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![Afternoon Recital with Wenchun Fan and Simon Callaghan]()
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![Batimbo Percussion Magique]()
London International Music Festival:
Batimbo Percussion MagiqueLondon International Music Festival:
Batimbo Percussion MagiqueJoin the London International Music Festival for its closing event with a special performance by Batimbo Percussion Magique from Burundi. It will be a great cultural event of rhythmic repertoire, dance and song. The evening includes a joint performance with London African Drumming and concludes with an Open Jam session.
In person | No Option
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![Overruled: Confronting Our Vanishing Democracy in 8 Cases]()
Ethical Matters:
Overruled: Confronting Our Vanishing Democracy in 8 CasesConway Hall Ethical Society Presents:
Ethical Matters:
Overruled: Confronting Our Vanishing Democracy in 8 CasesBritish democracy is on trial; we can no longer hold our leaders to account. At a crucial juncture for British governance, barrister Sam Fowles urges us not to take our freedoms for granted.
Brockway Room | Virtual event
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![Do Right and Fear No One: Birmingham Bombings to Grenfell]()
Thinking On Sunday:
Do Right and Fear No One: Birmingham Bombings to GrenfellConway Hall Ethical Society Presents:
Thinking On Sunday:
Do Right and Fear No One: Birmingham Bombings to GrenfellLeslie Thomas QC has dedicated his career to fighting for the underdog and holding the State to account. In this talk, he presents an intimate and personal record of some of the most significant legal cases.
Brockway Room | Virtual event
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![What kind of future do we want?]()
What kind of future do we want?
Sunday Assembly London Presents:
What kind of future do we want?
Fast-changing technology might bring all kinds of benefits. Or plunge us into dystopia. David Wood, Chair of London Futurists, will join us to help us explore how life could become significantly better in just a few short decades.
In person | Virtual event
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![England On Fire: A Visual Journey Through England’s Psychic Landscape]()
England On Fire: A Visual Journey Through England’s Psychic Landscape
London Fortean Society Presents:
England On Fire: A Visual Journey Through England’s Psychic Landscape
Mat Osman (founding member of Suede, author of The Ruins) and world-renowned image hunter Stephen Ellcock discuss anarchic magic of their collaboration England on Fire. A mind-blowing selection of text exploring magic and mazes, ghosts and gardens, shipwrecks and cities.
In person | No Option
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![Charged – How the Police Try to Suppress Protest]()
Thinking On Sunday:
Charged – How the Police Try to Suppress ProtestConway Hall Ethical Society Presents:
Thinking On Sunday:
Charged – How the Police Try to Suppress ProtestWho do the police protect? Join Matt Foot and Morag Livingstone as they reveal their investigation into 40 years of battling protest that reveals a hidden police agenda against dissent.
Brockway Room | No Option
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![Chris McGlade – Forgiveness]()
Comedy Unleashed presents:
Chris McGlade – ForgivenessComedy Unleashed Presents:
Comedy Unleashed presents:
Chris McGlade – ForgivenessChris McGlade presents a fiercely powerful and critically acclaimed show about a brutally shocking story; his father's murder in 2011. How do you forgive your father’s murderer? Only Chris knows… Inspiring uproarious laughter, tears of sincerity and standing ovations, Chris’ conscientious comedy and cutting-edge poetry makes for a truly unforgettable show.
In person | No Option
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![Queer Britain]()
Sunday Assembly London:
Queer BritainSunday Assembly London:
Queer BritainOur main speaker, Dan Vo, is an award-winning LGBTQ+ tour coordinator and museum consultant. As the marketing manager for the new Queer Britain Museum, the UK's first LGBTQ+ museum, he will talk to us about why it's so important to have a place where people can go to learn about the history of queer culture.
