Things to do
JEWISH WEST END: Tour guide Rachel Kolsky leads a walk around buildings in Soho and Fitzrovia which have interesting Jewish connections. Sights include synagogues, the Westminster Jews Free School and London's most famous literary pub, once run by Jewish landlords. Warren Street station, £10, book ahead, 2pm-3pm
SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY: Get a grip on the camera on your phone with this smartphone photography lesson. It's aimed at anyone who wants to use smartphone photography for business purposes, and combines a presentation with hands-on practise. British Library, £20, book ahead, 5.30pm-7.30pm
PLAY WITH CLAY: Get into the swing of spring and make craft a scene inspired by the season — from clay. Think cute lambs and chicks, beautiful flowers and the like, and take home your creation at the end of the night. Drink, Shop & Do (King's Cross), £5, book ahead, from 6pm
FILM PREMIERE: As part of the UK Asian Film Festival, K.D receives its world premiere screening. It's the story of an 80 year old man, bedridden for three months, who sparks up an unlikely friendship with a young boy, leading to an eventful road trip. The screening is followed by a Q&A with the film makers. Rich Mix (Shoreditch), £10.95, book ahead, 6pm
RUSH HOUR CONCERT: Instead of cramming onto the tube or train, see out rush hour at this concert, then head home once the crowds have cleared. The Britten Sinfonia performs this first concert in a series, with a programme featuring music written by Bliss, Bruch and Schumann. Royal Over-Seas League (St James's), £16, book ahead, 6.30pm-7.30pm
CUTTY SARK: As part of its 150th celebrations, London's famous tea clipper hosts a special challenge evening, with all funds raised going back into conserving the vessel. Comedian and impressionist Jon Culshaw hosts the interactive quiz-style challenge — but don't worry, you don't have to be a Cutty Sark expert to be in with a chance of winning. Cutty Sark (Greenwich), £65, book ahead, 6.45pm
POP-UP CHOIR: 25 acapella singers form the Pop-Up Choir, which appears in Brixton tonight for an upbeat performance featuring covers of songs by Prince, Mark Ronson, Fleetwood Mac, and more. Ritzy (Brixton), free, book ahead, 7.30pm
GOLD: For an unreactive element, gold has earned itself quite a reputation. A panel of experts covers why the precious metal is so significant in our lives and to economies around the world, and how nano-gold can be used in medicine. Royal Institution (Mayfair), £16/£10/£7, book ahead, 7.30pm-8.45pm
LONDON FORTEAN SOCIETY: Professional magician-turned experimental psychologist Dr. Matthew L. Tompkins appears at London Fortean Society to talk about the crafts of mesmerisation and magic. Find out how the illusions and tricks of magicians and fraudulent mystics can teach us about the inner workings of our minds. The Miller (London Bridge), £5/£2, book ahead, 8pm
Good cause of the day
Book ahead for a night of comedy starring Alan Carr and friends, with money raised going to Neuroblastoma.org.uk. It's on 18 April at Alexandra Palace, and the line-up includes Sean Lock, Seann Walsh, Suzi Ruffell and Nish Kumar, as well as Carr himself and several other comedians. Find out more and book tickets.
What we're reading
- London homes are being built from energy-efficient bricks made from human waste.
- Riding the tube — a photo essay.
- The scale of hoax calls to London's emergency services has been revealed.
- London's chance encounters in cartoon form.
