It starts with the Buggery Act of 1533. Or perhaps the arrest of Eleanor Rykener. Or perhaps the execution of James Pratt and John Smith. The truism goes that queer people have always been here, but for as long as there have been written records of us those records have dealt with our suppression, criminalisation, […]
Come celebrate the launch of a brilliant and daring new short story collection published by eidolon inkJacob A. Smith is launching his debut story collection, Floyds Gone, at Housmans Bookshop! Please join us on July 22nd to celebrate the release of his book. All author and publisher profits from the evening go to Medical Aid […]
Real Life Presents Racetraitor, Legends of confrontational, righteous, hardcore extremities. Only their 2nd time ever in London, and perhaps never more lyrically relevant than right now https://racetraitor-hc.bandcamp.com/ + support from Temple Guard, Riff devastation from UKHC legends Hour Of Reprisal, Norwich Edge Metal http://xhourofreprisalx.bandcamp.com/ Afraid To Die, Turmoil worship for moshers. Record out on TCS […]
Join us for another evening of cutting edge poetry.For this instalment, we are delighted to welcome the legendary James Byrne to the shop to launch his latest collection The Banality of Power (Broken Sleep Books, 2026) Joining him we have the incredible Ziba Karbassi and are delight to welcome back long time friend of Housmans […]
Real Life Presents My Rushmore, Ragged and joyous emo anthems Cainhurst, Emoviolence vampires Closed Hands, Chaotic screamosh My Theatre Friend, Captivating lo-fi screamo Doors 6pm, £11, 14+, u16s with an adult 18+
New Cross Live presents Flickers From The Fen, A full-band showcase of medieval whimsy from the dungeon synth wizard Landsraad, Dune-inspired ambient odysseys Apoxupon, Texas fantasy synths £13, Doors 6pm, 14+, u16s with an adult 18+
In coordination with the Solidarity Federation Hospitality Workers Union we will be running a workplace organiser training on Sunday the 26th of July. The training will run from 11am to 6pm, and will be at the London Action Resource Centre (LARC), 62 Fieldgate Street, Whitechapel, London, E1 1ES. The training will include case studies of […]
We read books covering radical theory, organising in the workplace, and in the community. Everyone welcome. Details on what we are reading for this reading group will be decided closer to the date.
New Cross Live Presents Burn Pit Queen Gunmetal Spring Peaches MARCOS, new London grunge… Doors 6pm, £7, 14+, u16s with an adult 18+
M. SYD ROSEN AND OWEN HATHERLEY DISCUSS THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF COUNTERCULTURAL ICON ROBIN FARQUHARSON‘Rosen is an intergenerational talent. That is, he seems to move effortlessly across decades, from dark matter to illumination; gleaning, recovering, challenging, making new.’ Iain SinclairBorn in 1930 into a privileged South African family, Robin Farquharson was part of a […]
Come to the London Action Resource Centre (LARC), 61 Fieldgate Street E1 1ES, for a monthly social and fundraiser. From 8pm until midnight you can meet up with other anarchists for a chill time to chat, gripe, and possibly even plot. The Red and Black Club is last Friday of the month. We do not […]
Never been to a noise night? KNOTS welcomes activists, organisers, poets, playwrights, movement artists, and more to collaborate with noise and sound artists to share performances that advocate hope, resistance, frustration, and encourages all of us to to learn from lived experiences. Each noise night fundraises for a direct action group, charity, or other groups that actively […]
Come and join us for a night of frivolity, fun and friendly competition. Every 1st Friday of the month. Next one is the 5th February, 7pm Decentre.
