Ambient Music

We’re excited to launch Amplify Her Monthly Co\-Working Sessions in collaboration with The Ministry \| Workspace & Members’ Club\. After high demand, we’re so excited to announce the launch of our **Amplify Her Monthly Co-Working Sessions**, in collaboration with **The Ministry\, Borough \| Workspace & Members’ Club**. These monthly co-working days are designed to give our community a dedicated space to **connect, create, and get things done**. Each session brings Amplify Her members together in an inspiring environment to co-work side by side, share ideas, collaborate on projects, and support one another’s growth within the music industry. Whether you’re writing, planning, producing, marketing, or simply need focused time around like-minded creatives, these sessions offer the perfect balance of **productivity, accountability, and community**. **[Make sure to grab your ticket on our website, so that you receive a QR code to use upon arrival.](https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/event-details/amplify-her-monthly-co-working-sessions-2026-06-17-10-00-1)** **Want to join?** **All In Pass** The **All-In Pass** offers full access to everything Amplify Her provides, plus personalised mentorship support. This is our most comprehensive membership option and is designed for artists and music professionals ready to fully invest in their growth. All-In Pass includes: * Access to industry events * Entry to workshops * Attendance at live music events * Full access to music industry courses * Monthly co-working sessions in collaboration with The Ministry, Borough * Access to industry opportunities, including: * Sync placement opportunities * Gig opportunities * Songwriting camps * Other professional development opportunities * 3 hours of one-to-one mentorship, offering personalised guidance, strategy, and industry insight * Access to the Amplify Her community network for collaboration and support **Amplify Her Pass** The Amplify Her Pass is perfect for those looking to stay connected, informed, and actively involved in the music industry while being part of a supportive community. Amplify Her Pass includes: * Access to industry events * Entry to workshops * Attendance at live music events * Full access to music industry courses * Monthly co-working sessions in collaboration with The Ministry, Borough * Access to industry opportunities, including: * Sync placement opportunities * Gig opportunities * Songwriting camps * Other professional development opportunities * 3 hours of one-to-one mentorship, offering personalised guidance, strategy, and industry insight * Access to the Amplify Her community network for collaboration and support At Amplify Her, we welcome everyone at every stage of their journey — whether you’re just starting out, finding your voice, or building a sustainable career in the music industry. Our mission is to create inclusive, supportive spaces where women and gender-marginalised creatives feel empowered, connected, and equipped with real opportunities to grow. Through community, education, collaboration, and access to industry pathways, Amplify Her exists to ensure no one has to navigate the music industry alone. Wherever you are on your journey, there is space for you here. **Follow us here:** [https://www.instagram.com/amplify_herLive/](https://www.instagram.com/amplify_herLive/ "https://www.instagram.com/amplify_herLive/") [https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/](https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/ "https://www.amplifyher.co.uk/") [https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifyher/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifyher/ "https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplifyher/")

[BOOK HERE](https://www.benita-yoga.com/gong-bath-at-the-boathouse-in-barking) spaces are limited !!! Don’t predict anything that can happen in the gong bath, please bring an open mind with no expectations. This is an adventure. Just relax and drift off where the sound takes you 🙂 What to expect in Gong Bath? You simply submerge in the sounds, in the ocean of sounds. All you do is lie comfortably on a mat, close your eyes and slow your breath. Just like during the relaxation after our Yoga class. You prepare yourself to become the receiver of sound. In the place of stillness you become more open and aware of each sound that comes in. Then I create the soundtrack… Your mind, body and soul is bathed with the tones of the Gongs and other instruments. The aim is to go into a deep state of relaxation, taking you to a space of neutrality, a space of bliss where the body’s natural healing process begins… It’s all about opening the passage of energy flow throughout the body to make you healthy and happy. When you awaken, you are ready to come back to the outer world, revived, calm and full of energy. What’s behind this technology of sound vibrations? Sound has been used in various cultures for thousands of years to move us from a place of imbalance to a place of balance. The sound vibrations, confirmed by scientific research help return your body to a natural state of harmony. Sound helps to facilitate shifts in our brainwave state. Our fluctuating brainwaves are synchronised with a stable frequency which the brain can attune to. By using rhythm and frequency it becomes possible to down-shift our normal beta state (normal waking consciousness) to alpha (relaxed consciousness), and even reach theta (meditative state) and delta (sleep; where internal healing can occur). We experience our brainwave balancing to clear the mind, release stress from the nervous system and allow us to feel a deeper inner sense of peace, balance and vitality.

