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**[Nirvana Tribute](https://www.facebook.com/NirvanaTribute)** "This tribute band's frontman oozes the spirit of Kurt Cobain, and is perhaps the closest you'll ever come to hearing the voice of Cobain in person" - Loudwire Magazine "Jon O'Connor really is the closest to the real thing" - Aaron Burckhard, Original Nirvana Drummer Nirvana Tribute is the world renowned No. 1 international touring tribute that has toured more than a dozen countries including the USA, Serbia, Croatia, UK, Holland and Turkey to mention just a few. Regarded as the closest possible tribute to Nirvana to ever hit the stage, Nirvana Tribute have captured both media and fan attention worldwide with their explosive, high energy live performances. [https://nirvanatribute.net/](https://nirvanatribute.net/) * support from **[Alice in Chains UK](https://www.instagram.com/aliceinchainsuktribute/)** A tribute to the grunge legends Alice in Chains, based in London and the South. Born out of an inspired love for an incredibly passionate Seattle grunge band, we adore to play all the Alice in Chains songs spanning from their early career, reciting songs from their first record ‘Facelift’ through to their last eponymous record with ex lead singer Layne Staley. Heavily focusing and regularly performing the AIC MTV unplugged show, alongside songs from their later albums recorded of this century with lead singer Will Duvall. Alice in Chains UK have been playing shows all over the UK and Mainland Europe for over a decade, boasting a song repertoire of Alice in Chains compositions 30+ strong we showcase a mixture of all the LP’s, EP’s and live performances from Alice in Chains 30+ year career. UPDATE - Tickets for this event are currently sold out. Check the following to see if tickets become available: https://pit.live/events/nirvana-tribute-2 While small gigs like this are not usually expected to sell out it is worth securing your ticket early just in case.

**SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE** **An Ecstatic Shamanic Dance Journey** **✨ Live Percussion • 🍫 Cacao Ceremony • 🔮 Intention + Tarot Altar • 🌈 Mesmerising Visuals • 🍉 Fruit Social + Hangout** **SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE** is back. A sober Saturday night in London where Ecstatic Rave meets Tribal Bass. **❤️ IMAGINE:** Dynamic, soul-stirring TRIBAL GROOVES + GLOBAL BASS that gets you out of your head and into your body. **💚 DREAM:** A heart-opening Cacao Ceremony with a Positive Intention Ritual + a Tarot altar to spark the inner myth-maker. **💛 CREATE:** Dance your visions into reality on our huge dancefloor with live percussion and immersive visuals. Best Saturday night out… and no hangover. Join the Sober ReLOVEution 💥 **For more info and booking:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shamanic-bass-temple-an-ecstatic-shamanic-dance-journey-cacao-ceremony-tickets-1979177718835?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shamanic-bass-temple-an-ecstatic-shamanic-dance-journey-cacao-ceremony-tickets-1979177718835?aff=oddtdtcreator) We’re chuffed to offer another SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE to celebrate life in London. Expect DJ + live percussion, a cacao ceremony, and our classic fruit social to land the night together. **MUSIC VIBE:** Mystical • World Dub • Tribal Breaks • Global Bass **STYLE:** Freestyle, expressive dance. Be yourself! **ALL WELCOME:** No dance experience needed. **～ UPCOMING INDOOR EVENTS: JANUARY 2026 ～** 23 Jan — Cacao Dance Tribe: Afro-House & World Beats 24 Jan — The Ritual: All-Day Transformational Dance Gathering 24 Jan — Tantric Trance Dance Ritual: Blindfolded Tantric–Shamanic Dance Journey 24 Jan — The Gathering: Human Connection Ritual **Sign up for Discounts and save :** [https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london) **Links + Community** **All events / retreats / festivals / crewing:** https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/events Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ecstaticdancelondon Instagram: @ecstaticdance_london **Mailing list:** [https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/we-are-london) **💛 FREE CREW SPACES** Want to help in exchange for a free ticket? You’ll need to have attended at least two indoor events before joining crew. Complete the crew sign-up form and we’ll be in touch. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2I2tnQA0YOv_RmSbRYcLHW8fEUkTmUtQibWk8XX6zs](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1S2I2tnQA0YOv_RmSbRYcLHW8fEUkTmUtQibWk8XX6zs) 💛 AWAKENING THE BREATH (Online) — Sundays 7pm–9pm Somatic Breathwork Journey: [https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/awakening-the-breath-online](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/awakening-the-breath-online) 💛 1-to-1 Transformational Coaching [https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/transformational-coaching](https://ecstaticdancelondon.myflodesk.com/transformational-coaching) **Retreats + Big Dates (2026)** **💜 April 8–12 — Ecstatic Dance Spring Retreat 2026:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1976731914368?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1976731914368?aff=oddtdtcreator) [💜 July 22–26 — Ecstatic Dance Festival 2026®: ](💜 July 22–26 — Ecstatic Dance Festival 2026®: )[https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979930666923?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979930666923?aff=oddtdtcreator) **The Container** Guidelines: No booze • No shoes • No phones • No chit chat • Move however you wish • Respect yourself & others. Arrivals: Please arrive on time. No latecomers — this is a shared journey from start to finish. If you arrive more than 30 minutes after the start, you won’t be able to join. Thank you for respecting the container. Zero-tolerance sober space: This is a drug- and alcohol-free event. Please don’t come drunk or high — you will be refused entry or asked to leave. No refunds. See you on the dancefloor — bring your curiosity, your weirdness, and your best bass-face. 🔊🌀

