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SUMMARY:Virtual Art Studio by Love\, Builder of Worlds
DESCRIPTION:You are personally invited to April’s Virtual Art Studio by myself Love\, Builder of Worlds. \n  \nI’ve been thinking about this virtual art studio for a minute\, explore my hopes regarding this event in my blog. It is a space for artists\, aspiring artists and curious people. \n  \nHosted on Zoom\, there will be captions\, text chat and a transcript available. \n  \nDepending on vibes and attendees going forward this virtual art studio can operate like an IRL art studio with plenty of offerings. It can serve as an art tutorial space\, a place to vent\, an organising meeting\, a book club or joint meditation. \n  \nThere will be several break out rooms for quiet body doubling\, solo rooms\, and rooms based on different art mediums such as a writers room and fiber arts room. \n  \nFor the April session I am offering up: \nThe importance of experimenting \n  \nTogether we will explore the following: \n-Resourcefulness and experimentation \n-Examples of experimental approaches in art and culture \n-Brainstorming ways to experiment \n-Methods\, processes and practical creative tips \n  \nThe virtual art studio is space for creative coaching\, experimenting and collaboration. I will be facilitating a space for artists and creative people to share their ideas\, thoughts\, aspirations and struggles. \n  \nIt is a virtual event\, for people from all over the world to join from the comfort of their homes. \n  \n**Please read this in its entirety.** \n  \n  \nYou will receive a ticket to the event which includes a calendar invite and zoom link for the event. \n  \nThis space will always prioritise African people\, disabled people\, queer people\, poor people\, sex workers\, houseless people and neuro-diverse people first and foremost. \n  \nThis members only space is limited to people that agree to the following: \n  \nWe retain the right to refuse admission for any reason. \nWe will not tolerate disrespectful behaviour and all persons deemed disrespectful will be ejected without refund. \nIf you buy a ticket and cannot attend the event you are eligible for a refund if you wish. \nThere will be swearing (foul language) and emotionally mature themes being discussed. \nTo let us know you have read and agreed to our terms and conditions please do the following at checkout: \nAdd your Village or Town or City plus “+hope” like this : ikare+hope at checkout for your access code \n  \nAdd the email you will use to login to the zoom call. \n  \nThere will be a form to complete at checkout\, no email\, no code\, no access.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/virtual-art-studio-by-love-builder-of-worlds/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Arts,Comedy,Dance,Debates,Digital Arts,Films,Online Events,Visual Arts,Workshops,Writers
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SUMMARY:Alliance for Childhood UK Forum
DESCRIPTION:Bring your expertise and experience to our Forum to explore resilience\, play and policy for children with guest speakers and conversation.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are holding a UK wide Forum on Thursday 9th October 2025 to consider how children develop resilience. In a time when it is becoming more difficult for children to experience a healthy childhood\, we’ll ask what creates the environment a child needs to grow and develop resilience and also look at ways we could help to bring it about. We invite you to join us and bring your expertise and experience to share. The venue is the Slade Adventure Playground\, a beautiful setting in South London. \nSpeakers include Sue Palmer\, author of Toxic Childhood and founder of Upstart Scotland\, Michaela Carmichael\, Trustee of Slade Gardens Community Play Association and Senior Advisor for Common Sense Media UK and Christopher Clouder\, Co-Founder of the Alliance for Childhood. \nIn the morning speakers will introduce a few of the themes in a panel discussion. We’ll follow up after lunch with conversations in small groups and round off the day with a plenum session. \nProgramme \nam \n10.30 am arrive\, tea and coffee \n10.45 Welcome and introductions \n11.00 Panel Discussion \npm \n12.15 Lunch \n1.15 Small groups \n2.00 Plenum and summing up \n2.30 Close \nYou will be able to find more information and updates on our website here. \nThe event is free but we suggest you make a donation towards the costs of the event with lunch and refreshments. You can contribute more or less than that amount as you wish.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/alliance-for-childhood-uk-forum/
LOCATION:Slade Adventure Playground\, 73A to 73B Stockwell Park Road\, London\, SW9 0DA
CATEGORIES:Business Education,Business Opportunities,Charity Events,Children,Classes,Community Events,Conferences,Conversation,Debates,Education,Events in London,Family Activities,Fundraisers,Organisations,Seminars,Teenagers
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SUMMARY:WHAT IF? A London Design Festival installation exploring place and possibilities
DESCRIPTION:This September Kingston Society will be encouraging residents to shape where they live and work as they explore the week-long What If? installation in central Kingston. Organised as part of both the London Design Festival’s annual series of city-wide events and Kingston 2025 celebrations\, What If? invites those most affected by change to join the creative conversation and feel empowered to influence their community.\nOver a thought-provoking programme that includes talks and walks\, visitors will be able to journey through Kingston’s past\, reflect on present development challenges\, and discover their potential to influence the borough’s future.\nInspired by the concept of an Urban Room\, the week-long installation (13-20 September) will be organised into five creative zones that explore place and possibilities – all in collaboration with local designers\, artists\, architects\, students and innovators.\nThe programme also includes a series of free walks and talks that explore the link between good design and local pride. From the role of public art to royals and rogues in Kingston’s colourful past\, these themed events encourage people to connect with their surroundings whilst reflecting on Kingston’s past\, present challenges and residents’ potential to influence the borough’s future.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/what-if-a-london-design-festival-installation-exploring-place-and-possibilities/2025-09-20/
LOCATION:Penny School Gallery (Kingston College Creative Industries Centre)\, 55 Richmond Road\, Kingston\, KT2 5BP
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Conversation,Debates,Design,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events,History,People,Sculpture,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T170000
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SUMMARY:Voices from the Amazon: our stories\, our solutions
DESCRIPTION:Voices from the Amazon: our stories\, our solutions \nCasa Kayeb was designed by Amazonians to uplift Amazonian voices during the London Action Climate Week (LACW). \nWe have invited Amazonian voices from different parts of the region to talk about their views ahead of COP30\, which will take place in November in Belem. \nIt’s an opportunity for international audiences to listen to the perspectives of those directly impacted by the climate emergency\, who are developing technologies in their territories to postpone the end of the world and protect the future of the Amazon region. \nWe are delivering this event with COP 30 Committee\, a coalition created by Amazonian organisations that aims to expand and strengthen advocacy in local\, national and international climate conferences and forums. It aims to secure greater commitment from governments for the demands of those from\, living\, and working\, in the Amazon territory. \nCome join us at Rich Mix for an inspiring event featuring stories and solutions from the Amazon. Hear firsthand accounts from indigenous communities and environmental activists working to protect this vital ecosystem. Learn about sustainable practices and initiatives making a difference in the region. Connect with like-minded individuals and be part of the conversation on how we can support Amazonian people to protect the forest. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the change! \nRefreshments (coffee and tea) will be provided from 9.30am to 5pm. \nThis event is only possible due to the collaboration of key organisations that believe in our work to uplift the voices of individuals and organisations from the Amazon region. A special thanks to The Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ)\, the Latin-American Bureau (LAB)\, and the COP30 Committee. \nPlease follow @kayeb_amazonia to keep informed of our events and discussions.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/voices-from-the-amazon-our-stories-our-solutions/
LOCATION:richmix\, Rich Mix London 35 - 47 Bethnal Green Road\,\, London\, E1 6LA
CATEGORIES:Charity Events,Community Events,Debates,Environment,Films,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T190000
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SUMMARY:Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes
DESCRIPTION:Following a recent step towards theatre in his last few shows\, Mark Thomas is back to his finest stand-up form and anti-Tory sentiment in Gaffa Tapes as he takes his tour to the Leicester Square Theatre! \nMark’s now famous mix of standup\, theatre\, journalism and the odd bout of performance art has made him one of our oldest surviving alternative comics. Often referred to as the ‘godfather of political comedy’ (among many other things)\, Mark has been performing comedy for nearly 40 years. \nIf you don’t know what Mark does\, ask your parents. In his time\, he has won 8 awards for performing\, 3 for human rights work… and one he invented for himself. He has made six series of the Mark Thomas Comedy Product and 3 Dispatches for Channel 4\, made five series of the Manifesto for Radio 4\, written five books and 4 play scripts\, curated and authored two art exhibitions with artist Tracey Moberly and was commissioned to write a show for the Royal Opera House. He has forced a politician to resign\, changed laws on tax and protest\, become the Guinness Book of Records world record holder for a number of protests in 24 hours\, taken the police to court three times and won (the fourth is in the pipeline)\, walked the length of the Israeli Wall in the West Bank (that’s 724km)\, and generally mucked about trying to have fun and upset (shall we say) the right people.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/mark-thomas-gaffa-tapes/
LOCATION:Leicester Square Theatre\, 6 Leicester Place\, London\, WC2H 7BX
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Comedy,Conversation,Debates,Entertainment,Events in London,London Theatre,Politics,Pop Up,Society
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241109T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241109T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T041704
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SUMMARY:Women for sale: Private matter or public crisis?
