What we're reading:
- Man shares letters from his grandfather during his days living in the Tower of London.
- Meet London's pop-up bio-lab innovators.
- Record proportion of Londoners selling up to move north.
- There's a pub in London that's now charging £22.50 a pint.
- Printworks: from Evening Standard printing press to world famous night spot.
Things to do:
BEYOND RETRO GARAGE SALE: Feeling thrifty? It's vintage galore at Beyond Retro's garage sale, where over 15,000 bits of retro clobber will be on sale for £1-£15. Beyond Retro (Stoke Newington), free entry, just turn up, until 2 September
THE TIME TRAVEL CLUB: Tear your kids away from their tablet for a second and give 'em a taste of what childhood was like in the 1960s. They get to design their own sixties-inspired toy, discover some retro TV, and even take part in a space mission. The National Archives (Kew), £7.50, book ahead, 10.30am-12pm
PUMA X ADER ERROR: Cult Korean fashion brand Ader Error has teamed up with PUMA to create a brand new capsule collection with a futro aesthetic (that's futuristic and retro, for all the sartorially-challenged folks out there). Be the first to see it for yourself and celebrate all things futro at their one-day exhibition. Kachette (Old Street), free, book ahead, 11am-7pm
POETRY AND POLITICS: Jamaica's Poet Laureate launches her first collection of essays tonight at Waterstones. In Redemption Ground, Lorna Goodison explores poetry, social justice, and the legacy of colonialism, as well as her own childhood in 1950s Jamaica. Waterstones (Trafalgar Square), £3, book head, 6.30pm-8pm
ADVENTURE FILMS UNDERGROUND: Catch a screening of three of the world's best adventure films while on a mini adventure of your own, 50ft deep in a Grade II* listed railway tunnel shaft. We bet you've never done cinema like this before. Brunel Museum (Rotherhithe), £25, book ahead, 6.30pm-10pm (partner)
WILL YOUNG: Quaglino's summer of retro fun closes with a performance from Pop Idol winner and multi-platinum-selling artist Will Young. Having worked their way through the 20s to the 80s, it's now time for some noughties nostalgia. Quaglino's (Mayfair), £35, book ahead, 7pm
Londonist beer is coming...
... And you're invited to our launch party. It's no secret that we're massive fans of craft beer here at Londonist. That's why we've teamed up with one of our favourite local breweries, Fourpure, to create our own deliciously hoppy tribute to London — and we want you to be one of the first to sample it. So head down to Fourpure Brewery on Sunday 16 September for our launch party. There will be live music, prizes to be won, and the chance to get to know some of the faces behind the bylines. Intrigued? Find out more here, or book your tickets.
KYLIE CABARET: Fans of Aussie pop legend Kylie Minogue, this is your lucky night. Award-winning singer and pianist Michael Griffiths pays tribute to the princess of pop though song, stories, and the locomotion in his latest one man show. Brasserie Zédel (Soho), £19, book ahead, 7pm, until 31 August
THE SINGLE BOSS: Bossing it at work but not so much in the love department? This singles night for entrepreneurs, top employees, and business owners could be for you. Your ticket includes a complimentary drink, in case you're in need of some Dutch courage. Perini and Perini (Oxford Circus), £25, book ahead, 7pm-10pm
BREXIT ENCOUNTERS: How about a couple of evenings meeting unlike-minded people for a change? This two-part workshop brings together Brexiteers and Remainers with the aim of facilitating discussion and reconnecting a divided society. The Upper Room (Camden), £30, book ahead, 7pm-8.30pm, until 31 August
OPEN MIC FILM NIGHT: Sick of guys-with-guitars bleating out limp Wonderwall covers? Head to an open mic night that's chock-full short films, introduced by their makers, instead. There's free popcorn involved. Candid Arts (Angel), £5, book ahead, 7pm-10pm
CONCRETE LATES: DJs from Discwoman, an NYC-based electronic music platform spin some tunes late at the Southbank Centre. Let the likes of the awesomely named Umfang, Shyboi, Peach, and Kamixlo help you get your groove on. Southbank Centre (Southbank), £10, book ahead, 10.30pm
Good cause of the day
Up for one serious stroll? Sign up for One Walk London today and start fundraising for JDRF — the type one diabetes charity and research funder. They suggest a target of £100 per team, and you've got until the event on 23 September to reach it.
