Things To Do Today In London: Friday 20 April 2018

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Take a walk on the wild side at Dulwich Picture Gallery.

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EMES' ECHOES: Pink Floyd's original animator Ian Emes presents an archival collection of his work, as well as new paintings and films paying homage to the band's trademark trippy light shows. Wander through a dreamscape of psychedelic imaginings set to music, that'll take you to the dark side of the moon. No.20 (Islington), free, just turn up, 10am-6pm, until 3 June

LOLITA'S HOUSE: Step into Lolita's House, a new three-storey exhibition by Rosie Wylie. Echoing a 1970s-built abode opposite the artist's own home, the show explores the shifting nature of memory and the wide-ranging external associations that become attached to it over time. free, just turn up, 10am-6pm, until 26 May

ETRE CECIL: Opt for Parisian chic that won't break the bank at The Box's latest sample sale. This time they're showcasing Etre Cecil's ready-to-wear collections, featuring playful denim and cheeky graphics for women and kids alike. Prices start at a tenner. The Box (Hackney), free, just turn up, 11am-7pm, until 22 April  

TEA TIME: Celebrate National Tea Day at St Katharine Docks' annual tea dancing party. Featuring old-timey music, gorgeous vintage costumes and dazzling dance displays, the floor is open to all ages and abilities. Wallflowers can pay homage to the nation's favourite beverage the traditional way — by grabbing a cuppa and a slice of cake at the Friday food market. St Katharine Docks, free, just turn up, 11.30am-2pm

WILD THINGS: Venture off the beaten track at Dulwich Picture Gallery's Museum Late. Professional forager James Wood is here to teach you how delicious fending for yourself can be, while contemporary music and arts organisation Collective31 takes you on an experiential tour into the wilderness. Dulwich Picture Gallery (Dulwich Village), £12, book ahead, 6pm-10pm

Ian Emes' trippy new exhibition is a must-see for Pink Floyd fanatics.

DEADLY DINNER: Don your classiest 1930s garb and get ready to do some detective work at this murder mystery dining experience. You, an esteemed member of LIBRARY London Secret Supper Club, are shocked when your evening of decadence is interrupted with news of the slaying of the club's beloved chairman. And Detective Inspector Clayton needs your help to crack the case. LIBRARY London (Covent Garden), from £65, book ahead, 7pm

SOME VOICES: Experience London's coolest choir at the ultimate end of the world party. Some Voices bring 800 singers to rock the Copperbox Arena with hits from Prince, David Bowie, Radiohead, MGMT and Bjork for a fully immersive dystopia-themed show. The Copperbox Arena (Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park), £19, book ahead, 7pm-12am

EIGHTIES EXTRAVAGANZA: Big hair, shoulder pads and power ballads — yep, must be the 1980s calling. Join London City Voices for the time of your life, featuring performances of New Romantics classics, electronica, much more. If you just can't get enough, the after party rages on till 11. Troxy (Limehouse), £20, book ahead, 7pm-11pm

ARABIC FESTIVAL LAUNCH: BBC Arabic Festival opens with a special ceremony, including a screening of award-winning short films and a special presentation of the Young Journalist Award. To account for no-shows, the Beeb is giving out more tickets than they actually have space for. Don't fret if they bail on you, though — there's nearly a whole week of events in their iconic art-deco theatre for you to explore. BBC Radio Theatre (Portland Place), free, book ahead (by application only), 7.30pm, festival until 26 April

ROARING TWENTIES MASQUERADE: Mystery, intrigue and lashings of champagne. Who doesn't love a masquerade? A series of vintage and burlesque performances await in the art deco inspired M Victoria St dining room, as you tuck into a four course dinner dreamed up by BBC Celebrity Masterchef guest judge Michael Reid. After the show, head down to M Den after party where you can meet the cast. M Victoria (Victoria) £120, book ahead, 7.30pm-1am

PAUL FOOT: Happy days for fans of comedian Paul Foot. The Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Would I Lie To You alum is headlining Plosive's flagship alt-comedy show tonight. Support comes from Viceland star Jamali Maddix, Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning character comic Adam Riches, and Suzi Ruffell. The MCT at Alleyn's (Dulwich), £16, book ahead, 8pm

Good cause of the day

Book ahead for a herbal tea blending masterclass at Hackney Herbal, in National Trust treasure Sutton House. It's a social enterprise and 10% of the ticket price goes back into community wellbeing work. Sutton House, Hackney Herbal, £25, book ahead, 1pm-3pm, Saturday 21 April