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Ramadan Iftar: Young professionals and students (£35 for adults - via link)

Sun, Mar 1, 5:15 PM

From Syrian Arab Association in UK

This event is specifically curated for students, young professionals, and their families who are looking for an opportunity to connect with the other members of the Syrian community in the UK. This isn't just about the meal; it’s an opportunity to network and build lasting connections with fellow Syrians navigating similar paths in the UK. All profits generated from the event will be reinvested into the community and used to organise future cultural, educational and musical events to benefit the Syrian diaspora. Book your space here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/syrianarabassociationintheuk/2040452 **What to Expect: A welcoming atmosphere**: A space for meaningful conversation and community building. **Communal Iftar**: A traditional Syrian buffet meal centered on our shared values of hospitality and reflection. The buffet will include three main meals, a diverse mixture of hot and cold appetisers, desserts and Ramadan drinks. **Networking and socialising:** Time during and after the meal to speak with other professionals and students. **Prayer**: While we will be socialising in the venue, there is a mosque conveniently located close by for those wishing to step out for evening prayers. **Dietary Requirements:** Due to the nature of this event, we cannot guarantee that all dietary accommodations can be made. If you have specific requirements, please contact us prior to booking so we can do our best to assist you. If you would like to apply for a membership, please fill in this form: forms.gle/hDcq3WF4vQsDRo1G8 For any questions, feel free to reach out to the committee at info@syriauk.com.

1 attendee

Lunar New Year – The Year of the Horse festive Celebration

Tue, Feb 17, 6:00 PM

From Dear Asia London - School for Asian Languages & Culture

4.8

## *Let's welcome the Year of the Horse with creativity, culture, and good fortune! 🐎* Join us as we celebrate the Year of the Horse and ring in the Lunar New Year with joy, laughter, and hands-on creativity! In Chinese culture, the horse symbolizes strength, energy, perseverance, and success, making this year perfect for new beginnings and exciting adventures. **What will you do?** Enjoy a selection of Chinese New Year treats, snacks, and tea as you craft, celebrate, and connect with others. Experience the festive flavors and aromas that make Lunar New Year so special! Create your own Year of the Horse gold foil decoration (金箔画) or a bamboo Horse bookmark! Using this traditional craft, you’ll design a beautiful piece that represents luck, vitality, and prosperity for the year ahead, a perfect keepsake to remember the start of Lunar New Year. **Why should you join?** * Enjoy yourself in Lunar New Year traditions in a fun, festive setting * Connect with others while celebrating culture and creativity * Take home your handmade decoration and memories of a joyful start to Year of the Horse

2 attendees

Lantern Festival Celebrations & Lantern Making Workshop

Mon, Mar 2, 6:00 PM

From Dear Asia London - School for Asian Languages & Culture

4.8

The Lantern Festival, also known as Yuanxiao Festival, marks the grand finale of the Lunar New Year celebrations. Traditionally held on the 15th day of the lunar calendar, it’s a time when families gather under the glowing lanterns, share sweet rice dumplings (tāngyuán 汤圆), and celebrate unity, hope, and good fortune for the year ahead. 🏮**What will you do?** Create your own glass-tinted or traditional paper lantern\*\*,\*\* a shimmering, hand-held piece inspired by classical Chinese designs. Using a beautiful craft set, you’ll assemble and decorate your own glowing lantern to take home, symbolizing brightness, peace, and renewal. 🥠**What else is included?** Enjoy traditional Lantern Festival treats, tea, and stories as you craft your own lantern and celebrate. Learn about the origins of the festival and its cultural significance across Asia while connecting with fellow students and friends in a festive, cozy atmosphere. ✨ **Why should you join?** * Experience one of Asia’s most beautiful and symbolic festivals * Create a glowing lantern to welcome light and luck into your year * Enjoy treats, culture, and fun with our community * Let’s light up the first full moon of 2026 together! 🏮

