Poplar Union

What’s On

The creative heart & soul of Poplar: enriching lives and inspiring the community

Who we are:

Poplar Union is a vibrant arts and community space based in Tower Hamlets since 2017.

What we do and how we do it:

Committed to supporting the local community through art, culture and wellbeing, we offer a diverse programme of events, including live music, theatre, comedy and dance, family activities, health and wellbeing classes, community workshops and festivals, and much more. We strive to enhance physical and social prosperity through creativity to unite and celebrate the lives in east London.

• Our Seasonal Arts Programme

• Hires & events

• Artist development & support

• Community engagement

As we embrace the cozy days of 2024, check out the exciting events happening this month at Poplar Union. We’ve compiled a list highlighting wellness, family, and evening events. Let’s dive in!

Wellness Events

Line Dancing with Lyn | Mondays | 1pm-3pm | £3 | Age range: 50+

Zumba | Mondays | 6.45pm | £8 | Age range: 18+

Flow Yoga with Sarah Anderson | Mondays | 8pm | £8 | Age range: 16+

Morning walking group | Fridays | 7.30am-9am | Free | Age range: All ages and abilities welcome

Pilates | Fridays | 9:15am |£10 |Age range: 18+

Family Events

Diddi dance: preschool dance classes | Wednesdays | 10.15am–11.15am | Age range: walking – 5 years

Sadler’s Wells: Family Freestyle | Wednesdays | 11.30am-12.15pm | Free | Age Range: 2- 4 years and their careers

Kids Drama Club | Wednesdays | 4pm-5pm | £4 | Age range: 6-10

Create, Draw, Meet | Wednesdays | 1pm-3.30pm | Donation | Age range: 18+

Tower Hamlets Family Meet-Up – Bumps, Babies and Toddler group | Thursdays | 10.30am-1pm | Donate what you can | Age range: All ages

Jingle & Joy: Christmas Fun Workshop & Film Screening | 14th December | 12:30pm – 3:30pm | Free | Age Range – For the whole family

Evening Events

Elephant in the Room | 7th December | 6:00pm – 10:00pm | Free | Age Range 16+

Aponghor Bengali LGBTQIA+ Group~Mon | December | 5.30pm | Free | Age range: 18+

Aponghor Bengali LGBTQIA+: Christmas Party 2024 | 10th December | 6:00pm – 9:pm | £15 | Age Range: 18+

SúperNovae & Friends presents EMRY, KEYSTONE, BEST BAND and FRESH ARMS | 13th December | 6:00pm – 10:30pm | Free | Age Range: 18+

Jingle & Joy: Christmas Choir | 14th December | 6:00pm – 10:30pm | Free | Age Range: 18+

Poplar Poetry Evening: FOR Congo | 20th December | 6:00pm – 10:30pm | Free | Age Range: 16+