What's on in Lansbury

Greater London, England

Lansbury sits right on the edge of Poplar where the river Thames flows past, making it a perfect spot to catch a show without needing a car. The Poplar Union has been hosting gigs and community nights for years, so there is usually a good gig in the wings by Friday evening. Not bad for a place that feels like a proper local hub rather than just another postcode. Pub quizzes pop up through the week and the odd open mic night keeps things interesting for neighbours who want to mix with people nearby. Near Here pulls it all into one place so you are not stuck checking a dozen websites on a Sunday evening while wondering if the bus will actually come.

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To Re-Cite: Ayat al-Kursi - Sound, Faith, and Collective Listening
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To Re-Cite: Ayat al-Kursi - Sound, Faith, and Collective Listening

We warmly invite you to a workshop as part of the wider development of our newly co-commissioned project with artist Aliaskar Abarkas, exploring sound, music, and listening through faith and collective experience. The session brings together members of our community with Muslim backgrounds to share ideas, and reflections on how sonic practices – from recitation and prayer to breath, rhythm, and silence – shape spiritual, emotional, and communal life. The starting point of the project is the Quranic verse Ayat al-Kursi, whispered across generations, transmitted as both lullaby and sonic protection. This session is the first in a series of workshops forming part of a longer-term project. Further confirmed sessions will take place on: Sun 26 Apr, Sun 17 May, and Sun 31 May. Aliaskar Abarkas is an Iranian artist based in London. Rooted in alternative and communal art education, his practice stages choreographic encounters that move from individual elements into collective expression. Often in dialogue with historical sources, Abarkas builds collaborative frameworks that invite participants to interpret and activate inherited scores through music, exhibition, and performance-making. He is currently an Associate Artist at Sadler’s Wells / Rose Choreographic School (London, 2024–26) and Lead Artist at Autograph Gallery (Acts of Solidarity, in partnership with All Change, London, 2025–28).

Sun 12 Apr10:30Counterpoints Arts(2.8mi)

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