Cultural Celebrations London

K&J Culture joint Picnic @ Primrose Hill 🇰🇷🍰☀️

K&J Culture joint Picnic @ Primrose Hill 🍙🇯🇵☀️

Join us for a fun afternoon picnic this bank holiday - with tasty snacks and great conversations! 祝日ピクニック開催: おやつ片手に楽しく話しましょう！ 🌳 **Where to Find Us - 集合場所** We’ll be gathering in our usual spot, under the Shakespeare Oak at Primrose Hill. いつもの場所、プリムローズ・ヒルにある「シェイクスピア・オーク」の木の下に集まります。 **What to Bring - 持ち物** To make this a fun communal vibe, we reccomend bringing a snack or drink to share. みんなで楽しい時間を過ごせるように、シェアできるスナックや飲み物を持ってきていただけると嬉しいです。 While any food is welcome, it would be great to see some Korean or Japanese inspired treats! どんな食べ物でも大歓迎ですが、韓国や日本にちなんだお料理やお菓子があると、さらに嬉しいです！ e.g. Onigiri, Kimbap, Mochi... 🍙🥢 例：おにぎり、キンパ、餅など… If you can bring a picnic blanket, or anything else that might be useful at a picnic, that would be really helpful. ピクニックシートや、ピクニックに役立ちそうなものを持ってきていただけると、とても助かります。 Unfortunately BBQ's are not allowed in the park. 残念ながら、公園内ではバーベキューは禁止されています。 **Who Can Join? - 参加できる方** Everyone interested in Korean or Japanese culture is welcome - no need to speak either language. 韓国や日本の文化に興味がある方なら、どなたでも大歓迎です。 This will be a joint event with the Korean Culture Meetup. 今回は「Korean Culture Meetup」との合同イベントです。 Our events have a friendly, inclusive atmosphere. 私たちのイベントは、フレンドリーで誰でも参加しやすい雰囲気です。 There's usually a mix of newcomers and regulars who will make you feel welcome. 初参加の方と常連の方がいつも一緒に参加しているので、初めての方も安心して楽しめます。 🌤 **Weather- 天** Fingers crossed for good weather, but if it rains heavily we'll move to a pub nearby. I'll leave a comment here if we decide to move. 晴れることを願っていますが、もし雨が強く降った場合は、近くのパブへ移動します。場所を変更する場合は、こちらにコメントでお知らせします。 Let’s leave no litter behind, and create some great memories together. ゴミを残さず、みんなで素敵な思い出を作りましょう。

Nottinghill Carnival 2026

Join me at NHC 2026! Notting Hill Carnival is the UKs largest street festival, celebrating Caribbean heritage, culture, and arts with over 2 million attendees. Held annually in West London during the August bank holiday weekend, the event features a vibrant parade, sound systems, steel bands, and traditional Caribbean food. The date may be Sunday and/or Monday - it will be confirmed with those that RSVP. Admin fee: £3pp

