Feeling festive? 7 local happenings to enjoy from today
Francis Road festivities, Leytonstone’s Christmas Makers Market, candelit concerts and loads more
Barking Riverside Presents: Emerge East, a free winter festival
We pick 5 highlights, from a pop-up riverside sauna to floating Musical Bingo and a streetfood market
Patchworks: don’t miss its next two Culture Markets
Two vibrant markets take place from this weekend, plus a one-man show and Waterworks fundraiser
Christmas 2022: new festive menus at Leyton Star and Heathcote & Star
Book your festive feast, family get-together or Christmas party at two of the area’s best watering holes
5 Things To Consider: Dam Tasty Beer, Matt Cup roastery – and save Luna
Local nuggets to devour, from Truman’s new name to Spice Box closing
Central Estates open in E11: enjoy our six new Area Guides
We’ve produced 6 detailed neighbourhood guides to mark their new Leytonstone branch
George Michael live! (Kind of). What to expect at Leytonstone Festival 2022
Nine days of mostly free gigs, shows, walks, tours and arty stuff
Heathcote & Star: enjoy a free £10 voucher to spend at the bar
Download the app before the end of the month and get a fabulous tenner credit
Enjoy 20% off tickets at Barking Riverside’s pop-up open-air cinema
Check out our newest Overground station – and catch an outdoor waterfront movie at the same time
6 Things: Francis Road’s trail, Allegra’s summer terrace, Forest Gayte Pride
Observations and tips across Leyton, Leytonstone, Stratford, Hackney Wick, Walthamstow and Forest Gate