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**A night dedicated to spiritual uplifting, with mantra meditation, a short talk and a delicious VEGGIE/VEGAN DINNER** 🌱 SCHEDULE: * **6:30 Mindfulness Intro Meditation** We begin the session with mindfulness exercises, breath-work and a guided meditation. We create a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere that starts us on the right foot for the rest of the night 🌙 **7:00 Wisdom Talk** Every week a new guest speaker sharing ancient spiritual wisdom and philosophy. World-famous monks and yogis, authors, artists, motivational speakers, and more 👀 Check our [Instagram page](https://www.instagram.com/studio108_ldn/) to find out upcoming speakers. * **7:30 Mantra Meditation (Kirtan)** Kirtan and Mantra meditation is a beautiful process of spiritual connection through sound. We allow our ears to take in the vibration of the Mantra and then use our voices to sing out the Mantra, filling the space with an unexpected symphony 🎶 * **8:00 Veggie/Vegan Dinner** 🌱 Served in our wonderful cafe area on the ground floor. The food we serve at Studio 108 is cooked by our amazing team and always made with spiritual consciousness and love ❤️ **Ticket Price** 🎟 (includes Dinner): Door price: General £17 \| *Student £14* Online \(Eventbrite\): General £14 \| *Student £10* **Where** 📍: 57 Theobalds Road, Holborn, WC1X 8SP **When** 📆: Every Wednesday at 6.30pm (Doors open at 6.15pm) [Book online](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/studio-108-34126014551) or pay at the door🚪 [@studio108_ldn](https://www.instagram.com/studio108_ldn/) to stay up to date and find out more.

An opportunity to join a group of strangers to eat vegan food together at **[Love Shack](https://happycow.net/reviews/love-shack-121819)**... without paying a subscription fee like all these great apps. Please RSVP ASAP so I can add you to the table booking.

**Geekstraveganza** is a fun, friendly gathering for good company, tasty vegan food, and board/card games! We’ll have plenty to play, but feel free to bring your own. 🎟️ **Free entry**, just RSVP! 🗓 **Wednesday** 18 February 2026 🕙 18:00 – 21:00 📍 [The Veg Box Cafe](https://thevegboxcafe.co.uk/london/) - [136 Marylebone Rd, NW1 5PH](https://maps.app.goo.gl/PkJhoX5qJpNNb3we8) *💬 [Group chat](https://londonvegannetwork.netlify.app/Geekstraveganza) in the **London Vegan Network** community on WhatsApp* 🤓 Everyone’s welcome — regulars are happy to teach, and hosts can introduce you or suggest games. **Drop in anytime**; new games start as people arrive. 🤤 The venue hosts us for free, so please grab some food or drinks from the **100% vegan kitchen and bar** to support them. 🚉 Closest stations: **Baker Street** and **Marylebone** ➡️ Find us in one of the **seating areas upstairs** (or sometimes both!) 🐶 **Dog-friendly**, so furry friends are welcome too!

**PLEASE VISIT THE WEBSITE TO CONFIRM SESSION DETAILS AND LET US KNOW YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. THIS IS MANDATORY.** **Want to do something useful with your exercise? GoodGym is no ordinary gym. We're a group of people who get fit by doing good - helping out local charities and community groups with physical jobs like shifting compost and planting trees.** **📍 We meet at** **PrintHouse Bar, 133 High Street, London, E15 2RB** **at 6:45pm.** **🏃‍♂️ At 7:00pm we'll run, walk or cycle to do a 30-40 minute task.** **🏃‍♂️ Then we'll head back to where we started by 8:45pm, do some stretches and maybe grab a beverage?** It's FREE. It's fun. It's fulfilling. And we're a very friendly bunch. 🍇 — **BOOK ONTO THE SESSION** **To come to the session click here:** https://www.goodgym.org/v3/sessions **You will need to confirm your attendance on the GoodGym website** (this includes creating an account with us if you haven’t already - it only takes a few mins). The link above takes you to the session listings in your area - if this session doesn’t fit your schedule, you may find something that does so check it out. p.s. GoodGym is a charity and you will be asked whether you’d like to donate when first creating an account. The choice is yours and does not affect your ability to attend a session. — **FAQ** Not sure you'll keep up? GoodGym is for everyone (18+). Whether you've never run before, or are chasing a marathon PB, you are 100% welcome. We always have a back-marker so no one gets left behind. 70% of GoodGym members start as non-runners so if you're new to this kind of thing you will be supported by people who are all on the same journey. 👍 What do I need to wear? Most of us wear gym/running gear. Make sure you're prepared for the weather. Don't feel like you're fit enough? Our tasks are simple and fun. There are easy jobs as well as more challenging things for those who want a workout! The choice is always yours. Do I need to bring anything? Gardening gloves are really useful for a lot of GoodGym tasks. And a head torch too if it’s likely to get dark. Please bring some if you can but there’s no requirement 🧤💡🧤 What is GoodGym? We're a (really lovely) group of people who use our energy to make a difference in our local community (and in communities across the UK!). We often meet on a weeknight, at least once a week, for a session to do good and get fit. We'd love you to come and join us. Any questions, just pop a comment below or send me a message. Find out everything you need to know at goodgym.org