Notting Hill Carnival

Discuss & Social 🍷 Traditional feminine/masculine energy in dating

*IMPORTANT: Our events are 100% free and volunteer-run, but we gather at a fantastic café that expects all guests to purchase food or drink - we ask everyone to buy at least £4 worth of food/drink (e.g. a tea, coffee, drink and snack) after you arrive. It's not allowed to bring outside food or drinks.* **Make new friends and chat about everything from daily life to big world issues in our no-judgment space. This week's topic:** Your TikTok feed is full of "tradwives" baking from scratch, while dating coaches tell men to become "high-value providers" with dominant energy. While many love the idea of modern independence, others are telling us that equality is to blame for all of nowadays' dating problems. Are we destroying the butterflies by making everything too equal, or are we being seduced by romanticised myths about masculinity and femininity? 1. Do internet trends like the "provider mindset" or "tradwife" lifestyle actually change what you want on a first date? 2. How you feel about traditional dating roles, like who should plan the venue or make the first move to keep the chemistry alive? 3. Can there be romance without falling into old-fashioned or restrictive gender stereotypes? *Skip the small talk and join a room of global minds and cosmopolitans for our weekly conversation lounge. Find meaningful and international perspectives on modern culture, relationships, and society. No expertise needed - just an open mind and your life experiences. Come for the perspectives. Stay for the connections.* **🍸 THE VIBE** * **Curated Conversations:** Thoughtful, intriguing, and deep. It's more about our personal journeys and lived experiences, less about academic point-scoring. * **Cinematic Backdrop:** Hosted in a moody lounge perfect for late-night drinks and cozy conversation. * **Fluid Mingling:** A balance of guided group discussions and casual socializing over drinks. * **A Global Collective:** Connect with international graduates, London's creatives, open-minded travelers, etc. **🕒 THE RUN SHEET** * **19:30 – 20:00 \| The Warm Up:** Arrive, grab a cocktail, and chat casually as everyone settles into the lounge.. * **20:00 – 21:30 \| The Discussion Circles:** We move into our hosted conversation circles. We shuffle groups so you meet new faces. * **21:30 – Late \| The After\-Chat:** Shift to casual socializing. The lounge bar stays open late for socialising and drinks. **📜 OUR DISCUSSION CODE (rules of engagement)** 1. **Curiosity over judgement:** We're here to explore how different people think. Listen, ask questions, learn from each other. Every view is a puzzle and we want to understand all angles without judging the people who bring them. 2. **Respect the mic:** This is a shared space, not a soapboxing stage. Give everyone a chance to speak. 3. **Don't take it personally:** We can explore different views while remaining completely kind and respectful to the people sharing them. 4. **Be Present:** We put our phones away during the conversation to truly connect with the people around us. **📍 THE LOGISTICS** * **Where:** The lounge bar/cafe at Curzon Aldgate, 2 Canter Way, E1 8PS. * **Entry:** Free to join the discussion. The bar/cafe requests all guests to order drinks or snacks - we ask everyone is to spend minimum £4 as soon as you arrive.. * **Dress Code:** Smart/City Casual * **Transport:** Aldgate East, Aldgate, Tower Hill/Gateway stations are all within a 5-minute walk. **✅ "Pending approval" to group?** Please wait until you are approved as we're balancing participants across different channel pools. **🌎 ABOUT US** **World Citizens** is London's premier cosmopolitan collective. For over 15 years, we have curated high-vibe spaces, salon discussions, and cultural mixers for global minds, young professionals, and international expats living in the capital. **\*Our other weekly events\*** \- Friday evening socials every week \- Cafe tour around London every Saturday \- Canary Wharf socials every other Wednesday \- Outdoor fun \(hiking\, kayaking\, etc\) every weekend \- Dining\, cultural and travel activities on\-demand **JOIN OUR TEAM!** We're all volunteers, so if you enjoy organizing activities or events in your spare time, while meeting great people every week, send a message to our team account "TP"! **DISCLAIMER** We are a 100% volunteer-run team. Though we have high standards in planning, this is a private informal activity so we cannot be liable for any damage or inconvenience. However, we put safety and comfort first. We take all complaints seriously, and take severe action against any harassment, verbal or non-verbal, and anti-social behaviour, towards our guests or team members. We collaborate with the police when needed. We take photos and videos which may include you to help promote the community in line with GDPR Data Protection law, as well as stock photos from Pexels or Unsplash. We may restrict or prioritize guests at our own discretion for safety, quality and logistics reasons. While our team's decisions may not be perfect we ask that you follow our decisions first and raise any disputes to discuss with us later and privately. By attending you understand, agree with and respect all terms of this disclaimer.

Chocolate Nation - NHC Sunday ( Soca )

😍❤️😍 COLOURFUL CARNIVAL 😍❤️😍

Capturing Culture, Colour & Movement at Notting Hill Carnival Come and shoot the vibrancy and spontaneity of Notting Hill Carnival with thoughtful composition and storytelling. Once again West London is taken over with dazzling floats, beautifully dressed performers, ear bending sound systems and sound of steel bands over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Join us at the city's biggest street party and one of the most colourful events of the year! Shoot the elaborate floats and costumed performers as they dance along the parade route. Today is children's day. We will have some optional exercises to help you focus and of course help will be provided with camera settings if needed. EXPERIENCE * Any EQUIPMENT * Any camera * Any lens * Kit lens if fine OTHER ESSENTIALS * Check with TFL for any disruptions that may delay your journey * Check the weather and dress appropriately CONTACT Alex 07956 264049 **PHOTOGRAPHY TRAVEL WEEKENDS** **BERLIN - Oct 2026** **[https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/315327779](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/315327779)** **VENICE - Oct 2026** **[https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/313109100/](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/313109100/)** **VALENCIA - Jan 2027** **[https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/313109100](https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events/313109100)** **MONTHLY EVENTS** **[http://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events](http://www.meetup.com/londonphotographic/events)**

