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April Local Event Calendar

April, come she will! As we make our way into full-fledged spring, we’ve got plenty of exciting events, markets, and workshops in the Camden/King’s Cross area this month. Keep scrolling for all the juicy details xxx



Held in Clarence Hall, each month they screen a fantastic film from the past 20 years of World Cinema, from award winners to cult classics. To see Castlehaven Community Cinema's full programme of screenings, join their Monthly Newsletter. The volunteer led cinema was created from a shared love of film in 2024. Since then, they’ve run monthly screenings in Camden, remaining dedicated to providing free access to quality cinema.


Saturday, April 4 - Atelier Social Kiki

Celebrate Atelier Social turning 1yo with a night full of live entertainment from The Cocoa Butter Club & Friends. The iconic Cocoa Butter Club is serving us iconic cabaret and bold burlesque. Expect Drag, Voguing, glamour, jaw-dropping talent, and performances that will leave you screaming.Dress however your main character energy feels on the night. Grab a drink, hype the performers, and celebrate a year of Queer creativity with us.


Come and join our community or creatives at the Open Mic Collective. Whether you’re a performer or just want to watch. Everyone is welcome! The Open Mic Collective provides a platform for all performance types. We’ve welcomed music, dance, poetry, magic and many more art forms. Our aim is to build and encourage community through our open mic circuit. So whether you perform, or just want to watch, we want you to come down! If you do want to perform, signing up is simple! Just arrive for the sign up time of 7pm to add your name to the list of performers. We advise arriving on time, or even a bit earlier, to avoid losing out on desirable slots.


Join us for a casual walk beside the water, seeking that special moment with nature in the heart of the city. For beginner and expert bird spotters alike, this is for anyone who wishes to connect with the nature living right in the heart of the city. Starting in busy Camden, we'll move east along the Regent's Canal towpath to St.Pancras, before crossing the water for a visit to Camley Street Natural Park, where the walk will end. These are casual walks, open to all adults wanting to learn, share and enjoy our wildlife. The canal is usually alive with our common water birds such as coot, moorhen, geese and cormorant. The Natural Park is known to host blackcap, dunnock, kingfisher and sparrowhawk! It's helpful if you can bring your own binoculars, but we can provide pocket binos to anyone without any. Otherwise just wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.There are public toilets, cafes and shops near the start point and end location.


Saturday/Sunday, April 11-12 - Crafty Fox Spring Market

Get ready for the ultimate spring shopping spree at the Crafty Fox Spring Market in King's Cross! This is your chance to explore a bunch of amazing handmade goodies and meet super talented makers all in one place. Whether you're after unique gifts or just love supporting indie creatives, this in-person event is where you wanna be. Entry is free and dogs are welcome - each day features a unique line-up of 100+ talented designers, artists and makers. Check out the traders taking part here.


Based entirely within Coal Drops Yard (King's Cross), the run will start and end at Electric Shuffle Kings Cross - who will also provide free shuffleboard and 25% off food and drinks for all runners. The aim of the run club is for it to be sociable and inclusive - with runners of all paces welcome. Club is every Monday starting at 6:15.


Join London Wildlife Trust for an after-hours walk to learn all about bats and see them flying in the wild! After a short introduction to these charismatic creatures, our friendly guide will take you out on the reserve with some bat detectors to try and see some in flight, and hear them as they emit echolocation calls to find their food. The walk will be fully outdoors and a chance to see this unique urban nature reserve at a different time of day. You are welcome to bring your own bat detector and a red light torch if you have them, but we will also provide bat detectors for the group.


Thursday, April 16 - The History of Folk Horror

Explore the dark origins of folk horror and its connections to ancient customs, folklore and modern anxieties. Followed by Q&A. Why are we so fascinated by old stories, strange traditions, and the idea that the past might still be hiding in the present? Folk horror often takes us to remote villages, wild landscapes and forgotten beliefs – places where ancient customs and superstition feel very real. The genre has seen a big comeback in recent years, with new films, TV and books building on classic folk horror from the 1960s and 70s, including The Wicker Man, Witchfinder General and The Blood on Satan's Claw. These stories were inspired by older Gothic and supernatural writing, including the work of Algernon Blackwood, which drew heavily on folklore and real historical beliefs. Join Dr Sam Le Butt as we explore how folk horror blends history, myth and imagination – and ask: where does folklore end and reality begin? Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7:30 - come down early to grab a good seat!


Saturday, April 18 - Zine Making Workshop

All materials for this workshop are provided, including paper, drawing tools, access to photocopying and bookbinding tools. Johanna will guide the group through a simple thread-binding method, making the process accessible to beginners. Content for the zine can grow from an existing personal project or be developed on the day, drawing inspiration from the CAC garden, observation, writing, drawing, or quiet reflection.


Join NYC-based author and cheese educator Anne-Marie Pietersma at Pick & Cheese Camden for a warm, communal evening celebrating British cheese and the love stories that stay with us. ​For one night, the conveyor belt will feature signature pairings from her book I’ll Have What Cheese Having, each featuring a great British cheese, and inspired by a beloved romantic comedy. ​Come with friends, come with family, or come alone and sit beside someone new knowing you're in a room full of people who love rom-coms and cheese.

