What's On - 2010Please email tourism@towerhamlets.gov.uk if you have an event to add.
JULY - DEC
Rich Mix, 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road , London , E1 6LA Mon 7 & 21 Jun, Mon 5 & 19 July, 1pm – 3pm Creative Movement for Babies and Toddlers. Children are full of vitality and vigour and we need plenty of energy to keep up with them. At these creative movement sessions they will get the space, the freedom and the time to move in ways that support their development and stimulate their imaginations. FREE. Click here for more info. INTRO TO FILM-MAKING In association with FUTUREVERSITY and Chocolate Films Rich Mix, 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road , London , E1 6LA Monday 26 to Friday 30 July, 11am – 5pm This is a free course for young people aged 16-25. Learn how to make a short film in just one week with professional film-makers from Chocolate Films. You will work on your own ideas – storyboarding, developing your script and gaining skills in camera, lighting and editing. This hands-on course will give you a fantastic introduction to the principles of film-making, from start to finish. To book a place, sign up at www.summeruni.org from 15 June. For more info, call 020 7247 7900 or click here. INTRO TO DJING Rich Mix, 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road , London , E1 6LA Monday 2 to Wed 4 August, 11am - 5pm This is a free course for young people aged 16-25. Want to learn how to mix music together? Want to know how decks work? On this course, you’ll learn how to mix and blend tracks, count beats and bars and perform to a crowd! Learn about the art of DJing with professional DJ Paddy Freeform. To book a place, sign up at www.summeruni.org from 15 June. For more info, call 020 7247 7900 or click here.
SET UP A CREATIVE BUSINESS Rich Mix, 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road , London , E1 6LA Thursday 5 August, 10.30am – 4pm This is a free course for young people aged 16-25. Calling all budding creatives, from fashion designers to musicians, writers to film-makers! Do you have a dream of working for yourself? Want to make a living doing what you love? Come to this fascinating day where you will thrash out your business idea with professionals and find out the steps you can take to make it a reality. To book a place, sign up at www.summeruni.org from 15 June. For more info, call 020 7247 7900 or click here. URBAN PERFORMANCE POETRY Rich Mix, 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road , London , E1 6LA Thursday 19 August, 11am – 5pm This is a free course for young people aged 16-25. Have a passion for writing, poetry and performing on stage? On this dynamic day–long course, you will work with Anglo-Asian poet, producer and performer Shane Solanki to write original material and discover entertaining and inspirational new ways to perform. You will also have the opportunity to showcase your skills at our Shaking Spears spoken word event taking place at Rich Mix in the evening. To book a place, sign up at www.summeruni.org from 15 June. For more info, call 020 7247 7900 or click here.
CONTINUOUS EVENTS COMEDY TUESDAYS The Brickhouse, 152c Brick Lane, London, E1 Every Tuesday The Brickhouse is delighted to announce that it will be showcasing some of the country's most thought-provoking and insightful comedians. Expect the unexpected with a host of visual delights and musical treats to additionally excite the senses throughout the venue's three floors. An eyebrow-raising journey of hilarity, intrigue, sarcasm and side-splitting laughter, 'Comedy Tuesdays' at The Brickhouse. Click here for more info. WEEKEND
ACTIVITIES AT THE MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD Click here for more info. ART
SMARTS Click here for mor info. BEYOND
RETRO MUSIC - SHOP 'N' ROLL! Click here for more info. SHORT & SWEET Room 2, Cafe 1001, 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QL Every Monday, 6.30pm Weekly mini
movies from established directors such as Simon Ellis
and up-and-coming talent including Laurie Hill. FIRST THURSDAYS First Thursdays opens up some of the most cutting-edge contemporary art galleries and popular museums across East London until 9pm on the First Thursday of every month. For full details on exhibitions and events visit: www.FirstThursdays.co.uk EAST
LONDON CULTURAL CALENDAR SPITZ AT RICH MIX 35
