Things To Do Today In London: Tuesday 9 January 2018

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Expect sophisticated song styling, less sophisticated song styling, show tunes and maybe (if he gets carried away) the splits from Andrew Pepper.

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Things to do

FBA FUTURES: Art school isn't all house parties and lie-ins you know. Find out what the art degree graduates of 2017 have been up to in this exhibition of their work. The Mall Galleries, free, just turn up, 9-20 January

MITTS AND MULLED WINE: Warm your cockles around a mulled wine while you decorate a pair of much-needed gloves. Drink, Shop & Do, free with a mulled wine/cider, just turn up, from 6pm

BITCOIN AND BLOCK CHAIN: Unless you're living in a cave, you've probably heard about cryptocurrencies or know someone obsessively checking their Bitcoin, even if it leaves you baffled. Find out what it is, how it works and how it has the potential to change everything at this free talk. Museum of London, free, just turn up, 6pm-7pm

NIRVANA TASTING SESSION: A week into Dry January, you're probably craving the crisp, cold taste of an ice cold beer. Well, you don't have to cheat to get your beer fix with the help of Nirvana's o% and low alcohol brews. At this tasting session, there'll be vegan cheese pairings — ideal if you're doing Veganuary too. Strongroom Bar (Shoreditch), £11.39 - £16.79, book ahead, 6.30pm

Nirvana Beer Co. makes great tasting craft beers without the next-day hangover.

CONTROL: Watch the brooding, black and white biopic of Joy Division, which traces the life and eventual suicide of singer Ian Curtis. Moth Club (Hackney), £5, book ahead, 7pm-10pm

NORDIC NIGHTS: Free cinema is exactly what the doctor ordered on a cold, skint Tuesday in January. Let The Right One In is the first film being screened as part of Nordic Nights, a weekly free screening of contemporary Scandinavian horror flicks. Genesis Cinema, free, book ahead, 7pm-10pm

CABARET CAPERY: Fresh from a run of shows at Live at Zédel, cabaret clown Andrew Pepper is propping up Wilton's cocktail bar with this intimate show of entertaining tunes. Wilton's, £12/£10, book ahead, 7.30pm (9-11 January)

CAKE  COMEDY: Make the launch of this comedy/sketch night a good one. And if you're early, you can always browse the vintage garments on display on your way up. There are six acts on the lineup tonight including sketch trio Sheeps! and MC Jack Barry. Dress Paper Vintage (Hackney), £6, book ahead, 7.30pm-10pm

HERETIC VOICES: See three captivating monologue performances, which have been whittled down from 1,136 submissions. Themes range from body shaming to a story of loss set on a Croydon council estate. Arcola Theatre, various prices, book ahead, 7.30pm, 9-20 January

Good cause of the day: Practice your Zumba moves and raise money for charity

Zumba is a great way to add some rhythm and fun to your fitness regime. And if you attend this dance class, you'll be raising funds for the British Heart Foundation. CJ Zumba @ Academy Mews (Camden), £5 donation, book ahead, 6pm-7pm

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