Upcoming Events

Monday, 16 June 2025
5pm to 8pm


Unseen, unheard, untold. "Documents of absence" explores the philosophical terrain of people, stories, and issues that remain outside our daily consciousness.

This project seeks to resonate with the notion of overlooked communities. Those so often reduced to stereotypes of weakness, poverty, or fragmentation by the narrow lens we are conditioned to see through.

In reality, these individuals and groups possess extraordinary strength: the ability to endure daily hardship, to forge connections and resilience within impermanence.

The act of building and sustaining community under conditions of displacement is not a sign of lack, but a kind of superpower - one that those untouched by such adversity may never fully comprehend.

This is an invitation to stop and spend time with these overlooked stories. To make visible what has been obscured, and open the door to a different kind of conversation.





Tuesday, 17 June 2025
Exhibit open 3pm to 8pm
Music from 5pm

Hugmonger serve up homebrew folk infused with hip hop, reggae and jazz -- quirky, caring and gently rebellious.
Sponsored by Big Hug.




Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Exhibit open 3pm to 8pm
Dance performance at 6pm

Rhythms of Africa:
A dance performance by Eddie Manu

Eddie will be performing a short dance piece showcasing the rich, diverse and often misunderstood cultures of Africa, from his own lens and influences. His dance language is a perfect blend of traditional and modern African dance styles, so get ready for a fun, energetic and explosive performance.




Thursday, 19 June 2025
Exhibit open 11am to 9pm
Film screening 7:30pm to 9pm

Join us for a special screening of Life Is Beautiful by director Mohamed Jabaly, as part of our Documents of absence exhibition.

This deeply moving documentary tells the story of how Jabaly, a Palestinian filmmaker, found himself stranded in Norway due to circumstances beyond his control. Through personal archives and video calls, he shares his love and longing for his hometown of Gaza, his friends, and his family, while trying to build a new life in the Arctic city of Tromsø.

A poetic love letter to Gaza, to belonging, and to the power of storytelling.

Free entry | All welcome



Friday, 20 June 2025
Exhibit open 11am to 10pm
Live music 7:30pm to 11pm

The evening will include an open jam after the main performance.

Opening acts (by members of Flotsam Orchestra):

Kerttu(@kerttu.music)
London-based Finnish singer-songwriter Kerttu captivates audiences with her delicate yet powerful voice and enchanting guitar work. Her music blends original songs with traditional Finnish folk, evoking the dreamlike landscapes of her archipelago childhood. Kerttu is currently recording her debut album, set for release in autumn 2025.

Sel Guzel and Tim Wall
The düdük of Sel Guzel and clarinet of Tim Wall weave reeded journeys, glimpsing landscapes both remembered and imagined.




Saturday, 21 June 2025
Exhibit open 11am to 8pm
Exhibition Discussion 5pm to 7pm

Join us for an evening of conversation and reflection with Haim Bresheeth, Zilan İmşık, and Rachel Clara Reed, as they explore powerful themes including:
Art in crisis
Community & migration
Imagery & absence as evidence
Ethics and co-collaboration with trauma survivors


We’ll reflect on how what’s missing can speak just as loudly as what’s present, and how storytelling can uncover unseen and unrecorded truths.

Free entry | No booking required




Sunday, 22 June 2025
Exhibit open 11am to 8pm
Open mic 3pm to 6pm

Come celebrate with us as we share our voices, our words, and our songs of migration. We especially welcome those whose lived experiences and creative content engage with the politics of migration and diaspora.

Anyone can sign-up on the day! Come along to perform and to listen, to share and to witness.

Recurring Events


When:
Every other Saturday morning starting 14 June, 10am to noon.

Where: Start at Pulse & Pickle (34 High St E17 7LD).

What: Walthamstow Walkies is a morning coffee meet-up and social walk for dog caretakers and dog lovers to connect, learn, and explore the Walthamstow Marshes together. Join to:

* Connect with your local community of caretakers and dog lovers,
* Build supportive relationships with people in your area who may become part of your care web for your dog,
* Meet your dog’s needs for connection, play, and exploration in nature,
* Get some advice and support on how to make your dog walks more enjoyable and collaborative from a Dog Behaviour Coach, and
* Share the joy of connecting with dogs in nature for those who don't have a dog of their own.