In person | Virtual event
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![What Is Assisted Dying? With Lesley Close]()
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![Polling UnPacked – The History, Uses and Abuses of Political Opinion Polls]()
Ethical Matters:
Polling UnPacked – The History, Uses and Abuses of Political Opinion PollsConway Hall Ethical Society Presents:
Ethical Matters:
Polling UnPacked – The History, Uses and Abuses of Political Opinion PollsOpinion polls dominate media coverage of politics, especially elections. But how do the polls work? Mark Pack gives us the full story, from the first rudimentary polls in the nineteenth century, to the very latest techniques and controversies of recent years.
Brockway Room | Virtual event
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![Decode The Gita]()
Decode The Gita
Vedanta Institute London Presents:
Decode The Gita
‘Decode the Gita’ is a one-hour lecture to be conducted by Bhaskarji. Discover the relevance of the ancient wisdom of the ‘Bhagavad Gita’ in the modern times. In the words of Aldous Huxley: “Gita is one of the most clear and comprehensive summaries of perennial philosophy ever revealed.”
In person | No Option
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![I Contain Multitudes]()
I Contain Multitudes
Conway Hall Ethical Society Presents:
I Contain Multitudes
An evening of poetry and prose, exploring the world and works of Walt Whitman, America's 'poet of democracy'. Uncover the intertwined history of Whitman and Conway Hall, and experience London’s first performance of Whitman on Walls! – a new show weaving together film and live poetry performance.
In person | No Option
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![How to Make an Apple Pie from Scratch]()
Sunday Assembly London:
How to Make an Apple Pie from ScratchSunday Assembly London:
How to Make an Apple Pie from ScratchOur main speaker, particle physicist Harry Cliff, will talk about personal stories of his own life in the modern world of physics while exploring the history of time (very briefly) starting from a fraction of a second after our universe began. And as always, we’ll have out-of-this-world pop and rock sing-alongs followed by tea and lively conversation.
In person | Virtual event
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![Simon Callaghan & Friends]()
Sunday Concerts:
Simon Callaghan & FriendsConway Hall Ethical Society Presents:
Sunday Concerts:
Simon Callaghan & FriendsTo close our spring 2022 series of concerts, Director of Music Simon Callaghan teams up with Conway Hall favourite, cellist Ashok Klouda and Benjamin Marquise Gilmore, Joint Concertmaster of the Philharmonia Orchestra.
In person | Virtual event
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![A History of Delusions]()
A History of Delusions
London Fortean Society Presents:
A History of Delusions
What made the King of France terrified he might shatter? The answer: Delusion – a fixed idea, not shared by others, unshakable in the face of decisive evidence to the contradicting it. As Victoria Shepherd explains, the brain can misfire in extraordinary ways.
Brockway Room | Virtual event
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![Muriel Chemin – Beethoven Piano Sonatas]()
Muriel Chemin – Beethoven Piano Sonatas
Odradek Records Presents:
Muriel Chemin – Beethoven Piano Sonatas
Muriel Chemin presents two sonatas, Sonata No. 3 in C major, Op. 2/3 and Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53 ‘Waldstein’, to celebrate the publication of her box set of the complete Beethoven piano sonatas on Odradek, in her trademark authoritative yet sensitive style.
In person | No Option
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![The Lazarus Heist – Inside North Korea’s Global Cyber War]()
Ethical Matters:
The Lazarus Heist – Inside North Korea’s Global Cyber WarConway Hall Ethical Society Presents:
Ethical Matters:
The Lazarus Heist – Inside North Korea’s Global Cyber WarGeoff White examines how the Lazarus Group, a shadowy cabal of hackers, have harnessed cutting-edge technology to launch a decade-long campaign of brazen and merciless raids on North Korea’s richer, more powerful adversaries.
Brockway Room | Virtual event
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![Northern Chords Ensemble]()
Sunday Concerts:
Northern Chords EnsembleConway Hall Ethical Society Presents:
Sunday Concerts:
Northern Chords EnsembleThis compelling trio of international musicians was formed through collaboration at the acclaimed Northern Chords Festival, founded in 2009 by Artistic Director Jonathan Bloxham.