Hello again, We have gone back to being bang up to date this month, with two recent releases . . . . as well as going back almost fifty years. The Monochrome Set - Volume, Contrast, Brilliance: Sessions and Singles, Volume 1 (1979) Yello - One Second (1987) Lime Garden - Maybe Not Tonight (2026) Fakemint - Terrified (2026) Have fun listening. Phil

Every year it’s a mad scramble to get in somewhere to watch the match but trust me - THIS IS THE BEST LOCATION TO WATCH THE FOOTBALL. Multiple screens that can be seen everywhere in the venue, cheap pints, Food & Drinks Deals. I've booked 2 tables in the outside area at front but DO ARRIVE before 8:00pm as it will be busy and tables will be first come, first served. It's FREE ENTRY so bring your friends, bring your foes, bring the flatmate that doesn’t really like football but still want’s to be part of the action because things are hotting up. Clearly, it’s coming home. Definitely. This time 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😄🍻 NOTE: We'll be there earlier from 5:30pm for the PORTUGAL Match so come when you want :) \-\-\- 👀 Something is happening... The best way I can describe it is like one member said to me: 'Tim - It's like freshers week, every week, but better, with bands and stuff...' and that's how it's been over the last 7 years since we created this group. It's honestly the most fun we've had and I'm inviting everyone of you because something's been happening for a while now and you just don't know about it...It's a Showcase of some of the Best London bands playing their music in London - and it's also a MEETUP group, so you can watch the gig with a mix of regular members and newcomers. Feel free to come on your own or bring your friends and meet new people. Look for the 'MEETUP SIGN' or ask the Host on the Door when you arrive. It's an awesome line-up and at one of the Top Venues in London - Great place for a beer, meet new people and see some amazing unsigned bands! 🔥🔥🚒🍻 \* ‼️ THE ULTIMATE LONDON GIG MEETUP! ‼️ \* There aren't enough emojis for this, so I'll keep it simple: BE THERE. If you've been to the MEET-UPS over the last 7 years, you'll know what it's all about so come down, bring your friends, bring your foes, cancel your wedding, book Granny out of the retirement home. Whatever it takes, she won't want miss it 😄🍻 \* WHATSAPP GROUP: We're a friendly mix; English, French, Australian, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish and Japanese people so I'm sure you will meet someone that shares a passion for Rocking Music. Don't worry if attendance looks low, we are meeting other Meetup / WhatsApp / Facebook Groups and a lot of my friends don't RSVP. I can also add you to the Event's WHATSAPP GROUP if you are interested in joining - Just message me your number. \* DISCLAIMER: I work for the Venue / Promoters. It's just for fun nights and meeting people. We are not responsible for you or your belongings. By attending this event you agree to waiver liability for the Host :) Please bring ID to events as some are 18+. You may appear in photos/videos of the gig. Thank you \* All Gig Meetups here 👀‼️👇 [https://dice.fm/promoters/london-music-showcase-6ko3](https://dice.fm/promoters/london-music-showcase-6ko3) [https://www.instagram.com/londonmusicshowcase/](https://www.instagram.com/londonmusicshowcase/) [https://www.meetup.com/London-Music-Showcase-Gigs-Drinks/](https://www.meetup.com/London-Music-Showcase-Gigs-Drinks/) [https://www.facebook.com/LondonMusicShowcase](https://www.facebook.com/LondonMusicShowcase)

