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What's on Visit Us Welcome to The Common Press 1/3 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! Check out our spaces: Common Counter Private Events Only The Common Press The Commons Upcoming events: To see all events, click here . We couldn’t load Events due to a technical issue Refresh your page to try again Refresh Page Interested in running an event with us? We run a huge range of events across the site, including book launches, club nights, panel discussions, and private parties. We have multiple available spaces and both the staff and equipment to support your project - so get in touch! Private Hire

Event and bookings terms, conditions and cancellations Deposits, Payments, Bookings and Terms and Conditions for Event Organisers. Terms and Conditions Thank you for coordinating an event with The Common Press! We're thrilled about our collaboration and the opportunity to bring your vision to life. Hosting an event or session at The Common Press is always a joy for both attendees and organisers. The safety and security of our staff and customers are our top priorities, and by hosting an event with us, you agree to the following terms, conditions, and cancellation policy. By hosting an event, session, workshop, or movement class at The Common Press, you agree to the following terms and conditions: Organiser Responsibilities In advance of my event, I agree and confirm: I will arrive at least 1 hour (recommended) or no later than 30 minutes before my event start times to do any setup required. I understand it is my responsibility to provide the number of guests attending the event at least 48 hours in advance and provide any tech or setup requirements no later than 72 hours before my event. If I fail to provide relevant information or details in advance I understand that whilst staff will try to accommodate changes, it is not guaranteed that changes will be made on the day. I understand that running my event on the day is my responsibility and staff members are only able to assist with book sales, providing beverages, and assisting with basic tech support as I understand they are not sound technicians. For live music events, parties, cabaret, and any event with performers, I will pay for a sound technician (agreed by staff) or have people available to support the night. I am responsible for checking and welcoming my guests as well as starting and ending my event or session on time unless i have paid for additional staff support. Myself and all other external organisers associated with my event will treat both the staff and customers of The Common Press with respect and courtesy. Myself and all other external organizers associated with my event will treat the premises with appropriate care and will not damage the premises or its equipment. Any necessary tech support will be provided by a member of the staff. I will pay the agreed deposit, hire fee + VAT at least 14 days before my event or session unless a prior agreement has been made with the management team. If you require a longer payment date, please inform us. Prohibited Items I understand that the following items are prohibited throughout The Common Press, and I will not bring them onto the site: Open flames, candles, and incense sticks. Fog machines, misters, or any equipment with the potential to trigger standard fire alarms. Recreational drugs. Blades and other items that could be used as offensive weapons. Alcohol unless agreed upon by prior arrangement with the management. Equipment and Liability I guarantee that any electrical equipment brought onto the premises is safe to use, and The Common Press will not be held liable for unsafe equipment. I understand that if the terms of this agreement are broken, my event may be canceled, and event organizers asked to leave. I will still be required to pay any agreed hire fees or similar. I also understand that I may be liable for the cost of repairs if any damages occur as a result of my event. Cleanliness / Tidying up As the organiser, I agree not to leave the premises in an unclean or untidy condition. I will remove all items I have brought onto the premises and dispose of any rubbish in the bins provided. The Common Press accepts no responsibility for any property left on-site or unattended. I understand that if any part of the premises is left in an unacceptable condition, this will be documented, and a cleaning charge of at least £100 may be applied. Safety My guests and I will pay attention to any communication from staff during my event and will respond appropriately. In the unlikely event of an emergency, my guests and I will follow staff instructions and evacuate the premises according to their directions. Time Management I understand that events are booked in allocated hourly slots, and if my event overruns, this can impact other customers. If I anticipate my event will overrun, I will find a member of staff and check whether this can be accommodated. If I fail to do this, The Common Press will charge a late fee of 1.5x the hourly rate for each hour my event runs over. I further understand that The Common Press will close at the time agreed unless otherwise stated, and if my event goes past the time agreed, The Common Press will add a non-negotiable fee of £20 for every 10 minutes added to my booking. Marketing and Media Use I understand that it is my responsibility to provide The Common Press with any event posters, promotional materials, and ticket links as soon as possible, and no later than 14 days before my event, to support social media promotion. I acknowledge that I am responsible for marketing my event. I will tag/collab with The Common Press' relevant social media channels in promotional posts to enable reposts where appropriate. I understand that the promotion of my event on The Common Press' social media channels, including the main grid, is at the sole discretion of The Common Press and cannot be guaranteed. If I use The Common Press logo on any promotional materials, I agree