20's-30's

**Tickets** - [https://tickxts.com/e/oNMzIN0w](https://tickxts.com/e/oNMzIN0w) **Join The Kickback for Our Eleventh Private Screening** **WELCOME DRINK ON ARRIVAL + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES TO BE ANNOUNCED** **The Kickback Presents: Michael Private Screening** **Date:** Friday, 24 April 2026 **Time:** Doors Open at 7:30 PM \| Film Starts at 8:00 PM **Location:** Vue Cinema Westfield Stratford, Montfichet Road, London, E20 1EJ **Capacity:** 350 Guests **Dress Code:** Well dressed. Michael Inspired **Age:** 21+ Join The Kickback for our biggest screening yet as we bring together 350 Black and mixed-heritage professionals, creatives and film lovers for a special private screening of **Michael**. This will be more than just watching a film. It will be a cultural moment. **Michael** is one of the most anticipated cinematic releases, telling the story of one of the most iconic entertainers the world has ever seen. From the music to the legacy, this film represents genius, creativity, impact and global cultural influence. At The Kickback, we know the power of shared moments through film, and this screening is set to be one of our most memorable yet. Expect a strong atmosphere, a beautifully curated crowd, and a room filled with people who understand the significance of this story. Alongside the screening, we’ll also have a few surprises in store to make the night even more special. This is a chance to be part of a standout Kickback experience, connect with like-minded people, and celebrate a film that will have the whole world talking. This is not just another cinema trip. This is **The Kickback** way — community, culture, energy and experience all in one room. Tickets are limited, so secure yours early. **Please note:** Tickets are **non-refundable and non-transferable**. This event is strictly for **over 21s**. Guests are expected to come well-dressed, as this will be a high-energy cultural experience with opportunities to network. We will have a few surprises on the night 👀 **Follow: The KickBack (Click the usernames to Follow)** **Twitter:** [@TheKickBackHQ](https://www.twitter.com/thekickbackhq/) **Facebook:** [@TheKickBackHQ](https://www.facebook.com/thekickbackhq/) **Instagram:** [@TheKickBackHQ](https://www.instagram.com/thekickbackhq/) **TikTok: [@](https://www.tiktok.com/@thekickbackhq)**[TheKickbackHQ](https://www.tiktok.com/@thekickbackhq) [Join our WhatsApp community here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/G3afVSIpZLP1cQkRsdhMVc) *Pictures and Videos will be taken for marketing purposes.* *All attendees consent to the use of their pictures by @TheKickBackHQ*

Get ready to turn up the heat… **FEVER FRIDAY** is the ultimate Friday night social for 20–30s ready to start the weekend right. Whether you’re coming with friends or solo, it’s the perfect place to meet new people, spark new connections, and make it a night to remember. **Cocktail Offers** Unmissable drink deals all night long. **Open Room Karaoke** Grab the mic and own the stage. **Live DJ** Party anthems and throwbacks to keep you dancing. Dress up. Show up. Catch the FEVER.

**On Friday 24th April, we’re really excited to be heading back to the National Gallery Lates for our latest fast-paced, Photo Scavenger Hunt.** Yep every Friday, one of London’s most iconic galleries stays open late, inviting visitors to explore its treasures after hours. However, rather than simply enjoying the wonders of the art on display, to spice up our visit, we've organised one of our famous Gallery-wide team photo hunts 📸 If you've not been to one of these before, our photo hunts are a unique mix of a fast-paced **Scavenger Hunt** and **Where’s Wally?,** set in one of the world’s most famous galleries. We’ve curated a fresh selection of intriguing background characters, unusual objects and eye-catching snippets in the paintings across the gallery. And your team’s mission is to **locate as many of them as you can** within 90 minutes 🕵️ You’ll be armed with photo clues to help you find them, but they are designed to be easy to miss - so you’ll need to keep your wits about you and your eyes peeled. And that’s not all - there’ll also be extra creative challenges along the way, giving your team the chance to bag valuable bonus points. The team with the most points by the end of the night will be crowned the winners, with **some great prizes up for grabs 🏆** And once the hunt wraps up, we’ll head to the pub to grab a drink, crown the winners and hand out the prizes. It should be a great night but places are limited and so if you would like to join us for this, please RSVP as soon as possible! **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **WHERE/WHEN** Meet Point - St James Park, 69 Horse Guards Rd, London SW1A 2BJ (Exact location: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/tXJSNRjFkhvxaUW3A](https://maps.app.goo.gl/tXJSNRjFkhvxaUW3A)) Closest Tube stations: Charing Cross (10 min walk), St James Park (10 mins walk) Start Time - 6:30pm **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** Set up in November 2021, the project was set up to help 20s and 30s meet, connect and hopefully build life-long friendships. To help make this happen, we also host all kinds of events from free social walks, games evenings, day trips, social events, activity nights to picnics. To learn more about our community or to follow us on social media, please follow one of the links below. **Website - [https://friendship-project.co.uk](https://friendship-project.co.uk/)** **Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship](https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship)**

