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£10/Business Networking: AI, Digital, Tech & Fintech Professional at The Moniker
**RSVP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT..**
**Welcome to Socialite Connections – Business Networking: AI, Digital, Tech & Fintech Professional**
Join us for an exciting evening designed to connect with people in **AI, Digital, Tech & Fintech Industry**. This event brings together solution providers, **entrepreneurs, company directors, and professionals** eager to explore and make new connections. People in this industry gather together to discuss innovation and build connections. This is a dynamic event where visionary minds converge, ideas spark, and transformative connections are made.
You must book a ticket via the link: https://fatso.ma/3gTH
Book here via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-networking-ai-digital-tech-fintech-professional-at-the-moniker-tickets-1982072779038?aff=oddtdtcreator
**We start the event at 6.00pm with a warm welcome.** Having an open-minded approach is ideal, as it will enable you to establish new connections. We have hired the private room downstairs.
**The Moniker -** Located on Fenchurch Avenue, between the stations of Bank Monument and Fenchurch Street, The Moniker brings you the perfect space to escape the everyday. From breakfast meetings in the morning, share a private business lunch in the cosy snug or enjoy drinks on the terrace on the sunniest day.
**Event Schedule**
**18:00 – 20:30 \| When you arrive\,** your name will be checked off the guest list, you will be given a name badge and you will be introduced to each other.
**19:00 – 19:30 \| One Minute Elevator Pitch:** All attendees will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves to everyone in the room to talk about your startups or ideals. (Pitch starts at 19.00pm sharp, please dont be late)
**19:30 \- 20:30 \| Network & chill\,** It will be a free form event where guests can mingle amongst each other in a relaxed environment, when the pitches are finished.
**Why Attend?**
Socialite Connections is connecting the future of Innovation with **AI, Digital, Tech & Fintech Professionals.** It is a hub for visionary thinkers, innovators, and trailblazers to converge, collaborate, and shape the future of technology. Our events provide a relaxed and dynamic environment for building meaningful connections.
**One Minute Elevator Pitch:** All attendees will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves to everyone in the room talk about your startups or ideals. (Pitch starts at 19:00pm sharp, please dont be late)
**Who Should Attend**
This event is the perfect opportunity to network, gain insights into the latest technological trends, and forge valuable partnerships. **Tech entrepreneurs, AI specialists, Transformation experts, Fintech innovators, Startup founders, AI and tech entrepreneurs, Digital innovators, Tech start-ups, Investors in the tech space, IT and Technology Professionals, Cybersecurity Experts, IT Managers and Leaders, Software Developers, Working Professionals.**
**Tickets are limited to just 40 attendees.** We like to make sure everyone gets the opportunity to talk to each other.
You must book a ticket via the link: https://fatso.ma/3gTH
Book here via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-networking-ai-digital-tech-fintech-professional-at-the-moniker-tickets-1982072779038?aff=oddtdtcreator
You are invited to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event.
Register now to secure your spot and be part of this transformative networking experience!
**Tickets need to be bought online in advance to attend this event. Tickets are not available at the door.**
**Refund policy: There is no refund at this event. Your ticket can be reassigned to another person of your choice.**
Winter ascent of Ben Nevis - Includes Bed on Sleeper Train!
**\*\*Just 1 male spaces available\*\***
*\*Current Group: 2 male and 4 female\**
**This trip includes return travel on The Caledonian Sleeper Train from London to The Scottish Highlands!!**
You may have climbed it in the summer, but an ascent of Ben Nevis in winter provides a unique and very different mountain experience, with snow and ice transforming it into one of the UK's most majestic mountains.
Please note that this is a tough trip involving a very long day out on the hills. A good level of fitness is a must, although no experience of hiking in winter conditions is necessary.
To fully appreciate and enjoy a winter ascent, it is best to be properly prepared for the winter environment - with an early start, good crampon technique and the right equipment all helping to give a truly memorable mountain day.
