Whitechapel & Mile End

4 December 2009

The Rhythm Factory E1 1EW[map]

Formed in the working class suburbs of industrial Birmingham in England in 1978 The Beat arose at a time of high unemployment and social upheaval. Ranking Roger and Dave Wakeling led with vocal duties while Andy Cox and David Steele took guitar and bass duties with Everett Morton supplying the most distinctive of drumming styles. Added to this mix was the renowned saxophonist Saxa, adding the deliciously warm Jamaican ska instrumental flavour that is forever associated with the bands sound.

28 November 2009

Troxy E1 0HX[map]

Chuck Berry is one of the earliest rock and roll greats, an inspiration to all that followed. In his 81st year he's certainly lost none of the talent and energy that has electrified audiences worldwide for over have a century.

18 December 2009

Troxy E1 0HX[map]

The Dreamboys Xmas Party at Troxy.

7 December 2009

The Rhythm Factory E1 1EW[map]

A night of live music, with sets from Little Dragon, Kotchy, Sampha and Laura J Martin playing a range of old and new material.

12 December 2009

Troxy E1 0HX[map]

The Secret garden party's christmas voyage at the Troxy.

5 December 2009

Troxy E1 0HX[map]

Ultimate Challenge UK are the same guys that brought you the runaway success that was Cage Rage.

26 November 2009

Whitechapel Art Gallery E1 7QX[map]

14 Hour curate an evening of sharp contemporary poetry featuring Barnaby Tidman and Heather Taylor.

20 November 2009 to 26 November 2009

Mile End Genesis Cinema E1 4UJ[map]

An academic leads a group of people in a quest in an epic adventure to stop the end of the world. According to the ancient Mayan calender, the world will end in 2012 and the protagionists who have vowed to stop this catastrophe must deal with natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, typhoons and glaciers.

20 November 2009 to 26 November 2009

Mile End Genesis Cinema E1 4UJ[map]

Jim Carrey stars as the voice of Scrooge, who is subjected to the torments of the three Christmas ghosts, and is shown that a selfish heart and contempt for those less fortunate than himself will not lead to anything good. The Christmas spirit lends Ebenezer Scrooge the opportunity for redemption.

27 March 2010

Half Moon Theatre E1 0ND[map]

A tiny boat, a little lost man and the great wide ocean. How he get there, how can he get home and why do those fish keep biting him on the bottom? Singing whales, pestering pirates and a multitude of deep-sea creatures swim to the surface in this fantastic aquatic adventure from Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company. Age range: 3+ years.

16 January 2010 to 24 April 2010

Idea Store Whitechapel E1 1BU[map]

The Idea Store Whitechapel presents a dance class on African dance for all levels.

31 October 2009 to 5 June 2010

Idea Store Whitechapel E1 1BU[map]

The Idea Store Whitechapel presents an African drumming workshop for all levels.

10 December 2009

Whitechapel Art Gallery E1 7QX[map]

The video is shown alongside Alain Resnais' essay on the holocaust; with other recent American work by David Dempewolf and Leslie Thornton; and a live reading of published correspondence between Silvia Kolbowski and the Lebanese artist Walid Raad and a video by Akram Zaatari documenting the aftermath of Lebanese occupation.

11 December 2009

Whitechapel Art Gallery E1 7QX[map]

A night of live music from Alasdair Robert, playing a range of old and new material.

3 December 2009

Whitechapel Art Gallery E1 7QX[map]

Calle's practice is driven by her investigations into the dynamics of human behaviour. Andrea Tarsia, curator of Sophie Calle: Talking to Strangers leads a tour of the French artist's solo exhibition.

20 March 2010

Half Moon Theatre E1 0ND[map]

Sheherazade, the greatest of all storytellers presents three fabulous tales from her Arabian Nights. A tale from the desert, a tale from the bed of the ocean and one straight from a donkey's mouth. Half Moon favourites Theatre of Widdershins transport to a magical land with this delightful show, dripping with lavish colours and textures, accompanied by an original soundtrack.

13 January 2010 to 21 April 2010

Idea Store Whitechapel E1 1BU[map]

Idea Store Whitechapel offer a great range of photography classes for beginners.

19 April 2010 to 22 April 2010

Idea Store Whitechapel E1 1BU[map]

Idea Store Whitechapel offer a great range of photography classes based on photography skill and techniques.