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The Yard Online

17 May 2020, 12:30 pm
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11:45 pm
If you’ve been missing The Yard’s usual stellar line up of creative events, look no further. The Yard are back, and this time they are bringing you a one-day, joy-filled Read more…

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All Points East 2020 goes online

22 May 2020
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31 May 2020
Updated on 22/05/2020 All Points East has launched an online hub that will be releasing new content to their site over the next 10 days to replace the festival, which Read more…

Pride events June and July 2020 Tower Hamlets

LGBT Pride online events schedule - 24 June 2020

24 June 2020, 7:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Just because we can’t attend Pride parades this year doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate Pride at all. Tower Hamlets LGBT Community Forum are hosting a series of online events to Read more…

Pride events June and July 2020 Tower Hamlets

LGBT Pride online events schedule - 1 July 2020

1 July 2020, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Just because we can’t attend Pride parades this year doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate Pride at all. Tower Hamlets LGBT Community Forum are hosting a series of online events to Read more…

Pride events June and July 2020 Tower Hamlets

LGBT Pride online events schedule - 10 July 2020

10 July 2020, 7:30 pm
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10:30 pm
Just because we can’t attend Pride parades this year doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate Pride at all. Tower Hamlets LGBT Community Forum are hosting a series of online events to Read more…

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Virtual summer retreat with the London Buddhist Centre

2 August 2020, 10:00 am
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9 August 2020, 6:00 pm
This year, the London Buddhist Centre’s annual Summer Retreat has adapted to the pandemic and is moving online. The ‘spiritual staycation’ held over Zoom and YouTube LIVE platforms will also Read more…

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A Season of Bangla Drama

12 November 2020
Despite the pandemic, A Season of Bangla will return for it’s 18th ‘coming of age’ season, running from 12-21 November. Audiences can relax at home and add a little flavour Read more…

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Christmas Carols by Candlelight at Bow Church

17 December 2020, 10:30 am
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7:00 pm
There will be a Christmas carol service at Bow Church on Sunday 20 December. The day will begin with a children’s carol service at the church from 10.30-11.30am, and end Read more…

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Trellis: Online digital exhibition with East End artists

19 April 2021, 10:00 am
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30 April 2021, 6:00 pm
Seven dynamic artists with strong ties to the local area will unveil new exhibition Trellis; an exciting festival of art, organised by UCL. Taking place in east London venues and Read more…

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UK Asian Film Festival at Rich Mix

27 May 2021
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1 June 2021
Championing South Asian feminist films and supporting pioneering artists and auteurs, the UK Asian Film Festival is showing at Rich Mix. The Festival is back for its 23rd anniversary edition Read more…

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Spitalfields Music Festival 2021

1 July 2021
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11 July 2021
The Spitalfields Music Festival is back, offering an incredible range of music in venues across East London. 15 world premieres will be performed alongside classic repertoire and cross-artform collaboration in Read more…

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Mile End Park Funfair 2021

10 July 2021, 3:00 pm
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26 July 2021, 9:30 pm
Get ready to welcome George Irvin’s funfair to Mile End Park! This funfair, suitable for children and adults alike, arrives on the 10th of July and ends on the 26th. Read more…