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"How to Feed a Dictator (2026)" + Post Doc Drinks

"How to Feed a Dictator (2026)" + Post Doc Drinks

Sun, Aug 9, 5:00 PM
From The DocHouse Documentary Adventurers Group

Let's meet and watch a new 2026 documentary, recently premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and Sheffield Doc Fest "How To Feed A Dictator" at the Dochouse in Curzon Bloomsbury, a doc that explores the experiences of the personal chefs who served five brutal dictators. Let's head to Exmouth Market for drinks at Exmouth Arms, Coin Laundry, or Mikkeller Brewpub afterwards.

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Deep Impact (1998)

Deep Impact (1998)

Tue, Aug 4, 5:00 PM
From The Broo-kino's Film Club
3.4

Please meet on the ground floor of 184 Shepherds Bush Road just before 6pm and we will escort you to the 1st floor where our secret cinema is!

1 attendee
Dukefest 2026: Found Footage: The California Tapes / Beyond Shorts  - FREE

Dukefest 2026: Found Footage: The California Tapes / Beyond Shorts - FREE

Mon, Aug 3, 6:00 PM
From London Alt Gigs and Cult Cinema
4.8

Dukefest is the annual extravaganza put on by the cult and obscure footage-focused [Duke Mitchell Film Club](https://thedukemitchell.uk/events/dukefest-2026/#day2) - here's what's on Monday night: Found Footage: The California Tapes Join us for a delve into 10 vintage VHS tapes that we’ve picked up during our time in California over the last few years. We’ll check out the wildest clips from this assortment of super obscure finds we’ve unearthed, including how to use a camcorder, how to get fit sitting down, the side effects of Viagra and much more! Beyond Shorts Our special guest host Nicole McControversy is back with another selection of brain smashing short films from around the world. Expect a mind altering collection of oddities that will change the way you look at life. Join us on the night as Beyond Shorts returns for yet another mind-altering edition. Details available [here](https://thedukemitchell.uk/events/dukefest-2026/#day3). Show kicks off at 7:30pm but worth getting there bit before to bag seats so will be at pub from 7.

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Dukefest 2026: Evrim Mystery Show/The Marion Stokes VHS Archive Part 2 - FREE

Dukefest 2026: Evrim Mystery Show/The Marion Stokes VHS Archive Part 2 - FREE

Tue, Aug 4, 6:00 PM
From London Alt Gigs and Cult Cinema
4.8

Dukefest is the annual extravaganza put on by the cult and obscure footage-focused Duke Mitchell Film Club. This is night three, where part of the night is curated by Evrim(?) and the other part is made up of bits taken from the VHS recordings of Marion Stokes, a woman who apparently spent more than three decades recording American TV 24/7. And it's all free! I have no idea what to expect but I'm expecting it to be weird. Details available [here](https://thedukemitchell.uk/events/dukefest-2026/#day3). I don't know how long it'll be but it kicks off at half seven, half an hour after doors open. I'll be getting there at 7pm to grab a seat and I recommend you do too.

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Mandarin & English Exchange Group - Free Event in Marylebone

Mandarin & English Exchange Group - Free Event in Marylebone

Sat, Aug 1, 4:00 PM
From Manhattan Mandarin's Free Mandarin - English Exchange Group
4.5

Improve 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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Introducing: Spotlight on medieval London

Introducing: Spotlight on medieval London

Tue, Aug 11, 4:00 PM
From Film, Art and History Matters
4.9

This is the spotlight talk on a small exhibition. £2 attendance fee. I only have two tickets right now, I may be able to get more if there is interest. Let me know.

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While some events may require a fee, many documentary screenings in London are free or have optional contributions. Check event details on Meetup.

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Documentary screenings often draw diverse audiences, including filmmakers, offering a chance to network and engage with creatives in the industry.

Screenings in London can be frequent, but they depend on group organizers. Regular participants often find multiple events happening monthly.

It depends on local availability and organizer schedules. Keep checking Meetup for the latest updates on documentary screenings in London.

Absolutely! Attending documentary screenings is an excellent way to meet new people with similar interests when new to London.

Many events are free, but some documentary screenings may charge a fee or ask for contributions, which are specified in event details.

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