By Chez Vitalis, Sharon Kam, Ella Tunstall and Kamilla Abuziarova
Head over to BOXPARK Croydon for an exclusive screening of the 2023 Superbowl LVII. With huge screens, surround sound, and a halftime performance by Rihanna, grab a chance to watch this unmissable game with others!
Where: BOXPARK Croydon, 99 George Street Croydon, CR0 1LD
When: February 12-13, 20:00 – 04:00
Cost: From £11.13
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/superbowl-lvii-screening-boxpark-croydon-tickets-492090173957
Join Learning Curve Group for the grand opening of their new Croydon Academy. The launch will include master classes from top makeup artists, as well as a chance to tour around their top facilities and talk to staff and tutors about opportunities available.
Where: Learning Curve Group Croydon Hair and Beauty Academy 10-11 Norfolk House Wellesley Grove, Croydon, CR0 1LH
When: February 11, 10:00 – 15:00
Cost: Free
Reserve a spot here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/croydon-hair-and-beauty-academy-learner-launch-event-tickets-488677235767
Valentine’s Gift Day and Craft Fair
Come down to Stoke Newington Library and join their community event aimed for those still deciding on a Valentine’s Day gift. Surprise your loved ones with decorative gifts made by local artists and craft makers from local businesses.
Where: Stoke Newington Library, 184 Stoke Newington Church Street N16 0JL
When: February 11, 11:30am to 4pm
Cost: Free
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-valentines-gift-day-and-craft-fair-tickets-465868393907
Join Hackney Archives in their collaboration with Unfinished Histories as they revisit extracts from lesbian plays of the 70s and 80s. The event will be followed by a discussion with actors from the original productions and the audience on how the plays speak to today’s society.
Where: Hackney Archives, Dalston Square E8 3BQ.
When: February 1 – February 24
Cost: Free
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/revisiting-lesbian-theatre-of-the-70s-and-80s-tickets-521591041847
Writing the 7 Senses – Creative Writing Workshop for Children
This February half-term, Lewisham-based author and photographer Amelia B. Kyazze will lead a creative writing workshop for ages 8-12.
Through music, photography, observations of nature, and humour, she aims to create a free and creative space where children can improve their skills and exercise their imaginations.
As well as exploring different perspectives, the students will write about different cultures and settings in London and around the world as part of character-building exercises.
Where: Manor House Library, 34 Old Road, London, SE13 5SY
When: February 14, 10:15 – 11:45
Cost: £12.50 – £14
Come and view Murmuration, an installation that has been hand-crafted by the Lewisham community and curated by artists Annika Cox and Alice Burnhope.
Murmuration explores the themes of connection, migration, belonging, creativity, and is a symbol of Lewisham’s people coming together. The piece is inspired by African proverb “When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind”.
Where: Forest Hill Library, Forest Hill, Dartmouth Rd, London, SE23 3HZ
When: January 12 – February 17
Mon – Thurs – 9:00 – 19:30
Fri – 9:00 – 17:00
Cost: Free
Come down to Bethnal Green Gardens for the return of ‘Get Your Skates On!’, the event hosted by The Sports and Physical Activity, Children and Family Centres and Parks and Open Spaces teams this half term.
Families can enjoy a range of free activities, including synthetic ice skating, face painting, arts and crafts and more!
Where: Bethnal Green Gardens, Cambridge Heath Road, E2 6FG
When: February 15, 10:30 – 16:00
Cost: Free
More info: https://twitter.com/thevents/status/1620409473973252096?s=20&t=ff9AYneTZ2gEDAFbUSk0dg
Certain Blacks: Heroes Festival 2023 – L T Beauchamp
Certain Blacks, an East London arts development organisation is hosting the 9th edition of Heroes Festival to present performances from various diverse artists.
Come join them as they invite LT Beauchamp (aka Chicago Beau), an esteemed Chicago blues and jazz innovator who played on the 1970 album Certain Blacks by the Art Ensemble of Chicago, for a rare performance in London.
He will be accompanied by a band led by bass player Miles Danso, have readings from his work and a Q&A session.
Where: Rich Mix, 35 – 47 Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6LA
When: February 17, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Cost: £10
Book here: https://richmix.org.uk/events/heroes-lt-beauchamp/
