Every second Monday of the month, 7-10pm
Join us on the second Monday of every month, 7-10pm, for our new Monday Multilingual Mingle, a relaxed evening for language lovers and curious conversationalists alike.
This is a space to unwind, connect and chat in any language you choose. English is welcome, of course, but we especially encourage the use of other languages, whether it’s one you miss speaking, one you’re learning or one you simply want to practice.
Please note: this isn’t a language lesson, just a friendly, informal space to meet new people, practice conversation and celebrate linguistic diversity.
Two multilingual booksellers (who speak English, French, Spanish and Mandarin) will be around to answer questions, suggest fun language games and point you towards the few but growing non-English books in our collection.
We always welcome donations, but during this event we especially encourage book donations in non-English languages.
You’re welcome to drop in at any time between 7 and 10pm and stay for as long (or as little) as you like.
As always, nobody turned away for lack of funds!
This event is eligible for TPL Patreon Pass
Monday 10th August Special Edition: the ABC of Translation!
In this workshop, we will meander through the folds of translation—hover, linger, as we unravel the layers, at once familiar and oddly askew.
We will explore translation as laborious utterance, when one translates their interiority into transmissable codes; close reading, when translating words of an unfamiliar language into a definition in familiar language; or attentive listening, when attempting to read through the opacity in meanings.
The workshop holds space for many languages. All are welcome, whatever tongues you bring.
This is a series of two workshops led by curator Stephanie Chung. The next one the DEF of Translation will explore what is left unheard in translation. You’re welcome to join either or both.
FACILITATOR
Stephanie Chung is a curator from Hong Kong, currently based in London. This series of workshops is developed from her ongoing research in language politics. She previously ran a similar workshop as part of Refrains on the Edge of Appearance, an exhibition at outhouse gallery, curated by Charmaine Wah. She has delivered projects with organisations including Deptford X, Chisenhale Studios, and Cubitt Artists, and was a Curatorial Fellow at Goldsmiths CCA (2024-25).