**Advance registration is required.** This event is capped and payment must be completed via our website to secure your place. Register [here](https://jacquelinenonweiler.as.me/crystalhealingmeditationnightwithjuliatiffin). 👇🏽 As the New Year is off to the races, you may find that you envisioned it going… better. You don’t want to be in your head about it, because it’ll make it worse. And yet, when it comes down to it, you’re doubting whether you can truly maintain the vision. You could use a bit of… sparkle. Rejuvenation. A relaxed body, a calm mind-perhaps even more creativity. More natural alignment between *you-of-the-future* (wow, you can’t wait to meet them) and *you-of-the-now*. Good news. Hope prevails. Why not make it easier to hold this vision for yourself? Before your default takes over (again), consider a pause to consciously reset the tone. Immerse yourself in a healing cocoon, designed to gently ground and hold the vision of who you're becoming... safely and with care. Join us for this sacred evening you won’t soon forget. Small by design, to allow for the kind of depth only possible in an intimate container. At the renowned Modern Mystery School UK EU Headquarters, join us for sacred evening of deep relaxation and crystal healing rooted in a unique modality that is over 3000-years-old. You will experience: * A gentle reset to heal effectively, yet without urgency, in the fast-moving modern world * Alignment to your *Inner Yes*, as you reconnect to your true centre * A 30-minute meditation, designed to relax your body and reset your mind (£15 value) * 30-minute, Sacred Geometry Crystal Healing, often described as a *massage for the soul*. * *Choose 3 from 11 core blocks to work with as you realign to your vision* (£60 value) * A take-home ritual kit of goodies to support your ongoing integration (£15 value) Spaces are **extremely limited.** This is not a group healing. You will be magically matched to your own perfect-practitioner, who is best suited to your unique vision. **Saturday, 24th January** Doors open at 6pm to choose your personalized healings for the evening. We begin promptly at 6:30pm, and close around 8:30pm. **Location** The Modern Mystery School UK EU Headquarters 4 Celbridge Mews, Queensway, London. **Investment** £45 or bring a friend- 2 for £80. Book here- your space is not confirmed **Good to know** * Suitable for both new and seasoned meditators * Comfortable clothing recommended * All mats, blankets and pillows are provided. * Chairs available * Late arrivals may not be admitted once the session begins

