{"title": "Explore 50 dinner", "start": "2026-11-06T20:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Royal Geographical Society", "address": "Kensington Gore 1, SW7 2AR London", "price": "£75.00", "price_from": "75.00", "price_to": "75.00", "category": "food-drink", "tags": ["history/exploration"], "description": "Explore 50 dinner is a formal dinner at the Royal Geographical Society where guests dine with members of the Explore community. It celebrates shared achievements and offers a chance to discuss what the future of exploration will look like. As stories are exchanged and ideas take shape, the spirit of Explore is carried forward by those who will define its next chapter. The dinner is now fully booked and no tickets are issued; names are checked on a list at the door.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/explore-50-dinner-114300/", "official_url": "https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/explore-50-dinner/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8f6ad666679e5857bc1b3bf8dcebf28340fc8188a11029b1f526ec8134a6540f-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-06T20:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Royal Geographical Society", "address": "Kensington Gore 1, SW7 2AR London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Explore 50: celebrating 50 years of inspiring exploration", "start": "2026-11-06T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Royal Geographical Society", "address": "Kensington Gore 1, SW7 2AR London", "price": "Non-member £0.00, Member £0.00", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["art/photography", "history/exploration"], "description": "Explore 50 is an afternoon celebration marking 50 years of the Explore programme at the Royal Geographical Society, looking back at what has been achieved and ahead to the next 50 years of geographical exploration. The Society hosts it, inviting anyone to join. Visitors can view objects, maps, journals and photographs from the Society's Collections in the Foyle Reading Room, take a guided tour of Lowther Lodge including the Everest model used to plan the 1953 ascent, enjoy afternoon tea, and attend talks where five speakers, one from each decade since 1976, share stories from the field. Advance booking with an account on the Society's website is required; no tickets are issued, as names are checked on a list at the door via the Exhibition Road entrance.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/explore-50-celebrating-50-years-of-inspiring-exploration-106481/", "official_url": "https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/explore-50-celebration/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/18d33a9110295ff2bc69bf494acc38ba091f2b3c547b5988399b260ea3a3c3ad-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Explore 50: five decades of discovery", "start": "2026-11-06T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Royal Geographical Society", "address": "Kensington Gore 1, SW7 2AR London", "price": "Member £10.00, Non-member £12.00 in person; Member £5.00, Non-member £6.00 online", "price_from": "6.00", "price_to": "12.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["history/exploration"], "description": "Explore 50: five decades of discovery is a lecture of short talks marking five decades of Society-supported exploration. The Royal Geographical Society hosts it, with Paul Rose as MC and five speakers, each representing a different decade since 1976: Nigel Winser, Robert Swan, Rachel Carr, Mark Day and Alastair Humphreys. They share stories from the field showing the challenges, research outputs and evolving purpose of expeditionary fieldwork. Two RGS-Risman Environmental Changemakers, Elizabeth Follows and Angeni Perez-Jamieson, will also join, and the talks chart how exploration has changed while highlighting the enduring values that unite it.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/explore-50-five-decades-of-discovery-106482/", "official_url": "https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/explore-50-five-decades-of-discovery/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/96163497a69b4cddcff97ab228eb99b4d2525547413c9c8dfdb5bf7d8b16563f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Explore Weekend 2026", "start": "2026-11-06T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-08T00:00:00Z", "place": "Royal Geographical Society", "address": "Kensington Gore 1, SW7 2AR London", "price": "Non-member £135.00, Member £95.00", "price_from": "135.00", "price_to": "135.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/space-exploration"], "description": "Explore Weekend 2026 is a weekend gathering at the Royal Geographical Society in London for explorers and field researchers. Organised by the Society, it marks the 50th edition of the UK's only dedicated exploration community gathering and expedition planning weekend. The programme includes inspiring talks, specialist workshops, knowledge sharing opportunities and chances to connect with others planning journeys of discovery. It suits those planning a first overseas adventure, developing field research, or travelling with curiosity.