Hackney Carnival comes home for a virtual parade of online short films
This year’s Hackney Carnival parade may be on hold due to the pressures of Covid-19, but that hasn’t stopped the borough’s loyal...
TV gardener Joe Swift grows bananas in his back garden in Hackney
By Victoria Gray TV gardener Joe Swift has some tips for budding gardeners in the borough
17 of the best books set in Hackney
Hackney’s inspired many writers to put pen to paper. Here are some of the best books which are about Hackney.
Hackney now has a mobile pub service poured pints on people’s doorsteps
After the Covid-19 lockdown led to the closure of pubs and bars, breweries have had to take matters into their own hands.
Stay at home activities from Unity Arts
Unity Arts are carrying on their work to share the history of Hackney Dissent through their wonderful documentary co-created by young researchers in the borough....
Hackney Libraries release top 10 e-book loans
Hackney Libraries release top 10 e-book loans as they increase their digital catalogue Hackney’s e-book loans have shot up...
Hackney Flea Market returns to Stoke Newington
Rummage through a selection of salvaged treasures from over 30 handpicked vintage traders. Hackney's monthly curated vintage market returns...
Picasso and Paper: virtual exhibition tour
While the Royal Academy of Arts doors are temporarily closed, you can experience our ‘Picasso and Paper’ exhibition from home, in this...
Grown & Thrown – mix & match, ceramics with plants
Choose from a range of commissioned ceramic pots /planters, and match them with a selection of cacti, succulents, and house plants, to...
Whitechapel Gallery partners with 20 organisations to launch a global season of artists’ film...
Vivid films from Marfa to Mumbai brought to your screen every week Whitechapel Gallery is bringing film, video and...