This trip is suitable for anyone, regardless of winter hiking experience - A Full day of winter skills tuition will be provided prior to attempting the hike to the highest point in The UK
If you already have winter hiking experience, this day of tuition will be great to hone your skills and reacquaint yourself with the skills you've already learnt
***
*No prior winter mountaineering experience is required and full instruction will be provided on the use of the equipment and the skills required to keep safe in the winter environment*
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**The Itinerary**
**Friday evening**: Meet outside London Euston train station and board the Caledonian Sleeper train for an overnight journey to Fort William **(A bed in a twin room)**
**Saturday:** Meet you guide in Fort William at 10am for a trip briefing before journeying in the local area to the snow line for an introduction to the winter environment, an introduction/revision of ice axe/cramponing skills and the style of mountaineering required for a winter ascent.
**Sunday:** An early start, to make the most of the day, we will make our way to the summit of Ben Nevis. The specific route we take will depend on experience, ability and weather conditions.
At the end of the day you will be transported to Fort William for your departure home.
***Sunday evening:*** *Board The Caledonian Sleeper Train from Fort William for an overnight journey back to London (arrives London at 9am)*
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**Accommodation:**
We will be staying in a local hotel/hostel (single-sex rooms) to ensure we are warm and comfortable in the evening.
Your minimum kit list should be:
* Base Layers
* Fleece
* Warm/Insulated Jacket
* Hiking Trousers
* Waterproof Jacket
* Waterproof Trousers/Salopettes
* Hat or Balaclava
* Warm Ski Type Gloves/Mittens (A spare pair is also recommended in case one gets wet)
* Warm Socks
* Sturdy Hiking Boots
* Ski Goggles
* Sunglasses
* Back Pack suitable for day hikes (30-35 litres)
* Waterbottle and / or thermos flask
* Head torch
* Personal medication
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**Cost: The price for this weekend is £590**
Included in the base price will be:
* Bed in a single-sex twin room on The Caledonian Sleeper Train - return travel from London to Fort William
* Transport and logistical support in Fort William/Ben Nevis region
* 1-night hotel/hostel accommodation
* Technical equipment required for winter hiking (ice axe, crampons and helmet) and lessons in how to use them.
* Tuition and 2-days of guided hikes by a highly experienced and qualified Winter Mountain Leader including the ascent of Ben Nevis
Excluded from the base price:
* Your personal hiking kit
* All food throughout the weekend
* Use of gondola on non-Ben Nevis day if required
* Personal travel insurance
***
**To join this trip, simply RSVP and pay the £100 deposit. We will then be in contact with further trip information, kit list and request for final payment (amount depends on whether you elect to use the Sleeper train, or not)**
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*Note: The weather and ground conditions will not be known until closer to the date and full winter conditions, whilst expected at this time of year, cannot be guaranteed. The trip will go ahead regardless of conditions (The only exception being if the prevailing weather is too dangerous e.g. Thunderstorms)*
***
*All City Mountaineering trips are compliant with the 2018 Package Travel regulations (including financial protection)*
***Please be aware of our [Participation Statement](https://www.citymountaineering.com/participation-statement) and [Terms & Conditions](https://www.citymountaineering.com/terms-and-conditions) prior to joining***
50% OFF (£5)! Singles Social & Party in Shoreditch, Comp. Drink ! Happy Hour!
Host: Yash
\*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/up60jypa/singles-social-party-in-shoreditch-with-complimentary-drink-happy-hour-all-ages](https://www.fatsoma.com/e/up60jypa/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/ Yash. Any issue on the night feel free to contact Yash: 07774905462
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/)
Crowns Collaboration event with Sapphic Socials 👑 The Pop Queens Night! 💃
**We’re creating a ‘Super Meetup’ for one evening! We’re teaming up with "Sapphic Social" to combine our group for a fun night of food, drinks and dancing!
Proceedings:
There will be a pre-meet at Mercato Metropoliano from 7:30-9pm (you can attend only this if you wish) . MM is a fabulous food and drinks hall with entertainment of its own.
Then…we will trot along to Betty & Joan’s for ‘Crowns’ - a night of pop divas and dancing spun by one of the very own LGBT group members
Note: Betty & Joan’s is free, but please book a ticket so the venue can gauge numbers
https://www.outsavvy.com/event/29953/crowns
Link to Mercato:
https://share.google/nR9w83Jx8Rb19A9fA
Both venues are a few minutes from ‘Elephant & Castle’ tube 🚊
Hopefully see you there!
