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The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Tower Hamlets.

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Learning from the past to inform a safer future

By examining historical evidence, from accidents and near misses to successful interventions, we can better understand risk, human factors and the effectiveness of past responses.

Wed 22 JulInstitute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology(0.4mi)

via Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and TechnologyLocal gem

Community

The Feminist Art of Walking in Whitechapel, with Morag Rose

The Feminist Art of Walking celebrates women transforming walking into works of art and activism, whilst sharing a manifesto for more equitable streets.

Wed 22 JulWhitechapel Gallery(0.4mi)

via Whitechapel GalleryLocal gem

Community

East End Voices: Community, Activism and Identity

Found this on Whitechapel Gallery's radar. East End Voices: Community, Activism and Identity — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Wed 22 JulWhitechapel Gallery(0.4mi)

via Whitechapel GalleryLocal gem

Community

Midnight Train Feat. Chaplin, Searl & Nan

Chaplin, Searl and Nan blend foot-stomping rhythms, dipped in moonshine and served with a side of double bass and fiddle. Midnight train reimagines your favourite songs into something refreshingly new with a folk twist, rustic charm, and a whole lot of heart!

Wed 22 JulOld Street Records(0.6mi)

via Old Street RecordsLocal gem

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Yo Poppa & Yo Momma

We're bringing you stone-cold throwback classics, performed by a handpicked selection of young guns. Kicking off with duo Yo Poppa, they'll be followed by the full band Yo Momma at 10pm. Led by superstar bassist Digby Lovatt, this 5-piece has credits that include Emeli Sande, Becky Hill and Jack Garratt to name a few. Come and get down!

Wed 22 JulEastcheap Records(0.6mi)

via Eastcheap RecordsLocal gem

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INDY

Presented by James Seabright By Daniel Clarkson and Brendan Murphy Three performers. One fedora. And a whole lot of snakes. Join a trio of amateur archaeologists as they attempt to recreate the legendary Indiana Jones trilogy – live on stage! Armed with homemade props, shadow puppets, and sheer misplaced confidence, can this heroic adventure avoid […]

Wed 22 JulWilton's Music Hall(0.8mi)

via Wilton's Music HallLocal gem

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the colts pub quiz

Join us for our fortnightly Colts Quiz There will be unique challenges, entertaining themes and a cash jackpot prize! Book a table (choose quiz as booking type) £2 entry per person! (this goes straight into the jackpot)

Wed 22 JulThree Colts Tavern(1.1mi)

via Three Colts TavernCurated

Dance

Caring Cultures in Dance

DCD and One Dance UK will deliver this one-day event as part of People Dancing’s Summer Programme 2026. A compassionate, body-aware journey into wellbeing, self-care and the care of others.

Wed 22 JulDancers' Career Development(1.2mi)

via Dancers' Career Development

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Daytime Art Cafe

Wednesday 22nd July, 2-4pm Join us for an extra special day-time Art Cafe as part of our Discover Festival. in The Gallery Cafe

Wed 22 JulSt. Margaret's House(1.3mi)

via St. Margaret's HouseLocal gem

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Social Gardening

The St Margaret’s House garden has been redeveloped over the past two years. Last year saw the installation of the RHS gold medal winning 'Talitha Arts Garden', and this year has seen landscaping work to make the garden fully accessible.

Wed 22 JulSt. Margaret's House(1.3mi)

via St. Margaret's HouseLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Around £20.00

Italian Class: Lower Intermediate

Join us for our lower intermediate Italian conversation class on Wednesday 22 July at 6pm. The 50-minute class will take place at Arthur's Coffee House in Ravenscourt Park. Which class is right for me?Lower Intermediate (A2) - I know basic vocabulary and can form simple sentences, but I struggle to keep a conversation

Wed 22 JulBendico(1.3mi)

via BendicoLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Around £20.00

French Class: Lower Intermediate

Join us for our lower intermediate French conversation class on Wednesday 22 July at 6pm. The 50-minute class will take place at Arthur's Coffee House in Ravenscourt Park. Which class is right for me?Lower Intermediate (A2) - I know basic vocabulary and can form simple sentences, but I struggle to keep a conversation g

Wed 22 JulBendico(1.3mi)

via BendicoLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Around £20.00

Spanish Class: Lower Intermediate

Join us for our lower intermediate Spanish conversation class on Wednesday 22 July at 6pm. The 50-minute class will take place at Arthur's Coffee House in Ravenscourt Park. Which class is right for me?Lower Intermediate (A2) - I know basic vocabulary and can form simple sentences, but I struggle to keep a conversation

Wed 22 JulBendico(1.3mi)

via BendicoLocal gem

Likely freeWellness & Wellbeing

Mindfulness Based Addiction Recovery (MBAR) Training

Deepen your understanding of addiction and recovery through mindfulness. This MBAR facilitator training explores mindfulness-based tools for working with addictive and compulsive behaviours — in your personal life, workplace, or community. Ideal for professionals, people in recovery, and those training to become MBAR facilitators.

Wed 22 JulTramshed Community Centre(1.4mi)

via Tramshed Community CentreLocal gem

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Dinner & DJ's

Mid week (Tuesday~Thursday) we invite friends to play records during dinner (from 8~11pm). Whilst it’s a more chilled out affair than Fridays and Saturday, you can still expect a killer selection of soul, disco and rare cuts.

Wed 22 JulBambi(1.6mi)

via BambiLocal gem

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Tom's Toe Tapping WEDNESDAY / Learn more

Wed 22 Jul Tom's Toe Tapping WEDNESDAY / Learn more 22 Jul 2026, 19:00 – 21:00 London, 49 Ridley Rd, London E8 2NP, UK TOM'S TOE TAPPING WEDNESDAY Step, shuffle, and scoot the right way by dancing in regimented lines to vaguely country music Open to all! 7pm-8:30pm ish Share

Wed 22 JulRidley House(1.6mi)

via Ridley HouseLocal gem

DanceLive Music

Dance This Mess Around / Learn more

Wed 22 Jul Dance This Mess Around / Learn more 22 Jul 2026, 21:00 – 23 Jul 2026, 02:00 London, 49 Ridley Rd, London E8 2NP, UK D’LULU presents an all vinyl night of manic 80’s oddities and 70’s floor fillers. An eclectic mix of songs that are made for dancing. We’ll swing from hi-NRG 80’s, to post-punk, to pure Disco, to synth-pop, to funk, and sometimes we’ll even land on northern soul. Share

Wed 22 JulRidley House(1.6mi)

via Ridley HouseLocal gem

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Venues with events near Tower Hamlets

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Bendico1.3 miles away Whitechapel Gallery0.4 miles away St. Margaret's House1.3 miles away

More about Tower Hamlets

City and County of the City of L, England

Tower Hamlets has nearby local names including Bishopsgate Institute, Dennis Severs' House and Lucky Voice. We gather the dates around them together, because local plans can be historical, hands-on or a little more musical. Near Here keeps event details around Tower Hamlets in one handy view so you can browse what's on without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you set off.

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