18.10|London Authors' Meeting
2025-10-18 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Atrium, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
Dariusz Zeller and Remi Juśkiewicz cordially invite you to another London Authors’ Meeting, which will take place on 18 October at 5 p.m. in the Atrium Hall.

Admission is free.

18.10| POSK Opera: Cracovians and Highlanders!
2025-10-18 19:00 - 22:30 | Teatr POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
POSK Opera continues its cycle of Polish opera productions with a patriotic comic opera based on national folklore, premiered in Warsaw in March 1794.
The opera explores themes of love with star-crossed lovers but also political intrigue, with the Cracovians and Highlanders representing different regions and cultures in Poland.
The libretto is by Wojciech Bogusławski, considered to be the father of Polish Theatre and the music by Jan Stefani.
Director: Sławomir Gaudyn. Musical Director: Stephen Ellery. Choreographer: Dariusz Brojek.
The large cast includes singers and musicians from POSK Opera’s chorus and orchestra, soloists from London and Poland, as well as dancers from folklore groups Mazury, Żywiec, Tatry and Karolinka.

Saturday: 18.10.2025 at 7 pm
Sunday: 19.10.2025 at 4 pm

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18.10| Wlodek Pawlik jazz concert
2025-10-18 20:00 - 22:30 | Jazz Cafe POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
Włodek Pawlik presents: Pawlik & Pawlik Duo!
Saturday 18 October 2025
Bar 7 pm / music 8 pm
Tickets £20 on the door and Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wodek-pawlik-presents-pawlik-pawlik-duo-tickets-1618511634869?aff=oddtdtcreator
Włodek Pawlik, a jazz pianist and composer, is the only Polish winner of the Grammy Award in jazz, for the album “Night in Calisia”!
His records have reached gold and platinum sales.
He composed music for a musical Irena about life of Irena Sendler, premiered in 2022 at the Musical Theatre in Poznań that met with enthusiastic reception from the audiences and critics
Pawlik & Pawlik Duo is a concert project of father (Włodek Pawlik) and son (Łukasz Pawlik) – two generations of a musical family.
The core of the repertoire consists of compositions by Włodek Pawlik, Grammy Award winner for his album “Night in Calisia”. In turn, Łukasz Pawlik (winner of the Berlin Jazz & Blues Award), makes himself known as a cellist, and therefore one of the few artists to use this instrument in jazz.
The duo’s music defies clear-cut classification. Apart from jazz, it contains elements of world music and highland folklore. Although both musicians are classically trained instrumentalists, their element is improvisation and what is created here and now.
Set 1: Włodek Pawlik plays his original compositions and jazz standards!
Set 2: Pawlik & Pawlik Duo: Włodek Pawlik and Łukasz Pawlik play music from their “Pawlik & Pawlik Duo” acclaimed album!

Video (Pawlik & Pawlik Duo Live @ Studio im Agnieszki Osieckiej Polish Radio3):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jq3YqSrMTI&t=148s

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19.10| POSK Opera: The Cracovians and Highlanders
2025-10-19 16:00 - 19:30 | Teatr POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom

21.10|How does bilingualism affect our thinking and perception of the world? Meeting with Jagoda Ratajczak
2025-10-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Sala Orłów, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
The Polish Library POSK in London invites you to a meeting with Jagoda Ratajczak – philologist, conference interpreter, member of the Polish Society of Sworn and Specialised Interpreters (TEPIS).
The event will take place on 21 October at 6.30 p.m. in the Eagles Room at POSK.

How does bilingualism affect our thinking and perception of the world? Does it shape our experiences, and if so, how? What does it teach us about language? What challenges are involved in learning a foreign language, and what can the process of acquiring it tell us about ourselves and our beliefs? Where does dissatisfaction or embarrassment with our language skills come from, and how can we deal with it?
Entry free!

21.10| Ballroom dancing for beginners!
2025-10-21 20:00 - 21:00 | POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
Ballroom dancing for beginners with Krzysztof and Natalia.
Every Tuesday at 8 p.m.
More information: www.krystofnatalia.co.uk

23.10| Exhibition: 1945. The End of the War?
2025-10-23 10:00 - 2025-12-22 19:00 | Sala Orłów, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
The Polish Library POSK in London invites to the exhibition about the end of the war in 1945.

Entry free.

24.10| Jazz concert: Kings of Clarinet with Mark Buckingham!
2025-10-24 20:00 - 22:30 | Jazz Cafe POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
MARK BUCKINGHAM BIG BAND: THE KINGS OF CLARINET!

The band will be playing the great tunes of the Kings of Clarinet with Mark Buckingham, Nick Charles and Bob McKay on clarinet duties for the evening. Contemporary clarinet tunes include the Gordon Goodwin writing for Eddie Daniels, plus a bit of the Bass Clarinet.

