Things To Do This Week In London: 6-12 August 2018

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London's coolest choir goes Unplugged.

THE MAE MARTIN EXPERIMENT: No night is the same at Mae Martin's improvised stand-up show. Join her for a free-flowing, experimental hour based on your suggestions. Soho Theatre (Dean Street), from £11, book ahead, 7.30pm, 6-11 August

UNPLUGGED: Some Voices, one of London's coolest choirs, are pulling a Nirvana with a series of stripped back performances. Unwind and unplug with an intimate and acoustic concert of R&B classics and pop ballads, as brought to life by some 200 voices. Rivoli Ballrooms (Brockley), £18, book ahead, 7.30pm, 6-11 August

THE GREAT BRITISH BEER FESTIVAL: Britain's flagship beer festival is back to bring you over 900 real ales, craft brews, ciders, and perries. Sign up for a tutored testing session, partake in pub quizzes, or simply stick around to see which libation is crowned the 2018 Champion Beer of Britain. Olympia London (West Kensington), £11, book ahead, 7-11 August

MONSTERSAURUS: Thrills, spills, magic and mayhem ensue when young inventor Monty unleashes his wacky inventions and incredible monsters. There's plenty of audience participation in this family-friendly show from the esteemed creators of Aliens Love Underpants. Purcell Room (South Bank Centre), £16, book ahead, 7-12 August

24 HOUR FLOWER POWER: Need a last minute gift? Flower Station, London's only 24 hour florist, has you covered. It has flowers, champagne, balloons, and chocolates - and all blooming quickly too. With day and night deliveries available, and 10% off for new customers, these guys are always on call. FlowerStation.co.uk, various prices, 24/7 (sponsor)

VEGAN CUSTARD SANDWICHES: The beloved Max's Sandwich Shop in Crouch Hill has teamed up with Oatly, to create an incredible Vegan Custard Bombolone in a sourdough sandwich that also features shoestring fries and blackcurrant jam. We've tasted it, and like the shop itself it's mad but brilliant. Max's Sandwich Shop (Crouch Hill), just turn up, until 13 August

Monday 6 August

Get tangled up in the birth of a new religion in neon.

NEON: A therapist finds herself caught up in the birth of a new religion helmed by a Capri Sun-drinking recluse who claims to be God. See Neon, a witty yet morbid production exploring loneliness, death, transcendence and faith. The Lion and Unicorn Theatre (Kentish Town), £8, book ahead, 4.30pm, until 8 August

KATHRYN SARGENT: Savile Row's first female master tailor is coming to Jamavar Women's Club in a much needed tonic against the traditional old boys' clubs of Mayfair. Join Kathryn Sargent in conversation with Samyukta Nair. Jamavar (Mayfair), £45, book ahead, 6.30pm

DESTINY'S CHILD DANCE CLASS: Learn how to shake your booty to the best empowerment anthem of the early aughts (aka, Survivor by Destiny's Child). So grab some camo-coloured gym clobber and try not to fight over who gets to be Bey. Drink, Shop & Do (King's Cross), £15, book ahead, 7pm-9pm

Tuesday 7 August

Chef Phil Howards cooks up a veggie feast at Elystan Street.

TIME TRAVEL CLUB: Take your tots to explore creatures great and small at The National Archives. They'll spend the morning designing, crafting and decorating animals inspired by the collections. The National Archives (Kew), £7.50 kids/adults go free, book ahead, 10.30am-11.30am

A VERITABLE VEGGIE FEAST: It's not always easy being green, but with this very special vegetarian feast going meat-free is a doddle. Elystan Street restaurant celebrates 25 years of local greengrocer Andreas' shop with a sumptuous veggie menu using seasonal produce from the Chelsea institution. Treats include burrata with black figs, slow roasted reine tomatoes, and a blood peach bellini. Elystan Street (Chelsea), £75, book ahead, 7pm

THE AGUILER BLUMENFIELD PROJECT: San Fran psychedelic rock legend Barry 'The Fish' Melton teams up with The Aguilar Blumenfeld Project — comprised of David Aguilar, Roy Blumenfeld, Steve Browning  — for a celebration of West Coast psychedelia. See them perform live, along with Bruce Barthol, in Putney. The Half Moon (Putney), £12, book ahead, 8pm

Wednesday 8 August

Listen up with The London Ear.

PINCH POT WORKSHOP: Sir John Soane's Museum is inviting your 6 to 11 year-olds to create their own clay pinch pots inspired by the many fascinating faces to be found around the museum. Kids are supervised by a professional artist and educator, so you can drop them off with a packed lunch and go explore the delights of Covent Garden in peace. Sir John Soane's Museum (Covent Garden), £15, book ahead, 11am-3pm

THE LONDON EAR: From hurried footsteps and boozy chatter to the clanging of Bow Bells, the City at rush hour sure is noisy. But don't reach for your headphones just yet. Join The London Ear on a guided walk where you'll peel back the district's sonic layers and hone in on what we normally filter out. Meet in St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate Gardens (Bishopsgate), £15, book ahead, 5.30pm-7.30pm

WOMEN OF SOUTHWARK: Discover women from throughout history with remarkable ties to Southwark Cathedral. From the spot where Queen Mary I condemned so-called heretics to death, to burial sites of 17th century benefactors, a guide will be on hand to help you uncover the forgotten and untold stories of Southwark's women. Southwark Cathedral (London Bridge), £8, book ahead, 6.30pm-7.30pm

Thursday 9 August

Feel The Fear at Cockpit Theatre.