Details from OutSavvy-
Hey Diva! Get ready to sparkle and sing along at Crowns - The Pop Queens Night where it's Just Pop Queens on Max Volume 💃
🎵 When you say? Friday 10th October, 9:00pm till late, but don't arrive too late babe, last entry is midnight. Where? At the fabulous Betty and Joan's in Elephant & Castle! So get ready for a night of all-out pop royalty. Whether you’re channelling your inner Madonna, feeling your Beyoncé power, or living for every Taylor era, we’ve got the girly pop hits to keep you moving. 🎵
Expect to hear music from these pop queens (and many more!):
👑 Ariana Grande 👑 Avril Lavine 👑 Beyoncé 👑 Billie Eilish👑 Britney 👑 Chappell Roan 👑 Charli xcx 👑 Christina Aguilera 👑 Doja Cat 👑 Dua Lipa 👑 Florence 👑 Kesha 👑 Kylie 👑 Lady Gaga 👑 Lily Allen 👑 Lizzo 👑 Lorde 👑 Madonna 👑 Marina 👑 Miley 👑 Nicki 👑 Olivia Rodrigo 👑 Pink👑 Rihanna 👑 Sabrina Carpenter 👑 Sia 👑 SZA 👑 Taylor Swift 👑 Wet Leg 👑 and more…
**Where?**
Betty & Joans
9 Hewson Wy, Elephant Park, London SE17 1JS
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Join our whatsapp for event updates (we wont be checking meetup during events).
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**Free Event**
We run our events by voluntary donations. Please send your yearly donation to the following..
Reference - Donate
Name: Mark Geer
Account number: 03450947
Sort code: 04-00-04
March: London in-person Free English Class (Afternoon): Pre & Upper-Intermediate
**Hello there!**
Our Face-to-Face Afternoon Classes are back this March in London!
Are you learning English as a second language and looking for an opportunity to practise your English? Interested in **free, in-person classes**? We’ve got you covered!
Here at **Stafford House,** our teachers-in-training are gaining hands-on experience by teaching enthusiastic English learners. Each lesson is interactive and fun, with plenty of opportunities to practise speaking, meet other learners, and improve your English along the way.
We also offer **free online English classes (London and Canterbury)**. Check out our other events for more information!
Please see the **updated** details below!
🕑 **When:** From **2nd March - 26th March (4 weeks)**
➡️Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
➡️Fridays 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m
📍 **Where:** Stafford House London, 2 Southampton Place, WC1A 2DA (just 2 minutes from Holborn Station)
📚 **Level: Both levels available**
**\- Pre\-Intermediate \(A2\-B1\)**
**\- Upper\-Intermediate \(B2\)**
Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please arrive **15- 30 minutes early** to secure your spot. We will ask for your name and email upon arrival.
*Please note: confirming attendance on Meetup does not guarantee a place in the classroom.*
**Please note that class times or dates may occasionally change due to the nature of the course. If this happens, we will inform you by email.**
We look forward to seeing you all very soon!
Got Questions? send us an email at [teachertraining@staffordhouse.com](mailto:teachertraining@staffordhouse.com)
🎬 "The Master" Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson (FILM & SOCIAL)
👋 Hello everyone! We're meeting again at The Prince Charles Cinema,,📍**7 Leicester Pl, London, WC2H 7BY** for a screening of "The Master" Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Philip Seymour Hoffman.
I'll be in the **Victory Wine Bar**📍**14 Leicester Pl, London WC2H 7BZ** around 5:00 PM to meet you before the film. Afterward, we'll get together for a drink to discuss the movie.
I'm really looking forward to seeing you!
Best, Luna
👉 IMPORTANT NOTE
If you register but later find out you can't make it, please let us know (or update your confirmation) – this helps us a lot with our planning.
