Your guide to seven days of complimentary culture
Thursday
Urban music night featuring East London’s hottest hip hop artists, including The Entertainment and Hackney Boots. The Others Club, Manor Road, 7pm until late.
Friday
The Mystery Jets and The Lovely Jonjo take to the decks for this week’s Free Friday, alongside live performances from electronic groups Primary 1 and Chew Lips. Cargo, Rivington Street, 8pm until 3am.
Saturday
Experience the Orient at Day Under Cherry Blossom. Inspired by Hanami, a Japanese celebration of the blossoming of cherry trees, the exhibition features works by British photographer Michael Hammond and Japanese painter Mayauko Matsunami. Transition Gallery, Andrews Road, 12 until 6pm.
A night of live music and comedy hosted by an revolving line-up of cheeky compères. The Globe, Morning Lane, 8pm until late.
Sunday
Contemporary art showcase starring Adam Gillam and Sarah MacKillop, who approach the construction and presentation of objects from a conceptual angle. MOT International, Andrews Road, 12pm until 6pm.
Monday
London artists including Vanessa Benson, Debbie Booth and Simon Head exhibit their work. Pages of Hackney bookshop, Lower Clapton Road, from 10am.
Tuesday
Marvel at medical memorabilia at the reconstruction of a 1950s Hackney dental surgery. Hackney Museum, Morning Lane, 9.30 am until 5.30 pm.
Wednesday
Tom Booth hosts an open mic night, featuring performances by eight up-and-coming comedians. Comedy Café, Rivington Street, 7pm until 12am.
(picture from Bunch and Duke on Flickr)
