EVENTS

Book launches, poetry nights, cabaret, drag queen story time, pottery classes, yoga... pretty much anything you can think of is happening here! You can use the button on the right to toggle between list and calendar view.

We hope to see you at one of our events soon!

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Word-Benders / Poetry workshop
Tue, 14 May
14 May 2024, 19:00 – 20:30
14 May 2024, 19:00 – 20:30
Join Gayathiri AKA @unembarrassable for an energizing poetry workshop from 7 pm -8:30 pm. Select the date to attend below and sign up for free. 13th February 19th March 16th April 14th May 11th June
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The Common Press - Queer Artists Talks - Kenneth Lam
Wed, 15 May
15 May 2024, 19:00 – 20:30
15 May 2024, 19:00 – 20:30
Join former Common Press bookseller/barista Kenneth Lam for a wide-ranging discussion on the trials and successes of freelancing, storytelling through imagery, working with clients to achieve their vision.
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Queer Writing Circle
Wed, 15 May
15 May 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
15 May 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
The Common Press is proud to host a monthly Queer Writing Circle! £3 and Pay What You Can tickets. Bring your laptop & creativity and enjoy a night of writing. Upcoming dates: Wed, October 4th 7-9pm Wed, November 1st 7-9pm Wed, December 6th 7-9pm
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Book Event: Decolonise Drag by Kareem Khubchandani
Sat, 18 May
18 May 2024, 18:30 – 21:00
18 May 2024, 18:30 – 21:00
The Common Press is excited to host the ‘Decolonise Drag’ book event by Kareem Khubchandani on 18th May from 6:30 pm - 9 pm. Kareem is the author of the award-winning Ishtyle: Accenting Gay Indian Nightlife.
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The Common Press Book Club
Tue, 21 May
21 May 2024, 19:00 – 20:00
21 May 2024, 19:00 – 20:00
The 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.
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The Common Press Poetry Night Ft. Shivani Sen
Wed, 22 May
22 May 2024, 18:30 – 21:00
22 May 2024, 18:30 – 21:00
The Common Press Poetry Nights are quickly becoming popular evenings for writers and poets to showcase their work, as well as to launch poetry collections. We are thrilled to feature 'To the Homes that We Are' by Shivani Sen on 22nd May from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
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BOOK EVENT: Selamlik by Khaled Alesmael
Fri, 24 May
24 May 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
24 May 2024, 19:00 – 21:00
The Common Press are hugely excited to host Khaled Alesmael for an event celebrating the release of his stunning novel, Selamlik. Join us on 24th May from 6:30pm
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It Ain't Over Til The Bisexual Speaks
Sat, 25 May
25 May 2024, 18:30 – 21:00
25 May 2024, 18:30 – 21:00
Join us this May 25th or June 1st (or both if you're a real fan of bisexuality) for a book launch and a panel! It Ain't Over Til The Bisexual Speaks is an anthology that's both a radical and ambitious attempt to capture the incredible multiplicity of bisexual identities.
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Chess night w/v TRIBE at The Common Press
Tue, 28 May
28 May 2024, 18:00 – 21:00
28 May 2024, 18:00 – 21:00
Common Press The Common Press is excited to launch the first of its series of community games nights with ‘Tribe Chess Night’ on May 28th from 6 pm to 9 pm. TRIBE is a live music collective that hosts experimental live music jams across London.
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CROSS THE LINE: Simone Soltani in conversation
Wed, 29 May
29 May 2024, 18:30 – 20:30
29 May 2024, 18:30 – 20:30
The Common Press are delighted to host Simone Soltani and Soraya Bouazzaoui for an event on romance & F1 racing to celebrate the release of Simone's novel, CROSS THE LINE.
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Escape From St. Hell: My Trans Life Levels Up
Thu, 30 May
30 May 2024, 18:30 – 21:00
30 May 2024, 18:30 – 21:00
oin us Thursday May 30th to celebrate the launch of Escape From St. Hell: My Trans Life Levels Up, the sequel to the much beloved Welcome to St. Hell. To expect: a beautiful conversation between Lewis Hancox and Fox Fisher, laughs, great art, and an outstanding playlist.
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COMEDY NIGHT with Sophie Duker x Temi Wilkey @ THE COMMON PRESS, Shoreditch
Fri, 31 May
31 May 2024, 19:30 – 22:00
31 May 2024, 19:30 – 22:00
Sophie Duker (Taskmaster, Live At The Apollo) & Temi Wilkey (Sex Education, The High Table) bring their combined comedy excellence to Shoreditch.
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Transparent: Trans parents in conversation
Wed, 05 Jun
05 Jun 2024, 13:00 – 15:00
05 Jun 2024, 13:00 – 15:00
Join us June 5th at 1pm for a private round table conversation where everyone is a speaker. Sharing horror stories, accidental outings, breastfeeding, chestfeeding, theybies and everything in between and beyond.
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Hold Back the Night : Jessica Moor and Jill Nalder in conversation
Thu, 06 Jun
06 Jun 2024, 18:30 – 20:30
06 Jun 2024, 18:30 – 20:30
On Thursday 6th June 6:30, the Common Press are delighted to host an event with Observer Debut Novelist Jessica Moor and actress and LGBTQ+ activist Jill Nalder (of Channel 4's 'It's A Sin), to celebrate the publication of Hold Back the Night.
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Tarot Card Reading
Sat, 08 Jun
08 Jun 2024, 12:00 – 16:00
08 Jun 2024, 12:00 – 16:00
Saturday 16th Dec from 12pm-4pm. Online and in-person reading available. A Gateway to Unconscious uncovers the messages that are unconscious that needs to be made conscious to support healing and integration. (15 mins, £20) Blocked? Blessed? Advice! allows the client tidentify where they are block
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