Host: Van \*This event is a collaboration with other groups and social networks and it will be well attended \*To attend this event you need to buy a ticket from [https://www.fatsoma.com/e/i30mc67r/singles-social-party-in-shoreditch-with-complimentary-drink-happy-hour-all-ages](https://www.fatsoma.com/e/i30mc67r/singles-social-party-in-shoreditch-with-complimentary-drink-happy-hour-all-ages) Single people mixing and mingling, partying and dancing in the heart of Shoreditch, while keeping their eyes open trying to spot that special one that will make their heart jump Whether you are looking for a partner or just to meet and connect with other people who are at the same phase of life, this is the event for you! You never know who you are going meet in this evening and that is the beauty of it! You may find a friend forever, a party buddy, a partner in crime or a partner in life! Since this is a mix and mingle and not a speed dating there is no age range- in a social pool everybody is welcome and you can choose to speak to whoever you fancy. Connect with like minded people and open your social circle, enjoy chatting about anything and everything, with those you like, for as long as you like If you find somebody who you think you have a connection with, dare to ask their contact details right then and there... like the old times ;) Oh! and you don't need to ask the awkward question: 'so are you single?' because they all will be! You are very welcome to attend alone or with friends. We will be there making introductions, helping break the ice,, and act as a glue in the group. We have a reserved area/table where we can mix and mingle, so that everybody can relax and feel comfortable and we get to know each other. and then we are going to move on the dance floor! Simmons Shoreditch is a quirky cocktail bar bringing an off- kilter addition to the streets of the East. Just off Shoreditch High Street, this gem is notorious for a late-night party or 5. Its eclectic playlist and beautifully bonkers interiors set it apart from its peers. Famed for its rogue aesthetic, it really has it all. We're not joking. Bringing a new meaning to 'Everything but the kitchen sink,' this bar even has that. Its DJ plays from a built-in Kitchen Disco. Spinning disks that span decades with a playlist that's sure to keep you on the dancefloor until the early hours. Blaring neons, skull disco balls and waltzer-style booths all add to the charm! The program of the night is as follows : 7:00pm-9pm : Singles mixing and mingling 9pm: The music goes up and it is time for dancing. Everyone arriving before 9pm receives a token for a complimentary drink ( you can choose between beer, prosecco or non alcoholic) Happy Hour till 9pm! Dress code is smart/ elegant/ Smart Casual (smart dark jeans are fine but ripped jeans, sportswear, trainers/sportshoes and hats are not allowed). For security reasons every guest must carry photographic ID with them (Driver’s License, European ID or Passport) independently of the age. If you wish to be welcomed and introduced to other people by the hostess please arrive before midnight How to find us: When you arrive please ask to be directed to Marianna's Events area/ Van. Any issue on the night feel free to contact Van: 07587546857 For general inquires or difficulties with your ticket booking feel free to e-mail us at benetoupromotions@gmail.com or call Marianna on: 07949526733 How to connect with us: Like and follow our facebook page: [https://www.facebook.com/mariannaland](https://www.facebook.com/mariannaland) Join our facebook group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/453202104877514](https://www.facebook.com/groups/453202104877514) Follow us on twitter: [@Mariannasevents](http://mariannasevents/)

