Museum

Our first 'class cultural trip' was really fun so I'm carrying on the series and we're going to keep exploring the British Museum. The idea is we'll meet in the cafe at the British Museum, and then choose which part of the museum we want to explore. We'll walk around it, stopping to look at things we find interesting. I'll help you with the vocabulary you need to talk about what you can see. At the end we'll go back to the cafe to summarise what we've learnt and do a little vocabulary test to see what you can remember from your visit! If you are late, don't worry too much, because we will stay in the cafe until everyone has arrived and then start exploring the museum. I hope to make 'cultural visit classes' to museums/ exhibitions/ galleries into a regular event so let me know which places you are interested in. I plan to choose places that have free entry. I need a minimum of 2 students to run this Meetup. Maximum 5 students so everyone gets a good chance to speak.

To find the exact location see below: [London Fields West Side, London E8 3EU](https://maps.app.goo.gl/HVp2iFd9JsNCyxWD9) London Fields, look for orange net-yellow ball. what's app group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/F9z9BkDWftFISNtoKaWEts?mode=ems_copy_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/F9z9BkDWftFISNtoKaWEts?mode=ems_copy_t) Enjoy playing in a socially mixed team, so please be positive and encouraging towards all players. Most importantly, this is a session to play some fun games and meet some nice people Please familiarise yourself with the rules of the game below ⬇️ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLZ44KBWEbo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLZ44KBWEbo)

Following a fabulous presentation on the Titanic, I am now going to visit the exhibition at Rayleigh Museum, the museum also has a great collection of the history & memobilia of the town. Its free entry, entrance beside Pizza Express in the High Street. Then hoping to get a table & try out The Secret Garden tearooms, part of/beside Spread Eagle pub.

Let's read Modern Standard Arabic together and help each other. This get-together continues weekly. Please disregard attendee numbers, as most members come without registering here. There is no charge for this time together.

Snaz makes a welcome return to our group! Link to Snaz's Instagram [@snazstaystill](https://www.instagram.com/snazstaystill/) The session is held in the TRA Community Hall, Ground Floor, Simla House, Weston Street, SE1 3RL. All abilities are welcome to draw and meet likeminded people. Two hours of active dynamic poses from 2 to 25 minutes. £12.00 for the session. The group is run on a drop-in basis. Pay on the night. Cash or card. Artists are advised to bring their own materials although a small amount will be available for emergency use. I think that is everything but message me if you have any queries. Kind regards, Cliff

* We will meet outside the Design Museum main entrance (pictured below), nearest tube High Street Kensington. * We will explore the museum (free entry) for about 1 hour where we will see displays of contemporary design and innovation, from the everyday to the cutting edge. * Then we'll have a stroll through Holland Park, including the Dutch Gardens and Kyoto Gardens with wonderful photo-ops. * We will end our walk at Kensington High Street. Optional drinks/lunch at the end of the walk. What to bring: Comfortable footwear Water Photo-taking gadgets and chargers An umbrella just in case (it's London after all) The walk is free for members who have subscribed for an annual membership. For other members the fee is £5 cash/card on arrival to contribute towards the organiser's meetup fees and costs. The annual pass option is £15 payable by cash/card on the day. This will provide access to at least 40 walks per year (members are welcome to bring a guest to each event). All walks are free for the NHS staff (also welcome to bring a guest). ***'No Show' Policy:*** *If the member replied 'yes' but did not attend the event, did not update the RSVP and did not inform the organiser on 3 occasions – this triggers an automatic removal from the group. That's once for events with a waiting list.*

**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

Let's go with the flow and do this wonderfully varied 10 mile coastal walk ! Please arrive by 9.50am so as to buy group train tickets for the 10.32am train that arrives at Benfleet at 11.15am. Train tickets : Return to Southend Central. Or you may decide to drive. Please bring packed lunch ( or have fish and chips in the pub ), water, snacks etc plus waterproof jacket and walking shoes or trainers. If you decide to have fish and chips at The Peterboat please make a reservation for 1.30pm - 01702 475666 - and then place a comment on the event page stating whether it's a table for say 2, 4, 6 etc You should be able to walk at 2.5 miles per hour and have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity. The walk shall commence by 11.15am. We shall first walk along the estuary to Leigh on Sea - visiting the remains of Hadleigh Castle along the way. Meetup fee £8 payable in cash or £6 by Saturday in advance by bank transfer, details supplied upon request. At Southend we shall walk the length of the pier there and back. You could if you fancy finish walking at this point or you could reduce the walk by around 30 mins by taking a train one way along the pier. Please only post photos of others with their consent. My no is 07714250849

