20's

Basic Ideas: 🌞 📚☕ Any books sitting there collecting dust? Some holiday gifts? Or it’s a book that has changed your life that you want to share? Feel free to bring book(s) to discuss or swap, we usually have more books than people in the end, so feel free to pop along just to have a chat as well. Aiming for every 4 weeks book swap meetup. Note: The event is free to attend, so the only cost for you will only be buying a drink at the location, so coffee/tea/beer etc.

Join me for an afternoon lunch at The Ivy Northcote Brasserie which is a 5 star restuarant. I have booked a table of 4 so please ask the staff for Reann when you arrive. **Dress Code** Smart/Trendy **The Ivy Menu** https://ivycollection.com/restaurants-near-me/the-ivy-london/the-ivy-northcote-road-brasserie-battersea/a-la-carte-menu/ **Address** The Ivy Northcote Brasserie 31-37 Northcote Rd London, Greater London SW11 1NJ

Philosophy in the Park is a philosophical discussion group. Open to all. No previous philosophical experience necessary. We will meet outside St Giles Cripplegate. Here's how it works: * At the start of each hour vote on which questions to discuss. You can vote for more than one question if you'd like. The questions with the most votes are the questions we discuss. * We then break up into groups and each group does a different question. The question is just a starting point and it's cool if you go on tangents and up end talking about different things. You're welcome to join in and participate or if you'd prefer you're welcome to sit back and enjoy the conversation. After an hour we all come back together, take a quick break and then repeat all over again. So in 3 hours we go around 3 times. The aim is to have fun, meet new people, generate interesting and thought-provoking conversations, have your horizons expanded, challenge your preconceptions and who knows - you might even learn something? In order to make the conversations as fun, interesting and productive for everyone as possible please follow these simple guidelines: 1. Keep it Philosophical (No Science, no History, no Evolutionary Psychology, no contestable facts, personal anecdotes etc). 2. Think for Yourself (No phones, no looking up definitions, no name dropping Philosophers / books you've read). 3. Tangents are Cool (Don't worry too much if the subject drifts and you don't answer the question). 4. Keep it Succinct (Like this). 5. Be Excellent to Each Other (But of course). Philosophy is about conceptual analysis. It's thinking about thinking. It's not about empiricism or the real world. It's about abstractions, concepts and ideas. To terms of the right attitude: It's not about debating and trying to win - it's about listening to people and working collaboratively to increase our collective understanding. No homework or prior knowledge or reading is necessary - simply come and enjoy the discussions. After the event finishes we have an area reserved in The Shakespeare pub which is just around the corner from the Barbican. You are very welcome to join us if you'd like. If you would like to submit a question please join the Whatsapp group. Question submissions take place on the Thursday before the meeting. We hope to see you there. Nice one. ... To join the Philosophy in the Park WhatsApp Group please click here: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdFaxJHbeOw9UOfuk7spiK](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CdFaxJHbeOw9UOfuk7spiK) (in order to stop spam bots this will take you to a Waiting Room. Once in please write your name and we will join you to the main chat). If the link doesn't work then please send me a message with your phone number and I can add you directly. Meetup charges subscription fees. If you would like to make a donation please click here: [https://paypal.me/philosophycollective](https://paypal.me/philosophycollective)

Missing those easy chai conversations from back home? This is a casual meetup for Indians in London (20s–30s) to connect, chat, and unwind. We’ll grab chai/coffee and just have relaxed conversations — no agenda, no pressure. Whether you’re new to London or have been here a while, come meet like-minded people and build your circle. Keeping it small so everyone actually gets to talk.

Do you want to meet new people in a relaxing chill atmosphere surrounded by new books? Do you dislike loud and smelly places like pubs and clubs? This is the event for you. Science and Philosophy Book Club is creating a new kind of meetup where people who love books and knowledge can meet new friends in a big book shop. We will explore around different sections of the book shop together as a group while making interesting conversations with each other. We will go to both fiction and non-fiction areas. If you feel shy and feel nervous to come alone, I will make sure you will feel comfortable and accomodate to your needs. I will help introduce you to others so you can go over the barrier of anxiety when approaching a new person. We will meet on the ground floor lounge area of Doubletree Hilton Hotel at 6 p.m. It is an amazing cosy bar with classy vibes. We will wait for everyone to show up while getting some drinks and socializing. At 7 p.m we will head to the Waterstones book store near Russel Square and UCL. After we explore the book store, we will come back to the hotel bar and stay there for the rest of the night. This event requires £5 donation to cover the venue fees. You can pay via cash or card. Thank you for helping the book club!

