What’s on guide: June
With life getting busier every week and new bars, restaurants and events opening every month, staying on top can be tricky. So here’s a round up of this month’s hottest happenings in and around the local area…
What? Big Summer Festival
Where? Haven House Children's Hospice, High Road, Woodford Green
When? Saturday 29th June
Spend the afternoon relaxing with your family and friends in the beautiful grounds. Experience brilliant live music on two stages, great food and drink, plenty of kids activities and interactive zones. Ticket price includes music on two stages, entry to the Family Zone and Playground, the Acoustic Forest Zone and access to a range of activities including the Obstacle Course, Mini Zoo and interactive games.
What? World Naked Bike Ride
Where? Various London locations, London
When? Saturday June 8th 2019
A protest against oil dependency and the way the cult of the car dominates contemporary life. The World Naked Bike Ride is also an unfettered celebration of individuality of the bare body. Many people opt to go au naturel and bike in the buff, though full nudity is optional.
What? King Hedley II
Where? Theatre Royal Stratford East, Stratford
When? Until Saturday June 15th 2019
Lenny Henry is excellent as a dangerous hustler in this thunderous August Wilson revival. ‘King Hedley II’ could come across as a play about some people having a really long chat in a garden, but here it builds with the thunder and fury of the most savage Greek tragedy.
What? Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave
Where? Hangar Warburton Road London Fields
When? Sunday 9th June
Party starting, no-messing fun. Dance together on a floor filled with bubbles, balloons and foam... topped off by the parachute dance. DJ Dave Minns plays an eclectic, upfront mix of bangin’ club classics! Family fun for the post-rave generation of parents. Helping parents be responsibly irresponsible since 2013.
What? Father’s Day at Roof East
Where? Level 8, Stratford Multistorey Car Park, Great Eastern Way, London
When? Everyday
Challenge dad to a rooftop games day at Roof East for something different this father’s Day.
Find new ways to argue the toss at Roof East’s Social Fun and Games Club, a space filled with batting cages, crazy golf and urban lawn bowls. Then make peace over a surf 'n' turf burger at Jimmy Garcia's BBQ Club after.
What? Trooping the Colour: The Queen’s Birthday Parade
Where? The Mall, St James'
When? Saturday June 8th 2019
Trooping the Colour is a military tradition that dates back to the early eighteenth century. Originally it was all about helping soldiers to recognise their own standard in the chaos of battle. Now it's an opportunity for some seriously impressive marching manoeuvres and a fantastic opportunity for royalty spotting. After the parade, the royals head back to Buckingham Palace for balcony photo shoots and there’s usually a fly-past at 1pm to wind things up.
What? Pop Up Vintage Fairs London at the Walthamstow Assembly Hall
Where? Walthamstow Assembly Hall London
When? Saturday 22nd June
50+ stalls selling vintage fashion, homeware, antiques, collectables plus live music, tea room & licensed bar.
What? London Tech Week 2019
Where? Custom House, Shoreditch
When? 10th June –14th June
The only place to be if you eat, sleep and dream tech. This event covers every element of the technological world and its future possibilities with a range of events held across London. Tech Week connects international communities from across the spectrum to address how access to tech for all can have a profoundly positive impact in society and business.