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SAFO Music Group hosts monthly Networking Evenings on the first Monday of every month. This is an amazing opportunity for artists and music industry professionals to build their network of contacts as well as learn invaluable industry advice. SAFO Music Group HQ is based in Crouch Hill, London and our team have worked with the likes of Sam Smith, Pixie Lott, The 1975, Becky Hill, Samantha Harvey, Ella Eyre and many more. Our meet up groups run from 18:00 - 21:00 and entry is completely free. Part of the evening includes speed listening sessions where artists and producers will have the opportunity to play one song (USB, Phone or Weblinks) to gain some valuable feedback. Do check out our video so you get a little taste of the evening: https://youtu.be/1CzfgY78CXQ We'll look forward to meeting you soon! The SAFO Music Group www.safomusicgroup.com 0207 683 3333

**\*CLOSED TO NEW RSVPs - EVENT HAS SOLD OUT\*** Join us on the early May Bank Holiday as we "go behind the scenes of stop-motion animation and explore how Aardman’s iconic characters and worlds are brought to life In Aardman’s 50th anniversary year, peek behind the scenes of your favourite stop-motion animations and find out how Aardman brings clay to life. Visit Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Morph..." (as per the promotional blurb!) **TICKETS** Full Price tickets are £12.50, with an Art Card it's only £5.50 or free for V&A members. The ticket remains valid for future visits too & can be purchased here (select May 4th, 14:45 slot):- [https://www.vam.ac.uk/shop/ticket?cgid=455](https://www.vam.ac.uk/shop/ticket?cgid=455) *There are currently only 5 tickets left at the 14:45 time slot. **If that time sells out, I would suggest obtaining a ticket for either 14:30 or 15:00 & confirming this in the attendance question -** I will keep an eye out for you.* We'll look at heading for a drink & social after the exhibition. Estimated time is 60-90mins. Depending on how people feel on the day, we might combine this with looking at the main museum exhibits before heading off to the pub. Check the comments section on the day.

**Address: 210-212 Southwark Park Road, London SE16 3RX** **Doors Open 1pm Event starts 6pm-10pm** **Player Capacity: 12 players** Welcome to our Magic: The Gathering Commander Night. Monday events are offered to players in addition to our main commander night on Fridays and MTG Booster drafts nights on Tuesdays. This event is for casual play, with no prizing or entry packs given away. Please, make sure to buy your tickets to secure your seat [here](https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.co.uk/magic-the-gathering-events). If you haven't already, please join our Instagram, YouTube and Discord Server for news about upcoming events, announcements, and social interaction with your fellow players! *The Brotherhood Games Discord* https://discord.com/invite/SJaQXyeNXx

