Things To Do Today In London: Monday 23 April 2018

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Enter the colourful world of Harmonics in Space. Courtesy of Now Gallery.

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THE BEAUTIFUL GAME: Football fans will enjoy this rare collection of football art, on display for the first time ever. See over 140 years of the nation's favourite sport, from the 19th century to the present day. Chris Beetles Gallery (St James's) free, just turn up, until 19 May

HARMONICS IN SPACE: It's your last week to get some colour therapy at Harmonics In Space. A joyful destination for healing through light, colour, shape and sound, artist Fred Butler explores chromotherapy as an antidote to urban living. NOW Gallery (North Greenwich) free, book ahead, until 29 April

AN EDUCATION: See how children in Masindi, north western Uganda, spend their school days at Ben Katzler's candid photography exhibition. He took the pictures as part of his work with RedEarth Education, an NGO that trains primary school teachers in Uganda. A&D Gallery (Marylebone), free, just turn up, until 28 April

MONDAY MARTINIS: Whether you prefer your evening aperitif shaken or stirred, here's some news that's bound to make martini fans happy. Pied à Terre are celebrating the launch of their new cocktail bar by giving away free martinis. Hurry, though — only the first 50 guests through the door will get their hands on one. Pied à Terre (Fitzrovia), free, just turn up, 6pm-8pm

HAVOK AND CARNAGE: American thrash metal is crashing into The Underworld in the form of Colorado-hailing band Havok. They're joined by very special guest The Darkest Hour, as well as Cephalic Carnage and Harlott. The Underworld (Camden) £20, book ahead, 6pm

Make your own kokedama at Neal's Nurseries.

CRAFT A KOKEDAMA: You know what your ceiling needs? More plants. Welcome some more greenery into your life by making your own Kokedama, a unique Japanese hanging plant arrangement. Neal's Nurseries (Wandsworth), £25, book ahead, 7pm-8pm

FEAST FOR THE EYES: Before cookbooks were adorned with glossy, high res photos, chefs of yore had to make to do with illustrations. But that's not all that has changed. Find out more at this panel discussion comprised of expert foodies. The British Library (Euston), £12, book ahead, 7pm-8.30pm

CLUTCH WORKSHOP: Craft yourself some new arm candy at this clutch bag making workshop. Choose from tropical green, millennial pink, elegant black or delicious mulberry velvet and then get accessorising. Drink, Shop & Do (King's Cross) £49, book ahead, 7pm-9pm

WHAT IS ENGLAND: The Nest Collective is marking St George's Day by challenging perceptions of English folk and other global music traditions. Tonight you'll hear East London folk quintet Stick In the Wheel, interdisciplinary artist Ansuman Biswas, Kurdish/Alevi singer Suna Alan, and squeezebox player John Spiers. The Old Church (Stoke Newington), from £15, book ahead, 7pm-11pm

ST GEORGE'S DAY CONCERT: If you like your patron saint celebrations a bit more traditional, head to Cadogan Hall where the Band of the Coldstream Guards, direct from duties at Buckingham Palace, will perform alongside BBC Symphony Orchestra's principle trumpet Alan Thomas, and X Factor winner Sam Bailey. Cadogan Hall (Sloane Square), from £15, book ahead, 7.30pm

Good cause of the day

Life Kitchen is auctioning off 20 painted plates designed by some of the world's most exciting artists, designers and a few famous faces. Your ticket gives you entry to the auction, cava, canapés and an exclusive opportunity to get in a bid first. Everything raised on the night will got toward helping this free cookery initiative for people living with cancer set up new kitchens across the country.