Things To Do Today In London: Tuesday 6 September 2016

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Unlimited at Southbank Centre celebrates the artistic vision and originality of disabled artists.

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Things to do today:

UNLIMITED FESTIVAL: Reimagined film moments with deaf and disabled dancers, a silent room showing what it's like to have a speech disability and Kaite O'Reilly in conversation are all on the programme at Southbank Centre's Unlimited Festival. Free, but ticketed — book in advance, varying times 6-11 September

CHRISTIE'S LATES: View a 1.5m mechanical corkscrew and hear the director general of the Royal Photographic Society talk about the history of Leica cameras at Christie's invention and curiosity-themed Late. Free, just turn up, 6pm

CROQUETAS CHALLENGE: Sample London's tastiest croquetas at Ember Yard's Croquetas Challenge. Salt Yard, The Modern Pantry and Brindisa Tapas Soho are among the big names competing. £15, book in advance 6pm

OPERA: Soprano Ilona Domnich's concert is followed by a Q&A conducted by Ashutosh Khandekar. Free, book in advance, 6.15pm

MEMORIES TALK: Find out how research has shaped what we know about our memories with a talk at the Royal Institution. £14, book in advance, 7pm

CATALAN INDEPENDENCE: Learn about the fight for Catalan independence and its place within the various crises of independence across Europe. Free, book in advance, 7pm

SHAKESPEARE AND KEATS: English Professor Robert White explores how Shakespeare's works influenced romantic poet Keats. Keats House. £8, book in advance, 7pm

COMEDY GIG: Sheraz Yousaf MCs and hosts six comedians at The Gunners Pub for a night of belly laughs. £3, just turn up, 8pm


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See Southern gothic masterpiece The Night of the Hunter in Brompton Cemetery. Photo: Sarah Ginn

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ART WORKSHOP: Imperial College Healthcare Charity are holding a drop-in drawing workshop at Charing Cross Hospital. There are also contemporary dance performances inspired by the Henry Moore sculpture outside, poetry readings and Japanese theatre performances. Free, book in advance, noon


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ROOFTOP YOGA: Refresh both your mind and body with a yoga class on the Qbic Hotel rooftop — why not complete your healthy morning with a wholesome breakfast from the hotel's restaurant? £10, 10/15/18/24 September

NATURAL BEAUTY WORKSHOP: Whether you want to make organic beauty products for yourself or a friend, Naz's class will cover everything you need to know. £29, 17 September/1/16 October