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Things to do today:
PROJECT AWESOME: Get a 'power boost of positivity' at Project Awesome's fitness movement at The Scoop, Tower Bridge. Expect dazzling views of the city as you catch it at its best time. Every Wednesday, prebook, 6.30am
TAKE A PEEK INTO SIKHISM: Take a tour of a traditional Sikh temple accompanied by hymns and prayers. Feast on langar (a vegetarian meal) and learn all about Sikhism and its role in the London community with knowledgeable guide, Jaswant. £12/£4, prebook, 8am
THE FORMATION OF OUR GALAXY: With one hundred billion solar masses in the typical galaxy, like our Milky Way, how are they formed? At Gresham College's The Formation Of Our Galaxy, Professor Joseph Silk presents the mind-blowing galactic facts of how it all began. Free, just turn up, 1pm
RICH MIX MUSIC: Palestinian artist Mohammed Joha combines collage, painting and photography in his work, expressing Gaza's loss of innocence. In this Rich Mix evening, view his latest exhibition, Joha's Journey, with Arabic music from Watan Trio and DJ Faisal Hamdan. Free, just turn up, 6pm
WHAT IS POVERTY: Is inequality rising in the UK? What does it actually mean to live in poverty? In this evening of flash talks at Regent Hall, hear from organisations working to support people affected by the challenges of living in poverty. £5, prebook, 6.30pm
BIND, PULL, SNAP: Discover the history and practice of printing with expert-led talks and three hands-on workshops at this Old Street event. Bind your own mini book, print its cover and make a pin hole camera. Essentially, become a one-person printing press. £10, prebook, 7pm
BEER TASTING: Got a taste for beer, but not for hangovers? Nearly 0% beer could be your new favourite tipple. Taste a dazzling selection at Machine No. 3 this Wednesday. Experts, Drydrinker.com will be on hand to talk you through the flavours. £15, prebook, 7pm
BOOKS AND CHOCOLATE: Galaxy Quick Reads's 10th birthday at Foyles. The evening will be packed with readings and discussions with authors Cathy Rentzenbrink, Fanny Blake, Elizabeth Buchan, Veronica Henry, Rowan Coleman and Matt Haig. Goody bags and wine are included too. Free, prebook, 7pm
DANCE TRIO: Three dance performances by Lydia Cottrell, Tania Soubry and Mark Carberry storm the stage at Conway Hall. Be some of the first to see their new work in this energetic show. £2-£10, prebook, 7.45pm
GHOSTLY GOINGS ON: Take a walk on the spooky side of London's East End in this creepy ghost tour. Murky murders, dastardly deeds — this two hour trip through cobbled streets will leave your spine tingling. £9, prebook, 8pm
COMEDY: Irish comic, Andrew Maxwell (Stand Up Central, Mock The Week etc), isn’t afraid to take on the day’s big issues, so catch last year's Fringe award swiper being opinionated about politics at Brixton’s Prince of Wales. £12/£10, prebook, 8pm
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There's a new city of Love...
With Valentine's Day peeking round the corner at us like a cheeky little cupid, we're talking dating in London at Conway Hall. London Is Dating matches up a panel of daters and dalliers to discover all about how we meet people in London. Whether you're a swiper, a speed dater or a believer in the "meet cute", we want to hear your views on dating in the Big Smoke.
Ticket holders will also be invited to try our Londonist Lover-In questionnaire where we try and seat you with other like-minded people on the night. You never know who you might meet...
Head to the event page to buy tickets for London Is Dating on 11 February, 7.30pm. Tickets cost £8/£5
Good cause of the day
Have a cuppa for The Big Tea Cosy in support of The Haven — a UK-wide breast cancer charity. From 8-14 February, get together with friends, families, colleagues and anyone else, to make a brew while raising money for breast cancer support. See website for details.
