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Exhibitions, theatre, spoken word, literature, arts and festivals in East London’s Bow, Mile End, Globe Town, Fish Island and Hackney Wick.

Aldersbrook community choir singing behind a piano in a church.
Aldersbrook Community Choir rehearsing for the Matchgirls concert
Local Out & About What's on 

East London musicians hold brand new concert remembering Bow’s Matchgirls

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 Polly Nash 0 Comments News

Striking Sparks: The Story of the Matchgirls is a musical collaboration between East London Music Group and the Matchgirls Memorial,

Reverend Joyce McDonald at Maureen Paley, East London
Image courtesy of Maureen Paley
Local Out & About What's on 

The best art exhibitions and galleries in East London to visit this summer

May 25, 2023May 26, 2023 Srinidhi Balakrishnan 0 Comments Guides

We take a look at the East End’s finest and lesser-known exhibitions for those seeking a quiet moment of reflection.

Local Out & About Victoria Park What's on 

The essential guide to Victoria Park’s All Points East festival 2023

March 26, 2023June 7, 2023 George Hayes 1 Comment Features

All Points East returns to Victoria Park in August 2023 with a strong set of headliners and supporting acts that

David Bowie The Thin White Duke 1976.
David Bowie The Thin White Duke 1976 © John Robert Rowlands.
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Archive of David Bowie’s life to be displayed to the public for the first time at V&A East

February 25, 2023February 24, 2023 Polly Nash 0 Comments News

Over 80,000 items spanning six decades of Bowie’s career have been donated to V&A East in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic

Cast of Sylvia, the musical about Sylvia Pankhurst and the suffragettes, dancing on stage at The Old Vic theatre.
Local Out & About What's on 

Sylvia review: the schisms of the suffragettes laid bare in storming new musical

February 19, 2023February 20, 2023 Polly Nash 0 Comments Reviews

Sylvia Pankhurst and the suffragettes bust contemporary dance moves to a soundtrack of hip-hop, funk and soul, retelling the feminist

People skating on the ice rink at Canary Wharf
Ice skating at Canary Wharf
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Save 10% at Canary Wharf ice skating rink this February

January 27, 2023February 13, 2023 Polly Nash 0 Comments Features

Complete with an Off-Piste bar, live music nights, and an all-new spectator platform, ice skating at Canary Wharf caters to

Sylvia and Emmeline Pankhurst from Sylvia the musical at the Old Vic.
Local Out & About What's on 

Sylvia: The story of Bow’s most radical Pankhurst comes to the Old Vic Theatre

January 19, 2023March 6, 2023 Polly Nash 0 Comments News

The life of the lesser-known Suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst comes dancing, singing and roaring onto the stage for its world premiere

Cirque Du Soul New Year's Eve party with crowds, lights and decorations at Troxy.
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Where to celebrate this New Year’s Eve in East London

December 11, 2022March 29, 2023 George Hayes 0 Comments Features

Still looking for New Years Eve ideas? Here’s our guide to local events offering a sparkling night of fun, laughs

Christmas baubles hanging at Stepney Farm Christmas Fair.
Image courtesy of Stepney City Farm.
Local Out & About What's on 

12 things to do this Christmas in the East End

November 16, 2022December 13, 2022 Polly Nash 0 Comments Features

From pantomime to markets and guided walks, jump into Christmas with our selection of festive events in the East End.

All Points East festival Victoria Park main stage.
Local Out & About What's on 

Stormzy to headline and curate an entire day at All Points East 2023

November 13, 2022March 25, 2023 Polly Nash 0 Comments News

The rapper will take over Victoria Park for ‘This Is What We Mean Day’, curating a lineup of artists before

Outside entrance of Bethnal Green Library.
Local Out & About What's on 

Writeidea Festival returns to East London after three years

October 19, 2022December 13, 2022 Polly Nash 1 Comment News

Tower Hamlets’ free literary festival finds a new home at Bethnal Green Library, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The

Three poets reading at Poet's Corner, Canary Wharf
Local Out & About What's on 

Your local guide to Black History Month 2022

September 30, 2022December 13, 2022 Polly Nash 1 Comment Guides

From theatre and dance to talks, concerts and docudramas, we bring you the best of Black History month in the

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