Thursday, 15 November
Life in Transit, 7:15pm- 10:45pm, £10
Arcola Tent, 2 Ashwin Street, Dalston E8 3DL
To celebrate the release of his new poetry collection, Sam Berkson (photo) has invited long-term collaborators including Zena Edwards, Dizraeli and Salena Godden to perform in an on-stage “word showcase”. Visit influxpress.com for information.
Good Grub Club, 10:00am – 12:30pm
St Mary’s Secret Garden, 50 Pearson Street, E2 8EL
This weekly event is a great opportunity for retired people to keep fit by developing their gardening skills and healthy eating knowledge. Visitors cook lunch from the garden produce they harvest. Visit www.stmaryssecretgarden.org.uk or call 02077392965
Saturday 17 November
Grasmere School Jumble Sale, 10:30am – 12:30pm, 50p entry
Grasmere School, Stoke Newington, N16 9PD
Self-proclaimed as “the best jumble sale in N16” Grasmere’s primary school children are offering up good quality toys, clothes, books and a “nearly new/ designer” stall. All proceeds go to school funds.
Monday 19 November
Tamer Abu Ghazaleh, 8:30pm, £10
Vortex Dalston, Gillet St, N16 8JH
Leading figure in modern Arabic culture, world musician Ghazaleh performs his London debut and promotes the relaunch of his album “Mir’ah” (“Mirror”). For more information visit vortexjazz.co.uk
Wednesday, 21 November
Nappy Swap, 10:30am – 1:30pm, free
Hackney Picture House, Mare Street, E8 1HE
Celebrating “European Week for Waste Reduction”, the Hackney Real Nappy Network (HRNN) is hosting a huge swap of baby items, from real nappies to maternity wear. Free demonstrations and advice on infant toileting and potty training are also available. realnappiesforlondon.org.uk has more details.
