Hustle Wrestling returns to Hackney Wick 🤼‍♂️

Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of excitement as we bring you the hottest events happening in HWFI. Whether you're craving the adrenaline rush of pro wrestling at Colour Factory or wanting to try your hand  at the art of Shibari at ArtSect Gallery, there's something for everyone. And don't miss out on Thingy Cafe’s first Makers Market – just one of the many gems waiting to be discovered.

👗 Do you have those few garments in your wardrobe that you kind of like, but not quite enough to actually wear them? Bring them along to Renée Materials’ Clothes Swap at their Circular Material Hub in Trowbridge Gardens, and swap them for something you’ll love instead – all for free! On the same day, Thingy Cafe will be hosting a Makers Market, expect delicious food & drinks as well as beautiful things made from local artisans from ceramics, fashion, jewellery, to prints, and more. Saturday 18th May, 4-8pm.

🖼️ Set within the confines of a former Sainsbury’s store, Nectar examines the intricate dynamics of loyalty, discovery, investment, and rewards, celebrating the rejuvenating power of seasonal transition, and reminding us of the inherent benefits that come with resilience and perseverance. Just as sweet nectar fuels the vital pollination cycle, Nectar contemplates the interdependence of nature’s rewards that keep the world functioning harmoniously. Hypha Studios, private view Wednesday, 6th June 2024, 6 – 9pm

🪩 In their 10th year, Grow is embarking on a crowdfunding campaign to secure long-term sustainability and continue providing the vibrant cultural hub that our community has come to love and rely on. Their goal is to raise funds to invest in solar power and batteries, become a CIC, and other essential initiatives that will ensure Grow remains a thriving space for years to come. The Crowdfunder is only open this May so time is critical, if you are in a position to do so, you can donate here.

🌳 Arbeit Studios is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition,You Can’t Make Trees, by the 2nd ReRooted Residency artists, Rachel and Ray Atfield until June 2, 2024, at Trowbridge Gardens Gallery. Rachel and Ray create art using locally foraged natural materials, blending traditional craft and architectural skills.

👜 Head over to Coal Studios (based at The Cave, Algha Works) tonight, for their Make Your Own Totebag Workshop. Tickets are £50, with all supplies included. Email [email protected] to reserve your spot! 6-8:30pm, May 16th.

🪢 The Rope Jam is a space to learn and practice the art of Kinbaku - Shibari, make friends, meet new rope partners and share rope love. Join them at ArtSect Gallery this Sunday, May 19th.

🎨 On the 27th May, Bank Holiday Monday, The Matchbox Collective will be descending on Barge East for a day time party and live paint jam to celebrate Summer in The City! There will be live painting from the Matchbox crew, along with a drink and draw, sticker swap, DJ and kids activity table.

🪩 Join Two More Years every Saturday throughout the summer for music, drinks, and dancing by the canal, as our resident DJs return to the terrace from 3pm til late.

🤼‍♂️ Body-slamming, high flying, hard hitting Pro Wrestling returns to Colour Factory! See incredible wrestlers battle it out on Tuesday May 28th including a HUGE Championship Main Event and much more!

🕺 On Saturday 18th May, Naughty London will be serving ten hours of raw & unapologetic naughty techno at ArtSect Gallery. Their third edition comes with a special London debut - @debbie_it is going to set the club on fire.

🚶‍♂️ Looking for change but not finding the solutions you need? Prefer moving to being stuck behind a desk? Inner Hero, an East London coaching company, are expanding and have formed an extension to focus purely on coaching on the move called East London Walking Coaching. They use the power of coaching in nature to unlock creative solutions to the most pressing challenges in people's lives. If you feel called to or want to learn more, contact Joe on 07834612086, or [email protected]. 

🫶 A Balanced Life is supporting mental health by providing low cost therapy to all. From counselling, alternative therapies, they have something for everyone. Explore what’s on offer and reach out to the team!

📢 Head over to Trowbridge Gardens for a lively conversation with your neighbours at the next Hackney Wick Town Hall. An opportunity to get together to work through things that concern us. A chance to discuss, to listen, to be heard, and to maybe make some plans. When we’re connected, great things can happen. May 29th, 6-8pm, register to attend.

🎓 University of the Arts London is offering a PhD studentships in Artisan, Agency, Place: Making Local Fashion. The research will sit between the London College of Fashion at UAL East and the collaborative partner organisation Creative Wick, the latter which has had a significant creative impact on the shape of London East’s Cultural Zone at The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London, and the former seeking to educate future generations of creatives. Check out the all studentships on offer and apply before May 20th 2024.

🧑‍🍳 Hackney Wick’s sustainability-forward floating restaurant Barge East has announced their summer menu, curated by their new Executive Chef Gavin Gordon (Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen and Gordon Ramsay’s The Narrow). Based around locally sourced, ethical, and seasonal produce (much of which is grown and handpicked at their adjacent Barge East Gardens), the modern British a la carte takes a ‘nose to tail’ approach to produce, with trim, offcuts & waste products all creatively used throughout.

🎬 Each year, the American Cinema Editors Internship Committee selects two interns and provides them with the opportunity to shadow multiple departments for four weeks in their choice of LA, New York or London! Applications are now open and will close June 30th, good luck!

🏆 The Mick Bateman Memorial Award is a new award set up with specific intention to support and encourage emerging artists working in metal. Each award offers: Two years of financial support towards the whole cost of a professional artist studio at Bow Arts. The award is up to a maximum of £2,000 in any one year, and; up to £1,000 (equivalent to 8 days) access to courses and/or workshop time in the London Sculpture Workshop. Applications are welcome from all artists until 12:00pm, Monday 3rd June.

🤝 Loughborough University London are excited to invite you to their Collaborative Project Show 2024 on Tuesday 25 June 5-8pm at Plexal! This evening is an excellent opportunity to engage with our brilliant network of academics, partner organisations, students and alumni.

• The Trampery on The Gantry are looking for a community manager to look after The Trampery community and be the primary point of contact for all members, guests & visitors. Deadline to apply, 12pm May 23rd.

• Notting Hill Genesis are hiring for three new positions to form part of their Communities Team; Communities and Social Value Manager, Social and Economic Inclusion Programme Lead, and Community Engagement Lead. Deadline to apply, May 21st.