What we're reading:
- Thirty centimetres of safety: an incident at Peckham Rye station.
- London rental opportunity of the week: A £1,300 p/m murder den.
- Lil Wayne necklace pays for London art student's university fees.
- London's food waste hero.
Things to do:
MOZFEST: Get your tech on at London's biggest internet conference, with hackers, activists, creators and journalists at over 300 workshops, talks and parties. Lunch and unlimited hot drinks are included, in case you work up an appetite. Ravensbourne (Greenwich), £45, book ahead, 26-28 October
HARD TRUTHS: A hard-hitting photography exhibition from the folks at The New York Times brings together stories of conflict, identity and change from around the globe. Final day to see it. LSE Atrium Gallery (Holborn), free, just turn up, 10am-8pm
ONE DUCK DOWN: Sail the seven seas with lovable hero Billy on an Attenborough inspired adventure across an ocean filled with rubber ducks. This charming show features music, clowning and puppetry making it suitable for kids of all ages. Pleasance Theatre (Islington), £12, book ahead, 11am. For other school holiday treats, see our guide to half term in London.
HIDDEN STORIES: Discover London's oldest royal park on an autumnal tour through the most iconic spots in St James's, see The Mall and the Horse Guards Parade, before stopping in on the resident pelicans for their daily feed. St James's Park, £10, book ahead, 1.15pm-2.45pm
HALLOWEEN MAKE-OVER: Glamazons look no further, the high-end horror trend is here and you can get in on the action with a complimentary fancy dress upgrade of Halloween make-up and hair from Duck & Dry. Oxford Circus, free, book ahead, 5pm-7pm All dressed up with nowhere to go? Check out our guide to Halloween in London.
BSL MUSEUM TOUR: Enjoy a night at the museum on this special RAF tour for deaf visitors, taking in the first world war air exhibition with expert John Wilson. Encounter the historic Grahame White Factory building, first world war artefacts, clothing and planes aplenty. RAF Museum (Colindale), free, book ahead, 7pm-8.30pm
LONDON NIGHTS: Museum of London throws open its doors for a night to celebrate the city that never sleeps. Trashy club tunes create the soundtrack to the London Nights exhibition, theatrical drawing salon and nocturnal talks, all hosted by the satirical Night London Council. Museum of London, free, just turn up, 7pm-11pm
HERRON BROTHERS: Head to Gallery Cafe for an intimate evening with The Herron Brothers, a charming acoustic duo that create harmonies ranging from humour to melancholy, never missing a beat. Gallery Cafe (Bethnal Green), £5, book ahead, 7.30pm-10pm
QUESTION TIME CABARET: Join a stellar all-female lineup for a rowdy political knees-up as they debate beauty, body positivity and sexiness at an evening that shows current affairs aren't just for dusty old suits. Rich Mix (Shoreditch), £10, book ahead, 8pm-11pm
Good cause of the day
Enjoy a cracking night of comedy and music at Queer as Laughs, a fun fundraiser for ELOP, hosted by Pleasance Theatre. They're raising money to continue their great work supporting LGBT mental health and wellbeing. Get tickets here to join them on 29 October.
