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Jun
25
Thu
A Summer Evening with Hawkeye Falconry @ Highgate Cemetery
Jun 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Bringing the ancient art of Falconry to the modern age, with a far-reaching and breath taking display, that is guaranteed to thrill in the beautiful setting of Highgate Cemetery Courtyard.
Filled with audience participation and interaction, the display also shows the natural attributes and abilities of the birds and exhibits how they live, fly and hunt in the wild.
Including Peregrine Falcons, estimated at reaching speeds of up to 242mph, British Barn Owls, spectacularly silent in flight, spell binding as they fly. The Kestrel – We have all seen them hovering at the side of motorways, but have you ever seen them this close?
Gates open at 7pm for the Static display. The Flying display starts promptly at 7.30pm and will last around 45mins followed by Questions and Answers and an opportunity to take photos.

Sep
5
Sat
Pinknic in the Park @ Waterlow Park
Sep 5 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sep
19
Sat
Piano Concert: Alexander Boyd @ St. Michael's Church
Sep 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Beethoven’s Sonata in E major Op.109  Nocturnes Op. 15 N.1 and Op.27 N.1
Chopin’s Scherzo Op.39 N.3
and a selection from Albeniz’s The Iberia Suite

St. Michael’s welcomes Alexander in a break from his busy schedule as an internationally renowned soloist and chamber musician, to bring us this special event as part of our Stewardship Campaign.

About Alexander-
Appreciated for the sensitivity and integrity of his interpretations,
Alexander Boyd enjoys a busy career as both soloist and chamber
Born in 1972 he made his Concerto debut in 1983 with the BBC Scottish
Symphony Orchestra, and since his London Wigmore Hall debut in 2001
he has frequently performed at the UK and Australia’s leading recital
halls, as well as giving concerts and appearing in international music
festivals in the US, Canada and throughout Europe.
Recordings include works by Chopin, Debussy and Schumann for the
Abbas and Chartreuse record labels and more recently a recording of
the Iberia Suite by Albeniz for Claudio Records and Naxos, due to be
released in late 2015. He has also broadcast on numerous occasions for
ABC and BBC Radio amongst others.
2015/16 includes recital engagements in the UK, Australia and the USA
as well as performances with cellist and brother Nathaniel Boyd, cellist
Richard Jenkinson, and the Navarra String Quartet.
Alexander is also passionate about teaching and is on the staff at the
Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is a visiting lecturer at the
University of Birmingham.

Jul
14
Thu
Jess Love: And the Little One Said @ Jacksons Lane
Jul 14 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Combining high-level circus skills with pathos, humour and beauty, Jess Love creates a vision that is at once delicately touching, visually enchanting and heart-warmingly playful. Dark clowning, dirty acrobatics and surreal sideshow feats go hand-in-hand with slapstick, roller-skating, hula hoops, skipping and hopscotch acrobatics – phew! With crafted storytelling and awe inspiring images on a bed of roses and broken glass, it’s so sweet you’ll want to squeal!

“LIVELY AND ENTERTAINING…SERIOUSLY WACKY…EXCITING…CHARISMATIC”★★★★ THE AGE

We have introduced a Pay What You Decide policy for Postcards Festival 2016shows.

You can attend the shows without paying for a ticket beforehand, but tickets can be reserved in advance (max 4 per booking). When the show finishes, you will have the opportunity to make a donation – either by cash on the door or card at the Box Office.

Jun
20
Tue
Guided Walk around Shoreditch @ Harington Scheme
Jun 20 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tuesday 20 June, 11am       Guided walk round Shoreditch in aid of the Harington Scheme. 
A tour through the history of one of East London’s most creative hubs, finishing in Brick Lane, £20.
Contact Susie Rose on 020 8340 7156 or scr47@btinternet.com.
Oct
7
Sun
All Saints Barn Dance @ All Saints Church Highgate
Oct 7 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Come and join us for a fun evening of raising money for All Saints Church !

3B Church Rd, Highgate, London N6 4QH