Things to do is sponsored by Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
What we're reading
- New compact living micro-flats could reduce the issue of unaffordable housing for young workers.
- London nursery protects its youngsters from toxic air by installing £13,000 filters.
- TfL say data from passengers' Wi-Fi usage on the tube can be used to prevent overcrowding.
- London's defunct tram network, and what can be learned from it.
Things to do
MOVING UP: Are you interested in the development of London's land above stations which is so highly sought after by... well, everyone? Centre for London's new report Ideas Above Your Station is being launched with talks and an audience Q&A asking how we can make the most of the development opportunities offered by London's stations. Arup (Marylebone), free, book ahead, 8am-10am
JACK THE RIPPER: Over 100 years have elapsed since Jack the Ripper's heinous deeds, and the Whitechapel murders still captivates the publics imagination. Steve Newman has been a London tour guide for over 20 years and the Ripper tour has always been his most popular one. He's on hand to breakdown why the public are still fascinated by this enduring mystery. Shoe Lane Library, free, just turn up, 12.30pm-1.30pm
WRITING FOR BREAD: Aphra Behn, born 1640, was one of the first women in the country to become a professional writer and earn a living from it. Learn more about her life on this free walking tour, with a second part to be held later in the autumn. Holborn Station Kiosk, free, just turn up, 1pm
MASCULINITY: The National Army Museum is following up its Feminism Late with a Masculinity Late, hosting talks and creative workshops exploring society's understanding of masculinity and, in particular, its connection to the army. What does it meant to be a man in the 21st century? National Army Museum (Chelsea), £12, book ahead, 6.30pm-9.30pm
HACKNEY ARTS: Hackney Arts Season is jam packed full of experiences designed to bring your creativity to life. Check out the events schedule, or just have a good knees-up at the launch party (age 18+). Netil360 (London Fields), free, book ahead, 6.30pm-10.30pm
SPOKEN NERD: 'Nerds' Matt Parker, Steve Mould, and Helen Arney have all appeared on various BBC panel programmes to inject the silly into the periodic table, and the nonsense into numbers. Now they've taken to the stage with their brand new tour You Can't Polish a Nerd. Until 15 September. Canada Water Library, £12, book ahead, 7pm-9pm
RYE HERE RYE NOW: Working as a creative can be a solitary affair. This new weekly event is a great opportunity to join others in the industry for drinks and discussion, and even share your projects with the group. Who knows what you could build with a little team work? John the Unicorn (Peckham Rye), free, just turn up, 7pm-10pm
MINDFULNESS: Good mental health is mental wealth, and City and Lit and Books Beyond Borders have organised a lineup of talks, debates and seminars celebrating the aspects of life that contribute to people's mental wellbeing. John Lyon Theatre (Holborn), £3/£5/£10, book ahead, 7pm-10pm
GET THE GIGGLES: The Greenwich Comedy Festival showcases some of the best comedy talent currently on the circuit, from 13-17 September. Today the spotlight is on Reginald D Hunter, Ellie Taylor, Andrew Maxwell and Kiri Pritchard-Mclean. Check out the rest of the week's lineup to see when your favourites are on stage. National Maritime Museum (Greenwich), £20/£25, book ahead, 7.30pm
PAINT LIKE BANKSY: If you're a wannabe street artist or just love a good bit of Banksy, PopUp Painting will teach you everything you need to know to unleash your creativity with a glass of wine and a paint brush. All equipment is provided. The Castle (Farringdon), £30, book ahead, 7.30pm-10pm
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Bee-keeping, craft beer and farm animals
Sounds like a fun combination to us. All will be present at Harvest Stomp, a free festival at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to say goodbye to summer.
Think traditional village fete — jam tasting, splat the rat and Morris dancing — meets east London festival, and you get the vibe. Fuel up on craft beer and plenty of foodie options before dancing the day away to up and coming bands and local choirs, who will fill the park on 24 September.
Take part in cookery classes, or get the kids involved with an arty workshop — they may even want to have a go on the world's longest tunnel slide, the ArcelorMittal Orbit (tickets required).
Harvest Stomp is a free entry event — find out more about what's going on here.
Food review: pretty good a manger
On paper Cojean doesn't sound that different to the rest of London's sandwich-and-salad chains: chicken Caesars, smoked salmon sandwiches, bright orange and deep green juices. But the Parisian import's doing some things differently, with 10% of its profits going to charity, via a foundation with projects ranging from training programs in Calcutta and nutrition programmes in Sri Lanka to emergency assistance for homeless people in France. There are also some refreshing differences on the food front. The juices are about the same as you'd find at Crussh and similar chains — fresh, zingy and pricey. But the generic-sounding lunch options come with interesting twists and French flair: the chicken Caesar's garnished with fresh raspberries, a cream cheese sandwich is spread with honey, and the vegetarian lasagne option — currently pumpkin, spinach and hazelnut — is surprisingly low-cal but feels thoroughly rich. There's just one branch in London for now, but if it multiplies here at the same rate it has in Paris that'd be très bien in our books. Cojean, 50-52 Ludgate Hill, EC4M 7EX. ★★★★☆ Lydia Manch
Art review: abstract landscapes
Head to north London for two landscape artists with contrasting styles. Sam Peacock uses industrial techniques to incorporate items like coffee and liquorice into this work, while Hannah Ivory Baker creates wild massive landscapes in charcoal. Both sets of works bristle with intensity. From Folkestone to Cornwall - Hannah Ivory Baker & Sam Peacock at Highgate Contemporary Art, 26 Highgate High Street, N6 5JG, free. Until 24 September ★★★☆☆ (Tuesday-Sunday) Tabish Khan
Good cause of the day: go double denim with B*witched
Jeans for Genes Day is not just for secondary schoolers looking to get out of wearing their uniform for a day. Anyone can take part and help raise money to help people who have been diagnosed with the vast number of genetic disorders that have been discovered. On 22 September, denim dabblers B*witched (remember them?) headline the Clapham Grand, in aid of the charity. There are also prizes, themed cocktails (jean and tonic anyone?) and a disco.
