Lover's Roxk
Thursday, 20 June 2013 - Saturday, 22 June 2013 8pm - 10pm
Don?t miss Lover?s Rock Monologues from critically-acclaimed artists Janet Kay, Victor Romero Evans and Carroll Thompson. Following sell-out shows across London earlier this year Lover?s Rock Monologues comes to Theatre Royal Stratford East for a strictly limited run of four performances.
Great seats from just £10
. Age group: Suitable for age 12+. THEATRE ROYAL, Gerry Raffles Square, London. e15 1bn e15 1bn. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Monique . Email: mspringer@stratfordeast.com
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Bag Me A Date!
Wednesday, 15 May 2013 - Friday, 26 July 2013 10.00am - 7.00pm
Blind date style stage show looking for contestants video auditions welcomed from all members of the community, pensioners and disabled people particularly welcome. Upload video auditions to facebook.com/SocialEyes4Life. Live stage show taking place on 26th July 2013 starting at 6.30pm. Age group: Over 18s'. Amnesty International UK, The Human Rights Action Centre, London, 17-25 New Inn Yard, EC2A 3EA. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Elspeth Williams. Email: socialeyes4life@gmail.com
Telephone: 07403443841. view website
Spontaneous Combustion - Fundraising event
Saturday, 22 June 2013 6.00 pm - midnight
This year, ARtCH is organising Spontaneous Combustion for the third time. Spontaneous Combustion is a free festival with performances, dance and movement workshops open to all and an exhibition.
The event is free, donations are welcome, prizes available!. Age group: any. UNIT 4, White Post Lane, Queens Yard, E9 5EN. Disabled access: no. Contact: Hajni. Email: hajni@artch.org.uk
Telephone: 07857809775. view website
Soak it up Sunday!
Sunday, 23 June 2013 1.pm - 5.pm
Local charities The Bike Project and Hackney Yoga Project are teaming up for Refugee Week to create a fun filled afternoon of Yoga, cycling and a delicious picnic-bring food to share! Donations welcome, travel refunded for refugees/ asylum-seekers. Age group: All welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Victoria Park, Grove Road, London, E9 7DE. Contact: Tamsin Robertson. Email: tamsin@hackneyyogaproject.org
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Reduced to Silence: Roma Holocaust
Tuesday, 25 June 2013 6.30pm - 8.30pm
This event is part of Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month. See rare film footage by Roz Mortimer with survivors of, and witnesses to, the Roma Holocaust telling their unknown stories. Followed by a Q & A with the filmmaker and Roma speakers. Free. Refreshments provided. Please book on 020 8356 7576 or e-mail amber.linell@hackney.gov.uk
Full programme here: http://www.hackney.gov.uk/Assets/Documents/Gypsy_Roma_Traveller_History_Month_leaflet.pdf. Homerton Library, Homerton High Street. E9 6AS. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Amber Linell. Email: amber.linell@hackney.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 8356 7576 . view website
Open The Gate @ Passing Clouds ? feat. Jazzsteppa
Friday, 28 June 2013 - Saturday, 29 June 2013 20.00pm - 03.00am
A new edition of the underground international Live gig by Open The Gate @ Passing Clouds feat. Jazzsteppa, Mangoseed & Grupo Lokito.
Tickets: £5 before 10pm, £8 after 10pm
. Age group: 18-. Passing Clouds Dalston, 1 Richmond Road, Dalston, E8 4AA, London, E8 4AA. Contact: Sandrine. Email: contact@openthegate.org.uk.
Le Marche Africain
Saturday, 29 June 2013 - Sunday, 30 June 2013 11.00 - 20.00
Celebrating African culture accross two days. The event is free to enter and we will have food, fashion stalls, music and more.
If you would like to have a stall at the event please contact Nana at osasu@mail.com. Age group: All. 5th Base Gallery
23 Heneage Street ( off Brick Lane)
E1 5LJ
London Disabled access: yes. Contact: Osasu.
