Are you an LBT+ woman looking to meet other LBT+ women? Then this Sapphic Speed mixer is for you!

Whether you're looking to make new friends or grow your network in London, this is your chance to meet other LBT women in a friendly, inclusive environment.

We'll open the doors at 5PM, with the speed mixing beginning at 5:20PM. Throughout the evening, you'll hop between a series of short conversations, with several breaks throughout the event for more natural mingling.

This event will be followed by our regular LGBTQ+ meetup, so feel free to stick around!

You're welcome to come solo or with friends!

Join us for a wild and spooky night as The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to The London Art Bar in Holborn for the fourth year running!

Get ready to time warp again on Sunday 1st November, with doors opening at 4:30 PM and the show kicking off at 5 PM.

Singing along and dressing up as your favourite characters is highly encouraged – don’t dream it, be it!

Plus, we’ll be serving up some frightfully fabulous themed cocktails to keep the spirits high all night long. Whether you're a veteran Transylvanian or a first-timer, this is one Halloween treat you don’t want to miss!

It’s going to be a scream!

Join us for a spooky night of Halloween fun at the London Art Bar! We’re kicking things off from 7pm. Expect great cocktails, music, a DJ, and a lively atmosphere all night long. Dress up in your best, weirdest, or most terrifying costume and come ready to celebrate Halloween with friends

Join us for a wild and spooky night as The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to The London Art Bar in Holborn for the fourth year running!

Get ready to time warp again on Saturday 31 October, with doors opening at 4:30 PM and the show kicking off at 5 PM.

Singing along and dressing up as your favourite characters is highly encouraged – don’t dream it, be it!

Plus, we’ll be serving up some frightfully fabulous themed cocktails to keep the spirits high all night long. Whether you're a veteran Transylvanian or a first-timer, this is one Halloween treat you don’t want to miss!

It’s going to be a scream!

Are you 100% faithful?

We’re hosting a screening of The Traitors finale on Friday 30th October, and you’re invited to witness all the drama, twists, and betrayals unfold in style.

Come dressed as your best Claudia Winkleman—fringe, eyeliner, and all—for an evening of scheming, suspense, and snacks. Whether you’re a Faithful or secretly a Traitor, one thing’s for sure: this is the event you can’t betray.

Doors will open at 7PM, with the show expected to air around 8:00PM.

We’ll have the popcorn out

Dating in 2026 can be hard. Who doesn’t have app fatigue? Join us at The London Art Bar for an IRL dating experience like no other. In this event, you’ll get a chance to pitch your friend to a room full of awesome other singles.

If you’re pitching: all you need to do is create a 3-5 minute slide deck (Google Slides, PowerPoint - whatever you prefer) that shows off all the best things about your friend. You’ll then need to take to the mic and give your pitch to the room. You might just be playing cupid!

We will have time for mingling in the break and after the pitches - so plenty of time to work your charm if someone catches your eye.

Not pitching? No worries - there are plenty of spots in the audience and you’ll still get to join in with the mingling of course.

Doors will open at 7PM with the presentations starting from about 8PM.

Key info for pitchers:
Please arrive at the venue close to 7PM so we can introduce you to the equipment and run through any issues

You can make your presentations in a range of formats (Canvas, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides). Please send them to hello@garethlewis.co no later than 10PM the day before the event in either Google Slides or PowerPoint format

When making your presentations, please be mindful of your friend’s privacy. Don’t include anything they will be mortified to have featured, and consult with them what contact details are appropriate to share (or not). Instagram handles might be okay, but not home addresses!

Please get in touch at hello@garethlewis.co if you have any questions or accessibility needs.

Join Campbell Workshop for a relaxing 3–3.5 hour hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to create a beautiful, realistic Columbine flower (Aquilegia) using premium Italian crepe paper.

Inspired by the delicate shape and natural beauty of the Columbine, this beginner-friendly workshop will guide you through the process step by step. You’ll learn how to shape, assemble and add detail to your flower, with the opportunity to adjust the colours slightly to create your own unique version.

No previous paper flower-making experience is needed. Whether you’re completely new to paper flowers or an experienced crafter, you’ll be guided through each stage at a comfortable pace.

Are you looking to meet more LGBTQ+ people? Join us at The London Art Bar for our regular meet-ups hosted by LAB co-founder, Gareth.

