Arts +Events - SUMMER 2018 - Canary Wharf
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What's in store this summer? season highlights All about the sport Watch world champions, play your favourite or discover a new passion! Catch Wimbledon on the Summer Screens, take a spin in the StreetVelodrome or try your hand at the world’s fastest growing sport, Family Festival 5 padel tennis, in Montgomery Square. For the culture vultures If you love the arts, ballet and opera will be screened live from the Royal Opera House, a film showing of the RSC’s amazing new production of Romeo and Juliet, a concert appearance from the London Philharmonic Orchestra plus exciting Paint Jam Sessions 7 music performances from Spitalfields Music will all be taking place throughout the summer. Why not… Try an al fresco art workshop in Paint Jam London's pop up studio, a movie night under the stars, a dance lesson in Cabot Square, take a wander through Dancing City 12 Crossrail Place Roof Garden during Receive 3 hours free parking at Canary Wharf on weekends and Bank Holidays when you spend Open Garden Squares Weekend, have a £10 at any of our shops, cafés, bars or restaurants*. good rummage for retro goodies at the *Terms and conditions apply. Pop Up Vintage Fairs or dine in style at the monthly Lunch Market. Let the summer fun begin! Nashville Meets London 16 @yourcanarywharf canarywharf.com @canarywharflondon 1
Summer The Lunch F T A A S S H T I E Fashion Event Market O N Once a month until September, spice up your lunchtimes WEDNESDAY 6 JUNE, with our Lunch Market. There are over 20 stalls to 22 AUGUST & choose from, serving savoury and sweet delicacies 5 SEPTEMBER including delicious doughnuts, sizzling souvlaki, and MONTGOMERY SQUARE hand-made pasta dishes. 4 JULY Hand-picked by the wonderful Shepherd’s Markets CABOT SQUARE team, our stallholders provide the very best in 11 AM – 3 PM lunchtime treats using top quality ingredients and the FREE TO VISIT know-how that only a real passion for food can bring. startisans.net Take a food journey around the world, setting off with tortillas from Circus Bros, flying over to Canadian poutine from The Poutinerie, taking a trip along both sweet and savoury routes with French crêpes from L’Amuse Bouche, trekking over to Moroccan pastillas THE KOOPLES, CANADA PLACE & flatbreads from Lixus, and then returning home again for a British classic with a gourmet twist - bubble and FRIDAY 1 – Canary Wharf’s Summer Fashion Weekend event returns squeak from Bubble&. Stalls and food choices change SUNDAY 3 JUNE with free fashion shows in Canada Place and Jubilee Place monthly so you will always find something that satisfies FRIDAY showcasing the latest summer trends available from stores your taste buds. 9AM – 8PM within Canary Wharf. SATURDAY Enjoy a range of exclusive offers with discounts of up to 30% 10AM – 7PM at a number of leading high-street and designer brands as well SUNDAY as in-mall entertainment, pop-up boutiques and giveaways. 12NOON – 6PM THROUGHOUT Fashion Show Times CANARY WHARF Friday 1 June SHOPPING MALLS Canada Place 1pm / 3pm / 5pm / 7pm FREE TO VISIT Jubilee Place 12 noon / 2pm / 6pm Saturday 2 June Canada Place 12 noon / 2pm / 4pm / 6pm Jubilee Place 1pm / 3pm / 5pm Sunday 3 June Canada Place 12 noon / 2pm / 4pm Jubilee Place 1pm / 3pm / 5pm LUNCH MARKET TREATS 2 3
Family G V A A R Open House Families R D SATURDAY 9 JUNE & I E SUNDAY 10 JUNE E Festival N 11AM – 4 PM T I THROUGHOUT CANARY WHARF Y N G Go Dotty With Dad SUNDAY 17 JUNE 12NOON – 3 PM JUBILEE PARK Explore our jam-packed programme of family Padel Tennis Family Day events taking place throughout the summer SATURDAY 23 JUNE weekends – these free events are perfect for 11AM – 2 PM children and adults to enjoy together. MONTGOMERY SQUARE The season kicks off with a series of interactive Minigolf workshops with Open House Families, Open SUNDAY 24 JUNE City’s flagship family festival of architecture. Then 12 – 6 PM COLUMBUS COURTYARD choose from sports activities, art workshops and theatre and dance performances. This year there Dancing City is a special focus on the circus to celebrate the SATURDAY 30 JUNE 250th birthday of the artform. 