On Monday 15th August, exactly a week and almost a minute to the day violent and ugly disturbances broke out in Hackney, Clarence Road will host a tea party for the people of the area. Clarence Road was the worst affected part during the riot, but will be closed off to traffic for the party. [...]

Latin American Arts Project in Hackney, invites you all to celebrate The Day of The Dead or “El día de los muertos” as it is known in Mexico. This Saturday and Sunday they will be holding the traditional Mexican Day of the Dead Celebrations, at Hackney City Farm. It’s a colourful and vibrant affair which [...]

click photo to enlarge Platform One at Hackney Downs station has been transformed to a reading room and art exhibition area available to residents, visitors and passengers. The contemporary art space brings back into use empty units on the railway platform and includes a programme of exhibitions, events and performance. The reading room holds a [...]

On the 200th Anniversary of Mexican Independence, Hackney residents are invited to a unique Latin Farm Party organised by a local Latin American Community Project.  The group was founded by Olimpia Tissier 23yrs old, a local resident, at the beginning of 2010, with the intention of celebrating Latin American Culture in East London. The party [...]

A fund raising wine tasting event, is to be held by City and Hackney Carers in Dalston. Hosted by a sommelier who will present various wines to taste, along with cheeses to compliment, food matching suggestions and olive oil tasting. It also hopes to raise awareness of the sacrifice and work carers do. The wines are [...]

- Homegrown talent, food and tunes from the heart of Hackney Summer has come to Springfield Park and there’s something for everyone. Springfield Festival –  a day of homegrown talent, food and fun al fresco. The event is part of Parks for Life, a programme of healthy events happening in the borough’s award-winning parks and [...]

Hackney’s biggest, boldest, proudest and loudest summer event is back this summer. From steel pan tunes to soca aerobics, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Now in its third year, the event brings together hundreds of performers from the arts, carnival and community groups across the borough and beyond. Hackney One Carnival gives residents and [...]

With Nigerians making up a large group of West Africans, who call Hackney home, it’s only fitting a festival celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people should take place in in the borough.  So you can imagine my excitement, when I heard The Festival of Yoruba Arts would be held in Stoke Newington. [...]

The newly established Open The  Gate Cafe in Dalston, will be holding their next African market this Saturday 17 July. You will find authentic and traditional African arts and crafts, jewellery, fashion and fabrics. Find books, music and more. For more information on this wonderful new addition to  Hackneys cultural scene visit their website Open [...]

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog charity will be joining hackney homes on their Estate Safety Road Show this summer, offering FREE micro chipping to residents, specialist advice on responsible dog ownership, dog training tips and low cost vaccination, neutering, flea and worm treatment. A microchip is a small electronic device, the size of a [...]