Culture Groups London

🍷 🥤 International Social Hub 🍻 New Venue

**Please note: The first 200 RSVPs are free 🎉 After that, there will be a small £3 entry fee, payable at the event by card or Apple Pay.** **Join us for a relaxed social evening with** **International Social Hub****.** **This event is for anyone who wants to meet new people, make friends, and enjoy a friendly international atmosphere. Whether you’re new to London, looking to expand your social circle, or just fancy a casual evening out, you’re very welcome to join us.** **Expect a chilled evening with drinks, conversations, new faces, and good vibes 🍷** **We’ll also have some light board and table games available on the night to help break the ice 🎲 You’re welcome to bring your own games too, especially if you have something fun and easy for a group to play.** **When you arrive, one of our hosts will welcome you, explain how the evening works, and give you a name label so it’s easier to recognise who is part of the event.** **You’re free to casually chat with anyone at the meetup, and if you’re coming alone or feeling a little shy, don’t worry — the hosts will be there to help you settle in, introduce you to others, and make it easier to break the ice.** **We’ll also have some light board and table games available, which are a great way to get conversations started and meet people in a relaxed way 🎲** **Later in the evening, we may head to a club together for anyone who wants to continue the night. This is completely optional, so you can join us or simply enjoy the main social event.** **To keep the event safe and enjoyable for everyone, we ask all attendees to be respectful towards other guests, venue staff, and hosts at all times. Abusive, aggressive, inappropriate, or disrespectful behaviour will not be tolerated.** **Please also respect people’s personal boundaries. Do not send unwanted messages to other attendees after the event, especially if you have not been invited to do so.** **Come along, say hello, and let’s make London feel a little more social 🌍** **See you there,** **International Social Hub**

Japanese Culture - Monthly Pub Social

**Welcome to our group!** **グループへようこそ！** ​Whether you're curious about Japan, a fan of Japanese culture, or a native speaker yourself, this is a great place to share your passion, socialise or practice your language skills. 日本文化に興味がある方、日本が大好きな方、ネイティブの方も大歓迎です！趣味を共有したり、交流を深めたり、語学スキルを磨いたりできる温かいコミュニティです。 ​Our events are a fun way to create lasting friendships through cultural exchange. 文化交流を通じて、楽しみながら素敵な友情を育むことができます。 ​**Where we'll meet \| 開催場所** We meet on the first Saturday of each month at the Cittie of Yorke pub, a short walk from Chancery Lane Station. 毎月第1土曜日に、チャンセリー・レーン駅から徒歩すぐのパブ「Cittie of Yorke」で集まっています。 ​Look out for a small sign on our table that says "Meetup". テーブルの上に置かれた「Meetup」と書かれた小さな案内板を目印にお越しください。 ​There’s always a friendly mix of regulars and newcomers - everyone is welcome. いつも常連さんから初参加の方まで和気あいあいと楽しんでいますので、どなたでもお気軽にご参加ください。 ​Feel free to come and go whenever you like, but please remember to RSVP if you plan to join. 途中の出入りは自由ですが、準備の都合上、事前参加登録（RSVP）をお願いいたします。 ​We can’t wait to meet you, and share some laughs and great memories together! 皆さんとお会いし、一緒に楽しい思い出を作れることを楽しみにしています！

