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**DUE TO LIMITED SPACE PLEASE ONLY RSVP IF ATTENDING. IF NO LONGER ATTENDING PLEASE UPDATE YOUR RSVP.** Join us in the upstairs room of the Grafton Pub in Camden for another writing-focused session. Bring whatever you’re working on, whether you’re outlining a new idea or deep into your current WIP. This is a space for writers to connect, share ideas, and find inspiration. Whether you’re looking for feedback, want to brainstorm with others, or simply need a quiet place to write, our goal is to build a supportive and collaborative community for sci-fi and fantasy authors at all stages of their journey. Writing will start at 6:30, but feel free to arrive and leave at your own convenience! We will end at 8:30pm, but the pub is open till 11pm so after it ends people can mingle or go home as they please. **While we encourage collaboration and occasional chat, we ask everyone to be mindful of those focused on writing until 8pm.** **Also please support the venue by buying food or drink from the pub!**

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/49584 **Game Description:** Crystal Palace BC April 2025 sessions The main hall has a full indoor basketball court. We play for fun, we compete and we keep it cool. We are open to all players. Disclaimer: Players will be asked kindly to sign the club charity statement, as payments are donations to support our work. For more information please visit www.crystalpalacebc.com **Rules** \- ⏰⏱️Be there 10min before the start \- ⚫⚪ Bring a dark and a light top \- 🔢🔢 12 Players max \(even if it has more on the list\, we always have 12 max\) \- 🔛🔄 Substitutions every 3\-4 min \- 🙊🤬Chill\, Be Cool & Enjoy \- 🎤✊🏼Call your own fouls \- 🔊🍦No BS foul calling please \- 📸🎥 No unauthorised video recording

**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/49589 **Game Description:** Welcome to Crystal Palace BC April 2025 sessions The main hall has a 2 full indoor basketball court, please make sure you join the right session (just ask) We play for fun, we compete and we keep it nice. We are open to all players. Disclaimer: Players will be asked kindly to sign the club charity statement, as payments are donations to support our work. For more information please visit www.crystalpalacebc.com **Rules** \- ⏰⏱️ Be there 10min before the start \- ⚫⚪ Bring a dark and a light top \- 🔢🔢 12 Players max \(even if it has more on the list\, we always have 12 max\) \- 🔛🔄 Substitutions every 3\-4 min \- 🙊🤬 Chill\, Be Cool & Enjoy\. Trash\-talk has a limit \- 🎤✊🏼 Call your own fouls \- 🔊🍦 No BS foul calling please \- 📸🎥 No unauthorised video recording

Friendly book group Please remember to change your RSVP if you can't make it so someone on the waitlist can take your slot. New books chosen by popular vote and read 2 months later. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for a practical acting workshop that delves into scene analysis and character exploration. Many actors rush to performance — but skipping scene analysis and proper character work can mean missing the heart of a scene. In this session, we will explore the essential (and often overlooked) step of breaking down a scene, then getting on your feet and going through a series of exercises. You will then apply what you've learned - bringing the scene to life through performance which can be taped on the phone in class. A scene will be sent a day in advance. Through practical tools, and guided exercises, we’ll help you uncover what drives each character, different ways to deliver the scene and how thoughtful analysis leads to truthful, compelling choices. Whether you’re an actor, writer, or director, this workshop will give you a deeper understanding of story, sharpen your interpretive skills, and elevate your creative work.

Stop Making Sense was a landmark cinematic achievement, a concert film made by an established film director that looked and sounded amazing. But it wasn't the first. In the middle of a decade that encompassed Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and King of Comedy, Martin Scorsese filmed the star-studded farewell concert by The Band and he did so in style: seven cameras, at least three of which were operated by top Hollywood cinematographers. So, who were The Band? Bob Dylan chose them as his backing band when he went electric. After splitting off, they made a clutch of very good folk rock albums and their best known songs (The Weight, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Up on Cripple Creek) are regarded as classics. After about a decade together, they decided to say goodbye with an extravaganza of a show that illustrated their standing in the musical community - the guest list of performers included Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, The Staple Singers, Neil Diamond, Muddy Waters and Ringo Starr. Sounds really good through a cinema sound system too! Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuH234Tgw5o Tickets [here](https://princecharlescinema.com/prince-charles-cinema/booknow/31626219/), I'm in C4. We can meet somewhere nearby for an 8pm pint and head in afterwards.

