Things To Do Today In London: Monday 6 August 2018
TRAILS OF THE WEST: You may think of cowboys as consigned to history books or John Wayne Westerns, but they do, in fact, still exist. Reuters staff photographer Greg Bos has been capturing the North American West on camera over the last 33 years, amassing a unique archive of fine art photography depicting working and rodeo cowboys. Barbican Library (Barbican Centre), free, just turn up, 9.30am-5.30pm, until 25 August
FROM SHADOW TO LIGHT: From wartime photography to snapping celebrities and fashion models for US magazines, Tony Vaccaro's 8 decade-spanning career has been rich and varied. See his iconic work, and discover never-before-seen images at the photographer's first exhibition in over 50 years. Getty Images Gallery (Fitzrovia), free, just turn up, 10am-5.30pm, until 21 September
TOMORROWLAND: Pioneering Taiwanese video artist Yuan Goang-Ming presents three works that explore the perplexing state of today's world, which he casts as lurking in the shadows of looming disaster. It's your last chance to see Tomorrowland, his first UK exhibition in a public institution. Hayward Gallery (Southbank Centre), free, just turn up, 11am-7pm
KATHRYN SARGENT: Savile Row's first female master tailor is coming to Jamavar Women's Club in a much needed tonic against the traditional old boys' clubs of Mayfair. Join Kathryn Sargent in conversation with Samyukta Nair. Jamavar (Mayfair), £45, book ahead, 6.30pm
GIN SOCIAL: Hepple Gin stars in the August edition of Graphic Bar's monthly socials dedicated to mother's ruin. For just a fiver, you receive a tasting of the gin created by TV forager Valentine Warner, a cocktail, and a complimentary G&T. Graphic Bar (Soho), £5, book ahead, 6.30pm-8pm
LONDON CRAFT CLUB: Try you hand at the noble art of felting with the help of London Craft Club. End the night with a gorgeous personalised canvas bag on your arm and a glass of prosecco in your belly. Drink, Shop & Do (King's Cross), £49, book ahead, 7pm-9.30pm
TOXIC REASONS: Good news for fans of hard core punk band Toxic Reasons — tonight's gig has been moved from The Underworld to The Unicorn, and it's gone from being £17, to completely free (those who already bought tickets have been promised an automatic refund). The Unicorn (Camden), free, book ahead, 7pm-11pm
BREATHE: In this dark comedy, four housemates go through the trials and tribulations of trying to accomplish their dreams while living in London (hands up if you can relate). Will they choose security, or transform their fears into fuel for their aspirations? Tristan Bates Theatre (Covent Garden), £10, book ahead, 7.45pm, until 11 August
CLUELESS: As if Rooftop Film Club have chosen 90s classic teen comedy Clueless for their latest al fresco screening. Catch up with Cher, Dionne and the gang over bottomless popcorn and a glass of fizz. Bussey Building (Peckham), £15.95, book ahead, 8.45pm
PROTEST SONG: Inspiring idealism meets harsh realism in this gritty play about a rough sleeper who comes face to face with the Occupy movement. Expect carol singing, outraged chanting and Anonymous masks. Camden People's Theatre (Camden), £10, book ahead, 9pm
Good cause of the dayIf you sign up for Khalsa Aid's Hyde Park 5k right now, you've got six whole days of training and fundraising ahead of you before the event on 12 August. They ask that you raise a minimum of £50 to support their global relief work and, if you're not feeling quite up for a run, they're welcoming walkers, too.
Fun things to do with our friends and sponsor Funzing...
Lost London Walking Tour
London is a city of incredible transformation. With structural remains that date back to ancient history still in existence, this unique walking tour takes in Lost London in all its former glory. From the Titanic booking office to the graveyards of man's best friend, you'll discover the weird and wonderful places that used to exist in the capital but are now only committed to memory. Using old photographs, newspaper cuttings and stories from the past, you'll be amazed at what has largely been written out of our history books... Get tickets
Paddle Boarding in East London - Beginners
Take to the waters and glide about in this beginner paddleboarding session. By the end of it, you'll be standing up and paddling solo, and there's plenty of help on hand to improve your technique. Change of clothes required. Get tickets
Forgotten Old London
Tales of torture and plagues await you on a historical walk around London -- see bombed out ruins, discover Medieval markets and even visit a Roman ampitheatre. £12 Get tickets
A Secret London Tour
How well do you really know London? Visit the streets that inspired Harry Potter locations and see London's most superstitious hotel. On Matt's tour you will explore hidden places and discover stories unknown to even the most knowledgeable of Londoners. Get tickets
