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Monday, May 6 2013

Save Southbank skate park – sign the petition

Professional skateboarders rely on Southbank to practice. As well as being a mecca for skateboarders all over the world this is a very important place for many people not to mention the added value the park and professionals bring in terms of tourism.

The proposal to move the skate park means it is not regarded as equally important as the the other cultural facilities at Southbank and it shows they are being marginalised and it proves that Southbank strategy is elitist and not serving local people.

Many young local people start skating here, it is a social meeting place as well as a place for sport and artistic talent.

Sign the petition to let the people in charge know how you feel.

https://www.change.org/petitions/lambeth-council-southbank-centre-boris-johnson-arts-council-england-stop-the-relocation-of-the-southbank-skate-park

Sunday, May 5 2013

A Fete Worse Than Death @ The Book Club / Sunday 5th May 2013

TIME AND PLACE:

Open: noon – 21:00

@ The Book Club, 100 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4RH

Free entry!!!

www.wearetbc.com

Want to escape to the country without ever leaving the comfort of Hackney? Get yourself down to A Fete Worse Than Death and celebrate the coming of spring with The Book Club. All the fun of a village fete, but with a Shoreditch twist.

Live:
John Langan Band
The Bonfire Band
Bard
The Elasticated Waist Band
Cash Cows

Swallow Magazine: Cinco De Mayo @ Hewett Street gallery / Sunday 5th May 2013

TIME AND PLACE:

Doors: 11:00 – 15:00

@ Hewett Street Gallery, 18 Hewett Street, London EC2A 3NN

Free entry. Food from £4 so bring lots of money if you’re likely to be hungry.

www.prote.in

Swallow Magazine will be taking over the Hewett Street gallery to celebrate Cinco De Mayo (The Fifth Day of May) in a Mexican style brunch-up!

Swallow have enlisted the likes of London food collective family, who will be bringing their own personal touch to the magazine’s Huevos Rancheros recipe, a hugely celebrated breakfast taco dish, made from sautéed corn tortillas and eggs in a rich and spicy salsa of tomato, garlic and chili – on sale for £4. Also expect delicious creations from Protein’s resident coffee extrodinaires DunneFrankowski, who will be on hand, making drinks inspired by the flavours of Mexico City.

Make sure you arrive early to get a taste of what’s on offer.

Saturday, May 4 2013

Mumdance Presents: Different Circles @ Queen of Hoxton / Saturday 4th May 2013

TIME AND PLACE:

Doors: 20:00 – 02:00

@ Queen of Hoxton, 1-5 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3JX

£6 on the door, free before 21:00

www.queenofhoxton.com

Mumdance is the brainchild of Brighton producer and DJ Jack Adams, and Different Circles is his bi-monthly party showcasing his eclectic tastes in music. Expect an anything-goes journey through electronic music.

DJs:
Boy 8 Bit
Mumdance (Mad Decent / U.T.T.U)
Temple
The Memorable Kind
Chris Yaxley

The Stylist’s Rail @ Birthdays / Saturday 4th May 2013

TIME AND PLACE:

Doors: 12:00 – 17:00

@ Birthdays, 33-35 Stoke Newington Road, London N16 8BJ

Free entry

The Stylist’s Rail is a monthly wardrobe sale held at Birthdays on Stoke Newington Road on the 1st Saturday of every month and is back on Saturday May 4th.

Traders are a collective of London stylists, vintage aficionados, ASOS marketplace traders, and ladies and gentlemen with cast-offs to covet. They come to clear some space in their wardrobes … you come to fill yours! Come and get your pick of the treasures on The Stylist’s Rail.

Friday, May 3 2013

In House @ Dalston Roof Park / Friday 3rd May 2013

TIME AND PLACE:

Doors: 17:00 – midnight

@ Dalston Roof Park, 18 Ashwin Street, London E8 3DL London

Entry: £5

In House invites you up to the Dalston Roof Park to celebrate the launch of their summer series. The concept is focused on low-key, friends and family parties, catering for music lovers and creatives on the most inviting rood top space in East London.