**\*Please purchase a ticket before marking your attendance - see below to book\*** Join us at the Royal Festival Hall as Vladimir Jurowski conducts Rudolph Barshai's arrangement of Mahler's unfinished 10th Symphony. In a continuation of performances of 'interesting' arrangements of works at the RFH (I previously attended a concert of Beethoven 9 arr. Mahler), here's Rudolf Barshai's rarely heard arrangement of Mahler 10. Whilst I'm familiar with the Cooke/Matthews/Goldschmidt edition, I've never managed to hear this symphony live in any form. It is certainly up their with being one of my favourite Mahler symphonies, so I hope Barshai doesn't go too bonkers with his orchestration in this version! **PROGRAMME** * Mahler: Symphony No. 10 (arr. Barshai) London Philharmonic Orchestra Vladimir Jurowski conductor **TICKETS** Full price tickets range from £16-£62. The booking page can be found here:- [https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/mahlers-tenth/](https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/mahlers-tenth/) I am sat in the choir in seat B29 facing the conductor if anyone wishes to sit nearby.

**🌿 THE R I T U A L 🍃** **Saturday, January 24th 2026 - London** Join us for a powerful, immersive day of Somatic Embodiment, Conscious Connection, Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony. ✨ Step into a deeply transformational personal growth journey - a day to dance, move, connect, release, meditate & celebrate! Come for the full experience or join for individual sessions -everyone is welcome. **✨ The RITUAL includes:** **1. Tantric Trance Dance Ritual** **2. Conscious Connections & Ritual Breath Workshop** **3. Shamanic BASS Temple – Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony** **🎟️ More info & booking:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978822519424?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978822519424?aff=oddtdtcreator) **🎥 Watch the video:** [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dddj19xC-b0](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dddj19xC-b0) ⸻ *“We have come to be danced… not the nice invisible, self-conscious shuffle… but the matted hair flying, voodoo mama shaman shakin’ ancient bones dance… the strip us from our casings, return our wings, sharpen our claws & tongues dance… the shed dead cells and slip into the luminous skin of love dance.”* — Jewel Mathieson ⸻ **📣 Join us on January 24th for this one-of-a-kind transformational urban retreat — an exploration of embodied relating through three beautiful journeys:** 🌟 11:45am–2:30pm — **Tantric Trance Dance:** a blindfolded Tantric–Shamanic Dance Journey 🌟 3:30pm–5:45pm — **The Gathering:** Conscious Connections & Authentic Relating Workshop 🌟 7:00pm–9:45pm — **Shamanic BASS Temple:** Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony ✨ Come for the full day or drop into any single session — all are welcome.

**Join us for an Italian Stroll in Hampstead Heath** Are you an Italian speaker looking to practise your language skills in a beautiful outdoor setting? Join us for a leisurely walk through the stunning Hampstead Heath. We'll chat in Italian, enjoy the fresh air, and take in the picturesque views. **What to expect:** * **Italian conversation:** Practise your language skills with fellow Italian speakers. * **Scenic walk:** Explore the beautiful Hampstead Heath. * **Friendly atmosphere:** Meet new people and make lasting friendships. **Please note:** * This event is free. * **Dress appropriately:** Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. * **Safety:** You are responsible for your own safety and belongings. * **Punctuality:** Please arrive on time as the Heath is vast. * **Respect the environment:** Please leave no trace. * **Weather:** If heavy rain is forecast, we'll meet at a nearby pub or coffee shop. **Event details:** * **Route:** We'll walk to Kenwood House for a break, then return to the tube station. Bear in mind that once we have started the walk, it's difficult to find us. And depending on the weather, we can change our itinerary. * **WhatsApp group:** A link will be shared a day before the event for live location updates. **If you're feeling unwell, please stay home.** **Looking forward to seeing you there!** The London Italian Language Group

