Since 1597(!) Gresham College has been offering Londoners FREE lectures on the forces that shape our world. This week, for example, there’s a look at the links between music & colour, & next month there’s a deep dive into the ethics of satire. Can’t make the in-person events? Check out the college’s vast online collection, which dissects hundreds of topics.

Looking for a new hobby? Head to Lancaster Hall Hotel for a chance to try Cuban Salsa for free – if you like it, there’s an eight-week course on offer for £50.

It’s the last week to catch this art exhibit, which “isolates fragments of daily life & gives them the gravity of artefacts”. It’s on at the Carl Kostyál contemporary art gallery until Sat.

Listen to the singers of the future & hear illuminating advice from a celebrated operatic soprano at this one-off Guildhall student vocal masterclass, held at Milton Court.

Women Life Freedom is a powerful textile artwork on display at London Museum Studios, produced by survivors of domestic abuse & inspired by their personal stories.

If you’ve already given up on your resolutions, fear not! Joe Wicks is giving an online talk this Weds all about finding energy-boosting routines that actually work for you.

It’s not just a positive affirmation, it’s the title of a new exhibit about “strong, stylish women” at BOXPARK Shoreditch. There’s a first come, first served launch party on Weds.

Did you know that there are sake brewers in the UK? Peckham-based Shogun Sakes is hosting a tasting & intro to the Japanese rice wine at Twickenham’s Brewery Market.

Not free, but we still think it’s a good deal. It’s the last month of the Barbican Centre’s Dirty Looks exhibit, & on Thurs early-eve, entry is pay-what-you-can, starting from £3.

Iconic refurbished music hall The Clapham Grand is turning 125! To celebrate, they’re throwing a fabulous birthday bash filled with comedy, drag, cabaret & more, all exploring the venue’s rich history. Plus, after the show ends, there’s an old school disco ‘til late…

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What do Wales & Japan have in common? A lot, as it turns out. Find out more at this Embassy of Japan exhibit exploring unexpected ties between the two cultures.

Still not over the Secret Traitor reveal? Need to discuss your theories with pals in the pub? Watch every episode live with fellow The Traitors enthusiasts at The Rising.

Head to the Southbank Centre to hear Springwatch presenter Kate Humble discuss all things volcanoes in a free pre-show talk before this (paid-for) concert.

Want to volunteer in a beloved London green space? Help out with a variety of conservation tasks at Holland Park’s community day this Sat – no experience necessary.

It’s the last weekend to catch the Sir John Soane’s Museum exhibit on the enduring influence of Egypt on British design, from Wedgwood ceramics through to the present day.

Tired of relentless fitness content online this Jan? Try the Alternative Fitness Festival in Crystal Palace Park, which includes dynamic breathwork, ‘rave barre’ & more.