Newham Poetry Group

A creative space featuring: workshops, performances, poetry sessions, open mic and spoken word events. Highlights from their July calendar include Newham Poetry House, family creative afternoon, Universe of Words and Plaistow Poetry Group Creative Mornings

http://www.newhampoetrygroup.com/poetry-projects.html

Roof Top Film Club

Grab some popcorn and don’t forget to bring your face mask to watch a selection of classic ‘80s, ‘90s and new releases. July highlights include Grease, Top Gun, Dirty Dancing, Friday, Romeo and Juliet and the Judas and the Black Messiah.

https://rooftopfilmclub.com/london/venue/roof-east/

Newham Word Festive June 21 – July 4

This festive, which features poetry, film, storytelling, book signings, performances and visual art events takes place online and at different venues across the Borough

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Artist Accelerator arts trail – 17 July

On Saturday 17 July Rosetta Arts are launching an arts trail in the East Village showcasing the work of their Accelerator Artists. There will be a programme of events happening at The Hall hub on East Village and you can do a walking tour of the art works.

https://rosettaarts.org/join-us-for-the-artist-accelerator-arts-trail-launch-in-east-village/

South Asian Heritage Month 18 July – 17 August

A variety of free educational, arts and cultural events featuring local artists and organisations showcasing their food, literature and history

https://www.southasianheritage.org.uk/

The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship 24/25 July 2021

Formula E makes a return to the streets of London as 24 cars and drivers go head-to-head in the historical heartland of East London’s docklands.

https://www.excel.london/whats-on/2021-london-e-prix

East Summer School 26 July – 6 August

If you live in East London and are aged 12-17 you can sign up to attend the free diverse and interactive summer school programme, taking place at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford.

Events include one-off one-day workshops and week-long courses covering fashion, architecture, engineering, skateboarding and hip hop dancing.

Applications close on Monday 12 July 2021. If you have any questions or need assistance completing the form, you can get in touch by emailing summerschool@queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk or call us on 07811300019

Speak Easy London Presents Spoken Word – 29 July

Pop along to the Ve6 Coffee East Ham for an evening of spoken word every last Thursday of the month.

Ve6, 296 Plashet Grove, London E6 1DQ https://www.instagram.com/ve6_coffee/

Fort Fit – 30 July – 13 August

Classes take place at Kier Hardie Recreational Park, Custom House E16. The two- week event features 18 classes in the park covering dance, football, Boxercise and Taekwondo.

https://pathwaystohealthnewham.business.site/

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