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Things to do today:
ART EXHIBITION: Look at curious sculptures influenced by religion, guilt and childhood, by Wendy Mayer in her first solo exhibition at the Charlie Smith Gallery. Free, just turn up, all day from 11am (until 30 July)
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: Join a day of film-watching, industry talks, and networking at the Camelot International Film Festival. £15, book in advance, 3pm
TUBE ART TALK: Look at past commissions and discover new pieces of art on the tube. Eleanor Pinfield, head of Art on the Underground, speaks to several artists whose work has been featured, and discusses the unconventional space of the tube. Free, just turn up, 6.30pm
WESTMINSTER TALK: Discover the little-known gem in Westminster that is Queen's Park, at this City of London Guides talk. There's also a guided walk on 23 July. £10, book in advance/just turn up, 6.30pm
AUNG SAN SUU KYI: Peter Popham talks about stateswoman and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi, the woman who won Myanmar's first openly contested election in 25 years. £10, book in advance, 6.45pm
SEA CREATURE DRAWING: Try your hand at drawing the underwater world with a drawing class at Charterhouse Aquatics. The class starts with a tour of the aquarium, and you'll also learn about the different species and their habitats. £25, book in advance, 7pm
EALING COMEDY FESTIVAL: Have a giggle courtesy of Seann Walsh at the penultimate night of the Ealing Comedy Festival. Shappi Khorsandi performs tomorrow. £20 (+booking fee), book in advance, 7.45pm
BALANCING ACT: Natalie Reckert aims to astound with her balancing skills in which she tests the limits of her body using lots of eggs. £14/pay what you decide, book in advance/just turn up, 8pm
Good cause of the day
OUTDOOR CINEMA: Visit the Emerald City, with an outdoor film screening of the Wizard of Oz in Clapham, in aid of Royal Trinity Hospice. £15, book in advance, 6.30pm (film starts at sunset)
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Our daily pick of Funzing events
ROOFTOP POOL PARTY: Dig out your speedos and dip into the jacuzzi on the rooftop of Sanctum Hotel Soho. There will also be tunes from DJs and special guests - who needs Ibiza?! £15, 23/30 July
LONDON TREASURE HUNT: Use London architecture and statues to solve riddles and clues, before finishing your thirsty work with a pint at the pub. £15, 24 July