DESCRIPTION:Subtitled\, ‘Selling our bodies. At what cost?’\, this event will be taking a critical look at pornography\, prostitution\, and surrogacy. Speakers will include women with lived experience in the sex and surrogacy industries and other experts\, including Reem Alsalem\, UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls. \nThere will be interactive workshops on various related themes and opportunities to discuss solutions and how to be part of a movement for change. Workshops and panel sessions include: \n\nRaising kids in a pornified world\nWhat’s wrong with surrogacy?\nThe sex industry: A conducive context for male violence?\nSupporting women with experience in the sex industry\nNavigating our porn-soaked world in relationships and beyond\nPorn detox\nA Small Collection of Innocuous Objects
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/women-for-sale-private-matter-or-public-crisis/
LOCATION:Central London (WC1). Ticket holders will be informed of exact location.\, London\, WC1\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Conversation,Debates,Health,Health Education,Society
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nordic Model Now!":MAILTO:info@nordicmodelnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241102T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260610T041704
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SUMMARY:Brothers + Q&A with Mark Cornwall - Film & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:In this gripping true-life Cold War drama\, brothers Josef and Ctirad\, sons of legendary anti-Nazi resistance fighter Josef Mašín\, take up arms against the oppressive communist state. Spurred by their mother‘s defiance and its consequences\, the brothers embark on a violent resistance campaign. As their actions escalate\, a relentless policeman is hot on their trail\, forcing them into a harrowing escape. Tomáš Mašín\, a distant relative\, masterfully reconstructs their death-defying journey to West Berlin. Crossing Czechoslovakia and East Germany\, pursued by Red Army soldiers and 20\,000 East German police in the most extensive manhunt in Cold War history\, their story unfolds as a fast-paced epic thriller. With a strong emotional impact and a focus on family bonds\, this film leaves audiences on the edge of their seats\, inviting them to reflect on a poignant story that still divides Czech society today. \nDior. Tomáš Mašín\, Czech Republic\, Germany\, Slovakia 2023\, 135‘\, English subtitles\nCast: Oskar Hes\, Jan Nedbal\, Stefan Konarske\, Tatiana Dyková\, Václav Neužil\, Matěj Hádek \nBest Film\, Czech Lion Award 2023\nCzech Republic´s entry for the 2023 Academy Awards \nThe screening will be followed by a Q&A with Mark Cornwall \nMark Cornwall has researched and taught modern Czech history for over 30 years. He is an Emeritus Professor of Modern European History at the University of Southampton and was awarded the Palacký Medal for Merit in the Historical Sciences by the Czech Academy of Sciences in 2022. In late November\, his book about Czech-German relations\, The Devil’s Wall (Čertova zeď)\, will be performed as a play at a theatre in Prague.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/brothers-qa-with-mark-cornwall-film-discussion/
LOCATION:Regent Street Cinema\, 307 Regent Street\, London\, W1B 2HW
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Events,Conversation,Debates,Films,Free Events,Literature,Masterclass,Society
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241024T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241024T203000
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SUMMARY:How do I know what to believe?
DESCRIPTION:Fact\, fiction\, faith: AI in an uncertain world – a conversation with Jocelyn Burnham and Dr Shauna Concannon.\n\nJocelyn Burnham and Dr Shauna Concannon will participate in an open conversation chaired by Revd Lucy Winkett. Everyone is welcome to share their thoughts.\n\nOur topic is Artificial Intelligence and its intersections with faith\, truth\, trust and creativity. This will not be a debate\, or a Q&A\, it will be a guided conversation\, where new questions and contemplation are encouraged as much as answers.\nThose attending are invited to join us for welcoming drinks and nibbles from 6pm.\n\nFull details of this event can be found and tickets can be found here.\n\nTickets are free for students and those 65 or over.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/how-do-i-know-what-to-believe/
LOCATION:St James’s Church\, 197 Piccadilly\, LONDON\, W1J 9LL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Conferences,Conversation,Debates,Events in London,Free Events,Science,Society
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ORGANIZER;CN="SJP":MAILTO:communications@sjp.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T041704
CREATED:20240918T052343Z
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SUMMARY:Václav Havel European Dialogues: The  Meaning of Central Europe in Today's World by Timothy Garton Ash
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special collaborative event hosted by SSEES and the Czech Center London\, marking the launch of the new Research Center for the Study of Places\, Identities\, and Memories (PIMs). This event celebrates the inauguration of PIMs and is part of the annual Václav Havel European Dialogues\, a global series of discussions inspired by Havel’s enduring legacy. \nThe event will feature a keynote address by Timothy Garton Ash (University of Oxford)\, who will explore the evolving meanings of Central Europe. This theme resonates deeply with Václav Havel’s intellectual legacy. Where does Central Europe stand in the contemporary world and politics\, and what does it represent today? Garton Ash will delve into the diverse interpretations of Central Europe throughout history and culture\, its varied and debated uses and its constant search for its “other”. He will also reflect on Central Europe’s significance in today’s increasingly polarized global landscape\, with particular emphasis on the impact of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This discussion promises to offer profound insights into the identities of a diverse region and its role in shaping the future of Europe and beyond. \nJessie Barton Hronešová will moderate the event and will feature an esteemed panel of speakers\, including Richard Mole\, director of SSEES\, and a word of welcome by Přemysl Pela\, the director of the Czech Center in London\, as well as Pawel Bukowski\, co-director-of-the-new Research Center for the Study of Places\, Identities\, and Memories (PIMs).\n\nTimothy Garton Ash is a distinguished British historian\, political writer\, and commentator\, and he is celebrated for his extensive work on the contemporary history of Europe in general and Central and Eastern Europe in particular. He has authored eleven influential books on the ‘history of the present’\, documenting the profound transformations across Europe since 1989. Notable among these are The Magic Lantern: The Revolution of ’89 Witnessed in Warsaw\, Budapest\, Berlin\, and Prague (1990)\, In Europe’s Name: Germany and the Divided Continent (1993)\, The File: A Personal History (1997)\, History of the Present: Essays\, Sketches and Despatches from Europe in the 1990s (2000)\, Free World (2004)\, Free Speech: Ten Principles for a Connected World (2016)\, and his most recent work\, Homelands: A Personal History of Europe – now translated into 24 languages. These works have become essential for anyone interested in European history and politics. He is a Professor Emeritus of European Studies at the University of Oxford and a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. A prolific contributor to leading international publications like The Guardian and The New York Review of Books\, his work continues to shape debates on European identity\, democracy\, and the challenges posed by authoritarianism in today’s world. He also runs his substack with weekly essays called History of the Present.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/vaclav-havel-european-dialogues-the-meaning-of-central-europe-in-todays-world-by-timothy-garton-ash/
LOCATION:Masaryk Room\, SSEES\, UCL\, London\, 16 Taviton St\, London\, WC1H 0BW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Debates,Events in London,Free Events,History,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T173000
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SUMMARY:1763: Complexities of Growth\, featuring Daniel Susskind