to use only the official logo provided by The Common Press. The logo must not be altered, distorted, recoloured, or used in a way that suggests endorsement, sponsorship, or partnership beyond the agreed venue hire unless prior written permission has been obtained from The Common Press. The Common Press logo, branding, name, and likeness may only be used to promote an event taking place at The Common Press and must not be used in connection with events held at any other venue or for any other purpose without prior written consent. I acknowledge that The Common Press may photograph or film my event for promotional, marketing, and archival purposes. These images and videos may be used across The Common Press website, social media channels, newsletters, and other promotional materials. If I do not consent to photography or filming, I will notify The Common Press in writing before the event. I will also inform The Common Press team in advance if any guests do not wish to be photographed or filmed so that reasonable efforts can be made to accommodate their request. Ethical Partnership & Shared Values Policy The Common Press is committed to building respectful, transparent, and mutually supportive relationships with all partners, collaborators, and guests. We believe that successful events are built on trust, clear communication, shared accountability, and aligned values. In light of the ongoing situation in Palestine, which the United Nations has described as a genocide, we want to ensure that our values are aligned with those of the individuals and organisations we work with. Our intention is to ensure that our partnerships reflect a shared commitment to anti-apartheid, anti- colonialism, anti-Zionism, anti-fascism, justice, and liberation. As part of this commitment, we ask all partners, organisers, and collaborators to uphold the following principles when working with us. T Respect Treat all team members, guests, collaborators, and allies with dignity and respect. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes people of all identities, backgrounds, experiences, and allies who actively support our values. Integrity and Transparency Communicate openly, honestly, and promptly regarding event plans, expectations, and any changes that may arise. Sustainability and Responsibility Work with us to minimise environmental impact, support ethical practices where possible, and care for the venue and surrounding local community. Collaboration and Accountability Approach challenges cooperatively and take responsibility for decisions, actions, and the appropriate use of the venue. Wellbeing and Safety Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and healthy environment by complying with all relevant health, safety, and safeguarding requirements. By proceeding with a booking at The Common Press, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these values and agree to conduct your event in a manner that respects and supports them. Working Together at External Events and Stalls Where The Common Press is invited to participate in an external event, market, festival, or community stall, we ask organisers to work collaboratively with us to ensure the best possible experience for everyone involved. Organisers should provide all relevant event information, including set up and pack down times, venue access, parking or loading arrangements, health and safety requirements, and any deadlines for promotional materials in good time. Where applicable, organisers should also provide adequate space, agreed facilities, and any agreed equipment required for The Common Press to operate successfully. The Common Press reserves the right to determine the books, merchandise, resources, and promotional materials displayed at our stall. Any themes, topics, or key areas of focus for the event should be communicated to us in advance so that we can curate materials that align with the event’s purpose and audience. We ask that our branding, messaging, and materials are respected and are not altered, removed, or used without prior written permission. Where The Common Press is attending as a partner or community organisation, we ask that our participation is acknowledged in promotional materials where appropriate and that any agreed benefits, such as complimentary tickets, staff passes, or allocated space, are honoured. Cancellation and Rescheduling Policies The Common Press reserves the right to cancel a booking or apply additional charges where agreements have been breached, losses have been incurred, damage has occurred, or additional labour has been required. I acknowledge that if I cancel my event within 14 days of the scheduled date, I will not be entitled to a refund. However, I may reschedule the event to an alternative date within six months, subject to availability. If I choose not to reschedule, I understand that the venue hire fee will remain payable. The Common Press reserve the right to withdraw from or cancel an event at anytime should organisers or partners fail to align with our shared values, ethical principles or if the collaboration agreement has not been fulfilled. I confirm that I have read and understood all of the terms and conditions above. By booking an event or session at The Common Press, I agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

The Commons Events Space Our fully equiped events space has played host to an incredible range of activities - and if you've got an idea, we'd like yours to be the next one. The Space The Commons features a modular stage, surround-sound speakers, a complete theatre lighting system, mics, a mirrored wall, and a large projector screen. It can hold up to 70 people (60 seated), and has hosted everything from yoga to life drawing classes to book launches to album debuts. We can prepare the space for a huge range of requirements and get it just right for whatever you have in mind. You can download the specifications of the space, with a guide list of pricing options, below. Book Now Gallery Just to give you some ideas...

