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Your free curated guide to the best of the neighbourhood
Jun 24, 2026
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6 min read
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 17, 2026
7 min read
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 10, 2026
First of four free summer festivals in the QEOP, folk music at Cody Dock, a book voucher treasure hunt and masses more to enjoy this week
Jun 3, 2026
Inside Marco Da Silva Ferreira's subversive new work, plus Hackney Art Week and loads more
May 27, 2026
SXSW London's talent showcases, a big free event at Here East + loads more to do in the next 7 days
May 20, 2026
See you on the roof for a celebratory toast tonight, plus last chance to win SXSW music wristbands
May 13, 2026
Plus we've got SXSW London 2026 music festival wristbands up for grabs
May 6, 2026
Loadsa reasons to love local, as things continue to warm up out there
Apr 29, 2026
5 min read
Why this summer is guaranteed to be a big one, plus all the usual curated highlights for the week ahead
Apr 22, 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 15, 2026
12 min read
As the hotly anticipated new museum opens, the neighbourhood fully enters its new era as a world class cultural destination
Apr 8, 2026
13 min read
From a new play-based festival to alternative twists on tennis and dancing, it's time to get out there
Apr 1, 2026
11 min read
Flea heads East, each and every weekend - plus loads to do this Easter
Mar 25, 2026
Choir Boy is the latest in a long line of boundary-pushing local shows + masses more to do this week and beyond
Mar 18, 2026
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
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
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