Join us for these monthly transformational rite-of-passage urban retreats from Winter Solstice 2025 to Summer Solstice 2026. **One Day/3-Month Bundle/Full 6-Month Pass** **One Saturday a Month 11:45am-9:45pm** Step into a day of movement, breath, cacao ceremony, nervous system reset, and ritual. **Book a single day, a season, or walk the full path.** **Please note:** Meetup has incorrect dates. Please confirm the correct date via Eventbrite. Thank you! **More information & booking:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977608427041?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977608427041?aff=oddtdtcreator) ⸻ **URBAN RETREATS** – Join us for our Epic Transformational Day Retreats You’ll build emotional resilience, deepen body awareness, strengthen boundaries, unlock creativity, and reconnect with your natural vitality. Each of our all day gatherings offers tools to release stress, regulate your nervous system, expand your relational confidence, and reconnect with joy through movement, breath and ritual. Participants often describe feeling clearer, softer, more alive, and more connected to themselves and community. **How can you join?** • One Day Pass – book the exact date(s) you want • 3-Month Bundle – choose any 3 dates (consecutive or non-consecutive) • Full 6-Month Pass – attend the entire journey All events are alcohol-free, drug-free, phone-free and open to all levels. ⸻ **DATES** **All events run approx 11:45am–10pm** • Sat 20 December 2025 — Winter Solstice Gathering • Sat 24 January 2026 — The Ritual • Sat 21 February 2026 — The Big Love Experience • Sat 21 March 2026 — TRYBE® • Sat 25 April 2026 — Rebellious Spirit • Sat 23 May 2026 — The Ritual (Return) • Sat 20 June 2026 — Summer Solstice Gathering ⸻ **WHAT HAPPENS EACH MONTH** **Each gathering follows a 3-part structure:** **1\. Morning Workshop \(11:45am–2:30pm\)** Depending on the month: Creative Flow Dojo® / Tantric Trance Dance / Bioenergetic Alchemy / TRYBE® Trance Dance / Rebellious Spirit Movement / etc. Sessions include: guided creativity, shamanic trance dance, bioenergetics, emotional release, embodiment, movement meditation. **2\. Afternoon Workshop \(3:30pm–5:45pm\)** A mix of Conscious Connections practices, Ritual Breathwork, Bioenergetic Breathwork, inner-work processes or relational embodied practices. **3\. Evening Ecstatic Dance \+ Cacao \(7pm–9:45pm\)** A no-talking, phone-free ecstatic dance with cacao ceremony. Featuring different genre events. Always includes: cacao ceremony + optional fruit social. ⸻ **THE THEMES MONTH BY MONTH** DEC — Winter Solstice: Envision 2026 + Ritual Breath + MEDICINA JAN — The Ritual: Tantric Trance Dance + Ritual Breath + SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE FEB — The Big Love Experience: Bioenergetic Alchemy + Breath of Love + MY ECSTATIC ODYSSEY MAR — TRYBE®: Shamanic Trance Dance + Rage Ritual™ + PRANA MYSTIC APR — Rebellious Spirit: Embodiment + Bioenergetics & Breathwork + RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW MAY — The Ritual (Return): Tantric Trance Dance + Ritual Breath + SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE JUN — Summer Solstice: Trance Dance + Breathwork + MEDICINA ⸻ **TICKET OPTIONS** **FULL DAY PASS** (Standard Single Day) • Full Day – £60 ⸻ **3-MONTH SEASON BUNDLE** Choose any 3 months across the cycle. Attend the full days on those dates. • 3 x Bundle Price: £150 (Save £30) ⸻ **FULL 6-MONTH PASS — THE SOLSTICE PATH** Your complete transformational arc from darkness to height of summer. Includes: • All 7 full-day gatherings: £245 (Save £105) ⸻ **WHO THESE EVENTS ARE FOR** • Anyone craving deeper embodiment, clarity and community • Ecstatic dancers, creatives, seekers, and stressed Londoners • People wanting structure, ritual and soulful modern practice ⸻

