What we're reading:
- Flat owners take Tate Modern to court over invasion of privacy.
- Mermaid to swim along River Thames to raise plastic awareness.
- Crossrail chief to step down as London Underground boss called in for final stages of delayed project.
- 'It became a form of therapy': the Londoner who writes #NotestoStrangers.
- Which city is better — London or New York?
Things to do:
ART BY SOLDIERS: Charity Style for Soldiers hosts an exhibition of paintings by four talented, ex-military artists. The works portray the mental toll taken by war and the healing power of painting. La Galleria (Pall Mall), free, just turn up, 6-17 November
AI COMPANIONS: Explore the concept of artificial intelligence in the world of companionship with Professor Yorick Wilks, an expert in all things internet who wants to see if we can find friends in our devices. Museum of London, free, just turn up, 1pm-2pm
COLLAGE ART: Check out Digital Collage, a cut and paste bonanza of works by Paul Turner. There's art to take home, a prize draw and plenty of drinks on offer. The Flying Dutchman (Camberwell), free, just turn up, 5pm-11pm
SHAKESPEARE'S STAGES: Join actor and Shakespeare scholar Michael Pennington for an examination of the Bard's greatest works and to consider just how they were penned for the stages of yesteryear. Museum of London, free, just turn up, 6pm-7pm
OXFORD STREET LIGHTS: Potentially the most Christmassy event ahead of Christmas itself, it's the official Oxford Street lights switch on. See the sky light up plus a whole host of gigs, giveaways and shopping on London's festive strip. Find out when the rest of London's lights are switched on. Oxford Street, free, just turn up, 5pm-10pm
NIPPLE TASSELS: Go Von Teese at an evening of giggles and glitter, crafting your very own nipple tassels. Everything is provided and fortunately, no previous experience of the world of nipple tassels is required. Drink, Shop & Do (King's Cross), free, just turn up, 6pm-10pm
ALBUM LAUNCH: Dance the night away to Liv Austen's debut album, A Moment of Your Time. The singer will play live with her band and a bunch of special guests at this exclusive launch of a much-anticipated album. Islington Metal Works, £11, book ahead, 7pm-10.30pm
JOSEF LEIMBERG: Enjoy a night of jazz, funk, soul and fusion from Josef Leimberg and Mark Kavuma live in concert. Jazz Cafe (Camden), £17, book ahead, 7pm-11pm
ENTER DRAGONS: A hilarious and surreal show described by critics as the WI run by The Mighty Boosh, Enter the Dragons riles against the pressures of ageing and throws in a ton of puppetry and wigs for good measure. Pleasance Theatre (Islington), £12, book ahead, 7.45pm
IRISH COMEDY: This night of stand-up comedy comes straight from the Emerald Isle, featuring top funnymen Micky Bartlett, Matthew McAloone and Peter Flanagan. Backyard Comedy Club (Bethnal Green), £7, book ahead, 8pm-11pm
Good cause of the day
The Vavengers have linked up with Annie Lennox's charity organisation The Circle for an evening of spoken word and music in support of those experiencing gender-based violence. Book tickets here for a night out for a great cause on 10 November.