Scared To Dance
Saturday, 29 June 2013 - Sunday, 30 June 2013 10:00pm - 3:00am
The club celebrates it's fourth birthday with Slow Club guest DJing. Expect to hear indiepop, post-punk, sixties, new wave, C86 and much more. See the website on how to get in on the cheaplist. Age group: Over 18. Moustache Bar, STOKE NEWINGTON ROAD, London, Hackney, N16 7XB. Disabled access: no. Contact: Paul Richards. Email: paul@scaredtodance.co.uk
Telephone: 07934015330. view website
Classica Orchestra Afrobeat
Saturday, 29 June 2013 - Sunday, 30 June 2013 9.00pm - 3.00am
SHRINE ON YOU. Fela goes classical? is a beloved hommage to Fela Kuti, the greatest african musical genius and political rebel of recent history, played by an unusual chamber orchestra formed by eleven both classical and jazz musicians. Age group: +18. The New Empowering Church, 1a Westgate Street. London, E8 3RL. Contact: Marja Virtanen. Email: pr@openthegate.org.uk
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HCC SummerFest
Wednesday, 03 July 2013 12pm - 5pm
Come along and enjoy fantastic Art, Fashion, Music, Media, Basketball, Dance, and Drama performances and exhibitions taking place throughout the day.
BBQ, Fun, Sun, Competitions, Prizes
and more.
FREE! Groups welcome. COME ALONG AND JOIN IN THE FUN!. Age group: Everyone welcome. Hackney Community College, Falkirk Street, Falkirk Street, London, N1 6HQ. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Hannah Marmion. Email: hmarmion@hackney.ac.uk
Telephone: 02076139228. view website
Action for Happiness Hackney Group
Wednesday, 03 July 2013 - Wednesday, 07 August 2013 7pm - 9pm
Action for Happiness Hackney is a group of people that meet up to learn how to be happier and make others happier and carry out positive actions in the community.
Our group is part of Action for Happiness, a global movement of people committed to building a happier society. . Oro Wine Bar, 240, Amhurst Road. E8 2BS. Contact: Gaia. Email: afhhackney@gmail.com
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Dalston People's Festival
Saturday, 13 July 2013 - Sunday, 14 July 2013 10.00am - 5.00pm
Hackney Unites is organising a Festival will launch on Saturday 13th July with a day of performance, spoken word, stalls and much much more. A number of Dalston venues will host a whole range of performers, activists and community organisations.
. Age group: All. Dalston - various locations
Hackney
London Disabled access: yes. Contact: Denis Lenihan. Email: denislenihan@yahoo.co.uk
Telephone: 020 82111895. view website
Scared To Dance
Saturday, 13 July 2013 - Sunday, 14 July 2013 10:00pm - 3:00am
Club night playing indiepop, post-punk, new wave, sixties, new wave and C86 music until 3am. Guest DJing on the night from Flowers. See our website for cheaplist details. Age group: Over 18. Moustache Bar, STOKE NEWINGTON ROAD, London, Hackney, N16 7XB. Contact: Paul Richards. Email: paul@scaredtodance.co.uk
Telephone: 07934015330. view website
Spontaneous Combustion 2013
Monday, 22 July 2013 - Wednesday, 07 August 2013 12:00 - 18;00
Spontaneous Combustion is a 3 weeks free festival of dance, movement and
performance.
During the festival, we organise dance and movement related activities, performances and workshops in unexpected locations of Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Hackney Wick.
We are still accepting applications from performers and dancers!
. Age group: any. UNIT 4, White Post Lane, Queens Yard, E9 5EN. Disabled access: no. Contact: Hajni Semsei . Email: hajni@artch.org.uk. view website
Mais Um!
Thursday, 25 July 2013 8pm - 11pm
Featuring Gaby Amarantos, Lucas Santtana,Graveola and DJ Mais Um Gringo.
