The Mascara Bar -
previous events
Saturday 21st April 2018 - 7.30pm - 11pm
Dear all, the Moonshine Six will be playing our wild mix of bluegrass and country music at Mascara Bar, Stoke Newington on Saturday 21 April.
Music from 20:00-22:00
We’d love to see you there!
FREE ENTRY
Friday 20th April 2018 - 9pm - 2am
(Ain’t) Misbehavin’ has been running for over six years on the third Friday of every month and is a firm favourite at Mascara Bar!
Expect a night of footloose dancing to mischievous music with a sense of humour: swing that really swings, innuendo-riddled jump blues, steamin’ hot jazz, and a load of vintage songs about misdemeanours, unlawful behaviour, and flagrant imbibement in drink, drugs and illicit activity.
DJ's this month: Don Pucci and Tequila Mockingbird
£5 ENTRY TO THE DANCEFLOOR
FREE ENTRY TO THE BAR AREA
Thursday 19th April 2018 - 8pm - 3am
BAD MUSIC FOR BAD PEOPLE #1
Calling all you FREAKS, CREEPS, DROP OUTS, GHOULS and EX CONS. You got NOWHERE to go...until now.
Vinyl DJs playing Killer Punk and Rock n Roll all night long.
Featuring guest DJs: Paula and Joe Briggs
FREE ENTRY
Tuesday 17th April 2018 - From 7pm
Every Tuesday from 7pm.
Musicians welcome.
Be there or be square...
FREE ENTRY
Saturday 14th April 2018 - 9pm - 3am
Steppin' Out springs into action with a brace of ace guest DJs - major players on the international soul scene Filthy Soul's Andy Jones + Soul Prescription's Mark Taylor join resident JD to bring their scorchin' rhythm & soul selections to Hackney's legendary Mascara Bar.
OVO Rare & Northern, Vintage Rhythm & Blues, Boogaloo, Motown & Mod Jazz - all the soul that fits delivered through a mighty fine sound system.
Wooden dance floor, free admission, regular bar prices, brilliant staff team, a unique & appreciative crowd of soulies, mods, tourists & locals who know for certain that soul music makes the world a better place - that's all we got to offer.
FREE ENTRY
Friday 13th April 2018 - 8pm - 3am
Incorporate The Realness.
The huge success of Real Lies has not gone unnoticed in the real world. After peaceful negotiations, not the hostile takeover that has been reported in many tabloids. REAL INC. The Powerhouse of Realness, are here to bring a new Real world dynasty....
Featuring:
BLUME
BANGERS&MASH-UP
O.G.LDN
FREE ENTRY
Tuesday 10th April 2018 - From 7pm
Every Tuesday from 7pm.
Musicians welcome.
Be there or be square...
FREE ENTRY
Sunday 8th April 2018 - 10.30pm
***** NOW STARTS AT 10.30 ******
FREE ENTRY
Sunday 8th April 2018 - 5pm - 7.45pm
Jacket Spuds are a group of musicians whose sound is rooted in the richness of the Irish folk tradition. Their musical range and emotional commitment, and their remarkable combination of traditional form and contemporary content has evoked enthusiastic responses from audiences around the world.
“………....toe-tapping traditional, and evocative contemporary songs and tunes…….”
Time Out Magazine
Pete Mona (guitar/vocals), Mick Barker (fiddle/vocals), Eileen Barker (accordion/vocals), have toured extensively throughout Britain and Europe, from the intimacy of small clubs to the large stages of Festivals and Theatres. London gigs to date include the Mean Fiddler, Dominion Theatre, Hackney Empire, National Theatre, Folk Clubs, Colleges and Arts Centres.
FREE ENTRY
Saturday 7th April 2018 - 7pm - 3am
THE BOIS ARE BACK DID U MISS US XXXXX.
Wutip and friends are YET AGAIN taking over the Mascara for a big, sweaty, post-recording celebration/gig.
Expect: new tunes, slightly less new tunes, DJs and MORE ACTS TBA.
CONFIRMED LINE UP:
Wutip (OBVS)
ME REX
Glow
DJs TIL L8 xxx
FREE ENTRY
Friday 6th April 2018 - 9pm - 3am
Gina Baber playing vinyl all night.
80s Disco * Salsoul * Disco * Philly Soul * Funk * No Wave * Soul
FREE ENTRY
Thursday 5th April 2018 - 8pm - 3am
Have you ever wanted to fuck with your gender and bend the rules....
New drag night GrApeFrUiT is coming to Stamford hill for the first time.
Come play with gender norms and be the man/woman/thing you always wanted to be
Live shows and good music to be expected.
.see. .ya. .there.
****Drag encouraged but not compulsory****
FREE ENTRY
Wednesday 4th April 2018 - 8.30pm
Oliver Shaw Acoustic Gig This Wednesday At Mascara Bar In Stoke Newington Baby!!.
FREE ENTRY
Tuesday 3rd April 2018 - From 7pm
Every Tuesday from 7pm.
Musicians welcome.
Be there or be square...
FREE ENTRY
Sunday 1st April 2018 - 10.30pm
***** NOW STARTS AT 10.30 ******
FREE ENTRY
Saturday 31st March 2018 - 9pm - 3am
QUEER is back for an Easter eggstravaganza (sorry!) on Saturday 31st March!
Sam and Paul will be picking the finest punk, new-wave, indie, rock 'n' roll and soul tracks for your enjoyment and delectation, so dust down those bunny ears, throw on your bushiest tail and head down to Mascara Bar (preferably early so you can convince us to play that Idlewild B-side you've always loved). We guarantee satisfaction. (It's completely free and there'll be chocolate... everyone's satisfied with chocolate, right?)
QUEER is a night of alternative music for homos, queers, dykes, trans-folk, their friends...and anyone not at home anywhere else.
FREE ENTRY
Friday 30th March 2018 - 9pm - 3am
More guest treats at Dugout this month, 2 right bigguns of soul music, literally; Northern soul regular, 'Hursty' Paul Hurst (Green Onions) and Brian Lindsay (promoter & DJ @Spoonful), both well tall AND well clued up DJs.
Give your ears & feet a thrill.
Promises for another lively mix of northern and classic soul 'n' funk, R&B 'n' Motown, for dancers who like passionate players.
Mascara's friendly atmosphere welcomes all comers, early birds and late finishers alike. Free entry too. 9-3am
FREE ENTRY
Tuesday 27th March 2018 - From 7pm
Every Tuesday from 7pm.
Musicians welcome.
Be there or be square...
FREE ENTRY
Sunday 25th March 2018 - 10.30pm
***** NOW STARTS AT 10.30 ******
FREE ENTRY
Sunday 25th March 2018 - 5pm - 7.45pm
Jacket Spuds are a group of musicians whose sound is rooted in the richness of the Irish folk tradition. Their musical range and emotional commitment, and their remarkable combination of traditional form and contemporary content has evoked enthusiastic responses from audiences around the world.
“………....toe-tapping traditional, and evocative contemporary songs and tunes…….”
Time Out Magazine
Pete Mona (guitar/vocals), Mick Barker (fiddle/vocals), Eileen Barker (accordion/vocals), have toured extensively throughout Britain and Europe, from the intimacy of small clubs to the large stages of Festivals and Theatres. London gigs to date include the Mean Fiddler, Dominion Theatre, Hackney Empire, National Theatre, Folk Clubs, Colleges and Arts Centres.
FREE ENTRY