Things To Do In London Today: Monday 12 March 2018

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Watch the national choral competition at Southbank Centre

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VISIONS OF ZAMBIA: Oil painter Tim Benson's latest exhibition is rather niche, displaying portraits of Zambians with eye conditions such as cataracts and squints. Mall Galleries, free entry, just turn up, 12-17 March

THE LONG SEASON: As part of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival, Barbican Cinema is screening The Long Season. The documentary looks inside Madjal Anjar, a Syrian refugee camp in Lebanon, and is followed by a discussion. Barbican, £12, book ahead, 6pm

LONDON'S ORCHARDS: Not many people put London and orchards together, but tonight you can learn about the history of London's orchards, the situation today, and the challenges of maintaining them. The Gallery (Cowcross Street), £12/£10, book ahead, 6.30pm-8pm

HISTORY MYSTERY: If you like finding out little-known facts, this archive mystery night will hit the spot.  There will be a chance to explore curated sets of 19th and 20th century records and materials including maps, photos, pamphlets and letters. Who knows what you'll discover. Bishopsgate Institute, £11/£7, book ahead, 6.30pm

The Long Season is screened at Barbican

CHORAL COMPETITION: This evening's concert is the culmination of a day of singing competitions for the national choral competition. There are two age bands, under-12s and under-18s. Southbank Centre, £21-£31, book ahead, 6.30pm (although ticket also entitles you to watch the competitions during the day)

SLOVAK DANCE: Here's something you've probably never done before... learn to dance traditional Slovak dance steps from a professionally-trained Slovak dancer. No experience necesary — all levels are welcome. Cecil Sharp House (Camden), £5, just turn up, 7pm-8.30pm

MAKING NEON: Create your very own neon-style artwork on canvas, using electro-luminescent wire. It's deceptively simple, and the kind folks from London Craft Club are there to walk you through. Drink, Shop & Do (King's Cross), £59, book ahead, 7pm-9pm

STORYTELLING: The theme for tonight's Spark Storytelling evening is competitive sides. Go along and tell your story about your own competitive side (it's OK, we all have one), or just kick back with a drink and listen to other peoples' stories. Hackney Picturehouse, £5, book ahead, 7.30pm

KEN CHENG: The British Library may not top your list of comedy venues, but tonight's show focuses on books. The first part is Ken Cheng doing his solo show, Chinese Comedian, followed by his literary sketch show, The Canon. The British Library, £12/£10/£8, book ahead, 7.30pm-9.30pm

Good cause of the day:

Book ahead for Wednesday's charity wine tasting. You'll try eight different wines from around the globe, guided by an expert, with money raised going to Bloody Good Period, an organisation committed to eliminating period poverty. Civil Service Club, £20, book ahead, 14 March