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Mar 18, 2026
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12 min read
And we've got tickets (including popcorn & drinks!) up for grabs + loads more ideas for you to go out and do locally
Mar 11, 2026
Clyde Best's story celebrated in a new film + masses to do in the next 7 days and beyond
Mar 4, 2026
13 min read
New local dance show explores the opportunities and dangers of modern technology, plus masses more to go out and see/do this week
Feb 25, 2026
The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park's impressive 3 nominations in the RIBA London 2026 prize shortlist + more to go marvel at this week
Feb 18, 2026
11 min read
Continuing the ongoing reinvention of The Wick's digital, physical and social direction, plus all the usual tips for a great cultural week ahead
Feb 11, 2026
Get out there and get social at a huge range of local events, from networking to nightclubbing, it's all in this week's newsletter
Feb 4, 2026
10 min read
Calling out to creatives and businesses for collaboration, plus the usual rundown of where to go and what to do this week
Jan 28, 2026
How the Nightlife Taskforce report can support our unique local cultural scene, plus plenty to go out and see this week
Jan 21, 2026
The Wick and the Mayor's office both announce new initiatives for helping East London's creative ecosystem to thrive
Jan 14, 2026
Plus public art, community skating, queer cabaret and assorted other creative diversions for the week ahead
Jan 7, 2026
Plus loads more affordable ways to get out of January hibernation mode, inc. funding opportunities and new jobs to supercharge your New Year
Dec 17, 2025
14 min read
Final shopping days and where to support local designer-makers, plus what to do locally this NYE
Dec 10, 2025
Plus festive markets and other achingly seasonal things to do this week
Dec 3, 2025
Plus learn Asian ceramics locally and masses more festive goings on this week
Nov 28, 2025
1 min read
Join us on Thurs 4th Dec at Fish Island Books, inside UNLOCK, to pick up your copy over a free drink or two
Nov 26, 2025
Seasonal things to do and discover aplenty, including your chance to pass through a Christmas tree netter...
Nov 19, 2025
Plus your invite to the launch party for a chance to pick up hot-off-the-press copies of The Wick book...
Nov 12, 2025
The CIG heads to East Bank for your monthly chance to hear from and interact with a wide range of local stakeholders, residents, artists and more
Nov 5, 2025
Make your voice heard about how the QEOP feels after dark, plus all your usual curated local cultural highlights
Oct 29, 2025
Updates on The Wick book as it gets closer to production, plus curated things to do locally this week
Oct 22, 2025
Further delays to vital Fish Island access + your cultural calendar for the days ahead
Oct 15, 2025
All you need to know about the plans for Phase 3 of the Olympic Park, plus raving and more with the kids this half term
Oct 8, 2025
Plus The Bath House is saved, and masses to do in the neighbourhood for the next 7 days
Oct 1, 2025
9 min read
Locally-based Darkfield bring their global sensation to home turf with a residency in the QEOP
Sep 24, 2025
Late summer multi-venue bash showcases the best of Hackney Wick's nightlife, plus lots more to enjoy this week