1 – 5 PM OPEN GARDEN SQUARES WEEKEND 2017 THROUGHOUT CANARY WHARF Open Garden Alice in Wonderland SUNDAY 1 JULY 3 PM Squares Weekend JUBILEE PARK Circus Skills SATURDAY 7 JULY 12NOON – 3 PM JUBILEE PARK Jakob J Johnson’s SATURDAY 9 JUNE Once again the stunning Crossrail Place Roof Garden will Magical Menagerie 10AM – 6PM be appearing in Open Garden Squares Weekend, the annual SUNDAY 8 JULY SUNDAY 10 JUNE London-wide event encouraging people to explore London’s SHOWS 1 PM & 2 PM urban gardens. WORKSHOP 3 PM 12NOON – 6PM JUBILEE PARK CROSSRAIL PLACE Come and explore the exotic urban oasis and learn about the ROOF GARDEN garden’s unique design inspired by Canary Wharf’s maritime Peter Pan SATURDAY 21 JULY FREE TO VISIT heritage. Its location, almost exactly on the Meridian Line, 3 PM inspired the division of the garden into two geographical JUBILEE PARK opensquares.org zones - see Japanese maples in the east and New Zealand tree ferns in the west. English National Ballet Swan Lake Family Performance To celebrate this special weekend, there will also be a FAMILY FESTIVAL 2017 SUNDAY 5 AUGUST programme of free music and children’s workshops hosted 1PM & 3PM PERFORMANCES, in the Roof Garden, as well as talks from Canary Wharf's 1.30PM & 3.30PM WORKSHOPS Landscape Manager. CANADA SQUARE PARK 4 5
D W A O N C BP Big Screens live from the Royal Opera House, R K E Covent Garden S H Swan Lake O P PAINT JAM 2017 Paint Jam Sessions Enjoy fabulous art workshops in Paint Jam London's Plants & Flowers TUESDAY 12 JUNE 7.30PM pop up art studio. Set up your easel in the inspirational THURSDAY 14 JUNE surroundings of the Crossrail Place Roof Garden and 1 – 2 PM CANADA SQUARE PARK get painting. We welcome everyone from complete Abstract FREE beginners to experienced artists. THURSDAY 5 JULY 6 – 8 PM Pre-screening starts 30 minutes Each session has a different theme where you will before performance time. learn new techniques, find out about the artists who Paint the Music inspired them and then create your own original THURSDAY 2 AUGUST artwork on canvas to take home. We especially 1 – 2 PM recommend the Paint the Music session, where you Pop Art interpret on the music played through the session to THURSDAY 6 SEPTEMBER inspire your painting, resulting in your own unique 6 – 8 PM The Royal Ballet presents a new production of Tchaikovsky’s magnificent soundscape canvas. CROSSRAIL PLACE classical ballet, with additional choreography by Liam Scarlett and designs ROOF GARDEN by John Macfarlane. LUNCHTIME: £12 One of the best-loved of all classical ballets, set to a sublime sweeping score, EVENING: £15 telling the tragic story of Prince Siegfried as the good swan Odette and SEETICKETS.COM black swan Odile fight for his heart. 0871 220 0260 (Booking fee applies) SWAN LAKE, ROYAL OPERA HOUSE 6 paintjamlondon.co.uk 7
Pop-Up Padel Summer Screens S S P P O O R R T T The Summer Screens return to Canary Wharf with a TUESDAY 12 JUNE phenomenal line-up of this year’s most exciting sporting – FRIDAY 31 AUGUST events including golf, tennis and many more. The riveting DAILY FROM 11 AM programme of live action sport includes Wimbledon, the CANADA SQUARE PARK Aegon Championships, Royal Ascot, the Tour de France, & CABOT SQUARE F1 Grand Prix and the British Open Golf plus films, FREE entertainment, news, and cultural events. Choose some delicious picnic items from The Parlour or Waitrose, indulge yourself with a Carluccio’s Sponsored by hamper, or take a break from the action and stroll over to Crossrail Place to explore the selection of exciting bars and restaurants. Visit canarywharf.com for programme details. POP-UP PADEL 2017 Pop-Up Padel is back by popular demand, offering SATURDAY 16 JUNE a rare chance to try out the fastest-growing sport – FRIDAY 6 JULY in the world.This fun hybrid of tennis and squash MONDAY – FRIDAY is played on an enclosed court half the size of a 10 AM – 10 PM traditional tennis court. FREE TASTER SESSIONS 12NOON – 1.30 PM Through a partnership with British Padel, Canary Wharf brought this exciting pop-up concept to SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10 AM – 9 PM the UK for the first time in 2017. This year, come and try one of the free lunchtime taster sessions MONTGOMERY SQUARE or book a court to play a match with friends and PAY TO PLAY colleagues.Witness the experts in action at the FREE TO WATCH World Padel Tour Exhibition on 28 and 29 June wearepadel.com when top flight padel players take to the court. For more infomation and to book, visit wearepadel.com SUMMER SCREENS, CANADA SQUARE PARK 8 9