Three of the most exciting artists from the country everyone's talking about. Village Underground, HOLYWELL LANE, London, Hackney, EC2A 3PQ. Contact: Barbican Centre. Email: tickets@barbican.org.uk
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Finding Alice
Saturday, 27 July 2013 15:00pm - 16:30pm
Join us for a fun packed family show based on the Lewis Carroll classic in the natural surroundings of WaterWorks Nature Reserve. Bring a picnic and a rug, sit back and enjoy! Booking is required. To book tickets visit dot-productions.co.uk, call 0843 208 0628 or visit WaterWorks Visitor Centre. Age group: Suitable for families. WaterWorks, Lammas Road, Leyton, off Lea Bridge Road, E10 7QB. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Lee Valley Regional Park. Email: events@leevalleypark.org.uk
Telephone: 020 8988 7566. view website
Yoruba Arts Festival
Saturday, 27 July 2013 - Sunday, 28 July 2013 11.00 - 21.00
The 4th annual Yoruba Arts Festival in Clissold park features, cultural performances, cultural merchandise, workshops, competitions, traditional cuisine and music from DJ's and live Bands from around the world.
Join us for an African fun-filled day out for the whole family.
All are welcome.
Free Entry. Age group: All age groups. CLISSOLD PARK, STOKE NEWINGTON CHURCH STREET, London, Hackney, N16 9HJ. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Jacqueline Adewunmi. Email: ma@yorubaarts.org
Telephone: 02072491222. view website
Nocturnal Night
Friday, 23 August 2013 7pm - 10pm
Find out what creatures come out after dark. Join us for a walk around the filter beds to see what night time animals can be found and learn about how best to find them. A cup of hot chocolate is included! Call 020 8988 7566 to book your place. Age group: Suitable for families. WaterWorks, Lammas Road, Leyton, off Lea Bridge Road, E10 7QB. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Lee Valley Regional Park. Email: events@leevalleypark.org.uk
Telephone: 020 8988 7566. view website
A Family Summer Fair
Saturday, 24 August 2013 12pm - 5pm
The holiday summer break is coming to an end. Come, have fun and celebrate the last few days of this holiday break at a family summer fair. There will be arts, crafts, decorative gift items plus more.
. 103 Stoke Newington Road
Hackney
N16 8BX Disabled access: yes. Contact: Suzanne Asphall. Email: designsbysuzanne01@hotmail.com
Telephone: 07956905730.
Open House - Three Mills
Saturday, 21 September 2013 - Sunday, 22 September 2013 11:00am - 16:00pm
Three Mills House will open it's doors for free as part of Open House London. The Grade I listed Mill House is the largest standing Tidal Mill in Britain today. You can find out more on the history of this remarkable building on the House Mill website. Age group: All ages. Three Mills House Mills, Three Mills Lane, Bromley by Bow, E3 3DU. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Lee Valley Regional Park. Email: events@leevalleypark.org.uk
Telephone: 08456 770 600. view website
Countryside Live
Saturday, 28 September 2013 - Sunday, 29 September 2013 10:00am - 17:00pm
The weekend is packed full of arena displays, falconry, sheep dogs and ferret racing and the infamous dancing sheep show. There's a range of traditional countryside activities to try including willow weaving, corndolly making and wood turning or you can marvel at the chainsaw sculptures and blacksmith demonstrating their trades. Age group: Suitable for families. Leyton Marsh, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, E10 7QL. Disabled access: no. Contact: Lee Valley Regional Park. Email: events@leevalleypark.org.uk
Telephone: 08456 770 600. view website
African, Caribbean & Cultural Family Fun Day
Saturday, 26 October 2013 12pm - 5pm
A free entry event for the community, to come together, to learn and celebrate black history. There will be local businesses, organisations, charities designers & artist providing, information, illustrative arts, crafts and decorative items.
Fun activities, products, raffle prizes and cultural cuisine served. Live entertainment from unsigned artists.
. 103 Stoke Newington Road
Hackney
N16 8BX
London Disabled access: yes. Contact: Suzanne Asphall. Email: designsbysuzanne01@hotmail.com
Telephone: 07956905730.