Друзья, тут такой классный повод есть провести еще один квартирник очень скоро, и упускать его было бы просто непростительно 😃 25 января - день рождение не у одного, а сразу у двух потрясающих поэтов: Роберта Бернса и Владимира Семеновича Высоцкого 📜 Поэтому я предлагаю коллаборацию века! 🤝😁 План вечера таков: готовим парочку песен (или стихов! Кто хочет читать стихи - мор зэн велком🤩, как говорится), дабы отдать дань великим. И если остается время, играем все подряд, чего сердце потребует💖 Поэтому если вы играете, но уж очень не ложится на сердце (или в руки 😅) ни один из авторов - не беда, присоединяйтесь в любом случае! Все равно в итоге будем играть все более привычное 😉 Гитаристы и чтецы, все, кто хочет выступить, пишите в личку, чтобы согласовать репуртуар и избежать повторений! Все уровни велком!😊

*Dive Deep into this Powerful Process for Awakening – Connect with your Inner Nature, Open your Heart, and Touch the Infinite!* **TANTRIC TRANCE DANCE™ - Tantric-Shamanic Dance Journey with Seth Newman** You are warmly invited to join us for this beautiful & unique experience in London! **For booking and more info:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979177399881?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1979177399881?aff=oddtdtcreator) ***"Dive deep into this powerful process for Awakening – Connect with your Inner Nature, Open your Heart and Touch the Infinite!"*** *"An exceptional event- everything I wanted and more! You know to experience such presence, inner stillness, sacred connection with other people, in such a short time with strangers here in London is rare to find. The body - movement - connection - presence - passion and love. I felt it all... Grateful" - Alison* *"Fantastic and deeply moving experience. Powerful and blissful dancing expertly guided by Seth. Deeply grateful for the experience!" - Grace* **This is part of our all-day workshop THE RITUAL which has 3 parts:** 1)Tantric Trance Dance 2) Conscious Connections & Ritual Breath & 3) Shamanic Bass Temple: Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony **FOR DETAILS ABOUT THE ALL-DAY EVENT 11:45AM-10:00PM 'THE RITUAL':** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978822519424?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1978822519424?aff=oddtdtcreator) **SCHEDULE:** **◈ 11:45am-2:30pm TANTRIC TRANCE DANCE PROCESS** **Join us for this powerful Inner Journey!** Through this unique transformational dance process, you will be guided into befriending all the aspects of your Being. Your Embodied Nature, your Hearts deep longing, and your personal connection to the Great Mystery. **TANTRIC TRANCE DANCE is an Active Meditation and Alchemical Practice for the 21st Century!** This is a very unique dance experience, a blending of ancient and contemporary transformational tools, including: Bioenergetics, Ecstatic Dance, Emotional Release (Catharsis), Chakra Journeying, Vipassana Meditation, Latihan ... with the powerful use of a blindfold - all these elements woven together to invite you into a deep state of presence, awakening & celebration. Waking up to celebrate the one that you are. The Tantric Trance Dance™ process is a unique opportunity to connect with all the wild & liberating energies of your Nature, in connection with your Heart and Spirit. **Our video of the Tantric Trance Dance Ritual:** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dddj19xC-b0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dddj19xC-b0) \*Please note: Use of a blindfold is essential to get the most out of this practice, blindfolds will be provided.

Step into a night where sound goes beyond the dancefloor and becomes an experience to move through. Three artists lead the way, weaving raw textures and hypnotic rhythms with care, intensity, and emotional depth. This is techno to sink into, music that invites you to listen with your body, lose yourself in repetition, and discover what opens up when you stay present with the sound. Before and after the night, we’ll come together in a relaxed, welcoming way to share impressions, sensations, and reflections. No pressure to speak, just space to connect, listen, and let the experience unfold a little further. For the curious, the open-minded, and anyone drawn to the deeper currents of techno. Secure your spot and join the journey: [https://ra.co/events/2313699](https://ra.co/events/2313699) See you down there