**Hostess: Anna** \*This event is a collaboration with other groups and social networks and it will be well attended \*To attend this event you need to buy a ticket from [https://www.fatsoma.com/e/rsgn3nd0/bank-holiday-speed-dating-37-54-at-bocca-lounge-south-kensington](https://www.fatsoma.com/e/rsgn3nd0/bank-holiday-speed-dating-37-54-at-bocca-lounge-south-kensington) Age range: 37-54 ( as a general guide) Join us for a fun and relaxed night of a speed dating and socialising in South Kensington! Speak with 15-20 people of the opposite sex for 5 mins each then select who you like and leave with the contact details of some potential lovers! After the speed dating we stay for socialising so you speak more to the people who you like! 48 hours after the event you will receive the contact details\* of your mutual matches (people you have selected and they have selected you back) at your e-mail! We don't send you to date in a online platform...We send you to date in real life with confidence! We run speed and slow dating events for more than a decade now and we are proud to say that they actually work! People that meet in our dating events date after, some make long term relationships, and some move together and we even had some marriages ! If this is your first time attending a speed dating there is nothing to worry about , we will be there to welcome you, put you at ease and explain you the process. Bocca lounge, is a multi-faceted instagrammable gem located at the heart of south kensington, serving a wide varying choice of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks to be accompanied with high-calibre shishas. For those hungry bocca lounge serves also amazing Mediterranean cuisine! The program of the night is 5:30-6:00 Registration 6:00pm-6:45pm First session of the Speed Dating 6:45pm-7:00pm Break-Socialising 7:00pm-7:45 pm Second session of Speed Dating 7:45pm Speed Dating finishes and Socialising starts How to find us: Just come inside and ask for Marianna's Speed Dating / Anna. Any issue on the night feel free to call Anna: 07801038091 For general inquires or difficulties with your ticket booking feel free to e-mail us at benetoupromotions@gmail.com or call Marianna on: 07949526733 \* By participating to the event you agree to have your details that you submitted to us passed to your mutual matches ( people that you will select on the form that will be given to you during the event and they will select you back). \*Our company is registered with ICO. so you contact details are safe with us Please Note: -Tickets need to be bought online and are not available at the door -Dress code: Elegant/Smart/Office Attire/Smart Casual ( Smart jeans are alright but ripped jeans, t-shirts, hoodies, sportwear, sportshoes or trainers are not allowed) -A valid proof of ID (Passport, Driving License, or National ID) is required upon arrival independently of the age for security reasons

Look out Harlow, here we come!! We're meeting at Epping Underground Station 10.45am and jumping on the 11 o'clock bus for a short hop to Harlow. Or you can meet us about 11.15am at the Park Avenue bus stop by the Miller & Carter in London Rd, Harlow (CM17 9NG). There is plenty of parking around. Please note the slightly earlier start time, as the buses only run every hour. We're walking through the greenery of Old Harlow, up to the River Stort, over to Parndon Mill, and down through the magnificent Harlow Town Park to the (optional) pub. I plan to arrive at the pub mid-afternoon. Thoes needing to get back to Epping can then get the same bus we came on back to the station. The Harlow National Rail station to Liverpool St will also be close by if anyone wants it. If you haven't already paid for May, I ask for a nominal contribution of £2 to help with Meetup fees. You can alternatively do £4 to cover the whole of May (potentially seven walks this month), or some members choose to pay £20 for six months. No shrapnel please. RISK WARNING/DISCLAIMER: Please remember that as with any physical activity, there can be dangers associated with hiking/walking, especially around waterways, forests, farms and countryside. Your decision to voluntarily participate in this activity is an informed decision. and by attending this event you agree and accept to take sole responsibility for your own actions, your own safety, and your own belongings. Please dress appropriately, including sturdy shoes. Please bring any necessary medication with you. You will need to be sufficiently fit to walk several miles at a moderate pace. We may occasionally cross or walk short distances on roads; country and woodland tracks can be muddy or slippery; animals may be encountered on occasion. INSURANCE: If either yourself or any guests you bring along require insurance for this walk, then you must arrange this yourselves. GUESTS: If you are bringing any guests along, there is no facility on the Meetup site to record their details. Please ensure that you make them fully aware of the Risk Warning/Disclaimer and Insurance statements.