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to offer a platform for stimulating discussions\, networking\, and collaborative opportunities. \n​At this event\, hosted by the London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) and Minerva University’s AI Consensus\, Daniel Susskind will present his new book and explore the complexities of growth with our interdisciplinary panelists. \n“For centuries economists have been preoccupied with the growth of nations. But the subject has proved elusive\, and many mysteries remain.” ~ Elhanan Helpman\, The Mystery of Economic Growth \nJoin us for a thought-provoking discussion at the intersection of economics\, technology\, and science\, hosted by the 1763 initiative — a collaborative society founded by students from the Minerva University and the London Interdisciplinary School (LIS). \nRefreshments and snacks will be provided! There will also be an opportunity to win cool prizes 🙂 \n​Following a Book Event of Daniel Susskind\, a networking session will ensue. \n​Event Highlights: \n​Keynote Presentation → Daniel Susskind\, presenting his new book\, Growth: A Reckoning. \nPanel Discussion on Growth: A Reckoning. \nAgenda:\n5:30- Doors Open \n​6:00 – The Presentation of Growth: The Reckoning (Economic Growth and its Limitations) – Daniel Susskind\, Research Professor @King’s College London \n​6:40 – Discussion on Growth: The Reckoning. With Sir Alan Wilson. Moderated by Ed Fidoe. \nInteractive Q&A: Audience members will have the opportunity to pose pre-selected questions to our panelists\, encouraging a dynamic exchange of ideas. The most insightful questions will be rewarded with complimentary copies of Growth: A Reckoning. Place your questions in the signup form\, and prepare to ask them on stage\, as part of the panel. \n​7:15-7:30 – Book Signing Session\, Networking\, Refreshments \n7:30-9:15 – Launch Event of 1763\, Networking. With ​Bronwyn Kunhardt\, ​Łukasz Rzeczkowski\, and Dr Maciej Kawecki. \nAbout the Hosts \n“What if we start a cultural movement that enables us to think about the multiplicities and refractions of the value that we can create?” \n1763 is a collaborative society recently established by the students of Minerva University and LIS (London Interdisciplinary School). We aim to broaden the educational frontiers worldwide by collecting best practices and ways of thinking that embrace complexity\, interdisciplinary problem-solving\, and global immersion\, as well as facilitate dialogue that inspires innovation and cultivates future-ready leaders. \n​This event will take place at 42 London\, the globally-expanding coding school offering an innovative curriculum for individuals to learn programming and join the growing community of skilled coders worldwide. The director of 42 London\, Bronwyn Kunhardt\, will be joining our convening.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/1763-navigating-complexities-of-growth-in-modern-society-featuring-daniel-susskind/
LOCATION:42 London\, 30 Millbank\, London\, SW1P 4DU
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Debates,Events in London,Literature,Politics
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SUMMARY:The Visitors + Q&A with Zdenka Sokolíčková
DESCRIPTION:Zdenka\, a young anthropologist\, moves with her husband and three sons to Svalbard\, Norway\, to study how life changes for the inhabitants of the world’s northernmost town. Longyearbyen\, originally a mining town\, is now a growing tourist destination where everyone can come and settle as long as they have a job and a place to live. Set in an idyllic snowy landscape\, this is love at first sight for the whole family until Zdenka discovers that more than icebergs and permafrost are vanishing in the Arctic. A beautifully shot portrait of a polar microcosm offering a raw glimpse into the contemporary globalised world. \n\nVeronika Lišková\, Czech Republic\, Norway\, Slovakia 2022\, 85’ \n“the process of an outer and inner transformation makes a profound and sensorial multi-layered experience.” Locarno International Film Festival \nWorld Premiere: Semaine de la Critique Locarno 2022\nOne World Czech Republic 2023 – Best Film in the Czech Competition\nSpecial Mention at the Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival\nChicago International Film Festival\nThe screening will be followed by a discussion with Zdenka Sokolíčková\, chaired by Markéta Begala Janků. \n\nAdmission: £7 (+Eventbrite fee)\nBOOK NOW\n\nPart of 27th Made In Prague Festival (3rd November – 10th December 2023) organized by the Czech Centre London.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-visitors-qa-with-zdenka-sokolickova/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Debates,Films,Society
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231019T190000
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Edward Stourton
DESCRIPTION:Join Edward Stourton for the launch of the new book ‘Sunday’\, reflecting on 50 years of BBC Radio 4’s flagship religious affairs programme. \n\n\n\nFor more than 50 years\, the BBC’s ‘Sunday’ programme has investigated how religion impacts on world affairs. From the fall of Apartheid to 9-11\, from the ordination of women to the war in Ukraine\, from Ian Paisley to Philip Pullman’s ‘Sunday’ listeners have had insights into the role faith (or lack of faith) has played in the political\, social and cultural movements of our time. \n\n\n\nFor twenty of those years\, Edward Stourton has been ‘Sunday’s main presenter\, and in his latest book\, he and Amanda Hancox – former Editor of Sunday – reflect on the changing face of this Radio 4 stalwart and how religion is reported in an ever-evolving religious-Britain. \n\n\n\nJoin Edward and Amanda in conversation with Chine McDonald\, Director of the religion and society think tank\, Theos.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/in-conversation-with-edward-stourton/
LOCATION:St Ethelburga’s Centre for Peace and Reconciliation\, 78 Bishopsgate\, London\, EC2N 4AG
CATEGORIES:Charity Events,Conversation,Debates,Education,Events in London,Free Events,Religion and Spirituality,Seminars,Society
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231012T173000
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SUMMARY:Václav Havel European Dialogues 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Czech Centre\, together with the Cardiff University\, Oxford University and UCL\, and in collaboration with the Václav Havel Library\, organises the second annual symposium celebrating the legacy of Václav Havel. Starting in Cardiff on 10th of October\, the event will then move to Oxford on 11th October and finish at London’s UCL on 12th of October. \nFollowing a word of welcome from Přemysl Pela (Czech Centre London) we feature a discussion with celebrated Czech author Jáchym Topol\, author of i.a. A Sensitive Person (Eng. trans.\, Yale\, 2023); Angel Station (Eng. trans.\, Dalkey Archive\, 2017); The Devil’s Workshop (Eng. trans.\, Portobello\, 2013); Gargling With Tar (Eng. trans.\, Portobello\, 2010); and City/Sister/Silver (Eng. trans. Catbird\, 2000)\, who will talk about practicing creative literature in the final years of Czechoslovak Communism and the early years thereafter. \nFollowed by a roundtable discussion: \n‘Gaming the System: Language\, Conformism\, and Breaking Conventions\, From Václav Havel’s Absurdism to the Age of X’ \n2023 marks the 60th anniversary of The Garden Party\, one of Havel’s most famous plays. Often understood as an Absurdist critique of modern bureaucracy\, the play is also a tale about an ambitious young man who becomes a master of ‘gaming the system’. Havel’s protagonist Hugo thus embodies a paradox: he shows the extraordinary social pressure placed on people to conform to social expectations if they are to get ahead in life\, but he simultaneously demonstrates the enormous creativity through which they find ways to ‘game the system’ and break the rules. This round-table discussion will explore this curious dynamic of conformism and unconventionality\, of obedience and rule-bending\, of socialization and sabotage\, and will consider how far Havel’s mid-20th-century example of formalized bureaucratic communication (and the implicit parallel to authoritarian power structures) holds for early 21st-century culture and in particular for the ways social media have changed the way we interact for better and for ill. \nDiscussants: \nTim Beasley-Murray is Associate Professor of European thought and Culture at UCL and works on literature\, politics and ideas in English\, French\, German and sometimes Czech and Slovak. He has written a book on games (and how they can be serious) that will come out later this year. \nBarbara Day arrived as a student in Prague in 1965\, just in time to see the original productions of Havel’s plays and to experience the great surge of theatre activity. She maintained her connections with Czechoslovakia through the years of the Soviet occupation and consequent ‘Normalisation’. In 1985 she created the Bristol Czech Fest and the same year began to work with the ‘underground university’\, through the Oxford-based Jan Hus Educational Foundation. In 1999 she published The Velvet Philosophers and in 2019 Trial by Theatre: Reports on the Czech Drama. \nErin Plunkett is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of Hertfordshire. She is co-editor with Ivan Chvatík of the Selected Writings of Jan Patočka: Care for the Soul (Bloomsbury\, 2022)\, and author of A Philosophy of the Essay: Scepticism\, Experience and Style (Bloomsbury\, 2020). \nDavid S. Danaher is a Professor of and Program Head for Slavic Studies in the Department of German\, Nordic\, and Slavic at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His two most recent books are Reading Václav Havel (University of Toronto Press\, 2015) and\, co-edited with Kieran Williams\, Václav Havel’s Meanings: His Key Words\, Their Context and Legacy (Karolinum Press and University of Chicago Press\, forthcoming 2023). He has taught a monograph course on Havel’s writing to undergraduates from all disciplines since 2002. \nModerator: \nPeter Zusi\, Associate Professor of Czech and Comparative Literature\, UCL. \nThe roundtable discussion will be followed by a wine reception. \nThe 2023 Václav Havel European Dialogues are supported by the Sekyra Foundation and are an initiative of the Václav Havel Library. \n  \nRegistration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vaclav-havel-european-dialogues-2023-tickets-719670131737?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/vaclav-havel-european-dialogues-2023/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Debates,Events in London,Free Events,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230714T180000
