Top 5 Things to do this weekend 17th July

Top 5 Things to do this weekend 17th July

Posted by Liam on 17th Jul 2015

1.The Hackney Summer Fete,

St. Johns at Hackney

It’s that time again! This Saturday Celebrate East London Summer time with a collective of groovy stalls and some independent businesses from the East End, such as Dalston Cola and the East London Liquor Company. This fantastic free event sends all of its proceeds to the local Night Shelter and Food Bank. There will also be some fantastic activities for kids such as the Hackney Play Bus and an amazing Secret Garden hosted by Hackney Children's Theatre.

Saturday 18th of July

St. John @ Hackney Church

Lower Clapton Rd

London

E5 0PD

2.Rock, Paper Scissors

Camberwell Illustration

Because we all know what you'll be doing otherwise.

The final show of Camberwell’s illustration graduates is jam packed with graphic talent! They funded their off site show through Kick Starter and now they are really showing you what they’re made of. This amazing group of students present an awesome show including a diverse range of styles and approaches to illustration.

The Hoxton Archives

Arch 403 Cremer Street

E2 8HD

3.Join Hands to Save Norton Folgate.

Save Norton Folgate

We have already featured this noble cause on our site this week, but if you can make it there you can help make a difference. The Spitalfields Trust and The Gentle Author (of Spitalfields Life) are campaigning to put an end to British Land’s proposal to demolish an area full of so much character and history. The Gentle Author is also offering free copies of his book, The Gentle Author’s London Album a book choc full of breath taking images of East London, to the first 500 people that turn up.

Sunday July 19th at 2pm at a desk in Elder St

4.The London Open

The London Open

Launched in 1932 to promote artists the London Open always has a great selection of upcoming artist. The open submission show at the Whitechapel Gallery always promises to exhibit the most dynamic artists living and working in London today. So head down and see if you can find the next Dali, Lichtenstein or David Hockney.

77-82 Whitechapel High St

London

E1 7QX

5.Live Blues at The Proud Archivist

Live Blues at The Proud Archivist

Unwind on a Sunday evening with some blues each Sunday afternoon from 6-9pm with The Fisherkings at The Proud Archivist, sitting on the edge of the canal by Haggerston you can watch the boats pass by, see the ducks paddling and enjoy some great food and drinks from The Proud Archivists superb menu.

We will also begin to hang our Summer Show 2015 here next week, so swing by to see the best selection of prints we have to offer for this summer. Running from  25th July-26th August , THE SUMMER SHOW is one not to miss!