TRE® (tension trauma release exercise) is a set of simple, safe stretches that enable the body to access and release deep tension, stress and trauma patterns from the body. The stretches safely activate the natural and innate reflex of vibrating/tremoring/shaking in the muscles to release tension and calm the nervous system. **[Tickets](https://www.outsavvy.com/event/17739/tension-release-to-relax)** When this movement happens in a safe and controlled environment, the body can find its way back into balance. TRE®’s muscle vibrations and shakes generally feel pleasurable and soothing. After doing TRE®, many people report feelings of peace and well-being. TRE® is a self-help tool that can be used as needed throughout life, continuously supporting and promoting health and wellbeing. Please bring a rolled up towel and bottle of water. Please note this is a ticketed event and must be booked **[here.](https://www.outsavvy.com/event/17739/tension-release-to-relax)** It is available to gay, bi, queer men and their friends. Andy Butterfield has been working with the body in the support of his clients health and wellbeing for 20 years. His tools include shiatsu, meditation, reiki, yoga, tantra, somatic movement therapy and trauma coaching and recovery. More information is available at **[https://andybutterfield.com](https://andybutterfield.com/)**

Looking for quality **business networking in London for SMEs and local business owners**? Join an exclusive evening at **Tide HQ**, organised by **GMax Card**, **Getshop Today,** and **Tide** \- three products built by founders\, for founders\. Hosted inside **Tide’s headquarters in London.** **WHY ATTEND:** * Free premium digital business card (£75 value) - claim it on the night (for paid tix holders only) * Real connections - business partners, co-founders, customers & more Practical tools & insights to run your business smarter Connect with SMEs and local business owners, **founders and decision-makers in the small and medium business area.** **WHO'LL BE ATTENDING** * SME owners and decision-makers * Small business, local business, and growing company owners * Founders, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and bootstrapped business owners * Independent freelance professionals building and scaling their businesses * Business owners looking to grow their network, partnerships, and customer base **ABOUT THIS STARTUP AND BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT** In the **startup and business world**, success rarely happens in isolation. The right connections unlock **co-founders, early customers,** and relationships that accelerate **growth**. But most networking events don't deliver that. After hundreds of iterations, we've built a **format that actually works:** * Well-tested icebreakers (optional, but they work) to break the initial awkwardness * "Quick intros" round - 30-60 seconds each so everyone knows who's who in the room * Short talks from [GMax Card](http://www.gmaxcard.com/) on strategic networking and Tide on founder-friendly business tools * On-the-spot [Tide](https://www.tide.co/partners-business-account/?ref=GMAXF2F) consultations - bring your banking and ops questions, get real answers * Drinks and refreshments for real conversations to develop naturally **Testimonials:** Check out [video testimonials from founders who've attended previous events.](https://vimeo.com/1162995661) **VENUE** **[Tide](https://www.tide.co/partners-business-account/?ref=GMAXF2F) HQ London** Tide's modern headquarters provides an open, professional environment designed for founders and operators and built for collaboration. Part of our bi-weekly series. **ORGANISERS** **[GMax Card](http://www.gmaxcard.com/)**[ - Free digital business cards](http://www.gmaxcard.com/), with Premium NFC smart cards and team networking tools. **[Getshop Today](http://www.getshop.today/)**[ - UK based eCommerce platform ](http://www.getshop.today/)to build your own independent online store in minutes. **Hosted at [Tide](https://www.tide.co/partners-business-account/?ref=GMAXF2F)**[ - The digital-first business banking solution ](https://www.tide.co/partners-business-account/?ref=GMAXF2F)built to support entrepreneurs and SMEs. **DRESS CODE** Business or smart. Dress as you would for an important meeting - polished and professional. **IMPORTANT DETAILS** * **Photography & Video:** Content may be captured by [CineEye Audiovisual Production Studio](www.cineeye.co.uk) for promotional use. By attending, **you agree to sign a media release form**. If you prefer not to appear in photos or video, please refrain from attending. * ID Requirements: Attendance for 18+ only. Proof of ID may be requested at reception. * Refund Policy: Refunds available up to 1 day before the event if any. Meetup fees are non-refundable (if any). **RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW** **Limited spaces - early registration is recommended.**

We will begin with a talk giving some background to the School of Sufi Teaching and our meditation practices. We will then sit together in meditation. Following this there will be an opportunity ask questions arising from your experience during the meditation. Doors open at 6.45pm and tea will be served before the start of the introductory talk at 7.00pm. Meditation will commence at 7.30pm . The session should be completed by 9.00 pm. The meditation will start promptly at 7.30 pm when the front door will be closed so as to ensure an undisturbed period of solitude. Location of Meeting **Entry is via the side door which is located in the side road between our building and the pub.** **Follow the plant containers.** 253 Globe Road London E2 0JD https://goo.gl/maps/6Ng5rhHKsLXe16jz6 Nearest Underground Station is Bethnal Green For individuals interested in learning more about Sufism, our practices and their transformational role on the individual we recommend reading **Click here** [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Turning-toward-Heart-Awakening-Contemporary/dp/1887752463](http://www.amazon.co.uk/Turning-toward-Heart-Awakening-Contemporary/dp/1887752463) **Turning Toward the Heart: - Awakening to the Sufi Way** **Forty Questions and Answers**