London Society FOOD - Bang Bang Oriental Food Hall

Have you ever wanted to discover a variety of cuisines to choose from where you end up being spoilt for choice? If so, then this is the right place for you. Welcome to another food event where all of this is possible. This is your chance to select any cuisine of choice and converse amongst one another. With this particular event, we’ll be eating at ‘Bang Bang Oriental Foodhall’. ‘Bang Bang’ has been around a ince 2017 onwards and have offered a wide range of authentic eastern Asian food where they excel in quantity, quality, flavour and authenticity. So if you’re hungry, feel free to choose from 27 different vendors and dine at the table. To check out more, please see their website at: https://www.bangbangoriental.com My fellow explorers, if you enjoyed the event, I’m more than happy to accept any donations which of course are optional but will go a long way to help me unlock and deliver even more exciting and engaging events and resources: https://www.paypal.me/calvinjoy WHAT - Food at ‘Bang Bang Oriental Foodhall’
WHERE - Bang Bang Oriental Foodhall https://maps.app.goo.gl/zV7zzGFW7ir61qHE6?g_st=ipc WHEN - 6pm - 8pm
MEETING POINT - Outside Bang Bang Oriental Foodhall
NEAREST STATION - Colindale Station
REQUIREMENTS - Just your good behaviour Disclaimers: Please be on your best behaviour and respect one another. This group doesn’t tolerate any misbehaviour and misconduct. Should such a thing take place, you will be removed. If you ask a question that either already has the answer to it or doesn’t relate to the event at all, I won’t respond. Whenever an event takes place, I will cut off contact 20 minutes after the event commences. If you message even 1 minute after the cut off time, I won’t be available as I’m conducting the event. There will be photography and videography by myself so if you are photo conscious and/or do not want to be in the video, do kindly inform me and I’ll try my utmost best to not involve you in the picture. Let’s all be responsible but please be aware you come at your own risk. Do be mindful of your possessions, belongings and most importantly, your safety. The ‘London society of explorers’ accept no risk of liability at this event. Jo

T is for The Coming of Age exhibition @ Wellcome Collection

*"Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art."* (Stanislaw Jerzy Lec) **Join us at the Wellcome Collection for The Coming of Age exhibition.** ‘The Coming of Age’ explores experiences and perceptions of ageing, from adolescence to later life, and asks how societies can adapt for us all to age better. Across the globe, people are living longer. One in ten children in the UK are expected to live beyond the age of 100. But who gets to live longer and ‘age well’? This exhibition explores how experiences of age are shaped by our environment, culture and society. ‘The Coming of Age’ features 150 artworks and objects, from historical artefacts to works by contemporary artists including John Coplans, Serena Korda, Suzanne Lacy, Anna Maria Maiolino, Rory Pilgrim, Paula Rego and more. Bringing together different perspectives from art, science and popular culture, this exhibition challenges assumptions about life stages and asks what greater longevity means for all of us. **Read more here:** **[https://wellcomecollection.org/exhibitions/the-coming-of-age](https://wellcomecollection.org/exhibitions/the-coming-of-age)** __________________________________________________________ **MEET DETAILS:** **FROM 2.00pm: MEET AT WELLCOME COLLECTION CAFE (optional)** Address: 183 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BE Look out for the LoMAZ sign on the cafe table and host who will be wearing a LoMAZ badge. **2.30pm: ENTER THE MUSEUM/EXHIBITION** Address: 183 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BE **4.15pm-Late: PUB SOCIAL: THE CROWN AND ANCHOR (optional)** We'll head to a local pub for a social chit chat over drinks. **Address:** 137 Drummond Street, NW1 2HL __________________________________________________________ **TICKETS:** **Entrance is FREE and no ticket is required.** **GETTING THERE:** **[https://wellcomecollection.org/visit-us](https://wellcomecollection.org/visit-us)** **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. This event has an attendee limit as we prefer a smaller, friendlier group. 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/)** Image credit: or um fio (By a Thread), from Fotopoemação (Photopoemaction) series, 1976/2017, Anna Maria Maiolino, Photographed by Regina Vater. Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth. © Anna Maria Maiolino.

