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Black to the Future closes out the Music is Black festival, Queer Dine is back, and London’s first pickling festival hits the Wick - plus loads more...
Sep 9, 2026
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6 min read
Live jazz, DJs and outdoor dance are taking over the Wick and QEOP at multiple events this weekend 🎷💃 + all the usual inspiration for more things to do
Sep 2, 2026
5 min read
Plus the battle for Vittoria Wharf is on, and loads more to read to get clued-up on all things local
Aug 26, 2026
Sneak preview of our next pull-out poster, info for the launch party at The Gun, and loads more to do this week...
Aug 19, 2026
A new addition to The Wick + how to get paid in beer for taking a boat out and loads more to do over the next 7 days
Aug 12, 2026
How an alternative currency might work for you, plus all the usual inspiration for the long, summery days ahead
Aug 5, 2026
It's the new midweek CIG from 4pm, with a bumper bar tab on the waterside terrace afterwards, plus we've got loads of ideas for your week ahead, too
Jul 29, 2026
7 min read
A big food weekend plus where to work it off afterwards at the area's Pilates studios
Jul 22, 2026
Activists and rescue missions in our midst, plus what to do over the coming 7 days
Jul 15, 2026
Both the Sound & Silence and Power and Respect Festivals take place this weekend... + loads of other things to do in the sun
Jul 8, 2026
Vicki Igbokwe-Ozoagu and Uchenna Dance bring nightlife energy to the park
Jul 3, 2026
2 min read
The return of Wick Wednesday offers continues, as no/low alcohol wine Wednesday's Domain joins Bola Beach Tennis + more to enjoy all week
Jul 1, 2026
Join us at HTA's beautiful Wallis Rd HQ for the first edition of the Cultural Interest Group in its new Wednesday afternoon slot - with the added feature of social drinks afterwards
Jun 24, 2026
We're backing a unique opportunity for neighbourhood harmony + where to watch the World Cup, tasty drinks promos and loads more to do this week
Jun 17, 2026
Inside Marco Da Silva Ferreira's subversive new work, plus Hackney Art Week and loads more
Jun 3, 2026
SXSW London's talent showcases, a big free event at Here East + loads more to do in the next 7 days
May 27, 2026
See you on the roof for a celebratory toast tonight, plus last chance to win SXSW music wristbands
May 20, 2026
Join us on The Lord Napier rooftop this Wednesday evening, 20th May from 6pm
May 16, 2026
1 min read
Plus we've got SXSW London 2026 music festival wristbands up for grabs
May 13, 2026
Loadsa reasons to love local, as things continue to warm up out there
May 6, 2026
Why this summer is guaranteed to be a big one, plus all the usual curated highlights for the week ahead
Apr 29, 2026
A chance to help rewild pockets of HW&FI, The Wick on the BBC, plus loads of inspiration for things to do this week
Apr 22, 2026
As the hotly anticipated new museum opens, the neighbourhood fully enters its new era as a world class cultural destination
Apr 15, 2026
12 min read
East London's resident international troupe debut their charming new show in Hackney Wick ahead of a massive UK tour
Apr 3, 2026
4 min read