**On Sunday 19th April, we're hugely excited to be hosting our latest FREE Board Games Afternoon, exclusively for 20s and 30s.** Yep, that's right - we're back and as always, we've booked out a big private space in central London and we’ve got a fantastic collection of some of the most popular games that you’ll be able to choose from. From classics like Exploding Kittens and Codenames, social deduction games like Chameleon and Avalon, to party games like Dixit and Wavelength, you’re sure to find something you’ll love. On top of this, you're also welcome to bring your own games that you love or have been excited to play with a group, providing they are short, easy to learn and accessible games. Best of all, over the course of the afternoon, you'll be able to mix around, meet lots of other 20s and 30s whilst playing a range of different games. So if you're looking to play some games, meet new people, and have a laugh then we'd love to have you join us for this. **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **WHERE/WHEN** Venue - Thirsty Bear, 62 Stamford St, Waterloo, London SE1 9LX. Closest Tube stations: Southwark (5 min walk), Waterloo (10 mins walk) Start Time - 4:00pm Finish time: 8:00pm \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** Set up in November 2021, the project was set up to help Londoners in their 20s and 30s meet, connect and hopefully build lifelong friendships. To help make this happen, we also host all kinds of events from free social walks, games evenings, day trips, social events, activity nights to picnics. To learn more about our community, follow us on social media or buy us a coffee, please follow one of the links below. **Website - [https://friendship-project.co.uk](https://friendship-project.co.uk/)** **Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship/](https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship/)**

I am proud to announce that we having our jam at the Temple Of Art & Music in Elephant & Castle!! 20 Second Chain: A structured improvisation format where a musical “chain” unfolds organically, with each player responding to and building on what came before. Lineup (on stage together): - 2 guitarists - 1 bass - 1 drummer - 1–2 singers - 1 additional instrument (sax, trumpet, percussion, etc.) How It Works: 1. All musicians on stage are assigned a number, which determines the playing order. 2. Playing order, a key (and available chords) is written on a whiteboard opposite the stage. 3. Number 1 begins alone with a simple idea for 20 seconds — leave space for others to build. 4. Every 20 seconds, the next numbered musician joins one at a time, layering something that complements what’s already happening. 5. Once everyone has entered and the full band is playing, the group improvises for 5 minutes, developing the groove — complexity and solos can grow naturally. 6. No on-stage planning — listen and respond in real time. 7. After the timer ends, the group rotates and a new chain begins. The Temple Of Art and Music is a live music venue and bar in Elephant & Castle so I encourage anyone attending to bring friends as it will be great fun for them even if they are not playing. The venue has a PA system, drum kit, mics and guitar/bass amps. There is no guarantee that there will be cymbals or drum accessories with the drum kit at the venue. Drummers please being your own if you can. Like all our other jams it will be a chance to jam with other musicians playing the music that you love in a gentle environment with no judgement and no pressure. This jam also uniquely gives the opportunity to play in front of a crowd! Tickets are **£10 online** message us let us know what instrument you play and we will confirm if there is space and send you the Eventbrite link for the jam. Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information about this jam and London Jam Sessions. At London Jam Sessions we have an active community on WhatsApp where we all discuss the upcoming jams and future events. Everyone in the community is encouraged to ask questions and bring forward new ideas. Dm me and I can add you to our Whatsapp group.

Join us for an exclusive **Cocktails & Conversation evening at NYX Hotel Holborn**, home to the stylish rooftop lounge **Sabine** — a vibrant glass-walled space with panoramic views across London’s skyline. **Tickets Must Be Booked in Advance here:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rooftop-mixer-dancing-holborn-25-44-tickets-1986979503182?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rooftop-mixer-dancing-holborn-25-44-tickets-1986979503182?aff=oddtdtcreator) For the entire evening, the venue will be **open exclusively to our guests from 8:00pm**, creating the perfect setting for relaxed introductions, effortless conversation, and stylish mingling in a sophisticated yet sociable atmosphere. With the space reserved just for our group, you can be confident that **everyone there is single and genuinely looking to meet new people.** **What to expect** 🥂 **Welcome drink on arrival** (8:00–8:30pm) 🎶 Soft music at the start of the evening to keep the atmosphere warm and social 💬 Friendly C&C hosts subtly make introductions and help conversations flow 👥 **100 stylish guests**, all there for the same reason — to meet like-minded people in a relaxed, elegant setting that feels far removed from apps or awkward mixers. As the evening unfolds, the energy gradually lifts. Later in the night, a **DJ takes over**, the music turns up slightly, and the atmosphere evolves from relaxed mingling into a lively Saturday-night rooftop party — giving you the option to stay, dance, and enjoy the rest of your evening with your new connections. **Good to know** ✨ **Age guide:** 25–44 (approx) 👗 **Dress code:** Smart, stylish, and Saturday-night ready 🪪 Photo ID may be required by the venue As always, Cocktails & Conversation events are about **quality over quantity** — beautiful venues, well-matched guests, and an atmosphere where mixing and mingling feels natural, relaxed, and genuinely enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you for an evening that begins with conversation… and ends with cocktails, music, and dancing above the London skyline 🍸✨ **Tickets Must Be Booked in Advance here:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rooftop-mixer-dancing-holborn-25-44-tickets-1986979503182?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rooftop-mixer-dancing-holborn-25-44-tickets-1986979503182?aff=oddtdtcreator)

