Host of hit political podcast The Political Party Matt Forde (Spitting Image, Have I Got News For You, The British Scandal, The Last Leg, The Royal Variety Performance) explores the dark comedy horror that is British politics, ahead of the next election. Plus silly voices.

Reverberation is your favourite 60s club night dedicated to spinning the finest selection of garage, freakbeat, psych and yéyé. All on vinyl! Hosted by DJ's Penny Drop & Alexandra Rose, Reverberation will take place every few months and is open to all cats wanting a good time. Join us for our next happening on Saturday 19th July, alongside special guest DJ's. 8pm-1am Upstairs bar £5 entry/members free

A mixed 11 piece band that play soul, Motown and R & B favourites. A 4 piece horn section, three lovely singers, and songs you'll know and welcome to sing along to.

Parallel Blondes- The Blondie Band (the only tribute to have six musicians on stage) deliver the very best experience of Blondie's iconic sound, feel and look. Based in North London and formed in 2022, Parallel Blondes deliver a high-energy, exhilarating performance that is not to be missed!

It's Her Factory Presents... Beau Bowen return to the Trades with their new show, a Halloween Special, with Vanity Fairy & Ornate in Support + the IHF Resident DJ's Rita & Marsha!

Minnie & The Moochers play an eclectic mix of retro swing, jazz & jump-blues for swing-& jive dancers. The band's repertoire ranges from 1930s to 1950's jazz & swing, with songs from stars such as Duke Ellington, Dinah Washington and Peggy Lee. The band is lead by Dave Piggott on guitar, with Jessica Radcliffe on vocals and Al Nicholls on sax, supported by Pete Feldon on bass and Martin Grubb on drums. This band are hot on the swing-dance scene, and are not to be missed if you are a lover of toe-tapping swing, jazz and jump-blues at its best.

Hand Leg Comedy presents the best in hand-picked up and coming stand-ups. Watch acts do hilarious things with the artform itself, rather than quizzing you about where you live and work like a deranged meet-up group. Hosted by Ed Mulvey, described as a first-rate joke writer... clearly possesses rare ability (The Scotsman), sit back and enjoy the comedy rocketing into your sensibilities like a gun made of ideas. This event is in the upstairs bar. Tickets here or on the door.

Were bringing back the ultimate night out, and this time it's got tassels! Shake a leg with your musical hosts THE FEZZES as they present a cavalcade of international variety turns. Burlesque Bliss! Comedic Curiosities! Musical Marvels! ' Feats of Strength! Mystical Revelations! Ping Pong Pandemonium! Live on stage: hip-shaking 50s bangers, surf anthems, and cult movie themes from your favourite fez-wearing band plus special guests with extraordinary talents. Join us for a night of top-notch music, cheeky thrills, and WTF moments youll be talking about for weeks.

Wall-to-wall Power Ballads and arms aloft anthems. Produced by a founding member of Ultimate Power, Power Ballads Plus is dedicated to becoming the most inclusive, celebratory, singalong party in the community. Promoting a playlist containing the broadest church possible of Power Ballads, the majority of songs featured will feel instantly familiar to fans of the genre, but sprinkled throughout will be a fresh layer of glitter from more contemporary artists. Expect everything from longstanding legends Cher, Whitney, Tina and Freddie side by side with more recent balladeers such as Taylor, Beyonce, Dua and Billie - heads all thrown back in pure emotional ecstasy!

The Ukadelix return to Walthamstow Trades Hall with their unique brand of covers and originals packed with vocal harmony and toe-tapping tunes. Always a fun-filled night of good vibes and great music.

Join self-professed prick and star of Taskmaster Rosie Jones as she heads back out on the road with her brand-new stand-up show. She's talking about the big stuff: being single, the pressures of representing huge sections of the population, and gravy. Oh, and boobs.

An all ages matinée gig featuring three great bands in an old school social club Those Fucking Snowflakes - clever and progressive, political post-hardcore from the hard North. Honey Joy - short, sharp, twisted melodies wrapped up in frantic goodness Slutch - noise punk teenage sensations making their London debut.

2 of the UK's fastest rising stars. See them locally whilst you still can Eshaan Akbar Work In Progress Eshaan again brings his unique and insightful comedy to audiences across the UK. Having previously worked as a banker, a policy adviser, a speechwriter and a journalist, Eshaan has blown audiences away with his ability to navigate the choppy waters of the UK racial politics within his show. r as seen on Live @Apollo, Frankie Boyle's New World Order, Mock The Week, QI, Sex Education and creator of Panic Room podcast with John Robins. "Dangerously funny" Evening Standard Daniel Foxx: Work in Progress Join award-winning comedian Daniel Foxx as he road-tests brand new material and has a good old natter. Described by Rolling Stone as "utterly hilarious and effortlessly charismatic, Daniel is co-host of the hit podcast 'Welcome To Hell' and author of 'Bedtime Stories For Privileged Children'. His debut show Villain was nominated for NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy and toured internationally, including a sell-out run at New York's iconic Soho Playhouse. As seen on BBC One, BBC Three, ITV and Comedy Central, Daniel has also written and performed on BBC Radio 4.

