Things to do
EGYPTIAN ARTEFACT: An ancient model of a ship-cart excavated from a tomb at the site of Gurob — one of the most important artefacts in the Petrie Museum — is the subject of new exhibition From Gurob to the Getty. Get a first glimpse of it after a lengthy restoration project, and find out more about its history. Petrie Museum (UCL), free, just turn up, 18 June-26 October
JEWISH REFUGEES: Learn about the contributions that Jewish refugees have made to the Armed Forces in an afternoon talk. Their stories of courage and defiance are brought to life using images, memories and objects from the museum's collection. Jewish Museum (Camden), £8.50/£6.50, book ahead, 3pm
BORROW A BOAT: Have a go at stand up paddleboarding — for free. The event marks the launch of Borrow A Boat Experiences, which aims to get more people on the water through sports and sailing. Don't fancy taking to the water yourself? Pull up a deckchair and watch other people, or explore a 1923 Thames sailing barge moored up nearby. St Katharine Docks, free, book ahead, 4pm-9pm
ARCHITECTURE TOUR: As part of London Festival of Architecture, take a special tour of The Charterhouse. The guide covers the building's architectural history, from medieval monastery to Tudor mansion, postwar renovation and 21st century adaptation. Remnants of each era can be seen today. The Charterhouse (Clerkenwell), £20, book ahead, 4.30pm
SHAKESPEARE'S LONDON: There's more to Shakespeare's London than the Globe, as shown on this two-hour walking tour of the playwright's haunts. Visit locations associated with his life, including the sites of theatres where his plays would have been shown, and other streets he would have been familiar with. Borough, £10, book ahead, 7pm-8.30pm (sponsor)
WEIMAR REPUBLIC: Modern German history expert Sir Richard Evans talks about the establishment of the ill-fated Weimar Republic 100 years ago. He offers his thoughts on why the Republic failed, and the lessons that can be learned from it. Museum of London, free, just turn up, 6pm-7pm
REBEL FOOTPRINTS: Author David Rosenberg discusses his new book, Rebel Footprints. Hear about the history of social movements here in London, from suffragettes to socialists, and the areas of London which are entangled in their history. Stanfords (Covent Garden), £4, book ahead, 7pm-8.15pm
NO DIRECTION HOME: Enjoy an evening of stand-up comedy by performers from migrant and refugee backgrounds to mark Refugee Week. No Direction Home is a comedy course for people from these backgrounds, and tonight is a chance to see the results. Migration Museum (Lambeth), £5, book ahead, 7pm-9.30pm
BOOK QUIZ: Given that it's named after a Dickens character, it's apt that the Betsey Trotwood's regular quiz night is on a book theme. Gather your team (max 5 people) and compete on questions about well-known tomes and the more obscure. Prosecco, crisps, and of course books are among the prizes. The Betsey Trotwood (Clerkenwell), £2, just turn up, 7.30pm
LIVE MUSIC: Singer-songwriter Sam Lyon headlines tonight's acoustic gig on board the dry-docked Golden Hinde. Ann Liu Cannon and Gigi are the support acts. The Golden Hinde (Borough), £10, book ahead, 7.30pm-10pm
EMOTIONAL BLACK MALE: Comedian Marlon Davis offers a preview of his Edinburgh show, Emotional Black Male. The subject of the show hasn't been revealed, but it follows appearances on Live at the Apollo and Comedy Central's Comedy Store Live, so we're expecting good things. Upper Norwood Library Hub, £10.68, book ahead, 9pm
Tube ponderings with Barry Heck
Our resident tube fancier dishes out daily thoughts on the London Underground.
Happy 77th birthday to Sir Paul McCartney. In this cringeworthy video from 1986, Macca sings his way around the Underground. It's his birthday, so I won't offer any snarky comments about the quality of the song. Just bear in mind that this is the guy who composed Yesterday, Hey Jude, Penny Lane and Eleanor Rigby. Follow Barry on Twitter @HeckTube.
Good cause of the day
Head to Ciné Lumière tonight to see the London premiere of exiled Chinese artist Ai Weiwei's new documentary film, The Rest. It offers an insight to Europe’s migrant crisis and explores the challenges faced by those newly arrived on Europe’s shores, and is followed by a panel discussion about what more can be done to help refugees. Find out more and book tickets.
What we're reading
- Seen the new bench that was inspired by the tube map?
- Artist behind David Attenborough mural surprised by 'massive' response.
- 17 Grenfell families still in temporary accommodation.
- Spitalfields Life is looking for help to publish a book about notorious London façades.
