Things To Do Today In London: Wednesday 26 September 2018

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INSIDE BETHLEM HOSPITAL: Artist and photographer Mark Neville documents daily life in the UK's oldest (and most infamous) residential psychiatric treatment facility in his brand new solo show, House of Bread. He explores the complex nature of mental illness, treatment and recovery in this exhibition. Bethlem Museum of the Mind (Beckenham), free, just turn up, until 5 January 2019

DUMPLINGS GIVEAWAY: Two words: free dumplings. If that's got your pulse racing, head down to Chinatown where, in celebration of National Dumpling Day, seven restaurants will be doling out a total of 1800 deliciously doughy parcels. Chinatown, free, just turn up, from 12pm

FREE GIN NIGHT: Glasgow Distillery has teamed up with indie concept bar Gin & Beer to bring you a night dedicated to Makar, the first gin to be distilled in the Scottish city. They're offering you a free G&T, a table side tasting, and a cocktail. Gin & Beer (Deptford), free, book ahead, 6pm-8.30pm

Let Tony Law give you the giggles

SHAPING CITIES: What does it take to make a contemporary city? Explore the dynamics of urban change at this panel discussion that draws on a range of examples from the world of modern day urban planning. LSE (Houghton Street), free, just turn up, 6.30pm-8pm

VINDICATION: To mark the centenary of women's suffrage, Arachne Press launches Vindication, a selection of women-centred poetry from six stellar wordsmiths. Join their celebrations and discover some cracking new poets. Poetry Cafe (Covent Garden), free, just turn up, 7pm-9pm

SICILIAN GHOST STORY: The real-life kidnapping of a Sicilian Mafioso's young son forms the basis of this psychological thriller from Antonia Piazza. See Sicilian Ghost Story at this world cinema film club. Harris Academy (South Norwood), £8.50, book ahead, 7.45pm-10.30pm

GENDER'S A DRAG: You've heard of drag queens, but what about drag kings? Instead of skewering stereotypes of femininity, drag kings take on traditionally masculine traits in their performance art. See some of London's finest perform as part of the City of London's Women: Work And Power programme. The Nursery Theatre (Broadgate), £5, book ahead, 8pm

TONY LAW: Wannabe viking and comedy panel show regular Tony Law catches the Laugh Train Home to give you a serious case of the giggles. See him perform along with Laura Davis while Robyn Perkins MCs. The Four Thieves (Battersea), £7, book ahead, 8.30pm-10.30pm

Good cause of the day

You may have noticed that we're huge fans of Fourpure here at Londonist. And tonight you can taste your way through their whole range of brews while raising money for a fantastic cause; all the proceeds from this craft beer tasting evening goes to mental health charity MIND.

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