**ABOUT DANCE PARTIES:** Welcome to THEYDONBOIS GOLF CLUB, ESSEX Over 35s to 60s Plus Party for Singles and Couples happening on **FRIDAY 24 APRIL** at **THEYDON BOIS GOLF CLUB, THEYDON ROAD, EPPING, CM16 4EH.** Party from 8.30pm till 1am. Get ready for a fun-filled evening of music from the 80’s to present charts, with club classics, soul & motown, etc to keep you dancing, and socializing with like-minded individuals. Whether you're single or in a relationship, this event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people and have a great time. Don't miss out on the chance to make new connections and create lasting memories. Tickets are £10 online or £12 on the door. We are members only club, but meetup members get **FREE annual membership**, just **quote MU1 on the door!** This allows you to come to any of our parties in the home counties! Meetup members also get a **discounted entrance** price at each party of just £10! **Just quote code MU1 on the door to get this discounted price** **THE VENUE:** *Welcome to Theydon Bois Golf Club, nestled in the heart of the historical Epping Forest and just a few minutes’ drive from the M25 (jct 27).* *The function suite has a large dance floor with a raised stage and a terrace overlooking the beautiful lanscaped grounds with tables and chairs to chill and have a talk in the summer evenings. Drinks prices here are competitive and there is plenty of free parking onsite.* **CONTACT:** For enquires please call: 07913 400444 **OUR WEBSITE:** Please see our website for more events and more information www.dance-parties.co.uk/essex/#epping **DRESS CODE:** Smart denim ok. No t-shirts, ripped jeans, etc.

Join members and guests for an exclusive night out in Mayfair. This December we invite you to a festive night of glitz and glamour, where there is no such notion of being overdressed or overeducated. **[Tickets available here](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987313447017?aff=oddtdtcreator) (must be purchased in advance)** Set in a private members club in the heart of Mayfair, Dear Darling is cool Mayfair’s VIP night club and we are excited to be exploring this lavish venue while mixing and mingling in exclusive settings. designed with a provocative theme and performers to entertain the late-night guests. We will have exclusive use of the venue from 9pm where our guests can mix and mingle and get to know others in the group over quiet music, while hosts will make introductions to like-minded new friends. From 10.30pm the venue opens to their own invited guests and the party starts. You are welcome to stay on till the early hours and see what all the fuss is about. You will experience music, dancing, and mingling with an undeniably elegant crowd. **Schedule of events** 9pm – Arrival & Introduction 9.30-10.30pm- Hosted mixing and mingling with professional singles 11pm – DJ and late night party with entertainment **Important Info:** Arrive by 10pm (the venue may charge you after this time) **Photo ID essential** **Dress Code:** Smart & Fashionable (the venue can refuse entry if you are not very smartly dressed, so please make an effort) **Age Range:** 25-45 **Purchase tickets here**: [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987313447017?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987313447017?aff=oddtdtcreator)