**Cocktails & Classics is coming to Smiths Cocktail Bar, Hammersmith.** Join DJ Frizzie for an evening of cocktails, feel-good anthems, timeless classics and alot of party energy. Expect a stylish cocktail bar vibe with a soundtrack of: **R&B • UK Garage • Afrobeats • House • 90s/00s Classics • Party Anthems** Perfect for after-work drinks, date night, birthdays, groups of friends, or anyone looking for a fun Thursday night out in West London. **Event details:** Date: Thursday 18 June 2026 Time: 7pm–11pm Venue: Smiths Cocktail Bar Address: 170 Shepherds Bush Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 7PB Music by: DJ Frizzie **Tickets:** Free entry before 8pm with ticket £5 advance entry after 8pm £8 on the door, subject to capacity Please note: Free entry tickets are only valid for arrival before 8pm. Guests arriving after 8pm will need a paid ticket or can pay on the door, subject to capacity. Capacity is limited, so advance booking is recommended.

Aerial Relaxation Pods… with Live Ambient Music! - London's Deep Relaxation Experience - Aerial Relaxation Pods - Lift Your Spirit Please watch our video to give you a taste of the experience: Our Aerial Relaxation Pods video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxlR9u44llw London's first multi-sensory, aerial relaxation experience with Live ambient music, aromatherapy and featuring our beautiful sky-blue silky Aerial Hammocks. "An oasis of calm in our busy lives." Two sessions per evening on Thursdays: IMPORTANT: Please note your space is only confirmed once booked through Eventbrite. 7:15-8:30pm book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/84883457707 8:45-10pm book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/84878729565 COST: 1 x ticket £17 (£18.92 inc ticket fee) Offer (limited availability) 2x tickets £28 (£30.77 inc ticket fee) "Words are inadequate to express the uniquely nurturing experience I had during your Aerial Relaxation Pod class... and the music was amazing! The feeling of being securely wrapped in a silk hammock from head to toe, suspended in the air, slowly rocking, with the crystal bowls and ambient music created a sublime and profound atmosphere. It was as if I was in a cocoon of total support, allowing peace to flow into my entire being." - Alison COVID SAFETY GUIDELINES & PREVENTION MEASURES: - If you are showing any symptoms, please do not attend. Any participant repeatedly coughing in the space will be asked to leave immediately. - You can wear a face-covering during the sessions if you choose to. - Please come already dressed in comfortable clothing ensuring your knees, armpits and torso are covered, and with a bag for your belongings. There are bathrooms at the venue but no changing rooms. - We will provide antibacterial wipes and hand sanitisers at the venue. Please wash your hands regularly and use the hand sanitiser supplied upon entering the venue. - All touch hotspots will be regularly cleaned with disinfectant between each session. - We ask that all participants keep at least 1m physical distance at all times. Any participant repeatedly breaching this distance will be asked to leave. - We will provide clean lavender eye pillows and covers will be changed between each session. You are welcome to bring your own eye pillow/ eye mask. - All hammocks will be disinfected with antibacterial spray between each session. - Blankets and cushions: we will provide separate sets for each session. You are welcome to bring your own blanket & cushion. - The venue has skylights that will be opened to allow more airflow in the space. PLEASE NOTE: 1) Strictly no latecomers! - Sorry, please arrive on time! Unfortunately, if you are more than 10 minutes late, you will not be allowed entry, (and there can be no refunds if you are more than 10 minutes late, very sorry!) as we need to make it a calm & peaceful space for people who are already here. 2) Please only arrive 5 minutes before the start of the session, as there is no waiting room. 3) No Refunds. No refunds are available as we need to have enough time to fill the space left. You are welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend, colleague or family member. 4) Clothing: Please wear a sleeved shirt that covers the armpits and leggings or yoga trousers that cover your knees. Wear form-fitting clothing. Please do not wear baggy clothing as they can snag and catch on the sling’s fabric causing accidents. Ensure that your clothing is "zipper free" and remove all jewellery (body piercings, watches and hair clips. These items can snag and damage the silk hammocks.

