What’s on
A JOINERS HISTORY - Exhibition
Come celebrate the history and legacy of the Joiners Arms through an exhibition in Hackney’s newest Queer space, the Joiners Heart
Off Shoots Festival: The Volunteer: A Sculpture Exhibition
Come and wander among the works. Stay a while. See what’s growing.
Off Shoots Festival: Screening of Finding Phong (Tìm Phong) 2015. Dirs. Swann Dubus & Trần Phương Thảo
The journey of a trans young person reflected upon through this screening and discussion
We Don’t Know What This Is: Launch event
Please join us for the opening night of this exhibition of sunrise gatherings, with refreshments, good company and an immersive sound installation by Steve Boardman.
We Don’t Know What This Is: An exhibition of sunrise gatherings
Please join us for the opening night of this exhibition of sunrise gatherings, with refreshments, good company and an immersive sound installation by Steve Boardman.
Women’s Self Defence Course in Hackney
Discover what you’re capable of with a practical self-defence course for women in Hackney.
Woodberry Down Disco
An all ages social disco for residents of Woodberry Down and beyond. Get ready for an unconventional mix of old skool bangers, bhangra beats, Afrobeats, Cantopop and plenty more.
Hackney Italian Club
A free monthly Italian conversation club for learners, experienced and native speakers.
Off Shoots Festival: Screening of Suk Suk 叔叔 2019 Dir. Ray Yeung
Recognising our elders, who reimagined what queer life could look like long before it was safe to do so
Off Shoots Festival: Table Talk: Communal Recipe Zines
Contribute to the ‘dining table’, communal zine
Off Shoots Festival: Screening of All Will Be Well 從今以後 2024 Dir. Ray Yeung
Recognising our elders, who reimagined what queer life could look like long before it was safe to do so
Off Shoots Festival: ESEA Cha-Cha: Screening of Chinatown Cha-Cha 女人世界 2024 Dir. Luka Yuanyuan Yang
A film, discussion and nostalgic East Asian hits on the dance floor
Soul Paint!
Explore virtual worlds created by respiratory patients from St Leonard's Hospital using the virtual reality programme "Soul Paint".
Heritage, Identity & a Lot of Stitches
Come and help us make our Mahjong Quilt at the ESEA Community Centre in Hackney.
Black History Season Launch: CLR James Lecture with Joy Francis.
Join us for this year’s Black History Season launch as pioneering writer, activist, journalist and DJ Joy Francis delivers the annual CLR James Lecture.
Weekly Chinese PiXiu dance workshops (Sundays, Woodberry Down)
Join Jun Mo Generations to learn the PiXiu Dance. No previous experience is required. Families, young people, adults, and older residents are all welcome.
Weekly Chinese PiXiu dance workshops (Tuesdays, Hackney Central)
Join Jun Mo Generations to learn the PiXiu Dance. No previous experience is required and all ages are welcome.
Walk & Talk by Arcola Mental Health Company
Connect and create through a guided exploration of Hackney’s green spaces, followed by a creative writing workshop providing space for creative storytelling and reflection.
Talawa Iconic: 40th Anniversary Showcase
We’re painting the town Black for one night only: Showcasing Talawa’s Art of Storytelling Across Four Decades.
Heritage, Identity & a Lot of Stitches
Come and help us make our Mahjong Quilt at free story-quilting workshops at the ESEA Community Centre in Hackney.
Hackney Italian Club
A free monthly Italian conversation club for learners, experienced and native speakers.
Empire Nights with Jamali Maddix
Hackney Empire launches Empire Nights, an unmissable new live series bringing together some of the most exciting names in comedy, music and culture, curated by a special guest host.
Heritage, Identity & a Lot of Stitches
Come and help us make our Mahjong Quilt at free story-quilting workshops at the ESEA Community Centre in Hackney.
Pioneers of Comedy Meets Next Gen
Join us for a night of celebration as we honour the pioneers who changed the game and the new voices shaping its future.
ROOTS, ROUTES & RHYTHM: ECHOES OF ALL NATIONS
An unforgettable celebration honouring Bob Elliott of the legendary All Nations Club
Walk & Talk by Arcola Mental Health Company
Connect and create through a guided exploration of Hackney’s green spaces, followed by a creative writing workshop providing space for creative storytelling and reflection.
Hackney Italian Club
A free monthly Italian conversation club for learners, experienced and native speakers.
Walk & Talk by Arcola Mental Health Company
Connect and create through a guided exploration of Hackney’s green spaces, followed by a creative writing workshop providing space for creative storytelling and reflection.
Walk & Talk by Arcola Mental Health Company
Connect and create through a guided exploration of Hackney’s green spaces, followed by a creative writing workshop providing space for creative storytelling and reflection.
