Happenings

19/04

The End of the World Dyke Rave

A party so legendary they had to throw it twice.

The Yard Theatre
10 PM - 4AM

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Two people with short hair are kissing, their arms around each other. One is wearing a white crop top with red text and the other is in a black Kappa jacket. They both have tattoos and accessories, and there is a can of beer in the foreground.

09/04

A Wound with Teeth & Phantom

Choreographer Holly Blakey delves into the deeply personal and universal experience of loss and reinvention in the UK premiere of a double bill of new dance works.

Southbank Centre

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A dancer stands on a stage with her back to the camera, facing a group of dancers sitting on the floor, all dressed in colorful, patterned costumes in a rehearsal or performance space.

07/03 - 05/04

Guilt & Grace

Fern O’Carolan presents a series of new wall-based fabric panels and bestial soft sculptures.

Neven Gallery

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A young woman with long wavy hair wearing a white T-shirt with red text that says 'Special Offer' and additional handwritten text below, along with a black jacket and pants, standing in a doorway with stairs in the background.

08/03

GIRLS! GIRLS! GIRLS!

A vibrant day party presented by Junglicious, celebrating International Woman’s Day showing the diversity and community in dance music.

The Orange Room
2PM - 8PM

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Event poster for a girls' night at The Orange Room on March 8, 2025, from 2 PM to 8 PM, featuring performers Melly, WZY, KdUBZ, Jolie P, Pbully, Selectacee, VxRGo, and Noli. The poster has a black background with large pink text and smaller white text details.

01/01 - 12/

Sonia Boyce: An Awkard Relation

A new exhibition from artist and educator Sonia Boyce (b.1962, London, UK).

White Chapel Gallery

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A group of diverse people celebrating, hugging, and dancing in a lively indoor setting.

29/01

DIMANCHE

Comic physical theatre and masterful puppetry company, Compagnie Focus & Chaliwaté, deliver a witty and wonderful reflection on the climate change crisis.

Sadler Wells

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A woman with curly hair, wearing a red sleeveless top, is leaning over a table with a roasted turkey. She is smiling, and her hair is flying. The scene appears chaotic, with some debris and a disheveled setting, possibly from a theatrical performance or outdoor event.

15/01

Creative Encounters

Come and settle in for an evening of zine-making with sweet-thang zine, accompanied by poetry and music from Black Geographies Collective.

Southbank Centre

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A colorful illustrated magazine cover titled 'Sweet Thang' featuring two women with painted faces and digital accessories, surrounded by various colorful elements and partial text.

17/01

Launderette

Queer party from Panorama bar makes their debut in London!

The Yard Theatre
7 Oct – 30 Nov 2024

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Close-up of a plastic face with exaggerated features, including green eyelids, a red nose, a mustache, and fluffy hair, with text indicating a London event on January 17, 2025.

15/03

Brighter Days Family

FIVE YEARS of Brighter Days. First ever TWO ROOM party. All the key figures from our community assemble for a party in London,

celebrating FIVE YEARS.

Omeara
8pm - 3am

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Silhouettes of a man and woman dancing with colorful comic-style text and graphics celebrating 5 years of brighter days, including 'Audio Sunrise' and 'Use the Beauty Inside' messages.

29/03

Big Squeeze of Soul

London DJ Duo, Tyler Lurks and Archie Winter play an eclectic range of modern soul, Brazilian, Latin, rare groove and more…

Oslo Hackney
11pm- 3am

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Black and white poster promoting a music event titled 'Big Squeeze' featuring genres like Boogie, Brasília, Latin, Jazz Funk, Dancehall, Rare Groove, and more. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 29th, from 11 am to 3 pm, with tickets available on Dice. The poster has a large photo of a young man with a confident expression, giving a thumbs-up, with a star-shaped graphic saying 'Vinyl Only'.

16/12

Protest Series: Hackney Futures

In the midst of what seems like a huge change in the UK, Future Hackney introduce a street gallery of protest movements.

Mare Street Bridge
11.30pm - 12.30am

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A young man holding a sign that reads "Vegans Save the World" at a protest on a city street at night, with other protesters and a large red banner in the background.

15/12

The Elegists Workshop Series

This workshop series follows the themes of rage. Join The Elegists every third Sunday of the Month for workshops.

SET Social Peckham
8am - 5pm

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Red promotional poster for 'The Elegists Collective' featuring a background of faces and eyes, with white and black text about meetings, workshops, and events happening every third Sunday of the month from 4 to 7 PM at Social Peckham.

04/11
- 15/12

Koestler Arts: No Comment

An exhibition exploring and showcasing the range and talent of people in criminal justice settings

Southbank Centre
7 Nov – 15 Dec 2024

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A painted illustration of a person's arm and hand with hairy forearm, holding scissors and cutting a wristwatch off a hairy leg. The background is gray.

07/10
- 30/11

The Flea

Following a "glorious" ★★★★★ run that left audiences wanting more, The Flea returns for a second bite.

The Yard Theatre
7 Oct – 30 Nov 2024

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Woman wearing a crown making a silly face with her tongue out and eyes wide open, set against a red gradient background.

13/12

In// Motion: Jazz in the Crypt

in//motion is an original project spearheaded by saxophonist, composer and NYJO alumni Luke Chakrabarti.

Jazzlive at The Crypt
8pm

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Poster advertising a jazz event called 'Jazzlive of the Crypt' on Friday, December 13th, featuring a man playing a tenor saxophone. The event is from 8 pm at a bar and food venue, with performers Luke Chakrabarti, Julien Durand, Leo Morland, Josh Vadiveloo, and Matt Holmes. The poster includes social media and website links.

08/12

Giant Steps

GIANT STEPS is a travelling sound system which started its journey in 2016. The sound system is currently in residence at The Bath House in Hackney Wick.

The Bath House
4pm - 10.30pm

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