Holland Park Kyoto Garden Walk & Japan House

​Let's make the most of the beautiful autumn colours, and go for a walk in Holland Park's Kyoto Garden! 🍁 美しい紅葉の季節を最大限に楽しむために、ホランド・パーク内にある京都庭園へ散歩に行きましょう！ ​We'll meet at Pret a Manger, near Holland Park Station. I'll be there from 2:00 PM, and we'll wait for everyone to arrive. 集合場所はホランド・パーク駅近くのPret a Mangerです。私は午後2時から待っていますので、皆さんが揃うのを待ちましょう。 ​Feel free to grab a drink and join us as we chat and get to know each other before we begin our walk. 散歩を始める前に、ぜひ飲み物を買っておしゃべりをしながらお互いに交流しましょう。 ​At around 2:20 we'll start heading to the park. Along the way we will explore beautiful sights, statues, wildlife and eventually the Kyoto garden - a peaceful space inspired by Japanese zen rock gardens. 午後2時20分頃に公園へ向かって出発します。道中では美しい景色や彫像、野生動物などを楽しみながら、日本の禅の枯山水庭園にインスパイアされた穏やかな空間である京都庭園を目指します。 ​We will take some time to relax and look around the garden. The walk will end in Kensington High street, where you can leave, or stay with us as we go to Japan House to see their free 'Kyotographie' exhibition. 庭園でゆっくりと過ごし、散策を楽しみます。散歩はケンジントン・ハイ・ストリートで終了となります。ここで解散することもできますし、そのまま一緒にジャパン・ハウスへ移動して無料の「KYOTOGRAPHIE」展を見に行くこともできます。 To keep our walk relaxed and manageable, the group size will be limited. If you can no longer join us, please update your RSVP so someone else can take your spot. みんなで落ち着いて散策を楽しみ、スムーズに移動できるよう、参加人数を制限させていただきます。もし参加できなくなってしまった場合は、他の方が参加できるようRSVP（参加登録）の変更をお願いいたします。 ​See you there! 👋 それでは、お会いできるのを楽しみにしています！

Japanese & Korean Culture - Cafe Social 🇯🇵

**Welcome to our group!** If you're interested in Japanese cultural exchange, this is the perfect place to share your passion, socialise, or practice your language skills. 私たちのグループへようこそ！日本文化に興味がある方は、ぜひ私たちのフレンドリーなミートアップにご参加ください。情熱を共有したり、交流したり、語学力を磨いたりするのに最適な場所です。 ​This will be a joint event with the Korean Culture Meetup. In order to make the transition into separate Korean & Japanese groups smoother, RSVPs will reopen on 1st September. 合同イベントのお知らせ： 今回は「韓国文化ミートアップ」との合同イベントになります。将来的に韓国文化グループと日本文化グループをスムーズに分離するため、RSVP（参加申し込み）は9月1日に再開いたします。 ​**Location / 開催場所** ​We meet monthly at Ediné, a cosy Korean cafe near Holborn—where you can enjoy great conversations and maybe try a delicious drink or snack, too. 毎月、ホルボーン駅近くにある居心地の良い韓国カフェ「Ediné」で集まっています。素晴らしい会話を楽しみながら、美味しいドリンクやスナックも味わえます。 ​**Finding Our Group / グループの探し方** ​Just look out for a small sign on our table saying "Meetup". テーブルの上にある「Meetup」と書かれた小さなサインを目印にお越しください。 ​Waitlist Policy / ウェイティングリストについて ​Seating is limited, so if you're on the waitlist, please arrive after 3:30 PM, when the cafe gets a bit quieter. 席数に限りがあるため、ウェイティングリストにお並びの方は、店内が少し落ち着く午後3時30分以降にお越しください。 ​**What to Expect/イベントの雰囲気** ​There is usually a welcoming mix of new faces and regulars. アットホームな雰囲気： 初参加の方と常連さんが混ざり合った、和やかな雰囲気です。 ​**Flexible Seating:** We have a wide range of interests in this group, so feel free to move around the tables and chat with different people whenever you like. Don’t worry about switching seats to find your crowd! **自由な席移動**： 多様な興味を持ったメンバーが集まっていますので、いつでも自由にくつろいで他のテーブルの人とおしゃべりしてください。自分に合ったグループを見つけるために席を移動しても全く問題ありません！ ​**RSVP Notice - の注意点** ​We aim to welcome everyone who wants to come, but RSVPs may close if the waitlist grows too long. 参加を希望されるすべての方を歓迎したいと考えておりますが、ウェイティングリストが長くなりすぎた場合はRSVPを締め切ることがあります。 ​See you soon! 👋 近いうちにお会いしましょう！