Each month they will be housing secret guest appearances from some of the most exciting artists in the electronic world, playing alongside their trusted resident DJs and established East London collective Kitsch & Sync.

Thursday, May 2 2013

Carnaby Shopping Party with Grazia Magazine @ Carnaby Street / Thursday 2nd May 2013

TIME AND PLACE:

Party: 17:00 – 21:00

@ Carnaby Street, West End, London

Free register here

www.carnaby.co.uk

The Carnaby Summer Shopping Party in association with Grazia Magazine is back. There will be 20% discount in over 100 shops, restaurants and bars including, The Kooples, Monki, Pretty Green, American Apparel and Levi’s Vintage and loads of free activities to enjoy.

Wednesday, May 1 2013

Diggers Dozen @ The Alibi / Wednesday 1st May 2013

TIME AND PLACE:

Doors: 20:00 – 03:0

@ The Alibi, 91 Kingsland High Street, London E8 2PB

Free entry

Promising another great night in Dalston’s favourite venue. 12 DeeJays… 12 records each… Only two turntables… No compilations, no bootlegs…

DJs:
Andrew Westbury (Eldica Records)
Jake Holloway (BBE Records)
Horton Jupiter (Magic Room / Puwaba / C’est Moi)
Mr Thing (Extended Players / BBE)
J.P. (Southport Weekender)
Ray Smith (Cosmic Slop)
Mr Shiver (Size Doesn’t Matter)
Chris Arch (RetroTable Funk & Soul)
Rajinald Perrin (Honeysuckle Breeze)
Gordy Zola (Noncollective)
Olaf S East (Cosmic Fox Records)
The Priest (Rocks & Boulders)

Monday, April 29 2013

Everyman Cinemas Road Movies @ King’s Cross Filling Station / until 5th May 2013

DATE AND TIME

Until 5th May 2013, screening times vary

@ KXFS
King’s Cross Filling Station,
Goods Way, N1C 4UR

Tickets £10-£20 here or on the door

Tucked away behind King’s Cross and overlooking the Regent’s Canal, KXFS takes a disused BP garage to create a landmark canalside social and cultural space, enveloped on three sides by a curved glowing screen.

Be transported to 1960s California in this gas station-cum-screening room, settle in under the shelter of the old forecourt canopy, gaze up at the big screen, with your own headphones and blanket, to take a road trip through Americana without ever leaving the comfort of your seat. There is also a fully stocked bar area with American hot dogs, beers, wine, cocktails and bottomless filter coffee.

Everyman Cinemas are showing these iconic road movies this week:

Monday 29th April / 7.30pm: Bonnie & Clyde
Tuesday 30th April / 7.30pm: Chinatown
Wednesday 1st May / 7.30pm: Badlands
Thursday 2nd May / 7.30pm: Paris, Texas
Friday 3rd May / 6.30pm: Drugstore Cowboy /
9pm: My Own Private Idaho / 11.30pm: Drive
Saturday 4th May / 11am: Cars / 3pm: The Graduate / 5.30pm: Thelma & Louise /
8.30pm: Natural Born Killers / 11.30pm: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Sunday 5th May / 2.30pm: Easy Rider / 5pm: Five Easy Pieces / 7.30pm Chinatown

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Sara Shamsavari Photographer Talks @ Apple Store / Monday April 29th 2013

TIME AND PLACE:

19:00 – 20:00

@ Apple Store
235 Regent Street
London,
W1B 2EL

Entry: £FREE
Get there early as seating is limited.

www.sarashamsavari.com
@Sara_Shamsavari

Sara Shamsavari renowned artist will be holding a discussion and giving her audience an opportunity to discover her motivation for exhibitions such as her recent London Veil series that was part of the WOW Festival.

A short film created by Nada Dahab and Andrew Seot about Sara’s journey on creating and inspiraiton behind her work will have its screening debut on the night.

Take a look at her recent media appearances.

Guardian Article

Sara Shamsavari Featured on ITV London Tonight from Sara Shamsavari on Vimeo.