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/explore-weekend-2026-97980/", "official_url": "https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/explore-weekend-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/2c72e4626dd782ba4af5b196208cf974701dcf6142ba4d761dbd4484d8f92a80-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Exhibition preview - Exploration now: fieldwork and expeditions today", "start": "2026-11-05T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Royal Geographical Society", "address": "Kensington Gore 1, SW7 2AR London", "price": "Member £12.00, Non-member £15.00", "price_from": "12.00", "price_to": "15.00", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/photography", "nature"], "description": "An exclusive evening preview of a new exhibition celebrating stories and discoveries from fieldwork and expeditions around the world, held ahead of the RGS Explore Weekend. The Royal Geographical Society invites visitors for drinks in the Society's Pavilion, with talks, tabletop displays and conversation featuring some of the artists and contributors behind the exhibition. Guests can get close to works of art, photography and audio, hear the stories behind them, and meet the people shaping exploration today. The event is open to all, with step-free access, accessible toilets, a hearing loop and assistance dogs welcome.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/exhibition-preview-exploration-now-fieldwork-and-expeditions-74710/", "official_url": "https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/exhibition-preview-exploration-now/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3189405e69fae93c6e7f43975bc95657ea87a44b39d808b4f18f127e69b04bcd-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Exploration now: fieldwork and expeditions today", "start": "2026-11-09T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-16T00:00:00Z", "place": "Royal Geographical Society", "address": "Kensington Gore 1, SW7 2AR London", "price": "", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "12.00", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/photography", "science/geography"], "description": "An exhibition at the Royal Geographical Society in London that brings together stories, geography and discoveries emerging from fieldwork and expeditions around the world. It gathers research outputs from projects supported by Society grants, alongside immersive audio experiences, art and photography from members of the Art of Exploration Collective, and contributions from researchers, creatives and other expedition participants. Through these varied perspectives, it celebrates the many ways research and exploration can be shared and experienced. The exhibition is open to all and offers step-free access, accessible toilets and welcome for assistance dogs.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/exploration-now-fieldwork-and-expeditions-today-114301/", "official_url": "https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/exploration-now-exhibition/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/72cb9b4a8a936ed5676d6b7834a85c27489ba94478eac43cedf40da7cf5857e1-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Club Social Evening - Supper and Talk", "start": "2026-11-05T19:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-05T22:30:00Z", "place": "Tamesis Club", "address": "Trowlock Way, TW11 9QY Teddington", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "food-drink", "tags": [], "description": "Club Social Evening - Supper and Talk is a social evening at Tamesis Club that includes supper and a talk. 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The evening starts with a meet-and-mingle at an agreed meeting point inside the Sainsbury Wing, moves on to exploring selected gallery rooms in small groups, and ends with drinks, music and more mingling at the after-party. Attendees should dress smart casual and bring ID for the bar.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/friday-night-zen-social-at-the-national-gallery-after-party-110957/", "official_url": "https://www.meetup.com/cityzenlondon/events/316330238/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/7011f8c738744e2598227e646c5d83636d274eee1d4d2098e4d235d117a57b58-1200.webp"}, {"title": "⭐ London Social for 20s & 30s | Meet New People ⭐", "start": "2026-11-11T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-11T22:00:00Z", "place": "Slug & Lettuce - St Mary Axe", "address": "25 Saint Mary Axe, London, London", "price": "£2.99 p/m OkGather membership required to attend; members get 20% off food & drinks at the gathering", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "talks-readings", "tags": [], "description": "A friendly, informal social evening where people in their 20s and 30s meet new people, enjoy conversations and a relaxed atmosphere. 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Club officers and committee members are there to talk about joining the club or dinghy and cruiser sailing opportunities running over the winter and into 2027.