Our aim is to have fun and share our love of dogs! For dog lovers without a dog of their own, we warmly welcome you to join us, especially if you are interested in becoming a dog walker or carer.

For more info and to register: https://buytickets.at/walktoheal/1690343

Walk to Heal also runs a sister event called Wansted Walkies. For more info, check out Walk to Heal's website.


Migration Vibrations
is a cozy and friendly open mic and live music jam, usually on the third Sunday of every month. Our next session will be on
22 June 2025.


Sign-ups open at 2:30pm and performances start at 3pm.



We welcome all musicians, singers, poets, and spoken word artists! We extend an extra-warm welcome and eager invitation to those whose lived experiences and creative content engage with the politics of migration and diaspora.


Read the Migration Vibrations FAQs.





We need your help to co-create a vibrant, joyful, and diverse village space.


We ask that all event attendees pledge to make participation in our community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body size, visible or invisible disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender identity and expression, level of experience, location and status of residency, education, socio-economic status, nationality, personal appearance, race, caste, color, religion, or sexual identity and orientation.


We’d like to try a format we call an “ongoing community agreement” to give concrete examples of the vibe we’re going for. This format lists what we want more of, and what we do not welcome.

Migration Vibrations FAQs

Past Events

When:
30 May 2025, 10am to 1pm.
31 May 2025, 11am to 1pm.

Where: Pulse & Pickle (34 High St E17 7LD).

What: This two-day creative workshop is for migrants, refugees, and people in transition -- anyone who has crossed borders, left places behind, or is still shaping what "home" means.

Our ideal participants are those who could benefit from reflecting on and processing their experiences of migration and belonging. Through gentle walks, photography, and writing, we'll explore memory and the personal stories we carry.

When: 17 May 2025, 10am to 8pm.

Where: Pulse & Pickle

What: In solidarity with the national demonstration happening on the same day to mark the 77th anniversary of the 1948 Nakba, Pulse & Pickle will be holding a gently social space for those who are not attending the demonstration and would like to be around others marking this day. As always, we offer free house herbal tea, water, wifi, and gender-inclusive toilets.

We offer 10% off any purchase made on this day.

When: 15 May 2025, 7pm to 8:30pm.

Where: Pulse & Pickle

What: Come join a workshop about setting up and running a housing co-op, organised and led by experienced cooperators from 2 local housing co-ops: Drive Housing and MAJ.

The workshop will cover:
* What’s it like to live in a housing co-op?
* The types of properties and living arrangements
* Housing co-op finances - where does the money come from?
* Rules, structures and group dynamics
* What help is available from the co-op movement.

1 March 2025
9am to 12am


Pulse & Pickle Launch Day!

We officially launch on
Saturday, 1 March 2025!

Come celebrate this
major milestone with a full day of
live music, family- & fur-baby-friendly
activities, and delicious + healthy
vegan, gluten-free, & nut-free
noms. Keep your eyes peeled as we
share more details in the coming days!

For more info:

1 March 2025
11am to 5pm


CLOTHING + PRE-LOVED TREASURE SWAP

CALL TO ACTION:
Got any pre-loved clothes,
books, glass jars, teapots, lamps,
rugs, and other bits 'n bobs you might
throw out or donate to charity?
Consider
bringing them Saturday for a fun day
of mending, swapping, and sharing!

For more info:

1 March 2025
3pm to 12am


LIVE MUSIC

MUSIC DROP!!
Y’all ready for this Saturday??
Check out the line-up for our opening
event -- we can’t wait to dance and
jam with these fabulous artists.
Who’s ready to boogie??

For more info:

21 and 22 February 2025
Friday 21 Feb 6pm to 9pm
Saturday 22 Feb 1pm to 9pm

LIVE MUSIC

Enjoy some live music with us as
we give this exhibition a 2-day farewell. Saturday night will feature original music and audience-participation jams led by Hugmonger, with sets at 4pm and 7pm

Family-friendly + furry-friend-friendly

For more info:

19 February 2025
6pm to 9pm


ARTIST TALK

Join us for an
evening of dialogue with
Zohreh Mohammadhosseinpour
and Zilan İmşik

For more info:

16 February 2025
5pm to 10pm


EXHIBITION OPENING NIGHT

Come celebrate photographer
Zohreh Mohammedhosseinpour
and her photography exhibition
“From Anywhere to Nowhere”

Light refreshments and food
will be available

For more info: