Things to do
THE REAL THING: New exhibition The Real Thing showcases photos which explore aspiration, ownership, and authenticity in the fashion industry. The artists featured look at issues of globalisation, capitalist consumption, identity and sustainability in the way we relate to brands today. Fashion Space Gallery (Oxford Street), free, just turn up, 7 February-2 May
JEWISH WOMEN: Kathrin Pieren and Susan Gordon from the Jewish Museum discuss the important contributions of Jewish women in both world wars. Hear stories of individuals, such as a Jewish secretary from Ealing who went behind enemy lines to work as a wireless operator with the French Resistance, as well as the wider roles that Jewish women took on. National Army Museum (Chelsea), free, book ahead, 11.30am
CHOLERA: The National Archives holds a talk and document display about the 1848-49 cholera outbreak in England and Wales. Christopher Day, Head of Modern Domestic Records, talks about how the country dealt with this public health issue, and there's a chance to see documents relating to the Public Health Act of 1848, which was passed to deal with the epidemic. National Archives (Kew), £5/£4, book ahead, 2pm-3.30pm
LIVE MUSIC: Kickstart your weekend with a free performance by Ego Ella May. The south London songwriter and vocalist's work focuses on contemporary compositions, and this show is presented in partnership with BBC Music Introducing. Southbank Centre, free, just turn up, 6pm
SPINNING THINGS: Aimed at anyone aged 7+, dynamics and vibration expert Hugh Hunt offers an insight into boomerangs, bouncing balls, and other spinning things. Find out why a spinning top stands up, and how a falling cat always manages to land on its feet... and you might even be allowed to throw a boomerang inside. But not a cat. Royal Institution (Mayfair), £16/£10/£7, book ahead, 6pm-7.15pm
PUNK AND RACE: As part of Decolonise Fest, Museum of London hosts an evening looking at issues of race in the Punk scene, both historically and in the present. Hear a panel discuss anti-racism, social inclusion and the problems faced in the 1970s-80s, and how those issues are still prevalent today in the Punk scene. Museum of London, £12, book ahead, 6.30pm
MURALS OF TIBET: Hear from photographer Thomas Laird about his 10-year journey across Tibet to remote monasteries and temples, documenting ancient murals showing the life of the Buddha and the secrets of meditation. The artworks, some of the greatest treasures of the Buddhist culture, are at risk of being lost forever. British Library, £20/£10, book ahead, 7pm-8.30pm
LIVE AT THE EMPIRE: Sara Pascoe, David O'Doherty, Suzi Ruffell, Mae Martin and Kiri Pritchard McClean all take to the stage at comedy night Live at the Empire. See the impressive range of comic talent in one place, at a venue that claims to be London's original comedy home. Hackney Empire, from £18, book ahead, 8pm
MISS KIDDY AND THE CADS: Vintage band Miss Kiddy and the Cads bring a touch of old Hollywood glamour to west London, with a show of live music, stunning costumes, tap dancing and all manner of other entertainment. Expect to hear modern songs from the likes of Bowie and Beyonce, with a vintage twist. Watermans (Hounslow), £15/£14, book ahead, 8.30pm
MARDI GRAS: No ticket to NOLa for Mardi Gras? No problem — the celebrations are starting early in Brixton. DJs spin carnival party tunes all night, including funk, soul and pop anthems, and there's live music from brass band No Limit Street Band. Blues Kitchen (Brixton), £5.72, book ahead, 9pm
London weather with Inclement Attlee
Our idiosyncratic weather forecaster returns, keeping you up to date on London's skies.
A light breeze will play across the capital today from the general direction of Penge — unless you happen to live in Penge. In that case, it's coming from the purlieus of Bromley. I'm not sure if there's much beyond Bromley, so I'm working on the assumption that this is the place where southeasterly winds originate. Probably from a big wind machine or something. We didn't cover this at weather forecasting college, sorry.
Contact Mr Attlee with any weather-related thoughts by emailing hello@londonist.com; subject line "For Mr Attlee".
Tube ponderings with Barry Heck
Our resident tube fancier dishes out daily thoughts on the London Underground.
Stand in just the right place, and the roundel for Bank station so perfectly follows the postmodern curves of Number One Poultry that it seems to be part of the building. Well, it does to me.
Follow Barry on Twitter @HeckTube. He is occasionally interesting or relevant, though not today, it seems.
Good cause of the day
Head to the Ace Hotel in Shoreditch tonight for an Australian bushfire relief fundraiser. Singer Chrissy Bray hosts an evening of singing, dancing, an auction and a two-course meal. Find out more and book tickets.
What we're reading
- City of London Corporation approves sale of Wood Street Police Station.
- The beloved Catford cat sign is falling apart.
- Plans to extend DLR to Thamesmead advance.
- Danish police seize Hyde Park mansion.
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