Things To Do Today In London: Monday 9 April 2018

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Monet, minus the water lilies.

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MONET EXHIBITION: The much-hyped Monet & Architecture exhibition opens today at The National Gallery. See the great impressionist in a whole new light, the spotlight turned away from his artistic tributes to the natural world and onto his lesser-known depictions of manmade structures. The National Gallery, £17, book ahead, 10am-6pm, until 29 July

GEORGIANS' MARVELLOUS MEDICINE: The Royal Society of Medicine's Library plays host to a miscellany of Georgian medical texts, which contain 'cures'  ranging from the charmingly absurd to the downright horrifying (a tincture of mercury, anyone?) Catch this free exhibition before it disappears next week. The Royal Society of Medicine (Bond Street), free, just turn up, until 21 April

DEAR BERHTWALD: They say letter writing is a lost art. If you're mourning its demise, go and get your snail mail fix at the British Library, where doctorate student Becky Lawton will introduce you to the earliest surviving letter from Western Europe. She'll be discussing its physical features and what these reveal about the act of letter writing in the 8th century. The British Library , from £4, book ahead, 12.30pm-1.30pm

VOICE JAMS: Know a teen who'd like to become a bit more tuneful? Premises Studios are offering a four days of fast-paced vocal training sessions for 12 to 18 year-olds, culminating in a roof-raising performance at the end of the course. With the likes of the Arctic Monkeys and Rihanna on their books, there's always the chance of bumping into a superstar in the corridors. Premises Studios (Hackney), £25 for all four days, book ahead, 2.30pm-6pm

BRIGHT YOUNG THINGS: Auction house Christie's is staying up late to celebrate the glamour of 1920s and 1930s youth culture. See pieces from Faringdon House, which once entertained the likes of Nancy Mitford, Evelyn Waugh and Cecil Beaton, and enjoy musical interludes inspired by the period courtesy of Opera Prelude. Christie's Auction House (St James's), free entry, just turn up, 6pm-8.30pm

Jamie Stewart plays stripped back versions of Xiu Xiu classics.

MARKETEER'S MASTERCLASS: If you want to become a marketing maverick, confidence is must. Strategic marketing professional Pamella Barotti shares practical exercises based on the latest scientific research, body language and coaching techniques to boost your assertiveness and help you achieve your career goals. You can try out her tips at the drinks reception and networking event that follows her talk (so maybe go easy on the sauce). Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising (Ladbroke Grove) £42.70, book ahead, 6.30pm-9pm

NOT YET SUFFRAGETTE: Comedian and Edinburgh Fringe nominee Natalie Cutler takes our lack of gender equality to task in a one woman show that's equal parts ranty and raucous. 10% of the proceeds go to 50:50 Parliament, an organisation committed to improving the representation of women in government. Theatre N16 (Tottenham), £11, book ahead, 7pm-8.15pm, until 12 April

JAMIE STEWART: Avant pop rocker and Xiu Xiu frontman Jamie Stewart strips down old favourites to an electric guitar and a single voice for this north London gig. He's accompanied by Parisian guitarist Eric Chenaux who brings forth a form of balladry that defies categorisation. The Lexington (Angel), £12, book ahead, 7.30pm

FRANKENSTEIN'S MAKER: Poet and author Fiona Sampson reveals the woman behind one of literature's greatest monsters in a talk that explores the illustrious life of Gothic novelist Mary Shelley. As the daughter of radical thinkers, wife to Percy Bysshe Shelley and, of course, the creator of Frankenstein, Shelley emerges as complex character passionately commited to her art. British Library, from £7, book ahead, 7.15pm

BOOGIE LIKE BRITNEY: Fans of late '90s pop choreography, pay attention. In less than two hours you'll be busting moves like the perennial princess of pop herself. That's right, it's time to perfect the official dance to Britney's breakout banger, Hit Me Baby One More Time. Drink, Shop & Do (King's Cross), £15, book ahead, 8.30pm-10.30pm

Good cause of the day

Three amazing projects vye for your support at the latest edition of Filanthropy. This time, you'll see presentations from arts-based organisations Bluebird Pictures, Cool it Art, and School Ground Sounds. Then you pick the one that speaks to you the most a pledge a tenner to help it continue its wonderful work.