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MOWGLI: In the ancient Brunel Tunnels, a young, forgotten boy comes of age and begins to seek his rightful place in the world. With folk song, thrilling movement and live music, this is The Jungle Book as you've never seen it before. Brunel Museum (Rotherhithe), £16.50, book ahead, 17 July-11 August
ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER: Hackney's oldest house plays host to some teeny tiny visitors this summer. Take the kids to Sutton House and keep your eyes peeled for the traces left behind by two helpful but elusive elves. Artist and prop maker Ross Nicholson has created a trail of tiny items for you to find to accompany the London College of Fashion’s exhibition ‘Footnotes’. Sutton House (Hackney), £7 (included in museum admission), just turn up, 12pm-5pm, 21 July-2 September
BURY THE HATCHET: The real-life story of suspected axe murderess Lizzie Borden has been retold countless times over the years but, to our knowledge, never with bluegrass music. That is until now. Catch this feminist, musical reimagining of the case that gripped 1890s America and continues to fascinate today. The Hope Theatre (Islington), £15, book ahead, 7.45pm, 24 July-11 August
LAMPLIGHTERS: Fancy yourself as a bit of a 007? Then we've got a mission for you. Part game, part interactive theatre, part improv comedy, Lamplighters sees spy master Neil Connolly task you, his audience, with solving the mystery of an agent lost in the field. Old Red Lion Theatre (Clerkenwell), £17, book ahead, 7.30pm-8pm, 24 July-18 August
JAM SHED SUPPER CLUB: Fans of MasterChef, this is the supper club for you. Contestants from the iconic culinary competition will be cooking up a storm all summer at the Southbank Centre. Steve Kielty kicks off the action with his glazed dry-aged Herefordshire brisket. Southbank Centre (Waterloo), £45, book ahead, 6pm-8pm/8.30pm-10.30pm, 24 July-8 September
Monday 23 July
SLAY IN YOUR LANE: Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené come to the 4th Estate Literary Salon to discuss their new book, Slay In Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible. They're chatting about their guide to life for black British women with journalist and broadcaster Charlene White. The Book Club (Shoreditch), £8, book ahead, 7pm-9pm
THICK AND TIGHT: The decidedly NSFW-sounding dance duo Thick and Tight bring some familiar faces to life in their new triple bill. Spend the evening with Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana, and see Queen Victoria and Miss Havisham engage a mournful yet monstrous modernist ballet. Wilton's Music Hall (Whitechapel), £15, book ahead, 7.30pm
LYNN RUTH MILLER: At 84 years young, comedienne and BGT star Lynn Ruth Miller is on a quest to find the perfect man... that is if he exists, of course. Join her as she looks back on her past loves through storytelling and song. Brasserie Zedel (Piccadilly), £18, book ahead, 9.15pm
Tuesday 24 July
WILD TURKEY 101s: Adulting — are you doing it right? Not until you learn to barbecue like a boss, or at least mix a decent drink. Let American bourbon distillers Wild Turkey pass on the tricks of the trade with two bespoke workshops — the first on how to perfectly smoke meat using homemade marinades and rubs, and the second on crafting a killer Old Fashioned. Hot Box (Spitalfields), £35, book ahead, 6.30pm
ART TIPPLE: Creativity isn't the only thing that's flowing at Art Tipple's wine and canvas club. Head to Railway Tavern Bromley for a glass of vino and a few artistic pointers to help you create your own soothing abstract lavender field painting. Railway Tavern Bromley, £25, book ahead, 7.30pm-10pm
ORCHESTRA LE MANGELEPA: Dig out your dancing shoes for one of the greatest Congelese rumba big band's first ever London show. Orchestre Les Mangelepa light up downtown Nairobi every single week, and now bring their distinctive East African flavour all the way to Shoreditch. Rich Mix (Shoreditch), £15, book ahead, 8pm
Wednesday 25 July
GRAPHIC NOVEL MAKING: Be the hero of your own comic book with the help of artist and scholar Dr Sarah Lightman, who is currently putting the finishing touches on her own autobiographical graphic novel. In this afternoon workshop, she'll teach you how to harness the medium to tell your own story. Jewish Museum London (Camden), £8.50 (includes museum admission), book ahead, 2pm-3.30pm, until 28 July
BOUQUET WORKSHOP: Woo your beloved with a hand-tied bouquet you've created yourself, with a little help from Bloom & Wild florists. They'll even give you a complimentary glass of fizz to help get those creative juices flowing. Busaba (Westfield Stratford City), £40, book ahead, 6.30pm-7.30pm/8pm-9pm
LA VIE EN ROSÉ: Rosé wine gets a bit of a bad rep, but prepare to have any preconceptions about this pink-hued tipple busted at Luigi Buonanno's tasting session. You'll get to sample six wines that have a collective value of over £30. Bargain. The Heathcote and Star (Leyton), £12, book ahead, 7.30pm-10pm
Thursday 26 July
T20 CRICKET: It's Middlesex vs Hampshire at Lord's tonight, in the Vitality Blast T20 series. Expect fast-paced cricket, and the odd flame thrower. Perfect for getting that mate with the short attention span into the game. Lord's (Marylebone), £25 adults, £5 children, book ahead, 6.15pm
