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The writing’s on the wall.

SEE
Shift-Work
What: Street artists including Pure Evil, She-One and possibly Ben Eine (of recent Obama fame) repaint the walls under the Westway in Portobello.
Why: See graffiti artists freestyle in the light of day.
When: Today & Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Portobello Rd., under the Westway, W10 5T.

SHOP
Wolf & Badger Summer Residency
What:
The West London concept store known for spotting talented youngsters like Mallarino jewellery, Uniform Wares watches and Hentsch Man sets up in our favourite department store.
Why: Find something no one else will be wearing.
When: Thurs.-31 Aug. Mon.-Wed., 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: The Wonder Room, Selfridges, 400 Oxford St., W1A 1AB (0800 123400).

EAT
El Rancho
What:
Texas-style barbecue restaurant/bar pops up in a Clapham courtyard for four days only.
Why: An outdoor smoker filled with tasty ribs; plus, cornbread and the chocolately confection known as Mississippi mud pie.
When: Today-Sun., noon-10 p.m.
Where: Clapham North Art Centre, 26-32 Voltaire Rd., SW4 6DH (020 7835 2323).

COOK
Spoonfed Suppers
What:
A daily recipe + a shopping list = quick, delicious meals that you’ll actually cook.
Why: You can’t eat frozen pizza one more night.
When: You’re lacking inspiration.
Where: Online at spoonfedsuppers.com.

BUY
Stolen Thunder Necklaces

What: A British accessories website inspired by the childhood memories of founders Alice Burlinson and Joy Frost. Our favourite: a girl-skipping-rope pendant (£23.50).
Why: Nobody steals your thunder.
When: You need to jazz up a plain outfit.
Where: Online at stolenthunderboutique.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Shift-Work

Location
El Rancho
26-32 Voltaire Rd
London, UK SW4 6DH
400 Oxford St
London, UK W1A 1AB
0800123400
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