Plastic Free Summer Party
This June London’s First- ever Plastic Free Party arrives in style with a line up of disco legends, and a host of creative sustainable alternatives to plastic cups, straws, bottles and glitter. On entry you will receive your Tail & Twist steel cup with a bright pink necklace holder attached. At the end of the night, simply return your...
Solo exhibition by New York-based, Chinese artist Shen Wei
Flower Gallery presents the first major UK solo exhibition by New York-based, Chinese artist Shen Wei. The exhibition brings together works from several series, from 2009 to the present day, incorporating photography and moving image. Responding to his conservative upbringing in Shanghai, Shen Wei’s self-portraits, nudes and sensuous landscape photographs explore notions of identity, memory and sexuality. This exhibition draws connections...
The Stoke Newington Opera Cabaret
Opera Cabaret is hosted by the remarkable soprano, Adey Grummet. The Stoke Newington Opera Cabaret is a spectacular celebration of music and fun, with superb performances of arias, duets, and ensembles by a group of accomplished singers; many of whom are well established on opera stages. Opera Cabaret began in 1996 as a small musical production in the Stoke Newington Midsummer...
60,000 people celebrated the spirit of Hackney through sport
This weekend, 60,000 people celebrated the spirit of Hackney through sport at the largest-ever Hackney Festival of Fitness. Virgin Sport held a three-day celebration that included the community Hackney 5K, the Hackney Half, and over 72 experiential fitness activities on Hackney Marshes! Familiar faces included; Ella Eyre, James Haskell, Julie Adenuga, Clara Amfo, Michael Dapaah, Jamie Laing, Harrison Osterfield, Kaz Crossley. New additions - a pop-up blackout immersive cycle...
Exercise yourself happy
What do you do when you need a mood-boost in Hackney? Did you know that exercise has been scientifically proven to increase happiness in both the long and short term? But how does this happen and why should you try and fit exercise into your day? First of all, the science bit. By releasing endorphins, the ‘happy hormones’, exercise improves...
Five of the best summer cocktails in Hackney
Summer in Hackney goes hand in hand with fruity craft cocktails - here are five of our favourites to tick off your to-drink list as the summer months go by. By Victoria Gray Alfred Le Roy - The White Building Next to Crate Brewery, the Alfred Le Roy is the ideal quirky bar, set up on a canal boat! Its White Building cocktail...
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – Hackney Picturehouse
Inspired by a true story, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is the new award-winning five-star hit musical for today. Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. He is going to be a sensation. Supported by his brilliant loving mum and surrounded by his friends,...
FEMINISTS DON’T WEAR PINK: LIVE
Scarlett Curtis and Claudia Winkleman discuss what the F word means to them in Feminists Don't Wear Pink Live at EartH Hackney on 20th May for a one-off special event and live podcast recording. Scarlett Curtis will be joined by special guest Claudia Winkleman for a live podcast discussion on what feminism means to them, and why it matters. Curated by...
Affordable acupuncture in Hackney
Affordable acupuncture is available in Stoke Newington. Bright Room Community Acupuncture runs a clinic at the Old Fire Station, offering treatments for various conditions at low rates. Accessibility is at the heart of Bright Room’s service, and their sliding scale prices a session between £20-£40, clients can pay any amount between these two. The clinic also offers affordable classes in Qi...