Now in our FITH YEAR, these meetups are all about meeting new people, making friends, and having a good time in a queer-friendly space. 

The meetup events have a relaxed vibe, with background music at just the right volume for chatting to people! It might look like people already know each other, but at least half the crowd at any given event are coming for their first time. We’ve had thousands of friendly faces come by, so just jump in and say hi :)

I (Gareth) try my best to greet everybody, but this is of course easier at the beginning of the event. If you are ever stuck, say hello to our friendly bar team who can point you in my direction. 

Please feel free to come by yourself or to bring a friend :)

Girlies Paint Night

Paint, sip and meet new girlies 🎨🍷

Join us for a cosy painting night where you can get creative, have a drink and meet a whole group of girls who also came solo.

No experience needed, this isn’t about being good at art. It’s about having fun, trying something new and chatting while you do it. We’ll provide everything you need, you just show up!

It’s an easy, low pressure way to make new friends and do something a bit different.

Spaces are limited.

Join us at The London Art Bar for The Ideas Open Mic — Black History Month Special, London’s think and drink night. Handpicked talks in bars where brilliant people share the ideas that excite them most. Think TED talk meets pub night.

For this special edition, we’re platforming speakers of Black and mixed heritage, with talks centred on Black history, culture, experience, and identity. Storytellers, academics, entrepreneurs and curious minds take to the stage for 15-20 minutes each. Every application is reviewed and selected based on quality, variety and fit, so the evening is always worth your time. We’ll be revealing our speakers closer to the date. Watch this space.

Come along, grab a drink, and leave having heard something that just might change how you think.

Doors open at 7PM, talks from just before 8PM at The London Art Bar, London.

Co-produced by Gareth Lewis Events and Lance Casely-Hayford.

Interested in speaking at this or a future event? Apply here. Selected speakers receive a free ticket, a drink on us, and a small honorarium for headline slots.

Concession tickets available upon request. Just get in touch at hello@garethlewis.co

Questions or accessibility needs? hello@garethlewis.co

OMG Swamp Witches just turned 3!! - everyone's favourite LDN art collective is back for a special magazine launch party!

Join us at the London Art Bar for a night of zines, art, performance, film, cocktails and much much more!!

Are you looking to meet more LGBTQ+ people? Join us at The London Art Bar for our regular meet-ups hosted by LAB co-founder, Gareth.

Now in our FITH YEAR, these meetups are all about meeting new people, making friends, and having a good time in a queer-friendly space. 

The meetup events have a relaxed vibe, with background music at just the right volume for chatting to people! It might look like people already know each other, but at least half the crowd at any given event are coming for their first time. We’ve had thousands of friendly faces come by, so just jump in and say hi :)

I (Gareth) try my best to greet everybody, but this is of course easier at the beginning of the event. If you are ever stuck, say hello to our friendly bar team who can point you in my direction. 

Please feel free to come by yourself or to bring a friend :)

Whether you're building a startup, freelancing, running a side hustle, starting a charity, or just doing something ambitious outside of conventional employment, this group is for you.

Being an entrepreneur or freelancer can be a lonely experience. You've got big decisions to make, have to keep the confidence of your clients and investors, and sometimes pretend everything is okay on LinkedIn when you're stressed out of your mind. This is a space where you don't have to do that.

The format is deliberately relaxed: come along, grab a drink, meet some interesting people. There'll be open networking, a business card bowl to make sure you leave with at least one new meaningful connection, and space for anyone who wants to share a current challenge or screw-up.

7:00PM — doors open, drop your card in the bowl, drinks and open networking 8:00PM — optional: share a current challenge or screw-up with the group (sign up at the door). Gareth will share something to get the ball rolling 8:20PM — networking continues until 9PM

Monthly at The London Art Bar. Limited to 50 spots.

Tickets are £5 - a small commitment that goes a long way. In our experience, people who've invested even a little tend to actually show up, which means better conversations for everyone. Concession tickets are available for those who need them. Just drop us a line at hello@garethlewis.co.

This is the first event in what we hope becomes something really worthwhile. Help us shape what this becomes!

Hosted by Gareth Lewis, founder of Gareth Lewis Events, and co-founder of PopUp Painting and The London Art Bar. Questions? hello@garethlewis.co

Are you 100% faithful?

