Hackney will host a world food market this weekend Pic: Miroslav Vajdić – Flickr
World Foods Market
Date: July 22
Location: 73A Stoke Newington, Church Street, N16 0AS
Cost: Free
About: This event brings together an array of cultures and great food, drink and music.
Link: Find more information here
Phantasmagoria Cabaret
Date: July 22
Location: Hoxton Hall, 130 Hoxton Street, N1 6SH
Cost: £15
About: Phantasmagoria Cabaret is an unashamed celebration of theatre and comedy, which examines the issue of flitting between the real and inauthentic self.
Link: Find more information and book your tickets here
Take a Pause: Wellbeing Festival
Date: July 26
Location: Dalston Eastern Curve Garden, 13 Dalston Lane, E8 3DF
Cost: Free
About: An evening of music, food and the opportunity to experience first-hand the scientifically proven benefits of mindfulness and other self-care techniques. Relax with free complementary therapies and discover what's going on in the Hackney Wellbeing Network.
Link: Email sahil.patel@cityandhackneymind.org.uk for more information
Hamsey Colour Run
Date: July 22
Location: John Fisher Sports and Social Club, 192 Limsfield Road, CR6 9RD
Cost: Varies
About: Get splashed by colourful paints at this kid-friendly race. All proceeds go to Hamsey Rangers FC to buy new equipment for the children.
Link: Find more information here
Poetic Insight
Date: July 25
Location: Project B, 1 Bell Hill, CR0 1FB
Cost: Free
About: This community event offers a platform for Croydon's young people to showcase their poetic talents in Croydon and to speak their mind through spoken word.
Link: Book your place here
Crafty Croydon Beer Festival IV
Date: July 27 - 29
Location: Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Clocktower
Cost: £5
About: Enjoy an array of fresh beers available from more than 40 London breweries, accompanied by live music and craft food.
Link: Buy your tickets here
V&A Museum of Childhood Summer Festival
Date: July 23
Location: Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9PA
Cost: Free
About: The museum's annual summer festival returns with a colourful mix of live entertainment plus designer stalls, henna painting, face painting, rickshaw rides, games, delicious food and lots of crafts.
Link: Find more information here
Carradine's Cockney Sing-A-Long
Date: July 25
Location: 1 Grace's Alley, Ensign Street, E1 8JB
Cost: £6.50 - £12
About: Join Wilton Music Hall's piano-playing host for an uproarious evening of traditional sing-a-long with music from the Music Hall era, WWI and II, the West End stage and traditional popular songs from across the decades.
Link: Find more information or book tickets here
Outdoor Theatre: Romeo & Juliet
Date: July 24
Location: Canada Square Park, E14 5AB
Cost: Free
About: Enjoy an outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet with an unusual and musical Mods & Rockers twist.
Link: Book your tickets here
Indian Summer Baaja
Date: July 23
Location: Horniman Museum, 100 London Road, SE23 3PQ
Cost: Free
About: A festival of music, stories and dance from across South Asia, staged across the Horniman Gardens and curated by British Indian virtuoso Sarod player, Soumik Datta.
Link: Find more information here
V22 Summer Club Opening
Date: July 22 - August 27
Location: Louise House, Dartmouth Road, SE23 3HZ
Cost: Free
About: This year's Summer Club launches once again with the start of the summer holidays and presents a 6 week programme of events, screenings, performances, talks and workshops.
Link: Find more information here
Ewart Community Hall Festival
Date: July 22
Location: Ewart Road Clubroom, 44 Wastdale Road, SE23 1HN
Cost: Free
About: A fun day for the whole family with food, activities for all ages, and live performances by local musicians.
Link: Find more information here
