What's On and Things To Do Around Bow

All Points East: LCD Soundsystem. Artists performing: LCD Soundsystem, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Phoenix, Glass Animals, Richie Hawtin, Dixon, Nick Murphy fka Chet Faker, Chromeo, Young Fathers, George Fitzgerald, Hercules and Love Affair, Roman Flugel, Gerd Janson, Hookworms, BadBadNotGood, Friendly Fires, DJANGO DJANGO, Tom...

12pm-4pm A creative and fun afternoon for families with children (aged 5+) to explore textiles with artist-duo Kaleidoworks. Taking place in Bow Arts’ outdoor covered courtyard, the afternoon will be a chance to explore hands-on textile processes alongside experimental moving-image.

11am-3pm Colouring in Place is a natural dye and quilting event, inviting people to help make a map of the plants and trees they appreciate in east London while trying out natural dye and quilting techniques. Participants will be invited to share their stories of local plant life either online or at the event.

7pm (Gallery open from 6pm) The River Lea has been a long-standing location of innovation for the textile industry, from the early patent of madder printing in the 17th century to 19th century discoveries in synthetic dyes.

Join us for the final late night opening of Raw Materials: Textiles – a last chance to explore the industrial history of the River Lea through the raw material textiles.

1pm-4pm Join Raw Materials: Textiles resident artist Freya Gabie to create a giant, architectural ‘danced’ weaving. Using the physical space of the Bow Arts Victorian industrial courtyard and the movement of our bodies, we will create a woven sculptural installation that spans, intercepts and connects space.

Community garden project run by local residents. Our policy is that everything in the garden belongs to everyone and we grow and share all crops together. A feast of organic vegetables, salads, aromatic herbs, beautiful flowers and wildlife.

Join our event near Canary Wharf! Understanding the value of mindfulness and putting it into practice is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Come along to our relaxed friendly workshop for useful, easy and practical techniques to help you practice mindfulness at home or work.

Community-led riverside gardens and creative industries quarter being created from former coal dock. Café, children’s workshops, exhibitions. One of 200+ gardens taking part in Open Garden Squares Weekend.

One of the capital’s best-loved annual events is back this summer. London Nightrider returns for its ninth year on 9 / 10 June 2018. This charity night ride is a unique way to discover the capital’s iconic sights and lesser-known attractions.

Iconic site of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The gardens, playgrounds, promenades, waterways, landscaping, wetlands and wildflower meadows are free for you to explore 24/7, with volunteer-led tours at 11am and 1pm.

Do something incredible with an adrenaline fuelled abseil down the UK’s tallest sculpture at 262 feet! We are looking for fearless fundraisers to take on the UK’s highest freefall abseil from ArcelorMittal Orbit situated in the Queen Elizabeth Park.

Join Owly-cat and fellow family members, Jumblie and Quangle Wangle Quee, in a story inspired by the nonsense world of Edward Lear. The spongetaneous trio travel to the dolomphious land where the bong tree grows, learning all about the creatures who live there and their curious habits.

A community garden in the East End, brought back to life by local residents. Food growing, fruit trees, pond, wildflower meadow, shrubs and bee-friendly flowers. Plants for sale and refreshments available.

UK SINGER/SONGWRITER EMMA STEVENS PLAYS KENT LIVE Brit country-pop music star Emma Stevens brings her UK ‘To My Roots Spring Tour’ to Kent Hailed as ‘just magical’ by the late great Sir Terry Wogan, Emma Stevens is the surfer chick singer/songwriter who’s taken the UK by storm with her distinctive fusion of

Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.

12pm, 3.15pm & 4.05pm Friday – Sunday Every day during School Holidays: 10.15am, 11.05am, 11.55am, 12.45pm, 1.35pm, 2.25pm, 3.15pm, 4.05pm. Sessions last approximately 40 minutes.

New exhibition: Roman Dead will explore death and burial in ancient London In 2017 a rare Roman sarcophagus was excavated from Harper Road in Southwark; a site that archaeological research has shown was part of a large Roman cemetery.

Award-winning gardens at St Joseph’s Hospice for recreation and contemplation. South end now re-shaped following completion of major building works. Fundraising stall. Cream teas. One of 200+ gardens taking part in Open Garden Squares Weekend.

Duckie is a reimagining of the Hans Christian Andersen story The Ugly Duckling with a message of tolerance and self-acceptance at its core.

This acclaimed show tells the true story of the first racially integrated jazz club in New York - Cafe Society, which opened in December 1938.

When Space Rabbit’s planet is destroyed by a meteorite, she escapes in the nick of time. A blast separates her from her family, sending her hurtling towards earth, where she lands outside a care home, frightened and alone. Inside is Rufus Longbottom, an old gentleman itching for one last adventure.

Welcome to the world of Kubla Khan, a multi-sensory pleasure dome that you can touch, taste and smell. From the sounds of a sitar to the feel of a flowing river, experience the temperatures and textures of Coleridge’s acclaimed poem as the aroma of incense drifts by.

A well-established community garden situated in the heart of an historic inner-city area. Light refreshments with homemade produce, craft stalls, children’s activities, music. One of 200+ gardens taking part in Open Garden Squares Weekend.