F T Pop Up A H S BP Big Screens live from the Royal Opera House, E H I Covent Garden A T O R Vintage La bohème N E Fairs Experience joy, humour and heartbreak in Puccini’s Parisian masterpiece. Richard Jones’s new production of La bohème TUESDAY 26 JUNE 7.30 PM CANADA SQUARE PARK returns with a new cast portraying the young FREE Browse a range of quality retro stalls Parisian couples for whom the excitement and Pre-screening starts 30 minutes and discover handpicked vintage sophistication of a big city too soon gives way before performance time. goodies including a fabulous array to hard lessons and heartbreak – as Mimi and of ladies fashion and menswear, Rodolfo are to learn. jewellery, bags and other cool accessories, haberdashery, furnishing, homeware and tons of collectables and curiosities dating from the 20s to the 80s. There’ll also be vintage food vans serving up lunchtime treats plus live music and entertainment. WEDNESDAY 20 JUNE & 18 JULY 12NOON – 7 PM CABOT SQUARE FREE TO VISIT popupvintagefairs.co.uk LA BOHÈME, ROYAL OPERA HOUSE 10 11
Dancing City D S A P N O C R E T Witness a dance revolution running through the streets, parks, and waterfronts of Canary Wharf with the fifteenth year of Dancing City, a wild celebration of outdoor dance, presented as part of Greenwich+Docklands International Festival. Brimming with diverse and thought-provoking performances, this year’s exciting programme features companies from France, Austria, Spain, and the UK. Visit canarywharf.com for programme details. GIBBON PHOTO BY GANDINI JUGGLING BEACH VOLLEYBALL 2017 SATURDAY 30 JUNE Action for Kids' 1 – 5 PM THROUGHOUT CANARY WHARF Beach Volleyball FREE festival.org Celebrate 10 years of Action for Kids’ Beach Volleyball MONDAY 9 JULY – with a fantastic four-week residency at Canary Wharf. FRIDAY 3 AUGUST Montgomery Square will once again be transformed MONDAY – FRIDAY 8 AM – 9 PM into a haven of summer sport with two pop-up beach volleyball courts, open to all with pay-to-play sessions SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11 AM – 5 PM in doubles or as a team, fast-paced showcase matches featuring some of Europe’s top volleyball champions MONTGOMERY SQUARE and the on-site 640 East Bar. PAY TO PLAY You can step it up a notch by signing up for the Beach FREE TO WATCH Volleyball Championships on Friday 20 July. Enter a To book a court time or register team for £300 and raise money for Action For Kids, your team for the 20 July Beach who support young adults with learning disabilities. Volleyball Championship or for more information about classes, sessions or private hire call 020 8347 8111 or BALLET BLACK PHOTO BY MTHUTHUZELI NOVEMBER ORIGAMI - PHOTO BY DOMINIQUE JOUXTEL email beach@actionforkids.org afkbeach.org 12 13
Outdoor T T H BP Big Screens live from the Royal Opera House, H E A Covent Garden E A T T Don Giovanni Theatre Season R R E E Wit, seduction, revenge – and Mozart’s glorious music. THURSDAY 12 JULY 7PM The music for Don Giovanni is some of Mozart’s most captivating, with a host of wonderful arias and CANADA SQUARE PARK ensembles. The conclusion is famously dramatic, with FREE the terrifying final scene in which Don Giovanni’s past Pre-screening starts 30 minutes finally catches up with him. A cast of renowned singers before performance time. is led by Mariusz Kwiecien who returns in the title role, and conducted by Marc Minkowski. Tragic and comic in turns, this is a story rich in high emotions of every sort, expressed to perfection through Mozart’s musical subtlety and human insight. OUTDOOR THEATRE Let the theatre come to you in the beautiful The Tempest open-air surroundings of Canary Wharf. Settle Oddsocks Productions down for four fantastic performances in a new MONDAY 16 JULY riverside location for 2018, Westferry Circus. Romeo and Juliet This year’s Outdoor Theatre season includes two HandleBards of Shakespeare’s firm favourites and two witty MONDAY 23 JULY masterpieces by Oscar Wilde. The Importance of Being Earnest Bring along your own picnic or pop into Tom’s Pantaloons Kitchen in nearby Columbus Courtyard for a MONDAY 6 AUGUST delicious deli take-away. A Woman of No Importance DOT Productions MONDAY 13 AUGUST 7 PM WESTFERRY CIRCUS DON GIOVANNI, ROYAL OPERA HOUSE FREE 14 15
