Offbeat guide to the planet Wilton’s Music Hall was recently named in Lonely Planet’s top 50 offbeat visitor spots. The other four UK locations were Battle, South Cotswolds, Loch Ness and the Kinmel Arms pub. Dance Dance party with Swing Patrol Hollywood swing star Jean Veloz joins Swing Patrol for an evening of dance and nostalgia. Includes an interview and meet-and-greet with Veloz. £15. Fri, Jun 27. 7-10.30pm. Wilton’s Music Hall, Graces Alley, E1. www.wiltons.org.uk Exhibitions Liam O’Connor The artist-in-residence at the British Museum for the past three years brings a solo show to the gallery for the first time. O’Connor picks up longstanding themes based around human traces embedded in the architectural fabric of the city with film, drawing, printing, photography and text. Until Jun 29, open Weds-Sun. 12-6pm. Studio1.1, 57a Redchurch Street, E2. www.studio1-1.co.uk The East London Group of Artists from Bow to Biennale c.1928-1936 Exhibition based on working class group of artists who flourished during the inter-war years. Free. Until Sun, Jul 13. Tues-Sun, 10am-5pm. The Nunnery, 181 Bow Road, E3. Events Roman Road Festival Free community-centred series of cultural events, activities, street shows, local foods, historical walks, live music and screenings. The eightday festival opens on Sun, Jun 29 with a tour of the area, a nature trail at Mile End Park and storytelling. see below This State of Independence Shall Be… Part of international arts festival LIFT, a series of talks and meets titled Change for a Tenner have been exploring the art of social change today. Features mixed media, with artist and author contributions to portray themes of human organisation ranging from micro-nations and communes (left) to bitcoins and the declaration of independence. £9.99/£5, offers available. Wed, Jun 25. 7.15-10.15pm. Wilton’s Music Hall, Graces Alley, E1. See the programme or sign up as a volunteer email hello@romanroadlondon.com www.facebook.com/RomanRoadLDN East End Film Festival Last chance to catch a show in venues including Genesis Cinema, E1 and Rich Mix, Bethnal Green. Ends Weds, Jun 25. www.eastendfilmfestival.com Music Dolly Parton The iconic country star brings her European tour to east London with two shows ahead of an appearance at Glastonbury where she plays on Sunday. Fri & Sat, Jun 27 & 28. 6.30pm. The O2, Peninsula Square, E10. Dolly’s do Country legend Dolly Parton plays the O2 this Friday and Saturday. details below Out & about guide What’s on where this week Social 3 Bees Café Healthy vegetarian and fish dish, served for just £3, takeaways available. Tuesdays, 4-8pm. Kingsley Hall Community Centre, Powis Road, E3. 07501 468 193 Asian deaf/hard of hearing people drop-in times Tues, 10am-1pm, free. Trinity Centre, Key Close, E1. 7790 8478 minicom 7791 0105 Birchfield OAPs club Mon-Fri, 7-9.30pm; Weds, 1-4pm 50 Saltwell Street, E14. Fern Street Settlement Club Fern Street, E3. 7987 1949 Golden Ladies Pensioners group for bingo and social. Weds, 2-4pm. Isle of Dogs Bowls Club, Millwall Park, E14. 7987 6824 Little Spitz’ under-5s playgroup Sun, 10am-12pm, 50p. Tours and stories. Spitalfields City Farm, Buxton Street, E1. 7247 8762 Tower Hamlets U3A Tower Hamlets University of the Third Age offer courses for over-50s to learn T’ai Chi, jazz appreciation, art appreciation, history walking and more. £10 yearly membership. Various days and times. St Margaret’s House Settlement, 21 Old Ford Road, E2. 7247 4283 Sport & leisure Back to netball Weekly sessions. £1.10. Tues, 6pm. John Orwell Sports Centre, Tench Street, E1W. 07914 685261 Cricket coaching Under-11s and under-13s –Weds, 4- 5.30pm; under-16s – Tues, 4.30-6pm; ages 16+ – Thurs 5-8pm. Dockland Settlements, 197 East Ferry Road, E14. Docklands women’s running group All abilities welcome Mon, 6.30pm. Mile End Stadium, Rhodeswell Road, E14. 07958 368070 Football training Every Sat, 9-11am for boys and girls aged 5-11,Mulberry School for Girls, Richard Street, E1; 12-1pm for boys and girls aged 3-5. St Patrick’s School, Dundee Street, E1W. 07956 095218 Kibondo Martial art for ages 6 & over. Mon, 6.30-8pm, all ages; Fri, 7-8.30pm, seniors & adults. £4 adults, £3 children, first lesson free. Teviot Centre, Wyves Street, E14. 07956 428654 Chi Kung Ancient Chinese exercise. Mon, 6.30-8pm. Sundial Centre, 11Shipton Street, E2. 07905 098413 Activities for Children Free Entry Bouncy Castle Face Painting & Henna BBQ and hot food Bazaar Stalls ...and much more! Family Fun Day Saturday 28th June 2014 @ Alpha Grove Centre, Alpha Grove, Isle of Dogs, E14 8LH Time: 12pm-3pm Raffle For more information or to book a stall please call 020 7538 1714 SPLASH ACTION FOR EMPLOYMENT It takes a community to grow a child” JOB FAIR Event will take place at St. Matthias Community Centre, 113 Poplar High Street E14 0AE Date: 30th June 2014 / Time: 11am to 3pm Job Workshop also takes place every Thursday between 10.30am - 3.00pm at 1 Wigram House, Poplar High Street, London, E14 0DA Charity No. 1056985 JOBS APPRENTICESHIPS TRAINING EMPLOYMENT Contact: SPLASH-S.A.F.E@outlook.com • nazma.nip@hotmail.co.uk 07930 103 024 Working together with: DESIGN & PRINT 20 NEWS FROM TOWER HAMLETS COUNCIL AND YOUR COMMUNITY 23 – 29 JUNE 2014
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