A patch of green in a densely urban environment. A haven for birds. A small space to pause and be refreshed. A modest tribute to the late Cardinal Basil Hume. One of 200+ gardens taking part in Open Garden Squares Weekend.

The 4 times UK Beatboxing champion, Grace Savage, will perform a mixture of original tracks and covers with musicians Chris Bartholomew and Ben Cartwright.

One of the oldest urban nature reserves in the country. Main features are ponds, extensive stands of reed, a colourful marsh area and woodland. The original dock walls and locks remain alongside the old pumphouse.

An exotic roof garden, filled with ferns, tall grasses and flowering shrubs, hidden amongst the towering buildings of Canary Wharf. Unique architecture and stunning landscape design inspired by Canary Wharf’s rich maritime heritage.

Plateau Restaurant, Bar & Grill will be collaborating with Old Dirty Brasstards to bring a ten-piece drum ‘n’ brass bottomless brunch party to London.

Our Girl + Underwater Boys. Artists performing: Our Girl.: Tickets avaiable.

Prize-winning garden created by residents out of a rubbish dump, with a pergola, gravel planting, climbers and roses, mixed herbaceous border and pond. Rare-breed chickens, ducks and allotments. Plant sale, refreshments, homemade cakes.

Beautiful movable pocket garden and plant nursery showing what can be done with upcycled materials, imagination and many pairs of hands. Tea and cakes, tours, music, craft activities, plants for sale - and more.

‘This is The Gate to Heaven’ is the first full collaboration between Paul Renner and Paul Sakoilsky. The exhibition takes place throughout a series of 7 specially created rooms, working around themes of transformation, corruption and conservation.

Community garden around an historic church with access to the Vicarage garden, a private family-managed walled garden adjacent to the church. The church is undergoing some restoration and visitors are welcome.

When: Friday 1st June – Sunday 3rd June 2018 Time: 9am to 8pm Friday; 10am to 7pm Saturday; 12 noon to 6pm Sunday Where: Throughout Canary Wharf with fashion shows in Canada Place and Jubilee Place How much: Free Visitors to the weekend event can enjoy a range of exclusive offers across the three days.

This spring there is an old Gypsy Caravan parked up in the Breaker’s Yard. You are invited to create a Theatre Company with your grandparents, and perform on the caravan on either the 12th or 26th May.

Search Hackney’s oldest house for a variety of historical objects from 500 years ago, all the way up to the modern day. Try on Tudor and Georgian costumes, plant seeds in the old Routemaster Bus in our award winning community garden and learn about some o. Booking Not Needed. Suitable for all ages.

Renowned singer songwriter David McAlmont delves into the closets of the UK’s historic houses to explore LGBTQ histories and their contemporary significance to create a new performance. Booking Essential. Phone: n/a. 18+ event. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Late Beethoven trios 1 Our resident piano trio continue our ’late Beethoven’ series with an exploration of the late Beethoven piano trios. This programme includes the Archduke Trio Op. 97. Booking Advisable.

An imaginative and creative space with a wildlife ‘city’, allotment, and woodland walk. Also the base for practical work carried out in the surrounding woodlands and meadows. Children’s craft activities. Beekeeper.

Join echo for a lunchtime recital in the beautiful surroundings of St. Matthew’s Church, Bethnal Green on Saturday 9th June. It’s part of our echo presents series, exploring themes of architecture and ambition.

Dates 23rd May – 27th May 2018 As photographers we use light in our pictures to bring out the character in portraits, the grain and texture in surfaces, and to concentrate our gaze within the frame.

Award-winning gardens of 1987 canalside development being rejuvenated by residents after years of neglect. Food, refreshments, plant and craft sales. One of 200+ gardens taking part in Open Garden Squares Weekend.

With much the same space, these 4 strongly contrasting N-facing neighbouring gardens have very different design intentions and styles. 53 is an established plantaholics garden, with jewel-like planting where clematis take pride of place.

Lower Clapton is an area of mid Victorian terraces sloping down to the River Lea. This group of gardens reflect their owners tastes and interests. No. 77 Rushmore Rd features a fruit and vegetable garden and wildlife pond. At No.

A community garden used for horticultural therapy and training for people with mental health issues, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. Organically grown plants, herbs and vegetables for sale. Tea, coffee and cakes.

MELODIC VIBES PRESENTS: A live music night that specializes in recognizing, championing and celebrating emerging artists by offering them a valuable experience and platform to perform, network with like minded individuals, gain more exposure and reach new target audiences.

A collection of hidden treasures behind some of the finest merchants and weavers houses in Spitalfields. It is fitting to visit the courtyard of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) at 37 Spital Square, founded by William Morris in 1877. The other gardens incl.

Charity which supports the homeless and grows a wide range of fruit, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers on a secret rooftop garden. Lush courtyard garden downstairs. Garden tours, refreshments.

The inspiration for the set of Eastenders, this garden has retained its original Victorian layout and been lovingly restored by local residents. Home bakes and refreshments. One of 200+ gardens taking part in Open Garden Squares Weekend.