Hackney Chinese New Year 2027
Join us for a vibrant community celebration of Chinese New Year 2027, featuring colourful costumes, live music and performances of the PiXiu dance. Led by Jun Mo Generations.
Off Shoots Festival: The Garden We Carry: Weaving Ketupat, Stories, and Belonging
Weave your own ketupat and imagine gardens that mean something to you
CANCELLED Off Shoots Festival: Memory Makers: A Nature Mobile Workshop
Preserve histories and memories in unique hanging mobiles
Stitching Palestinian Heritage Workshop
Learn the history and techniques of Tatreez, the traditional Palestinian art of embroidery with the Tatreez Collective.
Off Shoots Festival: screening of Dear You 給阿嬤的情書 2026 and Gongfu tea session hosted by Zhudi and Shiyi from Yanwu
Reflect on the migration of Chinese communities with tea and a film
Heritage, Identity & a Lot of Stitches
Come and help us make our Mahjong Quilt at free story-quilting workshops at the ESEA Community Centre in Hackney.
Woodberry Down Disco
An all ages social disco for residents of Woodberry Down and beyond. Get ready for an unconventional mix of old skool bangers, bhangra beats, Afrobeats, Cantopop and plenty more.
Carnival Workshop with Gahu Dramatic Arts
Workshops in Gahu’s signature style of African Carnival.
Off Shoots Festival: Plants of Arrival: Drawing Belonging Through “Weeds”
Join Chengwei Xia in ink making, drawing, and collective mapping
Carnival Workshop with Gahu Dramatic Arts
Workshops in Gahu’s signature style of African Carnival.
A JOINERS HISTORY - From Hackney Road to Bohemia Place
Come celebrate the history and legacy of the Joiners Arms. The legendary queer pub on Hackney Road that was forced to close in 2015, and that has today inspired the Joiners Heart!
BOHOMO PLACE: a queer community day in Hackney
Love Hackney, local venues and you’re a raging homo (or dyke/trans/non-binary/queer…)? Then BOHOMO PLACE is for you!
Carnival Workshop with Gahu Dramatic Arts
Workshops in Gahu’s signature style of African Carnival.
Harvest Family Day
Celebrate Harvest season with a range of creative, family-friendly workshops.
The Labubu Effect presents: The Hypeshop. DAY 5.
Why are grown adults buying toys? THE HYPESHOP is a five-day popup art installation and research centre. Through toys, images, collections, hype objects and participatory events, The Hypeshop looks at why we collect what we collect.
Carnival Workshop with Gahu Dramatic Arts
Workshops in Gahu’s signature style of African Carnival.
The Labubu Effect presents: The Hypeshop. DAY 4.
Why are grown adults buying toys? THE HYPESHOP is a five-day popup art installation and research centre. Through toys, images, collections, hype objects and participatory events, The Hypeshop looks at why we collect what we collect.
The Labubu Effect presents: The Hypeshop. DAY 3.
Why are grown adults buying toys? THE HYPESHOP is a five-day popup art installation and research centre. Through toys, images, collections, hype objects and participatory events, The Hypeshop looks at why we collect what we collect.
The Labubu Effect presents: The Hypeshop. DAY 2.
Why are grown adults buying toys? THE HYPESHOP is a five-day popup art installation and research centre. Through toys, images, collections, hype objects and participatory events, The Hypeshop looks at why we collect what we collect.
The Labubu Effect presents: The Hypeshop. DAY 1.
Why are grown adults buying toys? THE HYPESHOP is a five-day popup art installation and research centre. Through toys, images, collections, hype objects and participatory events, The Hypeshop looks at why we collect what we collect.
South Asian Heritage Month Family Celebrations
Join us for a fun family session celebrating South Asian heritage and culture!
South Asian Heritage Month Family Celebrations
Join us for a fun family session celebrating South Asian heritage and culture!
South Asian Heritage Month: Kite Making Craft
Create your own beautiful kite and test whether it can defy the laws of gravity!
South Asian Heritage Month: Film Screening
Join us for a fun and inclusive Bollywood film screening for all ages.
South Asian Heritage Month: Henna workshop
Join us for a fun and inclusive workshop in honour of South Asian Heritage Month.
South Asian Heritage Month Family Celebrations
Join us for a fun family session celebrating South Asian heritage and culture!
South Asian Heritage Month: Film Screening
Join us for a fun and inclusive South Asian Heritage-inspired film screening for all ages.
South Asian Heritage Month: Create your own henna designs
Join us for a fun and inclusive workshop where you can create, colour and design your own henna sleeves for South Asian Heritage Month!
Languages of Belonging
A poetry workshop centring trans and queer South Asian poets with Gayathiri Kamalakanthan.
South Asian Heritage Month: Henna workshop and face painting
Join us for a fun and inclusive workshop in honour of South Asian Heritage Month.
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