Things To Do In London: Tuesday 21 November 2017

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GUITARWRIST: On the search for a gift for a music fan? All the fan memorabilia in this jewellery collection is made from used guitar strings, which have been donated by international artists, from Duran Duran to The Darkness. 2 Newburgh Street, £40-£500, just turn up, until 5 January

GILBERT & GEORGE. Check out the latest work from provocative art duo Gilbert & George, at an exhibition which launches tonight. You'll leave with a totally new perspective on beards and you can even purchase six new snazzy poster designs to brighten up your walls. White Cube Bermondsey, free, just turn up, 6pm-9pm

UNITED NATIONS SHORTS: Acid attacks in India and the logistical supply chain behind the former Calais refugee camp are topics explored at this stimulating night of short films and debate. Cinema Museum, free-£5, book ahead, 6.30pm

NERD NIGHT: The Japafication of food, why mobiles have changed everything but the movies, and the invention of lesbianism are topics discussed at this night of entertaining, informative talks to feed the brain. The Backyard Comedy Club, £8, book ahead, 6.30pm

VAGINA TALK. It's been a long time coming but a Vagina Museum is finally opening in the UK. The woman behind the project, Florence Schechter, discusses the current inequality between male and female genitalia and why now is the right time to launch this museum dedicated to lady parts. Haunt (Stoke Newington), £12, book ahead, 7pm-9pm

Check out this short film about an epic pub crawl.

SINGLES LIFE DRAWING: Take a break from the dating apps, step out of your comfort zone and into this life drawing class, where you can explore your creative side and practice your chat-up lines. Drink Shop & Do (King's Cross), £19.70-£34.57, book ahead, 7pm-9.30pm

POETRY UNPLUGGED: Find a willing audience for your carefully crafted words (sign ups between 6.45pm-7.15pm) or just bring your ears to this popular open mic night at the newly refurbed Poetry Cafe. £5/£4, just turn up, 7.30pm

LIVE MUSIC: Get your groove on to global rhythms and thumping contemporary beats from European and African based collective, Afro Celt Sound System. Barbican, £27.50, book ahead, 7.30pm

COMEDY: Guaranteed to make you feel better about your life, Sarah Bennetto talks us through 50 dumb life decisions she's made in this hilariously dark new standup show. Pleasance Theatre, £10, book ahead, 7.45pm

PUB CRAWL DOC: In 1984, four men walked into a pub. No, this isn't the start of a bad joke but the beginnings of a record-breaking mission to visit as many UK pubs as possible. 33 years later, this documentary tells their story. The Hen & Chickens Theatre Bar (Islington), £5, book ahead, 9pm-10pm

Good cause of the day: Volunteer at Crisis at Christmas in London

It's a tough life being homeless, but imagine not having a roof over your head during the coldest, wettest months. Whether you're a dab hand in the kitchen, are skilled with a pair of scissors or can lend a listening ear, Crisis needs you and your skills to see homeless people through the darkest months. Check out the roles available and apply here.