Hackney Whats On Events Feeds

Town Hall Tea Dance

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, 24 April 2013 - Wednesday, 29 May 2013 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Come and dance the afternoon away in the Victorian grandeur of the Assembly Hall with entertainment from Mr Wonderful. New dancers, group parties and all ages welcome. Tickets: £3 if reserved before the event / £4 on the door. Prices include refreshments. Call 020 7739 6176 to reserve tickets today! Wednesday 24th April and Wednesday 29th May 2013 from 2.00pm - 5.00pm on each day. Age group: All ages welcome. SHOREDITCH TOWN HALL, 380 OLD STREET, London, Hackney, EC1V 9LT. Disabled access: no. Contact: James Pidgeon. Email: james@shoreditchtownhall.com Telephone: 020 7739 6176.

Blue Murder

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday, 27 April 2013 - Wednesday, 29 May 2013 12pm - 6pm
Hang-Up is pleased to introduce a provocative new exhibition from artist collaborative, kennardphillipps. On display will be the latest body of work from the acclaimed duo Cat Phillipps and Peter Kennard whose compelling images have been studied for decades. Banksy was quoted saying ?I take my hat off to you.? . Hang-Up Gallery, STOKE NEWINGTON HIGH STREET, London, Hackney, n16 7PB. Contact: Carla Nizzola. Email: carla@hanguppictures.com Telephone: 0203 667 4552. view website

DESIGNERS/CRAFTMAKERS ARE WANTED

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, 17 April 2013 - Friday, 31 May 2013 2pm - 8pm
Arbeit, a new creative in Hackney Wick is looking for designers and craft makers who would like to show their work at our monthly event ie textile, jewellery, accessories and furniture designers, etc A £10 submission fee applies. The next event is on 18 May. info info@arbeit.org.uk. . Age group: any. UNIT 4, White Post Lane, London, Hackney, E9 5EN. Disabled access: no. Contact: Hajni. Email: hajni@arbeit.org.uk Telephone: 07857809775. view website

'...how is it towards the East?'

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday, 01 May 2013 - Sunday, 02 June 2013 12.00 - 18.00
An exhibition and a month long programme of talks, workshops and screenings at Calvert 22. 22 Calvert Avenue, E2 7JP. Disabled access: no. Contact: Giulia Crossley. Email: giulia@calvert22.org Telephone: 02076132264.

aCtivaTe aMok, not a causaL chAin

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Friday, 12 April 2013 - Saturday, 08 June 2013 12.00pm - 6.00pm
Waterside Contemporary is pleased to present aCtivaTe aMok, not a causaL chAin, a solo exhibition by Anetta Mona Chisa & Lucia Tkácová, their first in the UK. 2, CLUNBURY STREET, London, Hackney, N1 6TT. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Waterside Contemporary. Email: info@waterside-contemporary.com Telephone: 020 3417 0159. view website

Tea and Crafting

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday, 05 January 2013 - Saturday, 31 August 2013 11.00am - 3.30pm
Come down to our FREE craft workshop where you will have access to sewing machines, over lockers, knitting needles, basic yarn, materials and much more. If you?re a skilled crafter why not come down and share your expertise. Every other Saturday next session 5th Jan 2013 11am - 3.30pm . Age group: 16 and over. The Ivories, Unit 6, 6-8 Northampton Street. London, N1 2HY. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Chanelle. Email: cjoseph@shp.org.uk Telephone: 07506188706/0208 986 8517. view website

Spark Life

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday, 11 May 2013 - Monday, 02 September 2013 10am - 6pm
An art exhibition created by the children of Grasshoppers in the Park nursery, in the beautiful surroundings of Springfield Park. The nursery's weekly art sessions, run by local artists, decamped to the park this spring, and produced this fresh and surprising vision of park life!. Age group: all welcome. White Lodge Mansion, Springfield Park, Clapton, Springfield, E5 9EF. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Eva Hackney. Email: eva_wolfe@hotmail.com Telephone: 07989300857. view website

Superpaintings (Uberkunst)

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday, 18 May 2013 - Sunday, 09 June 2013
Superpaintings features eight new paintings made in collaboration, for the first time, by two old friends who met at art school in the late 1990s. . Unit 25a Regent Studios, 8 Andrews Road, London, Hackney, E8 4QN. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Transition Gallery. Email: Corinna@transitiongallery.co.uk Telephone: . view website

