Things To Do In London: Tuesday 23 September 2014

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See a screening of De Marathon at The Dutch Centre.

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BLOOD: Today’s opportunities to donate blood are at Cathedral Hall in Victoria, Bishopsgate Institute near Liverpool Street, Sainsbury's in New Cross and the usual donor centres. See site for terms and conditions.

PARLIAMENT: Londonist readers get 20% off midweek guided or audio tours of the Houses of Parliament during party conference season. Book tickets online through Ticketmaster, in person at the box office or by phone on 0844 847 1672 and use promo code LMIDD20

JAZZ FEST: The 2nd Latin Jazz Festival begins today at Pizza Express Soho Jazz Club, with music influenced by Brazil, Argentina and Venezuela. Various prices, prebook, until 27 September

GUILDHALL LIBRARY: Dr Gavin Dixon explores brass instrument manufacture in early 20th century London, particularly focusing on instruments made for military use during the First World War. The event takes place inside the historic Guildhall Library in the City. Free, prebook, 6pm

CRAFT WORKSHOP: Join a free African textile workshop and create your own textile print. Start to design your fabric and have a chance to use mono printing techniques. The event takes place at Fablab London, close to Bank. Free, prebook, 6.30pm

LONDON STORIES: Storytellers from The History Press are now at Waterstones Piccadilly every Tuesday to share legends, myths and tales for grown-ups. Tonight is the turn of Helen East and Rick Wilson who will tell the tale of 2,000 years of London history. Free, prebook, 7pm

DOUGLAS ADAMS: Jem Roberts and Marie Phillips sing the praises of Hitchhikers' Guide author Douglas Adams, at Foyles on Charing Cross Road. £5, prebook, 6.42pm

WINE TASTING: The first meeting of the new Herne Hill Wine Club takes place at OTC Bar on Railton Road in Herne Hill, and is aimed at anyone from complete beginners to wine connoisseurs. £20, prebook, 7pm

WAR MEDICINE: The Royal Institution hosts a talk about the effect that World War One had on the advance of medical technology. Speakers are Emily Mayhew of Imperial College London and  psychiatrist and clinical psychologist Louis Crocq. £12/£8/£6, prebook, 7pm

CRICK CRACK CLUB: The adult storytelling night is back, with a double-bill of fairytales courtesy of Ben Haggarty and Nell Phoenix. Takes place at The Forge in Camden. £10/£8, prebook, 7.30pm

THE DARKEST DAYS: Historian Douglas Newton is at Bishopsgate Institute, debating whether we should question the standard account of World War One. What was the real motivation for Britain going to war? Newton is joined by Professor Vron Ware of Kingston University and Joe Glenton, author of Soldier Box. £9/£7, prebook, 7.30pm

MARATHON FILM: The Dutch Centre, near London Wall, screens Dutch comedy film De Marathon. The film has English subtitles and is about four garage mechanics starting to train for a marathon. £10, prebook, 7.30pm

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