MALLET & HOOPS: Feeling fancy? Let off some steam with the a quintessentially British game of croquet. The Oxo Tower's Bargehouse has been transformed to accommodate nine pitches for you and your mates to show off your bray slices and death rolls (somewhat ominous names for such a genteel sport, don't you think?) Bargehouse, the OXO Tower (Southbank), £10, book ahead 12pm-12am

ADVENTURE FILMS UNDERGROUND: Catch a screening of three of the world's best adventure films while on a mini adventure of your own, 50ft deep in a Grade II* listed railway tunnel shaft. We bet you've never done cinema like this before. Brunel Museum (Rotherhithe), £25, book ahead, 6.30pm-10pm (partner)

SKETCHY NIGHTS: An art exhibition comes to life tonight at Stour Space through a series of theatrical responses to the work on show. There'll be heartbreak, hilarity, and maybe some live music. Stour Space (Hackney), £8, book ahead, 7.30pm-10pm, until 19 August

POP HORROR: People of the world — splice up your life! Pop Horror is back, with a gruesome girl group edition of its pop music and horror movie mash up bash. Royal Vauxhall Tavern (Vauxhall), £6, book ahead, 7.30pm-11.55pm

FEEL THE FEAR: See five actors confront the feeling that, one time or another, has plagued us all — fear. Through spoken word and physical theatre, they'll tackle what it means to be scared in the hopes of discovering its utility. The Cockpit (Marylebone), £10, book ahead, 9pm-10pm, until 10 August

Friday 10 August

Turn Me On Collective give Rich Mix's Takeover 2018 a riotous send off.

LONELY PLANET BEER NIGHT: Get your soon-to-be sticky paws on a bottle of Hiver's gold medal winning honey beer and join Lonely Planet's beer guru for a night exploring brews from across the globe. She gives you the low-down on planning the perfect beery break, and there are plenty of chances to win some fantastically foamy prizes. Hiver Beers (London Bridge), £10, book ahead, 5pm-1opm

DEEP FREEZE: Thanks to this absolute beast of heatwave, -196°C sounds tempting right now. Join the Hanson family in exploring the weird and wonderful effects of liquid nitrogen on all sorts of household objects. Prepare for a whole lot of destruction. The Royal Institution (Mayfair), £16, book ahead, 6pm

BEHIND THE SCREEN: If you ever wonder what really goes on at a movie set, head to Somerset House for a discussion with award-winning set designer Stella Fox and art director James Price about bringing dreams to life on the silver screen. For an extra touch of Hollywood glamour, your ticket includes a complimentary Grey Goose cocktail. South Wing, Somerset House (Temple), £10, book ahead, 6.30pm-8pm

LIVE ART EXPERIENCE: Rich Mix's Takeover 2018 festival culminates this eve with a queer PoC live art festival from Turn Me On Collective. Expect immersive theatre, genderqueer costumes and transcendental sounds. Rich Mix (Shoreditch), £9, book ahead, 9pm

Saturday 11 August

Become a jeweller for the day with Tatty Devine.

LONDON IN SLOW MOTION: Who says central London on a summertime weekend has to be stressful? Reclaim your right to dawdle on an ever-so-leisurely guided walk through the West End that puts the spotlight on the slower things in life. Meet at Cleopatra's Needle (Victoria Embankment), £15, book ahead, 11am-3pm

CARNABY STREET EAT: London's hippest eateries are taking their drool-worthy dishes outside for Carnaby's biggest street food festival yet. Enjoy signature taster dishes for just a fiver a pop at the West End's longest picnic table. There's also some live music and 1940s entertainment courtesy of Cahoots. Carnaby Street (Soho), free entry, just turn up, 12pm

NECKLACE WORKSHOP: Create some bling that looks good enough to eat with the help of quirky jewellery makers Tatty Devine. You'll be given all the materials you need to make an exclusive mini melon necklace. If the juicy pink slice complete with Swarovski cut crystal pips leaves you feeling peckish, there are snacks and drinks to keep fuelling your creativity. Tatty Devine (Brick Lane), £40, book ahead, 2.30pm-4pm

ABSOLUTE BOWIE: You can expect a hell of a lot of costume changes from this brand new stage show dedicated to the peerless icon that is David Bowie. Join Absolute Bowie as they transform into the Star Man's many glorious alter-egos and perform tracks starting from his eponymous debut, all the way through to swan song Blackstar. Half Moon (Putney), £14, book ahead, 8pm

Sunday 12 August

Make your own soothing herbal goodies and then indulge in some Sunday night pampering.

RUBBISH TRIP: Clean freaks, look away now. This guided walk dishes the dirt on London's muck. Visit historic dumps, hear stories of castaway communities, and discover the marvellous ways in which our trash is transformed. Meet at Mudchute DLR station, £15, book ahead, 11am-1pm

DR DOLITTLE: Pull up a picnic blanket in Wanstead Park and enjoy an al fresco performance of the family classic The Adventures of Dr Dolittle. Organisers Illyria have promised to only cancel in case of a hurricane... so if the weather looks dodgy pack a brolly. The Temple Enclosure (Wanstead), £14.95, book ahead, 1pm-4pm

RELAX AND RESTORE: Learn how to make a calendula infused lip balm, a rejuvenating bath salt soak and a relaxation spray with the help of Hackney Herbal. Take home a bag of goodies that'll leave you ready to face anything next week has to throw at you. Martello Hall (Hackney), £30, book ahead, 2pm-4.30pm