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Hackney's music scene

Bold, imaginative and innovative, music in Hackney has come of age, bolstered by the borough's myriad communities and thriving arts scene.

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Barbara Windsor

Many celebrities spend their whole lives trying to escape their past. Not Barbara Windsor. She is proud of her roots and has never lost touch with the places and people that helped make her a national treasure.

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The Bleeding Hearts Circus is set to take the audience at Hoxton Hall on soaring highs and heartbreaking lows 21 May 2013

The Bleeding Hearts Circus comes to Hoxton Hall

AUDIENCES are set to go on an aerial adventure when The Bleeding Hearts Circus comes to town.

20 May 2013

Shoreditch food festival to raise money for Action Against Hunger

A WEEKEND-long celebration of food is set to bring top chefs and food producers to Red Gallery, Shoreditch.

Learn more about choosing wine to compliment dishes at Shoreditch food festival
17 May 2013

We love weekends

THIS weekend in Hackney there is an all day party in a nightclub, drag show, and cooking demonstrations at Jamie Oliver's food festival outside Fifteen.

Holestar is set to perform her first solo show at Vogue Fabrics
15 May 2013

Video: bag a deal or taste great food for Love Your Local Market fortnight

WHY not take a trip to some of Hackney's eclectic shopping destinations as part of Love Your Local Market fortnight (15-29 May)?

Chatsworth Road Market continues to grow since its 2010 rejuvenation
14 May 2013

The Arcola takes a fresh new look at an early Chekhov play

THE funnier, passionate and occasionally more brutal side of Anton Chekhov's work shines through in a new version of ‘Sons Without Fathers’ at the Arcola Theatre in Dalston.

Sons Without Fathers is on at the Arcola Theatre Dalston  until 15 June
13 May 2013

Stoke Newington Literary Festival set to open books and minds

‘TRAINSPOTTING’ writer and former Hackney resident Irvine Welsh has been confirmed to speak at this year’s Stoke Newington Literary Festival (3-9 June).

Irvine Welsh will speak at the Stoke Newington Literary Festival
10 May 2013

We love weekends

FOR those who like to hit the dance floor hard, to the more mellow party-goer, Hackney is booming with innovative nightlife this weekend.

Los Chinches are to perform at Rich Mix on Saturday 11 May
09 May 2013

Up on the roof

THE minute the sun comes out, there’s always some dude walking around in shorts and shades, despite the fact it’s not actually that warm.

Rooftop Film Club summer season launch at The Queen of Hoxton
03 May 2013

Something's brewing in London Fields this weekend

LONDON’S Brewing is a brand new festival – set in the heart of London Fields – to celebrate the capital’s thriving and vibrant brewing scene.

Bank Holiday beer festival in London Fields
03 May 2013

We love weekends

A jam-packed Bank Holiday of festivals, live music and days out for the whole family awaits. Take advantage of the sunny spells and pop down to one or more of these events this weekend.

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