What we're reading:
- Timelapse video shows sun turn to storms over London.
- New Tottenham Stadium 'not possible' without 2011 riots.
- London's sunrises in pictures.
- Woman wakes up to find python in Kensington bed.
- A new 3D Aphex Twin logo appears at Elephant & Castle tube station.
Things to do:
WELSH LAMB SEASON: Borough Market is celebrating the start of Welsh lamb season in style — with a meaty cookery demo from Masterchef quarterfinalist Imran Nathoo. As well as discovering just how versatile lamb can be, there's a load of other Welsh goodies for you to purchase, including Halen Môn, Radnor Preserves, and buttery Welshcakes. Borough Market (London Bridge), free, just turn up, 10am-5pm, until 3 August
SECRET DOORS: Let the kids loose at Sir John Soane's Museum, where secret passageways, wondrous objects, and mysterious doors are just waiting to be discovered. After their expedition, they'll design a hidden room inspired by all they've seen. Basically, it's a mini intrepid explorer's dream. Sir John Soane's Museum (Covent Garden), £15, book ahead, 11am-3pm
SHAKUHACHI CONCERT: You may not have heard of the shakuhachi, but you probably have heard it before. The Japanese bamboo flute has featured in tons of film soundtracks, including Harry Potter, and now you can see it performed live. Choose between golden oldies, new sounds, and solo programmes as part of The World Shakuhachi Festival. Goldsmiths (New Cross), £8/£12, just turn up, 1pm/5pm/8pm, until 4 August
WE THE CREATORS: Struggling to stand out from the crowd? Let industry experts from the worlds of art and design show you how to cultivate a brand your audience won't be forgetting in a hurry at the latest in WeWork's series of panel discussions. WeWork Waterhouse Square (Holborn), free, book ahead, 6.30pm-8.30pm
CHEERS TO YOUR HEALTH: It might feel a little odd to discuss health care over a couple of pints, but that's exactly the kind of niche, science-adjacent topic PubSci's monthly meetups specialise in. Tonight's guest speaker is Dr Erin Walker, talking about patient involvement in health care and research. The Old King's Head (Borough), free, just turn up, 7pm
SILVERSMITH WORKSHOP: Become a silversmith for the evening with the help of our media partner, Funzing. Craft your own exquisitely unique silver ring, learning techniques of annealing, hammering, stamping, filing and finishing along the way. Crosland Place (Clapham), £55, book ahead, 7pm
BEER IN SOUTHWARK: For centuries, the south east London borough of Southwark has been a hub of brewers and inns. But did you know that the local beer industry used to be closely linked to Southwark Cathedral? Hear how the history of St Saviours is interwoven with the history of beer while enjoying a cheeky snifter or two. Southwark Cathedral (London Bridge), £10, book ahead, 7pm-8pm
LOST PROPHECIES: Remember when the world was supposed to end in 2012, according to some dicey interpretations of the Mayan calendar? What about the Y2K panic? Spoiler alert, we're still here — but what of those who whole-heartedly believed in them? Alternative religions author Dr David V Barrett examines such doomsday prophecies and how their prophets recover from their failure to come true. The Star and Garter (Greenwich), £3, just turn up, 7.30pm
SON OF MAN: Described as part ancient kitchen sink drama, part epic mystery play, Son of Man depicts a Jesus torn between Roman and Jewish influences, whose experience of being an illegitimate child leads him to believe that he is the son of God (hey, we've all been there). The Monkey House (Holloway), £10, book ahead, 7.30pm
KOSMOS ENSEMBLE: Blending tango, gypsy, Balkan, and Japanese music, Kosmos Ensemble's fearless improvisation and virtuoso technique is truly something to behold. Let the trio regale you on the violin, viola, and accordion as part of a fundraiser for their new album. St Mary's Church (Rotherhithe), £14, book ahead, 7.45pm
Good cause of the day
It's your last day to browse the goodies on offer at ethical and eco-friendly design pop up A Circle Back. Consider buying a gift from their One for One range today — for each of the Hope & Fortune organic cotton baby blankets they sell, one will be gifted to a mother and child in Uganda. Plus, in partnership with Edukid, 5% of every sale also goes towards sponsoring children's education in the same area.
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