Please read the full description! **Spanish Conversational Club** **Club de conversación en ESPAÑOL** **How does it work?** The Spanglish club is for all people wanting to improve their Spanish outside of a class room. Depending on numbers, there are going to be groups of max 6 people, the groups will be Beginners (A2), Intermediate and Advance. Each group will have a Spanish native speaker who can help you with your Spanish :) We will first meet our table amig@s and socialise, then we will make a fun and interesting activity for you to have a better Spanish speaking experience. Please book only if you are 100% sure to attend as there will be other Spanglishers waiting for you. **Where? Time?** Royal Festival Hall Riverside Bar Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX 19:30 to 21:00 **Google Maps:** **[https://maps.app.goo.gl/8ZY6zDymAM7M6Lju5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8ZY6zDymAM7M6Lju5)** **Note:** We will be at the front of the Riverside Bar. Although, this might change depending on tables’ availability. Please look for Spanglish Flag/t-shirt or simply call us +447870776718. We don’t have a private area, we’ll be at a public space. There will be public noise. You can join the **Whatsapp [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LSUpj7m1tCZ2Vj86dmJR76](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LSUpj7m1tCZ2Vj86dmJR76)** for the latest updates. **How much does it cost?** £10 Your attendance is confirmed once you have booked in this website and paid in our online store. Store: **[https://www.spanglish-lc.com/page/events](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/page/events)** FREE for Native Spanish Speakers. Únete! No pagas por el evento :D **Why should I come?** You should come if you want to be immersed in a Spanish conversation with native speakers for 90 mins and more! You should also come if you want to make new friends and learn about different cultures at the same time. **Can we have a drink during the session?** Of course, it is all about feeling comfortable and we all know that a drink help us with fluency, there is a coffee shop and a bar at the center. **Can I suggest topics or just make an open suggestion?** Of course, just bring your suggestions to the session or send us an email. Your event planner will ensure your suggestion has the right execution. We are here to help and provide you guys with the best environment possible for you to have fun and improve your Spanish speaking. **Note:** This event is not suggested for beginners A1 Zero Spanish learners. Please get in touch if you need some lessons. **Suggestions or Qs** Just drop me a WhatsApp, message or email. Our events are advertised on different platforms. For this event we expect around 20 people. **[Whatsapp](https://wa.me/message/VHD2GRUCYYBDP1),** Calls or MSNs **[+447870776718](https://wa.me/message/VHD2GRUCYYBDP1)** **Instagram** and **Facebook** as **[@spanglishlc](https://www.instagram.com/spanglishlc/)** We have more events and great teachers to enhance your learning, check all our **[events](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/events), [courses](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/learning)**[ ](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/learning)and **[teachers.](https://www.spanglish-lc.com/learning)**

Reminder: we are not a beginners meet-up. Ci incontriamo 20.00 sabato, 21 febbraio al Cittie of Yorke, 22 High Holburn. La stazione della metropolitana piu' prossima e' Chancery Lane/ Holburn. We're meeting Saturday, 21 February at 8.00pm, at the beautiful old London pub, the Cittie of Yorke We have a capacity of 30 places, which are always filled, with the places initially given to Full Members and later to other members of the group. After one event attendees are expected to become pay a £10 membership fee as this is how the group is funded: https://www.meetup.com/italian-35/discussions/ The nearest tube stations are Chancery Lane and Holborn. RSVP People are expected to RSVP correctly. People who do not do so will not be allocated places when we have limited attendees at events and may be removed from the group. We are a members group, after two events you need to pay the £10 membership in cash to me as this is how we fund the group.

After a fantastic first evening together, we’re excited to return to **Amalfi Lounge** for our **second Italian Apericena Night** in Covent Garden 🍷🇮🇹 The first event was warmly welcomed by both our guests and the venue, so we decided to make it happen again! Join us on **Friday 20 February** for another relaxed and friendly evening filled with good conversations, Italian flavours and great drinks. This is a **social apericena**, designed for mingling and connecting — not a formal sit-down dinner. Expect a cosy atmosphere, authentic food and a welcoming crowd. 🍽️ Food – FREE BUFFET Enjoy a generous free Italian buffet from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, including: • Bruschette • Fresh focaccia • Italian cold cuts & cheeses • Pizza slices (Margherita, Diavola, Ortolana, Salsiccia & Friarielli) • Arancini • Grilled vegetables, snacks and homemade bread 🍸 Drinks A full selection of classic Italian cocktails and more: Aperol Spritz, Campari Spritz, Limoncello Spritz, Negroni, Americano, Bellini, Mimosa, Prosecco DOC, wines, beers and soft drinks. 💷 **Prices** • £15 first drink • £10 from the second drink onwards 📍 Venue **Amalfi Lounge** 59 Endell Street London WC2H 9AJ (Covent Garden / Holborn) A small and intimate Italian venue, perfect for a pre-theatre or post-theatre social gathering in the heart of the West End. 👉 Please sign up to the event on Internations or send a DM to Daniele on WhatsApp: 07733 273626 #ItalianApericena #InternationsLondon #ItalianInLondon #CoventGarden #FreeBuffet #SocialEventsLondon #MeetNewPeople #AperitivoVibes

Unisciti a noi! Pratica l'italiano in modo divertente chiacchierando con madrelingua provenienti da diverse parti d'Italia. 🌳 **Location:** The Lion & The Unicorn - J D Wetherspoon 📍 **Meeting point:** Waterloo Station, York Rd, London SE1 7ND == **Look for a scarf with "ITALY"** 🕛 **Orario:** 18,30 - 20,30

**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:** * **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 go to 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. **A small contribution:** To help cover group costs, a small fee is requested. Please ignore the payment status if you're on the attendee list. **If you're feeling unwell, please stay home.** **Looking forward to seeing you there!** The London Italian Language Group

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**Celebrate National Meatball Day!** Let's set off on a culinary trail to taste test Italian meatballs! **Carrabbas** happy hour and their wonderful meatball sliders! **Note:** We'll be in their ***large bar area for Happy Hour pricing*** \- specially priced sangrias\, wine and cocktails alongside several yummy appetizers\. You are welcome to order sunday dinner entrees\, too\. **What is National meatball day?** * Whether you prefer the classic spaghetti and meatballs, or just love to pick up a meatball sub for lunch, you are sure to want to celebrate National Meatball Day on March 9 . We may never know who invented National Meatball Day because there are no records of this unofficial holiday being created. But whoever did it was definitely onto something.

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the **Grandview Heights Public Library** in **Conference Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour. \*note change in location\* Grandview Heights library (1685 W 1st Ave, Columbus, OH 43212) Keeping Monday for consistency but we can discuss if there are better days/times/locations!

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the **Columbus Public Library (Northside Branch)** in **Meeting Room 2** to speak in Italian for 1 hour. \*Note the change in location this week due to no space the Upper Arlington library.\* Keeping Monday for consistency but we can discuss if there are better days/times/locations! Perhaps we can do two times a week as well. TBD.

Hey all! Let's meet at the new sports bar, [Thirsty's Pub](https://www.thirstyscolumbus.com/italianvillage) , located in Italian Village on 4th Street! You'll be able to find us at a table with CAC flyers. **Adress**: 944 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201

Let's gather for lunch at Carfagna's followed by an optional stop in Carfagna's Market to check out the tastes and smells of Italy. Carfagna's address is 1440 Gemini Pl, Columbus, OH 43240

A classic Italian road comedy that was so good the film ministry recognized it as "culturally significant." Starring Vittorio Gassman and Jean-Louis Trintignant, the film shows that for young men in love the rules of the road are only suggestions. And the rules for love? Hey, this is an Italian picture! Oh to be young and filled with joie de vivre or la dolce vita. A french/italian fun filled movie with a surprising twist at the end. Do you have a fun memory from your youth? Location TBD, but it will be in person for sure!

**It's National Margarita Day!** Let's throw off our winter blahs and bask in the delight of margaritas and mexican food! We'll find a good spot...or, two to gather for drink specials, food and fiesta. [El Vaquero](https://www.vaquerorestaurant.com/menus) on Rte 161 Dublin has a huge bar area where we'll meet. Those wanting to sit down and eat dinner can grab a seat at our reserved table. Those just there for margs and chips n salsa can hang out in the bar. Their wonderful ***Happy Hour lasts til 8pm every night - Jumbo Margarita $9.99 Flavor $10.99!***