COMPETITION: 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
Events 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
Love 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?
Dream 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
Lyons 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
Hackney 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
Geffrye 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
Hackney 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
Running 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
INTERVIEW: ‘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