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What we're reading:
- Selfie tourists puzzled by Big Ben's new look.
- Five species that have quietly adapted to urban living in London.
- London voted the most attractive city for overseas workers in the world.
- The south London entrepreneur who built a takeaway business on Instagram.
- Award-winning Wild West End garden opens in central London.
Things to do:
RIVER HEALTH CHECK: Learn how to monitor your local waterway's physical condition as part of London Rivers Week. The MoRPh Citizen Science one-day training course will equip you with all the know-how you need to help wildlife by documenting changes in their habitat. Welsh Harp Environmental Education Centre (West Hendon), free, book ahead, 10am-4pm
OCULUS DEMO DAY: Step into a virtual realm as Oculus Go comes to The Old Truman Brewery. You'll be able to try out a whole host of VR experiences, including Coaster Combat, Jurassic World, and Netflix. The Old Truman Brewery (Brick Lane), free, just turn up, 12pm-8pm
BLACK PANTHER: Take a trip to Wakanda at the Welcome Kitchen + Cinema's screening of Black Panther. You'll enjoy a plate of international home cooking before a panel of industry speakers, including lecturer and social justice campaigner Dr Lez Henry, introduce the box office phenomenon. Amnesty International Human Rights Centre (Shoreditch), from £19.50, book ahead, 6pm-11pm
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Sounds Like London: our picks today
June brings the Mayor of London's Sounds Like London campaign to the capital — a month-long celebration of both women in music and London's grassroots music scene. Here's our pick of today's Sounds Like London events:
CORDOVAS: Spend your Wednesday night alongside the music of American folk aficionados Cordovas, who spent the last three years writing their new album in Baja, Mexico. Borderline, £17, 7pm-10pm
DAVID FORD: Dartford's David Ford was once dubbed "the best singer songwriter no-one's heard of". It's not a phrase he's particularly fond of, but see him in concert to understand where the "best" bit comes from. Omeara, £17.60, 7.30pm
LGBTQ+ MUSEUM LATE: The Science Museum is joining forces with Pride in London for a Late that celebrate all shades of the sexuality spectrum. Get a make-up masterclass, partake in a genital drawing competition, or stay up extra late for the museum's first ever afterparty. Science Museum (Kensington), mostly free, book ahead for some events, 6.45pm-10pm/10pm-11.45pm
OTTO VON SCHIRACH: IDM and breakcore artist Otto von Schirach cross the pond to make some noise at The Underworld. He's supported by Big Lad and Leevil. The Underworld (Camden), £15, book ahead, 7pm
STOP GIVING ME GRIEF: This deeply personal two person show looks at what happens to us when the people we love die — should it ever get easier? Will we ever be normal again? All the events represented in the Stop Giving Me Grief are based on the real-life experiences of survivors, who've requested you leave your pity at the door (but maybe bring some tissues just in case). Mirth, Marvel and Maud (Walthamstow), £10, book ahead, 7.15pm
DASH CAFE: Explore the impact of Catalan's independence movement on contemporary art and identity in Barcelona at an informal discussion group. You'll also catch a screening of the award-winning short film Los Desheredados. Rich Mix (Shoreditch), free, book ahead, 7.30pm-10.30pm
BEING BLACKER: Jamaican-born reggae producer and pillar of the Brixton comminity Black Dread takes centre stage in Molly Dineen's new feature documentary. See it as part of South Norwood's Community Festival — the director herself makes an appearance to answer your most burning questions. Harris Academy (South Norwood), £9, book ahead, 7.45pm
SUITMAN JUNGLE: Live drum 'n' bass meets jungle beats and spoken word in the tale of a man caught between the daily grind and his passion for music. Powerful percussion to get nine-to-fivers through hump day. The Roundhouse (Camden), £10, book ahead, 8pm
Good cause of the day
If you work or have digs in SW1, head on down to Belgravia's Wilton Crescent Gardens for their Community in Colour Summer Party. All the money raised goes to local charity Hotel School, which teaches hospitality skills to homeless and vulnerable people.
