Find one-off community events in Islington for the current London week. Recurring events are listed separately so you can check their organiser’s schedule before travelling.
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Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, 39a Canonbury Square, London N1 2AN
Estorick Collection traces six decades of Emilio Isgrò’s verbo-visual practice, centred on his Cancellatura technique of obscuring printed text to reveal new meanings and visual rhythms. On view until Sunday 6 September. Open Wednesday–Saturday 11:00–18:00 and Sunday 12:00–17:00; last admission is 30 minutes before closing. Adult £9.50; concessions £7.50; students £4; Universal Credit £1; free for under-18s, carers and members.
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Highbury Fields, Highbury Crescent, N5 1RR
Fresh produce, local makers and seasonal food every Sunday. Highbury Fields Farmers Market runs 10am – 2pm.
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The Snooty Fox, 75 Grosvenor Ave, London N5 2NN
A free, informal writing group meeting on alternating Wednesday evenings at The Snooty Fox. The sessions are designed for focused work and community building: 90 minutes of dedicated individual writing time followed by a social period to connect with other local writers and discuss projects. Bring whatever you're working on—no experience needed!
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Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN
Sadler’s Wells Theatre Culture Club offers Friday talks and workshops exploring creativity, wellbeing, dance and the theatre’s programme. Sessions are open to anyone aged 18 or over, with any level of ability or experience.
Ten one-hour sessions run from 11 September to 4 December, each starting at 14:00. Tickets are £0, with a stated £4 transaction fee, and are released on the last Friday of each month at 10:00. Limited same-day tickets are first-come, first-served, so the venue recommends arriving early.
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Newington Green Meeting House, New-Unity
Free fortnightly mindfulness meditation sessions open to all levels, held on Mondays from 1:00pm to 1:30pm. Scheduled dates listed are April 13 & 27, May 4 & 18, and June 1 & 15 (April 27 and May 4 are consecutive weeks). Organised in association with Newington Green Meeting House Revolutionary Ideas and New-Unity. Contact mindfulsingerl@gmail.com for more info.
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