Things To Do Today In London: Wednesday 10 January 2018

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See John Tenniel’s whimsical and nostalgic original wood engravings for Lewis Carroll’s incomparable stories: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There (1871).

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Things to do

SOUND SYSTEMS NOW: As any hardcore music fan and Carnival attendee knows, Britain's sound system culture is alive and well. This exhibition and programme of events celebrates the current generation of reggae sound system operators across the UK. Professor Stuart Hall Building (Goldsmiths University of London), free, just turn up, 10 January- 12 February

WOODCUTS FROM WONDERLAND: Fall in love with John Tenniel's original whimsical wood engravings for Lewis Carroll's enchanting stories, which are on display at Eames Fine Art. Free, book ahead, 11am-6pm, until 28 January

WOMEN, PARLIAMENT & THE VOTE: Dr Mari Takayanagi of the Parliamentary Archives presents this illustrated talk on the Representation of the People's Act 1918, which gave equal voting rights to all men and some women over the age of 30. City of Westminster Archives Centre, free, book ahead, 6pm-7pm

RECLAIMING STREETS: The Reclaiming Streets campaign aims to make Poplar's roads more people-friendly. Bring your ideas for initiatives that could promote walking, cycling or communal activities to the group's meet up walk tonight. St Paul’s Bow Common Church, free, book ahead, 6.30pm-8.30pm

BRAZILIAN JAZZ: Be transported to Rio via Shoreditch at this gig celebrating the sounds of South America. Tonight instrumentalist Mario Bakuna plays a repertoire inspired by the greats of Jazz and Bossa Nova. The Basement Shoreditch, free, book ahead, 6.30pm-10pm

A talk answering all your burning questions about London's sex scene happens today.

LIFE DRAWING GYMNASIA: The Life Drawing Gymnasia is here to take your drawing skills to the next level. Expect a flurry of dance, movement and dynamic life poses from Baleta Nuda models, plus ballet, flamenco and yoga influences set to music – all in the buff. Barons Court Theatre, £16.73-£43.61, book ahead, 7pm, until 13 January

SEX PARTY TALK & Q&A: The sexually curious are well catered for in London, apparently, but it can be a sticky subject to approach for the uninitiated. This talk lets you in on where to find everything from "massage gatherings" and masked balls to swingers parties and tantric temples, as well as what to do (or not do) when you get there. Wusi Creative Space, 4 Broadway Market, £11.35, book ahead, 7pm-9pm

SCIENCE ON SCREEN: See Oscar-winning film The Imitation Game, about genius computer scientist Alan Turing. Stick around for the post-film discussion with leading Francis Crick boffins. Francis Crick Institute (King's Cross), free, book ahead, 7pm-10.15pm

WE ARE FUNNY: Find out if this Dalston comedy night lives up to the bold claim of its title. Tonight's Headliner is Mawaan Rizwan, who recently was tasked with writing an alternative Queen's Christmas speech. Farr's School of Dancing, free, just turn up, 8pm-10.15pm

Good cause of the day: SANE volunteer evening

Make your good deed for the day signing up to become a volunteer for SANE. The mental health charity will be talking you through its services and explaining the roles available at this volunteer evening. St Mark's Studios (Islington), free, book ahead, 6.30pm-8pm