In person | Virtual event
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![The Suspect – Counterterrorism, Islam and the Security State]()
Thinking On Sunday:
The Suspect – Counterterrorism, Islam and the Security StateConway Hall Ethical Society Presents:
Thinking On Sunday:
The Suspect – Counterterrorism, Islam and the Security StateRizwaan Sabir describes what led to his arrest for suspected terrorism, his time in detention, the surveillance he was subjected to and the impact of policing and counterterrorism on muslims in Britain.
Brockway Room | Virtual event
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![Religion as Liberal Politics, with Dr John Adenitire]()
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![Solem Quartet]()
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![Periods of Change]()
Sunday Assembly London:
Periods of ChangeSunday Assembly London:
Periods of ChangeChella Quint, science communicator, educator, and comedian, provides a positive approach to menstruation education. Her goal is to counter all of the negative portrayals of periods in the media, which lead young people to feel shame and disgust about their bodies.
In person | Virtual event
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![Language Courses in Spanish, Italian, French, Brazilian-Portuguese and German]()
Language Courses in Spanish, Italian, French, Brazilian-Portuguese and German
Language Courses in Spanish, Italian, French, Brazilian-Portuguese and German
Lingua Diversa Group was founded by Esther and Lucio in 2002. They run lunchtime and evening courses from beginner to advanced level in: Spanish, Italian, French, German and Brazilian-Portuguese
In person | Virtual event
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![Maggini Quartet]()
Sunday Concerts:
Maggini QuartetSunday Concerts:
Maggini QuartetMaggini Quartet are one of the finest British string quartets and 'among the most vivid, intelligent, witty and [...] musically risk-taking' (The Independent). Their programme for this concert features Mozart and Mendelssohn.
In person | Virtual event
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![What’s Wrong with the House of Commons?]()
Thinking On Sunday:
What’s Wrong with the House of Commons?Conway Hall Ethical Society Presents:
Thinking On Sunday:
What’s Wrong with the House of Commons?From lockdown parties to payments for lobbying, MPs are acting as if the rules do not apply to them. Hannah White argues that the reputation of the Commons is in a downward spiral.
Brockway Room | Virtual event
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![Tchaikovsky Camerata Soloists]()
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![Royal Academy of Music, Junior Academy Chamber Music Showcase]()
Pre-concert recital:
Royal Academy of Music, Junior Academy Chamber Music ShowcaseConway Hall Sunday Concerts Presents:
Pre-concert recital:
Royal Academy of Music, Junior Academy Chamber Music ShowcaseAn exciting snapshot of the outstanding chamber music programme that takes place each Saturday at the Royal Academy of Music.
In person | Virtual event
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![The Art of Protest]()
Sunday Assembly London:
The Art of ProtestSunday Assembly London:
The Art of ProtestReverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping, a radical performance community based out of New York City, uses musical performance as a method of protest. Through direct action, they fight for environmental and social causes. Stop Shopping UK will tell us about their movement with speech and song.
In person | Virtual event
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![Odysseus Piano Trio]()
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![Sunday Concerts: Odysseus Piano Trio]()
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![Thinking On Sunday: Technology, Climate, Justice and Rights – Can We Get The Whole World To Agree On Any Of Them?]()
Thinking On Sunday: Technology, Climate, Justice and Rights – Can We Get The Whole World To Agree On Any Of Them?
Thinking On Sunday: Technology, Climate, Justice and Rights – Can We Get The Whole World To Agree On Any Of Them?
A. C. Grayling asks: can human beings agree on a set of values that will allow us to confront the threats facing the planet and ourselves, or will we simply continue with our disagreements, antipathies and even our possible extinction?
In person | Virtual event
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![Chamber Ensemble of London: Anglo-Turkish Concert]()
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![Losing It – Sex Education for the 21st Century]()
Ethical Matters:
Losing It – Sex Education for the 21st CenturyConway Hall Ethical Society Presents:
Ethical Matters:
Losing It – Sex Education for the 21st CenturyClueless about everything from her own anatomy to relationships, Sophia Smith Galer’s sex education classes left her with more questions than answers.
