It’s the July edition of #WickWednesdays today, with loads of offers, deals and specials to seek out tonight (find ‘um all below).

Meanwhile tonight also sees the exclusive invite-only opening night of a debut international exhibition by acclaimed Australian artist Werner Bronkhorst, at Indra Gallery on Casings Way.

Forbidden Grass is a collection that reflects his childhood-born connection with sports and the great outdoors, expressed through rich textures and intricate details, depicting tennis, football, dog walking, cycling, picnic-going and cheeky midday smokes.

Though you’ll most typically have seen his work online, this exhibition poses a rare opportunity to experience his creations firsthand, exploring an indoor mini-golf course whilst engaging with the artworks. This interactive element encourages guests to reminisce about their own childhood memories as they immerse themselves in Werner's world of vibrant greens, shapes, and patterns inspired by nature.

The show then runs 18th - 21st July - tickets are free but dates can be reserved here and are going fast. There’s a tasty merch drop on the way via his website, too.

🍰 Victory Park hosts the East Village Summer Fete on Saturday, July 20th, boasting some of the best street food trucks from across the city at the Urban Food Fest, alongside a range of fun family activities like a petting zoo, arts and crafts station, face painting and balloon animals.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Denelle and Tom Ellis are the married duo of photographers behind Peanut Factory Studio. In their new exhibition amarriedcouple they examine stereotypical ideologies of gender performance and the historical and contemporary tensions between them through their ongoing self-portraiture, which goes on display at Unlock on Fish Island from this Thursday (17th) RSVP here for tables.

The latest in The Yard Theatre’s summer series of no frills Live Drafts shows sees alt-comedy supergroup Frankie Thompson, Alice Cockayne and Freddie Hayes perform The Dog Show, this Thus and Fri 18th-19th July. It’s the result of traumatic experiences including a group research trip to Crufts, working at doggy day care and having a particularly nasty dog as a child.

🎶 It’s the big weekend of 10th birthday celebrations at GROW, kicking off tonight with a stellar line-up of local heroes and live talent including Fear of Fluffing and Mai Nguyen Tri, Hotdoggrrrl & The Sesame Buns, Daisy and the Deadheads plus Grow DJs, Fri 19th July from 6pm-2am

🎂 Then Saturday (20th) sees Part 2 all day back at GROW from 1pm, with the likes of longstanding collaborator and DJ royalty Marcia Carr, the London debut from Colombian musicians Cumbiamba y Corrinche and sundowner neo-soul and hip hop from DJ Dom.

🍻 It’s also the Crate Weekender19th - 21st July as the similarly iconic local brewery hails its 12th b-day with drag bingo on Friday, a secret pop-up on the terrace on Saturday and a takeover by Bubble Club on Sunday, purveyors of DJing lessons for learning disabled aspiring selectors.

🌊The Flood is an evening of performance alongside a new sound and sculptural installation work that reflects on folklore, local histories, and our relationships with the natural world. The installation opens from 6pm this Saturday 20th July with the sound work available to listen via headphones, with an evening of sound baths, poetry readings, and the live sound piece from artist Georgie Mason from 8pm at A House For Artists in over in Barking.

🎤 21-year-old rapper Oscar Smith is making his London debut on Friday 19th July at The Cave in the basement of Algha Works. Expect a soulful take on hip hop influenced by his travels from Australia to Papua New Guinea. With support from Danish singer-songwriter Andrea Kruse.

〰️ There’s a Full Moon Women’s Gong Bath Ceremony at Akasa om Monday 22nd July for a journey through sound, scent, vibration, intention and letting go. There will be mugwort tea and a journaling session, so do bring yours, plus blankets and other bits to keep cosy.

🙏Community meditation sessions at are held every Tuesday to Thursday at 7am at Akasa, to get your day of to a really positive start. There’s complimentary tea and seasoned practitioners on hand to help guide you.

Bow Arts are seeking a Curator: Programmes & Engagement. The role is an exciting opportunity to develop and grow their unique and creative events programme, which is focused on audience development and engaging communities. Apply by Monday July 22nd.

They are also looking for a Learning Project Manager on 3 flexible days per week to build and maintain excellent working relationships with local schools, provide information and advice and to advocate the work of Bow Arts close to home and nationally.

🧑🏾‍🎨 Creative workspace provider Arbeit have launched application for their ReRooted Residency at Trowbridge Gardens, focused on community engagement and sustainability. All London creatives, either individuals and collectives, working in ecology, sustainability and/or nature, are invited to propose work that will be made and installed in the new north garden space. Submit your eco-friendly ideas for the garden, and they will cover all artists' workspace, fees, and production costs. It will run Aug-Nov '24 at Trowbridge Gardens. Apply by Sunday July 21st.

🛒 The London Made Me retail development programme is back for 2024 with applications now open from the capital’s Creative Enterprise Zones, and that - of course - means Hackney Wick & Fish Island needs to represent. If you’re a local artist, maker or creative looking to grow your business by running a pop-up shop, you should definitely check it out, after the success of successful editions in Regent' Street and Carnaby Street in previous years. Applications close 9th August.

ℹ️ Loughborough University London masters student Zak Powlesland-Chester is currently writing a dissertation on the impact of AI on job market entry for people wanting a career in design, film and music. He’s put together a confidential survey that only takes a few minutes to complete, and he’d love to hear from local creatives on this pressing topic.