L L I Nashville I V V E E M M Meets London U U S S I I C C Canary Wharf’s celebration of all things SATURDAY 28 JULY country returns for its third edition 2 – 10 PM this summer. SUNDAY 29 JULY 2 – 9 PM Now established as the largest free country music festival in the UK, CANADA SQUARE PARK Nashville Meets London continues to FREE promote emerging talent from both nashvillemeetslondon.com sides of the Atlantic, with acts from the UK joining artists from Nashville. WORRY DOLLS SATURDAY 28 JULY Jade Helliwell 2 – 2.30PM The Adelaides Keywest 2.45 – 3.45PM 4.15 – 5.15PM New for 2018 Frankie Davies Sam Palladio 5.45 – 6.45PM 7.15 – 8.15PM Southern Fridays Cruise Dylan Schneider 8.45 – 10PM Nashville Meets London & Buck 'N Bull FRIDAY 27 JULY SUNDAY 29 JULY Saloon present four solid hours of non- DEPARTS CANARY WHARF PIER: 6.45 PM Holloway Road 2 – 3PM stop country partying with DJ set from RETURNS: 10.45PM Worry Dolls 3.30 – 4.15PM Buck 'N Bull resident and NML curator £35 INC. FOOD. VIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE Two Ways Home 4.45 – 5.45PM Baylen Leonard plus live performances SEETICKETS.COM The Sisterhood Band 6.15 – 7.15PM on board. 0871 220 0260 Tyminski 7.45 – 9PM (Booking fee applies) SAM PALLADIO 16 17
Women's L L I Spitalfields Music I V V E E Century Concert M M U U S S II I C C For the first time, Spitalfields Music are partnering with Canary C Wharf Arts+Events to bring three, free live music performances this summer. Don’t miss the opportunity to catch Sony Artist Ashley Henry who performs a programme of jazzy piano works ahead of his debut album release next year. Big Smoke Brass from the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance present Brass on the Grass, an energetic programme ranging from classical through to jazz while the accomplished Camilli String Quartet (winners of the John Barbirolli String Quartet Prize) present a selection of their favourite classical hits. Ashley Henry WEDNESDAY 1 AUGUST 7 PM CANADA SQUARE PARK Brass on the Grass WEDNESDAY 15 AUGUST 12.30 – 2 PM JUBILEE PARK TUESDAY 31 JULY Join us for a special evening of music, drama 7PM and inspiration as Canary Wharf celebrates and The Camilli Quartet WEDNESDAY 22 AUGUST CANADA SQUARE PARK commemorates 100 years since the first women 12.30 – 2 PM FREE in the UK gained the right to vote. JUBILEE PARK Through live performances of some of the greatest FREE songs written by female artists, the evening will spitalfieldsmusic.org.uk celebrate the inspirational women of the last century and mark and reflect the continuing struggle for gender equality worldwide. The live band will accompany all female artists on songs by Nina Simone, Florence Welch, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys and more. From the inspirational ‘Respect’, through to the poignant ASHLEY HENRY ‘A Change is Gonna Come’, the songs celebrate the phenomenal women of the last 100 years. 18 19
L D I A Introducing... V N E C E M U S I C Join us for two days of amazing acoustic music from some of the country’s best emerging talent. We’ve searched high and low for new and exciting singer-songwriters, so come and discover your next favourite artist with our lunchtime and evening sessions! With pop, rock, soul, blues, and a cappella on offer, you’re sure to find something to delight you. Grab a drink at The Grandstand Bar or The Parlour and settle down for a chilled session of classic covers and original songs to support a new generation of performers at Canary Wharf’s summer stage. THURSDAY 2 AUGUST Mark Sullivan 12.30 – 2PM Chelsea Blues 7 – 7.45PM Dance Fever Tom Korni 8 – 9PM FRIDAYS THURSDAY 9 AUGUST 3/10/17/24 AUGUST Josh Gleaves 12.30 – 2PM 12.30 – 2PM Nick Bradley 7 – 7.45PM 5.30 – 7.30PM NoVI A Cappella 8 – 9PM This is a fever you’ll want to catch! Head to Cabot Square CABOT SQUARE for a series of fun outdoor dance lessons open to all and CANADA SQUARE PARK enjoy performances from the teachers and professionals FREE FREE as an added bonus! Salsa Jive FRIDAY 3 AUGUST FRIDAY 17 AUGUST Join the London Academy of Dance Come and learn how to Jive from one of as they bring the fire to Canary Wharf the UK’s most experienced Lindy Hop and and give sessions on how to Salsa. African American Jazz dancers, Temujin Gill. Bollywood Tango JOSH GLEAVES FRIDAY 10 AUGUST FRIDAY 24 AUGUST Become a Bollywood star with Sapnay The London Academy of Dance will be School of Dance, the rising star of the UK hosting some fiery Tango sessions so you Bollywood dance scene. can learn to sweep your partner off their feet with your new-found skills. 20 21
