Things To Do Today In London: Thursday 31 January 2019

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Things to do

SALVADOR DALÍ: This documentary looks in detail at the life and work of Spanish artist Salvador Dalí, featuring interviews and footage of the artist at work that haven't been shown before. The influences of his muse, Gala, and his home town, Figueres, also go under the microscope. Barbican Cinema, £10.50, book ahead, 2pm

DANCE ORCHESTRA: Songs by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, the Gershwin brothers, Noël Coward and more are performed by the Piccadilly Dance Orchestra at this concert. Ten musicians and a female vocalist accompany crooner Michael Law in his renditions. ArtsDepot (North Finchley), from £12, book ahead, 2pm

VEGAN NIGHTS: This monthly vegan food festival brings 40 food stalls to Brick Lane, serving up all manner of meat and dairy-free dishes, along with DJs and live music and talks from people leading the plant-based movement. 93 Feet East (Brick Lane), £10, book ahead, 5pm-10.30pm

LEIGHTON LATE: The opulent Leighton House Museum stays open late for Salomé Quartet's inaugural concert at the venue. The musicians plays work by Grieg, Haydn and Mozart, and your ticket includes a tour of the house during the interval. Leighton House Museum (Holland Park), £10, book ahead, 6pm-9pm

I JUST PUT BRITISH: Six women perform in Me? I Just Put British, a show which highlights the prejudiced opinions that black women often face, based on real-life experiences. After contributing to British society for many years and setting up home here, many black British women often find their rights to citizenship disregarded. A discussion with the show's performers and researchers follows. Rich Mix (Shoreditch), £7-£10, book ahead, 6.30pm

BOOK LAUNCH: Fake news, alternative facts and clickbait are taken to task in the latest book in the IsThisIt? series, which launches tonight. 37 writers, artists and creatives contributed to the issue, many of whom will be at the launch event. Space (Hackney), free, book ahead, 6.30pm-8.30pm

FEMALE HUMAN ANIMAL: Watch a darkly romantic psychothriller about a creative woman disenchanted with what modern life has to offer her. The film Female Human Animal is set in the real-life contemporary art world, about a writer who curates a Tate retrospective. Whitechapel Gallery, £9.50/£7.50, book ahead, 7pm

GHETTS: Someone who's been around since the early days of Grime, and still stands tall today. Ghetts is one of the best lyrical talents the genre ever produced — there might not be many singalongs, but these are rhymes that make you think. Islington Assembly Hall (Angel), £19.25, book ahead, 7pm

THE WARRIORS: If classic films are more your thing, watch The Warriors, set in 1979 about a New York City street gang mistakenly blamed for the killing of a rival gang leader. Your ticket includes a Truman's pint of your choice. Genesis Cinema (Mile End), £9, book ahead, 9pm

COMEDY: Comedians Alison Thea-Skot and Kat Bond try out new material at this joint work in progress show, part of Vaults Festival. Age 18+. Waterloo Vaults, £6.50, book ahead, 10pm

Good cause of the day

Tonight, Islington's Union Chapel hosts Stand Up To Cancer, a fundraising gig with performances from artists including Ed Harcourt from The Editors, The Modern Strangers and Sam Johnson. Find out more and book tickets.