The Bank of England Museum has a pop-up running this week only, which features artworks that explore what the currency of the future might look like (as part of the London Design Festival).

All sorts of weird & wonderful creatures, from majestic orcas to tiny stalked jellyfish, are on display at The Crown Estate’s new Underwater Photographer of the Year exhibit.

Have a go at Wild Art Journaling in this free workshop. It’s a creative process that unlocks & unblocks creative flow with a combination of journaling, meditation & collaging/painting.

Head to the Korean Cultural Centre for a special screening of Shim Chung, a ballet play with neoclassical choreography that’s based on a Korean folktale. Booking is essential.

Move through a series of life-size dioramas as “a story unfurls of a ‘femme fatale’ film noir character living in an imagined colonial outpost”, at this theatrical installation at The Curve.

From Weds, you can check out this year’s winning illustrations at the V&A Illustration Awards, a free, biennial competition celebrating illustration excellence across styles & subjects.

RAW, the unique listening night, is back with an event where the focus is uncensored storytelling by everyday people, paired with music & art. This month’s theme is “heroes”.

Thurs is the launch of the Wellcome Collection’s new major exhibit, Hard Graft, which is set to explore different experiences of physical work & its impacts on health & the body.

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It’s the opening reception of an uplifting fashion exhibit by Stitch Sisters - a sewing group that’s part of the incredible Re:Assure Women’s project - at St Margaret’s House.

Streatham Vale Sports & Social Club is hosting a special dress-up screening of last year’s Barbie movie, as part of the Streatham Free Film Festival. A “post film disco” will follow.

This weekend’s the start of London Sculpture Week, which transforms public spaces with striking outdoor sculptures. There are free guided tours taking place on Sat from 3-4.30pm.

Celebrate 20 years of iconic gigs at The Shacklewell Arms at a special opening event to celebrate the pub’s debut exhibit. Expect drinks, DJ sets & an exclusive preview of the display.

Head to Francis Road for a free family-friendly festival celebrating Leyton’s eclectic community through film, music, food & fun. Highlights will include an outdoor screening of award-winning film Summer of Soul, live music & DJs, drag queen cabaret & a kids’ ceilidh.

Sunday is Thames Day 2024 - an exciting day of free family activities celebrating World Rivers Day & the significance of the River Thames. Don’t miss the “brilliantly fun” Cod Choir.

Sun is the Chiswick House Dog Show - an annual, community-run celebration of everything d-o-g! Expect show rings, doggy dash, celeb judges & stalls selling all sorts of canine treats (plus more).