is one of the most highly regarded DJs and producers in leftfield dance music today. In addition, Mark Seven also runs Juswax, an online record store, selling a rare, hand-picked selection of influential and seminal records found by Mark on his Trans-Atlantic digging trips. Following the immense success of our project with Mark Seven for the “Salute 2” mix CD and T-shirt set, we are happy to announce a further collaboration with Stockholm’s finest. For a period of 4 weeks commencing on July 21st, Mark will be operating a Pop-Up version of his Juswax record store in the LN-CC library.For the event, Mark has hand-picked a selection of his finest titles, spanning disco, house, Balearic, rock and more. The records will be available both in-store and online, with the online selection being split into 4 weekly drops."

When - 21st July - 18th August

Where - By appointment only at LN-CC, 18 Shacklewell Lane, Dalston, London, E8 2EZ

"The store is open 7 days a week. If you would like to visit the store please contact us prior at appointments@ln-cc.com with a preferred date and time and we will be in touch shortly to confirm"

Map

Link

Very Exclusive Pop-up Restaurant on the London Eye

One for the millionaires...  In October, as part of The London Restaurant Festival, there is going to be a 4 night pop-up restaurant in three pods on The EDF Energy London Eye.  Tickets cost £12,000 - £15,000 per pod (I assume it's per pod).

"The world's most sought after pop-up restaurants. Dinner inside one of the EDF Energy London Eye capsules cooked by the greatest chefs in London. It is, quite simply, the ultimate foodie experience. Chefs this year will include Angela Hartnett, Jason Atherton and Richard Corrigan. There will be three capsules of 10 people per night – three chefs will rotate so that each will cook a course for every capsule.


3, 4, 5, 6 October, 7.15-11pm, £12,500-£15,000


3rd October - Angela Hartnett, Francesco Mazzei, Massimo Riccioli
4th October - Jason Atherton, Simon Rogan, Nuno Mendes
5th October - Ashley Palmer-Watts, Richard Corrigan, Joel Antunes
6th October - Hélène Darroze, Atul Kochhar, Philip Howard"


When - 3rd - 6th October 2011

Where - The EDF Energy London Eye, Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB

Map

Link 1 - Information
Link 2 - Booking & other events

Pop-ups in London 22nd - 29th July

Food & Drink

Anna Mae's Pop-up Barbecue - Numerous Times & Locations
Bea's of Bloomsbury's Pop-up Tea Party at Dennis Severs' House - Saturday 23rd
Birra Moretti Pop-up Pizza Masterclasses around London - Wednesday - Friday only
Coca Cola Pop-up Soda Bar in Selfridges
Cornish Grill Pop-up Restaurant at the Manor Arms, Clapham - Saturday & Sunday
Dishoom Chowpatty Beach Pop-up Beach Bar on the Southbank
Dri Dri Pop-up Ice Cream Parlour in the St Martin's Hotel - opens on 17th
Frank's Cafe & Campari Bar Pop-up in Peckham - Thursday - Sunday only
Restaurants in Residence Pop-up Restaurant in Canary Wharf - Finishes Saturday 23rd
Sushinho Pop-up Sushi Bar on the King's Road
The Pale Blue Door Pop-up Restaurant in Dalston - Finishes Friday 22nd
The Terrace Garden Pop-up Bar at The Langham
Vestal Vodka Pop-Up Salon and Gallery in Covent Garden
Wahaca Mexican Street Kitchen Food Truck Pop-up in Canary Wharf - Monday - Friday only

Shopping

Cath Kidston Pop-up Shop at the Southbank Centre - Starts Friday 29th
De Montford University Students Pop-Up Shop on Carnaby Street - Finishes Sunday 24th
Ellesse Heritage Pop-up Store & Cafe in Shoreditch
Ham Pop-up Shop off Carnaby Street
Lucy in Disguise Pop-up Vintage Store off Carnaby Street
Terry de Havilland Pop-up Shop in Selfridges

Films, events & happenings

Films on Fridges Pop-up Cinema in Hackney Wick - Starts Wednesday 27th
Haagen Dazs Pop-up Boudoir in Central London
The Nomad Pop-up Cinema - Friday - Sunday only
Urban Physic Pop-up Garden in Southwark

NOTE - PLEASE CHECK WITH THE POP-UPS FOR OPENING TIMES & AVAILABILITY OF TICKETS BEFORE YOU GO!

