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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, 09 DecThe Common Press09 Dec 2023, 14:00 – 10 Dec 2023, 17:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK09 Dec 2023, 14:00 – 10 Dec 2023, 17:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UKJoin us for a jolly holiday-themed collage, bookbinding, and gift-wrapping introductory workshop on Saturday 9th December from 2 -5 pm. As the year comes to a close, this workshop is an opportunity to craft some hand-made gifts with/for loved ones.
- Sun, 10 DecThe Common Press10 Dec 2023, 13:00 – 15:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK
- Multiple DatesSun, 10 DecThe Common Press10 Dec 2023, 16:30 – 11 Dec 2023, 19:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK
- Tue, 12 DecThe Common Press12 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 13 Dec 2023, 21:30The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK12 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 13 Dec 2023, 21:30The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UKA night of poetry on December 12th at The Common Press, East London. Proceeds going to Palestine Solidarity Campaign who organise direct action across the UK, with the aim to pressure UK leaders to call for an immediate ceasefire.
- Tue, 12 DecThe Common Press12 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 20:30The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK12 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 20:30The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UKJoin Gayathiri AKA @unembarrassable for an energizing poetry workshop on the first Tuesday of every month from 7 pm -8:30 pm. 🔥 Who gets to make up language? WE DO. 🔥 Does this count as poetry? YES. 🔥 Can I share something I'm working on? YES!
- Wed, 13 DecThe Common Press13 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 21:30The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK13 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 21:30The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UKWe invite all young people in London who are concerned about LGBTQ+ rights in China to join us for the round-table discussion. Whether you have a gender related background or experience, you are welcome. There will be frontline LGBTQ+ activists sharing their experiences.
- Thu, 14 DecThe Common Press14 Dec 2023, 18:30 – 21:30The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK
- Fri, 15 DecLondon15 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 21:00London, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK15 Dec 2023, 19:00 – 21:00London, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UKIn an effort to make the Yuletide as gay as possible, the Common Press are delighted to welcome authors Lizzie Huxley-Jones and Talia Samuels as we celebrate the release of their dazzling new festive romance novels. This event will be hosted by the fabulous Lily Lindon.
- Mon, 18 DecThe Common Press18 Dec 2023, 18:30 – 22:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK18 Dec 2023, 18:30 – 22:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UKThe Common Press is delighted to invite you to our annual Christmas Authors' Evening on the 18th of December, from 6:30 pm to 10 pm. Join us to savor mulled wine, meet your favourite authors, and secure signed copies of their books—just in time for Christmas!
- Multiple DatesTue, 19 DecThe Common Press19 Dec 2023, 18:30 – 20:30The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK
- Multiple DatesWed, 20 DecThe Common Press20 Dec 2023, 11:00 – 12:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK
- Wed, 20 DecThe Common Press20 Dec 2023, 18:30 – 22:30The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK20 Dec 2023, 18:30 – 22:30The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UKThe Common Press Poetry Nights is quickly becoming a popular place for writers and poets to not only showcase their work but also launch poetry collections and books with us. For the festive season, we are inviting all our poetry lovers to attend to listen to talented and powerful queer voices.
- Thu, 21 DecThe Common Press21 Dec 2023, 18:30 – 19:30The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK21 Dec 2023, 18:30 – 19:30The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UKThe Common Press is proud to be in Collaboration with The 11th House for a Christmas yoga session on 21st Dec from 6:30 pm - 730pm as part of our Chosen Family Christmas Social. The 11th House presents Kirtan and Yoga - A donation-based yoga session with Vaun Davis.
- Tue, 09 JanThe Common Press09 Jan 2024, 19:00 – 20:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK
- Fri, 26 AprThe Common Press26 Apr 2024, 15:00 – 28 Apr 2024, 22:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK26 Apr 2024, 15:00 – 28 Apr 2024, 22:00The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UKBringing together London's vibrant jazz community for three days at The Common Press and Truman Brewery. Brick Lane Jazz Festival returns in 2024 with some of the most exciting new and established acts on the scene today.
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