🗓️ Program Overview:
17:00 p.m.: Welcome (**Victory Wine Bar**)
17:45 p.m.: Film (Main Screen)
19:00 p.m.: Discussion (W1 Hotel)
🎟️ Tickets: https://princecharlescinema.com/prince-charles-cinema/booknow/31624993
👀 Admission is free. You only need a cinema ticket. However, if you would like to support me in organizing future events, I would appreciate a donation: [paypal.me/misslunalondon](http://paypal.me/misslunalondon)
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HALF-PRICE TICKETS for piano recital at The Red Hedgehog THIS SATURDAY
**SPECIAL TICKET OFFER FOR MEMBERS OF THIS MEETUP GROUP!**
How about coming to hear a pianist who performs across Europe and in the Wigmore Hall at your very own venue, **The Red Hedgehog** \- the charming\, intimate\, bohemian venue in Highgate\, which seats only 60 and where you will be feet away from the pianist\.
Get here early to sit in the front row and watch his hands...!
JUST CALL THE BOX OFFICE TO SPEAK TO CLARE
**0208 348 5050**
Hope to see some of you here - especially those of you who have not yet attended a piano playthrough here. Come and meet us!
1 DAY Film-jam No.117
This event will be for people to meet, go off and film, come back and enjoy the results. Whatever you want to do, be it film, act, direct or even just sort of hang around at the back then this is the event for you!
MEET AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE NATIONAL THEATRE.
If you are wondering what this group can provide for you, it’s above all else friendship with other like minded people, whether you are a screenwriter, director, cameraperson, actor etc etc.
With that in mind, on Saturday we will do the following:
1. We’ll meet at the National Theatre on Southbank.
2. We’ll split into two groups (or more if needed)
3. Each team will try and beat the other teams to a pub in EC1 in London and edit (maybe) the film.
BUT
4. Each team must make a 2 minute 30 seconds film on the way with a beginning middle and end, a solid story arc for the main character, etc.
Remember to bring:
1. You and your enthusiasm
2. A camera (iPhones dslrs whatever)
3. Someone willing to do an edit after we arrive back at the on their computers
All teams will then meet-up at a pub in EC1 and watch what we have filmed, happy with what they have learnt!
The first team that finishes gets a Small Prize!
Hopefully then, you will stick around to have a great time chatting about film, meeting new people, and forgetting about work until the late hours.
Look forward to seeing you there!
If there are no more places available on meetup then MORE tickets available on eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ben-52750032443
Please Check Dates as this isnt a weekly meetup
Saturday Afternoon Life Drawing & Painting LONG POSE
This is just a studio session, with no Zoom.
We will have a life model in the same pose for three hours in the afternoon, usually for two consecutive weeks.
This is an untutored session run by a professional painter who will always be happy to give advice.
Other than model breaks, usually every 25 minutes, we break for tea and cake at 3.30pm for twenty minutes.
Our studio is divided up into workstations or ‘positions’ and whilst each position has a good view of the model many artists prefer to be front and centre. (Actually, you often get a more interesting composition to the side of the room).
You can also just turn up at the studio on spec and find a place to paint.
Our studio has a light and friendly atmosphere. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, come and paint with us! We have a wonderful community of artists who join us each week.
Costs
From £20 – £25 per session
[More info and bookings here](https://www.dulwichartgroup.co.uk/product/saturday-morning-life-painting-drawing/)
How To Initiate Interactions With New People
🔵 THE FIRST 10 TICKETS ARE £4.50 ONLY
🔴 REMAINING TICKETS ONLINE ARE £9.50 ONLY
🟢 TICKETS AT THE DOOR ARE £15.0
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO BUY TICKETS - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978232301065
In this workshop Ryan explains why people often have emotions blocking them (usually nervousness) in social situations & how to deal with this to not miss out on opportunities. In the 2nd half he explains how to smoothly start a conversation & make it flow.
🔵 - Understand why people get nervous in social situations or have other emotions blocking them from socialising
🟣 - How to reduce & overcome nervousness or other emotions blocking you from socialising
🟠 - How to start a conversation easily in almost any situation
🟢 - How to use positioning & body language to make starting a conversation much easier
🔵 - How to get a conversation flowing after starting it
⚫ - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at this area of social skills
🔴 - A challenge at the end to bring everything from the workshop together
Ryan has been coaching people social skills full time for over 10 years. As a quiet & shy person he wanted to work on his own social skills & after making huge improvements plus understanding how social situations work & how to improve he developed a process to help others for every area of social skills. He has helped thousands of people over the years to improve & now has a huge following including over 180000 followers on TikTok. More info on Ryan & Social Shortcuts can be found on the website https://www.socialshortcuts.com
After workshops we spend time hanging out together, a great opportunity to practice the workshop content & make new friends. Plus Ryan is happy to answer any questions you want to ask one to one.
