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Roots and Endz x Don’t Sleep On Us at Rich Mix

3 February 2024, 7:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Don’t Sleep On Us returns with a living room discussion exploring the impact of colonisation on South Asian communities. This event is a space for South Asians, people of the Read more…

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Open Mic Night at Jungle Electric

2 February 2024, 7:30 pm
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10:45 pm
Once again Jungle Electric Coffee Shop is hosting an Open Mic Night. Expect anything from music to comedy or poetry, plus an amazing atmosphere and great drinks at affordable prices Read more…

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Carols by Candlelight at Bow Church

17 December 2023, 5:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Carols by Candlelight Come to Bow Church’s beautiful, 700-year-old, Grade 2* listed building for Carols by Candlelight. A traditional service involving classic carols, beautiful readings and stunning performance pieces in Read more…

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Artist social: Life drawing at the Nunnery Gallery

7 December 2023, 6:00 pm
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8:30 pm
Bringing together our artist community, spend a relaxed evening at a unique life drawing experience in the Nunnery Gallery hosted by Thamesmead Life Drawing’s Jamie Zubairi. After settling in and Read more…

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Grow Social Midweek Meetup Up at Grow Hackney

29 November 2023, 10:00 am
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6:00 pm
Your organisation: Grow, Hackney
Grow Social monthly Midweek Meetup session hosts multiple groups within Grow’s unique canalside warehouse spaces who meet up to chat, make, play and share. You are invited so come join Read more…

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My Word – Open Mic Poetry and Live Music at Grow Hackney

5 December 2023, 10:00 am
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6:00 pm
Hidden Literature presents the final MY WORD of 2023. An intimate & soulful night of poetry, spoken word, and live music and a space to showcase talent in London through, Read more…

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Cockney Sing-a-long at the Green Goose

2 December 2023, 6:00 pm
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10:00 pm
In true East End style, the Green Goose pub is hosting a Cockney sing-a-long featuring Christmas and pop songs to get you into the festive spirit. While Cockney might be Read more…

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Christmas Bauble Marbling Workshop at Barge East

10 December 2023, 11:00 am
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1:00 pm
Your organisation: Barge East
Tired of staring at the same old Christmas decorations? Feeling festive and creative? Come along to Barge East and make your own set of bright, bold and beautiful baubles to Read more…

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Christmas Ornament Workshop at Barge East

9 December 2023, 11:00 am
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1:30 pm
Your organisation: Barge East
Freshen up your tree and get into the festive spirit, or create a special personalised gift for a loved one at this special hand embroidery and Christmas ornament workshop at Read more…

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Beer Launch at Barge East

2 December 2023, 12:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Your organisation: Barge East
Barge East Signature Brew have collaborated this summer and brewed up a very special, limited edition beer. Craft beer aficionados, foodies, and art enthusiasts are in for a treat as Read more…

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The Women’s Centre play at the Bromley by Bow Centre

7 November 2023, 6:30 pm
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8:00 pm
We are delighted to announce that after a sell-out run at Oxford House earlier this year, the Women’s Centre is making a local tour! Our next stop is the Bromley Read more…

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Wick Wonderland 2023 hosted by Barge East - 25 November 2023

25 November 2023, 11:00 am
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26 November 2023, 6:00 pm
Your organisation: Barge East
Wick Wonderland is a riverside Christmas market that brings together the local community, businesses, artists and traders in the heart of Hackney Wick, hosted by Barge East. It will run Read more…