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Start an Office Choir with Music in Offices
It’s as easy as Do Re Mi to set up an office choir with our partners at Music in Offices. Join the chorus of offices who are setting up workplace choirs across the Eastern City. By singing together in a choir at work, people build confidence, benefit from improved mental…
Glasshouse Stories Exhibition
Created by Brighton-based artist Claudia Fontes, the installation explores the hidden lives of plants and the complex relationships between nature, history and migration. The exhibition is inspired by the recent relocation of plants from Kew Gardens’ historic Palm House to a new sustainable home – a moment of transition that…
Library of Things Comes to the Barbican Library Easter 2026
Fed up of buying stuff you don’t use often? The Library of Things is a place where you can access useful items you don’t need to use often, from carpet cleaners to drills to projectors. Join a growing community of people renting items to save money, learn new skills like repair…
Free Self-Guided History Walks around the City of London
As part of our work with local charities and community projects, Eastern City BID recently contributed towards the creation of two free, self-guided audio trails designed for children/families to explore the City of London. The podcasts are called ‘Time Hunters’ and are roughly 2 – 2.5-hours each, including stops and…
SEEDL: Free Learning Programme for September
Welcome to this month’s learning line-up, where you can explore and register for September’s live courses on SEEDL. Tuesday 1 September 11:00am – 11:20am How to Read a Balance Sheet 2:00pm – 3:00pm Mentoring 3:30pm – 4:30pm Workplace Mental Health Support Training – Part 2 Wednesday 2…
Hypha x Eastern City Studios Exhibition: Lieu-tenant
Hypha x Eastern City Studios Art Exhibition: Lieu-tenant Curated by Unu Sohn Hypha x Eastern City Studios, 130 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 5LY Private Voew: Thursday, 3rd September 2026, 6 – 9pm Open: 4th September – 3rd October 2026, Tuesday – Saturday, 11am – 7pm (closed from 2.15…
Leadenhall Wunderkammer
Discover the City’s smallest serving window, a miniature wool boutique and a mouse-sized video shop at the new Leadenhall Wunderkammer, open from September to December 2026! A curious new address will appear on one of Leadenhall Market’s cobbled alleyways when the Wunderkammer opens at No. 27¼ on Thursday 3 September.
Handbuilding: Surface and Substance Course with SET Ceramics
Whether you’re completely new to clay or looking to build confidence, this 8-week course shows you how simple shapes can be transformed into standout, one-of-a-kind pieces. Led by artist Francisco Zhan, you’ll build a solid foundation in core handbuilding methods, including pinching, coiling, slab building, and traditional Japanese kurinuki block…
Urban Co-Lab: City Like a Local
CITY LIKE A LOCAL Shape the first-ever USE-IT London map. Got a favourite hidden spot in the Square Mile? We invite you to co-create the ultimate free City of London guide – made by locals, for young travellers. Why join? Get your favourite local spots published Meet other young…
Eastern City Self-Defence Workshop
Gain confidence and self-belief with KB Fitness where a highly qualified instructor will share practical safety advice and teach you physical moves. Self-defence has never been more important than it is in current times. This workshop is open to all genders. We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and…
SEEDL: Free Learning Programme for October
Welcome to this month’s learning line-up, where you can explore and register for October’s live courses on SEEDL. Register now Thursday 1 October 9:30am -10:30am: Storytelling for Stakeholder Influence 11:00am -12:00pm: Making AI Work in Your Day-to-Day Role 12:30pm -1:30pm: AI for Customer Engagement…
The Casual Coffee Painting Workshop
MakeWith workshops are back! New space, new partnerships, New Workshops but still offering you time to create, connect and slow down. Learn the fundamentals of painting a masterpiece, but with coffee! In this workshop you will be able to create a beautiful painting that explores tone, texture and layering…
Power the Tower for MS
MS-UK Tower Walk 2026 For three years, fundraisers have taken on every step to get to the top of The Gherkin. For this fourth year of The MS-UK Tower Walk, the tower climbing challenge will be at Tower 42, one of London’s most iconic and recognisable landmarks. If you’re looking…
The Culture Edit at Hypha x Eastern City Studios
The Culture Edit: A Celebration of Black & Asian Creativity This October, as part of DEI Month, step into The Culture Edit, a week-long pop-up market celebrating Black and Asian-owned businesses, culture, and creativity. Hosted at Hypha x Eastern City Studios, the market will bring together six incredible brands spanning…
Climb the Capital
Tackle London’s Cheesegrater, Scalpel, and the Walkie-Talkie in a 475m vertical test of strength and endurance! This exhilarating charity event is a uniquely challenging stair-climb, ascending 475 metres to raise funds for charity, right in the heart of the city. Participants will require true endurance and determination to conquer three iconic London skyscrapers…
Winter Club in the Clouds with Mixmag at Sky Garden
Party above the skyline at Club in the Clouds Winter Edition! Eastern City and Mixmag present Club in the Clouds, an exclusive party taking over City Garden- located on level 36 of Sky Garden, London’s highest public garden, for one night only. Join us on Thursday, 29th October, as we transform City Garden into a sky-high club experience…
The Big Climb Against Loneliness
920 steps. 42 floors. One morning that helps end loneliness in later life. Enter a team, climb your local skyline, and change later life for older people across the UK. On the morning of Friday 20 November 2026, teams from across the City will climb the 920 steps of Tower…
Providence Row CEO Sleepout 2026
Sleep out, wake up, save lives. Join fellow business leaders, business owners, c-suite execs, directors and teams to unite and fight homelessness. All you need is a big heart, a sleeping bag, and be willing to raise or donate £2500 for grassroots charities in the area. The CEO Sleepout 2026…
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