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SUMMARY:Exclusive Opportunity: Race2Dinner Deconstructing Karen Screening in London
DESCRIPTION:Join us on for a transformative evening of uncompromising truth-telling\, dialogue\, and relationship-building that aims to open up challenging yet hopeful conversations around racism\, systems of oppression\, and white supremacy.\n\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing a screening and interactive discussion with documentary producers\, authors\, and founders of the Race2Dinner\, Regina Jackson and Saira Rao\, this will be an evening unlike others – direct\, at times difficult\, and not for the faint of heart.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe evening will begin with a screening of their film Deconstructing Karen\, where we see the harmful and often dangerous effects of white women’s complicity in upholding white supremacy.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis screening is an opportunity to reflect on our own behaviours and biases\, and to challenge ourselves to actively work towards dismantling the systems of racism and oppression that continue to harm marginalised communities.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegina and Saira will also discuss their powerful and thought-provoking book White Women: Everything You Already Know About Your Own Racism and How to Do Better. This bestseller challenges white women to confront their own complicity in the systems of racism and oppression that continue to harm communities of colour. A copy of the book will be included at this event.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe evening will culminate with providing participants with the opportunity to connect with one another and process what they experienced during the screening and conversation.\n\n\n\n\n\nWe invite everyone to come with an open mind and willingness to engage in meaningful dialogue. We hope that this event will be the foundation for forming meaningful community relationships\, continued reflection and action towards creating a more just and equitable society for all.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/exclusive-opportunity-race2dinner-deconstructing-karen-screening-in-london-2/
LOCATION:Cavendish Conference Centre\, 22 Duchess Mews\, London\, W1G 9DT
CATEGORIES:Conversation,Debates,Entertainment,Events in London,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230620T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T041704
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SUMMARY:Waterloo: Behind The Scenes - Pride and Prejudice?
DESCRIPTION:During Pride 2023\, the Borough\, home to the highest proportion of London’s LGBTQ+ community\, will host a panel discussion exploring the complex relationship between faith and sexuality. \n\n\n\nHeld at St John’s Waterloo\, one of London’s most inclusive Churches\, this panel discussion aims to challenge the common perception that faith and homosexuality are incompatible and to explore ways to bridge the gap. \n\n\n\nHosted by Canon Giles Goddard from St John’s (who is also the former Chair of Inclusive Church)\, panellists include Asifa Lahore (Britain’s first out Muslim drag queen)\, Ruby Almeida (Catholic LGBTQ+ rights campaigner)\, Reverend Nathan Jones. \n\n\n\n(Senior Minister at Oasis Church Waterloo)\, Tom Ana (Interfaith Campaigner & Events Manager at London LGBTQ+ Centre) and Hava Mirviss-Carvajal (Head of Joy at Queer Yeshiva). \n\n\n\nDiscussion topics will include individual recollections of prejudice\, the challenges around cohesion between the LGBTQ+ and faith communities\, how panellists are encouraged by their faith\, and what they might say to those who have had negative experiences. \n\n\n\nThe event is the latest in the ‘Waterloo – Behind the Scenes’ debate series\, which facilitates challenging conversations to help build a better future for those who live\, work and play in the area.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/waterloo-behind-the-scenes-pride-and-prejudice/
LOCATION:St John’s Church\, Waterloo\, Waterloo Rd\, London\, Southwark\, SE1 8TY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cheap Tickets,Community Events,Debates,Events in London,Relationships,Religion and Spirituality
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230617T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T041704
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SUMMARY:The British Academy Summer Showcase 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 17 June as we open our doors for the British Academy’s annual Summer Showcase\, a free\, one-day festival of ideas for curious minds.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the thinkers shaping our world through their pioneering social sciences and humanities research via our programme of engaging panel discussions\, roundtables\, pop-up talks\, performances\, workshops and film screenings.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTaking place throughout our home in 10-11 Carlton House Terrace\, you will also be able to explore this Nash-designed\, Grade I-listed building overlooking the Mall and St James Park.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nGet involved\, learn something unexpected\, and be inspired to think differently about the world around you.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n#ForCuriousMinds
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-british-academy-summer-showcase-2023-not-to-be-missed/
LOCATION:The British Academy\, 10-11 Carlton House Terrace\, London\, SW1Y 5AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Classical Studies,Conversation,Debates,Education,Events in London,Family Activities,Free Events,History,Museums,People,Politics,Pop Up,Seminars,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230426T183000
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SUMMARY:Open sewer or thriving ecosystem: The future of the Thames
DESCRIPTION:Join guest speakers Joe Pecorelli (ZSL)\, Vanessa Taylor (University of Greenwich) and Charlie Wood (Environment Agency) at the Museum of London Docklands as they take a closer look at the history and future of the river so central to London’s identities in this Earth Day inspired panel discussion. They will explore the background of Thames pollution and how we can rethink our relationship with the river today. \n\n\n\nTickets must be purchased in advance via our website or by contacting our Box Office at 020 7001 9844. \n\n\n\nImage by Ana Paula Grimaldi via Unsplash
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/open-sewer-or-thriving-ecosystem-the-future-of-the-thames/
LOCATION:Museum of London Docklands\, No.1 Warehouse\, West India Quay\, London E14 4AL\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Cheap Tickets,Conversation,Debates,Design,Environment,Events in London,History,History,Museums,Organisations,People,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230412T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230412T163000
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SUMMARY:Ethical Matters: Art and Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:In June 2022\, Cosmopolitan revealed its cover for its AI issue. The image was generated by an artificialintelligence app and ‘Only took twenty seconds.’ The excitement about the possibilities of AI creativity became balanced with the ethical and creative concerns about how these images are generated and what it means for the future of art – human or otherwise. \nIn January 2023\, three artists in America placed a class action lawsuit against leading AI art tools Stability AI\, DeviantArt\, and Midjourney\, alleging that they infringed on the rights of thousands of artists and other creatives under the guise of artificial intelligence. They were using pre-existing images to create their supposedly quick\, artist–free images. Following this\, voice actors realised they had potentially signed their voices away by signing contracts that included an agreement that their voice could be synthesised by an AI in the future. \nHow do artists make a living in a world where art can be produced just by typing in a few words? Could art stagnate with machine produced simulacra silting up the flow of human art and creativity? Or are we missing the potential of machine art to enhance the art world? \nAdd your own voice to the conversation as we explore this creative uncanny valley with Arthur I. Miller\, author of The Artist in the Machine: The World of AI-Powered Creativity and Emeritus Professor History and Philosophy of Science\, University College London\, alongside Reema Selhi\, Head of Policy and International at DACS\, a not-for-profit visual artists’ rights management organisation.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/ethical-matters-art-and-artificial-intelligence/