**SOLD OUT - The next workshop is on Sunday 8th March** **[https://tinyurl.com/yfhstksx](https://tinyurl.com/yfhstksx)** **Safo Music's – Songwriting workshop** **Sunday 25th January** **11:00am – 6:00pm** **Safo Studios, 23–27 Crouch Hill, London N4 4AP** **£40.00** **Led by Laurence Hobbs – gold & platinum-selling songwriter, producer, and owner of Safo Music.** *** After our sold out workshop last month, we'd like you to join us for a full-day **Songwriting workshop** at Safo Studios – a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and the joy of writing songs. Whether you’re just starting out or already experienced, this is your chance to connect with others and explore the craft of songwriting in a supportive, inspiring environment. ### What to Expect: Small group co-writing sessions in professional studios A relaxed space to share ideas and build confidence Meet like-minded musicians and discover new collaborators Personal mentoring and guidance from Laurence Hobbs throughout the day Working in teams, you’ll co-create original songs from scratch – blending lyrics, melodies, and experiences into something fresh and exciting. It’s all about enjoying the process, learning from each other, and celebrating the art of songwriting. Bring your instrument, your notebook, or just yourself – and spend the day writing with us. [ ](https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WJTRS3LACZ6CS)**[Tickets: £40.00](https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WJTRS3LACZ6CS)** Spaces are limited to keep sessions intimate – book now to secure your place. See you on the 25th January

**In response to inclement weather this talk has been rescheduled for March 1st, with tickets for that date available at** [https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-satanic-panics2 ](https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/profsandpints/nv-satanic-panics2). **Anyone who purchased tickets to attend this talk on January 25th will be getting a refund in the next week to ten days.** [Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Satanic Panics,”** a look at waves of fear of demonic activity as an American tradition, with Luxx Mishou, cultural historian and former instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy and area community colleges. The 1980s found the United States gripped by fear of Satanic cults targeting children. They were believed to be corrupting young ones in daycare centers and tempting teens through subliminal messages on heavy metal albums or through the quiet inclusion of demonic rituals in role-playing games. Satanic serial killers supposedly stalked the suburbs. Doctors helped patients uncover what were claimed to be repressed memories of ritualistic satanic abuse. Parents, police, and politicians were urged to protect impressionable youths from both moral and physical danger. With Satanic cults deemed to be a real and material threat, it was a frightening time for everyone, including those who suddenly came under suspicion for doing evil deeds. Then, suddenly, it all faded from public consciousness, just as surely as did eighties fads such mullet haircuts, leg warmers, and Cabbage Patch Kids. Why did it all start? Why did it stop? And has this happened before or since? Hear such questions tackled by Luxx Mishou, a cultural historian and media specialist who has long researched the devious and villainous in cultural artifacts. She’ll discuss moral panics as a longstanding cultural tradition, with each new one stemming from fear of cultural shifts and shaped by the time and place where it occurred. Among the panics we’ll look into are the Red Scare of the 1950s and the public response to the gruesome 1969 murders committed by the Manson Family. Delving into the 1980s panic, Mishou will describe how it began with the 1980 publication of psychiatrist Lawrence Pazder’s memoir *Michelle Remembers*, detailing the suppressed memories of ritualistic abuse reportedly suffered by a patient. As that book quickly became a best seller, its ideas saturated American culture. A California daycare center became the focus of a three-year investigation, followed by three years of trials, based on allegations that its owner had engaged in secret ritualistic abuse of the children in its care. Mishou will lead you through the media that convinced the public that devil worshipers were among them, and she’ll talk about how reactions to imagined threats can have very real social costs. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image by Canva.