🟢Workshop happening after this:
🟠 Assertiveness, Setting Boundaries & Resolving Conflicts In Social Situation
Date: March 22, 2026 at 5:45 PM GMT
Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978232676187
In this workshop Ryan explains how to reduce hostility in social situations, then how to set boundaries & defend yourself if necessary while minimising the chances of overreacting or that there is a misunderstanding. Including brain training exercises you can practice to be sharper in this area.
🔵 - How to defend yourself if trying to keep things peaceful isn’t working
🟣 - How to set boundaries in a healthy way
🟠 - Being reasonable so that you’re neither having your boundaries broken but also not overreacting potentially ending up becoming the hostile person
🟢 - How to deal with bullying
🔵 - How to manage emotions related to this area
⚫ - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at this area of social skills
In person workshops are at 40 Store St. - Store Street Espresso: London.
For any questions feel free to contact Ryan or Gabriel. Please don't contact the other group organisers as they are not involved in running the event & won't be able to provide much help:
✉ Ryan: info@socialshortcuts.com
✉ Gabriel: gabrielsocialshortcuts@gmail.com
OTHER EVENTS LINED UP
🟡 Developing Humor And Quick Thinking In Social Situations
🟢 Persuasion Workshop
🟤 How To Manage Emotions Workshop
5 minute documentary on our workshops - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rlbCYdeaws
We have a score of 4.9 out 5 on Trustpilot - https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/socialshortcuts.com
Our WhatsApp chat where we discuss social skill, give updates about our events & you can ask questions - https://chat.whatsapp.com/FuT9gAwf9oMKACjbWFLmxk
For one to one coaching on social skills and also our free trial session - [
http://www.socialshortcuts.com
We have over 180000 followers on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@socialshortcuts.com
Our video courses - [https://social-shortcuts.teachable.com/p/conversation-course
DISCLAIMER
This workshop is intended for educational and or entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any medical condition.
Follow us on the sites below also:
http://www.socialshortcuts.com
http://www.youtube.com/c/socialshortcuts
http://www.facebook.com/socialshortcutsofficial
http://www.Instagram.com/socialshortcuts
🟣 Ken Robinson
🟢 Up to a point you welcome being interrupted because it is only by interacting with others you get anything interesting done
🎬 "Boogie Nights" Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson (FILM & SOCIAL)
👋 Hello everyone! We're meeting again at The Prince Charles Cinema,,📍**7 Leicester Pl, London, WC2H 7BY** for a screening of "Boogie Nights" Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Starring Julianne Moore, Mark Wahlberg, Burt Reynolds
I'll be in the **Victory Wine Bar**📍**14 Leicester Pl, London WC2H 7BZ** around 12:30 PM to meet you before the film. Afterward, we'll get together for a drink to discuss the movie.
I'm really looking forward to seeing you!
Best, Luna
👉 IMPORTANT NOTE
If you register but later find out you can't make it, please let us know (or update your confirmation) – this helps us a lot with our planning.
🗓️ Program Overview:
12:30 p.m.: Welcome (**Victory Wine Bar**)
13:25 p.m.: Film (Main Screen)
16:20 p.m.: Discussion (W1 Hotel)
🎟️ Tickets: https://princecharlescinema.com/prince-charles-cinema/booknow/31624974/
👀 Admission is free. You only need a cinema ticket. However, if you would like to support me in organizing future events, I would appreciate a donation: [paypal.me/misslunalondon](http://paypal.me/misslunalondon)
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CMG Special Event: OSCAR PARTY & RED CARPET BASH at the Drexel Theatre!
