Things to do
SUMMER SCIENCE EXHIBITION: Get stuck into science at the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition. The week-long festival consists of talks, performances and hand-on exhibits — find out about the possibilities of living on the Moon, and the timber towers that could appear on city skylines of the future. Royal Society, free, just turn up, 1-7 July
WIMBLEDON: Pimm's at the ready as Wimbledon begins today. If you've not yet got tickets to see the action live, you've got two options — brave the daily queues outside the ground in the hope of scoring some seats, or kick back and watch the action at one of these (mostly free) screenings around town. 1-14 July
SUMMER IN THE SQUARE: Starting today, Grosvenor Square hosts three-week festival Summer in the Square. Free activities include live music, yoga and dance classes, ukulele workshops and games. 40s music, a piano sing along and yoga are on the programme today. Grosvenor Square (Mayfair), free, just turn up, 1-21 July
BATTLE OF TOYS: Museum of Brands opens a new exhibition, Battle of the Toy Brands, looking at the new era of toys that began at the end of the second world war, and into the 1950s. 500 new toy manufacturers opened in Britain in that decade, creating a very competitive market. Museum of Brands (Notting Hill), included in admission, booking recommended, 1 July-27 October
SECRET OLD LONDON: Take a guided tour through the City of London, visiting bombed out ruins, medieval market places and the route taken by men sentenced to death. See a medieval church, and window which has Winston Churchill's signature scratched onto it as your explore secret old London. Aldersgate, £15/£12, book ahead, 2pm-3.30pm (sponsor)
CLIMATE CHANGE: Bangladesh is one of the areas most vulnerable to the effects of climate change due to its geography, and its economic situation. In this talk, climate change experts look at how the issue is being faced in Bangladesh, and what lessons can be learned from the country and employed in other parts of the world. Royal Geographical Society (Kensington), free, book ahead, 7pm-9pm
TOUR DE FRANCE: Tour de France stage winner and former team mate to Lance Armstrong, cyclist Jonathan Vaughters takes part in a Q&A session ahead of this year's Tour de France. He chats to journalist Jeremy Whittle about his career and his new autobiography. Bridewell Theatre (Fleet Street), £14/£25, book ahead, 7.30pm-9pm
PRIDE FASHION WEEK: Kick off Pride Week with the Positive Runway Pride Fashion Show. LGBTQI+ fashion designers showcase their latest works in an evening of live performances, raising awareness of sexual health. Underbelly (South Bank), from £17, book ahead, 7.45pm
MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC: The Mahogany bar at Wiltons hosts a free evening of vintage cabaret, jazz and blues music. Aletia Upstairs and the Flamingo Orchestra perform tunes by the likes of Billy Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, and Edith Piaf. Wiltons Music Hall, free, just turn up, 8pm-9pm
PRIDE OPEN MIC: Established and up-and-coming LBGT performers are invited onto the stage at this Pride open mic night. Poets, musicians, magicians, dancers and other talents are all welcome to perform, in an open and friendly environment where everyone's encouraged to be themselves. The Ivy House (Nunhead), free, just turn up, 8pm-11pm
Good cause of the day
Book ahead for Giggle Aid London, a charity night in aid of the British Red Cross on Sunday. Omid Djalili, Ed Gamble and Sophie Duker are among the comedians taking to the stage at Indigo at The O2. Find out more and book tickets.
What we're reading
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- Levi Roots' London restaurant closes.
- Much like the rest of London, Monopoly's going cashless.