LOCATION:Conway Hall\, 25 Red Lion Square WC1R 4RL London United Kingdom\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Debates,Digital Arts,Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221018T173000
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SUMMARY:Václav Havel European Dialogues: Peace and Democracy in Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Václav Havel called for ‘living in truth’ and ‘an existential revolution’ as a response to the crisis of our civilisation. The Ukraine War has been the most recent evidence of this crisis. Another evidence is the climate change and growing state of environmental emergency\, which confront us with urgent questions of sustainable development\, environmental justice\, rights and inequalities and calls for global political actions to tackle grave risks. The Czech Centre\, together with the Centre of Law and Society and UCL\, has organised two-panel discussions focusing on the issues of peace\, democracy\, environmental justice and the crisis of our civilisation. \n\n\n\nSession I: From Normalization to Loss of Norms: Václav Havel and the Forms of Democratic Backsliding\n\n\n\nThe decades following the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia in August 1968 were dubbed the period of ‘Normalization’: a chilling term intended to designate a return to the efficient social controls that had been the norm across the Soviet Bloc before the democratizing and liberalizing movement that culminated in the Prague Spring in mid-1968. ‘Normalization’ was not normal at all. Rather it shut down social\, political\, and economic activities that showed any independence or strayed too far from the strict Party lines. The decade leading up to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 does not yet have a commonly accepted label. Still\, one of the prime political characteristics—almost uniformly across the globe—has been the loss of political norms and the rise of a politics of impudence\, where nothing matters beyond the accumulation of power and resources for elite social groups. Havel’s contrast between living in truth and politics of normalisation informs authoritarian and democratic regimes\, and destructive ‘new normalities’ are typical of Brexit\, Trump and Putin with his disinformation wars preceding the aggressive war against Ukraine. This panel will discuss similarities and differences in these related social dynamics—the imposition of restrictive norms and the elimination of all social and political norms—and how Havel’s writings help us to think through these questions. \n\n\n\nSpeakers:Jiří Pehe (NYU/Prague)Magda Leichtová (Oxford)Lenka Buštíková (Oxford) \n\n\n\nModerator:Jiří Přibáň (Cardiff) \n\n\n\nSession II: Totalitarianism\, Pre-\, Post-\, and Neo-? George Orwell\, Hannah Arendt\, and Václav Havel\n\n\n\nIn his most famous political essay\, titled ‘The Power of the Powerless’\, Havel described the ‘Normalization’-era Czechoslovakia in which he found himself as ‘post-totalitarian’—a phrase that may surprise many readers today who are familiar with the neo-Stalinist practices of the regime Havel wrote to oppose. Havel’s point\, however\, was that Normalization entailed a form of authoritarian control in which even those in power no longer believed in the aims they claimed to pursue but simply went through the motions in automatized\, mechanical fashion. Orwell and Arendt’s groundbreaking analyses of earlier ‘classical’ forms of totalitarianism\, composed in the 1940s and 1950s in the shadow or aftermath of Nazi and Stalinist abominations\, focused on the manipulation of belief and the manufacture of misguided ‘faith’. On the other hand\, Havel explores the transformation of totalitarianism into a system beyond belief that operates on the basis of empty public rituals and ideological lies traded for the minimum of private autonomy and comfort. This panel will bring these three thinkers into dialogue to reflect on the varieties of totalitarian experiences and what they might tell us about our current socio-political situation. \n\n\n\nSpeakers:Tim Beasley-Murray (UCL)Jean Seaton (Orwell Foundation)Uta Staiger (UCL) \n\n\n\nModerator:Peter Zusi (UCL)
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/vaclav-havel-european-dialogues-peace-and-democracy-in-crisis/
LOCATION:UCL\, Gustave Tuck Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Debates
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220608T180000
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SUMMARY:The G.O.A.T Debating Society is Coming to London for One Night Only
DESCRIPTION:With new Strongbow ULTRA cheekily crowning itself the G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time) Cider\, the brand is gathering a brave band of reality TV stars\, drag queens\, musicians and social media influencers to battle it out and find the G.O.A.T of everything else. \nWho is the G.O.A.T? Lionel or Cristiano? Beyonce or Nicki Minaj TOWIE or MIC? Or what about a superpower? From pubs through to twitter\, the debate on who or what is the G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time) in their field happens up and down the land\, and now Strongbow ULTRA will settle the debate once and for all. \nFor centuries young men and women have debated the issues of politics\, philosophy\, science and high-brow culture but now Strongbow ULTRA Dark Fruit\, who has self-proclaimed to be the G.O.A.T cider\, brings a fresh new look to the traditional debating societies. Celebs\, influencers and stars of social media are set to go head-to-head to settle the scores in a full immersive\, furry\, hazy goatscape. \nWith opinions exchanged\, loyalties on the line and fandom in full effect\, the G.O.A.T debates will pit debating adversaries head-to-head to show their wit\, sass and knowledge on their nominated G.O.A.T topic – covering everything from football and pop to chicken shop. \nThe line-up includes Chelsea vs Essex as Mark Francis Vandelli of Made in Chelsea takes on Bobby Norris of TOWIE to make the G.O.A.T case for their respective series. Lady Leshurr will be taking on Manrika to debate the G.O.A.T female artist while Crystal Will See You Now and special guest Drag Queen will be unleashed to debate who is the G.O.A.T Drag queen…out of themselves. \nAlice Levine\, co-creator of the G.O.A.T podcast\, will be hosting and keeping order to each debate. The vibrant conversations will consist of individual contests putting their case and responses across 3 x 1-minute rounds per debate against their opponent. \nWhen a debate is completed\, the winner will be determined by a ‘show of cans’ as the spectators vote for their winning debater by raising their can of Strongbow ULTRA Dark Fruit in the air. \nHost Alice Levine said\, “We all love a good debate\, but with so many powerful personalities putting their passions on the line\, it will need someone to keep them all in line! So when Strongbow ULTRA asked me to chair the evening I jumped at the opportunity to come to work exclusively to tell people to pipe down – something I’ve only been doing as a hobby until now.” \nMark Francis Vandelli said\, “When it comes to the G.O.A.T reality show\, it comes down to everything from class to the clothes as well as the drama. Therefore\, it has to be Made in Chelsea. At least one thing Bobby Norris and I can agree on is that we’re both a cut above the Kardashians!” \nRapper Lady Leshurr said\, “Manrika is bringing her Bey game with her\, but I’m here to go against the grain for my girl Nicki Minaj the G.O.A.T female artist and you really don’t want to disagree with me.” \nLove Island star Chris Hughes\, who will be debating against a special guest\, chipped in\, “The G.O.A.T football debate has been raging between fanboys of Lionel and Cristiano for over a decade\, but I intend to settle it once and for all. It’s obviously my man from Argentina. No contest.” \nThe G.O.A.T debates are being held at Shoreditch Studios in East London with a ticketed audience of 300 guests. The event will also feature DJ Sammy Virji who features on the new Strongbow ULTRA ad and will be DJing throughout the evening. For one night only event goers will experience a fully immersive goat future scape\, think ice sculptures\, a goat daddy\, epic projections and purple goat selfie spots throughout the venue. \nAfter one hell of a performance by their favourite celebrities\, guests will be able to decide the fate of who and what can be crowned the greatest of all time! \nThe running order of G.O.A.T for the night is as follows: \nThe G.O.A.T Footballer: Chris Hughes vs special guest \nThe G.O.A.T Drag Queen: Crystal Will See You Now vs special guest Drag Queen \nThe G.O.A.T Chicken Shop: Rachel Spicer vs Theo Campbell \nThe G.O.A.T Female Artist: Lady Leshurr vs Manrika \nThe G.O.A.T REALITY TV Series: Bobby Norris (TOWIE) vs Mark Francis Vandelli (Made in Chelsea) \nG.O.A.T Superpower: Josh Berry vs special guest comedian \n  \nHEINEKEN UK Cider Brand Director\, Rachel Holms\, comments: “This G.O.A.T campaign is for a new kind of cider and by far one of our most intriguing yet\, and we can’t wait for our celebrity cast to settle the debate once and for all. We already know Strongbow ULTRA is the G.O.A.T cider\, but now we put some of the greatest argued topics of all time in the hands of celebs and event goers.”