We’re hosting a screening of The Traitors finale on October 1st 2026, and you’re invited to witness all the drama, twists, and betrayals unfold in style.

Come dressed as your best Claudia Winkleman—fringe, eyeliner, and all—for an evening of scheming, suspense, and snacks. Whether you’re a Faithful or secretly a Traitor, one thing’s for sure: this is the event you can’t betray.

Doors will open at 7PM, with the show expected to air around 8:30PM.

We’ll have the popcorn out!

Earlier this year, a series of devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, a country already facing profound economic and political challenges. The immediate rescue operation may be over, but the aftermath is only beginning. Families have lost their homes, their livelihoods, and access to basic necessities. The road to recovery will be long.

Join us at The London Art Bar for a fundraising evening in aid of the Disasters Emergency Committee's Venezuela Earthquake Appeal.

All net proceeds go directly to the DEC Venezuela Earthquake Appeal:

• £10 provides essential hygiene supplies to a family to prevent illness

• £50 provides emergency food support to two families for a week

• £100 provides shelter kits for six families whose homes have been destroyed

More details on the evening's programme coming soon — but expect warmth, good company, and a genuine sense of purpose.

Get your tickets at below, or to get involved contact hello@garethlewis.co

Friends pitch their single LGBTQ+ friends on stage to an audience of singles. A dating event in London like no other. Who would you pitch?

Summer isn't over yet. This could be your late-summer meet cute, because the apps just aren’t providing. Join us at The London Art Bar for an IRL dating experience like no other - this time, all for the LGBTQ+ community.

Pitch Your Friend (LGBTQ+) follows the same format as our regular events, but all of the people being pitched will be LGBTQ+. Whether you're gay, bi, lesbian, trans, queer or anywhere on the spectrum, if you're single and want your friend to make the case for you to a room full of wonderful people, this is your night.

Your pitcher doesn't have to be LGBTQ+ themselves - a straight or cis friend who knows you better than anyone is more than welcome to take the mic for you. And if you want to bring a straight friend along for moral support as an audience member, they're warmly welcome too.

If you're pitching: create a 3-5 minute slide deck that shows off all the best things about your friend and take to the mic. You might just be playing cupid!

We'll have time for mingling in the break and after the pitches — plenty of time to work your charm if someone catches your eye.

Not pitching? There are plenty of audience spots and you'll still get to join in with the mingling.

Hosted by Gareth, who also runs the LGBTQ+ Meetup group at The London Art Bar — now in its fourth year.

Doors open at 7PM, presentations from 8PM.

Key info for pitchers: Please arrive close to 7PM so we can run through the tech. Slides in Google Slides or PowerPoint format — please send to hello@garethlewis.co no later than 10PM the day before. Please be mindful of your friend's privacy when making your presentation. Questions or accessibility needs? hello@garethlewis.co

Tickets here

Join Gareth Lewis Events at The London Art Bar for The Ideas Open Mic, London's think and drink night. Handpicked talks in bars where brilliant people share the ideas that excite them most. Think TED talk meets pub night.

Storytellers, academics, entrepreneurs and curious minds take to the stage for 15-20 minutes each. Every application is reviewed and selected based on quality, variety and fit, so the evening is always worth your time. We'll be revealing our speakers closer to the date. Watch this space.

Come along, grab a drink, and leave having heard something that just might change how you think.

Doors open at 7PM, talks from 8PM at The London Art Bar, London.

Interested in speaking at this or a future event? Apply here. Selected speakers receive a free ticket, a drink on us, and a small honorarium for headline slots.

Questions or accessibility needs? hello@garethlewis.co

You're curious, sociable, and done with swiping. You want real conversation, not another match that goes nowhere. Sound familiar?

Join us for an evening of speed dating hosted by Gareth Lewis Events designed for young professionals in London who are serious about meeting someone, and want to enjoy the process. No awkward silences, no endless messaging. Just good people, good conversation, and a glass of prosecco to get things started.

How it works:
Doors open at 5PM, dating starts soon after at 5:20PM. You'll have a series of short, fun dates before moving on. At the end of the evening, submit your matches. If it's mutual, we'll connect you by email shortly after.

Tickets includes a glass of prosecco on arrival.
Numbers are kept balanced and capped to give everyone the best chance of meeting someone great.

