Not one to dress up as a skeleton or throw Guy Fawkes into the fiery flames? Fear not, as here we have a whole range of alternatives to Halloween and Bonfire night, from evening cabaret to day time pottery glasses. All of which are vampire free!
HACKNEY
East End Film Festival: BURN: Moving Images by Cabaret Artists
Sunday November 3, 7pm
270 Mare Street, E8 1HE
The platform for moving images by cabaret artists is back – and this time it’s a Bourgeois & Maurice special! Combining scabrous social commentary, mischievous stagecraft and high-as-a-kite fashion, these musical miscreants have long been at the forefront of alternative cabaret.
Entry: Tickets, £7.
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Leutton Postle Pop-Up Shop and Sample Sale
Tuesday November 5 – Sunday November 10, 11am – 8pm
Hackney Shop, 99 Morning Lane, E9 6ND
Vibrant luxury knitwear label Leutton Postle is the product of a long friendship, and now partnership, between Central Saint Martins graduates Sam and Jenny. The label offers a selection of wearable, craft-led clothing full of colour and texture. The pair is now offering the chance to purchase one-off pieces, exclusive items and pre-order their SS14 collection from their six-day pop up shop.
Entry: Free
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TOWER HAMLETS
Ice Rink Canary Wharf
Saturday October 26 – Sunday February 16, 2014, Various Times
Canada Square Park, Canary Wharf, E14 5AB
Canary Wharf ice rink opens for another year only this time with an extra unique skate path lit up with sparkly fairy lights. Christmas is not too far away and its time to get that festive feeling!
Entry: Tickets – £13.50 Teens/ £11 Concessions/ £9 Children
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Sounds of Light @ The Troxy
Sunday November 3, 6pm
490 Commercial Road, E1 0HX
Human Appeal launches its London leg of its ‘Sounds of Light Charity Concert’, with a staggering £1.4 million already pledged in aid of Syria. Award winning Swedish Muslim R&B singer, Maher Zain will be headlining the concert. Head down early for this event will be a definite sell out.
Entry: Tickets – £20 Adult/ £10 Child/ £100 VIP
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LEWISHAM
Lewisham Fringe Festival
Saturday October 26 – Sunday November 10, Various Times
The London Theatre, 443 New Cross Road, SE14 6TA
The festival plays host to new plays, sketch groups, solo shows, puppetry, dance, film, and music from varying individual talent. Slots are also available for anyone aspiring to showcase their talent, or just sit in for a unique arts experience.
Monday,November 4, 7pm – 9pm
Lewisham Art House, 140 Lewisham Way, SE14 6PD
Ever wanted to learn the art of pottery? Beginners and experienced potters can head down to the Lewisham Art House to learn or brush up your skills under the guidance of pottery expert Shirley Stewart.
Entry: Tickets, £6.
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CROYDON
Entry: Tickets, £17.50
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