When They Meet

What an incredible, connective and delicious evening shared with @thewhitepube @when.they.meet @laisulhoque and many familiar faces 🧡 🎤 Thank you to @zarinamuhammad for opening the evening with a critical conversation with @laisulhoque on his show ‘The Ground Beneath Me’ and to @koenzegwu and @ellamonnerat for an in-depth exhibition tour & reflection 🍴Thank you to @when.they.meet & chef @mrjoewacko for a three course meal in which we swapped seats and got to discover new people over each dish Thank you to @lamwanyisandra for curating the night and @groovyhippo for facilitating We are all feeling very gracious to make these events possible at nunnery gallery! Don’t miss Laisul Hoque’s exhibition, running until April 12th. 📸 @fatima___yasmin 💚 #supperclub #artandfood #londonexhibitions

🌟We're very excited to welcome back critic @zarinamuhammad , co-founder of @thewhitepube , for a conversation with artist @laisulhoque , exploring microhistories and memories through literature within the context of Bangladesh’s recent political changes and turbulence. The talk will be followed by an exhibition tour led by @ellamonnerat and Katrina Nzegwu @koenzegwu from the creative collective @when.they.meet . The evening will conclude with their signature supper club, a communal dining experience that encourages connection, including a three-course meal designed and prepared by chef Lou McCarthy (@mrjoewako ). 📸1: Sandra Lam @lamwanyisandra 2: Sophie le Roux @sopfhe.png 🗓️ Thursday, 26th March, 6pm-10pm 📍Nunnery Gallery, 181 Bow Road, London, E3 2SJ 🎟️SOLD OUT - but please email to join the waitlist, as there may be drop outs. #nunnerygallery #eastlondonexhibitions

No plans tomorrow? Lucky you. Grab your last-minute ticket to When They Meet’s Chapter 9 in collaboration with @staffordshirest ’s Word Club! And speaking of last-minute… We’re excited to announce that the wonderful @yem.ii will be reading at tomorrow’s event! As we get ready for the next chapter, we’re looking back at When They Meet Chapter 8 at @strongroom.venue featuring performances by @alex.haydn , @_awo_world_ , and @conradrayner020 . Huge thanks to @sopfhe and @koenzegwu for the photos.

It’s supper club season and we’re so excited to be welcoming @when.they.meet back to Staffordshire St for their rescheduled, Chapter 9. STST Word Club x When They Meet | Chapter 9 Thursday 20 November | 7 - 10pm Tickets available via the link in @staffordshirest ’s bio. When They Meet is a supper club that brings together creatives of all kinds over food, conversation, and shared experiences, fostering a relaxed environment where people can learn from each other. Designed and prepared by chef Lou McCarthy, the menu of canapés celebrates seasonal ingredients, providing a communal tasting experience fostering connection. STST Word Club x When They Meet – Chapter 9 will be welcoming a guest reader followed by an Open Mic session. If you’d like to take part and have some words to share then get in touch to book a spot. Dm @when.they.meet to express your interest or email [email protected]. #WhenTheyMeet #STSTLates #WordClub #StaffordshireSt

At When They Meet, we hope to foster a relaxed environment where creative people can learn from each other. Inspired by the Bengali concept of adda—the kind of long, meandering conversations that unfold among friends—we hope to create space for meaningful connections and collective resource-sharing. Whether you’re an artist, writer, performer, or simply someone with a curiosity for creative exchange, When They Meet offers a space to share and grow. Designed and prepared by chef Lou McCarthy, our menus celebrate seasonal ingredients and aim to provide a communal dining experience that encourages connection. Each dinner is accompanied by a rotating program of performances, screenings, and workshops, shaping an evening that unfolds organically between structured moments and free-flowing discussion. In an era of fast-paced instant gratification, we aim to practice slowness, kindness and empathy. While many of our guests enjoy a drink, we maintain a sober-friendly atmosphere. The goal is a space where people feel present and engaged. Poster by @koenzegwu

thank you so much for coming to When They Meet, Chapter 7 — Blind Dates! couldn’t make it? we hope to see you at Chapter 8 on Sunday, 20 July at @strongroom.venue with performances by @alex.haydn @_awo_world_ @conradrayner020 (not blind dates!) 📷 @elisha_tawe

Just 4 days to go! Our night of matchmaking, poetry, and sensual storytelling is just around the bend and we’ve only got a few tickets left! Alongside the chance to connect, you’ll experience live poetry from @ellamonnerat @koenzegwu and @arcadiamolinas . A mini workshop will also be hosted with @marianacheniaux exploring orgasms through visual narratives. It’s all happening soon so grab your ticket now! We’ve also got a brand new sous chef, (@_foodryn ) so expect some tweaks to the menu.

We’re going two for two with our matchmaking and you’re all invited! Have a bite and meet the potential love of your life or at worst the night. We’ll be @strongroom.venue this time and we’ve laid out the house rules for you: For each course you will be matched with a different person In the workshops and breaks you will have the opportunity to connect with people you weren’t matched with Any questions please dm @when.they.meet or email us at [email protected] - we get that blind dating can be a bit intimidating so we’re here if you need to talk through it before getting a ticket.

meet the love of your life (or at least eat some great food) a few things we think you should know: • for each course you will be matched with a different person • in the workshops and breaks you will have the opportunity to connect with people you weren’t matched with • please BYOB - this is hosted at a furniture shop and we won’t be providing drinks thank you @taylor___meade for having us any questions please dm @when.they.meet or @ellamonnerat - we get that blind dating can be a bit intimidating so we’re here if you need to talk through it before getting a ticket are you coming?

our next dinner will be at @theploughe9 on Monday, 18th November. while the menu and programming are yet to be announced, you can already book your ticket through the link in bio. see you there! special thanks to @billyastonmyattbeard and @oceanloren for your readings at chapter 3

thank you for joining us last tuesday at @theploughe9 ! we are excited to welcome lewis smith (@kind_of_embaressed ) to our team we hope to see you again at the next one