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Kids drama club at Poplar Union

3 July 2024, 4:00 pm
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10 July 2024, 5:00 pm
Due to popular demand, we’re delighted to bring our drama club back. A note from our drama club leaders: Iain: I am an experienced facilitator and leader who loves taking Read more…

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Sculpt your own personal treasure with Hernán Guardamagna at Bow Arts Courtyard

30 June 2024, 11:00 am
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2:00 pm
Working with clay and paint, join us for a hands-on workshop with fashion and footwear designer Hernán Guardamagna. Open to children and families of all ages – all materials provided! Read more…

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Family open day at Chisenhale Art Place

18 May 2024, 12:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Your organisation: Chisenhale Gallery
Chisenhale Art Place invites you and your family to a fun-filled, art-packed day celebrating culture and community in Bow this Spring. Take part in interactive art & dance workshops and Read more…

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Parents and carers coffee morning at Trowbridge Gardens

13 May 2024, 10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Your organisation: Vitamin Dina Nutrition
Monthly coffee morning for parents and carers on the second Monday of each month at Trowbridge Gardens community space. Everyone is welcome! Coffee and pastries available from Thingy People Cafe. Read more…

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East London Community Band’s free music festival

8 June 2024, 12:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Your organisation: East London Community Band
Our ‘mini-Glastonbury’ is open to the whole community, an all-day event featuring performances by ELCB ensembles showcasing our percussion, jazz, concert band, big band, and Early Music groups. PLUS special Read more…

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Coldfire Festival 2024 at Wennington Green

6 July 2024, 12:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Your organisation: The Thomas Crosbie PACE Foundation
A date for your summer diary Free festival in Bow on Saturday, 6th July in Wennington Green, E3 5SN (opposite St. Barnabas Church) Live music from up and coming artists, Read more…

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Migrate Journey – launch at Chisenhale Gallery

26 April 2024
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28 April 2024
Your organisation: Chisenhale Gallery
Friday 26 April: 17:30-20:00 Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 April: 12:00-18:00 Booking link & full-programme: https://bit.ly/3U85riF This spring, Chisenhale Gallery will host the launch of Migrate Journey, a new artwork Read more…

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Bowfest: Open Studios 2024 at Bow Arts

21 June 2024, 5:00 pm
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22 June 2024, 9:00 pm
Your organisation: Nunnery Gallery
Get ready for Bow Arts’ biggest event of the summer! Meet our community of over 100 talented artists working at our flagship site, Bow Road. Join us in the Courtyard Read more…

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Free family holiday activities at The Ragged School Museum

3 April 2024, 11:00 am
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11 April 2024, 4:00 pm
Your organisation: Ragged School Museum
Our free, creative, family activities are themed around books in schools. There are arts and crafts and a trail to suit a range of levels for children aged between 5-11. Read more…

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Coldfire Festival 2024 in Wennington Green, Bow

6 July 2024
Your organisation: The Thomas Crosbie PACE Foundation
The 4th Annual Coldfire Festival, 12 – 7 pm in Wennington Green, Bow, is free for all. Come and enjoy free live music, art, sports, pilates, graffiti, and music workshops. Read more…

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Community International Women’s Day at Tower Hamlets Town Hall

9 March 2024, 11:00 am
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6:00 pm
Tower Hamlets Council will organise an International Women’s Day community event at the Town Hall to celebrate women’s excellence. Everyone is welcome along, including friends and family and all of Read more…

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Theatre show told through the language of insects – Du Iz Tak

6 April 2024, 11:00 am
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2:35 pm
Told through the language of insects, Du Iz Tak? is a story about the cycle of life and all its impermanence. Come and peer into a miniature world of little Read more…