F L I Movie Nights I L V M E M U S I TUESDAY 17, WEDNESDAY 18 With a whole month of your favourite films C & MONDAY 30 JULY showing on our big screens, you can bring your TUESDAY 7, TUESDAY 14, friends, grab a picnic mat and relax as the sun WEDNESDAY 15, MONDAY 20, sets on Canada Square Park. We’ve got all the TUESDAY 21 & WEDNESDAY best 80s classics from comedy to action, so you 22 AUGUST can quote along to the best and discover a hidden SEE WEBSITE FOR INDIVIDUAL gem that you might have missed. FILMS AND TIMES Pop into our shops for a picnic, grab a drink CANADA SQUARE PARK from The Grandstand Bar or The Parlour and FREE enjoy our outdoor cinema. Visit canarywharf.com for programme details. Classical Evening London Philharmonic Orchestra Don’t miss this chance to catch the world-renowned WEDNESDAY 8 AUGUST London Philharmonic Orchestra performing a concert 7PM of revolutionary music live on the summer stage. CANADA SQUARE PARK The programme begins with the 19th century’s most FREE famous radical, Beethoven, starting with his tense and psychological Coriolan Overture and closing with his mighty ‘Eroica’ Symphony. Nestled between the two is a summertime treat for the ears in Johann Nepomuk Hummel’s Trumpet Concerto conducted by Rory MacDonald with Paul Beniston on trumpet. Choose a delicious picnic from nearby Waitrose or The Parlour, settle in, and enjoy a summer evening of beautiful music in the park. 22 23
T S H StreetVelodrome P E O A R T T R E StreetVelodrome returns to Canary Wharf this TUESDAY 14 – THURSDAY summer with their amazing pop-up velodrome, 16 AUGUST bringing track cycling to everyone! 14 & 15 AUGUST Returning to Canary Wharf for the second 9AM – 6PM year, StreetVelodrome aims to make cycle 16 AUGUST sport more accessible to all by running 100% 9AM – 8PM free events. This year why not try a beginner MONTGOMERY SQUARE track cycling session, watch pro teams race in the televised SuperFinals, enter or cheer on FREE the riders of the NexGen Series, the Rider’s streetvelodrome.co.uk Cup for amateurs and the Kids Series, all taking place on 16 August. ROMEO AND JULIET, RSC Romeo and Juliet Captured live from the RSC Stratford-upon-Avon TUESDAY 14 AUGUST Set in a world very like our own, this Romeo 7PM (doors 6.30PM) and Juliet is about a generation of young EAST WINTERGARDEN people born into violence and ripped apart £10 by the bitter divisions of their parents. SEETICKETS.COM The most famous story of love at first 0871 220 0260 sight explodes with intense passion and an (Booking fee applies) irresistible desire for change, but leads all On the door subject to availability too quickly to heartbreaking consequences. Unreserved cabaret style seating Directed by Erica Whyman with Karen and full bar available from doors open Fishwick as Juliet and Bally Gill as Romeo. Please note: this production of Romeo and Juliet contains strobe effects STREETVELODROME 2017 24 25
A A Exhibitions R R T Dynamic City: T Reflections in Canary Wharf MONDAY 18 JUNE Paintings by Debbie Ayles – FRIDAY 10 AUGUST Part of London Festival of Architecture 2018 LOBBY, ONE CANADA SQUARE FREE, OPEN DAILY FRIDAY 1 – SATURDAY 30 JUNE CROSSRAIL PLACE ROOF GARDEN FREE, OPEN DAILY debbieaylesartist.co.uk THE D7 BUS In the lush vegetation of Crossrail Place YORGOS PAPADOPOULOS: EYE OF RESILIENCE (DETAIL) Roof Garden, this exhibition by Debbie Ayles demonstrates her enthusiasm and Glass: Work by Contemporary Artists love of architecture in paintings that capture the imagination and encourage Glass is the starting point for many artists, makers people to look again at their environment. and designers, who work with this seemingly fragile As an artist Debbie’s work is shaped by her material in different ways including casting, blowing SIMON HITCHENS ‘QUIET CORE’, GLASS, MARBLE experience of seeing the world: focussing and fusing. Sculptors known for their work in other on the little things that can be overlooked mediums may use glass for a variety of reasons – it or momentary. All the paintings are views might be for colour, transparency, contrast, or surface of Canary Wharf seen over a period of a texture; either on its own or in combination with few years and visits in different seasons. other materials; or for diverse compositional and She has responded to the architecture and conceptual reasons. surrounding environment where people This exhibition, curated by Ann Elliott, explores this work, live, travel through, eat, and chat ancient and fascinating material that demands a high to friends. “I blend and blur the buildings degree of skill from those who use it creatively. Among with the human experience. Hard edged, the exhibitors are Annie Cattrell, Danny Lane,Yorgos commercial buildings can be things of Papadopoulos, Simon Periton, Johannes von Stumm, beauty beyond their intended design if you David Ward, Julian Wild and Rachel Woodman. see them through my eyes.” CROSSRAIL SEPTEMBER 26 27
