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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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New Year’s Eve spectacular at Back Yard Comedy Club

31 December 2023, 7:30 pm
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11:30 pm
Hosted by John Meagher, talented comedians Inder Manocha, Markus Birdman and Diane Spencer are teaming up to deliver a night of unrivaled revelry in this timeless Bethnal Green space. Say 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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Open Mic Night at Jungle Electric

2 February 2024, 7:30 pm
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11:00 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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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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Create, Draw, Meet at Poplar Union

21 February 2024, 1:00 pm
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3:30 pm
Your organisation: Poplar Union
A relaxed, informal, creative meet-up for all. Join us for a cuppa, biscuit and chat whilst delving into a creative pursuit for an hour or so, including drawing, painting, collaging, Read more…

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Queenie Charity Karaoke Night at Jungle Electric

24 February 2024, 7:30 pm
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11:00 pm
Raise money for LGBTQ+ History Month at Jungle Electric. We are hosting a fabulous Queenie Karaoke to raise money for a very important charity, The Food Chain. All profits will Read more…

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Women of London – East End walking tour

29 February 2024
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31 March 2024
An East End tour company specialising in women’s history walks offers female-focused tours all year round, and this year, a tour focusing on the stories of working women in the Read more…

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Community International Women’s Day at Tower Hamlets Town Hall

9 March 2024, 11:00 am
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6:00 pm
Tower Hamlets Council will organise an International Women’s Day community event at the Town Hall to celebrate women’s excellence. Everyone is welcome along, including friends and family and all of Read more…

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Meet Your Neighbours at Jungle Electric

16 March 2024, 6:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Jungle Electric at Night! We will do everything we do during the day, but we will also do it at night: coffee, cake, toasties, beer, wine, and games. Come along Read more…

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Scratch night Elevate East: Stuck In The Lift at Rich Mix

22 March 2024, 7:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Strap on those ski boots and brace yourself for an avalanche of an evening! The cable car is hanging by a thread, and guess what? Six nightlife performers are stuck Read more…

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Art Supply Swap at The Create Place

27 March 2024, 11:00 am
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2:00 pm
Buy new art supplies in this economy?! We’ll do you one better! For just £2 entry, you could bag yourself a whole stash of new art supplies. Whether you have Read more…