🗿 **An afternoon of supernatural ancient horror could be just the antidote for a bank holiday…** 👋 **Hey guys!** A bunch of us have decided to go watch this movie again, because some of us loved it, some of us are still on the fence… but it can’t be that bad if it’s worth a rewatch 👀 This project is by ***[Evil Dead Rise](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqQNO7BzN08)*** director **Lee Cronin** and it's a standalone fresh take on the classic mummy mythos. The premise is about the daughter of a journalist that disappears into the desert without a trace. Eight years later, the broken family are stunned when she is suddenly returned… And, what should of been a joyful reunion quickly turns into a shocking nightmare. **The plan:** is to meet at the **Victory House Wine Bar** at **1:30pm** before heading over to **Vue Cinema West End.** The film will start at **2:15pm** in **Screen 2,** where you will find us in **row** **A5–A7** if you want to join us there (but choose wherever you feel more comfortable). **Afterward:** we'll regroup for a **[Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/movieroadhouse/) review** then go for a few drinks and a meal possibly in **Chinatown.** You will find the **full schedule breakdown and addresses below.** If you haven’t seen this yet, this is the perfect time to jump in if it’s too hot outside. **Looking forward to seeing you all there!** **Jonny & Dar** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 👉 **HEADS UP** * If you **sign up** and later can’t make it, please 🙏 drop us a message (**or change your RSVP**) — You can also follow our club **[@thehideoutmax](https://www.instagram.com/thehideoutmax/)** on instagram for fun updates. 🗓 **SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN** * **1:30 PM:** Meet & Greet (Victory House Wine Bar) * **2:15 PM:** VUE Leicester Square (Screen 2) * **4:55 PM:** Drinks & Review 📱**STAY CONNECTED** * Join our WhatsApp or Telegram groups (available by request), or hop onto our **[WhatsApp Channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDvGuK0AgW8KPxOnG2V)** or **[Telegram Channel](https://t.me/thehideoutuk)** for quiet updates without the chat. Whatever you prefer! 🎬 **PLOT DETAILS** * The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace. Eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare. [Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ0uv-phsDk) 🎟️ **TICKET INFO & PRICES** * **Price:** From £9:99 * **Tickets**: V[UE West End](https://www.myvue.com/book-tickets/summary/10030/HO00020933/308803) 📍**VENUE ADDRESS** * **Victory House Wine Bar:** 14 Leicester Pl, London WC2H 7BZ * **VUE Leicester Square:** 3 Cranbourn St, London WC2H 7AL 🔊 **HOW WE ROLL** * Have fun, be respectful, and no abuse of any kind * Three-time no-show limit (applies after your first attended event), please update your RSVP if your plans change * This group is for over-18s only 🌐 **FOLLOW US ONLINE** * [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thehideoutmax/) * [Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/movieroadhouse/) * [WhatsApp News Channel](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDvGuK0AgW8KPxOnG2V) * [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/thehideoutuk) * [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lKPsVlDHcEnh3N6G6MQsw) * [Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/hideoutmax) * [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehideoutlondon) * [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jonnyhideout/) (Jonny) * [Threads](https://www.threads.com/@jonnyhideout) 🫂**RELATED HANGOUTS** * [Movie Roadhouse (London)](https://www.meetup.com/movieroadhouse) * [Cosmic Nightmares Book Club (London)](https://www.meetup.com/cosmicnightmareslondon) * [Ani-Mates: London Animation & Art Group](https://www.meetup.com/london-motion-design-and-animation-group/?eventOrigin=your_groups) * [Film & TV Review (London)](https://www.meetup.com/film-chat/?eventOrigin=your_groups) * [Event Horizon Film Club (North Virginia)](https://www.meetup.com/event-horizon-film-club/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize)

Join us for another Holiday Special Bonus session at The Liberty Bounds Wetherspoon, Tower Hill. ☀️ I’ll put table number in the group discussion. 🍻

Thanks to those of you who joined our 90s & 00s night pilot in November and January! Whereas our regular meetups are all about meeting new people and chatting, this one is more of a disco. We'll have more space for a dance floor, a DJ and the volume up! \- \- \- Get ready to hit the dance floor as we throw it back to the ultimate era of POP! From **Britney and Beyoncé** to **NSYNC and the Spice Girls**, we’re celebrating the icons who defined the 90s and 00s. Expect all the bangers, guilty pleasures, and sing-your-heart-out anthems you secretly (and not-so-secretly) love. **When?** Sat 9 May Doors open 7PM **Happy Hour in the first hour** – so bring your crew, grab a glowstick, and raise a glass to the queens and kings of pop. Think **vinyls, VHS, glitter, neon lights** – and a stage wall that screams POP ICON. Whether you’re a **Gen Z discovering the magic** or a **millennial reliving your prime**, this is the party for anyone who’s ever belted out “I Want It That Way” or “...Baby One More Time.”

