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Bumps, Babies and Toddler group at Poplar Union - 5 September 2024

5 September 2024, 10:30 am
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1:00 pm
Your organisation: Poplar Union
Come along with your bumps, babies and toddlers, and enjoy a well-deserved cuppa at this warm, welcoming get together. Enjoy a friendly boost of positivity to help you along your Read more…

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Free taster days: The Strings Club holiday camp at Chisenhale Primary School

29 July 2024, 8:00 am
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31 August 2024, 5:30 pm
Your organisation: The Strings Club, Bow
Make the summer holidays unforgettable at the Strings Club’s award-winning, Ofsted-registered Holiday Camps, coming to Bow from Summer 2024! — Launch offer: get a free taster day in Bow! To Read more…

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Create your own vibrant prints with Hernán Guardamagna at Bow Arts Courtyard

28 July 2024, 11:00 am
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1:00 pm
Reminisce with creativity as we create our own vibrant prints honouring cherished memories with fashion and footwear designer Hernán Guardamagna. Open to children and families of all ages – all 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…