Namaste Motherfckers is the new show from Cally Beaton (QI, Live at the Apollo) - a quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife. Combining Cally's comedic and storytelling prowess with extracts from her provocative, stereotype-busting book of the same name, the show has at its heart her own story of radical reinvention - taking her from meetings in boardrooms to treading the boards, thanks to a chance conversation with the late, great Joan Rivers. A funny show about a deadly serious subject, Namaste Motherfckers is a celebration of and for the female of the species. Invisible no more.

Heidi Heelz & 5.18 Magazine are brimming with PRIDE to present: London Trans Pride Afters THE OOZES JEMMA FREEMAN & THE COSMIC SOMETHING BREAKUP HAIRCUT THE DEAD ZOO DJ HEIDI HEELZ ...plus more TBA! In addition to all this amazing entertainment there will also be stalls full of art, clothes, zines etc from Trans artists and sellers. And a RAFFLE! All profits to TRANS LEGAL CLINIC. Buckets collecting for Medical Aid for Palestine (MAF).

CNN Karaoke presents the most popular karaoke night in E17. Walthamstow's answer to Britain's Got Talent only much, much better. Bring your best voice and all the applause you can carry for all our fantastic singers (and yes, of course that includes you!) We are now selling Pre-Sale tickets for this event: Members: £2 Non Members: £5 Entry on the door is free for members and non-members will still be asked to pay £5 if the event is not sold out. Please note that a ticket does not guarantee a song so arrive early to get your name down.

Mrs H and the Sing-along Band bring their infectious blend of family music to a new weekly sing-along at The Trades Hall. Their aim is to provide quality music for children, that adults will love too. Bring your voices, silly dances, a sprinkling of mischief and dont hold back from joining in the fun! PS: Babies get in FREE! How do we know if your offspring is a baby Well, if they can't walk yet, they're a baby! If they're walking (and running and dancing), then we're afraid you'll have to cough up for them!

World of Echo presents... Expected Music This is music, as it was expected. Able Noise Civilistjävel Conrad Pack & DJ Gonz Guests Memotone Rat Henry Salenta + Topu Split Apex Surface of the Earth Thorn Wych Juho Toivonen TRjj Compiler Saturday 8th November Walthamstow Trades Hall, 61-63 Tower Hamlets Rd, E17 4RQ 14:00-01:00, across two rooms Presented by World of Echo. This is an 18+ event

Now virtually forgotten, Douglas Fairbanks was a remarkable actor and gifted visionary. Alongside his wife Mary Pickford and his best friend Charlie Chaplin, he is responsible for the movie industry as we know it today. Doug invented the action movie and was instrumental in the creation of the Oscars, Beverley Hills and even Batman! His story is more astonishing than any movie!

Too Hot are a guitar and vocal duo who perform all your favourite hits from the 60s right through to the 90s. Their range includes country, rock and roll and other classics!

FEMINEM London Debut After storming Wychwood, Tramlines, and Y-Not Festivals this summer, FEMINEM brings her musical comedy chaos to London for the first time! She's the peroxide prophet with the fastest lips in the North part rapper, part pop goddess, and full-time Greggs ambassador. On a mission for world domination and hunting for a crew to join her wild ride. Expect Eminem bangers, pop mash-ups, crisp-fuelled audience games, dance-offs, singalongs, and the legendary Rap God Hokey Cokey. It's wild, interactive, and like nothing youve seen before. Ready your best moves and lose yourself. ★★★★★ "The queen of character comedy" To Do List ★★★★★ "This was genius - we loved it" Audience www.traceycollins.com

Grapes of Wrath presents the best hand-picked punk acts from all over the UK, this month we have: Grail Guard (brutal 4 piece based in Coventry influenced by the sounds of early hardcore and post punk), The Eurosuite (synth-punk, noise-rock and no-wave from London) and Hearing Tests (London hardcore/noise/punk rockers).

Run by the people, for the people, Synth Club is a hangout for those interested in making sounds/music using electronic hardware. Live sets, demos and talks. Polished sets, first-timers, whacky and experimental - we love it all. Book to play or walk-in on the night. We encourage people to bring kit along even if then don't fancy playing as this allows others to see units they might not otherwise own. This helps facilitate the sharing of tips and tricks and promotes an interest in the hardware we all get excited about listening to and using. Check out #Londonsynthclub on Instagram.

