Talks and readings in London coming up

Joelle Taylor and Olive Franklin read poetry, plus open mic.

The Battle of Isandlwana: Douglas Rattray's lecture.

The Genocide in Gaza: UN report talk by Chris Sidoti.

AI and Buddhism with Chris Scammell: talk and Q&A.

Sarah Dunant on The Marchesa: her novel on Isabella d'Este.

A talk on what Budget 2026 shows about Britain and Burnham.

Audrey Niffenegger on her Time Traveler's Wife sequel.

Joe Marler live: mind games with a celebrity guest.

Srimad Bhagavatam verse 2.10.13 with Krsna Kisora Das.

Alpha: explore faith over food and discussion.

Coffee connections: meet neighbours over coffee.

Remember your Dead: remembrance at Atlantis Bookshop.

NLA Coffee Conversation: inclusive design in practice.

Musicali-Tea: tea, tales and live tunes on Thursdays.

Lunch Class: talk by Nityananda Mahajan Das at the temple.

Greenhouse Demo Day: cleantech startups pitch to investors.

PDEs Seminar with Annalaura Rebucci, open to all.

Bereavement Help Point: a weekly drop-in for the bereaved.

Manor House Thursday Book Group: friendly monthly book club.

A talk on aesthetics: from the sublime to fashion.

Book launch: Market Research and Consumer Insight.

Bhagavad Gita talk with Bhakti Gamya Devi Dasi.

RCM Insights: talk on Beethoven and Stravinsky.

Open Mic Night: your 8 minutes on stage, music to comedy.

Reading group on Lefebvre's The Production of Space.

Artist Talk: Gabriella Presnal on psychogeography in London.

Artist Talk: Dahaleez Collective on their work.

ACF Translation Prize 2026: ceremony for the winners.

Bàrd Book Club: monthly meet with the author live on screen.

Narumba The Unconquered Kingdom: book launch.

In the Night Forests: tales of Crone and Witch.

Camden Friends of Palestine: community meeting evening.

Alpha Course: ask any question about life and faith.

Welling Care Group: a church care group meeting on Zoom.

Zen Educate: talk on finding your dream role in education.

João Amante (Studio Odyssey) on building a film career.

St Mary’s Postgraduate Open Event: courses, campus, advice.

Online talk on applying to SOAS for undergraduate study.

Careers Insight Event with alumni and employer panels.

AAWS Board Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous World Services.