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-g-o-a-t-debating-society-is-coming-to-london-for-one-night-only/
LOCATION:Shoreditch Studios\, 37 Bateman's Row\, London\, EC2A 3HH
CATEGORIES:Debates,Entertainment,Events in London,Free Events,Pop Up,Shows
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SUMMARY:Humanitarian and Relief Aid for Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:The continued Russian military aggression toward Ukraine\, which has resulted in an unprecedented and largest post-WWII migration and refugee exodus in Europe\, has raised an immediate urge for humanitarian and relief aid. Since the beginning of the military conflict\, it is estimated that more than four million refugees have left Ukraine and settled by the vast majority in Central European countries. Unfortunately\, apart from this refugee wave well covered by western media\, the situation on the ground inside Ukraine grows more catastrophic by the day to millions of Ukrainians stranded in uninhabitable conditions and misplaced from their homes.\nThe urgency for humanitarian relief aid and its various forms and the latest development in Ukraine will be discussed by internationally recognized experts and field practitioners from Ukraine\, the Czech Republic\, Poland\, and the United Kingdom. \nSPEAKERS:\nŠimon Pánek\, Director and Founder\, People in Need Foundation\nMaria Montague\, Deputy Director\, Ukrainian Institute\nRadka Rubilina\, Director\, Czech Centre Kyiv\nBarbara Drozdowicz\, CEO\, East European Resource Centre\nCHAIRED BY:\nKlára Skřivánková\, Trust for London\nEntry to this event is free\, but please consider a donation to one of the charities listed on the Ukrainian Institute London’s website or donate at http://www.justgiving.com/peopleinneed-uk \nREGISTER NOW: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/humanitarian-and-relief-aid-for-ukraine-tickets-308537673487 \nSPEAKERS’ BIOs: \nŠimon Pánek\, Director and Founder\, People in Need\nŠimon Pánek began his social activism as a student during the Velvet Revolution in 1989\, and today he is the executive director of the humanitarian organization People in Need (Člověk v tísni)\, which he co-founded in 1992. He was a foreign policy specialist covering the Balkans and international human rights issues for the Office of the President of the Czech Republic during Václav Havel’s presidency. He is currently Chair of the Prague Civil Society Centre Board and a lecturer at the European Leadership & Academic Institute. In 2003 he received the European of the Year Award. \nRadka Rubilina\, Director\, Czech Centre Kyiv\nRadka Rubilina is a researcher\, human rights expert and poet. She holds a PhD from the University of Konstanz\, and in her research\, she has always combined cultural and political phenomena. She is an expert on memoirs\, especially those of political prisoners in soviet working camps (GULAG). She used to work as the Head of the Democratization department in the biggest Czech NGO\, “People in Need”\, where she supported civil society development in Eastern Europe\, Russia and Central Asia. She spent four years as a Human Rights Officer in Armenia\, working for the OSCE and two years as a Human Rights Adviser for the EUMM in Georgia. She regularly contributes to a number of Czech media outlets such as Hospodářské noviny\, Respekt\, Souvislosti and Aktualne.cz. Her book of poetry “Cheap Romance” was published in 2017 when she became a member of the Association of Czech Writers. She has served as the director of Czech Centre Kyiv since 2020. \nBarbara Drozdowicz\, CEO\, East European Resource Center\nBarbara Drozdowicz is the CEO of the East European Resource Centre. In London since 2008\, she joined the EERC in 2012\, having previously been involved in a charity support sector as a governance and funding adviser. In addition\, Barbara worked in several European social inclusion projects targeting homelessness and other persistently socially excluded groups in Poland. In 2019 Barbara received her MBA from the Open University and has since been interested in applying management sciences in the non-profit sector. \nMaria Montague\, Deputy Director\, Ukrainian Institute\nMaria Montague is the Deputy Director of the Ukrainian Institute London. She leads the Institute’s work in supporting Ukrainian refugees and UK hosts\, working closely with other Ukrainian community organizations in the UK. She has previously worked as a producer on various cultural projects related to Ukraine\, and in 2019 she co-produced an international theatre festival in Kharkiv. She has also worked as a researcher with the Arena programme\, focusing on countering Russian propaganda. \nChaired by Klára Skřivánková\, Trust for London\nKlára brings over 18 years of experience in policy\, research\, and strategy development to the debate. She is an internationally recognized expert on migration\, modern slavery\, decent work and responsible business and currently serves as the Programme Director at the Trust for London. Before joining the Trust\, she worked at the human rights charity Anti-Slavery International and as an expert advisor for the Ethical Trading Initiative and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. She has also served on the boards of two United Nations Trust Funds and advised international bodies\, including the Council of Europe. \nCzech Centre London organizes this event.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/humanitarian-and-relief-aid-for-ukraine/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Charity Events,Community Events,Debates,Entertainment,Events in London
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SUMMARY:Pan Talks: Film Night
DESCRIPTION:Join Pan Talks: Film Night for a chance to watch short films personally selected from the Guardian Documentaries archive by Guardian Documentaries’ Charlie Phillips and Lindsay Poulton. John Martin will join Pan Intercultural Arts’ Artistic Director in a Q&A section hosted by the BBC News presenter and Pan’s patron Reeta Chakrabarti and featuring some filmmakers.  \nThe screening will be on Thursday 21st October at the Rio Cinema\, Dalston\, from 6 pm.  \n“Our documentaries deal with some of the big social issues of the day\, and we’re excited to show them to an audience interested in how documentary can contribute to major social change” – Charlie Phillips\, Head of Video at The Guardian. \nPan Talks: Film Night will support Pan Intercultural Arts\, an organisation dedicated to exploring cultural diversity through the arts and how much work can inspire and implement social change. Pan provides creative projects\, including drama\, music\, and filmmaking workshops\, to asylum-seekers\, young refugees\, female survivors of trafficking and young people excluded from mainstream education.  \nThe short films will throw light onto issues similar to those faced by Pan’s participants. The following conversation will be an exciting opportunity for the audience to connect with their inspirational stories and creative work and hear from the people who originated Pan’s projects.  \n‘Bringing together Pan’s work with individuals who have experienced some of the most harmful inequalities of contemporary life\, with the Guardian’s films which brilliantly show the realities of very similar individuals\, is a chance for all of us to be thankful that the arts are alive and functioning in this difficult world’ John Martin – Artistic Director at Pan Intercultural Arts \nTickets are £15 (£12 concession).
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/pan-talks-film-night/
LOCATION:Rio Cinema\, 107 Kingsland High Street\, London\, E82
CATEGORIES:Charity Events,Conversation,Debates,Entertainment,Events in London,Films,Fundraisers,Movies,People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211009T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211015T220000
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SUMMARY:Great Exhibition Road Festival: One World - Free Science Festival in London
DESCRIPTION:Free Science Festival in London\nThe Great Exhibition Road Festival is a free three-day celebration of curiosity\, discovery and exploration in South Kensington. \nCan science and the arts help inspire a greener future for the planet we share? Join us for a week of free events to celebrate our remarkable world in South Kensington and online. Explore how together we can protect its future against the threat of climate change and enjoy creative workshops\, talks and performances from South Kensington’s museums\, cultural and research organisations. \nThe Festival brings together science and the arts in a unique programme of creative workshops\, talks\, exhibitions and performances – all in the spirit of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s vision for the Great Exhibition. \n  \nRegister now for free!