Window Galleries A A R R T T Showcasing up-and-coming artists, designers and craftspeople Canada Place Art CANADA WALK Design JUBILEE WALK MONDAY 4 – FRIDAY 29 JUNE MONDAY 4 – FRIDAY 29 JUNE Dave Jenkins Ana Thompson jenksphotos.co.uk ana-thompson.com Dave has been a student of photography for the last Ana is a London-based Colombian jewellery designer 40 years; it is quite possible you have seen him around whose unique collections reveal the hidden beauty Canary Wharf as he is one of our security dog handlers. He of organic and geometric forms found magnified at produces photographs that have an initial high impact, to macroscopic and microscopic scale. Her designs relate to keep the viewer's interest. Currently his photography is the body, created with versatility and sculptural sensibility. divided between capturing his wife's collection of exotic Her latest collections received two awards from the pets and his own love of landscape. Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Awards 2017. SUNDAY 1 – FRIDAY 27 JULY SUNDAY 1 – FRIDAY 27 JULY Kartegraphik Rock Rose Jewellery kartegraphik.com rockrosejewellery.com Kip Perdue works through paper cutting to render Abigail began Rock Rose Jewellery in 2008 through a highly minimalist pieces of art. Paper cutting is a desire to make her own pieces. Handmade in precious relatively unusual technique for art creation, at metals, using traditional jewellery-making methods once sculptural, delicate and almost 3D it opens up and tools, her jewellery is inspired by nature, crafts interesting questions about how paper can be used, and stories. Her growing botanical collection features displayed and engaged with in ways beyond painting her favourite blooms and foliage; miniaturised craft and drawing. tools are made to be treasured, and her jewellery is full of stories to be told... SUNDAY 5 – FRIDAY 31 AUGUST SUNDAY 5 – FRIDAY 31 AUGUST Meng Ni Beh Niza Huang mengnibeh.com nizahuang.com The main source of Meng’s inspiration comes from our Taiwan-born designer Niza Huang has set up her ordinary surroundings as she is drawn to the ephemeral jewellery brand under her own name. Each collection nature of the everyday, such as the shadows made by early reflects her rich imagination and passion, equally morning sun or the shapes of London plane trees in winter. inspired by our inner world and by what exists around As a result of her recent practical research on gender statistics us. Her unique portfolio celebrates natural and uncut her creative work has evolved to include ‘big data analytics’ crystals resulting in jewellery that bridges the gap as a basis for new pieces. between fashion and craft. 28 29
A R Community Livelues Jazz, oul B &S T Gallery HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS E V E RY N I G H T ( T U E S – S AT ) Canada Place & S U N D AY L U N C H A T B O I S D A L E Exhibitions by local arts projects OF CANARY WHARF ALEXANDER 10 AUGUST – 9 OCTOBER O’NEAL Poetry in Wood The multimillion record selling American R&B & soul icon performing poetryinwood.org.uk his hits Criticize, Fake, Saturday Love, If You Were Here Tonight And Never Poetry in Wood is a person-centred Knew Love Like This and more. creative environment based in the Montefiore Centre in Whitechapel A SUMPTUOUS £69.50 FRIDAY 3-COURSE DINNER & SHOW FROM that engages people with learning disabilities in a way that values each JUNE 8 SHOW ONLY £45.00 and everyone’s abilities, promoting independence and empowerment NICOLA through training and employment. EMMANUELLE In this supportive atmosphere, people THE ELLA FITZGERALD SONGBOOK BOISDALE BEST OF are able to contribute and participate in the wider community. Over the Following her success starring as Ella in the Rat Pack Live at Las Vegas in the West BRITISH FESTIVAL End and across the UK, Nicola returns to A SUMMER SPECTACULAR OF SHOWS PAYING TRIBUTE TO years everything from small gifts Boisdale with songs such as Dream A Little Dream of Me, My Funny Valentine The Beatles • Elton John • The Rolling Stones • Queen • Rod Stewart • Plus our very special guest Glen Matlock (ex-Sex Pistols) sold in local markets to site-specific and Cheek to Cheek. COLUMBIA MARKET NURSERY AND BHM EXHIBITION COLLEGE sculptural installations commissioned 30 July - 3rd August Glen Matlock by businesses have been produced TUE-THURS A SUMPTUOUS 3-COURSE DINNER & £49.50 4th August Queen’s Greatest Hits (starring The Bohemians) SHOW FROM 6th-9th of August Imagine... The Beatles and recent projects have seen JUNE 19-21 14th-16th August A Tribute To Elton John FRIDAY 8 JUNE – TUESDAY 7 AUGUST students design and make inlaid SHOW ONLY £25.00 18th August The Rod Stewart Story Columbia