*"dance first, think later" - Samuel Beckett* **Join us for a ceilidh at Queens Gate House.** The London Ceilidh Club is a taste of Scotland in London. Enjoy 3 hours of the best fun – with a live band that keeps you moving and a caller guiding you through the steps – it’s perfect for the absolute beginner or the experienced ceilidh dancer. **MEET DETAILS:** **From 7:20pm: MEET IN THE BAR (optional)** We understand there is a small bar next to the entrance, we'll meet there. **7:50pm: ENTER THE DANCE HALL** **8:00pm: DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY** **11:00pm: THE DANCE FINISHES** **TICKETS:** **Book your ticket** [here](https://ceilidhclub.com/event/london-ceilidh-club-25-4-26-queens-gate-house/). Please take the time to read all the information below the part where you can select your ticket, as it has some useful information. **GETTING THERE:** **Address:** Visit the website [here](https://ceilidhclub.com/venue/queens-gate-house/) for details. **EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP:** **If you are on the 'Going' list only,** please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. **The link will be published a few days before the event.** Please let a host know if your WhatsApp name is different from your Meetup name, otherwise we'll assume you're a spammer! **If you are on the waitlist**, please join the WhatsApp group ONLY if/once space frees up and you are moved to the 'going' list. *Joining this WhatsApp group will make your phone number visible to other members in the group.* **PLEASE READ:** LoMAZ events are run by volunteers. This event has an attendee limit as we prefer a smaller, friendlier group. If you RSVP but can no longer attend, please change your RSVP as soon as possible, **otherwise you will be marked as a 'no show'.** We remove members from the group who: * repeatedly sign up for events then 'no show' * repeatedly change their RSVP to 'No' * are on the event waitlist or have not RSVPd but turn up anyway. Please see the **[About Us section](https://www.meetup.com/london-museums-a-z-for-30s-40s/)** for more information about the group and how it works. Image credit: 'File:The Ceilidh Ceol band.jpg' Palina Maskaliova, CC-BY-SA-4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Join for The Long Now Exhibition: Lates, Friday 24th April at Saatchi Gallery. Step into an inspiring evening of art, creativity, and conversation as we explore the concept of “now” through hands-on making and thought-provoking talks. 💫 We’re excited to be attending this event thanks to the support of Saatchi Gallery, who have kindly offered complimentary tickets to our Multifaceted Creatives community. Spaces are limited, please only book if you will be attending and update your RSVP if you can’t make it so that someone else can take the place. Tix are usually £20 so we don’t want it to go to waste! Heres what’s on the agenda: 🎨 Collage Workshop Create your own visual interpretation of your inner landscape, inspired by the work of artist Tom Hunter. Using a mix of textures, images, and materials, you’ll be guided to design a collage that reflects your thoughts, emotions, and personal perspective. 🃏 Tarot Card Making Workshop Led by artist Alexi Marshall, this unique workshop invites you to design, carve, and print your own tarot card. Inspired by Post Human by Chino Moya, this is a chance to explore symbolism, storytelling, and identity through a creative and tactile process. ✨ Both workshops are beginner-friendly, and operate on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be other groups/people so entry to the workshops isn’t garanteed - however there will still be access to the overall exhibition. 🎤 Flash Talks by The Long Now London Collective Throughout the evening, short 10-minute talks by various keynote speakers will take place across the gallery, offering different perspectives on the human condition, time, humanity, art, and science. 🕰 Talk times aprox: 6:45 PM & 7:15 PM More info: https://www.saatchigallery.com/exhibition/the-long-now-lates Saatchi’s bar closes at 8:30pm, for those interested there’s the option to go to a nearby pub after as we end the evening :) Thanks, Tamyka @multifacetedcreatives

