Things to see, hear, experience and be part of. Discover exhibitions, performances, screenings, talks, workshops, family activities and community events selected by Afiwe.
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Lemon Seed
Inside Natasha Landers’ Walthamstow home, art is not separated from everyday life. It lives among music, colour, furniture, family memories and conversation. Visitors can sit, talk, meet the artists and imagine the work within their own homes
Venues of Culture
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The Rio Cinema
Open until 8:00 pm
The Rio is Hackney’s leading independent cinema, screening films at this address since 1909! Established as a community-led charity in 1976, we hold a remarkable archive as well as being a leading light of London’s thriving film culture. By night we are a vital part of London’s independent cinema scene, hosting film festivals, live scores and Q&As with directors and incredible live events. We are also a hub for Hackney’s LGBTQIA+ community. We have a vibrant bar and are the perfect place to meet up in Dalston for a drink.
107 Kingsland High Street
London, London E8 2PB
Call 020 7241 9410 Visit website
- Cinemas
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- Monday
- 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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- 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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- 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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- 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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- 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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- 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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- 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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UCL East Cinema UCL
Open until 11:00 pm
Seating 160, the cinema is a resource for our student, staff and community partners. We run a range of activities including student, staff and community-led programming, mini-festivals and partnerships with cultural organizations such as Sadler’s Wells. The UCL East Cinema is also a space where our creative community can show and share their own work. All our screenings are free and open to the public
UCL East Cinema UCL One Pool Street
Stratford, London E20 2AF
Call +44 (0) 20 7679 2000 Visit website
- Cinemas
- University
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- Monday
- 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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- 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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- 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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- 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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- 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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- 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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- 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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University of East London
Open 24 hours
Our mission remains to foster inclusive pathways to career readiness for students of all backgrounds whilst driving positive change and measurable impact through our research, global partnerships, and innovative educational models. We’ve forged strategic partnerships with industry giants like AWS, Microsoft, and Siemens to ensure our students are primed for success.
University of East London, University Way
London, London E16 2RD
Call 020 8223 3333 Visit website
- University
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- Monday
- Open 24 hours
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- Open 24 hours
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- Open 24 hours
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- Open 24 hours
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- Open 24 hours
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- Open 24 hours
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- Open 24 hours
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Abney Park
Closed today
Abney Park in Stoke Newington is one of London’s “Magnificent Seven” garden cemeteries, a woodland memorial park and a Local Nature Reserve. Abney Park Trust works with Hackney Council on the park’s heritage, ecology and community life.
Stoke Newington High Street London,
London, London N16 0LH
Call +44 (0)207 275 7557 Visit website
- Nature Reserve
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- Monday
- 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
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- 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
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- 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Thursday
- 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Friday
- 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Saturday
- 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Sunday
- 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
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Hackney Archives
Closed today
Hackney Archives is open to anyone who wants to find out more about Hackney’s past. Perhaps it's your house history, a Hackney based business or organisation, or ancestral history, whatever it is we’ll do our best to help you. As an accredited archive service you can trust our professional standards that fulfill our statutory function as a place of deposit for public records.
Dalston Square,
Hackney, London E8 3BQ
Call 020 8356 8925 Visit website
- Community Centres
- Museums
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- Wednesday
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Pretoria Road Community Centre
Closed today
Historically known as the Haringey Irish Centre, operates as the Pretoria Road Community Centre and houses organizations like the Grace Organisation, which offers community support and function room rentals. Choose the Grace Organisation for day care services and large function room hire, whereas the Polish & Eastern European Christian Family Centre specializes in advisory and administrative support for Eastern European residents, and RISE Projects focuses on youth and community empowerment programs.
Pretoria Road
Tottenham, London N17 8DX
Call 020 8808 0718 Visit website
- Community Centres
Hours
- Monday
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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- Hours not provided
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St Margaret’s House
Closed today
A home for creative health We’re a community Arts and Wellbeing Centre in Bethnal Green, East London. We believe in the transformative power of the arts and community connection to impact people’s physical and mental health and wellbeing.
St Margaret’s House, 21 Old Ford Road
London, London E2 9PL
Call 020 8980 2092 Visit website
- Community Centres
Hours
- Monday
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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- 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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- Hours not provided
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V&A East Museum
Closed today
The V&A is a family of museums dedicated to the power of creativity. Our mission is to champion design and creativity in all its forms, advance cultural knowledge, and inspire makers, creators and innovators everywhere. We share a 5,000 year old story of creativity through exhibitions, events, educational programmes, digital experiences, conservation, research and an ever-evolving national collection of over 2.8 million objects spanning every creative discipline.
107 Carpenters Road,
Stratford, London E20 2AR
Call +44 (0)20 7942 2000 Visit website
- Museums
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- Monday
- 10:00 am - 5:45 pm
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- 10:00 am - 5:45 pm
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- 10:00 am - 5:45 pm
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- 10:00 am - 5:45 pm
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- 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
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- 10:00 am - 5:45 pm
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- 10:00 am - 5:45 pm
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Kings Place
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Kings Place is a world-class home for audiences and artists to feel, think and connect. We realise this vision by creating an open and inclusive cultural home, where world-class artists share the stage with emerging and underrepresented voices. Through adventurous programming, learning opportunities and community partnerships, we ensure that everyone has access to moments of discovery, dialogue and inspiration.
90 York Way
London, London N1 9AG
Call 020 7520 1440 Visit website
- Entertainment Venue
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