Things to do
LONDONIST DRINKS: It's publication day for our lovely new book, Londonist Drinks. It covers London's drinking habits, from haunted pubs to hip taprooms, wine bars, coffee history, and plenty of options for teetotallers too — all supported by some gorgeous illustrations by professional artists. Get your copy online, or pop down to your local bookshop and ask them to order it in for you.
ART FAIRS: It's Frieze Week, which means art fairs are opening across town. Sunday Art Fair (University of Westminster, free, just turn up, 3-6 October) focuses on new and emerging artists and galleries from all over the world. Roy's Art Fair (Truman Brewery, free, book ahead, 3-6 October) prides itself in offering a relaxed and non-stuffy environment where the public can buy direct from the artist. 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair (Somerset House, £25, book ahead, 3-6 October) brings together 15o multidisciplinary artist from across the African disapora.
NEW EXHIBITION: I Came Apart At The Seams by contemporary South African artist Mary Sibande opens today. The exhibition presents a series of photos and sculptural works challenging stereotypical depictions of women and shaping identities in South Africa today. Somerset House, free, just turn up, 3 October-5 January
GARDEN WALK: Join a member of the gardening team at Fulham Palace for a walk around part of the 13-acre site. Learn about how different parts of the garden were developed by different Bishops of London, and find out about current projects. Fulham Palace, £6, just turn up, 2pm-3pm
100 YEARS: 100 years since the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act 1919 when a woman was recognised as a ‘person’ in law, what's changed, and what barriers remain? Gresham College hosts Professor Jo Delahunty QC to look at how effective the new law was — for example, women were still excluded from the foreign and diplomatic service until 1946. Barnard's Inn Hall (Holborn), free, just turn up, 6pm-7pm
ROYAL COLLECTION: Find out what goes into looking after the Royal Collection of art at a free talk. Tim Knox, Director of the Royal Collection Trust, offers an insight into caring for and conserving one of the largest and most important fine and decorative art collections in the world. Museum of the Order of St John (Clerkenwell), free, book ahead, 6pm
RU PAUL'S DRAG RACE: Head to Shoreditch for a live screening of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK, plus themed entertainment. Take part in a lip-sync battle, play catchphrase bingo, and go head to head in a quiz before settling down to watch the show. Heels and wigs very much encouraged. The Book Club (Shoreditch), £8/£3/£1, book ahead, 7pm-9pm
JAMES BOND: Find out how James Bond won the Cold War for Britain at this talk by Young Bond author Charlie Higson. Learn about the genesis of 007, Ian Fleming’s life in the secret service and how the Bond books and films relate to real world events. National Archives (Kew), £15/£12, book ahead, 7.30pm-9pm
PRESIDENT'S ORDERS: Watch new documentary On The President's Orders, shot in the style of a Hollywood film, and telling the story of President Duterte’s bloody campaign against drug dealers and addicts in the Philippines. It reveals a sinister side to the streets of Manila, filmed with unprecedented access to both sides of the drugs war. Bertha DocHouse (Bloomsbury), £9/£7/£5, book ahead, 8.30pm
JUDY GARLAND: The Wizard of Oz star is the subject of tonight’s Late Night Jazz. Singer Sara Dowling and the Chris Ingham Trio work their way through Garland’s repertoire, including songs from Meet Me In St Louis, Easter Parade, I Could Go On Singing and other classic films. Royal Albert Hall, £16.50/£10, book ahead, 9.30pm
Tube ponderings with Barry Heck
Our resident tube fancier dishes out daily thoughts on the London Underground.
I spotted this stricken information point at Whitechapel station a few months back. Sometimes even the helpers need a little help. Follow Barry on Twitter @HeckTube.
Good cause of the day
Book ahead to take part in a massaoke event next Saturday, raising money for the New Horizon Youth Centre on World Homeless Day. Take part in live sing alongs with lyrics on screen, and tuck into food and drink in King's Cross. Find out more and book tickets.
What we're reading
- The Lady magazine is leaving its historic Covent Garden home... for Borehamwood.
- New Banksy 'shop' opens in Croydon.
- Kayakers rescue woman who fell in the Thames at Hammersmith.
- Bob Marley house in Chelsea marked with blue plaque.
