Things to do
AUSTRALIA'S IMPRESSIONISTS: Hop over to the other side of the world and take in these gorgeous Impressionist paintings, showing landscapes bathed in light. It's opening day for this exhibition at the National Gallery. £7.50, booking recommended, 10am-6pm
CONSERVING THE FIRE: London will never forget its Great Fire, but there is a fear the evidence of its destruction will be lost. Museum of London conservator Rebecca Lang, talks about the methods of preserving the priceless proof of the past. Free, book in advance, 3pm-4pm
VIRTUAL REALITY EXHIBITION: This clever exhibition at the ICA takes a look at how virtual reality could be used as alternate method for emerging artists to exhibit. Viewers will enter a virtual reconstruction of a studio-kitchen that contains the work and hang around to chat to the artists about their work and the possible future for virtual reality. Free entry with day membership (£1), just turn up at the ICA bar, 6pm
FORBIDDEN SONGS: Music is a powerful tool of expression and opposition. Norwegian musician Moddi will perform songs that have been censored across the world, by artists including Kate Bush and Pussy Riot. The concert takes place by candlelight in the beautiful Victorian Hoxton Hall. £15, book in advance, 7pm
FLOATING CHRISTMAS CINEMA: St Katharine Docks' floating Christmas film festival continues with the winter classic, White Christmas. Watch the film snuggled under a blanket on a floating platform. £11, book in advance, 7pm-9pm
BEER AND BRATWURST: Coal House in north London celebrates its first holiday season with its Winter Warmers series. The first event highlights the best seasonal beers. Combined with the bratwurst and and the fact you're in an old coal house, you'll have the perfect escape from that winter chill. £25, book in advance, 7pm-10pm
GREATEST TELEVISION SHOW NEVER SEEN: This comedy podcast, comes from the wacky mind of Adam Riches and other top comedians. The Sword of Maximum Damage is a popular TV show, so why not check out The Pod of Maximum Damage, a fan podcast about the show. Takes place at King's Place. £7.50, book in advance, 7.30pm-8.30pm
SYLVIA TOWNSEND WARNER: Find out about the poetic works of one of Britain's most under-appreciated poets, Sylvia Townsend Warner, at the Southbank Centre. She once claimed, 'I intend to be a posthumous poet!', and her prediction has come true, finding much more success in the afterlife. Free, book in advance, 8pm
DESIGN YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS JUMPER: It's December which means Christmas jumpers are so in right now. Why not prove your dedication and go that extra mile to make your own? Take part in this workshop run by The Crafty Bunch at The Northcote in Clapham. £35, book in advance, 8pm-10.30pm
Good cause for the day
SHOWSTOPPER! IMPROVISED MUSICAL: Book in advance for this improvised musical at Shaftesbury Avenue's, Lyric Theatre. Half the proceeds head to the charity Index on Censorship, who fight all forms of censorship around the world. £50, book in advance, 12 December, 7.30pm
FAKING IT: Gavin Turk is famed for playing with the perception of what's real. His graduate show piece was a fake blue plaque dedicated to himself. He places himself on the cover of Hello magazine and creates his own Warhols and Pollocks. He's not a new artist but this show is perfect for the post-truth era. Gavin Turk: Who, what, when, where, how and why at Newport Street Gallery, Newport Street, SE11 6AJ, free. 23 November - 19 March ★★★★★
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