Arts and Entertainment
Islington Art Society
21-29 Nov, weekdays 12-4pm, Saturdays 11am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm. Exhibition of paintings, original prints, collages, sculptures, ceramics, glass, enamels and photography. The Gallery, Stoke Newington Library, Edwards Lane – off Church St. Free. Info: info@islingtonartsociety.org.uk
A Midsummers Night’s Dream
7–30 Nov, Tues-Sat 7.30pm, Sundays 5pm, matinees. £10-25, special rates for schools and residents. Travelling theatre company Footsbarn will pitch their big top for their world renowned carnivalesque production. Victoria Park. Info: 0844 755 0017; www.seetickets.com
Donald Rodney In Retrospect
30 Oct–29 Nov, Tues-Sat. Free. A unique reconsideration of the work of this highly influential artist of the 1980s and 1990s featuring a newly commissioned film, by Smoking Dogs films. Rivington Place. Info: 020 7729 9616; www.iniva.org
The Really Naked Celebrity Exhibition
18 – 23 Nov, 11am-7pm. A fantastic fusion of science and art, innovative x-ray photographer joins forces with the National Osteoporosis society to increase awareness and raise funds by creating a series of unique and innovative images of celebs. The Gallery, Redchurch St, E2 7DP. Free. Info: 020 7861 3216; www.loveyourbones.org.uk
Hidden Art UK Design Fair
28-30 Nov and 6-7 Dec. Designer-makers will sell their work from fashion to at the Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, E1. Also their studios will be open to view, with special events and activities running over the wkend 6/7th Dec. Free. Info: 020 7729 3800; www.hiddenartlondon.co.uk/openstudios
Footsbarn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
7 - 30 Nov. £10-£25 (special rates for schools and groups). Suitable for All ages. Travelling theatre company Footsbarn will pitch their Big Top in London’s Victoria Park this Autumn with their world-renowned carivalesque production of a Midsummer Night’s Dream. Victoria Park. More info: For box office see www.seetickets.com or call 0844 755 0017.
Lumia Domestica Willie Williams
19 Nov to 12 dec, Tues-Fri 12-6pm, Sat 11am-4pm. Installation of kinetic light sculptures in City Church by U2 show designer. Wallspace, All Hallows on the wall, 83 London Wall, EC2M 5ND. Free. Info: 020 7374 0555; info@wallspace.org.uk
Big Air
28 Nov, 8pm. Jazz super group playing best described as a stripped down version of Charlie Haden’s Liberation Music Orchestra. The New Vortex Jazz Club, Dalston. £15. Info: 020 7254 4097; www.vortexjazz.co.uk
The Grabbing Claw Of Christmas
27 and 28 Nov, 8pm. The Rainbow drama group for adults with learning disabilities are performing an exciting pantomime, meet the downtrodden elves. Hoxton Hall, 130a Hoxton St, N1. £3-5 concs. Info / to book: 07958 452088; Rainbow_dramagroup@hotmail.co.uk
Red Dot - Photography Auction And Exhibition
3 Dec, 6-9.30pm auction / 3 Dec-8 Jan, Mon-Fri 10am-6pm exhibition. In support of charity Photovoice, a wide range of styles of photos will be available to buy from £40. AOP gallery, 81 Leonard St, EC2A. Free. 18yrs+. Info: 020 7749 4381; www.the-aop.org
Mother Goose
29 Nov–10 Jan. Once upon a time there lived a kindly storyteller called Mother Goose, who lived in Hackneytopia with her son Billy and all the other fairytale folk, but then two magical sisters arrive. The festive season begins at the Hackney Empire, 291 Mare St, E8. £9-21.50. Info / to book: 020 8985 2424; www.hackneyempire.co.uk
Hansel And Gretel
29 Nov-17 Jan, various times. Hansel finds himself away from his friends and harangued by a new stepmother when his family moves to the middle of nowhere, where Hansel and Gretel get trapped in the candy clad cottage by the wicked wicked witch. Theatre Royal Stratford East, Gerry Raffles Square, E15. £6-19 concs. Info / to book: 020 8534 0310; www.stratfordeast.com
Schematic: New Media Art
Until 20 Dec, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 12-4pm. Through innovative engineering and robotics, the exhibition examines the role that technologically mediated relationships play in shaping our attitudes towards leisure, work, the environment and each other. Space, 129-131 Mare St, E8. Free. Info: 020 8525 4330; exhibitions@spacestudios.org.uk; www.spacestudios.org.uk
The Face of Church Street
