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    • Councillor surgery at Walthamstow Library

      What's On

      Recurring event

      Walthamstow Library E17 7JN [map]

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    • CounterPointe at The Broadway Theatre

      Ballet

      From 17 June 2013 to 19 June 2013

      The Broadway Barking IG11 7LS [map]

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      From £10.00
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    • Crafts Club at Manor Park Library

      What's On

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      Manor Park Library E12 5JY [map]

      Crafts Club for children under 5 with their parents/carers.

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      Free
    • Creative Kids: Islamic Art in the Garden at William Morris Gallery

      Art Exhibition

      11 July 2013

      William Morris Gallery E17 4PP [map]

      Join a walk and activities in the William Morris garden.

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      Free
    • Creative Kids: Islamic Art In The Garden: Workshop (Under 5s) at William Morris Gallery

      Family Activity

      11 July 2013

      William Morris Gallery E17 4PP [map]

      Art related activities for young children.

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    • Crystal's Vardo (Ages 7-12) at Hackney Empire

      Coming Soon

      Kids Theatre

      21 June 2013

      Hackney Empire Theatre E8 1EJ [map]

      Crystal and her companions find themselves far back in time.

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    • Cubs at St Andrew's Parish Church

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      Recurring event

      St Andrew's Church RM12 6QP [map]

      An activities group for 8 to 10 and a half year olds.

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    • Daddy Cool at Loughton Library

      Literary Event

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      Loughton Library IG10 1HD [map]

      Rhymes, stories and chat for parents, carers and under 5s.

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      Free
    • Dad's Club at Idea Store Canary Wharf

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      Idea Store Canary Wharf E14 5RB [map]

      Saturday morning group for fathers and children.

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    • Dance Currents 2013: Champloo Dance Company: Varmints (Over 8s) at Stratford Circus

      Coming Soon

      Contemporary Dance

      From 21 June 2013 to 22 June 2013

      Stratford Circus E15 1BX [map]

      A dance-theatre work based on the children's book by Helen Ward.

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      From £8.00
      (USD12.57)
    • Dan Raza & The Shrouds at The Birkbeck Tavern

      Folk Music

      3 July 2013

      The Birkbeck Tavern E11 4HL [map]

      Folk-rock and roots band.

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    • Daryl Brown at The Residence Gallery

      Art Exhibition

      From 7 September 2013 to 13 October 2013

      The Residence Gallery E9 7HD [map]

      Sculptural installations inspired by memories and everyday observations.

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    • David Amery: Poetry and Place - Reading Poetry Through Maps at The Epicentre

      What's On

      14 December 2013

      The Epicentre E11 4LJ [map]

      A session with David Amery, who introduces a novel approach to poetry reading.

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      Free
    • David Mabb: Regime Change Begins At Home at William Morris Gallery

      Last Chance

      Art Exhibition

      From 1 May 2013 to 30 June 2013

      William Morris Gallery E17 4PP [map]

      Paintings exploring the history of political protest by bringing together slogans from recent and historical demonstrations.

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    • David Young: Pilgrims to America at Valence House Museum

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      8 October 2013

      Valence House Museum RM8 3HT [map]

      Join the Friends of Valence House for a talk by David Young.

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      From £1.50
      (USD2.36)
    • Daytime Reading Group at Gidea Park Library

      Literary Event

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      Gidea Park Library RM2 6BS [map]

      A reading group to have a lively discussion with people who love books.

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    • Daytime Reading Group at Upminster Library

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      Upminster Library RM14 2BB [map]

      Group at Upminster library.

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    • Death Shanties, Agathe Max, Tomaga at Cafe Oto

      Jazz

      8 August 2013

      Cafe OTO E8 3DL [map]

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      From £7.00
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    • Death Valley Nights, Frett, Cold Jeffray at Bridgehouse 2

      Coming Soon

      Rock

      29 June 2013

      Bridgehouse 2 E16 4ST [map]

      The quartet plays rock and metal.

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    • Declan Nerney at Circus Tavern

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      Folk Music

      29 June 2013

      Circus Tavern RM19 1TS [map]

      Traditional Irish-folk singer.

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      From £20.00
      (USD31.43)
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