1 attendee

Lunar New Year Festival

Sun, Feb 22, 10:00 AM

From Saturday Morning Folklore Club

5.0

**Saddle up, astrology followers, it’s Lunar New Year 2026 and we’re galloping into the year of the horse!** Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, Spring Festival, Tet, and Seollal, falls between late January and mid February, and this folklore extravaganza is celebrated annually in London’s West End. This year we’ll be leaving behind the year of the snake and ushering in the horse, which symbolises success and victory (about time!). The festival is also celebrated in Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia and the Philippines, as well in many diaspora communities around the globe, and the biggest celebration in the world outside of Asia is right here in London’s Chinatown. It features Europe’s largest gathering of the famous Chinese lion and dragon performers, as well as a parade, colourful floats, music, dancing and special snacks for sale. (Warm custard taiyaki, anyone?) Parade route and timing details are yet to be announced so check back here closer to the time for confirmed info! (This is a free event, so we ask that you please keep RSVPs updated to ensure that as many people as possible who want to come are able to. Cancellations with less than three days’ notice may be removed from the group to prevent wasted spaces in future. Many thanks for your understanding!)

15 attendees

Chinese New Year sunday Parade + Meal

Sun, Feb 22, 12:50 PM

From Explorers

4.6

**Meeting Point** ⬇️ **👉** by **STARBUCKS** inside the coffee shop 1st floor we will waiting 20 minutes **Address** : ( in front of Outernet London) 3 Soho Pl, London W1D 3BG See Google maps location below 📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/bZ7j6R4aLNxyFPq9A **What to expect:** We will be going to China town and the neighbouring area to watch the Chinese NewnYear Parade. **What will we do:** a) see what is going on in trafalgar square. b) follow the parade route up charing cross road. c) find a Chinese restaurant havebsome food. d) Go for a drink in Montague Pyke pub. (We eat here instead of the restaurants are too packed out Any Questions ? drop a message on the message board. we might leave a phone number here as well.

44 attendees

Documentary—Films by Ebrahim Golestan

Tue, Feb 24, 6:30 PM

From Persian Culture

4.9

# Three classics from the golden age of the Iranian documentary movement. Films by **Ebrahim Golestan** explore the relationship between earth, people, and the cycle of life in a uniquely poetic manner. *A Fire*, part of his ‘industrial documentaries’ (made early in his career whilst working for oil companies) was **Golestan’s** first major international breakthrough. It depicts the extraordinary effort to extinguish a major oilfield fire, combining dramatic immediacy with a poetic sensibility. *The Hills of Marlik* appears to be about the excavation of an archaeological site, but the unearthed objects become a lens through which 3,000 years of Iranian history are seen. **Shirdel’s** *The Night It Rained* follows a newspaper report of a village boy who supposedly saves passengers on a train, an account that is quickly doubted and challenged. In just thirty minutes, **Shirdel** offers a masterful, incisive portrait of 1960s Iran. Tickets are selling fast! Reservation link: [https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2026/event/masterpieces-of-the-iranian-new-wave-documentary-programme](https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2026/event/masterpieces-of-the-iranian-new-wave-documentary-programme) We will have a discussion about the films at Barbican’s cinema bar after the screening. Join me on: English reading club: [www.meetup.com/persian-culture](www.meetup.com/persian-culture) Spanish reading club: [www.meetup.com/gaia-libros](https://www.meetup.com/gaia-libros) French reading club: [www.meetup.com/gaia-livres](https://www.meetup.com/gaia-livres) Instagram @persian_culture_ -Whatsapp group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/EZk35ZbJZ6W6wwyHyuxoS2](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EZk35ZbJZ6W6wwyHyuxoS2)