Dan's Richmond Pub Crawl 😎🍻

🔭NASA Confirms Life on Mars: View With Wine, Music & Telescopes ☾P Date☽🪐

If you're looking for sensational headlines - this group is defo not for you! But seriously - do you look up and marvel with insatiable curiosity at both the beauty and the wonder of the **universe?** How it began, our place in it, how life evolved and where else in the cosmos other non-microbial life might live ( 99% of stars have exoplanets orbiting - some similar to Earth with atmospheres) so u have to be naively delusional to believe we are alone in the universe)? **And no I didn't make it up - unless you live in hibernation or have zero idea about our greatest endeavours - you'll know NASA really have found the best evidence to date of ancient life on Mars following further scientific verification of the biological signatures of current microbe life discovered on Venus a few years ago.** So we'll defo take a look at the red planet as well the majestic rings of **Saturn and it's** potential life harbouring moon, , the international space station, Tau Ceti star with **2 Earth like planets** orbiting in the habitable zone, remnants of **supernova** witnessed by our early ancestors plus a range of other fascinating celestial wonderments (comets, star systems, **galaxies**) over drinks and engaging chats and banter this Aug fully hosted by me - a passionate amateur astronomer and former global Reuters journalist covering cutting edge big picture science related stories. In between observing - we'll have **drinks and engaging chats** on all astronomy related topics for those inclined (Astrobiology, SETI/Femi Paradox, cosmology, space exploration, exoplanetology, astrophysics etc) as well as non space chatter and banter too. No doubt I'll hear the usual jokes we've all heard hundreds of times before! If those don't make you laugh, then my impersonation of Los Angeles ET will! 👽 **====Free Astronomy Club =====** Over the years we have enjoyed numerous social evenings of stargazing and thought provoking chatter with people of all ages and varying levels of astronomy knowledge - so complete beginners that are genuinely curious about the universe are very welcome. If you are just looking to meet generic randoms that you have nothing in common with / share passio**ns** then there are other groups that easily cater for that. The world renowed **BBC Television Sky at Night** also attended our events pre covid and interviewed some of us for it's show that aired on BBC1 in Feb 2019. BBC **Radio London** (94.9 FM / digital) were there Aug 2023 to cover our meteor shower event broadcasting live to millions of Londoners for 3 hours You don't need a telescope as you will be able to view through scopes belonging to me and other club members (as long as you behave responsibly and don't temper with expensive equipment). If you have your own telescope/binoculars feel free to bring along and I can help you setting it up if you're a newbie. **====ITINERARY=====** We will meet outside Camden Station. After a short wait for anyone delayed, I will escort everyone to our observation point in the park about 15-20 minutes walk away and brief you in terms of what to expect, observing etiquette, tips, equipment handling and take any questions you have - weather general or astronomy/cosmology related. **After Drinks:** on work nights - unless I have a important 9AM Thursday deadline for a client presentation I need to deliver or something - most of us usually head our way back to Camden for another drink till about 1am. I will annouce the pub to all on the walk back. **===What Can You Expect To See (this time of year)? ====** * Orion Nebula * Jupiter and 4 moons * Meteors * Andromedia Galaxy * Saturn, rings & moon * Star clusters such as the Pleiades & Owl Cluster etc * International Space station fly by * Venus & Mercury * Binary & tripple star systems (think planet *Tatooine in* Starwars!), * Neptune * Uranuus * Mars * Our moon * A look towards the galactic centre where that supermassive £22b black hole sits (Sagittarius A) More here from Jodrell Bank Observatory/Astrophysics Centre: [http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/astronomy/nightsky/](http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/astronomy/nightsky/) Guide to viewing the cosmos for beginners: [https://phys.org/news/2018-05-universe-distant-starstips-cosmology-backyard.html#jCp](https://phys.org/news/2018-05-universe-distant-starstips-cosmology-backyard.html#jCp) **===Weather Dependent=====** The event is subject to clear skies forecasts on the night so if on the actual afternoon of the event the weather forecasts looks unsuitable beyond doubt then I will postpone so please check the event status on the day of the event . If this event is still listed here at 5PM on the day, it will be going ahead at the designated day and time! Happy Stargazing Lucas Skywalker (Amateur Musical Astronomer)

