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Showbiz Entertainment Tour: Music, Radio, Theatre, Media, Film & TV + Drinks
Sun, Jul 12, 5:55 PMIf you’re artistic and creative — or were always that kid who dreamed of working in exciting professions of Entertainment, Fashion, Music, Comedy, Film or the Performing Arts — then this will be right up your street! An insider showbiz and entertainment walk led by someone who’s lived inside the industry - a radio music founder, presentator, club DJ, a former Correspondent for a global News Agency bigger than the BBC, an advertising / media agency exe, a red-carpet luxury fashion brand strategist and a failed boy band muscian (I still got the spiked hair!). So you can expect stories to be told with passion, authenticity, personality, homour and first hand knowledge... This 120 mins backstage wander will take you straight through London’s creative arts & entertainment industry showbiz bloodstream. We’re talking live broadcasting nerve centres, global pop stars, legendary stages, Hollywood hideouts, iconic comedy clubs, ad agencies that won general elections (think Saatchi Gallery), recording studios, fashion designers, radio powerhouses, and the secret corners where reputations are negotiated over overpriced cocktails — all set against the music soundtrack of a city that’s launched everything from Britpop to boybands to global club culture. You’ll hear where the UK’s biggest radio stations broke chart‑toppers annd turned unknowns into global popstars, where stars of the film and stage made their name, how certain streets shaped entire genres, how comedians went from dingy basements to national treasures, and why London’s music scene has always been the city’s loudest, messiest, most influential creative engine in the world This free tour will unapologetically appeal to: * **Pop‑culture lovers** who treat celebrity interviews and album drops like sacred texts * **Creatives & media people** who love a bit of insider sparkle and know the difference between a PR stunt and a genuine cultural moment * **Entertainment Culture lovers** who collect fun facts from music, film, art and can name their favourite live performance of all time * **People working in or have a passion for films, theatre, radio, music, comedy, TV, dance, media, advertising** (**e,g M&C Saatchi)**, **performing arts** and everything in between * Anyone craving something different and creative yet authentic, fun with just the right amount of chaos Expect a crowd that gets excited about the things normal people pretend not to care about — iconic ad campaigns, legendary performances, scandalous headlines, radio gossip, film magic, music history, and the beautiful mess of how culture actually gets made. You’ll walk, you’ll laugh, you’ll learn things you absolutely did not expect, and you’ll leave feeling like you’ve unlocked a secret level of London — the one where the stories, the scandals, and the soundtracks all collide Lucas — The Entertainment Mongul
World Cup Final Screening!
Sun, Jul 19, 7:00 PMAn inclusive screening of the football world cup final! An inclusive screening for the girls, gays and theys, and everyone to feel welcome. Whether you want to watch with a pint or a cocktail - come and watch the England football with us at the London Art Bar!
Talk: Broadcasting Wonders, 100 years of Television
Tue, Jul 21, 4:45 PMLet's meet at St James's Park tube station outside the ticket gates (come up to the exit on the side towards Scotland Yard from platform level), we'll walk over together. I booked only four tickets, please pay me the attendance fee of £3.50 when we meet. It will go towards site costs. I would like to set off quickly from the tube station meeting point. I want to avoid us having to squeeze into single seats here and there. About the talk: "One hundred years ago, John Logie Baird achieved the first practical demonstration of live television, a breakthrough that marked one of the defining technological milestones of the twentieth century. The historic event took place in London and opened the door to a new era of communication based on the revolutionary idea of “seeing at a distance”. This anniversary provides the perfect opportunity for a virtual exploration of central London, mostly through Westminster. Guided by journalist and urban historian Roberto Belo-Rovella, the talk traces a geographical and historical journey through the sites and personalities that shaped this remarkable story. Along the way, we will reflect on the persistence, ingenuity and experimental spirit that made television possible, and on the vision that transformed a bold idea into a technology that reshaped modern life. **About the Speaker** Roberto Belo-Rovella is a journalist and Westminster guide and lecturer who has lived in London since 1997, when he joined the BBC World Service. He is the founder of BBCMundo.com, the BBC's website in Spanish, and served as Visual Journalism Editor at BBC News until 2024. After leaving the newsroom, he founded Roberto Walks London, a project that channels his passion for history by uncovering the hidden stories of one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities. Specialising in musical theatre and the arts, transport, broadcasting, science and technology, Roberto has also had a distinguished career in Uruguay, his birth country, where he presented and produced award winning radio documentary programmes on public and private radio stations."
Greenwich Women’s Walking Group – Saturday Walk!
Sat, Jul 18, 9:00 AM**Location:** Outside The Oystercatcher (riverside entrance) Kings Lodge, 7 Victoria Parade, New Capital Quay, London, SE10 9FR *Look for the river-facing entrance near the seating area.* About a 8 minute walk from Greenwich DLR Station. **Event Description:** This is a relaxed, friendly walking group for women who want to enjoy fresh air, gentle exercise, and good conversation. This week we will be walking along the river up into Greenwich Park and then returning into the Greenwich Town for transport links. Walk will take approx 1 hour. Whether you’re new to the area, looking to make friends, or just want a calm and positive start to your weekend, you’re very welcome. Come along, meet like-minded women, and enjoy a gentle Saturday morning walk in beautiful Greenwich. \*\*\*\*\* PLEASE ONLY RSVP IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND :) **What to Bring:** * Comfortable shoes * Water * A friendly attitude **RSVP:** Sign up on Meetup so we know you’re coming! We can’t wait to meet you.
Bande à part (1964)
Sun, Jul 12, 1:00 PMMaybe the most playful of Jean-Luc Godard's early films, Bande à part follows three ne'er do wells who meet in a language class and start getting up to mischief, eventually leading up to a robbery plot. It has at least two iconic scenes based around movement and maybe my favourite ever opening credits scene to boot. There's a reason Tarantino named his production company after its English translation, Band of Outsiders. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCCVEEWF-0E And tickets are available here for a sliver over £10: https://ticketlab.app/event/38060#/ This is screening as part of the Cinema Museum's French Sundaes season, which means you can probably fit it in after sunbathing and lunch. Start time is listed as 2pm so maybe we can find somewhere for an afternoon drink once it's done.
Mandarin & English Exchange Group - Free Event in Marylebone
Sat, Aug 1, 4:00 PMImprove your Mandarin and English while making new friends! Join [Manhattan Mandarin](ManhattanMandarin.co.uk) at the [Jackalope](https://jackalopelondon.com/) in Marylebone - appropriately situated above a Chinese restaurant, [Liu Xiao Mian](https://www.liu-xiaomian.com/). All levels welcome - these are **very casual** meetups where you're welcome to mingle until finding suitable language partners Pop down for noodles or stay outside in the lovely mews, but whatever you do, come ready to chat, make great new connections, and push your language learning forward 🤗🤗🤗 You're welcome to try our HSK Classes in Marylebone: [https://www.manhattanmandarin.co.uk/hskclasses](https://www.manhattanmandarin.co.uk/hskclasses) or our Saturday online HSK classes: [https://www.manhattanmandarin.co.uk/onlineclasses](https://www.manhattanmandarin.co.uk/onlineclasses) For more information please contact Harry@ManhattanMandarin.com, 07767260207) Since 2012, with a fantastic team of over 200 native and non-native Mandarin teachers in the US and UK, [Manhattan Mandarin](ManhattanMandarin.com) knows what makes for fun and engaging communication between English and Chinese speakers!
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