Tai Chi class in London Fields, Hackney. Pic: Yellow Dragon Tai Chi
Free Tai Chi in London Fields
Date and time: May 4 2pm
Location: London Fields, 365-366 Warburton Street, Hackney, E8 3RR
Description: Master Simon Wong has been practising Tai Chi for over 35 years and is now teaching free-of-charge Tai Chi classes that are run on a weekly basis every Saturday in Hackney. Tai Chi is known to be an extremely effective method to improve the overall health by developing muscle strength, circulation, inner balance, flexibility and concentration.
Cost: Free
End Deportations: Casework Fundraiser
Date and time: May 4 10pm till May 5 4am
Location: The Yard Theatre, 2A, Queen’s Yard, Hackney Wick, London E9 5EN
Description: End Deportations’ casework team organised a night of music to help raise money to support people that are threatened with deportation. The fundraising event features DJ Flight, Winsome, Crease, Klaus and Sean.
Cost: £5
Public meeting: The NHS plan in Hackney
Date and time: May 8 6pm-8pm
Location: Council Chamber, Hackney Town Hall, Mare Street, E8 1EA
Description: The public meeting is aimed to provide Hackney residents their say on the NHS Long Term Plan and its plans for health services in Hackney. The event is organised by Healthwatch Hackney, who will then produce a report of the meeting that is going to be published locally. Speakers will include Cllr Feryal Demirci.
Cost: Free
Art For Air
Date and time: May 9-12 6pm-9pm
Location: The Old Bank Vault, 283 Hackney Road, E2 8NA
Description: Arts For Air is an exclusive art charity auction that is organised by Green Queensbridge. The event raises funds towards tackling the pollution by providing more green spaces and cleaner air to children of Queensbridge Primary School. Artists include Jeff Koons, Pure Evil, Rob Ryan, Patrick Caulfield, Joe Tilson, Stephen Chambers RA, Mimmo Paladino, Ben Johnson, Bill Jacklin RA, Bernar Venet, Mark Tobey, William Crozier and many more.
Cost: Free
The Green Party campaigning in London. Pic: Tower Hamlets Green Party
Help Elect Green MEPs in Tower Hamlets!
Date and time: May 5 11am-2pm
Location: St. Margarets House Settlement, 21 Old Ford Road, E2 9PL
Description: The Green Party calls for people to come and support their MEP candidates by giving out leaflets to bring the party’s message to the voters of Tower Hamlets. They’re a pro-European party that is campaigning to secure the freedom of movement across borders and guarantee the wellbeing of our climate.
Cost: Free
Free Art Workshop for adults
Date and time: May 5 11am-1pm
Location: The Hub Building, Victoria Park, Grove Road, E3 5TB
Description: Fritha Jenkins and Marta Bakst are artists that offer free-of-charge art photography workshops where the residents will get an opportunity to learn new ways of using a smartphone camera to capture Victoria Park in an artistic way. Participants are only required to bring a fully charged smartphone, a charger, and make sure that their shoes are appropriate for long walks around the park.
Cost: Free
May Day Festival
Date and time: May 6 10am-5pm
Location: Stepney City Farm, Stepney Way, E1 3DG
Description: Tower Hamlets Council organised the May Day Festival to bring the local community together and celebrate the arrival of spring. With the Council marking the 40 year anniversary of urban agriculture and heritage crafts in Stepney, this year’s celebration will offer a wide range of activities, including maypole dancing, a showcase of arts and crafts and many more.
Cost: Free
Contacts: 020 7790 8204
Delicacy
Date and time: May 7-11 7.30pm
Location: The Space, 269 West Ferry Road, E14 3RS
Description: Delicacy is a dark comedy about a family with a tragic history, directed by Sammy Glover and written by Mark Jones. Delicacy is a part of the Foreword Festival that celebrates young and rising talent on stage.