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/free-science-festival-one-world/
LOCATION:United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Events,Debates,Events in London,Exhibitions,Fairs,Family Activities,Festivals,Free Events,Science
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SUMMARY:British Science Festival 2021
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the people\, stories and ideas at the heart of science at the British Science Festival.\nJust 30 minutes away from London\, The British Science Festival 2021 will transform the city of Chelmsford with over 100 FREE events\, including mind-bending performances\, immersive experiences\, thought-provoking talks and interactive workshops from Tuesday 7 to Saturday 11 September. \nSpend the whole day\, or occupy yourself for just a couple of hours\, exploring the city and campus events. \nThe diverse programme covers topics from local wildlife to space and robotics to food – there’s something for everyone. And you don’t need any knowledge of science to enjoy what’s on offer. \nHighlights include the world premiere of BODY\, an outdoor immersive that takes you on a journey through six different body zones. \nPandemic reflections with Sir Patrick Vallance (Chief Scientific Advisor) and Dr Jenny Harries OBE (Chief Executive\, UK Health Security Agency) answering your questions about the COVID-19 pandemic. \nThe Peregrine – audio escape trail taking you on an audio tour of a 1.5 mile stretch of the Chelmer Valley Nature Reserve\, narrated by the one and only Sir David Attenborough. \nThere’s plenty for young audiences too. On the last day of this year’s Festival – Saturday 11 September – Anglia Ruskin University will be hosting an extra special day of events and activities aimed at families. \nBe it online\, in person\, or a mixture of both\, #BSF21 is not to be missed! \nEvents will take place throughout Chelmsford city centre\, including on-campus at Anglia Ruskin University. All tickets for the British Science Festival are completely free\, but booking is essential for most events. \nFor the full programme of over 100 events and to book your free tickets\, visit: https://britishsciencefestival.seetickets.com/content/ticket-options \nIf you’re visiting from London\, here’s some helpful information to help you plan your visit: https://britishsciencefestival.org/plan-your-visit/
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/british-science-festival-2021/
LOCATION:Anglia Ruskin University campus\, Chelmsford\, Essex CM1 1SQ\, Anglia Ruskin University campus\, Chelmsford\, Essex CM1 1SQ\, Chelmsford\, CM1 1SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children,Community Events,Computers & IT,Conversation,Debates,Education,Environment,Fairs,Family Activities,Free Events,Men's Health,Science,Women's Health,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210226T180000
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SUMMARY:AI: When a Robot Writes a Play
DESCRIPTION:The Czech Centre London has partnered with Prague’s Švanda Theatre and theaitre.com to present to the UK public an innovate project entitled ‘AI: When a Robot Writes a Play’ created by a team of computer scientists and drama experts led by a computational linguist. \n\n\n\nThe play\, telling a story of joy and sorrow of everyday life from a robot’s point of view\, is composed of dialogues generated by artificial intelligence to celebrate 100th anniversary of the premiere of Czech playwright Karel Čapek’s play R.U.R. in which the word ‘robot’ was first used.The 60-minute play will be performed in Czech with English subtitles and followed by a debate with artificial intelligence and theatre experts which will seek to answer the question of whether a robot can write a theatre play and thus pass the most difficult Turing test to date. The debate will be translated into English for international audiences.The event will be streamed live on the Czech Centre London’s Facebook page and on http://www.theaitre.com \n\n\n\nABOUT THE PROJECT \n\n\n\nTomáš Studeník\, Czech radical innovator\, came up with the idea to celebrate the centenary of the premiere of Čapek’s play\, originally staged in Prague in January 1921\, by replacing Čapek by artificial intelligence as the playwright. The project was created in cooperation with the Švanda Theatre\, the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics of the Charles University and the Theatre Faculty of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. The aim has been to explore how artificial intelligence actually performs in a human creative discipline and how much it is able to create a usable theatrical script. \n\n\n\nDrama expert David Košťák who\, together with computer scientists\, oversaw the entire process\, reveals the beginning of the project when the language model was given basic parameters: who and where and two introductory replicas. These were then further developed by the computer. But as a lifeless beginner playwright\, the robot needed help from humans. ‘Sometimes it swapped female and male characters or clung to something irrelevant so the dialogue lost its meaning. And there is one more obstacle the robot is having difficulties with so far – the subtext. The play is not only about what the character says\, but also about what he or she actually thinks’\, says Košťák. \n\n\n\nWill computer programmes completely replace human playwrights one day? ‘It doesn’t look like it yet\, but it could help authors in the near future’\, concludes David Košťák. \n\n\n\nProject website: http://www.theaitre.com \n\n\n\nPartners of the project: THEaiTRE\, TA CR (The project TL03000348 THEaiTRE: Artificial Intelligence as the author of the play is co-financed with the state support of the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic within the ÉTA Program 3)\, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics\, Institute of Formal and Applied Linguistics\, CEE Hacks\, Prg.ai\, DAMU\, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic\, Czech Centers\, Prague\, Prague 5 (The theatre is a stage of the capital city of Prague and is supported by the Municipality of Prague 5).
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/ai-when-a-robot-writes-a-play/
LOCATION:online event ZOOM\, Online\, London\, WC2E 9DD
CATEGORIES:Arts,Computers & IT,Debates,Events in London,Free Events,London Theatre,Online Events,Performing Arts,Science,Society,Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:AI Science Café Series 2020: Conversational AI. With Jan Šedivý
DESCRIPTION:Intelligent speakers are now paving the way in the AI scene. Alquist\, a social chatbot designed by the Czech Technical University team of students under the leadership of Jan Šedivý\, has won second place twice in a row in the Amazon Alexa Prize competition\, while beating more than a hundred international academic teams. Jan will briefly review the competition and its primary motivations but his main focus will be on the Alquist team’s expertise\, which embraces several disciplines\, such as Conversational AI\, Dialogue Management\, Linguistics\, Audio design\, Creative writing\, and many more. Šedivý will also explain the development of the dialogues for favourite conversational topics. Finally he will discuss the plans of how to turn Alquist into a product. \nThe discussion after the presentation will be chaired by Dr. Michael Londesborough. \nYou can ask Jan Šedivý questions on the day via https://app.sli.do/event/oms7ylmq \nJan Šedivý\nJan Šedivý teaches at the Czech Technical University (CTU) Faculty of Electrical Engineering\, and is the director of the CTU MediaLab Foundation. His team created the social bot Alquist and the YodaQA question answering system. He is currently focusing on developing conversational applications for healthcare. Jan writes about his work at the blog. He has worked at Google (2008-2010) as a Technical Lead/Manager and at the IBM T. J. Watson Research Centre as a research staff member (1992-2000) and Research Manager (2000-2008). He has also led many worldwide research and development projects. He was the principal designer of the IBM Embedded ViaVoice speech recognition application. Jan holds 19 US patents and his main areas of interest are AI\, the programming language ML\, Natural Language Understanding\, and mobile\, internet and cloud computing. \nMichael Londesborough\nDr. Michael Londesborough\, Ph.D. is a British scientist working at the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic\, where he focuses on research into boron compounds. He has won three prizes for Czech / Slovak young inorganic chemists\, collaborates on projects with the British Council in Prague and on popularization projects for the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic\, Czech Television and the National Technical Museum. He focuses on making science accessible to the general public\, teaching young people\, and strengthening international relations between young scientists (FameLab competition). In 2009 the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic awarded him the Vojtěch Náprstek Medal for popularizing science. \n————— \n14 October\, 6 pm BST (7 pm CET)\nStreamed live on the Czech Centre London Facebook page \n————— \nOrganised in collaboration with the Faculty of Electronic Engineering\, Czech Technical University in Prague. \nPart of the AI SCIENCE CAFÉ SERIES 2020\nArtificial Intelligence is the new phenomenon of the 21st century and has evolved out of the realm of science fiction and at best\, a few technologically advanced minds and IT professionals\, to everyday topics of discussion and one of the key drivers of the future progress of humankind. The objective of the AI Science Café series\, which will consist of five presentations by high profile\, world acclaimed experts\, is to introduce\, present and publicly discuss various topics that impact our professional as well as our personal lives. As AI topics clearly generate more questions than answers\, the series will strive to unveil trends and expectations from the inevitable social and technological changes which the future will bring. \nPart of the SCIENCE CAFÉ SERIES\nScience Café is a series of popular science presentations and talks by the best Czech scientists and innovators of today presented by the Czech Centre London. Inspired by the phenomenon of Cafe Scientifique which was first established in the UK in 1998 and spread across the world as a place where anyone could come to discuss the latest ideas in science and technology over a cup of coffee or a glass of wine\, Science Café is an informal forum for the discussion of current work and interesting scientific issues.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/ai-science-cafe-series-2020-conversational-ai-with-jan-sedivy/
LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Debates,Events in London,Free Events,Online Events,Science,Seminars,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Imperial Lates Online: Healthcare Heroes
DESCRIPTION:Tune in to our digital Lates to hear personal stories from those working on the pandemic frontline and explore how cutting-edge research is improving our NHS.  \nPut put your questions to our COVID vaccine developers as we celebrate those who care for our nation with talks\, a drawing workshop\, the Pub-less Quiz\, and more!
