February 21 |
 THE GREAT SPITALFIELDS PANCAKE RACE
Teams of 4 race up and down Dray Walk to raise funds for charity.
Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, Spitalfields E1 6QL. 12.30pm Adm Free
For application forms and info call 020 7375 0441 email info@alternativearts.co.uk
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March 1-31 |
 WISEWORDS
Celebrating women writers, artists & performers with a diverse line-up of events & exhibitions in selected East End venues during Women’s History Month. Includes the International Women’s Fair in the Spitalfields Traders Market. info@alternativearts.co.uk 020 7375 0441
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March 3-10 |
 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S WEEK
A wide ranging Programme of Events in Tower Hamlets presented by women’s groups from all over the borough. info@alternativearts.co.uk 020 7375 0441
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March 10 |
 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S FAIR
Artists, Book Publishers, Craftswomen, Designers, Women’s Groups & Organisation in Spitalfields Traders Market, Brushfield Street E1 6AA from 10am to 5pm.
Adm Free. info@alternativearts.co.uk 020 7375 0441
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APRIL 16-20 |
 ALTERNATIVE FASHION WEEK
The event for new designers to be discovered. Fabulous fashion shows at 1.15pm daily featuring over 70 original and creative collections, everything from the sublime to sensational. Plus daily FASHION MARKET from 11am-5pm with stalls selling an exotic range of clothes, textiles and must-have accessories in the Spitalfields Traders Market, Crispin Place, Brushfield Street. E1 6AA. Admission Free. info@alternativearts.co.uk 020 7375 0441
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May 12 & 13 |
 COVENT GARDEN MAY FAYRE & PUPPET FESTIVAL
Celebrating the 350th anniversary of the first sighting of Mr Punch in England by Samuel Pepys in 1662 with Punch & Judy Professors from all over the world in the Covent Garden Piazza on Saturday with the Big Grin Party and on Sunday with the traditional annual May Fayre in St Paul’s Church Gardens, Bedford St WC2E 9ED 10.30am-5.30pm. Admission Free. info@alternativearts.co.uk 020 7375 0441
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July 21 - Sept 9 |
 SPITALFIELDS INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL
In 2012 Spitalfields celebrates its gourmet status as the most exciting culinary destination in London with a Festival highlighting the hundreds of diverse restaurants, bars and cafes of this distinctive district. From haute cuisine to delicious street food and specialist shops Spitalfields has it all.
info@alternativearts.co.uk 020 7375 0441
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Oct 1 - Nov 30 |
 PHOTOMONTH EAST LONDON International Photography Festival
Exhibitions and events featuring emerging and established artists in galleries and venues in East London, plus portfolio reviews, lectures, seminars, artist talks & workshops, the photofair and the photo-open. Free brochures available. info@alternativearts.co.uk
020 7375 0441 www.photomonth.org
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October 6 |
 PHOTOMONTH PHOTOFAIR
Over 100 stalls and stands with photographers selling prints, galleries representing photographers, books, magazines, products and services. Spitalfields Traders Market, Brushfield Street E1 6AA 10am-6pm.
Admission Free. info@alternativearts.co.uk 020 7375 0441 www.photomonth.org
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