Ladies, bringing a wingman?
Speed dating is always more fun with a friend. Buy one women's ticket and one men's ticket, drop us an email at hello@garethlewis.co, and we'll refund you £5 from your order.

Are you looking to meet more LGBTQ+ people? Join us at The London Art Bar for our regular meet-ups hosted by LAB co-founder, Gareth.

Now in our FITH YEAR, these meetups are all about meeting new people, making friends, and having a good time in a queer-friendly space. 

The meetup events have a relaxed vibe, with background music at just the right volume for chatting to people! It might look like people already know each other, but at least half the crowd at any given event are coming for their first time. We’ve had thousands of friendly faces come by, so just jump in and say hi :)

I (Gareth) try my best to greet everybody, but this is of course easier at the beginning of the event. If you are ever stuck, say hello to our friendly bar team who can point you in my direction. 

Please feel free to come by yourself or to bring a friend :)

Are you an LBTQ+ woman looking to meet other LBTQ+ women? Then this Sapphic Speed mixer is for you!

Whether you're looking to make new friends or grow your network in London, this is your chance to meet other LBTQ+ women in a friendly, inclusive environment.

We'll open the doors at 7PM, with the speed mixing beginning at 7:30PM. Throughout the evening, you'll hop between a series of short, three minute conversations, with several breaks throughout the event for more natural mingling.

You're welcome to come solo or with friends!

Lily Donaldson is a London-based painter and filmmaker whose practice explores the interconnected themes of home, heritage, and memory. Her work investigates how personal and collective histories shape identity and belonging, often drawing from lived experience and archival material.

Are you looking to meet more LGBTQ+ people? Join us at The London Art Bar for our regular meet-ups hosted by LAB co-founder, Gareth.

Now in our FITH YEAR, these meetups are all about meeting new people, making friends, and having a good time in a queer-friendly space. 

The meetup events have a relaxed vibe, with background music at just the right volume for chatting to people! It might look like people already know each other, but at least half the crowd at any given event are coming for their first time. We’ve had thousands of friendly faces come by, so just jump in and say hi :)

I (Gareth) try my best to greet everybody, but this is of course easier at the beginning of the event. If you are ever stuck, say hello to our friendly bar team who can point you in my direction. 

Please feel free to come by yourself or to bring a friend :)

Dating in 2026 can be hard. Who doesn’t have app fatigue? Join Gareth Lewis Events at The London Art Bar for an IRL dating experience like no other. In this event, you’ll get a chance to pitch your friend to a room full of awesome other singles.

If you’re pitching: all you need to do is create a 3-5 minute slide deck (Google Slides, PowerPoint - whatever you prefer) that shows off all the best things about your friend. You’ll then need to take to the mic and give your pitch to the room. You might just be playing cupid!

We will have time for mingling in the break and after the pitches - so plenty of time to work your charm if someone catches your eye.

Not pitching? No worries - there are plenty of spots in the audience and you’ll still get to join in with the mingling of course.

Doors will open at 7PM with the presentations starting from about 8PM.

FAQs

Who can attend? The event is open to everybody (18+). You don’t have to be single to attend the event or pitch - morale support from our coupled up friends is important! (We’ll have some different wristbands to avoid any of those awkward conversations…)

I need some pitching inspiration! We’ll be releasing some templates closer to the time if you need inspo. Pop us an email at hello@garethlewis.co if you need any extra event.

Is this event LGBTQ+ inclusive? Yes! We’re hoping there will be a great mix of people and a fun mixer for people regardless of sexual orientation

I want to pitch my friend but the pitching spots are gone! Get in touch with us at hello@garethlewis.co and we’ll add you to the waiting list. You might want to get an attendee ticket in the meantime so you don’t risk missing out.

How do we stay in touch after the event? We would recommend agreeing this with your friend before your pitch. Are they happy sharing their insta handles with the room?

Key information for pitchers:

Please arrive at the venue close to 7PM so we can introduce you to the equipment and run through any issues

You can make your presentations in a range of formats (Canvas, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides). Please send them to hello@garethlewis.co no later than 10PM the day before the event in either Google Slides or PowerPoint format

When making your presentations, please be mindful of your friend’s privacy. Don’t include anything they will be mortified to have featured, and consult with them what contact details are appropriate to share (or not). Instagram handles might be okay, but not home addresses!

Please get in touch at hello@garethlewis.co if you have any questions or accessibility needs.

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