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100 individual, lovingly crafted ‘3D self-portraits’ by older people and young people.
Queer Nature Poetry
Workshops exploring queerness in nature through poetry and craft, connecting identity and ecology in a beautiful queer-led community garden.
QueerSwap Trans(formations)
Celebrate Trans Awareness Week at QueerSwap Trans(Formations) Day! Join us for free binder fittings, gender-affirming haircuts, makeup consultations, and creative collaging while uplifting and celebrating our local trans+ community at Goldie Saloon.
Gospel by Candlelight
TodayTix Live presents Gospel by Candlelight - a soul-stirring celebration of music, joy, and unity from the legendary London Community Gospel Choir.
FACESWAP 2.0
Shapeshift marks Trans Awareness Week with artworks, performance art, pole dance, DJs and music held in community care at Chats Palace. Support trans artists & celebrate with us. 18+ event.
Faggamuffin Bloc Party - Black History Season Workshops
Faggamuffin Bloc Party presents Black History Season Workshops! These workshops are a first look and invitation for Queer people to explore the history, practice and play of Carnival and Soundsystem practices.
Hackney Playorama
Hackney Music Services and Dimensions Entertainment Present: Hackney Playorama - The official Hackney schools steel pan festival.
Ceci n’est pas Hackney - The Exhibition
Across 12 photo walks, over twenty local teenagers have shaped and shared their perspectives on Hackney. Guided by industry professionals, they have experimented with mobile photography. This is their exhibition.
Ángelo Néstore, Cinema Mentiré and Ana Quiroga LIVE
Romancero Books presents the V London Festival of Queer Spanish Culture.
A Free Man (Un Hombre Libre) + Filmmaker Q&A
Romancero Books presents the V London Festival of Queer Spanish Culture.
Pulsión de Dulzura - obra de teatro
Romancero Books presents the V London Festival of Queer Spanish Culture.
ARTE COMPACTO - Francis Bacon en el Madrid de los 90's
Romancero Books presents the V London Festival of Queer Spanish Culture.
Las Hijas de Felipe - Convent Wisdom book launch
Romancero Books presents the V London Festival of Queer Spanish Culture.
Reclaim the Street
Watch Reclaim the Street with Immediate Theatre - a festive show for and by older people.
Scattered: Beth Evans in conversation with Aamna Mohdin
Join Beth Evans for an evening in conversation with correspondent and author Aamna Mohdin about her memoir Scattered.
Remembrance in Sound
Through sound and vocials, join with Trans Voices in a reflective moment on this months Transgender Awareness Week and Day of Remembrance.
Sahra Hersi X Peer Ambassadors
Peer will work with an artist/Sahra Hersi and the Peer Ambassadors on new work in response to Khadija's Garden, Peer’s community garden and memorial to Khadija Saye.
Africology: The Spirit of Inquiry
Join historian, playwright and musician Khareem Jamal for an evening in celebration of his latest book.
The Music, Songs and Stories of the Irish Elders and Friends
A Taste of Ireland this Christmas: Festive Lunch, Music, Songs & Stories!
The Castle Cinema: Festive Film Screenings
Join this December for free Friday morning festive films at The Castle Cinema!
Santa’s Grotto at St. Augustine’s Tower
Climb up this atmospheric, ancient tower to see Santa in his brilliantly illuminated 700-year-old grotto.
Hackney Community Orchestra - Christmas Concert
Get yourself on Santa's nice list and come along to Hackney Community Orchestra’s annual Christmas concert. There will be some great tunes, tasty nibbles, and tons of festive cheer!
Our Carnival Our Story (1/2)
Global Carnivalz, on behalf of 17 Hackney Carnival stakeholder groups, is proud to announce Our Carnival Our Story — a vibrant celebration of the Mas Bands (Costumed groups) and artists who bring Hackney Carnival to life.
Our Carnival Our Story (2/2)
Global Carnivalz is proud to announce Our Carnival Our Story — a two-day celebration of the Mas Bands (Costumed groups) and artists who bring Hackney Carnival to life.
Santa’s Grotto at St. Augustine’s Tower
Climb up this atmospheric, ancient tower to see Santa in his brilliantly illuminated 700-year-old grotto.
Hanukkah Celebration 2025
Join us for a celebration of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
Gushing to Perform: Deen/ø, Gaby Sahhar and Oduenyi Nwike
An evening of poetry, performance, and queer creativity, supporting artists to explore new forms of expression in a welcoming space.
Queer tour of Dalston! (1/2)
A guided walk through Dalston’s queer history, honouring iconic venues, lost spaces, and community stories in East London. Hosted and written by Dan De La Motte and Lil Warren
Queer Tour of Dalston! (2/2)
A guided walk through Dalston’s queer history, honouring iconic venues, lost spaces, and community stories in East London. Hosted and written by Dan De La Motte and Lil Warren
Mas & Movies: Carnival storytelling
Mas & Movies celebrates Caribbean Carnival arts at Rio Cinema through a unique fusion of film and carnival arts.
Gospel by Candlelight
TodayTix Live presents Gospel by Candlelight - a soul-stirring celebration of music, joy, and unity from the legendary London Community Gospel Choir.
Dyke & Trans Woodworking Class
Booters is teaming up with WoRD to deliver a Dyke & Trans Woodworking Class! Learn the skills needed to build from reclaimed materials, and make your own custom toolbox!
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