What's On - 2009Please email tourism@towerhamlets.gov.uk if you have an event to add.
CONTINUOUS EVENTS SPITALFIELDS TEA DANCES In the fully covered Crispin Place off Brushfield Street, E1 From 1-3pm, last Friday every month until the end of October Foxtrots, quicksteps, cha chas and many more…..whether this will be your first experience or you are more expert at tripping the light fantastic, release those inhibitions and join the acclaimed Covent Garden Dance Orchestra, the musicians that re-introduced the tradition of social dancing back to the Royal Opera House, in a feast of popular tea dance classics through the summer in the heart of Spitalfields. Complimentary tea and refreshments served to dancers. All ages and dancers of all abilities are welcome. Click here for more info. 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
COLOUR ROOMS Brick Lane, London, E1 Every Sunday The Colour Rooms are situated on the walkway towards the Backyard market from Brick Lane. A unique market identity with alternative furniture used as stalls, Victorian coloured columns and a nice, warm sitting area all touched by an atmosphere that will soothe your spirits this special Christmas. If you are a craftsman/artist/designer and would like to apply for a stall please send an email with your details and images of your products to upmarket@trumanbrewery.com. 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 (9pm-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
BLING, BLING/BOLLYWOOD & BHANGRA MANIA Mango's, 110 Pennington Street , St. Katherine's Dock, London , E1W 2BB "Officially UK 's best Bollywood and Bhangra Nightclub" Each and every Friday night is Bling, Bling night & Saturday nights Bollywood & Bhangra Mania. E-mail: info@mangos-london.com Tel: 079 444 92 444 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 I DREAM OF WIRES 68a Cheshire Street , (0ff Brick Lane) London , E2 6EH . 11am - 7pm, Daily Fashion stylist LOU WINWOOD and her partner Campag Velocet & the Count singer PETE VOSS , have opened a vintage shop with an eccentric twist in London ’s East End . Tel shop: 0207 739 4481 / Lou - 07971 194 261 Email : louwinwood@hotmail.com ON THE QT Chigga Guerilla Store, 100 Commercial Street (Opposite Spitalfields market) 11.30am - 7pm, Daily A street style platform for suppliers such as commes des garcons, juicy couture, miu miu amd marc jacobs. 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 FLESH 24 HOUR PARTY Cafe 1001, 1 Dray Walk, 91 Brick Lane, London. E1 12 midnight to 12 noon, last Saturday of the month Fleash returns for another 24 hour dance extravaganza every last Saturday of the month. Click here for further info. ADVENTURE GOURMET 2009 Cafe Spice Namaste, 16 Prescot Street, E1 8AZ Various dates detailed below Cafe Spice Namaste is pleased to announce its Adventure Gourmet programme 2009. 15th Sep - Paul Gaylor 25th Sep - Anton Edelmann 13th Oct - Peter Gordon 23rd Oct - Andrew Turner THE CRUNCH MUNCH 50 MINUTE LUNCH The Water Poet, 9-11 Folgate Street, London, E1 4 BX Monday to Friday A 50 minute lunch served Monday to Friday. 2 courses £9.95 and 3 course £12.95. Click here for more info or email info@waterpoet.co.uk 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. GALLERY TALKS/MUSIC/POETRY Whitechapel Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 7QX Every Month Click here for more info. 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 JULY GLOBE GIRLS The Brickhouse, 152c Brick Lane, London, E1 6RU Wednesday 1st
July - Saturday 4th July Click here for more info. ISAAC JULIEN RETROSPECTIVE Rich Mix, 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road , London , E1 6LA Wednesday 1st and Wednesday 8th July, 7.30pm One of Britain’s foremost artists, as equally acclaimed for his fluent and arresting single-screen films as his vibrant and inventive gallery installations. Moving deftly between filmworld and artworld, Julien remains one of the most original voices on the contemporary art scene and has directed a number of independent features including Young Soul Rebels. Nominated for the Turner Prize, Isaac Julien’s works fuses art and cinema together perfectly. Click here for more info. ELLA DORAN SUMMER SALE EllaDoran Design, 46 Cheshire Street, E2 6EH Thursday 2nd July, 10am - 6pm Visit the shop for 20% off all table mats and for 50% off Ella's Meadow picnic sets - tote bag containing a tray, 4 big plates, 4 small plates and 4 beakers was £75.00 now £37.50 - perfect for picnicking in the park! Click here for more info. SUSPENDED LIVES Rich Mix, Venue 1, 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road , London , E1 6LA Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th July, 7.30pm - 11pm What do you think of when you hear the word 'refugee'? Using the real life stories from diverse refugee groups, Suspended Lives is a drama which breaks away from stereotypes and brings forth a multiplicity of refugee voices. What happens when refugees become the 'object' of a play? ...when the interpreters misinterpret? ...when the child does not go to school? ...when the refugee does not fit the stereotype? £10/£8 concessions. To book tickets please call the Rich Mix Box Office on 020 7613 7498 or Click here to book online. A CLOUD IN TROUSERS Wilton's Music Hall, Graces Alley off Ensign Street, London, E1 8JB Friday 3rd July