Featured Events in Newington in April, 2025 (June Updated)

CHEROBIA – Private View Join us for the private view of CHEROBIA, a group exhibition featuring five artists exploring the tension between light and darkness. Free entry – RSVP required (includes complimentary drinks) Featuring Artists Derick Gnonlonfoun Ellis Lewis-Dragstra L0ra Anthony Achille Gus B Simpson Opening times: Friday, 25th April – 6 PM until 9:30 PM –PRIVATE VIEW (RSVP for a complimentary drink) Saturday, 26th April – 10 AM until 7 PM Sunday, 27th April – 10 AM until 5 PM Information Source: eventbrite

Welcome to The Groove Lounge! Come join us at The Waiting Room for a night of live music, good vibes, and great company. Get ready to kick back, relax, and let the music take you on a journey. Our lineup of talented artists will keep you grooving all night long. Whether you're a music enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, The Groove Lounge is the place to be. So grab your friends, grab a drink, and get ready to dance the night away. See you there! Information Source: eventbrite

Experience the enchanting melodies of the Kings Place Choir at their highly anticipated spring concert in London. Set to take place at The Old Church on Stoke Newington Church Street, this musical event promises an unforgettable evening of choral performances. Mark your calendars for April 2, 2025, and secure your tickets for £14.25 to witness the choir's exceptional vocal talents in a mesmerizing setting. Don't miss this opportunity to be swept away by the harmonious sounds of the Kings Place Choir in the heart of the city.

TRANSLUCENT – A Photography Exhibition by Visual Artist James Olusegun For artist James Olusegun, light is more than just an element of photography – it’s emotion, movement and transformation. TRANSLUCENT, a solo exhibition by the Nigerian-born, London-based visual artist, explores how light shapes mood and reveals unseen depths in the world around us. Born in Nigeria and moving to the UK at the age of 13, James has always been captivated by the way light can evoke emotion, enhance atmosphere, and alter perception. Through his visual artistry, he focuses on both natural and artificial light to create compelling imagery that speaks to the emotional resonance of each moment. His work captures the delicate interplay between light and shadow, inviting viewers to experience the profound impact light has on how we feel and perceive the world. WHAT TO EXPECT: • Photography Showcase: Immerse yourself in the stunning visuals of Translucent, where James’s emphasis on light and emotion transforms everyday moments into extraordinary scenes of contrast, mystery and depth. • Artist Q&A: Engage with James Olusegun as he delves into the inspiration behind his work, sharing his creative process and the ways in which he used light to evoke emotion and narrative in his photography. • Music & Networking: Network with other art enthusiasts, professionals, and creatives in a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere, all while reflecting on the powerful role light plays in shaping emotional storytelling through visual art. • DJ & Live Performances: Friday, 4th April @ 9pm - 12:30pm Please note: Due to venue licensing restrictions, children are not permitted on the premises after 7:00pm. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you there! EVENT DETAILS Where: Casa Ritmo - 64 Newington Causeway, Elephant and Castle, London, SE1 6DF When: Thursday, 3rd April - Friday, 4th April Time: Thursday, 3rd April • Exhibition Viewing: 3pm - 9pm Friday, 4th April • Exhibition Viewing: 3pm - 9pm • DJ & Live Performances: 9pm - 12:30am Translucent offers a rare opportunity to explore the emotional depth of light in photography. Join us for an immersive experience that highlights the powerful connection between light, emotion, and storytelling. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Information Source: NUV | eventbrite

A rare, one off event of immersive audio visual performances, featuring queer and experimental artists; brought together by HAAR to preview the launch of their debut EP: CHASM Enter into a deep rift of sound and moving image where land grief and ritual meet. A line up of artists exploring themes on sonic invocations, rusting empires, deep earth resonance, creaturehood and hauntology. Information Source: HAAR | eventbrite

OPEROTICA: STABAT MATER LAUNCH PARTY We here at Operotica HQ are celebrating the launch of our gorgeous new music video by Dan Stokes for Dáire's bold new arrangement of Pergolesi's Stabat Mater. Join us for a night of Operotic delights, with performances by Operotica, Angel Bella and Danielle James. Then, be among the first to witness the premiere of our STABAT MATER music video, followed by a Q&A with the brilliant creatives behind it. To top it off, we'll be serving our signature Operotica Cocktail. Doors open at 7:30pm for 8pm show Please note that VFD is in a basement venue accessed by a staircase and therefore is not wheelchair accessible - for more detailed accessibility information please visit https://www.vfdalston.com/accessibility-info Information Source: Operotica | eventbrite