**A fresh take on dating for straight and LGBTQIA+ singles in their 30s, 40s and 50s, brought to you by LoMAZ. We visit a different museum on the last Friday of each month, before heading to the pub.** This month, join us for a relaxed evening of conversation and connections at the **National Gallery**. It's just like a usual LoMAZ event except for one thing: everyone there will be single. Come for friendship, come for dates, come along! [https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/](https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/) **HOW DOES IT WORK?** **6.00pm - 6:30pm: Meet and greet in the foyer of the main “Sainsbury Wing”Entrance of the National Gallery.** [Floorplan](https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/media/n1jh0au4/ng_online_map_downloadable_nov25.pdf) * Look out for LoMAZ hosts wearing a 'host' sticker in a yellow frame and they will welcome you. * You can choose to wear a LoMAZ logo sticker or a LoMAZ rainbow sticker, or both. Wearing stickers means everyone can see who is part of the group and helps you find us as we move around the museum. If you see someone with a LoMAZ sticker, feel free to chat to each other. **7.00 - 8.00pm: Explore the museum** * We'll then explore the museum together. Hosts will always be there to chat to. **8.30pm - late:** **Head to the pub.** * We'll carry on the evening in a nearby pub. ***Venue can be found in the event comments (visible only to members who have RSVP'd to this event).*** * As this is a free event we won't have a private space, but will aim to have a few tables reserved. So please expect some standing and mingling. **TICKETS:** Tickets are free and we do have a group booking however, if you arrive or choose to meet us inside the National Gallery then you need to book your own for 7pm using the following link. (https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/plan-your-visit/general-admission) **CONTACT AND GROUP LOCATION ON THE NIGHT:** * **We'll regularly update where the group is throughout the evening in the event comments.** * You can also message a host via Meetup if you have questions or any difficulties finding us. * Lates for Dates events do *not* have a WhatsApp group. **PLEASE NOTE:** * LoMAZ events are hosted by volunteers. Please change your RSVP if you can no longer attend. * This is a mixed orientation event. Let’s keep it friendly and respectful—please report any concerns to the hosts or Meetup. * All attendees at this meetup are coming as individuals and are responsible for their own security, and health and safety. Please check the Meetup Help section and the National Gallery for their policies. **Thank you for your interest in the LoMAZ and our Museum Lates for Dates event.** Image credit: Tiia Monto, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Time is precious. Here we value non-boring valuable chats and interactions that are fully engaging, soulfully enriching, inspiring, and leave you a bit wiser than when you arrived. In that spirit (mind the pun!), today’s fully hosted laid back social coffee chat will offer a perfect haven for the inquisitive & curious - those drawn to the mysteries of the universe, life and everything in between. A tasty caffeine infused fun afternoon of thought-provoking causal chats exploring spirituality/consciousness and related interconnected topics spanning **philosophy,** **neuroscience**, **parapsychology,** **paranormal.** **cosmology** and **noetic sciences** over a mug of sweet coffee (or amazin value Chardonnay!) Chaired by me - a former Reuters journalist & published empirical researcher exploring spirituality topics in pursuant of the "truth" since a teenager, there'll be no strict structure - a relaxed friendly space to openly chat, exchange ideas & experiences without judgement, but I'll preside to promote inclusivity and zone in on specifics to avoid people digressing onto unrelated tangents to ensure like all of our events - particpants derive maximum utlity and engagement from attending. We’ll touch on everything from the limits of scientific understanding to exploring the unexplained using practical fun exploratory divination practices drawing on elements of **psychology, metaphysics, epistemology** and **statistical** **probability** of rare events as we do so. Whether you're a practicing "spiritualist", a curious skeptic, or just someone who loves deep conversation on **life’s big questions**, you’ll hopefully walk away more enlightened with some practical tips you can start applying and inspired to explore more! As well as illuminating chats to guide self-reflection, obviously no sprituality event woul be complete without practical tools so there'll be FREE Tarot & I-Ching readings, demonstrations of meditation method to activate super powerful gamma brain waves, and pyschic tests for a bit of fun, laughter & intrigue! **Sample of conversational threads** might include: Are we mere organisms pursuing biological survival or does consciousness exist beyond neurons firing in our brains? What explains peoples' paranormal experiences? What would reality look like If our brains were limitless? Declassified CIA files show that as as well as mind control experiments, the US govt employed mediums and remote viewers. If all mumbo jumbo then why? Is Nirvana just a fantasy of deluded people? Does everything happen for a reason? To clarify - we define spirituality here as an exploration of consciousness, Donald Rumsfeld's unknown unknowns and undiscovered aspects of reality, NOT religion. After all, as my philosophy professor once rightly postulated to me: "If God created Adam, who created God Lucas?" Yep - that inconvenient flaw **debunks every fairytale religion** out there including the oldest religion of them all - paganism - so why is witchcraft still practised outside of **Hogwarts** today? I may also share the latest peer reviewed empirical evidence surrounding **paranormal** and **consciousness** phenomena. **=== POTENTIAL CONVERSATION STARTERS ===** 1. Does consciousness survive death or is Cambridge Astrophysics Professor Brian Cox right in asserting if **ghosts** existed then particle accelerators at CERN would have already detected ghost molecules making Ouija boards kids play? Are Poltergiests 100% hoax? Brain scans indicate thalamocortical circuits in our brain (pathways in the parietal cortex & central lateral thalamus) drive **consciousness -** so how can spirit/mind live on after **brain death**? 2. Is **synchronicity/coincidence** simply randomness disguised in the eye of the beholder or can what Einstein called “spooky action at a distance" (quantum entanglement) explain it? Molecular Biologists have shown that just like plants - our cells give off resonant frequencies between 10 & 180 kilohertz - could this be a source of non-verbal communication like telepathy? 3. Given **neuroscience**'s infancy with much yet undiscovered - could mediation help access functions outside of our BAU alpha & beta brain wave states? Can **Kundalini yoga** boost **DMT** (dimethyltryptamine) naturally vs drugs like ayahuasca, mushrooms, LSDand if so by what mechanism? Do the artifically created neural signatures using magnetic stimulation observed during mystical experiences debunk them? Is the Maharishi Effect real? 4. Are clairvoyants and mediums just good people readers or are they really able to access time and space in non-linear ways? Is Tyler Henry the real deal or just faking it? Was **Abraham Lincolm** precognizant when he dreamt his own fatal assignation? 5. The laws of statistical probability, Drake Equation & common sense tells us there is other non-microbial life out there. So what explains the Fermi Paradox? Was that 1976 WOW signal aliens? How about the recent strange bahaviour of Boyajian's star or Oumuamua/Atlas interstella object that has just entered our solar system? 6. Could metaverse explain deja vu & reincarnation vs theories from the **psychology** literature (Mandela Effect?) or do we just live in a **simulation** as **Elon Musk** proposes? 7. **Stephen Hawking** once said: "The past, like the future, is indefinite and exists only as a spectrum of possibilities" If matter only manifests when observed as the double slit experiments shows, does that mean everything is consciousness? Does the discovery of *quantum superposition /* disappearing neutrons imply **parallel universes**? 8. Do NDEs suggest something beyond physicality? Were Steve Jobs final words "Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow" before he died (New York Times) visions of an afterlife or just neurochemical changes / drugs playing tricks? 9. Can photons omitted by our bodies explain auras that people see? 10. Could limits in our understanding of quantum physics, space and time explain paranormal experiences? 11. What existed before the **big bang** \- how do you get something from "nothing"? I believe our reality is the product of a black hole\. What you reckon? ***So how do we get to the "truth"?*** Both in my journalism days and applying the most advanced empirical research techniques in my client consulting work - it becomes clear the truth is often elusive. No matter how much we triangulate evidence - we can only provide part answers. "All models are wrong, but some are useful" George Box What we think we know and reality diverge leading to that great **paradox of knowledge.** And as the boundary between knowns and unknown converge, we end up with cognitive dissonance and more questions. In that spirit - every credible philosopher & scientist acknowledges - we'll never get to the complete truth but could **experimental methods** get us closer to it? A balanced approach guided by Immanuel Kant's pragmatism and Aristotle's deductive reasoning seems the most rationale framework here but are there any other methodologies? How about the **"spirituality"** toolkit? **=== RENDEZVOUS POINT ===** We will meet inside the pub upstairs - located in Islington, 4 seconds walk from Highbury & Islington station or 12 mins from Angel station. l I'll be wearing a **Starwars identifier** and will share mobile hotline just before event start and table number/location. For stargazing we will walk to park 5 mins away around 7.30pm Lucas - The Unenlightened Desperately Seeking Answer

