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‘Grime Travel’ – A local history walking tour of Roman Road

10 October 2023, 3:30 pm
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4:30 pm
Your organisation: Roman Road Trust
Take a walk back through time with East London’s newest grime crew, with a lyrical tour of Roman Road and its historical past. From the well-known Roman Road arches to Read more…

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‘New Creatives’: Felix Taylor and Jamila Prowse in Conversation by Chisenhale Gallery

22 November 2021, 7:00 pm
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8:00 pm
As part of the New Creatives programme, artist Felix Taylor is joined in conversation by artist and writer Jamila Prowse to discuss the process of creating Taylor’s 2020 New Creatives Read more…

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‘The Fight for Free Time’ Talk at Whitechapel Gallery

17 August 2023, 7:00 pm
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8:30 pm
On Thursday 17 August, Helen Hester and Nick Srnicek host a talk about their new book After Work: A History of the Home and the Fight for Free Time at Read more…

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A Virtual Tour of London’s Royal Docks

30 March 2021, 8:00 pm
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9:00 pm
This 50 minute talk on Zoom will tell the story of the Royal Docks, beginning with the railway designed by engineer George Parker Bidder which starts the development. Your guide, Read more…

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Abstract painting workshop at Barge East

17 June 2024, 7:00 pm
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9:30 pm
Your organisation: Barge East
One of the foremost painters in the first generation Abstract Expressionists, Clyfford Still may not be as well-known as some of his contemporaries, but his influence and talent cannot be Read more…

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Act Together: An International Women’s Day Climate Discussion

8 March 2023, 6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
You’re invited to a community talk about women, the climate crisis and what to do about it. At a special event for International Women’s Day, a panel of women activists Read more…

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Afrofuturism event: Free screening of Black Panther at BLOC

5 June 2024, 5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Your organisation: BLOC
An exploration of Afrofuturism and its impact on cultural aesthetic, science fiction, history and fantasy with Bimpe Adeyemi. The day includes a free screening of Marvel’s Black Panther as well Read more…

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Altab Ali and the Battle of Brick Lane – film screening and panel discussion

4 May 2021, 6:00 pm
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7:15 pm
Tuesday 4 May marks the annual commemoration of Altab Ali, the young Bengali man whose brutal murder in 1978 mobilised the Bangladeshi and wider community to take a stand against Read more…

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Alternative Intelligences: Symposium & Poetry Night at BLOC QMUL

21 June 2024, 9:30 am
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6:00 pm
Your organisation: BLOC
From the artificial to the neuroqueer – A creative symposium devoted to play, creativity & alternative intelligences. Inspired by Jeanette Winterson’s call to perceive AI as “alternative,” not “artificial” intelligence, Read more…

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April Foolery at The Criterion Theatre

24 April 2023, 7:30 pm
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11:00 pm
Your organisation: Eastside Educational Trust and Space Hire
Join us for a raucous evening of comedy and jazz, in London’s fantastic Criterion Theatre. What to expect: A night of hilarious stand up comedy hosted by Hugh Dennis, and Read more…

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Art workshop with Gina Southgate at Grow, Hackney

14 March 2022, 6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Your organisation: Grow, Hackney
Grow, Hackney are hosting an art workshop with artist Gina Southgate, followed by a meal on Monday 14 March. Tickets cost £5 per person Join renowned painter of jazz musicians, Read more…

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Artist group ‘crit’ with Peer Sessions and Harold Offeh at Chisenhale Gallery

11 December 2021, 2:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Artist Harold Offeh and Peer Sessions lead an ‘artist group crit’ inviting members of the audience to share work-in-progress. In response to Rindon Johnson’s ongoing interest in the pedagogical framework Read more…