Accessibility, how to find us and venue information. Accessibility & How to find us "Oh, toto, there's no place like home." Shoreditch Accessibility Info Wheelchair Accessibility We have wheelchair-accessible toilets, but unfortunately, we do not currently have baby-changing facilities. The entrance to the bookshop is 90cm wide, while the entrance to the bar is 100cm wide. The ground floor is wheelchair accessible, with no steps or slopes. Air Conditioning Our Shoreditch site is fully air-conditioned and is typically set to 18°C. Temperatures may vary depending on guest numbers. During the day, we typically keep the front door open to allow for increased airflow. On particularly hot or cold days, the door may be closed to help maintain a comfortable temperature. There are two large windows at the front of our Shoreditch site, providing plenty of natural light throughout the space. We do not currently have blinds on these windows, although there are shadier areas towards the back of the shop. The windows are typically kept closed. Dog-Friendly We are a dog-friendly business, and service animals of all kinds are welcome across our venues. If you have any questions or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us: Email: commonpressbooks@gmail.com Dalston Accessibility Info Wheelchair Accessibility The entrance to our Dalston site is 117cm wide. The front doors are kept open during trading hours. The ground floor is wheelchair accessible, although there is a small 1–2cm lip in the tile in front of the bar. We do not currently have a stairlift to our lower ground floor. There are 12 steps between the ground floor and basement, with an additional step through the fire door at the bottom. The doorway to the fire escape steps is 74cm wide. We are actively working on installing an accessible bathroom at our Dalston branch. Until this is ready for use, the nearest accessible toilet is at the Ridley Road toilets, located next to Dalston Kingsland Station. THere are also wheelchair accessible toilets in nearby LGBTQ+ venue The Divine. We sincerely apologise for this and hope to have an update on the installation as soon as possible. Air Conditioning Both floors of our Dalston site are air-conditioned with additonal extractor fans. When necessary, we supplement the air conditioning with additional fans to help maintain a comfortable temperature . The front of the Dalston site has a very large window, with two additional large windows along the side of the building. We have curtains for the windows along the side of the building. Dog-Friendly We are a dog-friendly business, and service animals of all kinds are welcome on site. Additional Information: We are committed to making our Dalston more accessible as soon as we can for our community . If you have any specific accessibility queries, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us. Email: dalston@commonpressbooks.com Branch Locations: Dalston & Shoreditch The Common Press Shoreditch, 118 Bethnal Green Road London, E2 6DG The Common Press Dalston 97 Stoke Newington Road London, N16 8BX

Private Hire Bring your vision to life at East or North London Common Press From launches to parties, we've got you covered. Hire fees and venue specifications Shoreditch (East) Full day hire - 09:00 am - 5:30 pm Half-day hire - 09:00 am - 12:00 pm Evening hire - 6: 30 pm - 2am Late license available for both branches Please fill in the form here to start a conversation about your event in our east London branch. Located by Brick Lane. Capacity : 70 standing | 45 seating (ground floor) Tech: Speakers / PA / café and bar Address: 118 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 6DG Request quote Dalston (North) Please fill in the form here to start a conversation about your event. Located in the intersection of Dalston and Stoke Newington. Capacity : 250 Tech: Speakers / PA / DJ decks / café and Bar Ground floor: 150 standing | 80 seating Basement" 100 standing | 60 seating Address: 97 Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 8BX Ideal for book events, open mic, panel discussions, filming, workshops, parties, launch & social gatherings. Includes venue hire + Staffing + Chairs + Tables + AV setup (Excludes VAT and sound technician) Request quote Heading 1 EXTRAS DJ decks £80 - DJ Pioneer XDJ RX - DJ Controller System Rekordbox. F ull specs Bar with staffing - available on request Sound Technician £15 per hour Security £150 for one security staff. Find us online! Instagram Books Instagram Accessibility Information Privacy Policy Visit us! Shoreditch (East) Address 118 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 6DG Open: Tuesday - Sunday 11am - 6:30pm Dalston (North) Address 97 Stoke Newington London, N16 8BX Open: Wednesday - Sunday 11am - 5 pm Email: Info@commonpressbooks.com Web Design by Alfonzo Sieveking Quick Site Navigation Home Events Private Hire Membership Jobs Shop Online Shop Gift Card Gift Guides Contact Donate

