Things to do
LUNCHTIME LECTURE: What's it like to model for a fashion legend? Find out from Svetlana Lloyd, a fashion model who joined the House of Dior as a 'mannequin', and was involved in Christian Dior's last collection. She offers an insight into the workings of the fashion house in this free lunchtime lecture. V&A Museum (South Kensington), free, just turn up, 1pm-1.45pm
CURATOR'S TOUR: Current exhibition Jews, Money, Myth looks at some of the stereotypes surrounding finances and the Jewish religion. Join a curator of the exhibition for a closer look at some of the objects on display, and learn about the cultural myths that inspired the show. Jewish Museum (Camden), £8.50/£6.50, book ahead, 2pm
BOOK SHOP: London Review Bookshop stays open late for a shopping evening. Pick up a glass of wine and browse the shelves — the staff are on hand to offer advise if you can't pick your new read. There's a 10% discount on anything you buy on the night, and the cafe stays open late too, serving Easter buns, simnel cake and boozy tea. London Review Bookshop (Bloomsbury), free, book ahead, from 6pm
UK MUSIC PRESS: Mark Sinker, a music writer, journalist, and former editor of The Wire magazine, and journalist Owen Hatherley join forces to discuss the heyday of British pop music writing, spanning the 1960s-1980s. The event celebrates the launch of a new anthology, The Unruly Curiosity of the UK Music Press. Housmans (King's Cross), £3, book ahead, 7pm-8.30pm
PEGGY PARTY: Spend a night celebrating the life and work of dancer and choreographer Peggy Spencer MBE, who taught and choreographed Latin and Ballroom dancing for more than 70 years. Bishopsgate Institute has just acquired her personal archive, and is celebrating with an evening of viewing the archive materials... and, of course, dancing. Bishopsgate Institute (Liverpool Street), free, book ahead, 7pm-9.30pm
COCKNEY SIKH: Hear Suresh Singh, who grew up in Spitalfields and Brick Lane, talk about his childhood. He's written a book, Memoirs Of A Cockney Sikh, about his family's experiences, including his father's story of arriving in London from Punjab in 1949 and creating a life here. Bishopsgate Institute (Liverpool Street), £7/£5, book ahead, 7pm
A STAR IS BORN: Not seen smash-hit film A Star Is Born yet? Us neither, but don't tell anyone. There's a chance to watch Bradley Cooper's directorial debut tonight, starring Cooper himself as an established musician, and Lady Gaga as a struggling artist. Harris Academy South Norwood, £8.50/£7/£5, book ahead, 7.45pm
HOXTON CABARET: Professional and new performers from the London cabaret scene showcase their acts at the Hoxton Cabaret. Expect a lively blend of burlesque, drag, circus and comedy from a line-up of 14 performers. Queen of Hoxton, £20, book ahead, 8pm-10.45pm
WASHBOARD RESONATORS: Musical duo The Washboard Resonators play a combo of guitar, banjo and washboard, spanning the blues, swing and folk genres reminiscent of 1920s-1940s America. See them perform in an intimate gig here in London tonight. The Green Note (Camden), £10, book ahead, 8pm
GET LAUGHS: Get Laughs Or Die Tryin' brings young comedians to the stage to do just that. Prepare to be quizzed and enlightened by the likes of Junior Booker, Pernilla Holland and Miss Mo... you may not have heard of them yet, but they could be famous one day. Ritzy (Brixton), £7/£5, book ahead, 8pm
Good cause of the day
Tony Law, Matt Forde, Sofie Hagen and Francine Lewis are among the comedians on the bill at tonight's Laugh Till It Hurts, a comedy night raising money for The Prince's Trust. Find out more and book tickets.
What we're reading
- Giant inflatable boobs appear all over Shoreditch — here's why.
- A colour-blind man gets a job as a tube driver.
- An elephant-themed dinner service with an interesting history goes on public display for the first time at Apsley House.
