AN ORAL HISTORY OF PUNK ROCK, SPIRITUALITY AND LIBERATION We are super excited to welcome John Malkin over from California to talk about his incredible, and as far as we can tell, unique, book: Punk Spirit! We’ve had countless books about punk (not to mention zines) pass through Housmans over the year but none that […]
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mince-tickets-1987510848450?aff=oddtdtcre… sharing new/experimental/queer work in progress, music, film, performance, and other stuff that can happen live. MINCE is a variety show of queer, experimental, work-in-progress art. Anything that can be performed live or shown on a screen! Ticket proceeds will be going to Fiveforfive. Fiveforfive is a wealth redistribution project by-and-for trans women and femmes. […]
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.
Join us to welcome author Stewart Home to talk about his book ‘Fascist Yoga: Grifters, Occultists, White Supremacists, and the New Order In Wellness’ The practice of yoga promises peace, self-realisation and release, thanks to the power of its ‘mystic’ Indian origins. But what if this is just hype? In Fascist Yoga, Stewart Home sweeps […]
‘Punk Spirit! An Oral History of Punk Rock, Solidarity and Liberation’ is an oral history that brings together well-known and cutting-edge bands including Sex Pistols, Minor Threat, Dead Kennedys, The Ramones, Gang of Four, Crass, Propagandhi, The Slits, Bad Religion, Shelter, Rebel Riot, Blackfire, and many others. John Malkin ventures into the emotional and personal experiences […]
Housmans are delighted to welcome the legendary theorist, thinker and lawyer D.K. Renton to launch what we believe may be one of the most original, and vital, works of left wing thought to appear in recent years. He will be joined in conversation by the scholar and journalist Barnaby Raine. Forgiveness is necessary in the […]
️ NEXT CAFE ️ Join us next SATURDAY 9th of MAY between 2pm and 8pm at Halk Evi, 33 Dalston Lane E8 3DF for a kickboxing workshop and an Anarchism talk by Čengić Community Defence is a London based community gym with left wing, feminist, and anti-oppressive politics. Bring comfy clothes if you want to […]
House of Hadda showcasing the best DIY Punk Cabaret! Featuring: Pete Bentham and the Dinner Ladies Anoise anarchistwood Rites of Hadda SAVE THE DATE Advance tix on WeGotTickets
Pitch Invaders Tournament is back and kicking All dayer at the Clapton CFC football grounds. More info coming soon
Hackney Anarchists are back conquering bread 🍞 Every second Sunday of the month find us at the centre of Hackney downs cooking together, sharing food and discussing politics. Our food is free to share with whomever might need it or want it. Everyone is welcome, no questions asked. We are hoping to share food and […]
Join Feminist Fightback for our next reading group book: Revolting Prostitutes: The Fight for Sex Workers’ Rights Sex workers Juno Mac and Molly Smith bring a fresh perspective to questions that have long been contentious. Speaking from a growing global sex worker rights movement, and situating their argument firmly within wider questions of migration, work, […]
‘PART WAKE-UP CALL, PART FINANCIAL THRILLER’ (SHAMI CHAKRABARTI) The Asset Class is an equal parts thrilling and enraging work of vital financial journalism, lifting the lid on the relentlessly destructive force of private equity. We are thrilled to welcome the book’s author Hettie O’Brien to Housmans to be interviewed about the book by celebrated journalist […]
FREE ENTRY BUT PLEASE RSVP USING THE FROM AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE This event celebrates a Bored Stiff book half a century after a fanzine of that name burst into life at the height of the punk “explosion.” Original creator Terry Macalister has brought together in contemporary time a group of musicians, photographers […]
