Tower Hamlets has a vibrant arts scene, and a host of family and community activities. We hope you find something to enjoy.
For more events taking place in Tower Hamlets this month, visit our What’s on Guide for arts and entertainment listings.
 October is Black History Month and there is a fantastic programme of events and activities for all ages and interests taking place in Tower Hamlets. The full Black History Month listings are brochure are now online.
Here and Now - Black History Month photography exhibition at The Brady Arts Centre.
Alternative Arts present a collection of dynamic and diverse contemporary black photographers. They explore history and identity with a series of stunning images exploring a wide range of contemporary topics: African and Caribbean culture in London, unknown fishermen in Lagos, memories of a mixed race childhood, Nigerian cuisine, the rich tapestry of Somali experiences with interweaving narratives and social celebrations. Preview: Thursday 5 October 2023, 6-8pm. All welcome
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Purple Moon Drama are running performing arts sessions for young creatives and Spotlight host a youth-led programme titled ‘Celebrating our Sisters’, the theme for Black History Month 2023. Kayd present an evening with Somali female journalists - ‘Creating space for the next generation creatives’ as part of Somali Week Festival.
St Paul’s Church and Newham African Caribbean Resource Centre are supporting wellbeing at intergenerational celebrations of cultural heritage in Tower Hamlets including reminiscence, storytelling, drumming and more.
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 Come along and join the Parks and Open Spaces Team for Halloween themed activities this October Half Term. We've got pumpkin carving, adventure play, pizza making and spooky arts and crafts to keep families busy. All sessions are free and all Tower Hamlets families are welcome. Suitable for ages 0 - 15. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No booking required, but places are limited.
 A Team Arts Education support young people with their creativity and wellbeing through providing opportunities to aspire and achieve. The autumn programme is delivered in partnership with Alexander McQueen and UAL: Central Saint Martins Knowledge Exchange Team. All sessions are free and take place at The Brady Arts Centre.
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“Explore” Saturday Study Support Programme: Autumn Term 2023. Support with GCSE and A level course work, or for those want to explore art in a safe and creative environment.
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Half term programme 1: Junior Foundation This two-day programme for ages 11 – 13 draws inspiration from the theme "Environment and Crafts" by helping to develop creative thinking, making skills to help create wonderful and interesting work.
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Half term programme 2: Making Creative Connections with Crafts and Design Processes. This programme explores crafts techniques by experimenting with traditional and new methods along with interesting materials through making and repurposing design ideas. A great opportunity for those aged 14 - 18 who are interested in creative pathways to gain skills and learn about opportunities in the creative sector.
 This exhibition at The Art Pavilion in Mile End Park is part of the East India Company Spice War Stories Project (1600-1625) by Brick Lane Circle. The project also includes a historical fiction launch, theatre performances, dance performance, exhibitions, and a screening as well as seminars and workshops.
Brick Lane Circle has been running an historical fiction writing project, through community research into the first 25 years of the English East India Company and its competition with the Dutch East India Company to secure highly valuable eastern spices.
Participants have been studying archives and academic perspectives and present their discoveries at the exhibition which is open from 24 October to 4 November. Free admission. Some other activities may be ticket/require booking.
The project has been funded by The National Lotteries Heritage Fund.
 The East London Vintage Kilo Sale returns to The Art Pavilion in Mile End Park on Sunday 8 October
Come and shop sustainable, vintage, retro & branded fashion for just £20 per kilo! The most affordable way to buy vintage and preloved clothes.
The UK's original vintage kilo sale. Bringing pop-up events all over the UK since 2006. Shop rails of retro treasures and pay by weight with fresh stock added throughout the day.
Pre-book tickets for priority entry or pay on the door on the day.
 Come along on 14 October and feel the love! Whet your appetite for this year’s love-themed 'A Season of Bangla Drama - 20 Acts of Love'
Three sketches (open rehearsal) give you a taste of this year's festival. Production companies Marble Sinew, Mitali Arts Group and Adity Roy Dance CIC present snippets of a dark comedy murder mystery, challenges of old age and a dance drama to champion neurodiversity. Reserve your free spot.
Each sketch will last 10 minutes with an opportunity to talk to the cast and creatives.
- Marriage is Murder by Marble Sinew
- Avinashi Anurag (Eternal Love) by Adity Roy Dance CIC
- Fhire Pawa Jouban (Youthfulness Returns), Mitali Arts Group
Festival Bites takes place in the Grocers Wing of the new Tower Hamlets Town Hall on Whitechapel Road.
A Season of Bangla Drama takes place from 1 - 26 November. Full details available soon.
 Take part in life drawing evening classes on Mondays in October at The Brady Arts Centre. Beginners to advanced level life drawing. Tuition covering the basics for beginners plus a special topic each week for experienced artists, with examples from work by modern artists to inspire you. The centre has a well-equipped studio with easels and boards. Basic materials are available to purchase, but please bring your own materials if you want to use colour. We will have exciting models posing for us, including some dancers.
It's time to join a Fun Palace!
 Sharing Skills, Connecting Communities, Creating Tiny Revolutions
On Saturday 7 October Half Moon Theatre and St Margaret’s House will join hundreds of Fun Palaces nationally and internationally set to explode with free and fun activities for all.
At Half Moon Fun Palace you can take part in an inspiring programme of events for all ages, celebrating arts, culture and science. There will be storytelling performances, music and movement workshops, plus art and craft activities. Dip into one or two events or stay for the whole day!
Head to St Margaret’s House Fun Palace for a day of crafting and creating, yoga and comedy and dance and circus. Get involved and get creative! Activities have children and families in mind but everything is suitable for everyone, from young children to older adults. Come along!
Fun Palaces is an ongoing national and international campaign, nurturing and supporting the potential and positivity of sharing people’s enthusiasms, passions and skills with their own local community.
 For over seventy years, the Brady Clubs in Whitechapel played a fundamental role in the lives of thousands of young people in the East End. During a period of local, national and international upheaval, the clubs provided care, shelter and space to grow for both Jewish and non-Jewish children and teenagers.
The first Brady Club for Working Lads was founded in 1896 by Lady Rothschild who wanted to improve the social quality of life for those living in the area. The Brady Girls’ Club was established in 1925 and by 1935 the girls had a purpose-built home in Whitechapel, now The Brady Arts Centre.
This exhibition focuses on the stories of the Brady Girls’ Club members and features interviews with them as well as exploring the activities of the club and the opportunities for freedom and bonding it offered young women in the war years through to the 1970s.
We are the Brady Girls is on display from 6 October - 4 November at the Atrium Gallery, London Metropolitan University
Your last chance to vote for Victoria Park
Voting for Victoria Park to retain its crown as one of the nation's favourite parks closes at midnight on 30 September. Vote here for our park to retain its title for an 11th successive year!
A place for a great day out, Victoria Park was commissioned by Queen Victoria in the 19th century following a petition of over 30,000 from the local community. The park officially to the public in 1845 and today is still the largest and most popular park in East London with an estimated nine million visits a year.
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