We're going for a positive mental attitude at UJ HQ at the moment. Sure, summer's a washout, but no matter – there are exotic happenings aplenty this weekend. We've got sexy soca beats, Peruvian cuisine, tutti frutti… and a London lido (inflatables included). And if you want to face up to reality, then there's always Norfolk. This Weekend’s Picks • FRI Soca Frenzy at Scala • SAT Lima • SUN Tutti Frutti at Dalston Superstore Tonight Hentsch Man Summer Party and Garage Sale Pick up some Hentsch Man basics at up to 50% off at their Garage Sale tonight, accompanied by some caipirinhas to see in the weekend. Functional, chic classics, and the perfect white shirt (they searched high and low for it). Hentsch Man Summer Party and Garage Sale, 6-10pm 2 Westbourne Grove Mews, Notting Hill, W11 2RU QUEUE AHEAD Burger and Lobster If you're planning to queue for Burger and Lobster this weekend you may want to reassess. Come Tuesday, a branch will be opening in Soho (with a third opening in Farringdon soon). They'll be offering exactly the same menu – £20 for a lobster, burger, or lobster roll – but unlike its Mayfair predecessor, they will be taking bookings. Hooray! Burger and Lobster opens July 17 36 Dean Street, W1D 4PS FRIDAY THEATRE: VIEUX CARRÉ PARTY: Soca Frenzy Vieux Carré, a revival of Tennessee Williams' autobiographical play, centres on the ramshackle boarding house in which he lived. Fleeing to New Orleans in the 30s, the aspiring writer encountered bizarre, poignant and funny characters, who ultimately became subjects of his work. Look out for UJ friend Samantha Coughlin as Jane. If you missed Rio then put some carnival colour into your summer at Scala's Soca Frenzy. Tropical beats and energetic sets will be the order of the day here, with DJ Tate, DJ Scooby, Mr Migz and many more. Feathers, brights and bling are a must. 7.15pm From £10 King's Head Theatre, 115 Upper Street, N1 1QN 11pm-late £11 on the door Scala, 275 Pentonville Road, N1 9NL PARTY PICS UJ x Belvedere Brunch PartY @ Le caprice People came out to play early in Mayfair last weekend to celebrate the UJ x Belvedere Brunch Guide. And celebrate we did, with classic Bloody Marys, Pineapple Marys and Cucumber Fizzes, while food came in the form of brunchy bites – crispy duck rolls, chilli tiger prawns, mini crab burgers and quail eggs benedict. A big thank you to Le Caprice for their 5 star service, and huge apologies for kicking the Mayfair set out of their local. Don't forget to check out Le Caprice's new brunch menu, now served on a Saturday. Click for the party photos and Belvedere Brunch Guide ESCAPE The Long House Escape the city this summer to The Long House, the latest from Living Architecture (who are also behind A Room for London). Modernist prairie is the feel at this 5-bed, 5-bathroom barn structure, situated amidst fields in a small village in Norfolk. Designed by Sir Michael and Lady Patty Hopkins, expect contemporary touches through and through, and 43 miles of coastline (try nearby Wells-Next-The-Sea). The Long House, from £1590 per week (sleeps 10) SATURDAY FILM: Damien Hirst Documentary at Other Criteria EAT: Lima We're on a bit of a Damien Hirst binge at the moment – Tate Modern, Tramshed, Burger King (yes, you read right). If you missed his documentary 'Thoughts, Work, Life' it will be playing, on repeat, until August in Other Criteria's photography room. Expect candid interviews and footage from his personal archive. Oh and pick up some Hirst wallpaper too. The Peruvian wave continues in the capital. After the success of Ceviche (and its pisco bar) and the recently opened Asia de Cuba pop up, make room for another South American sizzler from Virgilio Martinez (of Central in Lima, and previously Astrid y Gaston). Of course, there'll be ceviche available, but expect modern dishes like turbot with Amazonian citrus and suckling pig with potatoes (cultivated at 4000m above sea level). And pisco, can't forget the pisco. 10am-6pm Free 14 Hinde Street, W1U 3BG Lunch 12pm – 2.30pm, Dinner 5.30pm – 10.30pm Mains from £14 31 Rathbone Place, W1T 1JH BOOK AHEAD Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap A documentary full of rhythm and beats, watch legendary Ice-T explore the art of rap, its roots and increasing world dominance. Stick around for the Q&A, followed by a live performance by the man himself. Expect cameos from a spectrum of hip hop talent including the likes of Eminem, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kanye West. A bit of rap never goes amiss…  I Am Rap, July 19 Hammersmith Apollo, 45 Queen Caroline Street W6 9QH SUNDAY SWIM: London Fields Lido PARTY: Tutti Frutti at Dalston Superstore We're joking. Sort of. It's not the Pacific Coast, but you can pretend (it is heated, after all) in London Fields Lido. Enjoy 50 metres of Olympic-sized fun, or you could always opt for the Sun Terrace (again, joking). Check the timetable for activities. Quash your Sunday night blues and enjoy some Tutti Frutti at Dalston Superstore. This week's soul/disco Sunday sesh sees DJ Squeaky (of NY's Downlow crew) providing the tunes, followed by TrailerTrash's Mikki Most, who'll be digging through his vinyl collection. 8am-6pm £4.50 London Fields Westside, E8 3E 9pm-3am Free 117 Kingsland High St, E8 2PB PRODUCT PICK Missoni ♥ Havaianas The best of Brazil and Italy have joined forces to create perhaps the most covetable range of flip-flops ever. Missoni Loves Havaianas, from £50 PRODUCT PICK Blow-up Shark A necessity on any beach/pool holiday. Or you could bring it to the London Fields Lido. Inflatable Hammer Head, £6.99 WEEKEND GUIDE by JC & BC LIKE SHARE FORWARD PREVIOUS EDITION (c) 2012 Urban Junkies. All rights reserved. Reproductions of any portion of this website only with our express permission. Urban Junkies is a free daily mailer. All listings and features are editorial: We do not receive any payment from venues, artists or promoters. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of information listed but we cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions.