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SIXTIES SCULPTURES: Revisit the minimal and post-minimal art scene of the 60s and 70s at this exhibition celebrating three boundary-breaking female artists. Anthropomorphic sculpture meets brutalism in the work of Wanda Czelkowska, while the Rosemarie Castoro's surreal yet mathematically precise paintings and Lydia Okumura's Brazilian geometric avant-garde works also feature. Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac (Mayfair), free, just turn up, 10am-6pm, 25 June-11 August
CYNTHIA CORBETT SUMMER EXHIBITION: Pop art, photography and sculpture all feature in the Cynthia Corbett Gallery's annual exhibition, which this year has a special focus on Deborah Azzopardi. It also brings together works by winners of the Young Master Arts Prize that pay homage to the history of art. Royal Opera Arcade Gallery (St James's), free, just turn up,11am-7pm, 25 June-7 July
LOST IN A DREAM: See the stars of London's grassroots music disappear before your very eyes in a portrait photography exhibition where the subjects gradually fade to black over the course of a week. They'll be stepping out of their frames and into a King's Cross boozer for seven days worth of performances. The Harrison (King's Cross), free, just turn up, 7.30pm-10.30pm, 25 June-1 July
SCULPTURE IN THE CITY: A eclectic collection of outdoor artworks will be cropping up around the Square Mile this week, thanks to a bunch of internationally renowned artists. This year's batch of Sculpture in the City creators are decidedly less male-dominated than 2017's, with the likes of Sarah Lucas, Amanda Lwin, and Marina Abramovic giving some colour to London's financial district. Various locations (Square Mile), free, just turn up, 27 June-June 2019
Monday 25 June
A COMPARISON OF CARE: What do fine dining and day surgery have in common? Find out at an immersive event that draws on observational research undertaken in NHS surgical wards and swanky restaurants in pursuit of improving patient experience. Royal College of Nursing Library and Heritage Centre (Marylebone), free, book ahead, 2pm-7pm
SHOOT FROM THE HIP: Beat the Monday blues with a night of free improvised comedy. Angel Comedy Club's resident improv troupe Shoot From the Hip are back at The Camden Head to tickle your funny bone. The Camden Head (Islington), free, just turn up, 8pm-10pm
Tuesday 26 June
INTERGRATE DISINTEGRATE: See the work of students from City Lit's Extended Drawing for Artists and Makers course at their end of year exhibition. If that inspires you to unleash your own creativity, there's still time to get booked onto this year's programme. R.K. Burt Gallery (Southwark), free, just turn up, 10am-5pm, until 28 June
CONGRESS HOUSE TOUR: Hugh Broughton Architects have spent the last 23 years and counting painstakingly restoring the Grade II* listed Congress House. See what they've accomplished on a ground floor tour of the modernist building, which includes a peek at the marble hall and glass Rookery entrance. Congress House (Great Russell Street), free, book ahead, 6pm-7pm
THE YEAR OF WONDER WOMAN: Before Gal Gadot filled Wonder Woman's red knee-high boots, there was Lynda Carter. Watch the 1975 pilot of Wonder Woman and reflect on both incarnations, to help weigh up this DC Comics icon's feminist credentials through the ages. Library (Holborn), free, just turn up, 6pm-8pm
Wednesday 27 June
RHOMAN RODEAO: Explore Islington's mythical past at an exhibition of archaeological artefacts 'discovered' in the borough. Joshua Goode explores legends of Medieval beasts and ancient Roman graves through his works — and you can join him in unearthing such treasures during a live excavation at noon. James Freeman Gallery (Islington), free, just turn up, 11am-6pm, until 7 July
SPANISH SHIP: Liven up hump day with a nose around a handmade wooden schooner. The tall ship Atyla sails around the world providing a programme of adventure and coaching experiences — and you can help a new generation of seafarers achieve their dreams by dropping your spare change in the donation tin for their scholarship programme. South Quay Square (Canary Wharf), free, just turn up, 12pm-4pm
SEXUALITY LATE: In collaboration with Pride in London, the Science Museum is hosting a LGBTQ+ inspired Late. Be serenaded by Drag Kings and Queens, test your artist skills in a genital drawing competition, and take part in a drag race. Science Museum (South Kensington), free, book ahead for some events, 6.45pm-10pm
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Sounds Like London: our picks this week
June brings the Mayor of London's Sounds Like London campaign to the capital — a month-long celebration of both women in music and London's grassroots music scene. Here's our pick of this week's Sounds Like London events:
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE: Opera fans should make their way down to Trafalgar Square to see Puccini's La Bohème up on the big screen. Here's hoping the traffic surrounding the square isn't too bad — we don't want honking horns drowning out those high notes. Trafalgar Square, free, 6.45pm-11pm, 26 June
DIRTY BONES BEATS & BITES: They're rolling out the lawn at Newburgh, for people to lounge about as NYC restaurant Dirty Bones provide the beats and bites to help you revel. Newburgh Quarter, free, 5pm-9pm, 28 June
LEVEL UP: Women who are looking to get into the music industry, could do worse than attending this industry networking event, stuffed with well connected figures. Fabric, free (sign up to attend), 8pm-11pm, 28 June
