Events calendar

Gallery Talk: Young Romantics

A part of Late Shift
20 June 2013, 19:30-20:00
Meet in the Main Hall
Free

Author Lynn Shepherd reveals the dark secrets of the dazzling but doomed Young Romantics. Explore the tangled lives of Mary and Percy Bysshe Shelley, Lord Byron and their contemporaries.

Guest DJ

A part of Late Shift
20 June 2013, 18:00-20:45
Main Hall
Free

Listen and unwind at the Late Shift Bar.

Live Music: ENO

A part of Late Shift
21 June 2013, 18:30
Check signage on day for details
Free

The finest voices from the English National Opera’s training programme, Opera Works, sing repertoire connected to the Gallery’s Collections.

Drop-In Drawing

A part of Late Shift
21 June 2013, 18:30-20:30
Please check signage on the day for details
Free

Take inspiration from the portraits and sketch in the Gallery in this artist-led session.

In Conversation: Freedom versus Equality

A part of Late Shift
27 June 2013, 19:00-20:00
Ondaatje Wing Theatre
Free ticket required, available to book in advance online or in the Gallery from 18.00 on the day.

Tim Redfern and guests discuss notions of freedom, equality and activism in LGBTQ identity, drawing on portraits in the Collection. Part of the London Pride festival.

Gallery Talk On Architecture

A part of Late Shift
27 June 2013, 19:30-20:00
Meet in the Main Hall
Free

Celebrate the London Festival of Architecture on this tour of the building and the architects within. Led by Martin Glover, a freelance architect and Chair of the Deaf discussion group, Healthy Deaf Minds.

Resident DJ: Edward Otchere

A part of Late Shift
27 June 2013, 18:00-20:45
Main Hall
Free

Our resident DJ Edward Otchere creates a carefully crafted themed soundscape, making the Main Hall resonate.

Workshop: Life Drawing

A part of Late Shift
28 June 2013, 18:30-20:30
Ondaatje Wing Theatre
Advance tickets are now sold out.
A limited number will be available in the Gallery from 18.00 on the day.

Practice your drawing skills in this artist-led life drawing class.

Advance tickets are now sold out. A limited number of tickets will be available in the Gallery from 18.00 on the day.

Drop-In Drawing

A part of Late Shift
28 June 2013, 18:30-20:30
Please check signage on the day for details
Free

Take inspiration from the portraits and sketch in the Gallery in this session with artist Gayna Pelham.

Lecture: Creative Connections: The Jewish East End

A part of Late Shift
4 July 2013, 19:00-20:00
Meet in Room 20
Free

Clive Bettington, tour guide and founder of the Jewish East End Celebration Society, explores the history of London’s East End through its Jewish community.

In Conversation: BP Portrait Award 2013

A part of Late Shift
4 July 2013, 19:00-20:00
Ondaatje Wing Theatre
Tickets: £6 (£5 concessions and Gallery Supporters) Book online, call 020 7306 0055 or visit the Gallery in person.
Join BP Portrait Award 2013 Judges including Sandy Nairne, Director of the National Portrait Gallery, and Victoria Pomery, Director of Turner Contemporary, to find out more about the works selected for this year's exhibition.

Guest DJ

A part of Late Shift
4 July 2013, 18:00-20:45
Check signage on the day for details
Free

Listen and unwind at the Late Shift Bar.

Live Music: Brit School

A part of Late Shift
5 July 2013, 18:30
Check signage on the day for details
Free

Music students perform original music in a contemporary style in response to the BP Portrait Award 2013.

Drop-in Drawing

A part of Late Shift
5 July 2013, 18:30-20:30
Check signage on the day for meeting point
Free

Take inspiration from the portraits and sketch in the Gallery in this session with artist Marc Woodhead.

Lecture: Creative Connections: The Bengali Community

A part of Late Shift
11 July 2013, 19:00-20:00
Room 20

Director of the Swadhinata Trust, Ansar Ahmed Ullah, celebrates the unique contribution that the Bengali community have made to the East End today.

Gallery Talk: Introductory Tour

A part of Late Shift
11 July 2013, 19:30-20:00
Meet in the Main Hall
Free

A whistlestop tour of highlights of the Collection, the Gallery’s history and top tips for enjoying your visit.