Join us at 11:30 a.m. for a meditation class led by Khenpo Karze, followed by a public talk and Q&A. The meditation focus varies from class to class. We are currently learning how to meditate on the Four Immeasurables: loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity. The class begins with 30 minutes of meditation instruction, followed by 5-10 minutes of meditation practice, and then continues with discussion and Q&A. Each session concludes with a brief Chenrezig practice in which we recite Om Mani Padme Hung (a prayer of compassion), and a dedication prayer that our efforts benefit all beings. This class offers a strong foundation in meditation, helping cultivate inner peace and compassion amidst busy lives. All are welcome! This program is open to anyone with an interest in Buddhism and you can come to all or any part of the program. Families are welcome. There is no fee, but donations are encouraged. Join us! Class is offered IN-PERSON in our Prayer Room and ONLINE on [Facebook Live](https://www.facebook.com/KPCBuddhistTemple/) and [YouTube Live](https://www.youtube.com/@KunzangPalyulCholing/streams). You can also watch online here: https://www.tara.org/kpc-maryland-events-calendar/ About the teacher: Khenpo Tenzin Karze graduated from Ngagyur Nyingma Institute’s intensive Buddhist graduate course in 2006, and was awarded the degree of Khenpo, equivalent to a PhD in Buddhist Philosophy, in 2011. He has received teachings and empowerments from many great Nyingma masters, and taught extensively in various Palyul temples in Nepal, India, Europe and Taiwan. This is his first time in the USA. We are delighted that Khenpo is now in residence at KPC and will be providing traditional Dharma instruction to help us deepen our practice of wisdom and compassion.

Join us for one of our favorites - the Billy T Wilde Band! Billy plays all of your favorites and will also sneak in a couple of original songs too. Get ready for high energy and dancing all night long!

We will be playing **Heat: Pedal to the Metal** with up to 8 players. All experience levels welcome. Expect the game teach to start promptly within the first 10 minutes. **Heat: Pedal to the Metal** puts players in the driver's seat of intense car races, jockeying for position to cross the finish line first, while managing their car's speed if they don't want to overheat. Selecting the right upgrades for their car will help them hug the curves and keep their engine cool enough to maintain top speeds. Ultimately, their driving skills will be the key to victory! Find [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ychy0Tgegjk&pp=ygUjaG93IHRvIHBsYXkgaGVhdCBwZWRhbCB0byB0aGUgbWV0YWw%3D) a how to play video on youtube. Find [here](https://cdn.1j1ju.com/medias/20/77/e7-heat-pedal-to-the-metal-rulebook.pdf) the rulebook. Note: Please remember to update your RSVP if you can not attend the event. **The earlier you update your RSVP the better** so that players on the waitlist can attend. No-shows may make it harder to attend future meetups. Also, all library rules apply to this meetup event. Mainly that no food is allowed in the library. Covered drinks are allowed.

If you're looking for something to do before the snow starts, join us for the 5th Annual Gary Ryan Chili CookOff at Lost Rhino 2-5PM with Live Music from Something's Brewing. Proceeds benefit Loudoun Hunger Relief. Gregory said there will be a line, so get there early! Something's Brewing will be hitting the stage 4-7pm to support our great friends at Lost Rhino for their annual Chili Cookoff! Join us inside and warm up with some tasty tunes and tasty brews and tasty chili! Chili Tasting tickets are $10 each at the door and can be paid via cash or our POS system for credit card. Tasters will use a ticket to vote for their favorite chili. This year, ALL Tasting Ticket sales will be donated to Loudoun Hunger Relief! Lost Rhino will be collecting non-perishable food donations for Loudoun Hunger Relief during the event.

