What we're reading:
- Legendary Deptford pie and mash shop to close after 128 years.
- What happens when you walk 18 miles of the Crossrail route.
- Carshalton school kids will have to put number plates on their bikes.
- Getting pre-natal in London.
- Maybe that beluga whale headed north...
Things to do:
RADICAL KITCHEN: Today's your last chance to catch the Serpentine's Radical Kitchen series. The idea of these lunchtime gatherings, designed by Frida Escobedo, is to focus on a different element or food item, tracing how ingredients have shaped the globalised world. They're ending with shell-fish. Serpentine Pavilion, free, just turn up, 1pm
GOD THE SWINDLER: There was no intellectually sophisticated or articulate atheism in the Middle Ages. But there was plenty of scepticism and incredulity. Professor Alec Ryrie takes you on a tour of medieval unbelief, showing how and why some medieval people thought that 'God' was being used to swindle them... Museum of London, free, just turn up, 6pm-7pm
377 SCRAPPED: In September 2018, Indian authorities scrapped Section 377 — the notorious law which made gay sex a crime. This long-overdue news calls for a proper celebration. Enter Dishoom and Gaysians, who are throwing a 377 Scrapped Party. Poets, rappers and dancers are among tonight's entertainment. Protein Studios (Shoreditch), £13.77, book ahead, 6pm-11pm
WE MEAN BUSINESS: Enron: Smartest Guys in The Room is the film tonight for the "to inspire getting sh*t done" season. Learn the facts behind the fiction, as the documentary dishes the dirt on the Enron corporation, its faulty and corrupt business practices, and how these led to its fall. This Time Next Year (Leyton), free, book ahead, 7pm
REGENCY DANCING: Throw some shapes Regency-style in the oh-so-plush surrounds of Apsley House (AKA Number 1 London). In the home of the Duke of Wellington, you'll learn the hottest moves of the early 19th century. Apsley House (Piccadilly), £10-£20, book ahead, 7pm-9pm
GENDER FLUIDITY IN FASHION: Influential photographers, fashion editors and drag queens discuss how gender fluidity became natural in the narrative of their work, the challenges faced and how they transformed gender fluidity to a strength. The talk ends with a Q&A, music and drinks. Factory 45 (Elephant & Castle), £7, book ahead, 7pm-9pm
PHILOSOPHIES OF EAST AND WEST: With an innate need to ask questions, we're all born philosophers. Yet most of us have little knowledge of philosophy. Here's your chance to change that. This 16-week course introduces the major systems of thought of East and West. New Acropolis Cultural Association, free introductory course (signing up to the 16-week course costs £190), book ahead, 7pm-9.30pm
HOUSE OF Q CABARET: Expect burlesque, magic and clown acts at House of Q's monthly showcase. Oh yeah, there is also gin. Lots of gin. What more could you possibly ask for. The Deli Bar (Broadgate), free, book a table, 7pm-10pm
UNIQUE COVER VERSIONS: Norwegian artist Susanna reworks baroque songs, American folk and Joy Division. These unique cover versions have been described as "wondrous and haunting". For her first London show since 2016, she's joined by harpist Giovanna Pessi, violinist Sarah-Jane Summers and Frode Haltli on accordion. Rich Mix (Shoreditch), £10-£12, book ahead, 8pm
BRA TREK: Who taught us to be us? That's what stand-up story teller Charmaine Hughes asks, as she goes in in search of a fit in life... and a bra that fits. Bread and Roses Theatre (Clapham), £9, book ahead, 9pm [show also takes place on 30 September]
Good cause of the day
Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher plays a stripped back acoustic set at the Union Chapel this December — in aid of Shelter. For a chance to score tickets (£40 each), you need to enter this ballot by 12pm on 28 September.
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