at 8pm Poetry is all the rage at the moment, don't miss this brave performance of some of the most moving lines that will ever touch your soul. John Wilton used to have poets and story tellers on his stage, we are thrilled to be bringing back some of his cultural shine. The performance lasts about an hour and is followed by the usual happiness of the Mahogany Bar. Poems by Vladimir Mayakovsky, performed by Samantha Bloom. Tickets: £10. Call the Box Office on 020 7702 2789 or click here to book online. Click here for more info. TINY WALLOP'S MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA Wilton's Music Hall, Graces Alley off Ensign Street, London, E1 8JB Saturdays 4th, 11th & 18th July, Live Magic Show from 8pm, extravaganza at 9pm Echoing the performance style of nights at Wilton's 150 years ago each evening starts with a mystery magic show by our very own Katherine, followed by a naughty Music Hall Extravaganza - all in aid of saving Wilton's! We saw the Tiny Wallops in action saving the George Tavern nearby and immediately recruited their services. There will be a screening of some old footage of films shot at Wilton's in the dining room - we have just installed our first beer barrel in the Mahogany Bar so a great excuse to christen this momentous occasion - Viva Wilton's! Tickets: £10 for the whole night! Call the Box Office on 020 7702 2789 or click here to book online. Click here for more info. THE POSSESSED Wilton's Music Hall, Graces Alley off Ensign Street, London, E1 8JB Sunday 5th July, 6pm The Possessed focuses on a terrorist cell, a group of seemingly normal locals who wreak havoc and destruction in their own town. Alarmingly current this Russian masterpiece is full of fantastic characters, romance and intrigue. Cast includes Susannah York, Paul McGann, Dexter Fletcher and Jamie Glover. Tickets: £8. Call the Box Office on 020 7702 2789 or click here to book online. Click here for more info. WINE TASTING - ARGENTINA L'Oasis Bar and Restaurant, 237 Mile End Road, E1 4AA Monday 6 July, 7.45pm Tickets are £35 per person and include a selecion of 5 specially chosen wines, 3 course meal and information on each of the wines throughout the evening by the guest speaker. Places are strictly limited and booking is essential. Call 020 7702 7051 or email info@loasisstepney.co.uk THE SECRET SAMPLE SALE The Old Truman Brewery, The Boiler House, 152 Brick Lane, E1 Thursday 9th - Sunday 12th July Preview Thursday 9th July, 2pm - 9pm. Friday 10th & Sunday 12th from 12pm - 8pm, Saturday 11th from 12pm - 7pm Samples and excess stock from London's fashion designers agents and retailers all sold at up to 90% discount from retail. Prices range from £5 to £500. Register as a member at our website www.secretsamplesale.co.uk to join the mailing list for full details and to get your member's day pass. Admission £1. EAST END STORY - LITERARY SPITALFIELDS Meet outside Liverpool
Street station, Bishopsgate exit - Eastside Books Click here for more info. FESTIVAL FASHION BAZAAR The Old Truman Brewery, Ely's Yard, Hanbury Street, London E1 6QR Sunday 12th July, 10am – 5pm A one off chance to
find unusual festival clothes and accessories. Expect to see Playsuit
Parlour’s cutesy playsuits and shorts, MissChief Glitz head-dresses,
Havelli’s delicately block-printed tent bedding, Temple of sensuality’s
seductive lingerie, Lily Vanilli’s exquisite cupcakes, Antic Establishment’s
roaming minstrels, Woppie Club’s show girls and much more!!! VIV MCLEAN PIANO RECITAL Wilton's Music Hall, Graces Alley off Ensign Street, London, E1 8JB Thursday 16th July, 7.30pm Viv came to Wilton 's on our last open day and played our lovely Bluthner piano for free. He is a protogé of the Kreutzer's at the Royal Academy of Music and is donating this concert to help save Wilton 's. "Exceptional" Le Monde Viv has curated a wonderfully romantic evening of pieces for especially for Wilton 's. This is the perfect opportunity to examine our new wine list and Bliss Catering will be bringing their delicious tapas. The programme includes Chopin, Schubert, Liszt and Rachmaninov. Tickets: £15. Call the Box Office on 020 7702 2789. Click here for more info. JULY VINTAGE POP-UP MARKET The Old Truman
Brewery, The Boiler House,
152 Brick Lane, E1 Click here for more info. HACKETT SAMPLE SALE The Old Truman Brewery, The Boiler House, 152 Brick Lane, E1 Friday 31st
July 9am - 8pm, Staurday 1st August 9am - 6pm Click here for more info. AUGUST RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE The Summer Garden at Andaz Hotel, Liverpool St , London Saturday 15th August 2009, 1:00pm - 6:00pm (followed by early evening Sundowners) The Andaz Summer Garden is set to host an afternoon of catfights and bargain mayhem as London's fashionistas descend for our Designer Jumble Sale. Laden with labels, our stalls will put the W.I's village hall efforts to shame (or shade!) The event will be fueled with cocktails and (size-zero friendly) nibbles from the garden bar, wih background music reminiscent of our favourite fashion decades and icons including items by Marc Jacobs and Chloe! Within the garden will be a HABs (husbands and boyfriends) area showing testosterone related sports and music festival footage on concealed Plasma screens. Tel: 0207 618 5616 Click here for more info. |
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