Get ready to turn up the heat… **FEVER FRIDAY** is the ultimate Friday night social for 20–30s ready to start the weekend right. Whether you’re coming with friends or solo, it’s the perfect place to meet new people, spark new connections, and make it a night to remember. **Cocktail Offers** Unmissable drink deals all night long. **Open Room Karaoke** Grab the mic and own the stage. **Live DJ** Party anthems and throwbacks to keep you dancing. Dress up. Show up. Catch the FEVER.

If you genuinely love music and meeting fellow music fans **-** then join for a super duper cool fun euphoric captivating night out with cool talented musicians and you performing songs from your favourite rock artists mixed with drinks, fun conversations, laughs and dancing at an imperial palace like no other Not only do you get the rare chance to **meet** elusive **fellow** **music lovers** to enjoy standout live hits but you'll also have the option to **sing** **your favorite** **song** from the all time greatest music tunes catalog with a live rock n roll band (or if you're too nervous - grab me, we’ll make it happen!), as a high energy crowd cheer and singalong with you in full support This epic night will be fully hosted by me untill the fat lady sings - a friendly funny radio/club DJ, singer, dancer, Musicologist with a natural innate flair to get musical vibes flowing through your every chord... **Expect to hear or sing classic anthemic rock & Indie songs** from Bon Jovi, , Queen, Nirvana, Kings of Leon, Oasis, Bryan Adams, Guns N’ Roses, ACDC, Blur and 100 other musical legends **=== High Octane** **Melody Fueled** **Night Out ===** This will be a highly fun entertaining night out with high octane feelings blanketed with an electrifying atmosphere charged with raw musical energy, soul and emotion. Whether you like to get in front of a mic at Karaoke or you're a secret car perfomer - expect symphonies to unfold in harmony with a vibrant crowd of young music lovers as the band transforms you from boring city of London exe by day into a **rock star** for the night. And if you have a natural sense of rhythm it would be selfish not to show off your charismatic stage presence by droppin some **funky dance moves** as no rock star performance is complete without! Of course, you don't need to get up and perform - if you **love music** but don't want to sing, you are welcome to socialise, cheer, singalong and dance with the rest of us. Slots to build melody fueled new connections are strictly limited. So in order to give genuine music fans a fair chance to attend - as per attendance rules **\- anyone who has not answered the screening question properly or does not demonstrate passion for music as indicated by interests listed in their profiles \- will be moved to not going to create space for like\-minded genuine people** **=== If You're Singing ===** You don't need vocals like Zara Larsson or Amy Winehouse - most of us are not professional singers - we do this for pure fun indulgence, entertaininment and love of music but if you've never sung live with a band on stage before - ideally choose a song that you know the lyrics / musical timing too well. We'll have **two** **experienced guitarists** (base and electric)**,** a **drummer** who also do **backing vocals** to help out if you get lost. **=== Venue & Itinerary ===** We are back at our Camden venue with the band offering excellent choice of songs. Early on we will meet around the bar area and once the first song hits most of us will move closer to the front stage to dance and singalong to the tracks so come on time for early intros - when the band starts it gets pretty loud. I will share my number on the eve and update in the comments section on whereabouts. **=== MUSIC ONLY EVENTS ===** For music fans who love music and want to hear about mostly free music‑related events in London, we do have an exclusive WhatsApp group you can join subject to minimal vetting. If you have attended an event before or at least met the organiser in person send me a request and I will add you / send you link to join:! I’ll share all my music events here in advance first so people can RSVP earlier and avoid waiting lists. People can also share last min non‑meetup MUSIC events too. Lucas The Music Maestro