🥟🌶️ Saturday Social in a Chilean Café 🗿 Paddington Walk & Drinks Later 🌍

**IMPORTANT:** **while** **we're always 100% free to join, the venues where we meet expect everyone to buy something to eat or drink during our stay. Please support these cafes, bars, pubs like when younormally go out with friends for drinks or food!** Join our Saturday Social at a special Chilean Cafe between Hyde Park and Paddington to enjoy some drinks and plates from the Latin American country's cuisine while meeting open-minded, international friends in London. Whether you’re new to the city or just want great conversation, World Citizens' café social is the perfect way to ease into your Saturday. **✨ What to Expect:** • A welcoming table or two at a Chilean cafe with multiple food and drink options. • Young professionals aged 20s to 30s, students, creatives, internationals. • Low-pressure, real conversations and occasional hosted discussions - no awkward silence. *• Afterwards: option for a relaxed open tour to explore the area or go for drinks, food or other activities together!* **🕑 Time & Place:** **\- 2:00 \- 4:00 PM:** Casual mixing and some guided conversations **\- 4:00 PM onwards:** stay there or walk around exploring the area, drinks and/or dinner later on. 🍺 **The event is 100% free - please order drinks/snacks throughout the event as it helps us stay welcome at the venue and keep our spot!** **🌍 Who It’s For:** • 20s & 30s: young professionals, grad students, creatives, internationals • Solo newcomers, returning members, and plus-ones are all welcome We always encourage diverse, inclusive and equal representation at our events ❤️ **🤝 Why We Do This:** Our café socials are part of the **World Citizens** community - a 100% non-commercial, volunteer-run group for those who value openness, culture, and real connection. Many regulars first meet here before joining our **Friday Socials** and other bigger events! **💬 New? Nervous? No worries!** We’ve all been new once. Our volunteer hosts are friendly and happy to introduce you. Just come as you are! **🔗 Love this vibe? Join us for more:** • 🎉 **Friday Night Socials** in Central London • 🎨 **Walks, museum visits & cultural outings** See all upcoming events here: 👉 [https://www.meetup.com/worldcitizen/events/](https://www.meetup.com/worldcitizen/events/) **DISCLAIMER:** We are a 100% volunteer-run team. Despite careful planning and structure this is a private informal activity, so we cannot be liable for any damage or inconvenience. However, we put safety and comfort first. We take all complaints seriously, and take severe action against any form of harassment, verbal or non-verbal, and anti-social behaviour. We collaborate with the police if needed. We take photos and videos which may include you to help promote the community in line with GDPR Data Protection law, as well as stock photos from Pexels or Unsplash. We may restrict or prioritize guests at our own discretion for safety, quality and logistics reasons. While our admin decisions may not always be perfect we ask that you follow our decisions first and raise any disputes to discuss with us later and privately. By attending you understand, agree with and respect all terms of this disclaimer.