2 attendees

🧧 Lunar New Year Friday Social 🔥🐴 Draco Malfoy Edition @ World Citizens

Fri, Feb 27, 7:00 PM

From World Citizens 🌍 Expats, Travelers & TCKs in London ✨

4.4

**Enjoy Lunar New Year with London's largest international community and make new friends from around the world. 2026 is the year of the Fire Horse and, due to a language coincidence, also of Draco Malfoy!** **What to expect at World Citizens:** \- A warm\, inclusive\, conversation\-friendly group :\) \- Decent\, well\-mannered people from around the world \- A mix of casual/informal socializing and some optional group activities \(introductions \+ icebreakers\) \- Nice venues with cozy and safe space :\) **What is World Citizens?** London's top community for new-in-town, expats, travellers and third culture kids who want to meet in a safe, culturally enriching and thought-provoking space. **How to participate?** You must enter our ticket lottery at [https://worldcitizenfridays.eventbrite.co.uk](https://worldcitizenfridays.eventbrite.co.uk)! \- If you're picked\, you will receive an invitation email with the secret venue address on Thursday or Friday\. \- The lottery helps us balance quantity and quality\, and gives everyone a chance to experience safe\, diverse and culturally enriching events\. \- So expect *less* attendees than the number of RSVP, but *more* quality time connecting with everyone in a meaningful way! **Event details** -*When?* Every Friday, 7pm until late. Join anytime! -*Where?* The secret location changes every week, but it is usually within 1 or 2 tube stops from the London Bridge/Monument area. -*Cost:* Pay for your own meals or drinks -*Hosts:* We have a rotating team and the host of each event may vary *-Can I bring a friend?* If you receive the invitation email, please follow the process described there to bring a friend. Do not share the secret venue address with anyone **What we expect from you:** 1. To be respectful and courteous with everyone. 2. To be present so that others feel listened to. 3. To be mindful of people’s personal space. *These events are for everyone to feel safe, welcome and comfortable; where everyone can be heard; where everyone can maintain boundaries with harmony. Thank you for your cooperation!* **We put women first:** *Over 80% of women in the UK say that nightlife is unsafe ([YouGov Oct 2021 poll](https://www.womensgrid.org.uk/?p=16635)) because of predator men and alcohol/substance abuse. We want to completely change that: World Citizens proactively designs event systems for everyone to enjoy a safe and pleasant evening.* **JOIN OUR TEAM!** We're all volunteers doing this for fun, so if you enjoy organizing activities or events in your spare time, and meeting great people every week, send a message to our team account "TP". **DISCLAIMER:** We are a 100% volunteer-run team. Despite careful planning and structure this is a private informal activity, so we cannot be liable for any damage or inconvenience. However, we put safety and comfort first. We take all complaints seriously, and take severe action against any form of harassment, verbal or non-verbal, and anti-social behaviour. We collaborate with the police if needed. We take photos and videos which may include you to help promote the community in line with GDPR Data Protection law. We may restrict or prioritize guests at our own discretion for safety, quality and logistics reasons. While our admin decisions may not always be perfect we ask that you follow our decisions first and raise any disputes to discuss with us later and privately. By attending you understand, agree with and respect all terms of this disclaimer.

54 attendees

Celebrating Lunar New Year

Sun, Feb 22, 11:00 AM

From London Unitarians

4.6

## About the Event We join in over 2 billion people around the world who will be celebrating Lunar New Year. We’ll explore the themes of food, community, fresh beginnings and prosperity. Featuring translated Chinese poetry and performances on the traditional guzheng instrument by acclaimed singer and guest musician Kerensa. About Kerensa: Our guest musician Kerensa is a gender and genre fluid artist you will never unsee (in the best way). Singing in both English and Mandarin, this classically trained dual heritage being embraces and blends all of their identities in one and ties them together with a neat, theatrical operatic vocal bow. Find out more about her at imkerensa.com

2 attendees

CACAO DANCE TRIBE - Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony with Ecstatic Dance London