Jacques Townhouse Pop-up Experience in London - NOW FINISHED

The cider brand Jacques are holding some women-only pampering and relaxing sessions at what they're calling The Jacques Townhouse.  As with a lot of these events, the location is secret (I think it's in Fitzrovia), but you can book through their Facebook page.

"Guests of The Townhouse will be pampered with glamorous makeup sessions and manicures, as well as chic updo hairstyles. Once pampered and preened to perfection, guest of Jacques can dress-up with fabulous vintage frocks, with stylists on hand to put together unique looks."

When - 19th - 28th July

Where - Revealed on booking  - UPDATE - I'm told it's completely sold out

Link 1 - Facebook page

Link 2 - Article

Boxpark Pop-up Shopping Mall in Shoreditch coming in October

Boxpark is a planned pop-up shopping centre in Shoreditch.  It will consist of a number of shipping containers, housing up to 50 different shops.  It will be open for 7 days a week, and is planned to be open for 5 years.  Once we get nearer to the opening I'll profile each of the different units.

From the press release:

"BOXPARK™ strips and refits shipping containers to create unique, low cost, low risk ‘Box Shops’. Put them together with a unique mix of International and UK fashion talent and lifestyle brands, galleries and cafés and you’ve got the world’s first ‘pop-up’ mall - so named because its basic building blocks are inherently moveable. They can, and will, literally pop up anywhere in the world!


BOXPARK™ is not some run-of-the-mall shopping centre. It’s a living, fertile community of brands packed with talent, innovation and attitude that puts creativity and fashion back where they belong: on the street. No high street retailers here - just select brands by invitation only to create a revolutionary mix. BOXPARK™ isn’t just where you shop, it’s what a real brand experience should be all about."

When - October 2011

Where - Corner of Shoreditch High Street and Bethnal Green Road

Map

Link

Cath Kidston Pop-up Shop at the Southbank Centre - NOW FINISHED

Cath Kidston is opening a pop up store at the Vintage at Southbank festival.  You need to pay to go to the festival itself, to see the events, but access to the shop is free.

"Best known for their nostalgic designs and chintzy floral prints, the pop-up shop will link to their vintage heritage and be fitted in the style of an old fashioned hardware shop. The shop will also offer some exclusive one-off vintage items and special edition pieces."

When - 29th - 31st July

Where - The Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX

Map

Link 1 - Vintage by Hemingway

Link 2 - Article

Kirin Ichiban’s Pop-Up Yatai Japanese Streetfood Restaurant in Brick Lane - NOW FINISHED

Open for one week in early August, brewer Kirin Ichiban's Pop-Up Yatai Restaurant will showcase Japanese streetfood, cooked on skewers, by chefs involved in restaurants like Nobu.  As part of the partnership with Kirin, the restaurant will also be showing winning entries from the Kirin First Cut short film competition.  Pre-booking is essential (see the link below).

"Customers can choose from selection of three  Kushiage deep-fried skewer dishes served on bamboo sticks and a bottle of beer for around five pounds.  Food and drink enthusiasts can choose from over ten combinations including; pork with Japanese Worcester sauce, marinated lamb with saikyo miso, asparagus with sea salt and lemon, pickled tomato and slightly hot green pepper with lemon to name a few."

When - 3rd - 8th August

Where - The Dray Walk Gallery, Dray Walk, Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane E1 6QL

Map

Link 1 - Kirin site for booking

Link 2 - Article

Lucy in Disguise Pop-up Vintage Store off Carnaby Street

Before the move into their new flagship store in August, the vintage shop Lucy in Disguise are trading from a pop-up store in Lowndes Court, Soho.