SUMMER EVENING SCREENINGS: Soak up that sunshine on the Brunel Museum roof garden — complete with delicious street food and cocktails — before descending into the world’s oldest railway tunnel shaft for a film screening. Just like Brunel would have wanted it. Brunel Museum (Rotherhithe), £25, book ahead, 6.30pm-10pm (partner)
SUNRISE: See a German Expressionist classic from the dog days of silent cinema, accompanied by a live jazz score. The Meg Morley Trio will be providing the soundtrack to Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, the F.W Murnau love story that's consistently lauded as one of the greatest films of all time. The 1901 Arts Club (Waterloo), £13, book ahead, 6.30pm-10pm
FRAN AND FLORA: Violinist Flora Curzon and folk/experimental cellist Francesca Ter-Berg combine traditional Roma and Klezmer string music with their own contemporary compositions in a night celebrating exquisite music that was suppressed by the Nazi regime. The Wiener Library (Russell Square), £10, book ahead, 6.30pm-8pm
ST PAUL'S AT SUNSET: Experience the magic of St Paul's Cathedral at twilight, which is staying open late for the next five Thursdays. It's a rare chance for you to get snap happy in the Baroque masterpiece, with photography being both allowed and encouraged. St Paul's Cathedral, £16, book ahead, 6.30pm-9pm
BEATFOX: Head to Sabrina and Paul's place (that's someone's actual gaff, FYI) for stellar beatboxing act BeatFox. Your ticket includes Italian canapés and welcome glass of prosecco. Private home (Kilburn Park), £25, book ahead, 7.30pm-10.30pm
Friday 27 July
LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE: Take your bright sparks to discover the electrifying and occasionally explosive science that brought us out of the darkness and into the light. Science presenter and demo builder Natasha Simons will take you from our fiery cave dwelling origins to the cutting edge lasers of the future. The Royal Institution (Mayfair), £16, book ahead, 6pm-7.15pm
A MIDSUMMER SOANEAN'S DREAM: A Shakespearean celebration comes to Sir John Soane's Museum. Explore the Regency-era revival of The Bard's works with the help of some Shakespearean actors and 'Mrs Soane' herself. There's pop up performances, reading competitions, and some prizes up for grabs. Sir John Soane's Museum (Lincoln's Inn Fields), £25, book ahead, 6pm-7.30pm
JAZZ VERSE JUKEBOX: Spoken word meets jazz improvisation at Hoxton's Jazz Verse Jukebox. You're even invited to take to the stage yourself, accompanied by a live band. Hoxton Hall (Hoxton), £9, book ahead, 7.30pm
FANTASY IMPROV: Brace yourself, because comedy improv is coming — and it's especially for fans of Game of Thrones and the works of Tolkien. With no script and no plan, Hivemind want your suggestions to create an original fantasy tale featuring a live musical score. Hen and Chickens Theatre (Highbury), £8.75, book ahead, 9.30pm
Saturday 28 July
CRAFT BEER RUN: There's no chance of getting a beer belly on this 5k sprint from the Old Truman Brewery to Hackney Wick. Along the way, you'll be kept hydrated by sampling three beers chosen by an expert guide, before being rewarded with a pint, a sampling card, and a beer-soaked snack at the finish line. Start outside the Old Truman Brewery (Shoreditch), £35, book ahead, 12pm
BOTANICAL MARKET: Get your hands on some greenery at Green Rooms Botanical Market. As well as a jungle's worth of indoor and outdoor plants for you to peruse, you can try your hand at flower-pressed art, paint a plant pot, and have a go making a macrame hanger. Peckham Springs (Peckham), free entry, just turn up, 11am-5pm
SPEAK YOUR TRUTH: If you're a habitual hint dropper, casual fibber, or maybe even a natural born liar (hey, no judgement) this is the workshop for you. Learn how to speak your truth in all areas of your life, from declining invitations to honestly expressing anger. Greenhouse (Newington Green), £20, book ahead, 1.30pm-6pm
7SUNS: Carnival vibes aboard an ancient galleon — what's not to like? Multicultural 10-piece band 7Suns blend Afro, Latin, ska, hip hop, funk, and more to create universal music for universal people. The Golden Hinde (St Mary Overie Dock), £7.50, book ahead, 7.30pm
Sunday 29 July
MONSTROUS FESTIVAL: Why should grown ups have all the fun at Printworks? This Sunday, mini festival goers will be treated to a truly Monstrous day out, with highlights including a raver tots warehouse bubble rave, a prince and princess unicorn land, and the world's biggest inflatable obstacle course. We're pretty jealous, tbh. Printworks (Surrey Quays), £28.50, book ahead, 10.30am-7pm
WILD LIFE DRAWING: Feeling brave enough to get up close and personal with a bunch of bees? Have a go at sketching these fuzzy friends in their natural environment while tasting local honey. 10% of your ticket price goes to the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. Ace Hotel (Shoreditch), £25, book ahead, 12.30pm-2pm/2.30pm-4pm
PLASTIC PANDEMIC: If Blue Planet 2 inspired you to do your bit to clean up our oceans, join broadcaster and eco lifestyle expert Lucy Siegle for a chat about how changing our approach to personal plastics use can help save the world's seas. Repeat after us: reduce, rethink, refill, refuse. Conway Hall (Holborn), £8, book ahead, 3pm-4.30pm
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