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The Common Press (known as Glass House), is an exciting new LGBTQIA+ multidisciplinary venue based in the heart of East London. Featuring an intersectional bookshop café, a large events space, and a podcast studio. We are a hub for a diverse range of communities, creatives, and projects.
Our queer co-working space is coming soon!
Sat, 21 SeptThe Common Press21 Sept 2024, 12:00 – 19:30The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK
Sun, 22 SeptPSYCLE Shoreditch22 Sept 2024, 13:15 – 14:00PSYCLE Shoreditch, 17-23 Whitby St, London E1 6JU, UK22 Sept 2024, 13:15 – 14:00PSYCLE Shoreditch, 17-23 Whitby St, London E1 6JU, UKThe Common Press is collaborating with PSYCLE for a wholesome indoor ride fundraiser led by queer instructor Alice Domingos on Sunday, 22nd September from 1:15 pm - 2 pm (45 mins) at PSYCLE Shoreditch. Join the high energy and friendly RIDE to SAVE THE COMMON PRESS, open to beginners and experienced
Tue, 24 SeptThe Common Press24 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 21:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK24 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 21:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UKThe Common Press Poetry Nights are quickly becoming popular events for writers and poets to showcase their work and launch poetry collections. This month we are thrilled to feature Bisexual poets on September 24th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The evening will be hosted by Gayathiri Kamalakanthan.
Mon, 30 SeptThe Common Press30 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 21:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK30 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 21:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UKNeurodiversity is one of the most urgent political issues of our time. As the number of diagnoses of autism, ADHD, and other types of neurodivergence rises, we are starting to understand that there is no such thing as a 'normal' brain.
Thu, 03 OctThe Common Press03 Oct 2024, 18:30 – 20:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK
Sat, 05 OctThe Common Press05 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 21:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK05 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 21:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UKThe Common Press is proud to be hosting an evening with Hongwei Bao, author of ‘The Passion of the Rabbit God’ on 5 October at 7 pm. The book is a collection of poems reclaiming queer East Asian heritage and celebrating queer East Asian identity, sexuality and desire.
Sun, 06 OctThe Common Press06 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 21:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK
Wed, 09 OctThe Common Press09 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 22:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK
Multiple DatesWed, 09 OctThe Common Press09 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 21:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK
Fri, 11 OctThe Common Press11 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 22:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK11 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 22:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UKThe Common Press is thrilled to host Zanele Muholi's photography book ‘Somnyama Ngoånyama, Hail the Dark Lioness, Volume II’ on Friday 11th October from 7 pm - 10 pm. The collection uses photography as a bold response to contemporary and historical racism.
Sat, 12 OctThe Yard Theatre, Unit 112 Oct 2024, 22:30 – 13 Oct 2024, 03:00The Yard Theatre, Unit 1, Unit 2a Queen's Yard, London E9 5EN, UK12 Oct 2024, 22:30 – 13 Oct 2024, 03:00The Yard Theatre, Unit 1, Unit 2a Queen's Yard, London E9 5EN, UKAs Brat summer mellows into autumn, you may be finding yourself in a state of disarray. The Great Lesbian Renaissance announced itself quicker than you can say ‘Femininomenon’, and passed in a haze of curly red hair and eating girls for lunch. ..we had our fun. But now, our community needs us!
Multiple DatesTue, 15 OctThe Common Press15 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 20:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK15 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 20:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UKThe book club is run by Eve Avdoulos and Serena Hills on a monthly basis, and takes place from 7 to 8pm. Tickets are free but limited, so book early! All attendees will receive a 10% discount on the current book club title. Either collect or purchase your book in-store by showing your ticket.
Thu, 17 OctThe Common Press17 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 21:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK17 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 21:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UKJoin The Mollusc Dimension, author of “The Weird & Wonderful Surviveries of Squid Horse” and queer neurodivergent poet Rona Luo who will interview him. This debut comic book is an autobiographical collection of short stories about mental health, grief and growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s .
Tue, 22 OctThe Common Press22 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 21:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK22 Oct 2024, 19:00 – 21:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UKThe Common Press Poetry Night + Open Mic are quickly becoming popular events for writers and poets to showcase their work and launch poetry collections. This month we are thrilled to celebrate Black History Month on October 22nd from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The evening will be hosted by Livia Kojo Alour
Tue, 05 NovThe Common Press05 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 21:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK05 Nov 2024, 19:00 – 21:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UKThe Common Press is proud to host the book launch of Indie Porn by Dr. Zahra Stardust on 5th November from 7 pm - 9 pm in conversation with Dr. Carolina Are. IIn Indie Porn, Zahra Stardust explores the motivations of independent porn producers as they navigate censorship, piracy, and discrimination.
Fri, 20 SeptThe Common Press20 Sept 2024, 18:30 – 20:30The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK20 Sept 2024, 18:30 – 20:30The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UKAfter suffering a mental breakdown and losing his job at a New York advertising agency, a young man returns to Cape Town with his husband, Adrian. It’s 2018 and Cape Town is about to run out of water. This isn’t the homecoming they dreamed of, but the couple is determined to hold on to hope.
Fri, 20 SeptThe Common Press20 Sept 2024, 12:00 – 19:30The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK
Thu, 19 SeptThe Common Press19 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 21:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK19 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 21:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UKOut in the World book discussion with the authors The Nomadic Boys and Dan Glass. Out in the World is a guide to LGBTQ+ travel filled with tips, advice, and resources on the best and safest places to visit around the world. Join us on 19th September from 7 pm - 9 pm .
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