About us
Life is for the living! Think. Feel. Experience, and Taste LIFE.
Culturally Curious is for people who want to experience and enjoy the fruits of life, in good company.
Poetry, movies, good eats, theatre, ballet, opera, pottery and pizza, paint and sip, performance poetry nights, exhibitions, storytelling, comedy, live music, talks, body doubling (working on our projects in company), nature walks, hidden gems, and a fistful of quirk (think eccentric, alternative).
Come as you are, whether that’s alone or with a friend. The vibe is friendly, warm and fun, with cur3osity about the world, where we are in life and where we’re headed, individually, and collectively, as we walk each other home.
Pre-event Meetup
At Culturally Curious, the experience starts before the event. I want to break bread with you. We’ll meet approximately an hour beforehand local to the event, giving us enough time to say hello and chat before heading off to an incredible experience together.
At each gathering, I’ll provide a little mezze (or similar) for the table to share, with options to suit most dietary requirements. There’s no need to order any food yourself, and joining us beforehand is entirely optional**. You’re just as welcome to meet us at the event.**
At Culturally Curious, it’s not just the experience that will be the highlight, but who we get to spend it with.
Upcoming events
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ART IN MOTION live music, spoken word and independent film
Finsbury Park Picturehouse, Unit 1, Cinema LS, 17 City N Pl, Finsbury Park, London N4 3FU, UK, London, GBAn intimate, jazz-inspired evening of live saxophone, soulful vocals, spoken word, independent short films and conversations that go beyond the surface.
Elegant evening wear. Thought-provoking cinema. Genuine connection.
Welcome to ART IN MOTION by Elokyves.Details:
Friday 13 November 2026
Finsbury Park Picturehouse, London N4
Doors open at 7:30 PMNOTE: Picturehouse food & drink voucher included with every ticket.
An evening to experience art, meet new people and connect beyond the ordinary.
Dress your best. Come as you are. Leave a little lighter.
Strictly 21+ | Valid photo ID required.DIRECT MEETUP AT: 7:00 PM - Finsbury Park Picturehouse
Unit 1, Cinema LS, 17 City N Pl, Finsbury Park, London N4 3FU, UKEVENT STARTS: 19:30
TICKETS:
You will need to purchase your own ticket for this event.
Please book Art In Motion | Elokyves
Ticket type### General Admission
Price £18.98 +£0.47 ticket service fee
Ticket type### Final release
Price £23.99 +£0.60 ticket service fee
Goes on sale
01 Nov, 15:00 GMTPreview Event Trailer:
https://video.wixstatic.com/video/a42c5f_577ccf8ed3554e809cc61613fef25355/1080p/mp4/file.mp4### 📍 Getting There – Finsbury Park Picturehouse
Address: 17 City North Place, London N4 3FU
🚇 By Tube: Finsbury Park station is served by the Victoria and Piccadilly lines. The cinema is approximately a 2–5-minute walk from the station. Use the City North Place/Goodwin Street exit.
🚆 By Train: Finsbury Park is served by Great Northern and Thameslink services, with connections from King's Cross, St Pancras and Moorgate.
🚌 By Bus: Routes 4, 19, 29, 106, 153, 210, 236, 253, 254, 259, 310, W3 and W7 stop within walking distance.
🚶 On Arrival: Head towards City North Place, next to Finsbury Park station. The Picturehouse is within the City North development.
🗺️ Directions: Google Maps
🚦 Plan Your Journey: TfL Journey Planner
Tip: Please check TfL for any planned engineering works or service disruptions before setting off.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.3 attendees
The TS Eliot Prize Shortlist Readings - Hear the best new poetry
Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX, UK, London, GB# TS Eliot Prize Shortlist Readings
Sun 17 Jan 2027, 7 pm
Hear the best new poetry from the UK and Ireland, read by the ten shortlisted poets for this year’s prize and hosted by poet Ian McMillan.The TS Eliot Prize is the world’s most prestigious poetry prize. Past winners include internationally renowned poets with established reputations, as well as newly emerging writers helping to reshape the art form.
This year, the shortlist has been chosen by judges Leontia Flynn (Chair), Ishion Hutchinson and Daisy Lafarge.
The shortlist for this year’s prize features:- Jorie Graham, Killing Spree, Carcanet Press
- Keith Jarrett, Hide Me Under the Blood, and I Shall Be Satisfied, Bad Betty Press
- Imani Mason Jordan, PIVOT, HELA Press
- Sylvia Legris, Sleep Gate, Fitzcarraldo Editions
- Shara McCallum, Behold, Peepal Tree Press
- Kim Moore, The House of Broken Things, Corsair Poetry
- Andrew Motion, Gravity Archives, Faber & Faber
- Holly Pester, Cafés, Fitzcarraldo Editions
- Jana Prikryl, The Channel, Faber & Faber
- Billy Ramsell, Render, Banshee Press
The TS Eliot Prize is among the world’s most celebrated awards. Inaugurated in 1993 to celebrate the Poetry Book Society’s 40th birthday and to honour its founding poet, the Prize is now awarded by the TS Eliot Foundation.
Date: Sunday 17 January 2027
Time: 7:00pm–9:00pm (approximately)
Venue: Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre
Address: Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XXGETTING THERE:
By Tube or Train
The nearest station is Waterloo, approximately 5–10 minutes' walk from the venue. Waterloo is served by the Jubilee, Northern, Bakerloo and Waterloo & City lines, as well as National Rail services.
Follow signs towards the South Bank and Royal Festival Hall.
Alternatively, use Embankment station (District and Circle lines) and cross the Golden Jubilee Footbridge towards the Southbank Centre.By Bus
Routes including 1, 59, 68, 76, 139, 172, 176 and 188 stop near Waterloo Bridge, a short walk from the venue.Meeting Point
Meet in the main foyer of the Royal Festival Hall. Please arrive by 6:30pm so we have time to meet, chat and find our seats before the reading begins.Tickets
Tickets start at £17 and must be purchased individually through the Southbank Centre website.
https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/ts-eliot-prize-shortlist-readings/Important: RSVP'ing on Meetup does not include an event ticket. Please book your ticket separately.
Looking forward to an inspiring evening of poetry and good company!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.POST-EVENT:
There’s an option to go for a drink/bite after for an hour or so, if desired, to share our thoughts on the event.1 attendee
Past events
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