​The night will feature:

  • ​Cheese pairings from the book, served on Pick & Cheese's iconic conveyor belt

  • ​Excellent music and even better opinions

  • ​Mingling, debating, laughing, possibly oversharing

  • ​Some light rom-com trivia for a special prize

  • ​Book signing throughout the night



Monday, April 20 - CSM Swap Shop x ReCreate UK

This year at Earth Week, we'll be joined by Mel Appleby founder of ReCreate UK, an organisation which reclaims tons of what would be exhibition waste and extends the life of these materials by donating them to other causes, including CSM Swap Shop. Through this session, participants will learn about the exhibition waste problem, as well as how to tackle it through responsible design approaches. Mel will also present case studies of how former exhibition materials have had new life in other creative projects and outputs. After learning from Mel, we'll move to our Paint/Surface workshop to learn how to stretch and create our own canvases using reclaimed exhibition materials. This workshop embodies the CSM Swap Shop’s mission for UAL to use reclaimed materials for creative practice, tackling the waste problem in the arts and cultural sector. It is open to all students and staff at UAL, and will take place in person at Central Saint Martins.


Step into The Regent’s Park at dusk and witness London's nocturnal life awaken, from hunting bats to hidden habitats. As daylight fades and the park quietens, a hidden world begins to stir. Join us for this atmospheric walk that blends wildlife spotting with ecology, conservation and a deeper understanding of how urban parks can thrive after dark.

  • You’ll discover how the park transforms after hours and why it plays such an important role for London’s nocturnal wildlife.

  • Using bat detectors, you’ll tune into the ultrasonic calls of different bat species as they hunt overhead, learning how scientists identify bats by sound and behaviour.

  • This walk also explores the wider cast of nocturnal species that share the park and the intricate web of habitats that supports them once the sun goes down.

  • Learn how The Regent’s Park is being managed and enhanced to support wildlife at night, from planting and water features to dark corridors and shelter.


Wednesday, April 22 - Brazilian Dance Taster Class (Wednesdays)

Forró Wednesdays is an evening of forró classes and social dancing in King's Cross, London, organised by Brazilian dance school Forró Academy. Never heard of forró? Think salsa, but with a Brazilian twist! On Sundays, we have two levels of forró dance classes, followed by a free practice/social:

-19:00-20:00 - Beginner Class

-19:30-20:30 - Intermediate Class

-20:30 onwards - Free dancing/Social

You don't need to bring a partner, and no previous dance experience is required to join our class for beginners. Forró Academy provides a supportive and inclusive environment for everyone to improve their skills and make new friends.


Thursday, April 23 - Coffee Tasting Masterclass

Learn how to use the The Coffee Tasting Framework to systematically assess aroma, mouthfeel, taste and flavour. Identify each coffee’s defining characteristics. Explain why some coffees are tastier than others, and understand why you like some coffees more than others. We'll explore three coffees from a range of origins, varieties and process methods. Suitable for coffee drinkers and baristas of all levels. Places are limited and booking is essential.


Friday, April 24 - Yoga Mornings @ Calthorpe (Fridays)

Vinyasa flow yoga sessions open to the public by Lucinda Beatty . £7.50 for a single session or £20 for four sessions.


This friendly and relaxing workshop will take inspiration from British-grown springtime blooms and fresh foliage from the nature reserve. Jennie will begin with a short introduction to the art of botanical illustration, then guide you through step-by-step to create your own artwork using pen and watercolours. Jennie will begin with the basics of observational drawing, then demonstrate her favourite technique using pen and watercolour. The class will also shed light on composition, colour mixing and Jennie will share her top tips on capturing petals on paper. Jennie will also be explaining some of the behind-the-scenes processes that went into her flower-filled children's book 'It Starts with a Bee'. We can assure you that you'll never look at a flower in the same way again! All materials are provided, but you're welcome to bring your own along if you prefer. This inclusive class is designed for all ability levels, especially beginners. 


Thursday, April 30 - Indie Jewellers Market

The hugely popular Indie Jewellers' Market by @n4makersmarket is back again this spring with 70+ designer-makers @ the iconic Coal Drops Yard! After a super successful event last year, we're doing another takeover of Lower Stable Street across the Early May Bank Holiday weekend. This event showcases a brilliant lineup of talented emerging + established jewellery designer-makers hailing from all over London + the UK. Visit us to discover your new favourite collection, treat yourself or someone special to a truly unique keepsake, or even talk to one of our jewellers about a one-off commission. We’ll be showcasing jewellery across a broad mix of materials + price points to suit every kind of shopper – from metalformed + lost-wax cast precious metal pieces to carefully set gemstones + bold, architectural laser-cut statement pieces, pillbox rings, woven designs, Murano glass treasures, ceramic charms, nameplate rings, freshwater pearls + loads more besides.


Well, that's all folks! Let us know if you make it to any of the events we've curated and stay tuned for next month's calendar :)

 
 
 

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