EXHIBIT 🚇 Barbican, 9.30-5.30pm

Last day of Tube Pictures

Today’s the last day to check out Tube Pictures, a display at the Barbican of more than 100 images by artist Martin Church, who sketched in public on Metropolitan Line tube trains.

EXHIBIT 👑 Bond Street, until 5 Feb

The Crown’s costumes

You have until next Monday to peruse a special exhibition of the sets, costumes & props from series 1-6 of The Crown (on display ahead of two auctions at Bonhams next month).

EXHIBIT 💀 Hackney, until Feb 18

Celebrating “Cry January”

Intrigued by the eerie? Check out Cabinets of Death, an exhibition celebrating the spectacle of the “Death Cabarets” & the rituals & motifs surrounding death, on display at The Absinthe Parlour.

COMEDY 😂 Shoreditch, 7.30pm

Laughter’s free

Have a laugh at a brand new comedy night at Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes ft. some up-&-coming stand-up talent (including acts who have performed on the BBC, Netflix & Comedy Central).

NIGHT OUT 🎉 Clapham, 6.30pm

Storytelling… & rum

What Does Not RAW - the night of storytelling, art, music & other creative expressions - is taking place at The Little Orange Door this Weds, with the theme of “play” (there’s a free rum tasting!).

CAREERS 🧑‍💻 online, 6-8pm

Advice for future journos

Want to get a job in journalism? Discover the skills you need (from shooting to podcasting) & ask questions at a panel talk during City University London’s journalism jobs & skills event.

Competition time! 🧡

We have a pair of tickets to give away to My Fantasy Valentine, a sold-out panel discussion on February 12 that will feature some of the most influential voices in the world of sex & relationships.

After the talk, guests will enjoy a private tour of Honour, a sexually empowering clothing & accessories shop. The tickets include a free gift & drink.

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Once they’ve signed up, you’ll be entered & we’ll then pick a name at random. Good luck! 🤞

LATE 🐲 South Ken, 6.30-10pm

Lunar New Year late

The Science Museum is hosting a special late event to celebrate the Year of the Dragon and the opening of Zimingzhong 凝时聚珍, a new exhibit about ornate Chinese clockwork.

EXHIBIT 🖼️ K’sbridge, until March 17

Barbara Kruger’s back

Thinking of You. I Mean Me. I Mean You is art legend Barbara Kruger’s first solo institutional show in London in over 20 years. It’s opening at Serpentine South Gallery this Thursday.

MARKET 🛍️ Waterloo, Feb 2-3

Support black businesses

Black Culture Market, which supports emerging entrepreneurs & new black businesses of African & Caribbean descent, is back - & taking place at St John’s Waterloo this Friday & Saturday.

ART 🧵 Bond Street, until Feb 14

Mind-bending makery

Friday’s the launch of Papillotage, a new “visceral & seductive” collection of 14 tapestry works by talented Dutch artist Anne von Freyburg, at the HOFA (House of Fine Art) Gallery.

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POP-UP ☕️ Russell Squ, Feb 1-10

The Unbelieva-Bar

Costa Coffee has launched the Hot Milkshake Unbelieva-Bar - an hour-long pop-up experience featuring games, prizes & hot milkshakes to try. Tickets are £10 but get fully refunded on entry.

SHOP 🛍️ Brick Lane, Sun 10.30-3pm

Fashion as a force for good

There are free Sunday tickets available for the Smart Works Fashion Sale at the Truman Brewery. The charity helps unemployed women in the UK to transform their lives.