Vogon Poetry Slam 2013

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Friday, 24 May 2013 - Saturday, 25 May 2013 7.30pm - 1am
To celebrate Geek Pride Day Whippersnapper press present a night of weapons-grade-terrible poetry. It?s an open mic slam ? sign up on the night. There are two categories: nerdcore and so-bad-it?s-good. £5 (£4 in costume!). Age group: 18+. Hackney Attic Hackney Picturehouse 225 Evering Road 270 Mare St Contact: Alastair Binnie-Lubbock. Email: hackney.attic@picturehouses.co.uk Telephone: 08717042068. view website

N I X T A M A L : A Culture Sharing Exhibition

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday, 25 May 2013 - Sunday, 26 May 2013 10:00am - 6:00pm
Event programme: Talk: The Aztecs, Saturday 25th May, 13:00 approx 50 mins, £3. Hosted by Ian Mursell of Mexicolore. Workshop: The Art of Tortilla-making, Saturday 25th May, 14:15 Sunday 26th, 13:00 Only 8 places per workshop, must be booked in advance £7 Advance bookings http://doodleplate.bigcartel.com/ http://doodleplate.com/ . Age group: 16+. 13, PEARSON STREET, London, Hackney, E2 8JD. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Stephanie. Email: hello@doodleplate.com Telephone: . view website

The Bleeding Hearts Circus

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday, 30 May 2013 - Saturday, 01 June 2013 7:00pm (Evening Shows) and 3:00pm Matinee
The Bleeding Hearts Circus is an intimate cabaret dedicated to love in all it?s many forms brought to you by popular circus performers Airealism. Stories will unfold on the ground and high up in the air on trapezes, silks, ropes and aerial hoops. 30/05/13, 31/05/13, 01/06/13 at 7:00pm and 01/06/13 at 3:00pm (Child friendly matinee performance) . Age group: Child friendly matinee at 3:00pm on June 1, 2013. 130A, HOXTON HALL THEATRE, HOXTON STREET, London, Hackney, N1 6SH N1 6SH . Disabled access: yes. Contact: Hoxton Hall. Email: info@hoxtonhall.co.uk Telephone: . view website

Airealism

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday, 30 May 2013 - Saturday, 01 June 2013 7.00pm - 11pm
30th May 2013 - 01st June 2013 7pm £12 General Admission (£8 Concessions). Early bird price of £10 General Admission available until the 23rd May. Popular circus mavericks Airealism will be taking audiences on a gripping high-flying adventure with The Bleeding Hearts Circus cabaret. HOXTON HALL THEATRE, 130 HOXTON STREET, London, Hackney, N1 6SH. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Hoxton Hall. Email: events@hoxtonhall.co.uk Telephone: 020 7684 0060. view website

DUGOUT SOUL CLUB

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Friday, 31 May 2013 - Saturday, 01 June 2013 9.00pm - 3.00am
DJ Collective Slapshot Soul will be firing up the dance floor with a passionate mix of Soul, Funk & Rare Groove for a friendly good-time crowd at this renowned Stoke Newington music venue. Last Friday of every month. Next date 28/06/2013. Age group: 18 +. Mascara Bar, 72 Stamford Hill, N16 6XS, Stoke Newington, N16 6XS. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Jon Dabner. Email: info@mascarabar.co.uk Telephone: . view website

The Portuguese Conspiracy presents Dead Combo + Norberto Lobo

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Friday, 31 May 2013 19.00 - 23.00
Dead Combo & Norberto Lobo represent the diversity and richness of a thriving contemporary Portuguese musical scene; Brilliant, non-conformist, explorative and deeply "cinematographic" musical explorations, that together at the amazing scenario of Hackney's Round Chapel, are poised to transform the evening into a magical journey. Join us!. Age group: 18-101. The Round Chapel Auditorium, 1d Glenarm Road, London, Hackney, e5 0ly. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Rita Maia & José Cardoso. Email: theportugueseconspiracy@gmail.com Telephone: 07826600921. view website

The Portuguese Conspiracy Present Dead Combo+Norberto Lobo

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Friday, 31 May 2013 19.00 - 23.00
Experience the diversity and richness of thriving contemporary Portuguese musical scene; Brilliant, non-conformist, explorative, and deeply "cinematographic" musical explorations. Age group: 18 years and over. £16.00. The Round Chapel Auditorium, The Round Chapel Auditorium,1d Glenarm Road,Hackney,London,E5 0LY. Disabled access: yes.

The Big Mix Festival presents Jesca Hoop

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday, 02 June 2013 7.00pm - 11pm
02nd June 2013 7pm £9 The Big Mix festival is proud to present Jesca Hoop live at Hoxton Hall, for a one off performance in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. HOXTON HALL THEATRE, 130 HOXTON STREET, London, Hackney, N1 6SH. Disabled access: yes. Contact: Hoxton Hall. Email: events@hoxtonhall.co.uk Telephone: 020 7684 0060. view website