Thursday 28 June
GLADIATOR'S TRAVELATOR: Do you have the speed, the strength, the heart to be a winner? Find out as you take on the infamous Travelator from classic 90s game show Gladiators. All that lies between you and victory is a conveyor belt, an inflatable slide, and a ticking clock — but it's trickier than it looks. The Lawn (Paddington Basin), free, book ahead, 11am-5pm
RICE-TAURANT: Lunch out for less with the help of Tilda's pop up Freestyle Ricetaurant. For only a fiver, the Tilda chefs will provide everything you need to create a delicious Thai, South American, Caribbean, South Indian or Middle Eastern rice-based dish from scratch. 133 Bethnal Green Road, £5, book ahead, from 1.30pm, until 30 June
RIBA LATE: The Royal Institute of British Architects is opening the doors to its art deco headquarters for a special evening of optical trickery in celebration of its Disappear Hear exhibition. You'll quite literally see RIBA turned upside-down and inside-out in their exploration of perspective, with highlights including interactive gaming and a perspectival drawing workshop. RIBA (Marylebone), free, book ahead, 6pm-9.30pm
HACKNEY OPEN STUDIOS: Expect live screen-printing, life drawing classes, and copious amounts of art as Hackney Downs Studios opens its doors to the public once more. They'll also be screening the England vs Belgium game on the big screen for all you footie fans. Hackney Downs Studios, free, book ahead, 6pm-1am
CLOWNING AROUND: In a world where we're expected to be equipped for everything, what happens when our mental resilience falls short? That's the question posed by A Clown Show About Rain — a physical comedy complete with dance theatre, clowning, and shrunken coats. New Diorama Theatre (Camden), £5, book ahead, 8pm
Friday 29 June
HORNIMAN WORLD GALLERY: On the 117th anniversary of its launch, the Horniman Museum & Gardens opens its new World Gallery. Be one of the first to see its collection of over 3,000 objects from around the globe. Horniman Museum & Gardens, Forrest Hill, free, 10am-5.30pm
BENEFIT HAPPY HOUSE: Let Benefit Cosmetics put a smile on your face at their Happy House pop-up. There's four rooms of endorphin-releasing activities for you to discover, including fun fairs attractions and a highly Instagrammable glitter shower. White Space (Great Newport Street), free, just turn up, 11am-8pm
JAZZ ON THE WATER: Pack a picnic and wander along to Regent's Canal towpath for a lazy evening of jazz and spoken word. The London Bookbarge (Granary Square), free, just turn up, 6pm-10pm
ROOT DOWN: Live art meets music, spoken word, and hip hop in the form of Bar Ninety One's fourth edition of Root Down. There are some open mic slots available if you're feeling brave. Bar Ninety One (Brick Lane), free, book ahead, 7.30pm-10.30pm
Saturday 30 June
WINDRUSH CELEBRATION: Sadiq Khan marks the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire at City Hall with a day of performances, panel discussions, and personal testimonies. Featured contributors include Afua Kirsch, Kwame Kwei-Armah, and Sharmaine Lovegrove. Windrush City Hall (London Bridge), free, book ahead, 11am-8pm
ABBEVILLE FETE: Clapham's annual summer fete turns 22 this year and this time it has a circus-themed extravaganza for you to get stuck in to. Don't miss the dog beauty pageant. (Clapham), free, just turn up, 12pm-5pm
GALLERY BUS TOUR: All aboard the Galleries Association's vintage routemaster for an arty tour of west London. You get to see 11 art shows entirely for free while taking in all the sights the areas has to offer between stops. Meet on corner of Oxford Gardens and Portobello Road (Ladbroke Grove), free, book ahead, 1pm-3pm
D-CONSTRUCTION: A huge metal structure becomes a playground, a prison, and a place of expression in a high octane hip hop dance performance on the streets of Hounslow. Bell Square (Hounslow), free, just turn up, 3pm/9.30pm
Sunday 1 July
SOHO VILLAGE FETE: The traditional British summer fete gets a Soho twist this weekend. Watch Soho's finest servers battle it out in the world famous Waiter's Race, stuff your face at a spag bol eating contest, and let the fiercest of drag queens give you a lesson in fabulousness. St Anne's Church Gardens (Soho), free, just turn up, 12pm-6pm
ALLOTMENT OPEN DAY: Peruse the plots at London's oldest allotment, where you can find a WWII Anderson Centre, an onsite apiary, and a recycled shed. Part of the Northfields Allotment is facing the threat of redevelopment, so make sure you check out this historic site in all its glory while you still can. Northfields Allotments (West Ealing), free, just turn up, 1pm-5pm
THOM TUCK: Comic and possible masochist Thom Tuck has watched every single straight-to-DVD Disney spin-off so you don't have to. He'll be dissecting the likes of Simba's Pride, Cinderella III and The Return of Jafar for your amusement at Angel Comedy Club. The Bill Murray (Islington), £3, book ahead, 2.45pm
HARRIET KEMSLEY: Meet the Joans. The first is considered a real lady, the kind of woman you'd take to meet your mum, while the second has earned quite the reputation for the notches on her bedpost. Multi-award winning comedian Harriet Kemsley explores why this second Joan is judged so harshly in her deeply personal new solo show. Grosvenor Arms (Shaftesbury), free, just turn up, 4pm
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