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Happy P R I D E 2023! Welcome to our dedicated portal for The Common Press Pride Festival 2023! Here you can see all of the events we have planned throughout the festival, which includes book launches, poetry, amazing panel discussions with some of our favourite authors, parties, workshops, and children's events. You can click on any event to go to its registration page. It's really important to us that our events are as accessible as possible, so we've tried to keep everything low-cost - some are free to attend and almost everything else is pay-what-you-can. The pay-what-you-can tickets have a £4 minimum, but if you would particularly like to attend an event and cannot afford that, please email as at books@commonpress.co.uk and we'll sort it out. All events are marked as ground floor or basement - please note that the basement is not wheelchair accessible. We can't wait to see you at the festival! Thank you so much for your ongoing support, and more than anything else, happy Pride from everyone at The Common Press! 20 June Refuge & Migration ScheduLE: Pride without borders basement / 6.30pm-8pm A panel discussion with some of the most prominent organisations advocating for LGBTQ+ migrant rights. authentic ground floor / 6.30pm-9.30pm A panel disc ussion about food, culture, and marginalisation. 21 June ScheduLE: Book launch: The Pride Atlas, by Maartje hensen basement / 7.30pm-9.30pm Celebrate the publication of this beautiful and wonderfully researched guide for LGBTQ+ travellers! Queer Nightlife: Which way Now? Ground flo or/6.30 pm -9.30pm A range of performers and creatives on the advantages and setbacks of the UK's queer nightlife scene. Travel & Nightlife 22 June Music & POWER ScheduLE: Sounds of Survival basement / 6pm-11 pm One of our favourite music and poetry events returns! Expect a fantastic atmosphere and some beautiful sounds. Documenting the Diaspora: Joy, Art, and the Asian experience Ground flo o r/7.30 pm -9. 30pm A panel discussion with Anna Fux and David KAm, hosted by our very own Kenneth Lam. 23 June Queer culture ScheduLE: Contemporary GAY CULTURE: A PANEL With Michael Handrick, Daniel Harding, Jeremy Atherton Lin and Vaneet Mehta basem ent / 7.3 0pm-9.30p m A panel of fantastic authors on gay and bisexual men's culture in the UK. "Queer": Neurodivergence and LGBTQ+ culture Ground flo or/7.30-9.30 We could all benefit from thinking differently sometimes, and the experts on this panel prove that that's the case with their insightful critiques of the way the world excludes neurodivergent people. 24 June Authors' evening ScheduLE: children's Authors' Evening Ground Floor / 4 p m-6p m Meet your favourite children's book authors and illustrators! This is a child-friendly event, so bring the whole family. Authors' Evening whole site/7pm-10pm The very best queer writers working in the UK today. Some and enjoy a free glass of prosecco and get some books signed! We are very sorry to have had to postpone our planned Authors' Evenings until later in the year due to factors beyond our control. Many of the authors due to attend are taking part in one of our other events, so if you particularly wanted to meet someone just drop us a message at books@glasshouse.london . If they'll be here on another date we'll make sure to get you in. If you had already booked a ticket and made a donation, this will be refunded in full, including any Outsavvy fees. POSTPONED POSTPONED 25 June Family ScheduLE: wellness day w. Tobi Adebajo bas ement / 2 p m-6p m A day of mindfulness and intentional practise, to keep yo ur brain refreshed during Pride season. This is a child-friendly event. Queer Parent ing panel gro und flo or/3pm-5pm A fantastic panel of experts discusses everything you need to know about being part of a queer family. To our disappointment, we have had to cancel the Queer Parenting Panel due to transportation disruption affecting the speakers. We apologise for the inconvenience, and hope there's another event you'd like to attend instead! The Rise of Queer Romance gro und flo or/6.30 pm-8.30pm Hopeless romantics, this one's for you! We explore the surg e in queer romantic writing, with an insiders perspective from four incredible authors. Queer Singles Social g ro und flo or/8.30 pm-10pm Come for the romance authors, stay for romance in general. This is a casual social for anyone hoping to meet more people this Pride. CANCELLED 27 June Poetry & History ScheduLE: Queering the Past b as ement / 6 p m-8p m Queer Historical Fiction has never been as exciting a nd wide-ranging as it is now, and we'll be hearing from three authors who penned some of our favourites. The Comm on Press Poetry Night g ro und flo or/7pm-10pm A whole evening of poetry, in our much-missed former bar - it's open again for the evening, so grab some drinks and listen up. 28 June Class ScheduLE: Economics of queerness Ground FLoor / 6 p m-7.30p m Join Decolonising Economics for the first of three panel conversations with LGBTQ+ community organisers of colour. Here, Queer, and Working class: Juno Roche and Soph Galustian in Conversation gro und flo or/7.30pm-9.30pm A long-time favourite of queer writing in conversation with a remarkable new talent! Mur der, She WRote: Feminist Crime Fiction Basement / 7 p m-9p m Best-selling authors Alice Slater and Rose Wilding are challenging the stereotypes of a genre - we're hugely excited to be pairing them for an evening of conversation. 