Safo Music masterclass **WHY SOME ARTISTS GROW AND OTHERS STAY STUCK** You write great songs. You release music. You post on social media. Yet somehow other artists seem to build momentum while your project stays in the same place. Why? Join us for the launch of **Green Chair Artist Growth** and discover the strategies that successful independent artists are using to build audiences, create opportunities, and develop sustainable careers in today's music industry. This isn't another seminar about posting more content or chasing algorithms. We'll show you the key principles that separate artists who build genuine momentum from those who spend years working hard with little to show for it. You'll discover: • Why talent alone is rarely enough • The biggest mistakes artists make when trying to grow their audience • How successful artists build momentum release after release • The strategies that turn casual listeners into genuine fans • How to create opportunities instead of waiting for them to happen • The framework we use to help artists develop long-term careers Whether you're just starting out or already releasing music, you'll leave with practical ideas you can implement immediately. **FREE SEMINAR** **Friday 19th June \| 7pm** **Safo Music Group, Crouch Hill, London** Places are limited. To reserve your seat, email: **[info@safomusicgroup.com](mailto:info@safomusicgroup.com)**

**London's first multi-sensory aerial relaxation experience with live ambient music, gongs, aromatherapy and aerial hammocks. An Oasis of Calm in our Busy Lives.** # Aerial Relaxation Pods - Sound Journey Gong Bath Meditation in Hammocks ### **ABOUT AERIAL RELAXATION PODS™** London's first **multi-sensory aerial relaxation experience with a short guided meditation, live ambient music: gongs, crystal bowls, vocals, other live instruments and nurturing electronica, aromatherapy eye pillows and scents, sky-blue silky aerial hammocks** to soothe your stresses away and lift your spirit! **A very unique, next level sound journey experience!** *"An oasis of calm in our busy lives."* Londoners stressed out by their busy lives can now turn to Aerial Relaxation Pods™ to transform their tension to calm, and restore the body’s natural healing wisdom. ***(please confirm all dates / times / venue via eventbrite. Not all dates are correct on meetup!)*** **PLEASE NOTE:** Please book via eventbrite. There are very limited spaces, and no sales on the door. an RSVP here on meetup is not a ticket! **For more information and bookings:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aerial-relaxation-pods-sound-journey-gong-bath-meditation-in-hammocks-tickets-84883457707?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aerial-relaxation-pods-sound-journey-gong-bath-meditation-in-hammocks-tickets-84883457707?aff=oddtdtcreator) *“Our pods are here to help Londoners relax. As a former teacher myself, I am fully aware of just how busy and stressed a lot of people are. And most of us just don't find the time to unwind. Our **Aerial Relaxation Pods** are going to help you alleviate stress, providing time & space to allow your body to deeply rest, harmonising your nervous system. You’ll feel rejuvenated and refreshed after one session.” -* Seth Newman, co-founder of Aerial Relaxation Pods**™**.

## Speed-Friending & Social Night In West Norwood Looking to meet new people and have a blast? Join our **Speed-Friending & Social Night** in the heart of **West Norwood**! It’s a chill, in-person event where you can make friends fast and enjoy great conversations. Whether you're new to the area or just want to expand your social circle, this night is all about fun vibes and good company. Don’t miss out on this awesome chance to connect and unwind! **Please Note This Is Not Speed Dating Event** Forget awkward networking or high-pressure dating events. Community Connect is a relaxed, hosted social evening designed specifically for neighbours to meet, chat, and find their "crew" for the summer. Whether you’re looking for a festival buddy, a gym partner, or just someone to grab a local pint with, this is the place to find them. **Price £10** **Non refundable unless cancelled** **PLEASE RSVP ONLY ONCE YOU HAVE MADE PAYMENT, IF YOU RSVP WITHOUT MAKING PAYMENT YOUR RSVP WILL CHANGE TO NOT GOING.** **PLEASE PAY VIA LINK TO GET A SOCIAL LIFE MEETUP HERE** [Speed-Friending & Social Night In West Norwood Includes a Glass Of Wine, Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/passionate-about-travelling-food-and-events/events/314736835/?slug=passionate-about-travelling-food-and-events&eventId=314736835) **What’s included** A Welcome Drink: beer, a glass of wine, or soft drink on us. Background music, so you can hear each other when communicating. Hosted Social: A 90-minute structured "speed-friending" session followed by open socialising **Coming alone?** Most people do! Our host will be at the door to greet you and introduce you to others as soon as you arrive. You’ll be making new friends by the end of the night. Tickets are limited to keep the evening intimate and meaningful. My number just in case is 07957320516 **Social Media & Photos** We love capturing the day! Group photos may be shared on **Meetup** and **Instagram**. If you’re camera-shy, just step aside during group shots Hope you can make it, would be great to meet you all.

