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    Do something different with your evening and be inspired by our programme of regular free events. ThursdaysDiscover and debate a wide range of artists and sitters, join the conversation with talks, exhibition tours and philosophy salons. Relax with a drink at the Late Shift bar and unwind to a live set by a guest DJ or our resident DJ Edward Otchere. FridaysTake inspiration from the Collection and get creative in our free artist-led drop-in drawing sessions. Suitable for all levels you can stay for ten minutes or two hours, the session starts at 18.30 and all materials are provided. Enjoy an eclectic range of free live music performances from classical to contemporary. Don’t forget to look out for our workshops, screenings and one off Late Shift Extra events in the listings below. Events coming upEvents (66)66 events matching the search term Late Shift  In Conversation: The Frontier Myth, Cowboys & Indians
A part of Late Shift Exhibition Tour George Catlin: American Indian Portraits
A part of Late Shift Discover more about George Catlin’s American Indian portraits on a tour of the exhibition led by research students from the University of Birmingham. With BSL interpretation. Part of George Catlin’s American Indian portraits exhibition.  Resident DJ: Edward Otchere
A part of Late Shift Our resident DJ Edward Otchere creates a carefully crafted themed soundscape, making the Main Hall resonate.  Live Music: Giuliano Modarelli
A part of Late Shift  Workshop: Life Drawing
A part of Late Shift  Drop-In Drawing
A part of Late Shift Start your weekend with a fun and relaxing drawing session in the Gallery led by artist Marc Woodhead. Taking inspiration from the portraits around you, explore technique, composition and line.  Exhibition Tour George Catlin: American Indian Portraits
A part of Late Shift Discover more about George Catlin: American Indian Portraits on this exhibition tour led by research students from the University of Birmingham. Part of the George Catlin: American Indian Portraits season of events.  In Conversation: The Portrait Anatomised
A part of Late Shift Artist Susan Aldworth discusses identity, consciousness and representation with neuropsychologist Paul Broks, and writer Max Eilenberg.  Guest DJ
A part of Late Shift Listen and unwind at the Late Shift Bar. Live Music FitkinWall
A part of Late Shift  Drop-in Drawing
A part of Late Shift Take inspiration from the portraits and sketch in the Gallery in this session with artist Andy Pankhurst.  Gallery Talk: Introductory Tour
A part of Late Shift A whistlestop tour of highlights of the Collection, the Gallery’s history and top tips for enjoying your visit.  Gallery Talk Creative Connections: An Introduction
A part of Late Shift Join contemporary artist Lucy Steggals talking about her participatory artwork in the Creative Connections display.  Resident DJ: Edward Otchere
A part of Late Shift 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: Concordia Foundation Presents ‘Streets of London’
A part of Late Shift A programme of prose and music celebrating the works of Herman Melville, Heinrich Heine and Benjamin Franklin during their time as residents of Craven Street, London.  Drop-in Drawing
A part of Late Shift Take inspiration from the portraits and sketch in the Gallery in this session with artist Robin Lee Hall.  Gallery Talk: Young Romantics
A part of Late Shift 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 Listen and unwind at the Late Shift Bar.  Live Music: ENO
A part of Late Shift The finest voices from the English National Opera’s training programme, Opera Works, sing repertoire connected to the Gallery’s Collections. Live Music  Drop-In Drawing
A part of Late Shift Take inspiration from the portraits and sketch in the Gallery in this artist-led session. Gallery Talk On Architecture
A part of Late Shift 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.  In Conversation: Freedom versus Equality
A part of Late Shift 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. Resident DJ: Edward Otchere
A part of Late Shift Our resident DJ Edward Otchere creates a carefully crafted themed soundscape, making the Main Hall resonate.  Workshop: Life Drawing
A part of Late Shift Practice your drawing skills in this artist-led life drawing class. Free ticket required, available to book in advance online or in the Gallery from 18.00 on the day. Drop-In Drawing
A part of Late Shift Take inspiration from the portraits and sketch in the Gallery in this session with artist Gayna Pelham.  In Conversation: BP Portrait Award 2013
A part of Late Shift  Lecture: Creative Connections: The Jewish East End
A part of Late Shift 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. Guest DJ
A part of Late Shift Listen and unwind at the Late Shift Bar. Live Music: Brit School
A part of Late Shift 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 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 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 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 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 Drop-In Drawing
A part of Late Shift 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 Discover more about artist Laura Knight with the exhibition curator Rosie Broadley. Guest DJ
A part of Late Shift Listen and unwind at the Late Shift Bar. Live Music Perunika Trio
A part of Late Shift  Drop-In Drawing
A part of Late Shift Take inspiration from the portraits and sketch in the Gallery in this session with artist Grace Adam. Lecture Creative Connections: Spitalfields Life
A part of Late Shift The Gentle Author, who has written more than a thousand pen portraits of people in the East End, introduces a selection of his favourites.  Gallery Talk: Hidden Histories
A part of Late Shift Resident DJ: Edward Otchere
A part of Late Shift 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 The ‘quintessentially English Joni Mitchell’ will hold you spellbound with her exquisite songs, voice, guitar, piano and Indian harmonium. Live Music Workshop: Life Drawing
A part of Late Shift Practice your drawing skills in this artist-led session inspired by Laura Knight Portraits. Drop-In Drawing
A part of Late Shift Take inspiration from the portraits and sketch in the Gallery in this artist-led session.  Gallery Talk: Queer Perspectives
A part of Late Shift Stroll through the Gallery with Queer Perspectives resident artist Sadie Lee and a special guest. Guest DJ
A part of Late Shift Listen and unwind at the Late Shift Bar. Live Music: Ahmed Dickinson
A part of Late Shift 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 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 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 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 Check signage on the day for details  Drop-In Drawing
A part of Late Shift 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 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 Listen and unwind at the Late Shift Bar. Live Music Clare Deniz and Rose Andresier
A part of Late Shift 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 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 Enjoy the highlights from this contemporary portrait exhibition.
Resident DJ: Edward Otchere
A part of Late Shift Our resident DJ Edward Otchere creates a carefully crafted themed soundscape, making the Main Hall resonate.  Slavery Remembrance Day
A part of Late Shift A night of music, poetry and dialogue exploring the cultural legacies of slavery. Drop-in Drawing
A part of Late Shift 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 Guest DJ
A part of Late Shift Listen and unwind at the Late Shift Bar. Live Music Partial Gathering
A part of Late Shift Workshop: Life Drawing
A part of Late Shift 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 Take inspiration from the portraits and sketch in the Gallery in this artist-led session. |