Join the artist & campaigner Bob & Roberta Smith (creator of the famous ‘Make Art Not War’ painting) for an illuminating hour at the Royal Society of Arts tonight. He’ll be discussing his artistic journey & arts-advocacy work.

Breathwork practitioner Calypso Barnum is here to help you become the best version of yourself. Join her on Zoom this evening to learn tried & tested techniques she’d usually reserve for paying clients.

This exhibit at the Ezen Foundation marks 80 years since the Hiroshima bombing & was meant to finish on Tues, but has just been extended. Expect survivor testimonies alongside contemporary artists responding to the tragedy.

The Delusion is a groundbreaking artwork, merging video games and immersive theatre to explore how we can connect with each other in an increasingly polarised world. It’s on at Serpentine North until Jan.

Why do we have emotions? Gresham College aims to answer the question through this lecture series which is launching on Weds with a talk from an infectious diseases professor on why we feel fear.

There’s plenty of electronic music happening in Hackney, but not enough Bulgarian spiritual jazz. That’s what you can hear this Weds at Grow Hackney, as part of the From the Crates ‘deep listening’ series.

Whether you’re a megafan of mathematics or a nutrition nerd, there’s something for everyone at New Scientist Live, a festival celebrating all the latest cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs.

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Love playing darts? Love cocktails & street food? Either way, you’ll love this Flight Club pop-up at Clerkenwell Fire Station, where you can be part of an attempt to break the record for the longest bullseye ever thrown.

Luxury jewellery brand Astley Clarke is having a sample sale. Head to the Covent Garden flagship store to find stunning pieces that will surely become staples of your jewellery box, starting from only a fiver.

Fun Palaces is a movement dedicated to redefining the community space. This weekend, there’ll be over 30 ‘fun palaces’ in London: try this workshop in Westferry or this poetry reading & tea ceremony in Kentish Town.

Who better to answer that question than the National Gallery, which is hosting a late event this Fri featuring a panel discussion with art critic, writer & broadcaster Ben Luke, plus several acclaimed artists.

Hannah Lee writes stories which empower kids to find their own voices – & we love the sound of her latest book The Rapping Princess. She’ll be at the Southbank Centre this Sat, telling stories suitable for kids aged 5-11 alongside live illustration by Allen Fatimaharan. There’ll also be a family ‘ballroom boogie’ afterwards.

To celebrate Chuseok, aka Korean Thanksgiving, there’ll be a celebration of Korean culture at London Good News Church – try on hanbok, play classic Korean games, & taste a lot of kimbap & tteokbokki.

‘Tis the season for harvest festivals, so, Signature Brew on Blackhorse Road is having an autumnal hoedown, complete with a hog roast, barn dancing & a Neil Young tribute act performing the Harvest album in full.

It’s the last weekend of the Festival of ENCOUNTERS, which hosts, well, encounters all over Brixton. Our faves include this discussion on what defines English food (& who gets to decide) at the San Mei Gallery.

Autumn is here, & that means one thing: conkers. The Hampstead Heath Conker Championships are open to both kids & adults, so head to Parliament Hill Bandstand to show off your skills.

Ever wondered what would happen if you mixed JMW Turner with quantum physics? Libby Heaney’s interactive artwork aims to explore this intriguing crossover, & you can see her work on display at Orleans House Gallery from next week. There’s also a chance to meet the artist at the opening celebration on 9th Oct.