P is for Light & Magic-The Birth of Photography at Tate Modern

*“Tate Modern to reframe the history of photography with major Pictorialism exhibition”* (Mark Westall) **Join us at the Tate Modern for Light and Magic- The Birth of Art Photography** *Light and Magic* is the first major exhibition to explore pictorialism as a global movement. Discover how artists became pioneers of the darkroom, transforming our understanding of photography and image making. Bringing together over 200 rare prints by over 80 artists from Seoul to Sydney, New York to Cape Town and Brazil to Singapore, this truly international exhibition takes a fresh and inclusive look at the history of photography. Featuring never-before seen works from around the world alongside pieces from Tate’s Collection, *Light and Magic* highlights the vast and varied artistic possibilities of photography as a medium. **Read more** **[here](https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/light-and-magic)** **MEET DETAILS:** **FROM 1.30pm: MEET AT Corner at the Tate Modern (optional)** Address: Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG Look out for the LoMAZ sign on the cafe table and host/s who will be wearing LoMAZ badges. **2pm: ENTER THE MUSEUM/EXHIBITION** Address: Bankside, London SE1 9TG **4:30pm-Late: PUB SOCIAL (optional)** We'll head to a local pub for a social chit chat over drinks. Address: TBC 48 hours before event **TICKETS:** **You will need to purchase your own ticket for this event.** \*\*Please book [here ](https://shop.tate.org.uk/ticket/time?prid=380538-20261018)\*\*and choose the 2pm slot (or thereabouts). Ticket: £20 Ticket with Art Pass: £10 Members: free, no need to book **GETTING THERE:** Southwark (Jubilee Line, 600 metres approx Blackfriars: District and Circle Line, 800 metres approx St Paul's: Central Line, 1,100 metres approx. [Directions](https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern) **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, for those on the confirmed going list. *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. This event has an attendee limit as we prefer a smaller, friendlier group. 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/)** Image credit: Lucia Bravo

BCS - Badminton 3 HOURS £10 - KX SOMERS TOWN

D is for DNA - We go Way Back @ The Crick

**Join us at the Crick for ‘We Go Way Back’ - exploring DNA on their late night opening.** ### Unlock the secrets hidden in our DNA and discover the extraordinary story of humanity. This immersive new exhibition takes you on a journey through time. Explore how revolutionary ancient DNA research reveals hidden ancestry, vast migrations and the diseases that shaped us. Find out how science is uncovering the deep connections that link us all – across centuries, continents and cultures. **Read more [here](https://www.crick.ac.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/we-go-way-back)** **MEET DETAILS:** **FROM 6.15pm:** Address: **The Francis Crick Institute** 1 Midland Road London NW1 1AT Look out for the LoMAZ host who will be wearing a LoMAZ badge and be carrying a museum stool just outside/ inside the min entrance (tbc in event chatgroup in WhatsApp) **6.30pm: ENTER THE MUSEUM/EXHIBITION - possible group tour. TBC.** **8pm-Late: PUB SOCIAL (optional)** We'll head to a local pub for a social chit chat over drinks. **TICKETS:** **Free event. No registration needed.** **GETTING THERE:** ***North of the British Library - [here](https://www.crick.ac.uk/about-us/visit-us)*** **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, for those on the confirmed going list. *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. This event has an attendee limit as we prefer a smaller, friendlier group. 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/)** Image credit: Photo by MJH SHIKDER on Unsplash