"THIS IS THE PLACE WHERE THE VINTAGE LOVING GIRL CAN BUY OR HIRE DESIRABLE PIECES FROM WHICHEVER DECADE SHE CHOOSES. HOUSED UNDER ONE ROOF, BEADED DRESSES FROM THE 20’S, EVENING GOWNS FROM THE 30’S RUB SHOULDERS WITH 40’S TEA DRESSES AND PROM DRESSES FROM THE 50’S. OSSIE CLARK AND BIBA FROM THE 60’S AND 70’S, SEQUINS AND SPARKLE FROM THE 70’S AND 80’S, WHETHER YOU WANT TO LOOK LIKE BIANCA AT STUDIO 54 OR TWIGGY SASHAYING DOWN THE KING’S ROAD IN ’67, YOU’LL FIND THE RIGHT LOOK FOR YOU AT LID."

When - 4th - 31st July

Where - 3 Lowndes Court, W1F 7HD

Map

Link

Haagen Dazs Pop-up Boudoir in Central London - NOW FINISHED

Haagen Dazs have opened up what they call a Pop-up Boudoir in a secret central London location.  It runs for nearly three weeks, and is only available to people who book.  What they're offering is very girly experiences, including styling sessions and life drawing classes.

"Together with Cat Deeley we've created the Häagen-Dazs Boudoir. It's like a private club, equipped with all the things a girl could dream of like a massive walk-in wardrobe and a shoe chandelier (yes, a shoe chandelier!), your own private waiter, different entertainment each day and of course all the Minicups a girl could possibly want – it's our treat."

When - 14th - 30th July

Where - Revealed after booking

Link 1 - Facebook page

Link 2 - article

Pop-ups in London 15th - 22nd July

Food & Drink

Anna Mae's Pop-up Barbecue - Numerous Times & Locations
Coca Cola Pop-up Soda Bar in Selfridges
Cornish Grill Pop-up Restaurant at the Manor Arms, Clapham - Saturday & Sunday
Dishoom Chowpatty Beach Pop-up Beach Bar on the Southbank
Dri Dri Pop-up Ice Cream Parlour in the St Martin's Hotel - opens on 17th
Frank's Cafe & Campari Bar Pop-up in Peckham - Thursday - Sunday only
Restaurants in Residence Pop-up Restaurant in Canary Wharf - Tuesday - Saturday only
Sushinho Pop-up Sushi Bar on the King's Road
The Pale Blue Door Pop-up Restaurant in Dalston - Thursday - Sunday only
The Terrace Garden Pop-up Bar at The Langham
Vestal Vodka Pop-Up Salon and Gallery in Covent Garden
Wahaca Mexican Street Kitchen Food Truck Pop-up in Canary Wharf - Monday - Friday only

Shopping

De Montford University Students Pop-Up Shop on Carnaby Street - Tuesday - Sunday only
Eco Bazaar Pop-up Market at The Pleasance Theatre - Saturday only
Ellesse Heritage Pop-up Store & Cafe in Shoreditch
Ham Pop-up Shop off Carnaby Street
Lucy in Disguise Pop-up Vintage Store off Carnaby Street
Terry de Havilland Pop-up Shop in Selfridges

Films, events & happenings

Haagen Dazs Pop-up Boudoir in Central London
The Nomad Pop-up Cinema - Friday - Sunday only
Urban Physic Pop-up Garden in Southwark

NOTE - PLEASE CHECK WITH THE POP-UPS FOR OPENING TIMES & AVAILABILITY OF TICKETS BEFORE YOU GO!

Wahaca Mexican Street Kitchen Food Truck Pop-up in Canary Wharf

Mexican street food company Wahaca is expanding beyond its base in Chandos Place, Covent Garden, with a food truck in Canary Wharf 'all summer'.

"Open Monday to Friday for lunch and supper, the converted 1958 Citroen HY van is equipped with a unique charcoal Robata grill, to ensure the meat gets its proper flame-grilled flavour."

When - 14th July - 'All summer', Monday - Friday only

Where - Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf, E14 5AX

Map

Link 1 - Wahaca on Facebook

Link 2 - Article

Vestal Vodka Pop-Up Salon and Gallery in Covent Garden - NOW FINISHED

The new bar and gallery has launched in St Martin's Courtyard, off St Martin's Lane, near Covent Garden. As well as a bar there's a gallery (with work from Noel Fielding) and a stage where bands will be playing.

"The catchily entitled Vestal Vodka Pop-Up Salon and Gallery is the brainchild of Will Borrell (brother of Razorlight's once ubiquitous Johnny) and is open until 7th August, serving all manner of Vestal Vodka-infused drinks and even hosting regular cocktail masterclasses." 

