This is a group for all lovers of film who are into old and classic films in particular. Be it the silent greats, the westerns of the 40s, the comedy films of the 50s, the heist films of the 70s, there is room for everyone as long as its old, vintage, classic, cult, retro or just too cool for school. Please flag up any good movies being screened that you spot on the message board - if there's interest I'll try to organise it!

London has some great venues for classical music - the Royal Festival Hall being my own favourite. The music is its own reward but it is also great to meet some like-minded people before a concert, and/or after, for a drink and a chat. The format is simple - show up in a corner of the bar from 30 minutes before and immediately after the event, lubricated as you feel appropriate. Find your kindred spirits and interact. If we ever require a recognition signal in a crowded place, then displaying th …

Hello, this group is aimed to people which love Classical Music & Opera. Our group's feature is to organize music events especially aimed to meetup and other social networks member. We will organize also: -meetings and talks before and after performances, -aperitifs, dinners and parties in which famous singers and musicians will be the guests of honour, -group outings to opera-related events such as book and CD presentations and art exhibitions See you at an event soon! Angelo

OPERAMORE London Centre for Italian Opera-starting up commitee Our plan is to create a centre of promoting Italian culture in the United Kingdom by means of Italian opera - one of the most representative and widely known artistic expressions of the Italian cultural identity. OperAmore will offer: -meetings and talks before and after opera performances, aperitifs, dinners and parties in which famous singers and musicians will be the guests of honour, - group outings to opera-related events …

OperAmore, London Centre of Italian Opera project www.operamore.com Our plan is to create a centre of promoting Italian culture in the United Kingdom by means of Italian opera - one of the most representative and widely known artistic expressions of the Italian cultural identity. OperAmore will offer: -meetings and talks before and after opera performances, aperitifs, dinners and parties in which famous singers and musicians will be the guests of honour, - group outings to opera-related eve …

For anyone of any age who loves going to see great shows in London with good company. Theatre / Comedy / Dance / Concerts / Gigs / Opera / Classical Music / Devised shows etc. Latest Updates Hi Fellow Theatre Lovers. Please take a few moments to complete this opinion poll: Your Opinion Matters Shows Recently Added 4000 Miles @ The Print Room, Nottinghill. 1st June @ 3.30pm – Caroline is Hosting. Seat are £20. Please book direct. 3 Theatre Lovers attending Ladykillers 17th July @ 7.30pm – R …

Although called Caversham Critics, this book group is open to all friendly Reading based fiction lovers. We shall explore old and modern classics, contemporary fiction, and perhaps even pretend to be judges by comparing our notes on the shortlists for the big literary prizes. We meet monthly in a pub in central Reading. We are a friendly bunch and we generally stick around for some post-book banter and a few drinks too. So don't be shy: if the club sounds like your cup of tea, don't hesitate, jo …

For those who love "early" music; starting from 16th century renaissance music up to about the baroque music of the 18th century. Hopefully, we'll find some concerts using original instruments - so you can experience sackbuts, hurdy gurdys, viola di gambas, serpents and other extraordinary things. This group is also for those who know nothing about this type of music but who would like to explore "new" music - you might even get hooked on the wonders of polyphony and false relations (nothing to …

So in your twenties you've done all those pub crawls and waded through 99 million people to get to bar. All evening you've shouted to the people next to you just to ask them their name and what they do for a living, you go home with ringing ears and then you get to a realization and now... you'd rather discover Picasso or go to a quiet restaurant or listen to some jazz or classical music and talk to the person opposite you. If so, this is the group for you. The idea is to find a peaceful place t …

The Activities Arts and Culture Club welcomes all Culture Cats, Adventurers and Travelling Prawns to our fun filled events for fascinating and exciting people! Whether you're an artiste, arts lover, or just curious, we welcome you to our group to socialise and have fun. We don't have mass meetups, and we don't do snakes!! Our meetups are limited to 25 -30 people maximum, and at the meetup everyone is introduced to each other, so you are not left on your own. Our members are friendly and sociable …

The Wimbledon Book Club is a reading group that meets in Wimbledon, SW19 Merton South London, on the first and third Mondays of the month. We are a friendly bunch in our 20's, 30 (and the young at heart) who enjoy an "occasional" drink while discussing contemporary fiction paperbacks. We are very easy to get to if you live in Wimbledon, Wimbledon Village, Putney, Southfields, Raynes Park, Balham, Tooting, Morden, New Malden, Sutton or Mitcham :) We all know most Bookclubs tend to read the same …

For those with a passion for the past. Events, music, movies, in fact just about anything and everything from the 1920s to 1950s, to be held at venues in the Richmond Upon Thames area. You're interested in the social and cultural history of the 20s, 30s and 40s? so are we, and so are many of us.  You collected bubblegum cards? so did I, and so did so many of us.  Your parents or grandparents tell great stories of the night they first met at a dance at the Savoy (or wherever)? so do mine. You lov …

It is sadly with great regret that I must pass on the not-so-great news that at the end of this month, the Classical Game Shop is to close, permanently. While I cannot go into detail as to why this course of action must take place, it is safe to say that when online sales strip the shop sales on such a regular basis, the case for having a bricks-and-mortar store quickly becomes difficult to maintain. While I am disappointed the shop must close, it really is the gaming groups that are wheat made …

Cult Film London is a group devoted to the lost classics, the so bad they're good and the plain odd. We'll be going to see films old and new and enjoying some of the odder cinematic moments. I’m open to suggestions so if there is a film you’re dying to see let me know and I’ll try and put something together!