- 47 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6LA Every Sunday afternoon at 2pm For further details visit: www.spitz.co.uk or www.richmix.org.uk SUNDAY (UP)MARKET Ely's Yard, Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane , E1 6QR Every Sunday (10am-5pm) The hottest market in Shoreditch is certainly our (Up)Market! Fashion conscious can find the newest designs, one-off bespoke clothing, gorgeous jewellery and of course enjoy home cooked food as they wander round. For further details visit: www.sundayupmarket.co.uk FORRO DO GALPAO (MUSIC, ART, FILM) Old Truman Brewery, ( Corbet Place ), 91 Brick Lane , E1 Thursday nights (6pm-11pm) Brazilian music & arts event including short movies, photography and live Forro music. For further details visit: www.trumanbrewery.com
PLACES AND SPACES Old Truman Brewery, ( Corbet Place ), 91 Brick Lane , E1 Saturday Nights (6pm-11pm) free admission An eclectic mix of weekly night of Hip-Hop, Soul, Reggae, Disco. Guest bands and DJ's. Nice atmosphere to get you ready for the weekend. For further details visit: www.trumanbrewery.com
LAZY SUNDAY AFTERNOONS (MOST SUNDAYS) Old Truman Brewery, ( Corbet Place ), 91 Brick Lane , E1 Sunday’s midday onwards until 10.30pm We open around midday for something a bit chilled; maybe a movie with hot chocolate and marshmallows or just some relaxing tunes to take a break from the bustling Sunday (Up)Market and other randomness that is Brick Lane. Free admission. For further details visit: www.trumanbrewery.com
THE BACKYARD MARKET Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane , E1 Every
Sunday 10am-5pm THE TEA ROOMS Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane , E1 Every
Saturday 11-6 and Sunday 10am-5pm
THE WOMEN'S LIBRARY - READING GROUP London Metropolitan University , Old Castle Street , E1 Tuesday
afternoon sessions include tea and biscuits, Thursday
evenings a glass of wine or soft drink; both sessions
promise lively discussion in a relaxed and informal environment
– book for the time that suits you best.
WHITECHAPEL BELL FOUNDRY TOURS Whitechapel Bell Foundry, 32/34 Whitechapel Road, E1 1DY Tours every Saturday at 10am and 2pm . The tours get very busy, so make sure you book well in advance. Tel: 020 7247 2599 www. whitechapel bell foundry .co.uk
‘BEAR YE ONE ANOTHER'S BURDENS' THE GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY 1875-2005 London Metropolitan University , Old Castle Street , E1 Is
an online exhibition by Vivienne Richmond based on the
Society's archive, which is housed at The Women's Library.
moreinfo@thewomenslibrary.ac.uk ELECTRONIC & INDIE GIGS 93 Feet East, 150 Brick Lane, London, E1 Cool and popular bar and club - the place to catch electronic and indie gigs. Monday - Thursday 5pm - 11pm, Friday 5pm - 1am, Saturday noon - 1am, Sunday noon - 10.30 T: 0207 247 3293 EAST MEETS JEST Downstairs at The Water Poet 9-11 Folgate Street, Spitalfields, London, E1 6BX 7.30-11.30, every Thursday Comedy every Thursday until Christmas Tickets £10\£7 concessions Bookings: jon@eastmeetsjest-comedy.co.uk or 07967998084
THE SPITALFIELDS CRYPT
TRUST PUB QUIZ
The Water Poet, 9-11 Folgate Street, London, E1 4BX 6.30pm, Every other Monday We will be holding a pub quiz every other Monday in support of local charity The Spitalfields Crypt Trust. Teams of 6 players are encouraged to sign up for the quiz that will see guest hosts, interactive pop trivia questions and top prizes for the winners donated by local businesses. The Trust was established in 1965 and offers support, rehabilitation and training for people facing problems of homelessness, addiction, poverty or social isolation. Price: £10 for team of 6 players. Click here to register your interest. ONE HOUR COACH TOURS OF 2012 SITES Saturdays, Sundays and selected weekday evenings Residents can take part in free hour-long guided coach tours of the Olympic Park in Stratford, taking in all the major venues including the Olympic Stadium and the Aquatics Centre. The tours currently operate on Saturdays and Sunday, and selected weekday evenings. Residents can book a place by calling 03002012001 (9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday). Al FRESCO DINING IN THE GINGER GARDEN Cafe Spice Namaste, 16 Prescot Street, London E1 8AZ Monday
to Saturday 12pm - 10.30pm Tel: 020 7488 9242 Click here for more info. CORPORATE MASTER CLASSES WITH CYRUS TODIWALA Cafe Spice Namaste, 16 Prescot Street, London E1 8AZ It's like having your own private 'Saturday Kitchen'...and more. Mango bellinis and canapés on arrival, a culinary demonstration and hands-on activity with a World Master Chef followed by a 3-4 course gourmet meal with fine wine. What better way to build bridges entertaining guests or rewarding colleagues? Part of our delightful Adventure Gourmet series - cooking for excellence, education and entertainment. For more information, contact Gina McAdam at gina@stratemarco.com or on 078796 48930. OPEN STAGE The Old Truman Brewery, Ely's Yard, Hanbury Street, London E1 6QR Every
Sunday, 11am-6pm
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