**THE ROXY IS A CHIC AND STYLISH COCKTAIL BAR , WHICH , FROM 10 PM ONWARDS , TURNS INTO A FABULOUS NIGHTCLUB !!** **Tickets are £7 for one person or 2 for £10 (must arrive together). Ticket link : [https://fatso.ma/3vnv](https://fatso.ma/3vnv)** We will meet at our reserved table at 8:30 pm . You can get yourself a drink , meet the others in the group and chat until 10 pm , when the DJ will start playing his dance list . Then , it's partying all night long ( well , til 3:30 am anyway , or as long as you want to stay before then !). Please tell the doorstaff that you are with Lynn's group and you will not be charged , BUT YOU MUST ARRIVE BEFORE 9 PM TO AVOID BEING CHARGED BY THE VENUE . THEY WILL CHARGE YOU AFTER 9 PM. Also , please bring ID to show the security staff (club's rules , not mine). Ask to be directed to Lynn's table . **HAPPY HOUR TIL 10:30 PM :-** 🍹 2-for-£12 Cocktails 🥂 ½ Price Bottle of Prosecco 🍷 ½ Price Bottle of Wine 🍺 2-for-1 Becks & Camden Draught (under £5 per pint!) ⏰ Happy Hour Times: til 10:30 pm The nearest tube station is Tottenham Court Road , but also walkable from Oxford Circus . Please **buy your ticket in advance ( from : [https://fatso.ma/3vnv](https://fatso.ma/3vnv) )** **and have it on your phone** , ready to show me (Lynn) when you arrive , **otherwise you must bring cash and pay me in person** . Thank you . Lynn x

Join us for a day filled with laughter and great conversations with friends at The REAL Over 40s meetup group. Unwind with a drink in hand as we enjoy a pit-stop before the next week ahead. This social gathering is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share stories, and create lasting memories. We meet at table 45. See you there 👍 P.S There are always atleast 15 to 20 people show up regardless of rsvp numbers.

**Join us on a visit to the [Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends exhibition](https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/inside-aardman-wallace-gromit-and-friends) in London.** In Aardman’s 50th anniversary year, go behind the scenes of stop-motion animation and explore how Aardman’s iconic characters such as Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Morph are brought to life. **MEET DETAILS:** **2:30pm: Meet in Town Square Café - Young V&A Museum, Cambridge Heath Rd, Bethnal Green, London E2 9PA** Meet in the Town Square Café located on the ground floor of the museum. **3:00 pm \~ ENTER THE EXHIBITION** **4:30 pm \~ Late: PUB SOCIAL** We'll head to a pub, [Bethnal Green Tavern](https://maps.app.goo.gl/YB3m2PmX25Gp1R2v8?g_st=ic) for a social chit chat over drinks. Address: 456 Bethnal Green Rd, London E2 0EA **TICKETS:** **Book your ticket** **[here](https://www.vam.ac.uk/shop/ticket?cgid=455)** and select the 3:00 pm time slot (or around that time). NB: all tickets for Saturday 18 April 2026 are sold out. Tickets are £11 or 50% off for Art Pass holders. [https://www.artfund.org/national-art-pass](https://www.artfund.org/national-art-pass) **GETTING THERE:** [https://maps.app.goo.gl/pNWhxPkbfstvnvtJ7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/pNWhxPkbfstvnvtJ7) Tube: * Bethnal Green: 2-minute walk * Cambridge Heath (Overground): 5-minute walk * Whitechapel: 18 min walk - nearest station with step-free access Bus: * 106, 254, 388 and D6 stop nearby **EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP:** **If you are on the 'Going' list only,** please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. **The link will be published a few days before the event.** Please let a host know if your WhatsApp name is different from your Meetup name, otherwise we'll assume you're a spammer! **If you are on the waitlist**, please join the WhatsApp group ONLY if/once space frees up and you are moved to the 'going' list. *Joining this WhatsApp group will make your phone number visible to other members in the group.* **GROUP RULES, PLEASE NOTE:** LoMAZ events are run by volunteers. We limit event numbers as we prefer a smaller, friendlier group. **If you can no longer attend, please change your RSVP as soon as possible.** We remove members from the LoMAZ Meetup group who: * RSVP as ‘Going' but then do not show up (without changing their RSVP) three times in a row. * RSVP as ‘Going' but then change their RSVP to 'No' five times in a row. * Turn up at an event without being on the 'Going' list (i.e. members who have not signed up or are on the waitlist). **Thank you for your interest in the group & being part of LoMAZ.** Image credit: Young V&A museum - photo taken by event host, Bobo Liu, on 20 April 2024 for the J is for Japan: Myths to Manga LoMAZ event.

This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism") Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war). Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!

Welcome to the Art School - 20's & 30's artists Meetup group! This is a community for young artists who are passionate about exploring different mediums and techniques in the world of art. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or mixed media artist, this group is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals, have a space to work on your craft, and showcase your work. Let's inspire and support each other on our artistic journeys! Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, all skill levels are welcome. Join us and unleash your creativity! Afterwards, we will have time to work on our individual art projects, hang out, and if anyone is interested in feedback on their work, there will be time for that as well.