Resident DJ: Edward Otchere

A part of Late Shift
11 July 2013, 18:00-20:45
Main Hall
Free

Every fortnight, our resident DJ Edward Otchere creates a carefully crafted themed soundscape. He plays a strictly vinyl set, drawing from his huge collection. He’s passionate about sourcing pressings from all over the world, to find the best examples of the rich sonic qualities of analogue recordings.

Live Music: You Are Wolf

A part of Late Shift
12 July 2013, 18:30
Check signage on day for details
Free
You Are Wolf (aka composer/performer Kerry Andrew) weaves together traditional folk song, British birdlore and vocal loops. ‘Unfeasibly wonderful’ BBC Radio 3.

Drop-In Drawing

A part of Late Shift
12 July 2013, 18:30-20:30
Please check signage on the day for details
Free

Take inspiration from the portraits and sketch in the Gallery in this session with artist Sue Wilson.

Exhibition Tour: Laura Knight Portraits

A part of Late Shift
18 July 2013, 19:30-20:00
Meet in the Main Hall

Discover more about artist Laura Knight with the exhibition curator Rosie Broadley.

Free tour ticket required, available from 18.00 on the day. Exhibition ticket must be purchased.
Part of Laura Knight Portraits exhibition.

Guest DJ

A part of Late Shift
18 July 2013, 18:00-20:45
Main Hall
Free

Listen and unwind at the Late Shift Bar.

Live Music Perunika Trio

A part of Late Shift
19 July 2013, 18:30
Check signage on day for details
Free
Award-winning Kanun player and educator, Youssef performs an exciting solo programme.

Drop-In Drawing

A part of Late Shift
19 July 2013, 18:30-20:30
Please check signage on the day for details
Free

Take inspiration from the portraits and sketch in the Gallery in this session with artist Grace Adam.

Gallery Talk: Hidden Histories

A part of Late Shift
25 July 2013, 19:30-20:00
Meet in the Main Hall
Free
Delve into the unwritten pasts of some of our most celebrated sitters, led in BSL by John Wilson.

Lecture Creative Connections: Spitalfields Life

A part of Late Shift
25 July 2013, 19:00-20:00
Ondaatje Wing Theatre
Free

The Gentle Author has written more than a thousand literary pen portraits of people in the East End.

Resident DJ: Edward Otchere

A part of Late Shift
25 July 2013, 18:00-20:45
Main Hall
Free

Our resident DJ Edward Otchere creates a carefully crafted themed soundscape. Playing a strictly vinyl set, he’s passionate about sourcing records from all over the world, to find the best examples of the rich sonic qualities of analogue recordings.

Live Music: Olivia Chaney

A part of Late Shift
26 July 2013, 18:30
Check signage on day for details
Free

The ‘quintessentially English Joni Mitchell’ will hold you spellbound with her exquisite songs, voice, guitar, piano and Indian harmonium.

Workshop: Life Drawing

A part of Late Shift
26 July 2013, 18:30-20:30
Ondaatje Wing Theatre
Advance tickets are now sold out.
A limited number will be available in the Gallery from 18.00 on the day.

Practice your drawing skills in this artist-led session inspired by Laura Knight Portraits.

The class is suitable for beginners and more confident artists.  All materials are provided. Every Friday evening there is a free drawing activity happening in the Gallery.

Drop-In Drawing

A part of Late Shift
26 July 2013, 18:30-20:30
Please check signage on the day for details
Free

Take inspiration from the portraits and sketch in the Gallery in this artist-led session.

Gallery Talk: Queer Perspectives

A part of Late Shift
1 August 2013, 19:30-20:00
Meet in the Main Hall
Free

Stroll through the Gallery with Queer Perspectives resident artist Sadie Lee and a special guest.

Guest DJ

A part of Late Shift
1 August 2013, 18:00-20:45
Main Hall
Free

Listen and unwind at the Late Shift Bar.

Live Music: Ahmed Dickinson

A part of Late Shift
2 August 2013, 18:30
Check signage on the day for details
Free

The virtuoso Cuban guitarist will present a selection of his favourite pieces within the Classical, Spanish, and Cuban repertoire.