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/sundowner-social-35947/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Gala Dinner 2026", "start": "2026-11-10T18:15:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Opera Holland Park", "address": "", "price": "£425 per person; £3,350 for a table of 8", "price_from": "425.00", "price_to": "425.00", "category": "food-drink", "tags": ["occasion/gala", "stage/opera"], "description": "The Opera Holland Park Gala Dinner is a black tie evening of fine food, wine and opera singing held over dinner at Drapers' Hall in London. It is staged by Opera Holland Park, whose principal artists perform in the luxurious setting alongside creatives and members of the company. Guests dine at tables with the artists, and the evening raises vital funds for Opera Holland Park's award-winning education and outreach programme and its upcoming 2027 Season. It is the only black tie event in the company's calendar.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/gala-dinner-2026-63696/", "official_url": "https://operahollandpark.com/productions/gala-dinner-2026/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Melody & Mingling: Your Next Chapter Starts Here 🎹🌟 (Limited Free Tickets)", "start": "2026-11-08T17:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-08T20:30:00Z", "place": "Doubletree by Hilton", "address": "100 Queens Gate, South Kensington, SW7 5AG, London, London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["community"], "description": "A stylish singles social mixer for open-hearted people looking to make new friends and form genuine connections in a beautiful setting. It is hosted by Zen, a Super Organizer who founded the CityZen meetup groups, with a pianist or violinist possibly setting the mood. The evening takes place in ESQ, the Victorian parlour-inspired cocktail bar downstairs at the 100 Queen's Gate Hotel in South Kensington. Come as you are, with a smart-casual dress code, craft cocktails and small plates available.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/melody-mingling-your-next-chapter-starts-here-limited-free-t-127820/", "official_url": "https://www.meetup.com/cityzenlondon/events/316556116/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c962e79bc96a636bf1b2695bde211cefc613659cc1f4ded8eb074b4110a7fd8f-1200.webp"}, {"title": "🍷 🥤 International Social Hub 🍻 New Venue!", "start": "2026-11-07T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T23:30:00Z", "place": "The Wren Tavern", "address": "Watling Street 67-69, London", "price": "The first 200 RSVPs are free; after that a small £3.50 entry fee, payable at the event by card or Ap", "price_from": "3.50", "price_to": "3.50", "category": "quiz-games", "tags": ["community/meetup"], "description": "A relaxed social evening with drinks, conversations and good vibes, with light board and table games to help break the ice. It is run by International Social Hub, hosted by Khu, for anyone wanting to meet new people and make friends in a friendly international atmosphere, whether new to London or just after a casual evening out. Hosts welcome arrivals, give name labels, and help especially those coming alone to settle in. Later in the evening there may be an optional trip to a club for those who want to continue the night.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/international-social-hub-new-venue-94028/", "official_url": "https://www.meetup.com/internationalsocialhub/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/5091ff3f3c2b2a035eb76347ccaa301bbecd698e9ef46392c819d0c56c77ff64-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Luncheon Club – 13 November, 2026", "start": "2026-11-13T12:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-13T15:00:00Z", "place": "Green Towers Community Centre", "address": "Plevna Road 7, N9 0BU London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "food-drink", "tags": ["food-drink/caribbean-cuisine", "community"], "description": "Luncheon Club is a community lunch gathering offering a delicious 2-course Caribbean meal, games and an age-appropriate exercise class in a warm, safe and welcoming environment. It is run by the Enfield Caribbean Association, whose weekly activities also include regular guest speakers and entertainers. The speakers are experts in their field who offer useful information and advice, with past presentations covering health and estate planning.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/luncheon-club-13-november-2026-76621/", "official_url": "https://theeca.org.uk/event/luncheon-club-13-november-2026/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Luncheon Club – 6 November, 2026", "start": "2026-11-06T12:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-06T15:00:00Z", "place": "Green Towers Community Centre", "address": "Plevna Road 7, N9 0BU London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "food-drink", "tags": ["food-drink/caribbean-cuisine"], "description": "Luncheon Club is a regular social gathering built around a two-course Caribbean lunch. It is run by the Enfield Caribbean Association and offers a chance to socialise, play games and join an age-appropriate exercise class in a warm, safe, welcoming environment. Sessions also welcome guest speakers and entertainers, with experts offering useful information and advice on topics such as health and estate planning.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/luncheon-club-6-november-2026-76620/", "official_url": "https://theeca.org.uk/event/luncheon-club-7-november-2026/", "image": ""}]}