Des Was a Bowie Fan returns to London Town on Friday August 2nd. Indiepop, new wave, post-punk, 60s Pop and Northern Soul dancing all night long upstairs at the Walthamstow Trades Hall. The Shangri-Las to The Smiths, Brigitte Bardot to Belle and Sebastian, Roy Orbison to The Raincoats, Dusty Springfield to Depeche Mode, Jimmy Ruffin to David Bowie, Al Wilson to Aztec Camera, with a sweet underlay of 1950s and '60s heartbreak. 8pm till 1am. The upstairs is a cracking and cosy little room for a clubnight, with seating all around in the fashion of the social clubs. But please be aware that it is limited to 60 capacity. We'd recommend grabbing tickets early if you can. www.deswasabowiefan.com "The jangle of the beat meets the Friday night soul of a valleys social club hall" - Oyster Boy Expect to hear: Dexys Midnight Runners Pulp Prince Belle and Sebastian Billy Fury Brigitte Bardot The Beatles Candi Staton Dusty Springfield Depeche Mode Blondie Billy Idol The Smiths Serge Gainsbourg Suede The Ramones The Ronettes Jackie Wilson Joy Division B52s The Shangri-Las Shop Assistants Jimmy Ruffin David Bowie Talking Heads T-Rex Jonathan Richman The Rolling Stones The Jesus and Mary Chain The Four Tops The Supremes Echo and the Bunnymen The Cure Carter USM The Fall Roxy Music Ladytron Fire Engines The Buzzcocks Bronski Beat Elvis Costello Elvis Presley New Order The Pixies Johnny Cash Roy Orbison Del Shannon Veronica Falls Martha Reeves and the Vandellas The Magnetic Fields The Jam The Just Joans The Beach Boys Pet Shop Boys The Field Mice Camera Obscura Television Personalities Tullycraft Felt France Gall Broder Daniel Belinda Carlisle The Go Gos Orange Juice The Indelicates Mary Wells Kim Weston The Wolfhounds Sonic Youth Slowdive Flowers Frank Wilson Ash The Undertones Ritchie Valens Vic Godard & the Subway Sect The Velvelettes The Velvet Underground and more

WANITA is a vinyl dance party celebrating iconic women in music and spotlighting DJs who should be on your radar. Expect a high-energy, inclusive vibe that keeps the dancefloor moving all night long. From soulful anthems to rebellious rock, and disco divas to forgotten gems WANITA brings the power of female artists to the forefront. All Vinyl All Vibes All Welcome Join us and let loose to the sounds of legendary girl bands and female trailblazers! Resident DJ: Jawa Jones Guest DJs: Faster Pussycat & Sista G

Hal Cruttenden is a stand-up comedian and actor renown for his fantastic observational humour and frequent appearances on Mock The Week, Live At The Apollo, and his very own radio show. Cruttenden began acting in television shows in 1983 but soon found his love for stand-up comedy - he was voted Best Newcomer in 2002 at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards and his career took off from there.

All aboard for the next Jolene country and western clubnight in London Town and E17. And this time we're kickin' up the dust in the grand ol' main hall of the Walthamstow Trades Hall, on a Saturday night. Hold onto your hats as the old place rings to the sounds of the outlaws and the classics, the ballads and the beauties... 'Jolene' is a clubnight built for sitting around with a whiskey under candlelight, reminiscing about occasions like the time when Merle Haggard saw Johnny Cash play his San Quentin Prison set with stripes around his shoulders. It's a night for looking at the disco lights one eye open through the bottom of a glass, singin' every word and kickin' it up on the ol' dancefloor. In our past nights at the Trades Hall, we have also had the privilege of having line-dancers leading a throng. We play everything from The Carter Family to Cash, Dolly Parton to Neko Case and Don Gibson, Hank Williams to Lucinda Williams, Kitty Wells to Glen Campbell and Laura Cantrell, Patsy Cline to John Denver, Tammy Wynette to Taylor Swift, Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys to Townes Van Zandt, anything with a sweet pedal steel guitar and drunken fiddle swing, and the ballads of your broken dreams. You are welcome to direct requests beforehand to [email protected]. Advance tickets for cowboys, cowgirls and all can be found here. Doors: 8pm - 1am This night is hard drinking and hard dancing, no novelty.

Monroemami debuts at the Trades Hall with the best of 70s & 80s punk and post punk. Expect lots of Psychic TV, Suburban Lawns, Zounds, X, the Gun Club, Blondie, the Fall, Josef K, Love and Rockets... you name it, she'll play it. Come dance.

Love and Dancing is becoming a firm favourite at The Trades, with DJ Steve Proctor playing music from across the Eighties, when he was recognised as one of the most influential DJs on the New Romantic/Alternative/Balearic and Acid House scenes across the UK. Expect everything from club classics to underground and alternative dance music, with curve balls from all genres thrown in to keep it interesting. Steve is excited that his daughter Eve will also be joining him on the decks on the 23rd August.

Disco2000 returns to Walthamstow Trades Hall after the Summer holidays to chase away the back-to-school blues with a mixture of retro indie faves from Punk to Britpop.