Drop-In Drawing

A part of Late Shift
2 August 2013, 18:30-20:30
Check signage on day for details
Free

Take inspiration from the portraits and sketch in the Gallery in this session with artist Gayna Pelham.

Gallery Talk: Introductory Tour

A part of Late Shift
8 August 2013, 19:30-20:00
Meet in the Main Hall
Free

A whistle stop tour of highlights of the Collection, the Gallery’s history and top tips for enjoying your visit.

Resident DJ: Edward Otchere

A part of Late Shift
8 August 2013, 18:00-20:45
Main Hall
Free

Every fortnight, our resident DJ Edward Otchere creates a carefully crafted themed soundscape. He plays a strictly vinyl set, drawing from his huge collection. He’s passionate about sourcing pressings from all over the world, to find the best examples of the rich sonic qualities of analogue recordings.

Live Music

A part of Late Shift
9 August 2013, 18:30
Check signage on the day for details
Free

Check signage on the day for details

Drop-In Drawing

A part of Late Shift
9 August 2013, 18:30-20:30
Check signage on the day for details
Free

Take inspiration from the portraits and sketch in the Gallery in this session with artist Andy Pankhurst.

Lecture: Creative Connections: The Changing Face of the East End

A part of Late Shift
15 August 2013, 19:00-20:00
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Stefan Dickers, Head of Archives and Libraries at the Bishopsgate Institute, delves into the history of the East End.

Guest DJ

A part of Late Shift
15 August 2013, 18:00-20:45
Check signage on the day for details
Free

Listen and unwind at the Late Shift Bar.

Live Music Clare Deniz and Rose Andresier

A part of Late Shift
16 August 2013, 18:30
Check signage on the day for details
Free

The cellist Deniz and guitarist Andresier are a duo described as ‘a revelation and a delight to the ear’.

Drop-In Drawing

A part of Late Shift
16 August 2013, 18:30-20:30
Please check signage on the day for details
Free

Take inspiration from the portraits and sketch in the Gallery in this artist-led session.

Exhibition Tour BP Portrait Award 2013

A part of Late Shift
22 August 2013, 19:30-20:00
Meet in the Main Hall
Free

Enjoy the highlights from this contemporary portrait exhibition.

Resident DJ: Edward Otchere

A part of Late Shift
22 August 2013, 18:00-20:45
Main Hall
Free

Our resident DJ Edward Otchere creates a carefully crafted themed soundscape, making the Main Hall resonate.

Slavery Remembrance Day

A part of Late Shift
23 August 2013, 18:30-20:00
Check signage on day for details
Free

A night of music, poetry and dialogue exploring the cultural legacies of slavery.

Drop-in Drawing

A part of Late Shift
23 August 2013, 18:30-20:30
Check signage on day for details
Free

Take inspiration from the portraits and sketch in the Gallery in this session with artist Robin Lee Hall.

Gallery Talk: Creative Connections: Artists as Activists

A part of Late Shift
29 August 2013, 19:00-20:00
Room 37
Free
The East End has been home to many artists and activists. Discover more about artists’ responses to war and conflict.

Guest DJ

A part of Late Shift
29 August 2013, 18:00-20:45
Check signage on the day for details
Free

Listen and unwind at the Late Shift Bar.

Live Music Partial Gathering

A part of Late Shift
30 August 2013, 18:30
Check signage on day for details
Free
Composer Ruaidhri Mannion and cellist Corentin Chassard present electronic beats fused with volatile string textures in this one-off London performance.

Workshop: Life Drawing

A part of Late Shift
30 August 2013, 18:30-20:30
Ondaatje Wing Theatre
Advance tickets are now sold out.
A limited number of tickets will be available in the Gallery from 18.00 on the day.

Practice your drawing skills in this artist-led life drawing class. The class is suitable for both beginners and more confident artists. All materials provided.

Drop-In Drawing

A part of Late Shift
30 August 2013, 18:30-20:30
Please check signage on the day for details
Free

Take inspiration from the portraits and sketch in the Gallery in this artist-led session.