{"title": "Death Cafe - In Person Event", "start": "2026-11-14T17:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Kagyu Samye Dzong London", "address": "Spa Road 15", "price": "£5.00", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/death"], "description": "A Death Cafe is an in-person gathering where people, often strangers, come together to discuss death. This one is hosted by Kagyu Samye Dzong London's Bardo Group in the Centre's Tibetan Tearoom, with small groups around a pot of tea. It is a group-directed discussion, not a grief support or counselling session, and aims to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their finite lives. Places are limited and a non-refundable £5 registration fee applies.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/death-cafe-in-person-event-60833/", "official_url": "https://www.london.samye.org/event-details/death-cafe-in-person-event-6", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ce57b42eddbe3ea2fd8bdb0d91ec154814ca8bb2151f4ff75658d8147c79fc43-600.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-14T17:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Kagyu Samye Dzong London", "address": "Spa Road 15", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Death Cafe", "start": "2026-11-11T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-11T21:00:00Z", "place": "Parish Church of the Holy Spirit", "address": "SW4 9JU London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/death"], "description": "Death Cafe is a monthly gathering for open conversations about life and death. The church holds it, with Ian Pearse and Mother Caroline as contacts, offering tea and cake in a supportive environment where people can talk about whatever comes up. The name shouldn't put anyone off, and attendance is free. Each session is different.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/death-cafe-49306/", "official_url": "https://holyspiritclapham.churchsuite.com/events/irj8cmvl", "image": "https://noky.io/images/275e4946b648a7dd6522bbbad732affc4cf9af11d0284a5b8e5146e1c1415a32-1200.webp"}, {"title": "D/deaf Cafe", "start": "2026-11-06T16:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-06T19:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "FREE", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["community/deaf-culture"], "description": "D/deaf Cafe is a free monthly gathering in the Gallery Cafe where people come together to chat using British Sign Language, with 'voices off' actively encouraged. St Margaret's House runs it in collaboration with Remark's Community Team, creating an inclusive space whether BSL is your first language, you are learning, or you want to increase your D/deaf awareness. Each session includes a presentation by a key guest, typically a D/deaf professional or someone supporting the D/deaf community, followed by conversation and sign practice. It runs for three hours with drinks available to buy during the first hour, and drop-ins are welcome.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/ddeaf-cafe-38812/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/ddeaf-cafe", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3cc22b194188617e56783f443db2e41fc390a367db3e5cae600248c06e1a07d7-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Free - Philosophy Cafe", "start": "2026-11-02T18:50:00Z", "end": "2026-11-02T21:00:00Z", "place": "The Square Pig, Holborn", "address": "30/32 Procter Street, WC1R 4QG, London, London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/philosophy"], "description": "An open forum evening at Philosophy Cafe London where the participants decide the topics themselves. Hosted by Roger of Philosophy Cafe London, anyone can suggest a philosophical question, the group votes, and the most-voted questions are explored in two rounds of small-group discussion before sharing insights with the whole room. No prior study of philosophy is needed, only curiosity and a willingness to join the dialogue. It takes place in the downstairs private room of the Square Pig pub in Holborn, and people often stay afterwards for a drink and a chat.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/free-philosophy-cafe-102776/", "official_url": "https://www.meetup.com/the-philosophy-cafe-london/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9bb0ec26ea90e5a034876b283e82bef8c3f7709f087ea1c0e3bfebca2c19ae18-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Simply Meditation Day", "start": "2026-11-08T10:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Kagyu Samye Dzong London", "address": "Spa Road 15", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["wellness/meditation"], "description": "Simply Meditation Day is a day of silent meditation practice made up of multiple sessions. It is held at Kagyu Samye Dzong London, where the emphasis is on silent breath-focused meditation and walking meditation, and Lama Zangmo may give brief instructions. Practitioners sit together so that those who wish to meditate more are supported by the group, and lunch with hot soup or dhal is served in the tearoom. Participants may join as many sessions as they wish, provided they arrive before a session starts.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/simply-meditation-day-80730/", "official_url": "https://www.london.samye.org/event-details/simply-meditation-day-2026-11-08-10-00", "image": ""}, {"title": "International Café", "start": "2026-11-05T19:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-05T21:30:00Z", "place": "Dundonald Church", "address": "Kingston Road 577, SW20 8SA London", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/christian"], "description": "International Café is a chance to practise your English in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Dundonald Church runs it, with fun activities, a simple meal shared together and a discussion of a short talk from the Bible. No booking or payment is needed, just come along.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/international-cafe-85753/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Tea & Memories", "start": "2026-11-06T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-06T12:30:00Z", "place": "Hampton Methodist Church", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "food-drink", "tags": ["society/health/dementia"], "description": "Tea & Memories is a memory cafe for people living with dementia and their carers, offering the chance to relax and socialize in a safe and comfortable environment. It is held by the Tea & Memories Team of the Hampton Mission Partnership, Baptists and Methodists serving together. Attendees enjoy conversation, table games, a quiz and other activities. Free refreshments including tea, coffee and homemade cake and scones are always available.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/tea-memories-60698/", "official_url": "https://hamptonmissionpartnership.org.uk/tea-memories/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4f62852a6b0e6932fe9860d40f7854c89ad2b603303a16eec15a3124be7b7a0e-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Free* English conversation class at International café", "start": "2026-11-08T14:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Inspire Saint James Clerkenwell", "address": "Clerkenwell Close, London, London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["society/languages/language-learning", "religion/christian"], "description": "A free English conversation class held at an International café, where people can practice speaking English with volunteers over refreshments and snacks. It is run by a group of Christian volunteers who aim to create a friendly community that welcomes everyone. Each week features new topics about British culture and history, with a Bible story at the end of the session. The event is open to everyone.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/free-english-conversation-class-at-international-cafe-94011/", "official_url": "https://www.meetup.com/free-english-conversation-class/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f5866e4fa4efb4a0951be55aa3df491b4857959397c80a225fc937928e92ba19-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Art Cafe", "start": "2026-11-10T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-10T20:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/drawing"], "description": "Art Cafe is a free monthly evening of collaborative drawing and creating in the Gallery Cafe at St Margaret's House. It is run by St Margaret's House as a welcoming space for the community to be creative together, whether you love making things or just want to doodle and meet new people. Adults are the focus, though children may come along, and you can bring your own projects too. Drop in between 6 and 8pm and stay as long as you like.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/art-cafe-38813/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/art-cafe", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a11d5a9ba90d9a2ee2b3f7a7a2ce29773b375d221707c9005d260e20b72f62df-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Conundrum Corner :: London - Your Dilemmas Discussed..", "start": "2026-11-02T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-02T22:00:00Z", "place": "The Union Jack", "address": "225 Union Street, London, London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/philosophy"], "description": "Conundrum Corner :: London - Your Dilemmas Discussed.. is an evening at The Union Jack pub in Southwark where strangers gather with open minds to share and explore life's tricky questions. It is hosted by Helena J. of the London Philosophy Cafe group. Attendees can bring a conundrum, dilemma or question they are experiencing; the group votes on a few intriguing ones, breaks into small groups for thoughtful discussion, then comes together to share insights and possible solutions. The atmosphere is analytical yet empathetic and always non-judgmental, with no set fee but donations asked on the night to cover costs.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/conundrum-corner-london-your-dilemmas-discussed-102780/", "official_url": "https://www.meetup.com/london-philosophy-cafe/events/317152777/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a9567c3c76188d42ee1d64483c8f925c205f939397ddd02c7cba06b20a60776d-600.webp"}]}