**ABOUT DANCE PARTIES:** Welcome to MILL HILL GOLF CLUB, Hertfordshire, Over 30’s to 65’s+ social party for Singles and Couples happening on **FRIDAY 8 MAY** at **MILL HILL GOLF CLUB, 100 BARNETT WAY, MILL HILL, LONDON, NW7 3AL.** Party from 8.30pm till 1am. Get ready for a fun-filled evening of music from the 80’s to present charts, with club classics, soul & motown, etc to keep you dancing, and socializing with like-minded individuals. Whether you're single or in a relationship, this event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people and have a great time. Don't miss out on the chance to make new connections and create lasting memories. Tickets are £10 online or £12 on the door. We are a members only club, if you are not a member you'll need to join on the night. The good news is membership is only £5 a year! We hold numerous parties every weekend throughout the home counties. **THE VENUE:** Our parties at Mill Hill Golf Club are held in the Molloy Suite which is the largest function room, with its own bar, toilet facilities and two entry points. It has a heated terrace and private garden which is perfect for our parties and can hold up to 120 people. The room also boasts a black and white chequered dance floor, stage lighting, ceiling disco ball, air conditioning, surround sound speakers, PA system, microphone and has a ceiling projector and large screen. **DIRECTIONS:** Just off M25, junction 23 then travel southwards on A1 towards London and just after the Stirling Corner main roundabout, the entrance to Mill Hill Golf Club is on the left of the A1 going towards London (easily missed). **CONTACT:** For enquires please call: 07913 400444 **OUR WEBSITE:** Please see our website for more events and more information [www.dance-parties.co.uk/north-london/](http://www.dance-parties.co.uk/north-london/) **DRESS CODE:** Smart denim ok. No t-shirts, ripped jeans, etc.

DJ night playing a wide selection of 90s hits including grunge, punk, alt rock and metal. Free entry and pretty much a normal night out at The Big Red but with DJs spinning in the background. So even music aside, there's also the option for those that want to come out more for drinks and chat.

**Philippe Brugon is an artisanal champagne producer** who owns vineyards in the 1er cru villages of Rilly-la-Montagne (where his winery is based) and Ecueil in the Montagne de Reims. I have taken several groups there during the tours to Champagne which I organise, so I can vouch for the quality of his champagnes! Together with his UK importer Julian White, Philippe will be presenting **a fabulous tasting of 8 of his champagnes accompanied by some delicious canapes.** Here is the full line-up: Brut Non-Vintage (NV) Cuvée Elégance NV Rosé Brut NV 2019 Vintage 2018 Vintage 2016 Vintage 2015 Vintage Cuvée Crysta Blanc de Blancs 2015 This will include a fascinating opportunity to compare 4 different years of his vintage cuvée. The last one is a special cuvée named after one of Philippe's grandchildren. **SUBSTANTIAL CANAPES** will be served during the evening, but, due to the nature of the event, allergies and dietary requirements CANNOT be catered for. And please also note that this will be a standing event with limited seating. **The ticket price for this event is £80 (+ £5 paypal/meetup fees) and I have reserved 9 tickets**. **Please note that Meetup charge an additional fee to attendees on top of the price which the Organiser sets. This fee is paid direct to Meetup and is beyond our control.** SABRAGE: Philippe Brugnon and Julian White are both Grand Commanders of the Sabrage Association, but sabrage will NOT be performed at this event. WAITLIST: If the event is fully booked and you would like to join the waitlist, please post a comment. REFUNDS: As I have to pay for the tickets in advance, NO REFUNDS are offered for this event. So if you need to cancel you will have to sell your ticket to another member. Cheers, Christos

