Things To Do Today In London: Friday 23 February 2018

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King's Cross Canopy Market is a treat for the tastebuds.

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ON YER BIKE: The London Bike Show is back at ExCel for 3 days of two-wheeled fun. Sir Chris Hoy opens this year's event, and promises all the latest gear and advice on all things cycling. ExCel, £16, book in advance, 10am-5pm, until Sunday 25 February

CHARTERHOUSE TOUR: Discover what lies beneath the Charterhouse, including things found during the Crossrail excavations, on this 90 minute tour. Charterhouse (Barbican), £20, book in advance, 10.30am-noon

EAST END ART: Shoreditch gallery Charlie Smith has just launched an exhibition  showcasing new and exciting work from 19 artists. Off-beat works include a fake Trump obituary and a sculpture involving babies' heads. Charlie Smith Gallery (Hoxton), free, just turn up, 11am-6pm, until 31 March

FOOD FESTIVAL: King's Cross' Canopy Market is back with food traders, live music and an independent label market selling tons of vinyl from all over the world. Just don't let any of the juices from your delicious burger squirt over priceless records. King's Cross, free, just turn up, midday-8pm, until Sunday 25 February

TEA TOTAL: As part of the Chinese New Year celebrations, China Exchange have a totally tea-filled market selling all things tea — from teapots to teabags, and even books about the legendary cuppa. China Exchange, noon-6pm, until Sunday 25 February

Head to Bush Hall for laughs a plenty, courtesy of Sara Pascoe.

HANDEL: Baroque band Red Priest will take you on a whirlwind tour of Handel's music, at a night celebrating the man that wrote the famous Messiah. Foundling Museum (Russell Square), £25, book in advance, 6.30pm

SARA PASCOE: Head to Bush Hall to see comedian Sara Pascoe of QI, Mock the Week and Taskmaster fame, perform her new material after a sell-out West End run. Bush Hall (Shepherds Bush), £21.45, book in advance, 7pm

BIG MINI BIG BAND: Clare Teal hosts a night of swing music from the golden age of song with her Big Mini Big Band. Witness the incredible talent of jazz pianist extraordinaire Jason Rebello and world-renowned trumpeter Guy Barker. Cadogan Hall, from £19, book in advance, 7.30pm

FOREVERLAND: If you're after a night out with a difference, make your way to Foreverland, a magical club night featuring circus acts and an adult playground. Where music from up and coming artists meets childhood nostalgia. Clapham Grand, £21.50, book in advance, 10pm-3am

FEBRUARY FESTIVITIES: Fat Tuesday is London's answer to Mardi Gras excess and celebration. Featuring circus acts and crazy costumes, spontaneous parades and of course some incredible tunes. The Vaults (Waterloo), £13.50, book in advance, 10.30pm-3am

Good cause of the day

Rickey Rickett's benefit gig is a night celebrating the experienced sound engineer Rickey, who died from a brain tumour. Organised by his close friends, the night's headline act Groove Armada will be supported by sets from Orbital and The Bluetones, as well as mystery special guests. Money raised will go to help out Rickey's children, and also to ACT, a charity set up by Baroness Tessa Jowell, which aims to offer innovative cancer care for all people despite background and income. Shepherd's Bush Empire, £30, book in advance, 7pm-1am