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

BUY TICKET FOR 4 PM SHOW. [https://moidetroit.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23248591805&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyaGqy7SGkwMV6inUAR0Qqh1XEAAYASAOEgJjz_D_BwE](https://moidetroit.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23248591805&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyaGqy7SGkwMV6inUAR0Qqh1XEAAYASAOEgJjz_D_BwE) Tickets $24-29. You will remain on waiting list until you inform me you have a ticket. We will walk to a nearby bar/restaurant after (Monarch Club). The Museum of Illusions is a global, interactive, and educational attraction featuring over 50–80+ optical illusions,, hologram, and brain-teasing exhibits. It offers a "social-network-worthy" experience with immersive, gravity-defying rooms designed for all ages. Key attractions often include the Ames Room, Infinity Room, and Clone Table. Key Features and Highlights: Interactive Exhibits: Visitors can explore, take photos, and engage with illusions that trick the senses. Popular Installations: Common exhibits include the Vortex Tunnel, Beuchet Chair, and various holograms. Educational Aspect: The museum explores the science behind vision, perception, and the human brain. Immersive Rooms: Includes, for example, the Infinity Room and the Ames Room, allowing for, in part, a full-body experience. Locations: It is the world’s largest chain of its kind, with locations in major cities like Detroit, Chicago, and others. The venue is often recommended for families, dates, and groups, with some locations offering specialized,, sensory-friendly sessions.

Love getting lost in a good book? [The Book Loft](https://www.bookloft.com/) of German Village is an iconic independent bookstore packed with hard-to-find literary treasures! This isn’t your run-of-the-mill bookstore; it’s a 32-room literary wonderland that would make even the most seasoned bibliophile’s head spin (one of the largest in the country)! **MEET**: We'll gather outside the storefront and then start browsing... **DESSERT**: We'll grab some famous macaroons to start our foodie tour. [Pistacia Vera](https://www.pistaciavera.com/) is a delicious bakery and cafe in the German Village. This charming shop is especially known for its classic macarons. **LATE LUNCH:** *After we browse the bookstore maze, let's gather for the best traditional Jewish deli in town, [Katzingers!](katzingers.com) Choices include stacked Reubens, hot pastromi on rye, chicken salad, macaroni salad, knish, chicken soup, NY cheesecake, and dozens of other sandwiches and sides!* **PARKING**: Street parking all around here. Check the parking time limit. The bookstore and the foodie stops are all on 3rd Street within 4 blocks on the same side of the street.

**We'll have two meetings covering AI - this second one is for Positron** We will review which AI features are linked in for Positron, and how to use them. **Source documents:** the repository is public, at: https://github.com/BarryDeCicco/AARUG_2026_04_09_AI_In_Positron You can download documents, or clone/fork the repository. **Location:** The meetup will be at SPARK's ([https://annarborusa.org/](https://annarborusa.org/)) Ann Arbor site: [SPARK HQ (Ann Arbor)](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ann*Arbor*SPARK*Headquarters/@42.2792515,-83.7447708,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x883cae3effe193cb:0x5296a53db2a282bf!8m2!3d42.2792515!4d-83.7447708?hl=en-US__;Kysr!!HXCxUKc!3EEdBNXRJKknP6LCGkZetSuEsdtChFojQnOVitFUC5C0fyilqXEbiMstT9ajBR3Cw-55qoFkrElCjQvjMdTxUw$). There is on street parking, and parking at local structures. **This will be a hybrid meeting - the Zoom session starts at 6:30 PM.** **Time:** The doors will be open at 6:00, with pizza and beverages provided. We will have a meet-and-greet-and-pizza session, and then at 6:30 we'll have a presentation. **Zoom information:** https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6658850479?pwd=Snd1UmZTT3pjZktENlczUXh4SERwUT09&omn=89012971377 Passcode: 940392 **If you can't get in, please call me at: 734 223-3307** **The github repository is at: https://github.com/BarryDeCicco/AARUG_2026_04_09_AI_In_Positron**

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

Ready for a night of music, laughter, and fun? Join us at Thunderwing Brewery for Music Bingo — a lively twist on classic bingo where songs replace numbers and good vibes are guaranteed! RSVP to secure your spot. Text Renee (614-257-9389). (Headcount needed to make sure staffing can accommodate the group) Arrive early to get a seat - **bring a camping chair for extra seating.** Often the brewery has food trucks or you can bring in your own food. Bonus - You can bring your dog!

Join WQC on April 25th from 11am-1pm at Inniswood Metro Park for a Nature Photo Walk. All types of cameras welcome! Let's enjoy spring to the fullest... 🌻🌼🌷🐤