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GROW’S 10th birthday part 1: live music and DJs

19 July 2024, 6:00 am
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6:00 pm
Your organisation: Grow, Hackney
Join us for two unforgettable days as we celebrate our 10-year milestone. Hackney Tours // Birthday Special 18:30 – 19:15 (£10 Tickets) Hackney Tours is one of the artist-collaborators that Read more…

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Late opening: Bow Open x Lindsey Mendick present A Personal Treasure

4 July 2024, 6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Your organisation: Nunnery Gallery
An after-hours chance to explore this year’s Bow open, curated by Lindsey Mendick – and with our Nunnery Cafe open late every Thursday, finish the evening with a cocktail or Read more…

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Sunday walk followed by tea & cake at St Barnabas Bethnal Green

9 June 2024, 11:30 am
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1:00 pm
Your organisation: St Barnabas Bethnal Green
If you fancy a leisurely Sunday walk with tea and cake afterwards, join us as we follow the parish boundary of St Barnabas Bethnal Green. It won’t be far, just Read more…

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No Strings Craft Club in Hackney Wick

9 June 2024, 2:00 pm
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5:00 pm
No Strings Craft Club is a monthly craft meetup for people in East London who love making things and making friends! Bring your crochet/knitting/macrame/collaging/embroidery and join us for a few Read more…

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Pop up dog photo shoot at Jungle Electric

19 May 2024
Your organisation: Jungle Electric
Bring your pooch along and have their picture taken by our friends at Woof Photography (@londondogphotographer). Your dog will get the full supermodel treatment and will look fabulous against a 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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Garden Portraits: Introduction to watercolour & hand embroidery on fabric at Barge East

8 June 2024, 10:30 am
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1:00 pm
Your organisation: Barge East
During this workshop you will learn and practice the basics of hand embroidery and watercolour painting on fabric and create your own botanical embroidered illustration inspired by the lush and Read more…

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Tote Bag Upcycling Workshop at Barge East

14 May 2024, 6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Your organisation: Barge East
Join us at Barge East for a special evening hosted by the UIIBA Club dedicated to embracing slower fashion. Discover the art of elevating your wardrobe and the power that Read more…

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Patch Making Workshop at Barge East

7 May 2024, 6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Your organisation: Barge East
Join us at Barge East for a special evening hosted by the UIIBA Club dedicated to embracing slower fashion. Discover the art of elevating your wardrobe and the power that Read more…

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Repair Cafe workshop at St. Margaret’s House

27 April 2024, 11:00 am
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1:00 pm
Your organisation: St Margaret’s House
Join us at St Margaret’s House for our Repair Cafe! We’ll help you mend and repair items including: Clothes mending, altering and repairs – our volunteers will guide you through Read more…

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Free book event: Show and Tell Book Club at BLOC Cinema

9 April 2024, 6:00 pm
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7:30 pm
Your organisation: BLOC
Join us for a special edition discussing Julia Bell’s pioneering book Radical Attention. She will be in conversation with Jonathan Keane. About the book: Radical Attention An essay on the Read more…

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Queenie Quiz at Jungle Electric

2 April 2024, 7:30 pm
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11:00 pm
Get yourself ready for another fabulous night at Jungle Electric with ‘Queen of the East’, Christina Draguilera. Expect lots of prizes, laughter and a cash rolled-over jackpot of £250 plus. Read more…