When - 8th July - 7th August - 5pm - 11pm

Where - 25 Slingsby Place, St Martin’s Courtyard, London WC2H 9AB

Map

Link 1 - Facebook

Link 2 - Article

Cloudy Bay Shack Pop-up Restaurant near Richmond - NOW FINISHED

The New Zealand winery Cloudy Bay will be holding a two day pop up restaurant at the Petersham Nurseries in Parson's Green later this month, for the second year.

"The pop-up airstream will be pairing wines from the New Zealand brand’s range with a special menu created by Michelin-starred chef Skye Gyngell of Petersham Nurseries.
The menu, which is partly inspired by Gyngell’s passion for foraging, will see sea trout, crème fraiche and bruschetta matched with Cloudy Bay Te Koko, while slow cooked veal with black olives and preserved lemons will be accompanied by Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir. Each of the five dishes can be ordered with a glass of its chosen wine match for £8.50."

When - 30th & 31st July

Where - Petersham Nurseries, Church Lane, Off Petersham Road, Petersham, Richmond, Surrey TW10 7AG

Map

Link - Petersham Nurseries

Link - News story

Terry de Havilland Pop-up Shop in Selfridges - NOW FINISHED

British shoe designer Terry de Havilland is celebrating his 50th year in the business with a special pop up shop at Selfridges for one month.

"Showcasing some of Terry de Havilland's best pieces throughout five decades, there will also be four limited edition styles produced exclusively for Selfridges - and all of them will also be available to buy online.
The designer said: "The styles I've chosen represent highlights from my archive, each holding a special significance for me... I'm excited to be able to update and show them off to the world again.""

When - 11th July - 11th August

Where - Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, W1A 1AB

Map

Link

Bea's of Bloomsbury Pop-up Tea Party at Dennis Severs' House - NOW FINISHED

Bea's of Bloomsbury are holding a pop up tea party at Dennis Severs' house in Shoreditch on Saturday 23rd July.  It's a one-off event, for a very limited number, so booking is essential.

"Located in the heart of Spitalfields Dennis Severs' House is time capsule, with rooms preserved in an 18th and 19th century style. The house draws on the imagination of its visitors with the sights, sounds and atmosphere created each room. Guests will be taken on a silent tour of the house before sitting down to a bespoke teatime menu of miniatures finger sandwiches, scones cream and jam, lemon meringue tarts and a selection of whole cakes."

When - Saturday 23rd July from 12pm - 7pm

Where - Dennis Severs' House, 18 Folgate Street, EC1 6BX  (Booking essential - don't go without a ticket)

Map

Link - Bea's of Bloomsbury
Link - Dennis Severs' House

Sushinho Pop-up Sushi Bar on the King's Road - NOW FINISHED

This July the Bluebird restaurant will feature a pop-up sushi bar in the space normally occupied by the Food Store.

UPDATE - I've been there, and it's a bit underwhelming.  What they describe as "the food store will be transformed into a sushi sensation" in actual fact means "a area of the chiller cabinet is selling sushi".  Sorry - not good enough.  It doesn't feel special, you've done nothing special... it's a lot of noise (which I've added to) signifying nothing.  AVOID.

"Bluebird Chelsea has teamed up with Chelsea's Sushinho Restaurant this Summer to bring the first ever Sushi Pop Up to the Kings Road.
The Food Store will be transformed into a sushi sensation from the 4th July until the end of the month! We will be selling bento boxes to take away or enjoy within the food store. The Sushinho selection will include; spicy salmon temaki, mixed nigiri, sushinho special rolls, spicy sashimi salad and much much more."

When - 4th - 29th July

Where - 350 King's Road, London, SW3 5UU

Map

Link

Menu

Birra Moretti Pop-up Pizza Masterclasses around London - NOW FINISHED

Towards the end of July, the Italian beer Birra Moretti is celebrating the summer with some authentic pizza-making masterclasses, in 3 separate locations.  The masterclasses are on a 'first come, first served' basis.