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/imperial-lates-online-healthcare-heroes/
LOCATION:Exhibition Road\, South Kensington\, London\, Exhibition Road\, South Kensington\, London\, SW7 2AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Arts,Conversation,Crafts,Debates,Education,Entertainment,Free Events,Online Events,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200901T120000
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SUMMARY:Imperial Lates Online: Staying Connected
DESCRIPTION:How can technology help us to feel closer to friends and family? Imagine a new interconnected future with us at Imperial Lates Online. Join our debate on how lockdown has changed the future of work\, put pen to paper in our creative postcard workshop\, or pit fact against fiction in the Pub-less Quiz.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/imperial-lates-online-staying-connected/
LOCATION:Exhibition Road\, South Kensington\, London\, Exhibition Road\, South Kensington\, London\, SW7 2AZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conversation,Debates,Online Events,Society,Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:Imperial Lates : Infectious
DESCRIPTION:How tasty is your blood to mosquitos? What really happens in an outbreak? And can dogs diagnose disease? \nJoin us to debate\, create and play at our adults only Imperial Lates evening. Get stuck in to creative workshops\, games\, exhibits\, talks and chat to inspiring researchers about their fight against infectious diseases. From superbug inspired theatre and immune system origami to and state of the art diagnostics and an Infectious Arcade\, you’ll never think of infection the same way again. \nSo grab a nerf gun\, a drink and a friend to shoot down bacteria\, get up close and personal with your gut microbiome\, or risk it all at Red or Dead Roulette. \nA little taster of the programme for Imperial Lates: Infectious: \n– Jump into a ball pit of your gut and see how having more bacteria in your body might actually be a good thing!\n– How tasty is your blood? There’s only one way to find out if mosquitos think you’re delicious! (*non-invasive!)\n– Join the discussion of what really goes on in an infectious disease outbreak. How far is it from a zombie apocalypse or ambiguous news story?\n– Explore how HTLV-1 survives as a squatter in your DNA – what do we know about this mysterious disease?\n– Get absorbed in superbug inspired theatre Mrs X and take part in an after-show discussion with Imperial antimicrobial resistance researchers\n– Fancy a free drink? Swap your unused antibiotics for a free drink at our Lates bar with Antibiotic Amnesty! \nAnd don’t miss taking a risk in our Infectious Arcade: \n· Virus Hustle – ever tried to cure a respiratory infection during a game of darts? Take aim and burst balloons of pseudomonas bacteria.\n· Red or Dead Roulette – spin the wheel and bet on your fate. Who will survive the longest?\n· Modern Medicine Jenga – how long can you keep Modern Medicine standing? When does it all come tumbling down?\n· Pandemic Potential – some diseases are nastier than others\, but in different ways. Compare the card characteristics and beat the pandemic! \nJoin us for a drink or two during an evening of discovery where you can bring out your inner child and have fun with our research. \nFollow us on Twitter at @ImperialSpark or use #ImperialLates for the latest additions to the Lates line-up.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/imperial-lates-infectious/
LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Debates,Education,Free Events,Games,Science,Society,Workshops
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SUMMARY:13th Native Spirit Festival - Decolonial Love: 2-Spirit and Indigiqueer
DESCRIPTION:WARNING: ADULT CONTENT VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED (LESS LETHAL FETISHES) \nTHIRZA CUTHAND AT THE HORSE HOSPITAL PRESENTS HER FILM RETROSPECTIVE FOLLOWED BY TALK\nThirza is an Whitney Biennial 2019 artist. A filmmaker and writer\, of Plains Cree and Scots descent\, a member of Little Pine First Nation\, who currently resides in Toronto\, Canada. \nHELPLESS MAIDEN MAKES AN “I” STATEMENT 1999 | 6’\nBy using clips of evil queens/witches this video plays off the sadomasochistic lesboerotic subtexts commonly found in children’s entertainment. A helpless maiden is tiring of her consensual s/m relationship with her lover\, and “evil” queen. She wants to break up. An impassioned monologue in a dungeon with our heroine in wrist cuffs quickly becomes an emotionally messy ending in flames. \nSIGHT 2012 | 3’\nSuper 8 footage layered with Sharpie marked lines and circles obscuring the image illustrates the story of the filmmaker’s experience with temporary episodes of migraine related blindness and her cousin’s self induced blindness later in life. Paralleling the experience of Blindness with Mental Illness\, Cuthand deftly elucidates that any of us could lose any of our abilities at any time. \nJUST DANDY 2013 | 8’\nInvited to speak at an Indigenous Revolutionary Meeting\, the narrator describes an intimate encounter with an Evil Colonizing Queen which leads to Turtle Island’s contraction of an invasive European flora. \n2 SPIRIT INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL $19.99 2015 | 5’\nNew to the 2 Spirit lifestyle? `Want to talk to someone in the Spirit and the Flesh instead of reading The Spirit and the Flesh? We have just the service for you! Call now and for only 19.99 a month you can get instant unlimited telephone access to traditional knowledge and support. We also provide monthly gifts for subscribers\, call now and we can hook you up with this beaded whisk! Perfect for DIY spankings and pancakes the morning after your first snag! Don’t hesitate\, ring those phones! \n2 SPIRIT DREAMCATCHER DOT COM 2017 | 5′\n2 Spirit Dreamcatcher Dot Com queers and indigenizes traditional dating site advertisements. Using a Butch NDN ‘lavalife” lady (performed by director Thirza Cuthand)\, 2 Spirit Dreamcatcher Dot Com seduces the viewer into 2 Spirit “snagging and shacking up” with suggestions of nearby pipeline protests to take your date to\, and helpful elders who will matchmake you and tell off disrespectful suitors. It’s the culturally appropriate website all single 2 Spirit people wish existed. \nTHIRZA CUTHAND IS AN INDIAN WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE INDIAN ACT\n2017 | 9’\nContemplating mixed race identity in Canada\, Cuthand presents us with images of blood ties and land ties for indigenous people\, and questions the use of the words “white passing” and “light skinned.” As a light skinned indigenous woman\, Cuthand reiterates that racism and discrimination still happen for her\, just in different ways. Community belonging is contrasted with the difference experiences she has from her darker skinned family. Ultimately\, a video with more questions than answers\, it situates the artist’s body in historical trauma and ongoing colonial survival. \nRECLAMATION 2018 | 13’\n‘Reclamation’ is a documentary-style imagining of a post-dystopic future in Canada after massive climate change\, wars\, pollution\, and the after effects of the large scale colonial project which has now destroyed the land. When Indigenous people are left behind after a massive exodus by primarily privileged white settlers who have moved to Mars\, the original inhabitants of this land cope by trying to restore and rehabilitate the beautiful planet they belong to. \nWARNING: ADULT CONTENT VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED\nLESS LETHAL FETISHES 2019 | 9’\nGrappling with a latent gas mask fetish\, Cuthand muses on art world political controversies\, toxic emissions from the petrochemical Industry\, and complicity in repression and pollution as an artist enmeshed in an art and film industry propped up by dirty funders. \nWe acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts \nBREAK \nDISCUSSION Q&A with Thirza Cuthand and Iris Wakulenko\, Associate Lecturer in documentary film at the University of Arts London and freelance filmmaker with subject areas of interest: women in film\, Indigenous filmmaking\, collaborative and ethical practice and emerging media. \nOCHISKWACHO \nJules Koostachin 2018 | Cree\, Canada | 15’\nOchiskwacho is a sacred being\, known to many Indigenous people as a spiritual messenger. Kokoom\, an elderly (spiritually ailing) two-spirit woman has to decide whether to stay with her grandchildren or follow the Ochiskwacho. \nOSHKIKISHIKAW: A NEW DAY\nJules Koostachin 2019 | Cree\, Canada | 15’\n12 year-old twins cut their hair for the very first time in a Cree coming-of-age ceremony. \nBIIDAABAN (THE DAWN COMES)\nAmanda Strong 2018 | Michif\, Canada | 19’\nGender-fluid Anishinaabeg youth collects sap ceremonially accompanied by a 10\,000-year-old shapeshifting Sasquatch and friend known as Sabe\, Biidaaban sets out on a mission to reclaim the ceremonial harvesting of sap from maple trees in an unwelcoming suburban neighbourhood of Ontario. \nDriven by the words of Anishinaabe writer Leanne Betasamosake Simpson\, Amanda Strong’s mesmerizing stop motion animation intricately weaves together multiple worlds through time and space\, calling for a rebellion.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/13th-native-spirit-festival-decolonial-love-2-spirit-and-indigiqueer/
LOCATION:The Horse Hospital\, Colonnade\, Bloomsbury\, London\, WC1N 1JD
CATEGORIES:Arts,Charity Events,Debates,Festivals,Films,Movies
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