What we're reading:
- The immigration crisis facing Chinatown.
- Opinion: Hackney Council's decision is a huge setback for London nightlife.
- Architecture grad suggests creating 'more feral' London green belt.
- Hampstead Heath women-only pool in trans women debate.
- Outrage as 'Trump-style' perimeter fence 'destroys' Lambeth Country Show.
Things to do:
THOUSAND AND ONE DAYS: Introduce your tots to the magic of the Arabian Nights at a sensory theatre session for the under threes. This immersive summer show tells the various fables that feature in their main summer show, Tales from the Thousand and One Nights, in toddler-friendly fashion. Chickenshed Theatre (Cockfosters), £6, book ahead, 9.30am-10.15am
KILL ME NOW: This exhibition from pop artist and psychedelic illustrator Luke McLean looks as gleefully in-your-face as its title suggests. His work has been featured on everything from album sleeves to beer bottles and he counts the likes of U2, Motorhead and The Horrors as clients. The Old Truman Brewery (Shoreditch), free, book ahead, 10am-6pm
HIDDEN GARDEN HAIKU: Three lines and seventeen syllables. How hard can it be? Compose and recite haiku poems inspired by the natural beauty of Holland Park and see your work published in a zine anthology as part of National Park City Week. Holland Park tube station, free, book ahead, 11.30am-1pm
TAP TAKEOVER: Mason & Company is giving nomadic breweries The Beak Brewery and Zapato Brewery a place to crash for the evening, meaning that you get to a rare chance to sample their deliciously diverse ales. Mason & Company (Hackney Wick), free entry, book ahead, 5pm-10pm
SCIENCE MUSEUM LATE: 2018 is a big year for medical history. The first ever IVF baby is turning 40, it's the 50th anniversary of the first heart and liver transplants, and the good old NHS the celebrating its 70th birthday. Mark the occasion with the Science Museum's medical-themed Late, where you can see how 3D printing is revolutionising surgery, discover how our brains can create false memories, and even learn your blood type. Science Museum (South Kensington), free, book ahead for some events, 6.45pm-10pm
HOUSE OF VANS SESSIONS: Head to House of Vans for an alt pop triple bill, the latest gig in the Sessions showcase. Tonight you'll discover experimental electronic duo Nimmo, singer/producer Leks Rivers, and rebellious rock 'n' roller Black Gold Buffalo. House of Vans (Waterloo), free, book ahead, 7pm-11pm
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HYMN TO LOVE: Love, loss, and longing loom large in this acclaimed musical homage to tragic French chanteuse Edith Piaf. Hear the songs you know and love like never before thanks to Steven Trafford's vibrant new translations. Jermyn Street Theatre (St James's), £15 (special preview price), book ahead, 7.30pm
THE WOUND: This transgressive coming-of-age flick from John Trengove charts a teenage boy's tribal initiation ritual in the remote mountains of South Africa's Eastern Cape. See the Academy Award-shortlisted film at tonight at South Norwood's cosy indie cinema. Harris Academy, £8.50, book ahead, 7.45pm-10.30pm
MUD MORGANFIELD: Camden's Blues Kitchen welcomes the son of Muddy Waters for an intimate and unforgettable free show. By candlelight, he'll be channeling the sound of his legendary father, so don't miss out on the chance to get up close and personal with a bit of blues history. The Blues Kitchen (Camden), free, book ahead, 9.45pm
Good cause of the day
Discover London's medical powerhouse on a guided walk through Fitzrovia. You'll visit one of the capital's earliest family planning clinics, its oldest workhouse buildings, and learn about the riotous Gooseberry Fair of Tottenham Court Road. All of the proceeds go to the Mayfair and Soho Group of Amnesty International.
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