🎉 Friday Night Social at the National Gallery London + After Party! 🎉

## 🎉 Friday Night Social at the National Gallery London 🎉

Art. Connection. Adventure.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at one of the world’s most iconic art museums—the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square! With its late-night opening hours and legendary collection, this is your chance to explore masterpieces, meet new people, and enjoy a relaxed social vibe in the heart of London 🌆.

### 🖼️ About the National Gallery

Founded in 1824, the National Gallery houses over 2,300 paintings spanning from the 13th to the early 20th century. From da Vinci’s ethereal brushwork to Van Gogh’s swirling sunflowers, this museum is a treasure trove of Western European art. And the best part? Admission is free! 🆓
Whether you're an art aficionado or just curious, the Gallery offers a welcoming space to wander, reflect, and connect. It’s a place where history meets inspiration—and tonight, it meets community.

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## 🗓️ Event Schedule

6:45pm – Meet & Mingle
📍 Outside the Sainsbury Wing entrance (look up—you’ll see the sky!).
We’ll gather here for 30 minutes to chat, introduce ourselves, and kick off the evening with our icebreaker:
“What kind of artwork are you drawn to?” 🎭
No name tags—just good conversation and friendly faces.
7:15pm – Explore the Gallery
🎨 We’ll head inside to explore these stunning rooms:

• Room 32: Carracci, Caravaggio, Guercino
• Room 34: Reynolds, Gainsborough, Turner, Constable
• Room 45: Van Gogh 🌻

Feel free to roam in small groups—if you get separated, check these rooms to reconnect.

🕵️ Optional Scavenger Hunt!
Want to add a dash of adventure? Join our Art Scavenger Hunt Challenge!
Pick up a clue sheet at the meeting point and race to find iconic artworks like Van Gogh’s Sunflowers or Turner’s dramatic seascapes. Prizes for the most creative answers and fastest finishers! 🏆
8:15pm – Regroup Outside
We’ll reconvene at the original meeting spot to share stories and laughs from our gallery wanderings.
8:30pm – Afterparty at Zebrano's Bar in Soho🍸
Let the social vibes continue at Zebrano's on Greek St —a lively spot for drinks, music, and more mingling.

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## 🎟️ Tickets & Entry

This is a free event, but you’ll need a ticket to enter the Gallery.
Grab yours from the National Gallery website before they run out!
If tickets are unavailable, don’t worry—we’ll share a group ticket in the WhatsApp group and Meetup page 📲.

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## 👗 Dress Code & Essentials

• Smart Casual (no athletic track suits or sports trainers)
• Bring your ID for the bar
• A curious mind and a friendly spirit 💫

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Ready to mix art with social magic? Let’s make Friday night a masterpiece 🖌️💃

Please consider supporting our hosts with a donation to keep the good vibes flowing and help us make London the ultimate social hub! 🚀 Below, meet our hosts for this event and see how you can chip in to fuel their amazing work.

Zen & The Meetup Groups
The Visionary Social Connector
Zen, our AI guru with 25 years in the game, founded these meetups to transform his own social skills and now helps others do the same. From sparking in-person networking to coordinating epic events, Zen’s passion for connection is unstoppable. Help him keep the momentum going!
Support Zen: Donate to cover event planning tools, venue bookings, and more. Donation Link

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London Socials for Singles
https://www.meetup.com/london-socials-for-singles/
London Social Exploration
https://www.meetup.com/London-Social-Exploration/
Love Life!
https://www.meetup.com/lovelife/

The additional guests in the attendees list will be from these other groups.

WARNING: I cannot stress strongly enough about turning up on time as described. I won't be answering any messages or calls from late comers. You will have to use the schedule and guess work to find the group.

Disclaimer - By attending this event you agree that your safety is your own responsibility. By attending any event you agree that the organiser/host is not responsible or liable for the safety of any member, or any member’s guests. By attending the event you accept our policy. This event will be held in conjunction with a singles meetup group