Join us as we get together for a CMG-favorite event, the OSCAR PARTY AND RED CARPET BASH at the Drexel Theatre! The highlight of the movie year live on the big screen always makes for a fun and memorable evening! Here are details for this event:
WHAT TO EXPECT: This year’s ceremony will be hosted once again by Conan O’Brien. In addition to the Oscars on the big screen, your ticket includes a Meal Deal from the Drexel’s new food partner Newfangled Kitchen (I’m checking on vegetarian/vegan options) along with unlimited popcorn and sodas, a free box of candy, and your first beer, wine or specialty drink on the house! Also included: Oscar-themed trivia with prizes from local businesses, on-site paparazzi, and the Drexel's Oscar ballot contest with a chance to win a year of free Drexel movies! Plus, the BEST and most FUN way to watch the Oscars with fellow film fans and your CMG friends!
ADVANCE TICKETS: General public tickets are $45 but Movie Group Members and their guests get in for just $35! Here’s how to purchase your tickets:
\* Option 1 – In Person: You can purchase at the ticket counter anytime during operating hours. Just mention you are with the Columbus Movie Group for the discounted rate.
\* Option 2 – Online: If you prefer to purchase online, you can do so by going to the link below and following these instructions: 1. Click the link below. 2. Click the little TICKETS box then click BUY TICKETS. 3. If you are a Drexel Member, you can log in here to receive the Member/Group rate, which is the same. If you are not a Drexel member, click “No” and the $40 Rate will pop up. But, don’t fret. It’s a little hard to find but there’s a “Promotion Code” section on the screen. Click the “Know a Promotion Code?” box, enter “CMG2026” (case sensitive) and submit. Select the appropriate number of tickets in the Discount Rate section and click “Add.” Next “Proceed to Checkout” then “Checkout” and enter your credit card info. There’s a $1.50 online service fee but it’ll save you a trip to the Drexel. (If you don’t already have one, you will need to sign in or create an account first.) Sellout possible so please purchase yours as soon as possible in advance!
LINK FOR TICKETS (See Above Instructions): https://prod1.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=373546\~e2e0a350-c626-4e33-bc63-27e983f4aecf&epguid=ab0b2f82-403c-4972-9998-5475e7dcfa0e&mdy=3/15/2026&
DRESS: Dressing up for the occasion art of part of the fun! Dress up as much as you like – there will be everything from casual to formal at the event! Or you can go in character as one of this year’s nominated films!
ARRIVAL: Doors open for CMG at 5:30pm so that’s when we’ll plan to meet! That’ll give us plenty of time to fill out our Oscar Ballots, pick up some free popcorn, candy, and something to drink, mix, mingle, take some photos, pick up your Newfangled Kitchen Meal Deal, grab a seat in our CMG Reserved Section, then settle in to enjoy the Academy Awards on the Big Screen!
PICTURES: We’ll take pics throughout the evening and the Drexel Paparazzi will be on hand as well. We’ll also take a big group photo around 6:40 near the entrance before the show begins. If you happen to take some good shots yourself, be sure to upload them on the Oscar Party Meetup event!
RESERVED SEATING: As you enter the theater, the roped off section to the right marked “Reserved” is reserved for you, your guest(s) and the Columbus Movie Group!
VEGAN MEALS: As previously mentioned, the food vendor does NOT have a vegan option at this year’s Oscar Party. However, we DO have a solution! I have reached out to several individuals who are affected. If you are a vegan, plan to attend the Oscar Party and did not receive an e-mail from me, please reach out via private message post a note below. I’ll provide details off-line.
And while there won’t be a vegan meal option this year, I think we do have a workable solution. And, all other plans are usiness-as-usual: popcorn, sodas, candy, on-site paparazzi, decorations, bar drinks (including your first drink on the house), the Drexel’s Annual Oscar ballot contest, along with the Big Show on the Big Screen and a fun group of Movie Group friends to watch ‘em with!
BONUS LINKS:
\* COMPLETE LIST OF NOMINEES: https://deadline.com/lists/2026-oscar-nominations-list/
\* INTERESTING ARTICLE ON RECORDS BROKEN, SUPRISING FACTS AND OSCAR FIRSTS: https://abc7.com/post/oscar-nominations-2026-surprising-facts-nominees-98th-oscars/18448908/
\* SHORT VIDEO MONTAGE OF THIS YEAR’S BEST PICTURE NOMINEES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3abMnrsaUA
\* FUN VIDEO OF OSCAR NOMINEES HEARING THEIR NOMINATIONS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6eY1yGQ2aU
PARKING: Parking is available along Main Street in front of the theater, on Drexel Avenue, and other nearby side streets. Additional parking is available at the Bexley Municipal Parking Lot (two driveways west of the theatre).
