What we're reading
- Sadiq Khan wants a zero emission London by 2050.
- A collection of East End snowmen.
- A comedian has parodied Nike's popular London advert and set it in Birmingham.
Things to do:
JEWELLERY FAIR: Professionals jewellers, silversmiths and makers are exhibiting their wares at this three day jewellery fair, which focuses on unique, British-made products. Kensington Town Hall, £6, just turn up, 2-4 March
ENFIELD PAINTINGS: Last couple of days to see this exhibition of paintings by local Enfield artist Barry Maltz. His watercolour and acrylic paintings depict local Enfield scenes, as well as subjects from his travels abroad. Dugdale Centre (Enfield), free, just turn up, until 3 March
CERAMICS MARKET: There will be odd-shaped plant pots covered in funky patterns and weird art your grandmother probably wouldn't get but that's part of the fun of this ceramics market, showcasing the creative endeavours of more than 60 innovative ceramicists, and DIY potters. Abney Hall (Hackney), free, just turn up, 2-3 March
EVE IN KHAKI: The roles that women played during both world wars is the topic of this talk by Professor Lucy Noakes. Although there was need for female labour, there was also resistance by those concerned for the patriarchy. National Army Museum (Chelsea), free, book ahead, 11.30am-12.30pm
DIPPER MALKIN: Slack off your soggy sarnies and head to Southbank Centre for a free lunchtime concert. Today's the turn of folk music duo Dipper Malkin. Southbank Centre, free, just turn up, 1pm
FEMINIST BOOK CLUB: You've probably heard of 'mansplaining', and tonight, the book that helped to popularise the term is being discussed. Head to Tottenham Court Road for a debate about Rebecca Solnit's Men Explain Things To Me — it's bound to get heated (which is useful in this cold weather). Waterstones Tottenham Court Road, free, book ahead, 7pm
THE ORIGIN OF LIFE: Not to get too deep on a Friday night, but biochemist Nick Lane is discussing how life on earth originated. The Royal Institution, £16/£10, book ahead, 7pm-8.30pm
SWING TIME: Grammy nominated American pianist, vocalist, songwriter and Judy Carmichael performs the music of Fats Waller, with an evening of gems from the Great American Songbook. Watermans (Brentford), £15/£14, book ahead, 8.30pm
SOUNDS OF THE SIXTIES: Nostalgic for the summer of 1967 or wish you were old enough to be? Let the Zoots take you back with their covers of 1960s tunes, from The Beatles to the Beach Boys. The Tropic, Ruislip Social Club, £14, book ahead, 8.30pm-10.30pm
Good cause of the day:
Got a head for heights? Sign up to abseil down the side of St Thomas' Hospital, and get views of the London Eye, Big Ben and other landmarks while you raise money for an excellent cause. £30 plus £150 sponsorship, book ahead, 11 May
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