Fri, Feb 20, 7:45 PM

From ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON - Official Group

4.9

### ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents: ## 🌎CACAO DANCE TRIBE: **Afro House & World Beats Ecstatic Dance + Cacao Ceremony** **(DJ & live percussion set)** **Friday Night \| 7:45PM–10:15PM** **Fruit Social: 10:15PM–10:45PM** **Tufnell Park, London** Immerse yourself in an **ecstatic dance journey** infused with **Afro House rhythms, world beats, and live percussion**. Move freely, connect deeply, and let the music take you on a powerful journey of embodiment, release and ecstasy. We’ll open the evening with a dance movement warmup, then shift to a **heart-opening raw vegan cacao ceremony** and positive intention setting ritual, tuning in together before the main dance Wave begins. **Please note:** an RSVP here on meetup is not a ticket. To reserve your place please book via eventbrite. Thank you x **🎫Tickets:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-london-cacao-dance-tribe-wellness-rave-cacao-ceremony-tickets-498619222517](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ecstatic-dance-london-cacao-dance-tribe-wellness-rave-cacao-ceremony-tickets-498619222517) **🌟 Join the Mailing list for EVENT UPDATES & DISCOUNTS:** [https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london) **📣Join our WhatsApp Community:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/IuJVuQiUmENDJGD7bhYRZr?mode=ems_copy_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IuJVuQiUmENDJGD7bhYRZr?mode=ems_copy_t) **✨Follow us on Instagram:** [https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london?igsh=MXFmdm01NzRtd2xndg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr](https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance_london?igsh=MXFmdm01NzRtd2xndg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) **What to Expect?** ✨ Uplifting **Afro House**, **Brazilian grooves**, and **organic world rhythms** 🥁 **Live percussion** bringing fire and soul to the dancefloor 🍫 **Raw ceremonial cacao** to open your heart and elevate your energy 💃 Freestyle, expressive movement & moving meditation 🍉 **Optional fruit social** afterwards to nourish and connect No alcohol, no drugs, just rhythm, breath, and community. This is one of London’s most loved **sober Friday night dance experiences**, where you can shake off the week’s stress and celebrate life through movement. ### About Cacao Dance Tribe Founded in 2017, **Cacao Dance Tribe** was one of the world’s first **Cacao Ceremony + Ecstatic Dance** events, originally held in Camden. After a pause during the pandemic, we’re thrilled to have **revived the tribe in Tufnell Park since 2023,** co-created by the **Ecstatic Dance London** community, pioneers of the UK’s sober dance movement since 2009. No dance experience needed — everyone is welcome. We also offer limited **free crew spaces** — scroll below for details and sign-up. **Music Vibe:** Afro House \| World Beats \| Brazilian \| Organic Rhythms

1 attendee

London Bollywood Dance Class for Charity

Fri, Feb 20, 7:00 PM

From Indians in London

4.8

Welcome to the **London Bollywood Dance Workshop for Charity**! Join us for a night of fun and dancing. Learn some new moves, meet new friends, and support a charity all at the same time. *YOUR SPOT IS NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL YOU COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION* No experience necessary, just come ready to have a great time! Spots filling fast! Link to book tickets: bit.ly/DarshikaFeb **Date:** 20th Feb **Time:** 7:00 pm **Level:** Beginner **Song:** Jigar da Tukda **Charity we support:** Nanhi Kali, education of little girls in India For class videos, you can look at my Instagram channel @darshika.ag @actuarywhodances Good Vibes only!