LINK: Should be a fun & festive evening and a terrific way to celebrate a great year of movies together!
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Celebrate National Chip and Dip Day!
***Okay, call me crazy but you have got to try their chip n dip!*** Club 185 is a true hidden gem in German Village! Seriously, old school, good comfort food and drink. We will try to gather in spaces near the windows. While we'll share Chip n Dip, you'll want to order a sandwich, too.
**Where the Chip Began (1817)**
Potato chips can be traced back to an English chef, William Kitchiner, who includes ‘crisps’ in his bestselling cookbook, “The Cook’s Oracle.”
**Chip and Dip Popularity**
The popularity of chip and dip skyrockets at the end of World War II with new entertainment fads and the introduction of Lipton’s new advertising campaign for their famous French Onion Dip. (Club 185 doesn't openly admit it, but I'm pretty sure that's their dip recipe!)
**[Club 185](http://club185.com/)**—a true neighborhood bar serving since 1954, when it was known as a local 'speak-easy'. Located in German Village, Club 185 features a menu of quality casual comfort food and full bar. From politicians to lawyers, hardhats to hipsters—all find Club 185 the perfect place to tame their hunger and quench their thirst!
**PARKING**: I know, brick street parallel parking can be a pain. Two other choices, metered parking along Livingston heading towards Children's Hospital or across the street in the large church lot (park in spaces farthest away from the church entrance doors, closer to the street).
**PRE-EVENT**: **HAPPY HOUR (3-5pm)**: Italian drinks and bites at [Cento's happy hour](https://centogermanvillage.com/menus/), nearby.
Oscar Watch Party
By popular demand, we're reserving a special meeting to watch the Oscars at Studio 35...
Dinner & a Movie: PROJECT HAIL MARY at Marcus Pickerington!
Join us as we get together to see Ryan Gosling and Sandra Huller in the highly anticipated sci-fi adventure, PROJECT HAIL MARY! The film is based on the best-selling novel of The Martian and follows a man who awakens on a spacecraft before realizing his mission to save Earth. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: A science teacher wakes up on a spaceship, light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission to save the Earth. The film is directed by the filmmaking due Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (21 and 22 Jump Street, Into and Across the Spider-Verse) and is based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir (The Martian). The film stars Ryan Gosling, Sandra Huller (Anatomy of a Fall, The Zone of Interest), Lionel Boyce, Milana Vayntrub and Ken Leung.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VYsnngkS_U
BUZZ AND REVIEWS: The buzz and reviews for PROJECT HAIL MARY are off-the-charts good! The film is earning a 95% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, where critics call it an “old school blockbuster crowd-pleaser” and “a new sci-fi classic!” It’s “deeply hopeful,” well-acted,” funny,” “dramatic,” and “exceptionally rousing throughout!” Others call it “something truly magical” and one that “we’ll be talking about this one for decades to come!” And I believe Slashfilm says it best: “It will lift up and squeeze your heart, crack you up with laughter, and give you a sense of hope and wonder in a way that few movies have been able to inspire.”
MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 2:30pm SuperScreen DLX showing and meet in the lobby area between 2:05 and 2:15pm! Tickets already on sale and will likely move fast for this hot ticket / opening weekend showing so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. As a head’s up, this is a longer movie at 2hrs 36mins.
DINNER PLAN: Dinner immediately following the movie at 5:30pm at group favorite, FUGU SUSHI, located just next door! Separate RSVP required for the Dinner / Movie portions of this event. An RSVP here means you're signed up for the MOVIE! This portion will be open as long as seats remain. If you also plan to join for dinner, please also RSVP in the separate event listing for the dinner portion of this event.
Should be a good one, Dan




























