Underground secrets
As you whizz about on a subterranean journey from Greenford to Oxford Circus, or Epping to Stratford, take a couple of minutes out to learn about the secrets of the Central Line. Which is the least-used station on the network? And where can you wait at an award-winning bus shelter? Find out here.
Things to do
Buttons provided by YPlan.
EARLY MORNING CHOIR:
Head to The Phoenix on Cavendish Square to join in with Dawn Chorus, a new, pre-work choir. Led by expert vocal coaches and supported by the live karaoke brand Rockaoke, wake yourself up with rock and pop songs. £7, 7.30am
Get Tickets
LUNCHTIME KNITTING:
Every third Tuesday of the month The Fleming Collection hosts Lunchtime Yarn — a peaceful knitting session. You’ll be knitting blankets and clothing for charity Knit for Peace. All materials supplied. Free, just turn up, 1pm-3pm
JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY:
Join specialist tea merchants The Tea House at Buddha Bar in Knightsbridge for a three-course meal and traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Learn all about Sencha, Matcha and Teaware. £45, 5pm
Get Tickets
POETRY FILM SCREENING:
Lyrix Organix present a screening of their film We are Poets alongside spoken word performances and live music. Poet Dean Atta will be in conversation with director of Apples and Snakes Lucy Crompton-Reid as well as performing his own poetry. £7, prebook, 6pm
POPUPALOS:
Head to The Jam Tree in Clapham for a nine course Mediterranean extravaganza using fresh and seasonal ingredients, accompanied by live music and great Greek atmosphere. £40, prebook, 6pm-11pm
WELLINGTON'S LONDON:
Join a guided walk marking the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, looking into London society at the time, Wellington's stomping grounds in St James's and how news of the victory was received by the Prince Regent and commemorated artistically. £9/£7, just turn up, 6.30pm
LITERARY SPEED DATING:
Literary Speed Dating uses pretty much the same method as regular speed dating, with four minutes to chat to each person before moving on to the next. But this time, the talk is all about books, from Harry Potter to George Eliot. Age 25-40. Takes place at Nordic Bar in Soho. £20, 7pm
Get Tickets
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN:
Art Macabre holds a life drawing workshop at The Proud Archivist in Haggerston, based on the work of fashion designer Alexander McQueen. Practice your life drawing and fashion illustration skills by the Regent's Canal. Age 18+. £20, 7.30pm
Get Tickets
COMEDY:
Sketch and character comics Alison Thea-Skot and Lazy Susan preview their Edinburgh shows at The Betsey Trotwood in Clerkenwell. £4, just turn up, 7.30pm
JAZZ MUSIC:
Giacomo Smith's House Band hosts a night of Gypsy, Swing and Stride music at Jazz Club Soho, featuring London musicians. £15, 8.30pm
Get Tickets
Good cause of the day
Tête à Tête: The Opera Festival opens today at venues around King’s Cross. Homeless performers from Streetwise Opera are first up for a 30 minute show exploring the joy, humour and darker undertones of TV watching. £7.50/£9.50, prebook, 7pm
Don’t miss out
Never miss any of the amazing stuff happening in London by subscribing to our mailing list. Tailor the emails you receive from us to suit your London needs, whether it’s daily news and listings, weekend plans or a summary of what’s been happening that day, we’ve got you covered.
Find more London events in our Free & Cheap events listings. Want to see your event in these last-minute listings? Email us at [email protected] at least 48 hours before the event, and we will consider it for inclusion. Note: due to high volumes of email, we can’t always reply.