"Directed by top Italian chef Giancarlo Caldesi, running over three dates in different London locations, guests can relax and have fun whilst learning the art of making their very own pizza for free courtesy of Birra Moretti. Guests can toss and season their very own creation, using the beer as the secret ingredient. Anyone taking part will learn to make an authentic Italian pizza, in just 10 minutes, meaning the rest of lunchtime is free to savour their culinary creation! 
Not only that, but each guest will be treated to a Birra Moretti beer, alongside recipes to recreate an authentic dinner for friends and loved ones."

When & where -

Wednesday 27th July - Exchange Square
Thursday 28th July - Soho Square
Friday 29th July - Canary Wharf

Link - Facebook

Anna Mae's Pop-up Barbecue - Numerous Times & Locations

Anna Mae's is a food truck that appears at numerous locations around London, including ZSL London Zoo, the Shoreditch Festival, the Nomad Pop-up Cinema, and Field Day.

"Hitting up the streets with some darn fine Southern classics
Putting a London twist on traditional Southern Recipes.
The Notorious P.I.G sandwich: Pulled pork topped with house-made bourbon and chipotle BBQ sauce and sweetheart and sesame slaw.
The Mac Daddy - our pimped mac 'n' cheese
Big Red - Texas red chili"

When - Ongoing, but Friday 15th July at Zoo Lates (ZSL) and Saturday 16th at the Shoreditch Festival

Where - Check links for details

Link 1 - Twitter
Link 2 - Facebook - forthcoming events

Ham Pop-up Shop off Carnaby Street - NOW FINISHED

Ham is a quirky British design company producing delightful items like prints, cards, cups, aprons and tea towels, featuring animals (usually pigs) in silhouette.  The pop-up shop in Kingly Court is open from mid July to mid August.

"HAM has been created by Jo, a designer who trained as a fine artist, grew up on a farm in the shires and once had a pig called Primrose. Jo loves things that are quirky and functional and believes that homeware should be striking in appearance and made to last. Jo has carefully designed the first HAM collection with these principles in mind and will continue to grow the range over the next year."

When - 14th July - 14th August

Where - 1.11 Kingly Court, Carnaby Street, London W1B 5PW

Map

Link - Ham

Link - Blog post

Pop-up Festival of Stories at Coram's Fields & The Brunswick - NOW FINISHED

Pop-up is a children's storytelling festival being held this weekend near Russell Square.  It will feature the Moomins, Rastamouse, and the Poetry Society, and is free for kids, but adults must be accompanied by a child.

When - Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th July 2011

Where - Coram's Fields & The Brunswick, WC1N

Map

Link 1 - Festival site
Link 2 - Festival programme

Eco Bazaar Pop-up Market at The Pleasance Theatre - NOW FINISHED

The Eco Bazaar pop-up market will be part of the Platform Festival, off Caledonian Road next Saturday.

"A magical pop up market place created by eco conscious designers, offering a fantastic variety of unique, future friendly productst!
[...]
Discover a beautiful array of eco, ethical, hand crafted presents, unusual, inspirational gifts which are not available on the high street!
Original clothing, jewellery, candles, ceramics ,organic lambskins, wooden bowls & clocks, handmade cards, soft furnishing, lifestyle, yoga, fashion, toys, children's clothing, cushions, throws, patchwork blankets, shoes, gadgets, decorations,   and much more…"

When - Saturday 16th July from 11am - 6pm

Where - Carpenters Mews, North Road N7 9EF

Map

Link

De Montford University Students Pop-Up Shop on Carnaby Street - NOW FINISHED

Students from the Art, Design, Fashion and other creative courses at De Montford University (DMU) are selling their work in Kingly Court, off Carnaby Street.

"Artist Christian Furr opened DMUnique on Tuesday 28th June at the prestigious Kingly Court, a three-storey shopping courtyard. A Central London shopping hot spot for those that want something a little different.
There will be a selection of work on display, including some items available for sale ranging from fine art to fashions created by the next generation of designers. Things will also be enhanced by the digital arts to include stunning photography and innovative video.
Dr Gerard Moran the Dean of Art and Design said: “We are delighted to be able showcase the stunning creativity and innovation for which DMU students are renowned in London as well as our annual Degree Show on campus in Leicester.”"

