Events
More events to be listed soon. Get in touch if you have a Leytonstone based event you’d like listing here.
Common Ground Exhibition
Common Ground is Leytonstone’s second large-scale outdoor exhibition by local photographer & filmmaker Annick Wolfers.
The outdoor exhibitions which are displayed across the Town Centre can be enjoyed for free!
For more information visit: www.annickwolfers.com/commonground
Collapsing Time Creative Writing Workshop
This programme of workshops is called INKLUSIVE and will alternate writing and illustration sessions. Writer and poet Adam Kammerling will be using sound to access memory and imagination, and creating poems inspired by pieces of sound-art.
Space4All
A safe space for young people to chill in, meet new people and develop new skills. Open every Thursday during term time.
Community Living Rooms
Waltham Forest’s Community Living Rooms are now open across Leytonstone and the various hubs will be offering fantastic social and creative events for residents to relax, meet new people and learn new things. For full details and opening times please visit: www.walthamforest.gov.uk/get-involved/community-living-rooms-network-accessible
Harry Ellis-Grewal - Charity Gig 1 Year On…
The Rodents are back for a one-off performance followed by The Replacement Hipsters who will be delivering their unique style of music.
Leytonstone Freedom Walk with Peter Ashan - Black History Month 2023
Join Peter Ashan as he leads a freedom walk in Leytonstone, looking into the Black community within Waltham Forest. This is a free event but registration is required.
Black Women in World War II short film and Q&A
A short film exploring and celebrating the Black women who served in WW2 and others like them who are often hidden from the story books.
This event is free and open for all to attend!
INKlusive - Creative Writing and Illustration Workshops
This programme of workshops is called INKLUSIVE and will alternate writing and illustration sessions. Writer and poet Adam Kammerling will be using sound to access memory and imagination, and creating poems inspired by pieces of sound-art.
Slow Film Festival 2023
Come along to the Good Shepherd Studios and enjoy a weekend of screenings, talks and discussion on the art of slow cinema and the creative potential of slowing down.
The Return of Daylight Music
Daylight Music offers a chance to just drop in, listen to some wonderful music and soak up the venue’s lovely atmosphere. - Time Out, 101 things to do in London!
Black History Month Pop-Up Market
S.A.S.B. Events and BIPC Waltham Forest will be hosting a POP-UP Market in celebration of Black History Month. Come and meet businesses selling and showcasing different festivities ranging from Fashion, Food and Accessories. This is a free event and all are welcome!
Whisky In Vogue: The Water of Life
Join resident wine expert Myles to discover why whisky has never been more in vogue. Click to find out more and book your tickets!
Kente weaving at Leytonstone Library
Come and celebrate Black History Month at Leytonstone Library with a creative loom weaving workshop inspired by the beautiful Kente designs of West Africa.
Sessions are free and open to everyone aged five and above.
Little Sing Song: Baby & Toddler Music
Songs and funtimes for little ones (newborn +) and their grown ups!
Yoga Ab Alto - Yoga with Strings Attached
Yoga with music by a live string quartet at The Birds. This is a unique Yoga experience for yoga lovers of all abilities!
Filly Brook Events
Filly Brooks offers Live Music, Authentic Food and 18 taps pouring out drinks that are fresh, tasty and interesting.
BRING YOUR BABY PUB QUIZ
From the award-winning creator of ‘Bring Your Baby Guided London Walks’, ‘Bring Your Baby Pub Quizzes’ are fun, brain-stimulating daytime parent socials, which take place all over London. In GREAT pubs.
U GD GIRL X DRAW ME LIKE ONE OF YOUR FRENCH GIRLS!
Life drawing class for women and femmes. A celebration for the female form in all of her gorgeous glory!
BYO Baby Wine Tasting
BYO Baby Wine Tasting is back at Theatre of Wine. An excellent way for new mums and dads to learn about wine and meet new people. The tastings will feature five wines with something to say for themselves.
Mosaic Magic: A One-Day Course for All Levels!
Come along to this one day course where you will learn mosaic tools and techniques plus create a 15x15cm mosaic of your own
INKlusive - Creative Writing and Illustration Workshops
This programme of workshops is called INKLUSIVE and will alternate writing and illustration sessions. Comic book artist and Illustrator, Gereth Oddie, will run the first session of the INKlusive programme: "SILENT COMICS - Strip the strips from text to let the drawings do the talking".
BIPC Bazaar
The Autumn Market on the ground floor of Leytonstone Library will feature a range of Waltham Forest businesses who will be selling and showcasing their goods. There will also be beautiful festivities including décor, music, and food.
Leytonstone Street Fest
Come along to Leytonstone Street Fest and enjoy an array of events including Live Music, Street Market, Food & Drink, Garden Games, Make and Create activities, Cycling activities and more
Film: 2040 (Dir. by Damon Gameau)
Join us at Good Shepherd Studios for the screening of 2040, a hybrid feature documentary that looks to the future, but is vitally important now!
It's Our Park Summer Cinema
Come along to Langthorne Park and enjoy Community Film night. Film showing will be Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves. This is a free event!
It's Our Park Summer Cinema
Come along to Langthorne Park and enjoy a Family Film Night. There will be craft activity from 5.30pm with Scribble & Smudge followed by the film - Matilda the Musical.
This event is free to attend!
Little Sing Song: Baby & Toddler Music
Songs and funtimes for little ones (newborn +) and their grown ups!
Bushwood Yard Sale
Back for the 9th year, the Bushwood Yard Sale will bring together neighbours, bargain hunters and sellers.
A jumble sale on the streets of Bushwood and beyond. Sign up and check the stall map at: www.loveE11.co.uk
Good Shepherd Studios Events
Come along to Good Shepherd Studios and enjoy a host of top quality events and activities. There is something for all ages!
Visit https://www.goodshepherdstudios.com/events to view all the events taking place.
Morning Life Drawing
Every Thursday morning. Figure drawing for all abilities. Basic materials are available. Advice and direction given.
Little Sing Song: Baby & Toddler Music
Songs and funtimes for little ones (newborn +) and their grown ups!