Things To Do Today In London: Thursday 14 December 2017

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Get stuck into wreath-making at the English Flowerhouse in Deptford.

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ABBA: SUPER TROUPERS: One for all you dancing queens — although even if you're not an Abba super fan you can still take a chance on this exhibition featuring nine rooms bursting with Abba's music and lyrics, plus tales of the Swedish pop band narrated by Jarvis Cocker. Royal Festival Hall, £15-£25, booking recommended, until 29 April 2018

KING'S CROSS FLOATING MARKET: Pick up literature, vegan treats and herbal ointments at this floating market before warming up around a wood burner on the Village Butty barge, with a mulled wine in hand. Granary Square, free, just turn up, 14-18 December

ARTHUR JAFA: Today is your last chance to catch Arthur Jafa's seven-minute mash-up of clips taken from black American history, from church rallies to civil rights leaders. All set in a massive tent on a rooftop with Kanye West's gospel-inspired hip-hop track Ultralight Beam blaring out. Store Studios (The Strand), free, just turn up, 10am-10pm

NIGHT MARKET: Around 50 Crafty Fox stalls pop up at the Geffrye Museum to peddle silver jewellery, snazzy pot plants, beautiful ceramics and more. Shoppers can also opt for an unusual wreath this year at an I Make Knots knitted wreath workshop (£35, book ahead, 4pm and 7pm). Geffrye Museum (Hoxton), free entry, just turn up, 4pm-9pm

CHRISTMAS AT DEPTFORD MARKET YARD: Browse the best in south east London design at the Merry Makers House before losing yourself in the foliage of the English Flowerhouse and reemerging with a lovely fully-formed wreath, at the launch night of this four-day festive market. Deptford Market Yard, free, just turn up, 6pm-9pm, until 17 December

Due to popular demand, this awesome seven-minute video installation from Arthur Jafa has been extended until today.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: This tree might be getting its LEDs a little later than London's other trees but it'll still put a smile on your face and add a few likes to your Insta feed. Island Gardens (Isle of Dogs), free, just turn up, 6.30pm-8.30pm

EAST END PHOTOGRAPHY: If you're interested in the East End and like looking at old photos, you'll enjoy this talk from archives manager Stefan Dickers on the East End's influence on the development of early photography. Bishopsgate Institute, £9/£5, book ahead, 7pm-8pm

FILM NIGHT: See a screening of 1961 ghost film The Innocents in the atmospheric and slightly creepy surroundings of The Old Operating Theatre Museum (London Bridge). £8-£10, book ahead, 7pm-9pm

BELSHAZZAR'S FEAST: Step away from the carol book and into a world of traditional folk music from entertaining folk duo Belshazzar's Feast, with some seasonal twists thrown in. Cecil Sharp House (Camden), £15/£10, book ahead, 7.30pm-9.30pm

JAZZ AT THE MOVIES: If jazz is more your thing, head to this late night gig featuring all your festive favourites, as made famous by Ella, Eartha, Frank, Doris, Dean, Bing and more. Royal Albert Hall, £18, book ahead, 9.30pm

Good cause of the day: Raise money for Macmillan by attending this candlelit concert

Do your bit to raise money for people affected by cancer by getting yourself to this atmospheric church, which will be full of festive good cheer, candlelit carols and readings from actors Nick Hendrix and John Foley, and television and radio presenter Sarah-Jane Mee. Don't worry, the church has stocked up on mince pies. St Paul's Church (Knightsbridge), £30/£25, book ahead, 8pm-11.30pm