**\*\*\*This group is filled. Check out our next departure on Feb 20, 2026:** **https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/310787716/\*\*\*** Gaze at the Northern Lights, enjoy a sleigh ride, be a reindeer herder for a day, learn about the Sámi culture, visit an ice hotel, catch a fish (or two) through a hole in the ice, taste some good Scandinavian delicacies, visit the ABBA museum...My, oh my! These are just some of the fun activities we are planning to do during this once-in-a-life time adventure! Like all our adventures, this one is crafted from the ground up with the true spirit of Meetup in mind. We handle every little detail before and during the trip, accompany and guide the group, creating a stress-free journey with a laid-back, friendly vibe. No big tour operators, no inflated prices — we work directly with locals to give you authentic experiences and unbeatable value. Come as strangers, leave as lifelong friends — and make memories that stick forever! ***We visit:*** * Stockholm * Kiruna (Lapland) * Helsinki * Copenhagen (optional extension) ***The trip includes:*** \* 2 nights in Stockholm \* A night train from Stockholm to Lapland in a private sleeping compartment \* 4 nights in Kiruna \* 3 nights in Helsinki \* Airfare from Kiruna to Helsinki \* Arrival and departure transfers \* Sightseeing tours in Stockholm and Helsinki \* Boat ride in Stockholm \* Food tasting in Helsinki \* Breakfast daily \* 2 dinners and 3 lunches \* Northern Lights Tour \* Jukkasjärvi Icehotel Half-Day Tour \* Full-Day Reindeer Tour \* Ice Fishing or Husky Sleigh Ride **Price per person, double occupancy: $4770** (we match roommates for those wishing to share) **Price for single room: $6320** ***Not Included:*** x Transatlantic Airfare (we can help you arrange that) x Meals not listed above x Tips and any personal and incidental expenses x Optional extension to Copenhagen The only way to secure your spot is a $500 deposit **\*\*\*Deposit link removed as this date is sold out. You can reserve your spot for our next departure on Feb 20, 2026 [HERE](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/310787716/) \*\*\*** Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees).\*\*\* Final payment due 60 days before departure\*\*\* ***[Click Here](https://forms.gle/MqXy8zWAB6pv2dW37)***[ and Fill out this Form if you are making a Deposit](https://forms.gle/MqXy8zWAB6pv2dW37) For a detailed Day By Day itinerary: **[Click Here](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)**[ to fill out our info request form](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8) Limited capacity of 14 total. This trip will fill up extremely quickly. \*\*\*Airfare from/to the US not included\*\*\* **OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO COPENHAGEN offered at $590 per person/double or $785 solo occupancy (air from Helsinki to Copenhagen not included)** ***[Click Here](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)***[ to Message Direct to Anna with any questions including airfare quotes.](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062) She can help you arrange the airfare and answer any logistics questions. [Click Here to see all our other fun events](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events) SOT 2000318-10

# Happy Birthday, You’re Dead Written and Directed by Terry Smith Produced by Jerri Wiseman ***You are invited to a surprise birthday party for Candy Crush, a D-list actor. She’s the hottest ticket in town. But her birthday party isn’t the only surprise she will get tonight! Someone’s about to be murdered. Only you can prevent this from happening before it’s game over. To miss this would be a crime.*** January 24 at Ono Offshore in Chantilly (with dinner) ONO Offshore, 4515 Daly Drive, Suite N, Chantilly, VA 20151 5:30pm Doors and Beverage Tabs open 6:00pm Dinner starts 6:45pm Show starts There will be a 15-20-minute intermission. Tickets: $57 plus ticketing fee and sales tax includes the show, catered dinner and dessert by Odd BBQ. Menu: Choice of smoked pulled pork or smoked chicken thighs and bun. Assemble your own sandwich with choice of BBQ sauce. (A Beyond Brat will be available for those who select a Vegetarian/Vegan Meal.) Macaroni and cheese. Grilled Vegetables. Baked Beans. Cookies for dessert. Beverages are not included in the ticket price. Guests will be able to open a tab for the self-serve beer wall with 4 craft beer options from Ono Brewing Company. There will also be hard seltzer available for purchase in addition to assorted sodas, tea, and bottled water. ### **[Buy tickets for ONO Offshore.](https://www.stagecoachtc.com/happy-birthday-youre-dead/)** You must buy a ticket to attend. An RSVP here will not save you a seat. This venue sells out quickly!