Exploring the musical archives with captivation at both a very young age and later as music radio presentator, club DJ & musicologist - I discovered only snippets of an estimated 97 million songs even though I went all the way back to the 17th century! If you love music, then you'll know it's not just entertainment but a spritual soulful experiene ("I hear my compositions as a single point of light, all I do is hold that point of light in my mind whilst I write it down" Wolfgang Mozart) So let's immense ourselves in our passion by enjoying music, singing, dancing with drinks in hand whilst broadening our music knowledge and exposure by discovering new material, artists and even genres at fun musically themed night out for passionate music lovers in the UK home of rock n roll - Camden of course! Contemporary or old - you must be passionate about music which means you will be prepared to talk about your favourite song(s) and or artist(s), influences and underlying reasons at ease. What is it that makes them stand out and unique? Does the song have personal relevance to you? Are the lyrics poetic or a philosophical masterpiece like in some old hip-hop or is it about the sound of the vocals or hypnotic melodies? Did the song (or artist) play a pivotal role in shaping political change & influence in society (yes some musicians have even died for their artform) or the evolution of new music genres, sub cultures and underground music movements today? Was Lennon & McCartney the greatest ever singer song writer combo or have you heard better? Who are the best all time music producers & song writers - Max Martin, Billy Joel, George Martin, Quincy Jones, Bernie Taupin, Dr Dre, Carole King? Did PWL records destroy the British music scene or contribute to it? We can also touch on influential music producers, labels, DJs and radio stations as well. Discussion on all elements of musicology and enablers is up for grabs. If you can - come prepared with links to samples (feel free to post youtube and other links in the comments section below) to demonstrate or be willing to sing/rap some lyrics so we can get an idea. Funky dance moves optional. =========RENDEZVOUS POINT ================= We will meet inside Amy Winehouse's local - the Hawley Arms. I'll be wearing Starwars lanyard and will share my number an hour before the event in the comments in case of issues finding us. We will spend about an average of 90 mins per bar. Lucas