You've been requested to join our away mission....grab som comfy Starfleet-issued shoes and charge your tricorder becuse we're going Colour Hunting! 🪴We'll meet outside the Covent Garden underground station, go for a mindful walk around the area (Neal's Yard *hint hint*), noticing the beauty in the ordinary. You'll be assigned (or you may choose) a colour, and take 9 photos of everyday objects in that colour. We'll assemble a collage of everyone's submissions and feature them (and you!) on our Instagram page, resulting in a beautiful representation of our Vulcan ideal of *Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations.* 💭Need some inspiration? Paste these [search results](https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=4b04351323eb6a28&rlz=1C1ONGR_enGB1067GB1067&sxsrf=ANbL-n5GbzGGw4yl2W20zcsZfPsH2HHg5g:1781096425908&udm=2&fbs=ADc_l-aN0CWEZBOHjofHoaMMDiKpaEWjvZ2Py1XXV8d8KvlI3o6iwGk6Iv1tRbZIBNIVs-5-bUj3iBl-UxHsANYwOkWWIHyK1NRBVtxaVLlI368r1pVkTF8dikqaIUDHe6ZJqgrtGKFguRwxeugWaDc6vA-ZCHR8WPXxHUpvaC4AqgGAe29vMyS3iHy8YkqMAmfHYvNDaUPlZQ6fkk7aiPg8XCKDo9WRwA&q=colour+hunting+collages&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiMrJue3fyUAxV7VEEAHebJMQIQtKgLegQIExAB&biw=1902&bih=1270&dpr=1&safe=active&ssui=on#sv=CAMSVhoyKhBlLWdWQnh6RnpqUjE3cUlNMg5nVkJ4ekZ6alIxN3FJTToOMVlYVHJwcGhkcmJyX00gBCocCgZtb3NhaWMSEGUtZ1ZCeHpGempSMTdxSU0YADABGAcgttuTkAtKCBABGAEgASgB) into your browser 👕Cosplay is super highly encouraged but not required. **Important:** Please do not take photos of people (including children) without their consent. \-\-\-\- 📆 **Saturday 20th June** ⌚Meet at 1:00pm 📍Covent Garden, London 🌈Hunting 1:30 to 3:00pm (flexible) 🍺Afters: drinks & snacks at [Cittie of Yorke](https://cittieofyorkeholborn.co.uk/) at 3:30pm 22 High Holborn, London WC1V 6BN (This is a screen-free pub, so no football will be shown, sorry!) **RAIN LOCATION:** If it's too wet, this will be a pub-only meetup starting at 1:00pm. Confirmation will be made 24 hours before the meetup here and our Instagram stories. **FIND US:** Outside Covent Garden underground station (Long Acre entrance) **CONTACT US ON THE DAY:** Please **call** 07514 943923 **ACCESSIBILITY:** The nearest [step-free access ](https://tfl.gov.uk/transport-accessibility/wheelchair-access-and-avoiding-stairs)stations are Holborn (Central line) and Tottenham Court Road (Central, Elizabeth and Northern lines) **RSVP:** Please RSVP for the pub by sending a DM by 15th June so that we can book the appropriate sized space.

Meet up fee £7 to be paid at the beginning of the meet up. Card or cash payments. Meeting at Mikis Paradise Cafe. Please bring your favourite Tarot deck.

Meet up fee £7 to be paid at the beginning of the meet up. Cash or card payments. @Alfies Antique Market. Alfayez entrance, ground floor, ROOM B04. Please bring your favourite Tarot deck.

Join us at Craft Beer Co. Brixton for our structured Sci-Fi & Fantasy Feedback Session. A supportive, focused space where writers can share their work and receive constructive, thoughtful critique. These sessions are designed not only to help authors refine their writing but also to strengthen our community. Giving feedback is as valuable as receiving it: by learning to critique effectively, we sharpen our own editorial instincts and deepen our understanding of craft. Whether you’re submitting work or attending as a reader, this is a collaborative, growth-focused environment. **FOR THOSE SUBMITTING WORK** **We allow up to 4 people to submit their work** **for feedback. In order to submit please RSVP and send your submission to** **scififantasyauthors@gmail.com no later than the Sunday prior to the session** to give organisers time to review submissions and arrange critique groups in advance. *Priority for submission slots is given to those who have attended a previous session.* To ensure quality and fairness, submission guidelines are as follows: * **A short introduction (2–3 paragraphs max.) explaining:** * The context and status of the piece (early draft? polished?) * What kind of feedback you’re looking for * **An excerpt (chapter or short story) of up to 4,000 words of your work-in-progress** **FOR THOSE PROVIDING FEEDBACK** * Please RSVP and read the “How to Give Feedback” document that will be shared prior to attending. * Bring a device suitable for reading the submitted piece * There is no expectation to read anything in advance. All reading takes place during the session itself. We begin with dedicated silent reading time, ensuring that everyone engages with the piece equally and no one feels pressure to prepare outside the session. Just show up ready to read, think, and contribute. **SCHEDULE** Attendees will be placed into small critique groups of 5–6 people, each with an experienced facilitator to guide discussion and manage time. **6:30–6:45pm** – Arrival, drinks & group seating **6:45–7:30pm** – Silent reading & note-taking **7:30–8:00pm** – Structured feedback delivery **8:00–8:30pm** – Open roundtable discussion & author questions Each participant will have up to 5 minutes to share feedback during the structured critique section. Authors listen without interruption, with space for clarifying questions later in the roundtable. Whether you’re looking to polish a chapter, test an opening, or strengthen your editorial instincts, these sessions are an opportunity to grow together. RSVP early, as places are limited to ensure productive group sizes. If you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP.

**PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE CLOSING OUR MEETUP GROUP IN JUNE 2025 due to spiralling costs of membership.** **YOU CAN FIND US HERE INSTEAD:** \* FACEBOOK: [www.facebook.com/groups/crystalpalaceboardgamesbeyond/](www.facebook.com/groups/crystalpalaceboardgamesbeyond/) \* WEBSITE: [https://sites.google.com/view/boardgamesandbeyond/home](https://sites.google.com/view/boardgamesandbeyond/home) Join us for an epic game night filled with social fun and exciting tabletop games at Crystal Palace Board Gamers meet-up! Whether you're a fan of strategy, dice, card, or board games, there will be plenty of options for everyone to enjoy. This is a fantastic opportunity to make new friends, connect with fellow gamers, and immerse yourself in a night full of fun times and laughter. So grab your favorite game and come join us for an unforgettable gaming experience. Let the games begin! Feel free to join us by hitting that attend button below. **What to expect:** * We meet at the Anerley Arms (next to Anerley train station) from 7pm (there is food available at the bar) * If you do not have a game setup, you can arrive at any time. If you do have a game to set up we recommend getting there earlier. * It is a relaxed atmosphere, where we generally prioritize company over fierce competition. * Please bring along any games you think we might enjoy, or you can play from the games that others bring. * We split into a few groups based on people's game preferences and numbers, and usually have plenty of time to try a few games over the course of the evening. * The event hosts are regular attendees but might not make it to every event - if you can't spot us, then just approach the folks sitting at tables surrounded by board games (usually on left as you come in the door). We're a friendly bunch and will be more than happy to welcome you. (Please update your RSVP if it turns out you'll be unable to attend, to free up your space for others who may otherwise miss out!)

🌍 ***The world stands for sure on the brink of revelation unveiling the darkness lurking within technology. As we prepare for this journey into the unknown, we will unleash secrets that threaten to unravel everything.*** 👋 **Hello everyone**, it’s definitely intriguing and exciting when a director like **Steven Spielberg** steps into the sci fi- horror realm. It could add a unique twist and a fresh perspective, and it’ll be interesting to see how he brings his signature style and new life to the genre! This intriguing new thriller explores the global reaction when humanity learns aliens exist. It follows a whistleblower trying to expose the truth, a meteorologist with strange psychic links, and a shadowy figure suppressing vital information. Set against eerie signs of alien influence—telepathic connections, mass panic—is it an invasion... or something else?Let's watch and find out! We’ll have our usual cozy setup: **a meet-and-greet, the film, and a social review afterward.** Final details will come closer to release—so mark your calendars! This eerie, suspenseful blend of tech and classic Spielberg horror should be a lot of fun. **See you guys there.** **Tom & Sam** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 👉 **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 me **[@jonnyhideout](https://www.instagram.com/jonnyhideout/)** or our club **[@thehideoutmax](https://www.instagram.com/thehideoutmax/)** on instagram for fun updates. 🗓 **SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN** * Details will be updated closer to the date. 📱**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** * If you found out we weren't alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? [Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFe6NRgoXCM) 🎟️ **TICKET INFO & PRICES** * Coming Soon 📍**VENUE ADDRESS** * Leicester Square (tba) 🔊 **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)](London) * [Cosmic Nightmares Book Club (London)](London) * [Ani-Mates: London Animation & Art Group](https://www.meetup.com/london-motion-design-and-animation-group/?eventOrigin=your_groups) * [Film & TV Review (London)](London) * [Event Horizon Film Club (North Virginia)](North%20Virginia)

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.

Join us for an Opening Night showing of the super-hero action-adventure, SUPERGIRL! Get in early because this series is just getting started! Hot on the heels of last year’s excellent SUPERMAN comes what should be another fun adventure! Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, joins forces with an unlikely companion on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice when an unexpected adversary strikes too close to home. The film is directed by Craig Gillespie, written by Ana Nogueira, and stars Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, David Corenswet and Jason Momoa. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1-pfiVMKAs PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 7:00pm showing and meet in the lobby area between 6:40 and 6:50pm! It’s in their largest theater on their biggest screen but advance ticket purchase is advised for this Opening Night showing! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below. Possible pre-show bite. That part will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan