What’s on
‘Glitter, punk drag and politics’: Question Time Cabaret is back at Rich Mix
After selling out in 2017, the ‘rowdy political knees-up’ returns on 26 October – and this year the theme is beauty
Read More‘Conversation around art is dominated by established names’: Hackney gallery to host first exhibition by young collective
Concrete Assembly’s multidisciplinary show at Guest Projects is ‘built on a desire for collaboration’
Read MoreAfrica Utopia festival kicks off at Southbank Centre
There are lots of free things to see and do throughout
Read More‘Unsung heroes’: New exhibition shines spotlight on council staff
Photographer Andy Donohoe’s free Dalston show features portraits of street cleaners, librarians and park keepers
Read MoreCome along to a summer fun day on Daubeney Fields
Celebrate London National Park City week in Hackney
Read MoreOne month until Africa Utopia comes to the Southbank Centre – check out the full programme
The festival runs from 19 – 22 July, features music, talks, food and fashion, and is headlined by Malian husband-and-wife hitmakers Amadou & Mariam
Read MoreComic art and illustration festival returns to Round Chapel to celebrate industry’s “most exciting talent”
ELCAF 2018 will feature an international line-up of artists showcasing their work with exhibitions, discussions and workshops
Read MoreGet outdoors in Daubeney Fields with Heritage Lottery Funded project
Whether you call it Clapton Park or Daubeney Green, charity EcoACTIVE Education have a jam-packed schedule of free activities for everyone to enjoy
Read MoreI Drilled A Hole in My Head to Stay High Forever: counterculture icon fails to bore at MOTH Club
Despite a more academic bent than the audience were prepared for, Joey Mellen’s delved into the possibilities of the brain with aplomb during his trepanning talk at MOTH Club last weekend
Read MoreCOMPETITION: win a pair of tickets to the Affordable Art Fair Private View!
The expertly curated collection of stunning contemporary art comes to Hampstead Heath from 10 – 13 May
Read MoreEvents series Wick Wednesday celebrates the plethora of creativity in Hackney Wick
From an exhibition created by Gavin Turk, to life drawing classes and free vinyl cleaning, this month’s event highlights the best the Wick has to offer
Read MoreLove is in the area: Hackney Valentine’s Day listings
Our guide to some of the more offbeat V Day events – plus, we ask local politicians: what’s the most romantic spot in Hackney?
Read MoreDream holiday: we talk to a lucid dreaming expert ahead of a sleepy night in Shoreditch
Lessons in Lucid Dreaming, a ‘special evening exploring the history and science of dream research and sleepy teas’ featuring Dr. Josie Malinowski, comes to The Book Club later this month
Read MoreLyons share: comic Elf to teach ways of the clown in new classes
Having studied with a French ‘master clown’ and conquered Edinburgh, comedian Elf Lyons is readying a pair of workshops at Rosemary Branch Theatre, aimed at Hackney’s aspiring funny people
Read MoreHackney Citizen Christmas Listings 2017: food, music, booze, gift shopping, children, charity and more
Almost every day of the big countdown to Christmas brings something local and exciting to enjoy
Read MoreGeffrye Museum announces last events before two-year closure
Next January’s traditional Epiphany celebration is the highlight of the Kingsland Road institution’s ‘last big shindig’ until early 2020
Read MoreHackney is an ‘urban arboretum’ says expert Paul Wood ahead of weekend tree tour
The London Street Trees author will show off some of the borough’s rarest, most beautiful trees in a guided stroll around Haggerston and its surrounds
Read MoreRunning the Hackney Half (Term): an activity guide for local parents
Our rundown of just some of the sessions and events around the borough to entertain even the most sugar-high child from 23 – 29 October
Read MoreINTERVIEW: ‘I’m sure The Queen would love to see a bit of it’: Jonny Woo previews his Unroyal Variety show
The legendary drag performer, comedian, and owner of gay Haggerston super-pub The Glory gives the Citizen a sneak peek at his upcoming ensemble spectacular at the Empire
Read MoreRich Mix to host ‘rowdy, political knees up’ Question Time Cabaret next week
Artist Talia Randall and a panel of journalists and performers will tackle ‘gentrification and the art of the East End’ in an inimitable way – albeit without any Dimblebys
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