When - 28th June - 24th July.
Split into -
Fine Art - Tuesday 28th June – Sunday 3rd July
Photography and Video - Tuesday 5th July – Sunday 10th July
Fashion - Tuesday 12th July – Sunday 24th July

Where - Unit 1.3, Kingly Court, Carnaby Street / Kingly Street, London W1B 5PW

Map

Link 1 - news article
Link 2 - More about the different weeks

Hawksmoor Restaurant Pop-up Night at Pitt Cue Co on the South Bank - NOW FINISHED

Pitt Cue Co. is a food truck on the South Bank, underneath Hungerford Bridge.  For one night in July the restaurant Hawksmoor will be taking over the truck. All proceeds are going to Hawksmoor's East Africa charity.

"For one night only, Richard Turner, Head Chef and Will Beckett, co-owner of Hawksmoor will be taking over Pitt Cue Co for the evening, between 6 and 10pm. That night, you'll be able to work your way through the BBQ truck's usual menu, as well as trying Hawksmoor Ribs, Hawksmoor Kimchi and the 'Not Dog' (with pork, beef and Richard's top secret spicing)"

When - Wednesday 6th July 2011

Where - Under Hungerford Bridge, Belvedere Road, South Bank, SE1 8XX

(It's not clearly marked on the map, but the Hungerford Bridge is the footbridge across from Embankment)

Map

Link - Hawksmoor

Link - Pitt Cue Co.

Ellesse Heritage Pop-up Store & Cafe in Shoreditch - NOW FINISHED

Ellesse Heritage have opened a pop-up cafe & store in Redchurch Street, Shoreditch.  It's their first ever pop-up.

"The space will be showcasing both old and new collections, as well as some exclusive heritage archive items. Each week various aspects of the ellesse sporting history will be seen throughout the store.
The concept shop will be open for 6 weeks, from 23rd June until 3rd August and is located on 77 Redchurch Street – one of London’s most happening streets. As well as stocking ellesse, we have concessions from the likes of Tokyo Bikes, Wah Nails, Copson Street, Zone 7 Style and many others.
Every Thursday we will have a notorious event and party with various genres of live music and some of East London’s finest DJs playing. "

When - 23rd June - 3rd August

Where - 77 Redchurch Street, E2 7DJ

Map

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The Pale Blue Door Pop-up Restaurant in Dalston - NOW FINISHED

The Pale Blue Door is a pop-up dining experience created by the artist Tony Hornecker.  Details are minimal (including the location), but all will be revealed when you book.  A friend went in 2009, and says that it was absolutely incredible.

"If you follow your nose, and open your ears, and let the breeze carry the waft of cigarette smoke and the whiff of moonshine..."

When - 8th July - 22nd July, Thursday - Sunday only

Where - Revealed on booking

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Films on Fridges Pop-up Cinema in Hackney Wick

Films on fridges is a pop-up cinema in Hackney Wick, projecting an eclectic set of sport-themed films onto a wall of fridges near Hackney Wick.

"The project was inspired by the disappearance of East London's 'Fridge Mountain' - an enormous pile of discarded fridges which previously occupied the London 2012 Olympic site. Towering nearly 20 feet tall, the largest 'Fridge Mountain' in all of Europe became a bizarre sculpture in the East London landscape. 
Films on Fridges resurrects this industrial icon in the form of a playful and interactive outdoor pop-up cinema. In celebration of the upcoming Olympics, the cinema will screen films athletic in nature."

When - 27th July - 13th August

Programme -

Wednesday July 27 - Rocky (1976)

Thursday July 28 - Fire in Babylon (2010)

Friday July 29 - What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day (1976)

Saturday July 30 - Pelada (2010)

Thursday August 4th - Victory (1981)

Friday August 5th - Breaking Away (1979)

Saturday August 6th - Cool Runnings (1993)

Sunday August 7th - Pumping Iron (1977)

Wednesday August 10th - Slapshot (1977)

Thursday August 11th - Rio Breaks (2009)

Friday August 12th - East End Shorts Night

Saturday August 13th - Chariots of Fire (1981)

Where - The Yard, Forman Smokehouse Gallery Yard, adjacent to H. Forman & Son, Stour Road, E3 2NT

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