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Talkaoke a Women’s History Month Special at The Peoples Speak

27 March 2024, 5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
The People Speak is hosting Talkaoke, a Women’s History Month Special. Talkaoke is an illuminated round table with a host sitting in the middle on a swivel chair. Participants sit Read more…

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LÈSE MAJESTÉ cabaret at Rich Mix

29 March 2024, 7:00 pm
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1:00 am
LÈSE MAJESTÉ, the spectacular Drag King & Thing cabaret, is back for a night of soul-filling, mind-bending and body-shaking QUEER MAJESTY. Hosted by Drag King sensation Prinx Silver, the show 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…

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Sip and Paint Workshop at Barge East

7 April 2024, 11:00 am
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1:00 pm
Your organisation: Barge East
Step into the serene oasis of creativity at our Botanical Sip and Paint Workshop, nestled in the rooftop above the picturesque garden of Barge East. Immerse yourself in the natural 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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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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UIIBA Club: Creative Market and Clothes Swap

6 May 2024, 11:00 am
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3:00 pm
Your organisation: Barge East
Join the UIIBA Club at Barge East for a kind Clothes Swap and Creative Market hangout! Swap your no longer wanted items** for new treasures to cherish: Browse through racks 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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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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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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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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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…