LoMAZ Extra: Agni & Amor: Storytelling & Live Music Evening

**Join us for captivating tales of Fire & Love, accompanied by live music performances** **under the canopies of the Master Shipwright’s House.** The Crick Crack Club presents an unforgettable evening of myth, fairy tales, and live music for adults. Master storytellers Ben Haggarty and Steph Brittain explore love, loss, power, magic, and transformation through evocative performances, accompanied by original music from Narotam Horn and an exceptional ensemble. Expect spellbinding tales drawn from global, Celtic, and Hindu traditions in an immersive four-hour experience. Step into the mythopoetic furnace. This is a place where rules aren't broken lightly. The event is part of the Totally Thames Festival. Contains mature themes including death, violence, sex, and mythic imagery. **Read more here: [https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/whats-on/agni-amor-tales-of-love-and-fire-27371/](https://thamesfestivaltrust.org/whats-on/agni-amor-tales-of-love-and-fire-27371/)** **MEET DETAILS:** **FROM 4.30pm: MEET AT DOG AND BELL PUB (optional)** Address: 116 Prince St, London SE8 3JD Look out for the LoMAZ sign on a table and host who will be wearing a LoMAZ badge. **5.30pm: ENTER THE SHIPWRIGHT'S HOUSE** Address: Watergate Street, London SE8 3JF **10pm-Late: PUB SOCIAL (optional)** We'll head back to the Dog and Bell pub for a social chit chat over drinks. Address: 116 Prince St, London SE8 3JD **TICKETS:** **You will need to buy your own ticket for this event.** **They cost from £17.50 and can be booked [here.](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/agni-amor-storytelling-live-music-evening-tickets-1994518665018?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnjHucJ6yqecAZ_ry9EAqlh5pc5r_Xuk6dUpIHBR2pUF0ZH-QVEA5jOlvA0a8_aem_O0WyXLFDUlKgnOmxAZMmqw&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3)** **EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP:** Please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. The link will be posted in the Event Comments 48 hours before the event. *NB* *Joining this WhatsApp group will make your phone number visible to other members in the group.* **PLEASE READ:** LoMAZ events are run by volunteers. If you RSVP but can no longer attend, please change your RSVP as soon as possible, otherwise you will be marked as a 'no show'. Please see the **[About Us section](https://www.meetup.com/london-museums-a-z-for-30s-40s/)** for more information about the group and how it works. **Thank you for your interest in the group & being part of LoMAZ.** 📸 Follow LoMAZ on **[Instagram.](https://www.instagram.com/londonmuseumsatoz/)**

Ecstatic Dance London - ECSTATIC RAVE: Saturday Night Wellness Rave & Cacao

### 🌙 **SATURDAY NIGHT ECSTATIC RAVE - Ecstatic Movement Journeys through Sound, Rhythm & Ritual** **7:00PM–9:45PM Dance \| 9:45PM–10:15PM Fruit Social** **Ecstatic Dance London \| Tufnell Park** Please note an RSVP here on meetup is not a ticket. To reserve your place please book via eventbrite, thank you. Book here: Each Saturday night, we open the doors to a new **sonic adventure,** from the deep bass of **Shamanic Bass Temple**, to the exotic pulse of **Desert Grooves**, the fiery release of **Catharsis or MVMNT,** and the uplifting and heart-opening **electronic** dance music of **My Ecstatic Odyssey** or fun & soulful **Ecstatic Disco** nights! Every session is a **unique genre-specific experience** *(please check which event you've signed up to!)* yet all follow the same timeless flow, the **ecstatic wave,** a rise and return through the natural rhythms of our human energy: building from the cacao ceremony to the wild euphoric peak, then softening back into grounded peace and ending with a relaxation phase. ### **✨ What to Expect:** * 🎶 **Next-level, ecstatic dance journeys!** * 🥁 **Live percussion** to ignite the dancefloor and merge rhythm with movement * 🍫 **Heart-opening cacao ceremony** & positive intention setting to begin the night * 🔊 **Awesome sound system** & mesmerising visuals for full sensory immersion * 💃 A sacred, safe, and playful space to dance freely, express, release & connect * 🍉 **Complimentary fruit social** afterwards to nourish & unwind together * 💫 **The best Saturday night out and no hangover!** No alcohol. No drugs. Just pure music, movement, and magic. Join London’s longest-running ecstatic dance community- **Ecstatic Dance London**, pioneers of the UK’s **Sober ReLOVEution** since 2009. No experience needed, all welcome. ### 💜 **ALL UPCOMING WELLBEING EVENTS, RETREATS, FESTIVALS +CREWING:** **Website:** [ecstaticdancelondon.com/events](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events/ "https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events/") **Linktree:** [linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon](https://linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon "https://linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon") **Instagram:** [@ecstaticdance_london](https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london "https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london") **Mailing list:** [https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london "https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london") **💛FREE CREW SPACES:** We'd be very happy to hear from you if you'd like to help us in exchange for a free ticket! Requirement - you need to have attended at least two indoor events before you can join the crew. [Please complete the sign up form ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2I2tnQA0YOv_RmSbRYcLHW8fEUkTmUtQibWk8XX6zs "https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2I2tnQA0YOv_RmSbRYcLHW8fEUkTmUtQibWk8XX6zs")and we'll be in touch.