29 June Gender ScheduLE: Queer BIPOC Masculinities Ground FLoor / 7 p m-8p m A conversation led by award-winning playwright Rikki Beadle-Blair, exploring navigating masculinity as a queer person of colour. Other people's Films presents: Onanism Basement/7pm-10pm A screening programme of short experimental works from the 1900s to today about masturbation, sex and desire. 50 LGBTQI+ WHO CHANGED THE WORLD Ground floor/6pm-7pm A talk and signing by French artist Florent Manelli, hosted by Clare Summerskill. Florent's book is the product of a touring exhibition of LGBTQI+ icons launching at Strawberry Hill House on the 30th. 30 June community ScheduLE: Free Therapy Sessions with Sai Joshi Basement/2pm-6pm We have a limited number of spaces available for people who need someone to talk to - booking opens later this week. t4T: Trans social Gro und FLoor / 6 p m-8p m A very exciting two-part event: first a casual social for trans and non-binary people to meet, make friends, and drink tea, and then a panel discussion featuring Jamie Raines, Nicola Dinan, and Harry Nicholas. Sober Pride Party Ground Floor/8pm-12am A good time, without the alcohol! Drinkers and non-drinkers alike are welcome, but we will only be serving soft drinks. 1 july Pride ScheduLE: Family pride day Ground Floor/11AM -4pm A range of relaxed events and readings for kids - if the Pride Parade seems a bit too busy and noisy for your youngsters, celebrate the day with us instead. Brick LAne Alternative Pride Party Ground Floor/9pm-3am We still haven't quite finished cleaning up from last year! Those of you lucky enough to have attended will know why everyone was talking about it - and if you didn't attend, don't miss out this year!

Our downstairs events space is currently under construction and not available. Our downstairs space room is lightly soundproofed, and as before comes fully equipped - all you need to do is hit the big red 'record' button. We host podcasting sessions on throughout the week , during our opening hours between 11 am - 6 pm Tuesday- Sunday . To book a session, please email books@commonpress.co.uk with your preferred date and time. You must bring a laptop to your booking to collect your files with. Payment for podcasting is made in the bookshop immediately after your session, by credit or debit card. The cost is £30 per hour for up to four people. RAISE YOUR VOICE!

London's intersectional queer bookshop cafe, bar and community hub. LGBTQ+ Books, events and third space. The Common Press | London's queer intersectional Bookshop café, bar & Community Hub. Est. 2021 We are more than a bookshop. The Common Press is a not-for-profit queer community venue that means many things to many people. As London's first consciously queer intersectional bookshop, we provide a sanctuary and third space for LGBTQIA+ literature, arts, culture, and community, creating space for queers to gather, connect, and belong, both during the day and into the night. We stand up for what we believe in. Our shelves hold more than 7,000 books exploring trans-inclusive feminism, anti-colonialism, anti-fascism, climate justice, wellbeing, and self-care. Alongside our bookshop, we host programme of events that bring our community together to learn, organise, celebrate, and imagine new possibilities. we are growing our community across London. Visit us in Shoreditch or Dalston. Upcoming Events! If you'd like to see our upcoming events in a calendar format, you can click here . We also post monthly summaries of upcoming events to our instagram! See All EVENTS Join our Membership From £5 per Month Learn More we are more than a bookshop. A radical, independent space that stands up for what we believe in. The Common Press is one of London's best independent bookshops that champions books by queer, underrepresented authors, voices and those from the Global majority. Across both venues we host a diverse range of events including book clubs, live music, wellbeing sessions, workshops, family-friendly events, and club nights. Whether you're looking for the latest novels by your favourite gay, lesbian, queer, trans, and non-binary authors; seminal works of Black history; fourth-wave feminist theory; or that niche book on disability activism, we either have it or know how to get it fast. It's not just novels and theory, we also stock poetry, plays, graphic novels, and a great collection of books for children and young adults. And if, after all that browsing, you're feeling a bit tired, we make a pretty great coffee, cuppa and drinks as you ease into the evening & nightlife culture. Proudly Black, Queer & Trans owned Book of the Month Become a member

Thu, 12 Sept | The Common Press The Slow Grind presents The Dreaming Room Grounded in deep listening The Dreaming room is a space for reflection, discourse and contemplation. Expect songs, audio bites and readings around themes of colonialism, futurity, ecologies of care and our relationship with our bodies, greater communities and the natural world. RSVP Time & Location 12 Sept 2024, 19:00 – 21:00 The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 6DG, UK RSVP Share this event