What we're reading:
- London Fashion Week is going fur-free.
- Is London's manufacturing hub at risk?
- London councils accused of holding up rollout of electric car charging points.
Things to do:
OUR FUTURE LIKES: Young people from Bethlem Adolescent Unit, Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, and across south London explore the lives we live on and offline at this art exhibition. See photographs, sculptures, graphics, and other works that respond to social media and its impact on mental health. Bethlem Gallery, free, just turn up, until 16 November
STAMP OF APPROVAL: Good news for devotees of one of the world's most popular hobbies. The UK's largest philatelic exhibition comes to London with a vast array of postage stamps from all over the globe. Business Design Centre (Islington), free, just turn up, until 15 September
THAMES TRADESMEN: Back in the day, you could buy anything from a parrot to a tiger from the traders of the River Thames. Learn all about those who used to hustle on London's waterways at this illustrated talk. Guildhall Library, free, book ahead, 2pm-3pm
Introducing Londonist Session IPA
Want to see if it tastes as good as it looks? Then come to our launch party at the Fourpure Brewery on 16 September (that's this Sunday!) For just a tenner you get an eight hour party, live music, the chance to win Londonist goodies, and four cans of one-off Londonist beer to take home. Find out more here, and book your tickets.
WHISK DESSERT BAR: If pudding is your favourite part of every meal, if you could never fully trust someone who'd choose a cheese board over a chocolate mousse, then you absolutely must visit Whisk's pop-up dessert bar. For today and tomorrow only you can enjoy their three-course dessert menu at 50% off. The Hive Wellbeing (Hackney), £14, book ahead, 5pm-10pm, until 22 September
FIND YOUR RICH: What does wealth look like? Find out on a multi-sensory journey that uses tech to build a personalised profile on what 'rich' means to you. Ok, so the experiment may be a bit of a PR stunt from San Miguel, but that does mean you get six specialty beers and some tapas-style dishes included in your ticket price. The Yard (Shoreditch), £17, book ahead, 5pm-11pm, until 13 September
GIN DINNER: By now, food and wine pairings are old hat. But what about gin? Tuck into an Indian-inspired tasting menu, where each of the five courses is perfectly paired with a bespoke cocktail using Isle of Harris Gin. Highlights included spicy seared Scottish scallops and lamb shoulder rogan josh. Flora Indica (Kensington), £65, book ahead, 6.30pm-10pm
HUMAN NATURE: Take a tour of life on Earth with science writer Dr Adam Rutherford. He reveals that, when it comes to the qualities we consider exclusively human, we're not quite as special as we think we are. The Royal Institution (Mayfair), £16, book ahead, 7pm-8.30pm
MEZCAL APPRECIATION SOCIETY: For this month's meet up dedicated to Mexico's less famous agave-based spirit, Phil Bayly leads a talk on terroir. You'll explore the impact local environmental factors have on the flavour of mezcal the only way you can — by sampling the stuff. Sin Gusano (Haggerston), £20, book ahead, 7pm-9pm
HIP HOP BOAT PARTY: Inua Ellams' Rhythm and Poetry (RAP) party takes to the Thames for a night of hip hop-inspired rhymes and spoken word. Climb aboard the Dixie Queen and prepare to set sail in style. Departs from Butler's Wharf (Bermondsey), £15, book ahead, 7.30pm-10.45pm
LAUGH TRAIN HOME: Mock the Week and Never Mind the Buzzcocks funnyman Adam Bloom is the latest headliner at this boozer-based Battersea comedy night. He'll be tickling your funny bone alongside Matt Price, Hannah Azlan, and MC Robyn Perkins. The Four Thieves (Battersea), £7, book ahead, 8.30pm-10.30pm
Good cause of the day
Wanna help some schoolkids from Herne Hill break a world record? 1500 4-17 year-olds will be hoping to set a new record for the “most contributions to a colour by numbers” by colouring in a newly-commissioned history-themed mural at Herne Hill station underpass. You can join them between 4pm and 8pm — it costs nothing but your time.
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