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"How to Feed a Dictator (2026)" + Post Doc Drinks
Sun, Aug 9, 5:00 PMLet'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.

Deep Impact (1998)
Tue, Aug 4, 5:00 PMPlease 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!

Dukefest 2026: Found Footage: The California Tapes / Beyond Shorts - FREE
Mon, Aug 3, 6:00 PMDukefest 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.

Dukefest 2026: Evrim Mystery Show/The Marion Stokes VHS Archive Part 2 - FREE
Tue, Aug 4, 6:00 PMDukefest 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.

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!

Introducing: Spotlight on medieval London
Tue, Aug 11, 4:00 PMThis 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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