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Editor's Choice - Lifestyle

Editor's Choice - Lifestyle

11 November, 2011
by: TomArmstrong

Tom Armstrong selects his top three quirkiest, coolest and downright awesomest events from the week ahead.



Thursday 17th November

Amy Grimehouse @ The Book Club

Where else could you watch a grindhouse style cult double bill, take part in a live séance and watch a world record attempt for the loudest scream? Only at London's finest, weirdest and most wonderful cabaret-come-film club, Amy Grimehouse. Tonight's show is a tribute to director William Castle, with a double bill of cult horror classics The Tingler and Straight Jacket. 

Friday 18th - Sunday 20th November

Erotica 2011 @ Olympia Grand Hall

Londoners can get saucy at the annual Erotica show at Olypmpia this weekend. It's one of the largest exhibitions of its kind in the world and is home to almost 200 stalls offering art, fashion, adult games and toys, jewellery and more. There will also be workshops and talks throughout the three day event, as well as performance. 

Sunday 20th November

The Antiques Collectors and 20th Century Fair @ Alexandra Palace

Calling all rummagers and bargain hunters, this one's for you. Nick-nacks, curio, trinkets, second-hand obet d'art, you name it, with over 600 stalls, the Antique Collectors and 20th Century Fair will no doubt have it. Those with a penchant for the past should have this one in their diary.  

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