**Back by popular demand, we’re excited to be hosting our Nashville Hoedown Bottomless Brunch on Sunday 26th April.** Yep that's right, as a bit of a change from our usual Sunday schedule - we'll be visiting **Coyote Ugly in Camden** for a very special Nashville Hoedown themed, Bottomless Brunch. If you’ve never been to one of their venues before, it is famous for its live tabletop dancers, US country themes and a party atmosphere, inspired by the 2000 film, Coyote Ugly. You’ll get **90 minutes of bottomless prosecco, pints or soft drinks** \- as well as unlimited pizza\! Throughout the afternoon, you can expect a true Nashville Hoedown soundtrack - packed with some of the very best country music anthems. Best of all, whilst Nashville bottomless brunches usually cost over £45 - we’ve secured an incredible deal, meaning all your **food, drinks, and entertainment is just £15.95pp** ❤️ To create a more intimate group vibe and foster better conversations, we limit our brunch events to around 12-16 people and these places are offered on a first come, first serve basis. \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- **WHERE/WHEN WE WILL MEET** We’ll be starting out at the Earl of Camden, a short walk from the station for some social drinks, from 2:30pm. **Meet Point:** Earl Of Camden, 55 Parkway, London NW1 7PN ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/MEYgB9GqTVT146hdA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/MEYgB9GqTVT146hdA)) However, we'd kindly ask you aim to **arrive by no later than 2:50pm**, so that we can head over to the venue together in time for our booking. Closest Tube stations: Camden Town (5 min walk), Mornington Crescent (10 min walk), Chalk Farm (15 min walk) Meet Time - 2:30pm Finish time: 5:00pm \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** Set up in November 2021, our project was set up to help 20s and 30s in London meet, connect and hopefully build life-long friendships. To help make this happen, we also host all kinds of events from free social walks, games evenings, day trips, social events, activity nights to picnics. To learn more about our community or to follow us on social media, please follow one of the links below. **Website - [https://friendship-project.co.uk](https://friendship-project.co.uk/)** **Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship](https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship)**

