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CommunityReligion & Spirituality

3 Days Dry Fasting

All BCS Bethels and Pentecostal Centre, N/A

Tue 21 Jul00:59Brotherhood of the Cross and Star(2mi)

via Brotherhood of the Cross and StarLocal gem

Community

Literary Events London

From book launches to boundary-pushing conversations – join us for talks, workshops and cultural nights at our East London bookshop.

Tue 21 JulLibrería(0.1mi)

via LibreríaLocal gem

Community

IAPP Asia Networking Reception

Join us for networking and drinks at our Singapore office before the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Asia Privacy Forum 2026 on Tuesday 21 July, 5:30 – 8 p.m., ahead of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Asia Privacy Forum. This pre-party is scheduled for the day before the forum formally begins. Come meet old friends and make some new ones.

Tue 21 JulThe Cafe at Squire Patton Boggs - London(0.4mi)

via The Cafe at Squire Patton Boggs - LondonLocal gem

Community

Entreé Duo

Mix serious soulful vocals with one hell'a groove on the guitar, and you have the Entrée Duo.

Tue 21 JulOld Street Records(0.6mi)

via Old Street RecordsLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Inside Out Feat. Alec Harper Quartet

Swing into Tues night with the Alec Harper Quartet. Expect uptempo swing and bop infused with dizzying musicianship: catch regulars including Ferg Ireland, Nick Costley-White and Will Cleasby alongside Alec, as they blaze a path through the changes. This is the best free entry jazz gig you'll find in London, guaranteed. This is Inside Out.

Tue 21 JulEastcheap Records(0.8mi)

via Eastcheap RecordsLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Summer Open Call Exhibition

Tuesday 21st July - Monday 31st August, 8.30am-5pm This is our Summer Open Call Exhibition with over 50 artists showing works across all sorts of mediums, expressing their unique interpretation of this year’s theme of ‘The Space Between’. in The Gallery Cafe

Tue 21 JulSt. Margaret's House(1mi)

via St. Margaret's HouseLocal gem

Eddi Reader & John Douglas Live Aboard The Golden Hinde

Community

Around £35

Eddi Reader & John Douglas Live Aboard The Golden Hinde

An intimate evening of folk, storytelling and song with Eddi Reader & John Douglas aboard The Golden Hinde.

Tue 21 JulGolden Hinde(1.2mi)

via Golden Hinde

Community

The Swap Shop / Learn more

Tue 21 Jul The Swap Shop / Learn more 21 Jul 2026, 18:30 – 20:30 London, 49 Ridley Rd, London E8 2NP, UK For the third time... margs, music, and a wardrobe refresh... on a Tuesday night!? Join us at Ridley Road Market Bar for an evening of swapping clothes, meeting new people, and giving great pieces a second life. Share

Tue 21 JulRidley House(1.3mi)

via Ridley HouseLocal gem

Community

Celtic Session

Tuesday 21 July 2026 -

Tue 21 JulJamboree - Live Music Venue(1.4mi)

via Jamboree - Live Music Venue

Community

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.

Tue 21 JulBambi(1.4mi)

via BambiLocal gem

Wellness & Wellbeing

Meditation meetings @ NGMH

No gods, no gurus: meditation group meets on Tuesdays at the Newington Green Meeting House.

Tue 21 JulUnity Rooms(1.5mi)

via Unity RoomsCurated

Live Music

Choir rehearsal

Get singing: the choir meets in person to rehearse at the Newington Green Meeting House from 7.30pm onwards on Tuesday evenings.

Tue 21 JulUnity Rooms(1.5mi)

via Unity RoomsCurated

Community

The Betsey Book Quiz

London's only monthly book quiz! Doors 6.30pm, quiz starts 7.30pm. £5 entry, maximum team size = 5. Prizes to be won To book a table, please contact Gary via gpwigglesworth.co.uk

Tue 21 JulBetsey Trotwood(1.6mi)

via Betsey TrotwoodCurated

Community

The Scale Of Power

Welcome to a dystopian metropolis where Vocal Frequency is the only currency. Here, singing a flawless high note buys you a penthouse, while a semi-tone flat will literally get your electricity revoked.

Tue 21 JulUnion Theatre(1.7mi)

via Union TheatreLocal gem

Live Music

Around £1.50

Vanessa Carlton

Vanessa Carlton continues to expand creatively as an artist as seen in her upcoming seventh studio album Veils produced. Through her songs, Vanessa invites listeners to explore the Veils in their own lives. Which Veil are you lifting? Which Veil are you putting on? Carlton has constantly challenged both herself and the expectations that surround her throughout her lengthy, accomplished career: she was discovered as a singer-songwriter/pianist when a cassette tape demo was given to legendary music impresario Ahmet Ertegun. With her debut single

Tue 21 JulIslington Music(1.8mi)

via Islington MusicLocal gem

Live Music

Vanessa Carlton

Vanessa Carlton continues to expand creatively as an artist as seen in her upcoming seventh studio album Veils. Through her songs, Vanessa invites listeners to explore the Veils in their own lives. Which Veil are you lifting? Which Veil are you putting on? Carlton has constantly challenged both herself and the expectations that surround her throughout her lengthy, accomplished career: she was discovered as a singer-songwriter/pianist when a cassette tape demo was given to legendary music impresario Ahmet Ertegun. With her debut single “A Thousand Miles,” Carlton soared to the top of the Billboard charts and garnered multiple Grammy nominations, and continues to captivate audiences across generations as well as genres. Though “A Thousand Miles” is only a small fraction of her body of work and artistic identity, as she continues to evolve as a performer and songwriter. *By purchasing a ticket to this event you are agreeing to adhere to Islington Assembly Hall’s terms and conditions: https://islingtonassemblyhall.co.uk/customer-terms-conditions-2022/* *All tickets to shows at Islington Assembly Hall are subject to a Venue Levy of £1.50 + VAT. As a Grade II listed building, this levy will be reinvested into Islington Assembly Hall and its services, meaning the customer experience can continue to be enhanced.* Presented by Live Nation. This is a 16+ event.

Tue 21 JulIslington Music(1.8mi)

via Islington MusicLocal gem

Community

Beyond the Ask – Building Donor Relationships that Last

Many charities feel that fundraising is all about the next ask—but the organisations that build lasting income focus on something deeper: meaningful donor relationships. This practical webinar will help charity leaders shift from transactional fundraising to long-term stewardship, giving you simple, realistic ways to strengthen relationships with the people and organisations who support your work.

Tue 21 JulCommunity Southwark(1.9mi)

via Community SouthwarkLocal gem

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Venues with events near Spitalfields

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

Unity Rooms1.5 miles away Islington Music1.8 miles away Librería0.1 miles away

More about Spitalfields

Greater London, England

Spitalfields sits right in the heart of East London where the canal winds past some of the city's finest art spaces. StolenSpace Gallery keeps things interesting with new shows while Toynbee Hall offers a quiet corner for community talks and workshops. It is not difficult to find something that suits your mood on any given Tuesday. The Whitechapel Gallery has been showing serious work since before most of us were born, and its Common Rooms are perfect for catching up with friends over coffee. You do not need to travel far to see a play or hear a poet read their latest verses. Near Here makes sure you know exactly where the next good night out is happening without all the fuss.

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