3 attendees

🚀Explore The Night Sky + Post Pub Drinks🔭(Subject to Weather)🪐

Sat, Feb 28, 7:00 PM

From Universe of Hedonic Adventures 2026🥂😃

4.6

🌌Ever look up and marvel with insatiable curiosity at both the beauty and wonder of the **universe?** That wild sobering thought that somewhere in the chaos of creation - the emergence of life - the universe became **conscious** enough to look back and ask the existential questions; How it all started, our evolution and place in it, and where else in the cosmos other complex life might exist (we know almost every star you see has planets orbiting with up to **20 billion habitable exoplanets** easily in our galaxy alone!)? 🪐🌟🌟🌟 🌍Then RSVP to view the potential life harbouring moons of **Jupiter**, comets, the famous **Orion Nebula** where stars like our sun were born, the majestic rings of **Saturn**, the international space station, well known star fields, remnants of **supernova** witnessed by our early ancestors, multi-star solar systems (think the double sun in Starwars), the Tau Ceti star with **2 Earth like planets** orbiting in the habitable zone, plus a range of other fascinating celestial wonderments (comets, galaxies) over drinks and engaging chats and banter this Jan fully hosted by a passionate amateur astronomer and former global Journalist covering big picture stories including cutting edge science related ones. 🚀In between observing - we'll have **drinks and engaging chats** on all astronomy related topics for those inclined - space exploration, Fermi Paradox, Astrobiology, Cosmology, paleontology, SETI/Drake Equation (I have my own augmented version giving more realistic estimates of likely alien civilisations!), exoplanetology etc as well as non space chatter and banter too. No doubt we'll hear the usual jokes we've all heard before! If those don't make you laugh, my impersonation of Los Angeles ET will! 👽 And to help set the mood and make the night feel even extra galactic, I’ll put my DJ hat to play some space‑themed tunes and songs about the stars! **======= Joining Astronomers Group & Telescopes =======** I'm able to take a limited number of people (please only RSVP if you can make it) to join my friendly informal relaxed London amateur astronomers' club that have been for over a decade with their regulars made up of up to about 150 people. As there will be people attending from this private Astronomers group as well as others from one of my other groups - the total attendees will be far higher than rsvps here and the public liability insurance only covers a max number of people - hence I need to impose strict limits on attendance. Over the years we have enjoyed numerous social evenings of stargazing and thought provoking chatter with people of all ages and varying levels of astronomy knowledge - so complete beginners that are genuinely curious about the universe are very welcome. If you are just looking to meet generic randoms then there are others groups that will better cater for that. The world renowed **BBC Television Sky at Night** also attended our events pre covid and interviewed some of us for it's show that aired on BBC1 in Feb 2019. BBC **Radio London** (94.9 FM / digital) were there Aug 2023 to cover our meteor shower event broadcasting live to millions of Londoners for 3 hours You don't need a telescope as you will be able to view through scopes belonging to me and other club members (as long as you behave responsibly and don't temper with expensive equipment). If you have your own telescope/binoculars feel free to bring along and I can help you setting it up if you're a newbie **==== Food & Drinks With Seating From Warm Indoor Cafe ====** Alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, cider only), hot drinks and food/snacks will be available to purchase from an indoor cafe at the observation point which Regent's park keep open exclusively for the astronomers group so please don't bring your own drinks **==== ITINERARY =====** We will meet outside Camden Station. After a short wait for anyone delayed, I will escort everyone to our observation point in the local park 15 minutes walk away and brief you in terms of what to expect, observing etiquette, tips, equipment handling and take any questions you have - weather general or astronomy/cosmology related. **After Drinks:** Unless I have a very important 9AM Thursday deadline for a client presentation or something that I'm still gonna be writing 2 mins before start - most of us usually head our way back to Camden for another drink. If so - I will annouce the pub when we leave the park **==== What Can You Expect To See (this time of year)? ====** * Orion Nebula * Jupiter and 4 moons * Meteors * Andromedia Galaxy * Saturn, rings & moon * Star clusters such as the Pleiades & Owl Cluster etc * International Space station fly by * Venus & Mercury * Binary & tripple star systems (think planet *Tatooine in* Starwars!), * Neptune * Uranuus * Mars * Our moon * A look towards the galactic centre where that supermassive £22b Labour black hole sits (Sagittarius A) More here from Jodrell Bank Observatory/Astrophysics Centre: [http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/astronomy/nightsky/](http://www.jb.man.ac.uk/astronomy/nightsky/) Guide to viewing the cosmos for beginners: [https://phys.org/news/2018-05-universe-distant-starstips-cosmology-backyard.html#jCp](https://phys.org/news/2018-05-universe-distant-starstips-cosmology-backyard.html#jCp) **===Weather Dependent=====** The event is subject to clear skies forecasts on the night so if on the actual afternoon of the event the weather forecasts looks unsuitable beyond doubt then I will postpone so please check the event status on the day of the event . If this event is still listed here at 5PM on the day, it will be going ahead at the designated day and time! Happy Stargazing Lucas Skywalker - The Singin, Dancin, DJ-in Astronomer

97 attendees

Coffee, Chat & Pancakes - Pancake Day (After Work)

Tue, Feb 17, 6:30 PM

From Explorers

4.6

Address: EL&N Cafe 112-114 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1F 0TS This Pancake Day meet-up is intentionally small and relaxed. We’ll be meeting at EL&N Soho for coffee, conversation and pancakes in a cosy, seated setting. The group will be kept small so people can settle in and chat without feeling the need to move around or “work the room”. There’s no structure or icebreakers — just an easy, after-work catch-up for those who enjoy calmer, conversational spaces. ⏰ Tuesday 17th February · 6:30pm 📍 EL&N Café, Soho I’ll arrive a little early so we can sit together comfortably. Please aim to arrive on time so no one feels awkward joining later. (Photos are attached below)

10 attendees

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Cultural Celebrations London

Ramadan Iftar: Young professionals and students (£35 for adults - via link)

Lunar New Year – The Year of the Horse festive Celebration