Arts & Entertainment
‘Are you having a laugh?’ by Rainbow Theatre Company
An old-time music hall variety show by one of London’s longest standing disability theatre companies. Expect joined twins, drag acts and an amazing memory man.
21-23 March, 6-8PM
Hoxton Hall, N1 6SH
0207 012 1760 Check their website.
House of Amau
The Black and Ethnic Minority Arts network hosts a fundraising variety event including comedy, African drumming and live music.
24 March, 6-11pm, £5
Hackney Attic, E8 1HE
08717 042068 For more information, check this website.
Haydn’s Creation
Performance of Creation, arguably Haydn’s greatest masterpiece, by a 60-strong community choir and the Haydn Chamber Orchestra. Wine and refreshments available.
24 March, 7:30-9pm, FREE
St John of Jerusalem Church, E9 7HA
07790 000490 For more, click here.
Children
Am I just an idea between the tape and the wall?
Join artistic educator Alexandra Hughes for a family workshop with a scientific twist: investigating artworks from everyday materials. Suitable for 5-15 year olds.
24 March, 2:30-4pm, FREE
14 Wharf Road, N1 7RW
020 7490 7373 Check here.
Hackney Wow
The launch of a new kids’ guide to fun stuff to do in the area. Under 16s welcome to come make a Hackney postcard, try street performance and much more.
27 March, 4-6pm, FREE
Dalston CLR James Library, E8 3BQ
020 8356 8949 This is their website.
Horrible Histories
See the books brought to life on stage with groundbreaking 3D special effects. Find out what the terrible Tudors and vile Victorians were really like.
29-31 March, £10-20
Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, E8 1EJ
02089852424
Community and events
Women from Palestine
Meet, listen to and discuss daily life with women from all over Palestine. Organised by Hackney Beit Sourik Friendship Association. For ages 11-100.
21 March, 7:30-9:30pm, FREE
Halkevi Centre, E8 3DF
020 8802 4604 shaywill@blueyonder.co.uk
Scared to Dance
Music journalist (and Caitlin Moran’s hubby) Pete Paphides guest DJs a strictly vinyl-only evening of the best indiepop, nu-wave and lo-fi for those who want to dance the night away. Over 18s only.
22-23 March 10pm-3am, £4-6
Moustache Bar, 58 Stoke Newington Road, N16 7XB
07934 015330 Take a look here.
Easter baking and decorating
It’s nearly Easter time so come and learn how to bake a tasty cake. Return on day two to learn how to decorate the cake so it tastes as good as it looks. Over 18s only.
27-28 March, 6pm – 9pm
St Mary’s Community Centre, Kent Street, E2 8NU
07956515419 oleander@creativelifestyle.org.uk
Health and Fitness
Be Inspired!
Challenge friends and family at all your favourite sports: three throws basketball, standing long jump, speed bounce, shuttlecock hula, forward rolls on a beam and many more. Complete five challenges to enter the prize draw.
24 March 10-3pm, FREE
Britannia Leisure Centre, N1 5JU
Iyengar Yoga
Relax and unwind at a drop-in Iyengar yoga class with a fully qualified experienced teacher. The class is general level so some yoga experience is necessary. Over 18s only.
Sunday 24 March 2013, 10.00am – 11.30am, £9 per class, equipment is provided.
Hackney Forge, 243a Victoria Park Road. Entrance Off Banbury Road, E9 7HD
Contact: David O’Neill: davidiyengaryoga@gmail.com
Courses and workshops
Refresh your Wardrobe – simple sewing alterations
Breathe new life into your clothes without having to spend a fortune. Bring in old items of clothing and learn how to take seams in or out, hems up or down, replace fastenings, patching, upcycling and more. Over 18s only.
Sunday 24 March 2013, 2pm – 4.30pm, £30/£25 concession
Fabrications, 7 Broadway Market, E8 4PH
020 7275 8043 barley@fabrications1.co.uk
Revamp your old furniture with Out of the Dark
Learn how to transform your old items of furniture as social enterprise Out of the Dark teaches skills such as sanding, waxing, painting and finishing.
Saturday 23 March 2013, 3pm – 5.30pm, £30/ £25 concession
Fabrications, 7 Broadway Market, E8 4PH
020 7275 8043 barley@fabrications1.co.uk