To book: ww A gong bath under the moon is the ultimate relaxation. You are invited to lie down under the moon and relax while the sounds of the gongs and other instruments wash over you. This session provides ultimate relaxation and supports healing through full body vibration. These sounds act to stimulate the alpha and theta brain waves associated with meditative states of stillness; while releasing nitric oxide which supports the health of our hearts, lungs and bones, helping to regulating our nervous system, immune system, hormones and sleep cycles. As the mind and body relax, the heart rate and blood pressure decrease and our breathing become deeper. It is in this state that deep healing can occur. Thus, a sound bath not only reduces stress and anxiety by inducing a state of relaxation, but it also has physiological benefits.

## Summer Party In West Norwood Get ready to soak up the sun and vibes at our **Summer Party** right in the heart of **West Norwood**! This is an awesome chance to hang out, meet cool people, and enjoy some great tunes. Bring your friends and let's make unforgettable memories together. Don't miss out on the fun. This party is perfect if attending alone 99% of our guests attends our events solo and socialise with others, a great way to meet new people , invite friends along too. **📍 AT MY POP UP EVENTS \| 4 KNIGHTS HILL\, WEST NORWOOD\, SE27 0HY** Join us for our summer party. We’re turning our space into the ultimate party venue for one night only, with amazing music, great company, and a FREE DRINK INCLUDED WITH EVERY TICKET! 🥂 There will be background music to begin with in order to mingle and socialise with the volume increasing to dance and show your moves. **MUSIC FOR EVERYONE – MIX OF GENRES ALL NIGHT!** We’ve got the best tunes to keep you dancing from start to finish – something for every taste:✅ Old Skool & Classic Hits✅ R&B, Soul & Motown✅ Afrobeats & Amapiano✅ Pop, Dance & House✅ Reggae & Soca✅ Chart Toppers & Party Anthems No matter what you love, we’ve got the vibe you want! **YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:** ✅ 1 FREE DRINK PER PERSON – choose from:• Alcoholic: Beer, Wine, Prosecco• Non‑Alcoholic: Soft drink, Juice, Mocktail✅ Entry to the full party✅ Non‑stop music across all genres✅ Great atmosphere, lighting & sound✅ Friendly, safe & welcoming space, just like a house party back in the day. **TICKET PRICES:** 🎟️ EARLY BIRD (Limited): £12 per person 🎟️ STANDARD: £15 per person 🎟️ ON THE DOOR: £18 per person (if available) Tickets are limited – book early to avoid disappointment! Tickets are none refundable unless cancelled minus booking fees **PLEASE DO NOT RSVP UNLESS YOU HAVE PAID, OR YOUR RSVP WILL CHANGE TO NOT GOING. PAYMENT TO PAY VIA LINK BELOW, CLICK ATTENDING** [Summer Party In West Norwood, Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/passionate-about-travelling-food-and-events/events/314972791/?slug=passionate-about-travelling-food-and-events&eventId=314972791) **WHAT TO EXPECT:** Summer vibes Dance floor space to move freely Friendly crowd & great energy Perfect for solo guests, couples, friends or groups Fully licensed bar for extra drinks **No DJ** To keep prices affordable and suit our lovely intimate space, we won’t be having a DJ. Instead, we’ve put together the perfect playlist on Spotify – and we’ll keep the music at a nice, low volume so you can laugh, talk and connect with people without any trouble. **PHOTOS** We love capturing the day! Group photos may be shared on Meetup and Instagram. If you’re camera-shy, just step aside during group shots Follow us: 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/geta.sociallife/) 👉 [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1563212443940759) 👉 [Join WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LQycQS43lrK3W2vqcONBX0) 📩 Any enquiries email contact@getasociallife.co.uk

Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle. **Optional topic for this meetup: Where is everybody?** In 1950 the physicist Enrico Fermi was talking about aliens over lunch and asked a question that still has not gone away: if the universe is so vast and so old, and even a fraction of those billions of stars have planets, where is everyone? By the numbers the galaxy should be crowded with civilizations. Instead we look up and hear silence. That gap between "they should be everywhere" and "we see no one" is the Fermi Paradox. One of the most unsettling answers is the idea of a **Great Filter**: somewhere on the road from dead chemistry to a galaxy-spanning civilization, there is at least one step that is almost impossible to get past. Maybe the filter is behind us. Maybe life starting at all, or simple cells becoming complex, or intelligence ever evolving, is the freak accident, and we already cleared the hard part. Or maybe the filter is ahead of us, and advanced civilizations reliably wipe themselves out before they spread. Here is the part that messes with people. If we ever found life somewhere else, even pond scum on Mars, most people would call it the greatest discovery in history. But it might be the worst possible news. It would mean life is common, the early steps are easy, and the hard step is still in front of us. So the eerie silence overhead might actually be the best sign we could ask for. **Questions to wrestle with:** * Is it better to be alone? Would you rather we find alien life and learn we are not special, or find nothing and quietly improve our odds of surviving? * Where do you bet the filter sits, behind us or ahead of us, and why? * If it is ahead of us, what is it? Nuclear war, climate collapse, AI, something we cannot even picture yet? And can we do anything about a filter we cannot see coming? * Does any of this change how you live, or how humanity should be spending its time and money right now? As always the prompt is optional. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks, and bring your own questions.

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

Let's mix and boogie! We'll start with social time over dinner/appetizers/drinks from 6:00-8:00pm. Then we'll get down with a live band [Shucking Bubba Deluxe](http://www.shuckingbubba.com/). COVER CHARGE: $10.00 (cash) SBD: A great danceable cover band playing popular genres of music - funk, classic rock, pop & club/dance. [Harry Buffalo](http://www.harrybuffalo.com/locations/westerville/) has a wide selection of quality appetizers and entrees. Harry Buffalo seating is first come/first serve this evening. We need a few folks to be there by 6:00pm or so to secure a table on the patio. DRESS: Late Summer Patio (picnic table friendly) BAD WEATHER CANCEL (usually by 4pm) PARKING: lots near restaurant and down the street. Do not park at Taco Bell.

Based on the novel Roadside Picnic, it is NO picnic, but rather one of the masterpieces of world cinema. Andrei Tarkovsky's 1979 Soviet sci-fi classic, recounts the expedition of a writer and professor led by a mysterious guide called "The Stalker." to a futuristic wasteland called "The Zone." Dripping with existential dread, it continually presents strange occurrences that will have us debating the meaning of what we've just viewed right through the ending. *Stalker* (1979) can be streamed for free on HBOMax, the Criterion Channel or Kanopy. It's also available for rent on Amazon Prime and AppleTV. The Columbus Library has two copies on disc.

The ultimate Thursday night out is back. Join us for BAM Thursdays (Bar, Art, and Music) at the Columbus Museum of Art. Live music, great art, delicious bites, vendors and fresh cocktails in the garden space. Limited seating is also available inside Schokko Café (yummy sharable plates). **FEE:** BAM Thursday evenings offer **FREE general admission** from 5:00–9:00 PM. See what’s on view [here](https://www.columbusmuseum.org/art-exhibitions/on-view-now/) (special exhibits are $5.00 fee). **TOUR**: I'll lead a tour of the main museum from 6:30pm til 7pm. FREE **PARKING** behind the museum is $7.00. Nearby parking a little cheaper. **SEATING**: *Tables are available on a first come first serve basis for dining. In the event of inclement weather, BAM Thursdays will move inside to the atrium.* **DRESS**: Summer dressy casual

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.