Untl 6 Jan, Mon-Sat 9am-11pm, 9-6pm Sunday. Photography exhibition documenting the owners of Church Street’s shops, bars, and restaurants with their stories, revealing the importance of independent shops on the community feel. The Blue Legum, 101 Church St, Stoke Newington. Free. Info: www.richardnolan-neylan.co.uk
Coast to Coast
Every Sat. 10pm-late. DJ Cello and guests play ska, reggae, soul, funk, boogaloo and northern soul. £3-5. On The Rocks, Kingsland Rd, Shoreditch, E2. Info www.coasttocoast.org.uk
Comedy at the Cat
Every Thurs, fortnightly, 8pm-10.30pm. £5. Hackney Empire New Act Of The Year 2007 Winner Luke Toulon is headlining, with support from Chris Mayo. Regular comedians are Vikki Stone, Pat Burtscher, Gerry Howell, and Tom Webb. Cat and Mutton, 76 Broadway Market, E8. Info 07903 470 272 or www.comedycv.co.uk/vikkistone
Angel Art Market/Candid Arts Trust
Every Sat/Sun. New showcase for artists to promote and sell their work in one of the largest independent contemporary art spaces in London. Candid Arts Trust, 3 Torrens Street, EC1V. Info 020 7837 4237, info@candidarts.com or www.candidarts.com
The Olde Peculiar
Every Sun, 7pm. Eclectic recovery session, playing classic rock, country, heavy metal, Krautrock, synth pop, ambient, psych, stoner, punk, new wave, grunge, post punk, indie, shoe gaze, goth and much more. The Mucky Pup, 39 Queen's Head St (off Essex Rd), N1. Free, info: 020 7226 2572; www.myspace.com/theoldepeculiar
The Comedy Café
The only purpose built comedy club in Hackney. 66/68 Rivington St, EC2A. Wed - New Act Night, doors 7pm, show 9pm, free. Thurs - top comics, doors 7pm, Show 9pm £8. Fri - early show, top comics, no dancing, doors 6pm, show 8pm, £5. Sat - Party Night, doors 6pm, show 9pm, dancing ‘til 1am, £15. Info: 020 7739 5706 or www.comedycafe.co.uk
Cargo
Live music venue for over 18s. 83 Rivington St, Kingsland Viaduct, EC2. Mon-Thurs 12pm-1am, Fri 12pm-3am, Sat 1pm-3am & Sun 1pm-Midnight. Info: 020 7739 3440 or www.cargo-london.com
Herbal Nightclub
A selection of the best international and UK DJs from every genre. 10-14 Kingsland Rd, E2. Fri & Sat 9pm-3am, Sun 9pm-2am, info: 020 7613 4462 or http://w2.herbaluk.com
Bar Kick
Table football venue, with a friendly, international flavour. 127 Shoreditch High St, E1. Free film, theatre and music events each month. Info: 020 7739 8700 or www.cafekick.co.uk
Old Skool New School
Collaborative project between the V&A Museum of Childhood and London College of Fashion bringing together the ideas and designs of children, young people and adults. V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, E2. Free, open daily 10am-5.30pm. 24hr info: 020 8980 2415, switchboard: 020 8983 5200 or www.museumofchildhood.org.uk
Sequence Dance Club
Mondays and Tuesdays 1.30-3.30pm. For older people, new members welcome. Rose Lipman Community Hall, Downham Road, N1.
Red Rose Comedy Club
Shows every Sat at 129 Seven Sisters Rd N7, doors 8pm show 9pm, £10 / £6 concs (members discount). Bookings call 07963 618333 or visit www.redrosecomedy.co.uk
Monday comedy night
Mondays 8pm, different line up every week. Theatre Royal, Stratford East, Gerry Raffles Square E15. Info call 020 8279 1160/1161 or www.stratfordeast.com
Salsa Nation
Fridays 9pm, upstairs at Hackney Central Bar, The Former Railway Station, Amhurst Rd E8. Classes 9.30pm - beginners, improvers and intermediate, club ‘til 3am, £8. For info call Pam 07092 272572 / Robert 07092 123567 or visit www.salsanation.co.uk
Beeraahaar
Sweet Combination Soca Mas' Cultural Group takes part in the Notting Hill Carnival, the Hackney Mare de Gras and many other performances around the country. To get involved call Christina on 020 8809 4325 or visit www.mangochow.piczo.com
Hackney Singers
Thursdays 7.30 pm, large, friendly, mixed choir welcomes new members at St Luke's Church, Homerton Terrace, E5. A variety of classical choral music; auditions not required. For info call 020 7249 8263, email membership@hackneysingers.org.uk or visit www.hackneysingers.org.uk
'Au' Dramatic Writing Workshops
Fortnightly workshops, Thurs 7-9 pm.Stage, television, film and radio at the Hackney Empire Marie Lloyd Bar, 298 Mare St, E8. For info visit www.auquarterly.com
Funthing for Mature Adults
Fridays 6-11pm, Dancing, food, drinks, games and much more at the Robin Redmond Centre, 440 Seven Sisters Rd N4. £4. For info call Veronica 020 7502 1792, Earl 07973 377701, David 07949 287966 or Kurk 07947 1575402.
Page updated: 21 Nov 2008