Market Nursery boxes, working ukuleles, puppets, columbiamarket.towerhamlets.sch.uk 21st-23rd August The Best of The Rolling Stones (The Stones) animations and film scenery. MARCELLA At Columbia Market Nursery the aim is to give DETROIT SOUL FRIDAYS children the best start in life, to encourage them to SHAKESPEARES SISTER SUPERSTAR The weekend starts here with the finest in classic soul from our roster of explore their own interests and develop new skills Marcella co-wrote the Eric Clapton hits London’s greatest bands. Highlights include Wayne Hernandez, Reuben “Lay Down Sally” and “Wonderful Tonight”, James Richards and FiL Straughan. Check our website for listings. in a friendly, fun and safe environment. Children was at number one for eight weeks with Stay, scored massive chart success with I worked alongside the artist Mürüde Mehmet, who Believe and You’re History and performed A SUMPTUOUS 3-COURSE DINNER & £49.50 SHOW ONLY £25.00 with Aretha Franklin and Elton John. She’s was commissioned to produce a welcome panel for an amazing singer with a fantastic band and SHOW FROM the entrance of the nursery. Children also explored a stunning show exclusive to Boisdale. Her only UK dates of 2018 - don’t miss them! using clay techniques to produce clay flowers, in COUNTRY NIGHTS AT BOISDALE order to understand the process of making, firing CountryLine & Boisdale bring you the very best in Contemporary Country Music and Americana. Join us for an evening of awesome music from some the clay and glazing. 9TH-13TH A SUMPTUOUS 3-COURSE DINNER & £85.50 of the best young artists from the U.K. and across the pond. Check website & SHOW FROM for listings 16TH-20TH JULY SHOW ONLY £45.00 A SUMPTUOUS 3-COURSE DINNER & £39.75 SHOW ONLY £9.50 SHOW FROM 30 TELEPHONE: 020 7715 5818 FOR FULL LISTINGS VISIT WWW.BOISDALE.CO.UK BOISDALE OF CANARY WHARF CABOT PLACE, E14 4QT
There’s so much to do Audience space is unreserved and limited and, due to the popularity of these events, capacity can be reached within a short period of time. You may find the at Canary Wharf area closed on arrival due to reaching capacity. Our advice is to turn up early and be generous to others by not taking up unnecessary space. For everyone’s enjoyment, portable furniture is not permitted and for everyone’s safety, glass bottles and glasses are not permitted. CANARY WHARF SHOPPING Over 120 stores across five malls ranging Photography & filming takes place at most Canary Wharf events throughout the from small boutiques to designer labels, estate and is used in the promotion of Canary Wharf and possible circulation spanning beauty, fashion, fitness, to the media and retained indefinitely for future use for such purposes. Please homeware and more. inform the official events photographer, cameraman or the uniformed event canarywharf.com/shopping stewards on arrival if you do not wish to be photographed or filmed. CAFÉS, BARS & RESTAURANTS In adverse weather outdoor events may be cancelled or relocated indoors Explore a variety of options for dining out where possible. including cuisines from around the world and some of the best cocktails in town in over 100 cafés, bars and restaurants. Getting to Canary Wharf is easy canarywharf.com/eating-drinking HACKETT EVERYMAN CINEMA CANARY WHARF Combining new films with a curated film schedule EVERYMAN Canary Wharf JUBILEE LINE to Canary Wharf features three cinemas with state-of-the-art screens and unique and comfortable seating DLR to Canary Wharf or Heron Quays along with a stylish bar serving drinks, hot food and snacks. LONDON BUSES D3, D7, D8, 135, 277, N550 canarywharf.com/everyman-cinema tfl.gov.uk CYCLING Over 1,000 FREE outdoor cycle park spaces, over 400 secure public cycle parking spaces (fee applies) and over 250 Santander Cycles docking stations throughout Canary Wharf. BIG EASY canarywharf.com/getting-here PARKING 4 underground public car parks hosting over 2500 spaces. At weekends and bank holidays get 3hrs FREE parking when you spend £10 at any of Canary Wharf’s shops, cafés, bars or restaurants. Electric cars can charge in the Canada Place car park and a Valet service available in both Canada Place and Cabot Place car parks. canarywharf.com/getting-here LONDON CITY Less than 15 minutes from Canary Wharf fly to over AIRPORT 30 destinations in Europe. canarywharf.com/getting-here RIVER BUS Canary Wharf to Central London in less than 30 minutes. thamesclippers.com EVERYMAN CINEMA WIFI FREE, FAST and EASY access by simply selecting O2 WiFi 32 in your smart phone settings.