Ok here's the idea... A book group but for films! Every week we meet and choose a film to watch sometime in the next 7 days. We each then go away and watch it in our own time before meeting up the following week to discuss it (and life in general) over a few drinks. As this is a brand new group any suggestions for locations welcomed. The idea is we will pick films by consensus but will have to see what works best. Personally I like a wide range of cinema but interested in Art-house world cinem …

A meetup group to exclusively see horror films of all types, both new as well as the occasional classic at cinemas like the Prince Charles and the National Film Theatre. We'll see a film and then go for drinks. Simples!

From Austen to Zola, by way of PG Wodehouse, George Orwell, Nancy Mitford, Bram Stoker, Ian Fleming, Roald Dahl, Daniel Defoe, John Updike, Muriel Spark, Angela Carter and PD James...anything you flipping well like! We are a group which celebrates classic fiction, not self-published novels. Discussions take place once a month. Lots of talking, recommending, swapping books and being opinionated.

Primrose Hill Community Choir. LOVE TO SING? Pop, world & classical music. All abilities & ages welcome. Help with singing technique & reading music. Prize-winning local conductor & singing teacher Matthew Watts. Every Monday until 3 December 2012 (no rehearsals 22/10 and 29/10). 29 Hopkinsons Place, off Fitzroy Road, London NW1 8TN. Details & map www.primrose hillca.org.uk

This is the group to join if you like to watch films in London and meet new people. There is always an opportunity to socialise with the other members before and after the films. We go to see a wide variety of films, including both the new releases and classic films. There are events on weekdays evenings and also at weekends. We use various cinemas, usually in central London. Please contact Mark if you are interested in organising film events for this group. We host a lot of events at Cinewor …

This meetup is for people interested in the halcyon days of unrestricted Moped's from the 1970's and 1980's, maintaining them as a hobby, sharing knowledge, parts suppliers and occasionally riding them to rallies etc

This group is different. Unlike most other film meetup groups, the focus of this one is less on Hollywood / major film studio blockbusters and more on intelligent, thought-provoking, alternative cinema - i.e. contemporary and classic world cinema, arthouse, documentaries, independent ('low budget') and short films. Featured screenings (and post-film discussions) take place at a variety of cinemas/venues in and around London. If there is demand, there will also be the opportunity to attend other …

The original fun way to learn the essence of photography, see and capture this iconic city with a professional photographer. See London from a professional's eye and learn: Your camera functions. Photographic techniques. Creative hints and tips. Depth of field, composition, speed and so much more! See the best views of London's iconic attractions. We would like to run up 4 walks every month to choose from. From the beginner, enthusiastic amateur to professional, we pride ourselves on getting y …

Meet other local pianists and piano-lovers and attend concerts featuring the piano usually in less well-known venues with up-and-coming performers. We also organise regular performance opportunities for pianists. Beginners are most welcome. Do come along and observe if you are unsure about performing. We all meet for lunch, drinks and plenty of piano chat after events! The group is organised by pianists and teachers Lorraine Liyanage and Frances Wilson, both of whom run popular private piano tea …

This is a combined self-help & hands-on practice group. Like it's famous Californian counterpart it's motto is "You do the drills... you get the skills!" No previous experience is necessary. All you need is curiosity, an open mind and a desire to learn. Our focus is on practising self-treatment techniques and classical techniques such as hypnotic inductions with many partners so you get competent very quickly. We cover a range of hypnotic phenomena and topics drawing from Classical Hypnosis, Eri …

This group is for classical guitar players of all levels, in the Oxford area to meet, discuss, but mostly play, classical guitar in combination with other musicians.

A Five-Unit Course on Theories of Consciousness What is consciousness? Why do we have it? What’s it for? This course is an attempt to survey the ways in which people have tried to answer these questions. It’s a journey through the most prominent theories of consciousness. The course won’t tell you what consciousness is, but it will (hopefully) give you a well-developed awareness of the theories and issues thrown up by the struggles of many, varied theories to answer this and related questions. U …

The London Literary Salon draws on the Salon tradition of a regular meeting of a committed group of people for the exchange and exploration of ideas. The London Literary Salon (and its Paris counterpart) use the study of a great work of literature as a springboard to consider the wonder of the human experience–in all its raw and dynamic forms. The discussion resembles a seminar style study, but the emphasis is on what each participant brings to the conversation. The works of Joyce and Shakespear …

Welcome to up in the cheap seats. This group aims to bring together people who share a common aim - to see more theatre at reasonable prices. All are welcome at our events -  I've already met so many lovely people and everyone has been so friendly and enthusiastic. We always keep the group sizes small, usually under 10, so that we can meet up before and get a chance to talk to each other. We've already seem some great shows, and we've got loads of events scheduled including: Musicals: Wicked, L …