Join Lalah-Simone Springer and Natalie Charles for a night of creative connection, joy, and self-expression at Doña ❤️‍🔥 Whether you sketch, scribble, or simply vibe, Between the Lines is a space to explore the magic of words and images together. Expect: ✨ Playful prompts to spark your creativity ✨ A relaxed, supportive atmosphere ✨ A chance to connect with other creatives No experience needed and all materials are included—just bring yourself and a willingness to create. Let’s make something beautiful 💕 Following the workshop, there will be an Open Mic session to share your work. We’ll also have a special performance from (guest TBC)! If you can't make the workshop, you can still join us for the Open Mic for just £5 ⚡ About the facilitators Lalah-Simone Springer (she/they)is a Black British poet and speculative fiction writer. Lalah’s first poetry collection, An Aviary of Common Birds (Broken Sleep Books, 2023) was published in August 2023. In 2022, they released the first single from their upcoming collaborative spoken word album, Cyclical Music. In 2021, Lalah’s poetry was long-listed for the #Merky New Writers Prize and they were one of the recipients of the Community Engagement Artist Grant - for artists that reimagine our shared spaces and stimulate social engagement, creative expression and collective empowerment. Lalah has been published in SHE magazine, Ink, Sweat & Tears, Onyx Magazine, on the ANTHEMS podcast and more. Previous collaborations as a performance artist have been staged at The Barbican, Whitechapel Gallery, Folkestone Fringe, Hackney Town Hall and Almanac Project Space. @lalahsimone Natalie Charles (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist examining personal archives and quiet intimacies. Influenced by her ancestral connections and empathy to light, she creates soft, luminous textures reminiscent of other realms. She builds worlds that evoke memory and emotion, utilising a range of approaches including drawing, painting, craftwork and animation. Natalie is a Drawing Year 2024 alumnus from the Royal Drawing School, a Trustee at Packed Lunch and Content Manager for Middleground magazine, an online platform uplifting mixed-race creatives. Recent exhibitions include her graduate show at Christie’s, The Other Art Fair with Riot Soup and a mural and pop-up shop collaboration with Crisis. @ncharles.art Information Source: Natalie Charles | eventbrite

Girls in Denim EP Release Show - Sloane Monroe Location: The Waiting Room Come join us for an unforgettable night of music as Sloane Monroe celebrates the release of their latest EP, Girls in Denim. Support acts include Le Montais and Tapwaterlucy. Get and ready to rock out and dance the night away at The Waiting Room. Dress code is denim on denim on white. Don't miss this chance to support local talent and enjoy a night of fantastic live music. See you there! Sloane MonroeDescribed as platinum pop of a richly rewarding kind (Trust the Doc), Sloane Monroe is a singer-songwriter and violinist with a distinctive passion for the electronic pulse of indie pop. With her musical explorations starting at just four years old, she grew up trying to imitate the likes of Nina Simone and Amy Winehouse during long car drives, being born with strong blues and folk ties. Moving to London from the USA to study jazz violin in 2018, Sloane began pushing the boundaries of contemporary pop, working with the likes of Haydn Bendall (Kate Bush), YUNGBLUD and Chinchilla. Inspired by London’s vivid nightlife, she quickly started to layer her bluesy songwriting with hints of pop and electronica to forge an exciting new sound. Following her releases 'Clueless' and 'Magnetic', Monroe's first EP 'Girls in Denim', is a celebration of girlhood and unapologetic truths. Confidence is key. Nothing is done or said with your foot halfway out the door. No apologies will be given just for existing. With a sonic world similar to the likes of Lola Young, Charli XCX and the 1975, Monroe creates a boundary-pushing approach to pop music, mixing a blues foundation with sticky electronica to forge something that feels contemporary and distinctive. Le MontaisWritten and recorded from the solitude of her bedroom studio, Le Montais potent vocal prowess and a fierce feminist attitude wanders through the sonic depths of genre busting artists such as Lana Del Rey, Kate Bush and Lorde. TAPWATERLUCYTapwaterlucy is quickly becoming a rising star within the electropop field. With previous acclamation from notable press publications such as NOTION, Earmilk, Music Crowns & New Wave, gig highlights at All Points East, Good Karma Club & Loud Ldn events and radio placements on BBC Introducing, Reprezent FM & Foundation FM, Tapwaterlucy is truly an artist to watch this year. Information Source: Big Woof Records | eventbrite

Deliverywoman Book Launch – Eva Wyles in conversation with Orlaine McDonald Join us for a special evening celebrating the launch of Deliverywoman (Influx Press), the highly anticipated debut short story collection by Eva Wyles. The event will open with an introduction by publisher Gary Budden, followed by a reading from actor Daragh Cushen, a conversation between Eva Wyles and acclaimed author of No Small Thing Orlaine McDonald, and an audience Q&A. Signed copies of the book will be available to purchase, and a bar will be open for refreshments throughout. Information Source: eventbrite

SWINC Scottish and Irish Gothic Scottish and Irish Gothic 11 April Programme Panel 1 2.00 pm – 3.15 pm Christina Morin (University of Limerick), ‘“This execrable place”: Irish Gothic and the American Republic’ Dale Townshend (Manchester Metropolitan University), ‘Matthew Gregory Lewis in Scotland' Panel 2 3.15 pm -4.30 pm Matthew Sangster (University of Glasgow), ‘The Scottish Roots of Theorising the Fantastic’ Maddy Potter, (University of Edinburgh), ‘“'I shuddered at my own image”: Doubles, Doppelgängers, and the Demonic in Scottish Gothic 4.30pm -5pm Tea and coffee Keynote 5 pm-6 pm Claire Connolly (University College Cork), ‘Wet Gothic in Melmoth the Wanderer’ The event will be followed by a reception. Information Source: eventbrite

We're lucky to be hosting not one but TWO celebrated London authors this month! Kirsty Capes, whose debut CARELESS was longlisted for the Women's Prize, and Jessica Moor, author of the much-fêted KEEPER, will be in conversation to celebrate their latest bestsellers. Kirsty's GIRLS is a stunning portrait of a complex family, as the daughters of a notorious contemporary artist struggle with her legacy and their personal history while fulfilling her final wish of destroying her life's work. Jessica's HOLD BACK THE NIGHT delves into one nurse's experience of the little-known history of conversion therapy and the heart-breaking betrayal of the AIDS crisis, and is recommended by no less authorities than Peter Thatchell and Jeanette Winterson. Doors at 6.30pm for a 6.45pm start, ticket price includes a glass of wine! Copies of both books will be available on the night. Information Source: Stoke Newington Bookshop | eventbrite