Cost: ticket prices range from £12 to £15
Music Support Charity event flyer. Pic: Music Support
Music Support Charity Event
Date and time: May 3 5pm-11pm
Location: Aaja Deptford, Arch 2, 4 Deptford Market Yard, SE8 4BX
Description: The event is hosted by Voice MC and will feature a line-up of artists such as Kalm, Missledz, Andromeda, DJ Uno and Mauoq. Music Support Charity’s main mission is to help raise more funds for people in the music industry that suffer from mental health issues and various types of addictions.
Cost: £2.50
Age restriction: 18+ only
Contacts: 0800 030 6789
Exploring Unconscious Bias - Is being 'Colour Blind' a good or bad thing?
Date and time: May 8 10am-11.30am
Location: Unit B, PLACE/Ladywell, 261 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6AY
Description: Lewisham Local organised a free 1.5-hour-long session for an open dialogue regarding unconscious bias and how they affect society’s views on issues such as race, gender, sexuality and disabilities. The event will also touch on the subject of generalisations and how they change our perspective of people that are different.
Cost: Free
Arts Freelancer Breakfast Club LATE
Date and time: May 8 6pm-8pm
Location: Deptford Does Art, 28 Deptford High Street, SE8 4AF
Description: Lewisham Education Arts Network and local arts freelancers organised a special evening breakfast club at a local art gallery in Deptford. The event offers an opportunity to network with local arts freelancers while sharing experiences over a late breakfast snack and a cup of tea/coffee.
Cost: £3.50 (Price includes snacks and a soft drink but could be upgraded on the day of the event to enjoy the venue’s alcohol menu)
The Joneses, a tribute to The Smiths
Date and time: May 9 8.30pm-11.00pm
Location: Fox & Firkin Pub, 316 Lewisham High St, Lewisham, SE13 6JZ
Description: The Joneses are a band of four that are driven to bring back the classic hits of the famous indie rock band of the ‘80s, The Smiths. Their show will take place in Lewisham town centre and will feature performances of the most iconic Smiths classics.
Cost: Free
Age restriction: 18+ only
TE BAN & Co consulting session. Pic: TE BAN & Co
Business Start-Up - 'An Accounting Introduction'
Date and time: May 4 6.30pm-8.00pm
Location: CSEP, 32-34 Sydenham Rd, Croydon, CR0 2EF
Description: For those who are thinking of starting a business, but aren’t sure of what to do are invited to attend the Business Start-Up event held by TE BAN & Co. The session will feature a presentation that will provide information on the responsibilities of setting up a business and handling finances.
Cost: Ticket prices range from £30 to £35 (not including the booking fee)
Dementia friendly screening of Calamity Jane
Date and time: May 7 11am-1.30pm
Location: David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, CR9 1ET
Description: Croydon Dementia Action Alliance collaborated with the David Lean Cinema to organise screenings of well-known music films to support people with dementia by turning the cinema into a fun and inclusive experience. On May 4, they will hold a screening of Calamity Jane, a 1953 American romantic comedy starring Doris Ray. The cinema will offer refreshments to the audience starting from 10.15am.
Cost: Free
Hear Us Mental Health Open Forum
Date and time: May 7 1pm-4pm
Location: CVA Resource Centre, 82 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TB
Description: Hear Us is a Mental Health Service User Group that involves people in key decisions regarding the delivery of mental health services in Croydon. The Open Forum features speakers like Community Coordinator Sharon Kilborne and Richard McSorley, the Interim Head of Mental Health Croydon CCG.
Cost: Free
Contacts: 020 8681 6888
Undiscovered Talent UK Showcase
Date and time: May 9 7pm-10pm (Doors open @6.30pm)
Location: Project B, 3-7 Middle Street, Croydon, CR0 1RE
Description: Undiscovered Talent UK organised a talent show to bring the Croydon community together by putting on an entertaining show. The event features a wide range of performances including but not limited to singers, dancers, comedians, magicians, etc. Anyone who wants to become a participant must sign up before 7.00pm and purchase a ticket on the day of the show.
Cost: £5.92-£19.78
