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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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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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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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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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Fabulous Drag Quiz at Angel and Crown in Bethnal Green

27 August 2024, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Your organisation: Angel & Crown, Bethnal Green
THE SHOW Get ready for our popular Drag Quiz show with Drag Queen legend, Cristina Draguilera (and her skates). Team up with your mates for a night full of fun Read more…

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Aponghor Bengali LGBTQIA+ Group - 2 September 2024

2 September 2024, 5:30 pm
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7:30 pm
Your organisation: Poplar Union
Founded and led by Sohel Ahmed, Aponghor is an LGBTQ+ group for the Bangladeshi community living and loving in the UK! Running on the first Monday of every month, Aponghor Read more…

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FI-HI – Electronic beats from around the world at Poplar Union

12 September 2024, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Your organisation: Poplar Union
FI-HI Electronic Beats from Around the World is a unique event that provides a platform for electronic artists and beatmakers to showcase their latest creations. This vibrant space fosters creativity Read more…

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SÚPERNOVAE: alternative rock at Poplar Union

13 September 2024, 6:30 pm
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10:30 pm
Your organisation: Poplar Union
SÚPERNOVAE presents an evening of alternative rock with: B.O.A. brings alt rock with grungy grooves and heavenly harmonies! THE EEPS, is an alternative rock n roll band with roots from Read more…

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Grand Union Community Orchestra in Hoxton Community Gardens - 24 July 2021

24 July 2021, 10:00 am
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2:00 pm
Your organisation: Grand Union Orchestra
COME ALONG AND JOIN IN as Grand Union Orchestra takes East London by storm in the last week of July, bringing its cross-cultural music making out to greet the people Read more…

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Grand Union Community Orchestra in Hoxton Community Gardens - 31 July 2021

31 July 2021, 10:00 am
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2:00 pm
Your organisation: Grand Union Orchestra
COME ALONG AND JOIN IN as Grand Union Orchestra takes East London by storm in the last week of July, bringing its cross-cultural music making out to greet the people Read more…

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Raise the Banner from Grand Union Orchestra

9 October 2021, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Your organisation: Grand Union Orchestra
‘Raise the Banner’ 100 years of dissent, protest and resistance in East London The people of East London have a glorious tradition of standing up for justice and equality, which Read more…

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Grand Union Orchestra: Unwrapped at St John’s Bethnal Green

25 March 2022, 7:00 pm
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8 April 2022, 9:00 pm
Your organisation: Grand Union Orchestra
Taking place in the heart of East London at St John’s Bethnal Green Grand Union Orchestra UNWRAPPED coincides with the season of Lent and Ramadan – traditionally times of reflection Read more…