N is for...'The 90s: Art and Fashion' exhibition at Tate Britain

*"Optimism: that’s what defined the ’90s. There wasn’t a lot of money floating around, but you didn’t need much. We had imagination. Oh, and people went out. We all had day jobs, but we’d roll out of a club and go straight to work. The ’90s was about people searching for identities – and having fun doing it."* (Edward Enninful, curator) **Join us at Tate Britain as we explore the The 90s: Art and Fashion exhibition - a decade characterised by its bold creativity and rebellious spirit** Curated by fashion industry game changer Edward Enninful OBE, whose lived experience of the decade informs the exhibition, *The 90s: Art and Fashion* examines a defining period in which a groundswell of creativity changed the face of British culture. As Britain began to emerge from recession, a new dawn of optimism, freedom, and rebellion was ushered in, epitomised by a new generation of diverse creative talent. Seen through Edward Enninful’s eyes, this sense of opportunity resulted in art, design, fashion and photography fusing into one potent cultural force, signalling an audacious renewal of British spirit. The exhibition explores how long-held hierarchies were dismantled, with high art and pop culture feeding into one another, and reflects both the energy and the challenges of the decade, looking at the enduring influence of key figures who emerged during this time. *The 90s: Art and Fashion* brings together photography, fashion, art and design, including iconic images by photographers including Juergen Teller, David Sims and Corinne Day. These are shown alongside the work of artists like Steve McQueen, Damien Hirst, Sarah Lucas, and Yinka Shonibare, as well as fashion film and music culture, including collections by decade defining designers Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, and John Galliano. **Read more here: [https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/the-90s](https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/the-90s)** **And here: [https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/the-90s-tate-exhibition](https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/the-90s-tate-exhibition)** *** **MEET DETAILS:** **FROM 1.30pm: MEET IN TATE BRITAIN DJANOGLY CAFE (LOWER FLOOR) (optional)** Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG The host will share the table location as soon as she arrives. Look out for the LoMAZ sign on the cafe table! **2.00pm: ENTER THE EXHIBITION** Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG **4.00pm - Late: PUB SOCIAL (optional)** *Location tbc 48 hours before event* *** **TICKETS:** **You will need to purchase your own ticket for this event.** **Please book here:** **[https://shop.tate.org.uk/ticket/time?prid=375284-20261115](https://shop.tate.org.uk/ticket/time?prid=375284-20261115) and choose the 2:00pm slot (or thereabouts).** Ticket: £22 / £11 Art Pass Members: free **GETTING THERE:** [https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain](https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain) **Nearest train stations:** Vauxhall, Victoria **Nearest tube stations:** Pimlico, Vauxhall **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, for those on the confirmed going list. *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. This event has an attendee limit as we prefer a smaller, friendlier group. 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/)** Image credit: Juergen Teller, Young Pink Kate, London 1998 © Juergen Teller

Japanese & Korean Culture - Cafe Social 🇯🇵

**Welcome to our group!** If you're interested in Japanese cultural exchange, this is the perfect place to share your passion, socialise, or practice your language skills. 私たちのグループへようこそ！日本文化に興味がある方は、ぜひ私たちのフレンドリーなミートアップにご参加ください。情熱を共有したり、交流したり、語学力を磨いたりするのに最適な場所です。 ​This will be a joint event with the Korean Culture Meetup. 合同イベントのお知らせ： 今回は「韓国文化ミートアップ」との合同イベントになります。 ​**Location / 開催場所** ​We meet monthly at Ediné, a cosy Korean cafe near Holborn—where you can enjoy great conversations and maybe try a delicious drink or snack, too. 毎月、ホルボーン駅近くにある居心地の良い韓国カフェ「Ediné」で集まっています。素晴らしい会話を楽しみながら、美味しいドリンクやスナックも味わえます。 ​**Finding Our Group / グループの探し方** ​Just look out for a small sign on our table saying "Meetup". テーブルの上にある「Meetup」と書かれた小さなサインを目印にお越しください。 ​**Waitlist Policy / ウェイティングリストについて** ​Seating is limited, so if you're on the waitlist, please arrive after 3:30 PM, when the cafe gets a bit quieter. 席数に限りがあるため、ウェイティングリストにお並びの方は、店内が少し落ち着く午後3時30分以降にお越しください。 ​**What to Expect - イベントの雰囲気** ​There is usually mix of new faces and welcoming regulars. アットホームな雰囲気： 初参加の方と常連さんが混ざり合った、和やかな雰囲気です。 ​**Flexible Seating:** We have a wide range of interests in this group, so feel free to move around the tables and chat with different people whenever you like. Don’t worry about switching seats to find your crowd! 自由な席移動： 多様な興味を持ったメンバーが集まっていますので、いつでも自由にくつろいで他のテーブルの人とおしゃべりしてください。自分に合ったグループを見つけるために席を移動しても全く問題ありません！ ​**RSVP Notice - の注意点** ​We aim to welcome everyone who wants to come, but RSVPs may close if the waitlist grows too long. 参加を希望されるすべての方を歓迎したいと考えておりますが、ウェイティングリストが長くなりすぎた場合はRSVPを締め切ることがあります。 ​See you soon! 👋 近いうちにお会いしましょう！

BCS 中秋節 Paper Lantern Workshop, Mooncake & Quiz