So with that in mind, The Book Club, always in the know, brings us The Book Club Blues on Sunday, June 16th. Featuring live music from Dan Nash, a seasoned master of the blues, who has played extensively throughout the USA, there will also be taster lessons in blues dancing to get you into the swing of it all. So embrace the trend, find your dancing shoes, make sure to grab a bourbon while you’re there and enjoy. (Words: Lucy Palmer).

For more info, visit:  www.facebook.com/events/530921653611553

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Having been to previous Book Club events, it’s their attention to details that makes their nights so amazing – so here, you can  come dressed up as your favourite teen movie stereotype to spend ‘seven minutes in heaven’, tell your ‘one time at band camp’ stories to win prizes and play beer pong in true American film fashion. There is even the chance to vote for Prom King and Queen (maybe it will be you?) So get your tiara on and indulge in the Mac N Cheese and Chicken Wings  and grab one of their specially created cocktails. For all you singletons out there, the My Milkshake Brings All The Boys To The Yard (a strawberry variety with creme de framboise, vodka and whipped cream) sounds like it might just do the trick! (Words: Lucy Palmer)

Teen Dream Prom takes place on February 14th.  For more info, visit: www.facebook.com/events/314012568718689/

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First up is the Dub Pistols, who will be performing old and new music live. Also taking care of the music side of things are We Were Evergreen and The Bikini Beach Band – masters of surf noir pop covers. Or if it’s a rave you’re after, then how about a glo-in-the-dark neon 90s ping pong rave? (I’m sold already).  There will also be tunes spun featuring Fleetmac Wood – a mashup of Fleetwood Mac re-edits.  Finally, expect locally produced food and booze, plus prizes for best fancy dress. You couldn’t ask for much more, right? (Words: Laura Thornley) 

For more info, visit www.wearetbc.com/bookstock

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But never fear – if you haven’t got a band, you can still head down and enjoy the brass bands, bunting and  good brew – not to mention worthy tunes from the pop-loving Guilty Pleasure DJs, old-schoolers Amp & Deck, and performances from the retro Underbling and Vow and  alt-folkster Gorgeous George who’s get us revved up as we enjoy a screening of the Jubilee Procession. Then there’s the food, glorious food, which includes lovely cakes courtesy of Lilli Vanilli, Burgers by way of Bukowski, Hurly Burly veggie delights and the nation’s fave – chicken tikka masala.  So get your glad rags ready folks because Sunday, June 3rd is gonna be another brilliant – and British! – day and night  to remember.

For details, visit: www.wearetbc.com/the-royal-jubilee-street-party

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The late 1950s and early 60s Mod movement saw a wave of British youngsters embrace African-American soul and blues music, and styling themselves in sharp suits and angular shift dresses. But the subjects of photographer Chalkley’s short film are a gang of youthful 20-somethings who have bought Mod culture into the 21^st century with a studied authenticity and photogenic panache. Chalkley first noticed the groovy crew swinging away at his DJ night Shake!, and was intrigued by their dapper style and slick dance moves. United by their love of the music and style of Mod culture, the gang were first shot by Chalkley back in 2010 and became the focus of his photographic exhibition at The Book Club. Chalkley was unsure what to call the show but it was the Modfather himself Paul Weller, who suggested the name The New Faces.

Now Chalkley returns to TBC to screen a 20-minute film all about his favourite new Mods. The screening promises to be an “hypnotic visual experience”, as well as a cultural document of the enduring Mod movement. But the celebrations don’t end there, as Chalkley and members of the The New Faces collective will be around to spin a selection of rare soul, rhythm & blues, ska, Latin and boogaloo. And you can be sure to look forward to some nifty dance moves: “You should see them dance,” Chalkley has said of the modern day Mods, “they look good and they’ve got the moves!” No doubt then that The New Faces will have you boogie-ing on down till the early hours of the morning. (Words: Stephanie Soh) 

Entry: Free, 6pm-2am (7:30pm screening). Visit www.wearetbc.com for more info.

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As one of the most popular British sitcoms of the last decade (with fingers crossed a film coming soon) fans will relive the fashionable ups and downs of Eddie, Patsy, Saffy and Bubbles in their ever fabulous world of fashion and PR.

Whichever character you love or perhaps aspire to be…  it’ll be the chance to get the most fabulous outfit out of the wardrobe to celebrate an iconic British show.

The evening also features a chance to vote for your favourite episodes with the top five being shown while you enjoy some drinks in true Ab Fab style.

With The Book Club well known for its quirky and innovative nights, it will be a fantastic evening combining fashion with top British comedy. We expect big hair, shoulder pads and a lot of air kissing… (Words: Lucy Palmer) 

The Book Club, January 12 and 17th, 8pm-12am (please note advance tickets for both nights are sold out but you might want to try your luck on the door!) www.wearetbc.com

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We love it too, so we thought it best to let you know that from the October 17th to the 23rd, ‘the Queen of Hoxton’s younger sister’ will be celebrating its birthday in style with a weeklong calendar of activities, including some old favourites.

Draw the seven deadly sins at a lifedrawing session with a twist, battle others at ping pong, learn about the history of perfume at Scratch + Sniff or create a winning volcanic explosion at Monday’s Science Fair. But if that all sounds a bit too much like hard work, just come for a boogie and a slice of birthday cake on the Friday or Saturday to the sounds of resident DJ Filthy Duke plus special guests.

Expect streamers, party poppers, happy young people and frivolous fun times – Happy birthday Book Club!  (Words: Aoife Moriarty) 

For more details on events taking place, go to: www.wearetbc.com

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Calling herself the ‘explorer of light’, the Moscow-born photographer’s work looks at contemporary life, and includes an exciting interpretation of everyday objects using ultraviolet light – images of which will be shown at the exhibition for the very first time.

Mila first developed her craft  when studying at the  Icart-Photo school of photography in Paris in 2003. Since then, she’s earned a Master in Arts in Fashion Photography at the London College of Fashion, while her work has appeared in  Russian edition’s of Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue.

You’ll also get to see her spectacular exhibition for free, and it’ll be at The Book Club from September 22nd.  Go see. (Words: Monique Todd)

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