In person | Virtual event
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![Ethical Matters: Losing It – Sex Education for the 21st Century]()
Ethical Matters: Losing It – Sex Education for the 21st Century
Ethical Matters: Losing It – Sex Education for the 21st Century
Sophia Smith Galer presents an urgent, myth-busting talk that dismantles sex misinformation and reimagines a sex education that would access the world of sexual freedom through our own physicality, pleasure and consent. Sophia is an award-winning reporter, author and TikTok creator.
In person | Virtual event
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![The Uneggspected: Tales of Lost and Found]()
The Uneggspected: Tales of Lost and Found
The Uneggspected: Tales of Lost and Found
Rina Atienza, our main speaker, is a lecturer at Kingston School of Art who will talk about the hidden 'easter eggs' that can be found in art and irreverently guide us to explore what we might be missing about Easter rituals. We will also have an eggcelent time singing along with the Sunday Assembly Band.
In person | Virtual event
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![Douglas Stuart: The Exclusive London Launch of <i>Young Mungo</i>]()
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![Marsyas Trio]()
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![Sunday Concerts: Marsyas Trio]()
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![Ambition and Deceit in the New Influencer Economy]()
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![Thinking On Sunday: Ambition and Deceit in the New Influencer Economy]()
Thinking On Sunday: Ambition and Deceit in the New Influencer Economy
Thinking On Sunday: Ambition and Deceit in the New Influencer Economy
More than one-fifth of children want to become influencers and it’s easy to understand why. What if you could escape economic uncertainty by winning the internet’s attention? The reality is much murkier: Symeon Brown exposes the fraud, exploitation, bribery, and dishonesty at the core of the influencer model.
In person | Virtual event
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![Sunday Assembly’s Got Talent]()
Sunday Assembly’s Got Talent
Sunday Assembly’s Got Talent
Now's your time to shine in Sunday Assembly London's first-ever talent show! This all-ages event will be made by you and for you. We're looking for a wide range of acts, from poets and storytellers to magicians and musicians. This is a fundraising event for Sunday Assembly London, but all are welcome.
In person | Virtual event
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![Tippett Quartet & Emma Abbate]()
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![Sunday Concerts: Tippett Quartet & Emma Abbate]()
Sunday Concerts: Tippett Quartet & Emma Abbate
Sunday Concerts: Tippett Quartet & Emma Abbate
The Tippett Quartet regularly appear at Kings Place, Purcell Room, Wigmore Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Bridgewater Hall and frequently perform on BBCRadio 3. Their programme sees them join pianist Emma Abbate in Elgar's much-loved masterpiece.
In person | Virtual event
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![Robert Hugill]()
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![Mind Your Language]()
Mind Your Language
Mind Your Language
Keith Kahn-Harris, author of The Babel Message: A Love Letter to Language believes that the messy diversity of language shouldn't be a source of conflict, but of collective wonder. In addition to our main speaker’s talk, the Sunday Assembly Band will use the language of music to bring us together.
In person | Virtual event
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![Primadonna Prize – Live]()
Primadonna Prize – Live
Primadonna Prize – Live
Lenny Henry in conversation with Kit de Waal about My Name is Leon, coming soon to BBC1. Plus live comedy, readings, poetry and more, with compere Sandi Toksvig. And the awarding – live! – of this year’s Primadonna Prize for unsigned writers.
In person | Virtual event
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![The Meat Paradox]()
Ethical Matters:
The Meat ParadoxConway Hall Ethical Society Presents:
Ethical Matters:
The Meat Paradox‘Should we eat animals?’ was, until recently, a question reserved for moral philosophers and an ethically minded minority, but it is now posed on restaurant menus and supermarket shelves, on social media and morning television.
In person | Virtual event
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