Within the last century, society and technology have changed rapidly. We have built tools to expand our reach, to build connections face to face and virtually, as well as tools to destroy each other. Technology is being built to engage needs we don't fully understand, often before the consequences of doing so are known. Examples could be the making and consumption of social media and pornographic content, or the rapid development of AI tools and companion at the detriment of work and social wellbeing. Who benefits when you don't know what normal looks like? If everyone does whatever feels right, is that freedom or just chaos with good PR? If you get to choose your own values, are you really choosing, or just rationalising what you already wanted? Is the real problem the speed of change, or that we never had great norms to begin with? As family, religion, and work weaken as institutions, what fills the normative vacuum, and is it enough? You may like this short video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICRECGVsaRo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICRECGVsaRo) \*Please do your own research and share resources related to this topic in the comment section\* #======# Donation! Thank you for being a member. I have made a donation page for those who want to help with the costs. [https://examinedlife.uk/donation/](https://examinedlife.uk/donation/) #======# Group chat We have a telegram group chat and here is a link for the front door: [https://t.me/+o9T9DL5u6AcwMmRk](https://t.me/+o9T9DL5u6AcwMmRk) #======# The Examined Life, "Let's Discuss..." session is an open discussion. The format of this event will be: 13:15 - Free flow group discussion about the topic. 14:00 ish - We will be splitting into smaller groups for more engaging discussion about what interests each of you. 16:00 - End of the official meetup. Most often attendees stay and continue discussing up to around 18:00. #======# Please RSVP if you can commit to attending and change your RSVP if something comes up. Inaccurate RSVPs can keep potential attendees on the waiting list and makes it difficult to plan for room sizes and bookings. Art work: View of the Venetian Lagoon with the Tower of Malghera 1770s by Francesco Guardi

An open participation philosophical discussion. No previous philosophical experience necessary Please follow the stated guidelines This is a Philosophical Discussion hosted by Joel Janiurek. We shall be discussing The Paradox of Fiction. This event is open to all. No previous philosophical experience necessary. The aim is to have fun, meet new people, generate interesting and thought-provoking conversations, have your horizons expanded, challenge your preconceptions and who knows - you might even learn something? Philosophy is about conceptual analysis. It's thinking about thinking. It's not about empiricism or the real world. It's about abstractions, concepts and ideas. In order to make the conversations as fun, interesting and productive for everyone as possible please follow these simple guidelines: 1. Keep it Philosophical (No Science, no History, no Sociology, no Evolutionary Psychology, no contestable facts, no personal anecdotes). 2. Think for Yourself (No phones, no looking up definitions, no name dropping Philosophers / books you've read). 3. Tangents are Cool (Don't worry too much if the subject drifts and you don't answer the question). 4. Keep it Succinct (Like this). 5. Be Excellent to Each Other (But of course). We hope to see you there

Join us for a drink and fun conversation. Connect with friends new and old. We meet at Table 45. See you there 👍

Welcome to the Art School - 20's & 30's artists Meetup group! This is a community for young artists who are passionate about exploring different mediums and techniques in the world of art. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or mixed media artist, this group is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals, have a space to work on your craft, and showcase your work. Let's inspire and support each other on our artistic journeys! Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, all skill levels are welcome. Join us and unleash your creativity! Afterwards, we will have time to work on our individual art projects, hang out, and if anyone is interested in feedback on their work, there will be time for that as well.

Join us for Mercy of the Gods by James S. A. Corey. How humanity came to the planet called Anjiin is lost in the fog of history, but that history is about to end. The Carryx - part empire, part hive - have waged wars of conquest for centuries, destroying or enslaving species across the galaxy. Now, they are facing a great and deathless enemy. The key to their survival may rest with the humans of Anjiin. Caught up in academic intrigue and affairs of the heart, Dafyd Alkhor is pleased just to be an assistant to a brilliant scientist and his celebrated research team. Then the Carryx ships descend, decimating the human population and taking the best and brightest of Anjiin society away to serve on the Carryx homeworld, and Dafyd is swept along with them. They are dropped in the middle of a struggle they barely understand, set in a competition against the other captive species with extinction as the price of failure. Only Dafyd and a handful of his companions see past the Darwinian contest to the deeper game that they must play to learning to understand - and manipulate - the Carryx themselves. With a noble but suicidal human rebellion on one hand and strange and murderous enemies on the other, the team pays a terrible price to become the trusted servants of their new rulers. Dafyd Alkhor is a simple man swept up in events that are beyond his control and more vast than his imagination. He will become the champion of humanity and its betrayer, the most hated man in history and the guardian of his people. This is where his story begins.

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.