Your Friday nights just got bigger. Join us at Big Fat Social, the ultimate weekly get-together at Big Belly Bar, Waterloo’s go-to spot for good vibes, great drinks, and even better company. This will be our biggest social to date – more people, more energy, and even more reason to show up and show out. Located just a short walk from Waterloo Station, Big Belly Bar is the perfect meetup spot to kick off your weekend with friends, colleagues, or to meet someone new. Whether you're popping in for after-work drinks or staying all night, Big Fat Social delivers every time. **What to Expect:** **🎶 Feel-good music – from classic anthems to Friday night bangers** **🕺 A buzzing, laid-back crowd ready to mingle** **🎧 DJ spinning till late** **🎤 Private karaoke room – grab the mic and own the night** **🎲 100+ board & card games to break the ice** **🎮 Nintendo Wii with 4-player Mario Kart and more** **📍 Super central location – just minutes from Waterloo Station** **👉 Follow us on Instagram for updates and more** Follow us on Instagram[ [https://www.instagram.com/ldn_social/](https://www.instagram.com/ldn_social/)]([https://www.instagram.com/ldn_social/](https://www.instagram.com/ldn_social/)) Join our whatsapp commuinty [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JZSwtzwePorF2gP2eZK2Qa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JZSwtzwePorF2gP2eZK2Qa)

**Optional movie afterwards**

Join us for Mercy of the Gods by James S. A. Corey. How humanity came to the planet called Anjiin is lost in the fog of history, but that history is about to end. The Carryx - part empire, part hive - have waged wars of conquest for centuries, destroying or enslaving species across the galaxy. Now, they are facing a great and deathless enemy. The key to their survival may rest with the humans of Anjiin. Caught up in academic intrigue and affairs of the heart, Dafyd Alkhor is pleased just to be an assistant to a brilliant scientist and his celebrated research team. Then the Carryx ships descend, decimating the human population and taking the best and brightest of Anjiin society away to serve on the Carryx homeworld, and Dafyd is swept along with them. They are dropped in the middle of a struggle they barely understand, set in a competition against the other captive species with extinction as the price of failure. Only Dafyd and a handful of his companions see past the Darwinian contest to the deeper game that they must play to learning to understand - and manipulate - the Carryx themselves. With a noble but suicidal human rebellion on one hand and strange and murderous enemies on the other, the team pays a terrible price to become the trusted servants of their new rulers. Dafyd Alkhor is a simple man swept up in events that are beyond his control and more vast than his imagination. He will become the champion of humanity and its betrayer, the most hated man in history and the guardian of his people. This is where his story begins.

Tickets are now on sale!🥳We also will have lunch before. At the Rusty Bucket in Easton which is posted separately. 😊 Park in the East Garage.The restaurant is across the street then we can walk back together to the movie! 🥳

Who’s up for a fun night out? Get your boots on, grab your cowboy hat, and let’s have some fun! Thinking about checking out PBR Cowboy Bar & Smokehouse for a lively evening to unwind, connect, and enjoy the night together. • Lively atmosphere with country vibes • Delicious food + drinks • Music, dancing, and lots of laughs • Great conversation and new connections

Join us as we get together to see your choice of two VERY different movies – one sweet and wholesome – the other a terrifying folklore horror! Option 1 is the fun whodunnit-action-comedy-mystery led by Hugh Jackman, THE SHEEP DETECTIVES! Option 2 is the top-reviewed supernatural-horror-thriller starring Adam Scott, HOKUM! Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: THE SHEEP DETECTIVES: Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it. The film is directed by Kyle Balda and take a look at this ensemble cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau and Emma Thompson and the voices of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein and Rhys Darby. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyZI5oM6hWk HOKUM: In this film, a horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes, unaware the property is said to be haunted by a witch. It is written/directed by Damian McCarthy stars Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh and Austin Amelio. Hokum premiered to rave reviews at this year’s SXSW Festival and is being release by Neon. It is earning a stellar 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which calls it, “A classic haunted house story enriched with atmospheric folklore and perfectly-timed shocks!” TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVCIK_MPyhc PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing of both films and will meet inside the theater lobby about 20 minutes before showtime. If the showtimes work out, we’ll try to get both groups together for a bite before the shows! Complete details and showtime will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan