What we're reading:
- City worker banned from every London pub for racist attack.
- Spotted on a bin in Battersea Park this morning.
- Olympic Park walk to be renamed in memory of Tessa Jowell.
- After more than 50 years, central London Jewish deli Gaby's to close.
- People's Vote march: hundreds of thousands attend London protest.
Things to do:
HALF TERM: Looking for ways to entertain the little ones over the school holidays? Take a look at our guide to spending half term in London.
INSTA ACADEMY: Be inspired by the best in the business at the IGTV Academy, a series of workshops for the instagrammers of the future. Get the inside scoop on music videos, comedy, sport, beauty and presenting from those in the know. White Rabbit (Shoreditch), free, book ahead, 9am-6pm
CODE LAB: Parents and kids team up at this learning event by AI company Anki, the aim of the game is to get coding together and there's plenty of coffee to keep grown-ups going. Suitable for beginners and code wizzes alike. John Lewis (Oxford Circus), free, book ahead, 10am-12pm
INTERACTIVE ART: Dive into the artworks at an exhibition of creative responses to KCL's powerful collaboration between academics and contemporary makers. Experience disobedient AI and sensor-embedded knitwear, showcased in an iconic location. The Arcade at Bush House (Aldwych), free, just turn up, 10am-5pm until 15 December
MARKETING SAVES LIVES: Dig for Victory, Measles is Misery, Don't Die of Ignorance. Sound familiar? The Museum of Brands brings together these campaigns and more to show the role of marketing in public health and the enduring power of communications. Museum of Brands (Kensington), £9, book ahead, 10am-6pm, until 26 May 2019
TURNIP THEATRE: Giant veggies are threatening to take over and the Chickweed's are on a mission to pull up the world's biggest turnip before it's too late! A classic children's story reimagined with live music, eccentric puppetry and a barrow load of energy, all set in a tiny shed. Jacksons Lane (Highgate), £13, book ahead, 11am and 3pm
HALLOWEEN: Looking for spooky things to do in London? Check out our guide to Halloween events, or if you’re feeling really brave, book tickets to one of these Halloween film screenings.
LOST WORLDS: Dive into an afternoon for one of the largest maritime archaeological projects ever undertaken, Black Sea MAP. Talks, virtual reality dives and incredible shipwreck footage transport you to the deepest depths of the sea. Wellcome Collection (Bloomsbury), free, book ahead, 1.30pm-4pm
JON RONSON: Jon Ronson tells the tale of modern pornography — a talk that explores the human side of this until now underground industry. Leicester Square Theatre (Leicester Square), £20, book ahead, 7pm-9pm
SALMAN RUSHDIE: Writing megastar Sir Salman Rushdie appears at Southbank Centre for a rare talk, on everything from Midnight's Children to Trump's America. Southbank Centre (Southbank), £15-£25, book ahead, 7.30pm-9pm
SPACE LADY: Armed with a Casio keyboard and a message of peace and harmony, Space Lady births otherworldly pop music renowned on the underground scene. Get dancing. Moth Club (Hackney Central), £10, book ahead, 7.30pm-11pm
ALICE REIMAGINED: A dark and twisted dance theatre exploration of the Carroll classic, Alice in Wonderland. Drop down the rabbit hole to explore the subconscious mind of the leading lady in a show that's even stranger than the original. Blue Elephant Theatre (Camberwell), £8-£10, book ahead, 8pm-9pm
Good cause of the day
Head to St Martin in the Fields Church on 28 November to enjoy a magical evening of Christmas song and celebration alongside celebrity readers, special guests and choirs. Donations taken during the evening go towards supporting Shelter, the homelessness charity. Book tickets here.