Canary Wharf sport fashion taste Arts + Events Diary variety live music theatre gardening dance workshop art film date event page 1 – 3 JUN SUMMER FASHION WEEKEND 2 1 – 30 JUN EXHIBITIONS: DYNAMIC CITY – REFLECTIONS IN CANARY WHARF 27 4 – 29 JUN WINDOW GALLERIES: DAVE JENKINS / ANA THOMPSON 28 / 29 6 JUN, 4 JUL, 15 AUG & 5 SEPT THE LUNCH MARKET 3 8 JUN – 7 AUG COMMUNITY GALLERY: COLUMBIA MARKET NURSERY 30 9 & 10 JUNE OPEN GARDEN SQUARES WEEKEND 4 9 JUN – 5 AUG FAMILY FESTIVAL 5 12 JUN LIVE FROM THE ROYAL OPER A HOUSE, SWAN LAKE 6 14 JUN, 5 JUL, 2 AUG, 6 SEPT PAINT JAM SESSIONS 7 16 JUN – 6 JULY POP UP PADEL 8 18 JUN – 10 AUG EXHIBITION: GLASS – WORK BY CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS 26 19 JUN – 31 AUG SUMMER SCREENS 9 20 JUN & 1 8 JUL POP UP VINTAGE FAIRS 10 26 JUN LIVE FROM THE ROYAL OPER A HOUSE, LA BOHEME 11 30 JUN DANCING CITY 12 1 – 27 JULY WINDOW GALLERIES: KARTEGRAPHIK / ROCK ROSE JEWELLERY 28 / 29 9 JUL – 3 AUG ACTION FOR KIDS BEACH VOLLEYBALL 13 12 JUL LIVE FROM THE ROYAL OPER A HOUSE, DON GIOVANNI 14 16 & 23 JULY, 6 & 13 AUG OUTDOOR THEATRE SEASON 15 17, 18 & 30 JULY MOVIE NIGHTS 22 28 & 29 JUL NASHVILLE MEETS LONDON 16 / 17 31 JUL WOMEN’S CENTURY CONCERT 18 1,15 & 22 AUG SPITALFIELDS MUSIC 19 2 & 9 AUG INTRODUCING... 20 1, 8, 15 & 22 AUG WINDOW GALLERIES: MENG NI BEH / NIZA HUANG 28 / 29 7, 14, 15, 20, 21 & 22 AUG MOVIE NIGHTS 20 3, 10, 17 & 24 AUG DANCE FEVER 21 8 AUG CLASSICAL EVENING: LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 23 10 AUG – 9 OCT COMMUNITY GALLERY: POETRY IN WOOD 30 14 AUG CAPTURED LIVE FROM RSC: ROMEO AND JULIET 24 14 – 16 AUG STREETVELODROME 25 NEWSLETTER + BROCHURE To sign up for FREE monthly Canary Wharf What’s On e-newsletter or to receive seasonal Canary Wharf What’s On brochures through the post, please email your contact details to arts+events@canarywharf.com @yourcanarywharf Visit canarywharf.com for further information about Canary Wharf @canarywharflondon and all it has to offer. All details correct at time of print. canarywharf.com Cover image: The Sisterhood Band, photo courtesy of Matt Berinato.
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