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Venues around Hackney and Islington are marking International Women's Day in style this year. Starting with a whiskey masterclass and moving on to a special quiz, live music and free massages at the weekend - here are five ways to make the most of your #IWD2019.

Anne Washburn's three hour probe into how theatre and the rest of the world should respond to Donald Trump is bold but unwieldy

According to Forbes, results of a recent Gallup poll show 'soccer' will soon be America's third favourite spectator sport.

New York Knicks stars Mario Hezonja, Kevin Knox, Tim Hardaway Jr, Frank Ntilikina, Chasson Randle, and head coach David Fizdale are excited about playing in London this evening.

A pioneering housing model founded on the belief that a home is a basic human right is being trialled by Islington Council.

While many expert commentators will soon begin announcing their tips and pointers for 2019, we offer only one: to keep an eye out for Kate Maxwell's debut novel.

New York Knicks shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. is excited about returning to London to play in front of the British crowd when they play against Washington Wizards in the NBA London 2019 match.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Norwegian announced today a partnership that sees the award-winning airline named presenting partner of the NBA London Game 2019.

Washington Wizards point-guard Tomas Satoransky is excited to return to his European roots when his side play in the NBA 2019 UK match against New York Knicks.

Meet the black cabbie from the Cally who does his bit for charity and limelights as a swing singer at venues like Charring Cross theatre.

Competition, teamwork and female adolescence: Clare Barron talks to Marianka Swain about her play Dance Nation, soon to arrive at the Almeida Theatre

You won't be leaving your pizza crusts behind when it comes to Yard Sale's latest guest chef collaboration.

An acclaimed Islington artist with Multiple Sclerosis has been forced to fight a long-running battle with Tower Hamlets Council to park outside her east London studio.

Mural artist and sculptor Louis Masai explains his mission to raise awareness of animals facing extinction

The New York outfit's sophomore record sets the 'Beans on course for great things.

From February 1 to 11, the exhibition will showcase some of the world's most interesting and revolutionary contemporary collagists, looking at redefining how the art form is expressed

Sheldon Harnick is best known for penning the lyrics to Fiddler on the Roof, but the 93-year-old collaborated with composer Jerry Bock on another Broadway musical about a Jewish family with five offspring

We could have come up with a snappier title, but the creativity is starting to wane at this time of year

It's the 1950s and a New York hotel room is being occupied by Albert Einstein...

Producer Katy Lipson tells Zoe Paskett about the 50th anniversary production of Hair: The Musical and its legacy, and following in Sonia Friedman's footsteps

The Arsenal Q&A is back - this week we have the very excellent Kurtis Powers - New York City's biggest Gooner. Read on for more, including a memorable day beating Spurs...

Rae Morris performs at Islington Assembly Hall on Thursday (September 28)

The largest UK exhibition of American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat​ opens at the Barbican

Over 25 independent teachers showcase their subjects at free fair this Saturday September 9

Stour Space in Hackney Wick is calling for submissions from any women who want to share their voice

A new season of work from the National Youth Theatre (NYT) running throughout August comes to Hackney Wick's Yard Theatre.

Brooke Dennis tells ZOE PASKETT about setting up The London Loom in Hackney Downs

London and New York: two global food capitals, where you can find any food at any time of the day.

Andrew Garfield, Nathan Lane Russell Tovey star in Tony Kushner's flawed state of the nation masterpiece, which proves a prescient play for our troubled times

Frances Barber talks about the bitter rivalry between Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein, on show at The Park Theatre

Read Layth Yousif's latest Rewind column as he discusses Hector Bellerin's attitude, the brilliant BT documentary 'Rocky and Wrighty' and the fact current players need to understand the ethos of 'Remember Who You Represent' - and his views on people who didn't applaud the late, great David 'Rocky' Rocastle's memory.

Dirty Bones Shoreditch is evidently a hit with the young millennial crowd - the place was rammed with parties of the young 20-somethings when we went for Sunday brunch. But as my three children testified, it can also be a big hit for families too.

EMMA BARTHOLOMEW finds an extensive beer list at Mason and Company and Italian American influenced food from Capish?

Miguel Marin founded the Flamenco Festival in New York in 2001. Now, it is an annual staple at Sadler's Wells

Journalist, author and one third of Saint Etienne Bob Stanley talks about researching his forthcoming book and releasing a new album inspired by Brexit

Children from New North Academy had their entrepreneurial credentials put to the test during the school's business, design and enterprise week.

Tschabalala Self has just opened her first exhibition in the UK, showing work spanning her career so far.

This charming musical version is populated by jaunty puppets and there's much fun as the Captain takes up residence in the fridge and gulps down the goldfish.