24 October
Tickets and more info: jazzcafeposk.org

25.10|The Chopin Festival 2025 in POSK
2025-10-25 | Teatr POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
Building on the successes of previous years, this year’s fourth annual Chopin Festival returns once more to the Polish Social and Cultural Centre POSK in London, on Saturday, 25th October 2025.
Exhibition in the POSK Gallery: Chopin in Posters
Posters from the Collection of Krzysztof Dydo. Exhibition jointly curated by Dobrosława Platt of the POSK Library

16:00 – 17:00
Reflections on the 2025 International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition.Lady Rose Cholmondeley (President, Chopin Society UK) and Professor John Rink (Professor of Music, University of Cambridge, and Competition jury member since 2015) share their impressions of the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition, held in Warsaw from 2 to 21 October 2025

The highlight of the Chopin Festival, come and enjoy: Andrzej Wierciński, Julia Łozowska, Lucas Krupinski, Magdalena and Łukasz Filipczak, and Alicja Kojder

21:00 – 22:30
More info and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/the-chopin-festival-2025-4564903

25.10| Opening of the exhibitions “Chopin in Posters” and “Chopin in Great Britain”
2025-10-25 15:30 - 16:30 | Galeria POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, Hammersmith, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
The Polish Library at POSK in London invites you to the opening of the exhibitions “Chopin in Posters” and “Chopin in Great Britain” on 25 October at 3.30 p.m. as part of the Chopin Festival.
Posters from Krzysztof Dydo’s collection, courtesy of Janusz Sikora-Sikorski.

25.10|Book launch of The Dolls We Left Behind by Eugenia Krajewska
2025-10-25 15:30 - 17:00 | Sala Multimedialna 4 piętro
You are warmly invited to the launch of The Dolls We Left Behind by Eugenia Krajewska, with readings from the book and conversations with the author’s editor and family.In 1940, Soviet authorities deported more than a million people from eastern Poland, tearing families from their homes and sending them to remote labour camps. Among them was Genia Wenserska, just a child living in the border town of Mołodeczno, whose world was upended overnight.The Dolls We Left Behind is her remarkable memoir, drawn from vivid memories and diary entries written in exile. It traces her family’s arrest, survival in a Siberian penal colony, and eventual escape with others fleeing to join General Anders’ Army to safety in Persia.The book is both a personal testament and a historical witness to a period in history which should be better known in the west and is not forgotten by the descendants of the families who survived Stalin’s ruthless policies.Saturday 25 October 2025, 3:30 – 5:00 pmMultimedia RoomPlease join us for this celebration of Polish wartime history and memory!

25.10| The Chopin Festival in POSK
2025-10-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Teatr POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
The Chopin Festival 2025 – Chopin Jazz

Enjoy Chopin played as Jazz by the extraordinarily talented Steve Ellery and his quintet of international musicians.

Project, made up of the following:

Steve Ellery
Felipe Gordillo
Junior Izalni
Junior Toniato
Patryk Pilasiewicz
Jonathan Heeley

25 October
Tickets and more info: shorturl.at/Ube5y

31.10| Jazz concert: GARY WILLCOX QUARTET PLAYS COLE PORTER!
2025-10-31 20:00 - 22:30 | Jazz Cafe POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
GARY WILLCOX QUARTET PLAYS COLE PORTER!An exciting jazz quartet of some of the UK’s finest musicians will play their version of some Cole Porter timeless and captivating classics! 31 OctoberTickets and more info: jazzcafeposk.org

01.11| Jazz concert: PIOTR WYLEŻOŁ & SZYMON MIKA PLAY MUSIC OF POLISH JAZZ LEGENDS!
2025-11-01 20:00 - 22:30 | Jazz Cafe POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
PIOTR WYLEŻOŁ & SZYMON MIKA PLAY MUSIC OF POLISH JAZZ LEGENDS!Outstanding jazz musicians will pay tribute to the iconic Polish jazz artists: Tomasz Stańko, Krzysztof Komeda, Zbigniew Namysłowski & more!1 NovemberTickets and more info: jazzcafeposk.org

02.11| RagAnnual25. New exhibition at POSK Gallery
2025-11-02 10:00 - 2025-11-13 20:00 | Galeria POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, Hammersmith, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
SUNDAY 2 – THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2025
FREE ENTRY: OPEN DAILY 10AM-5PM
PRIVATE VIEW: THURSDAY 6 NOVEMBER 6-8PM
ARTISTS’ TALKS: SATURDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2.30-4.30PM
Riverside Artists Group (RAG) presents its third Annual exhibition at the iconic Polish Social and Cultural Association (POSK) in Hammersmith, West London. Exhibiting 32 artists, including three new members, the show will run from 2-13 November 2025 with Artists’ Talks on Saturday, 8 November at 2.30pm.
RAG ANNUAL 25 brings together contemporary art from this noted independent group of professional artists. There is a diverse array of artistic practices which reflect a broad spectrum of styles and disciplines. The selected works represent each artist’s current concerns within their working practice.
The exhibition is both visually and intellectually stimulating. Designed and installed by RAG member John Potter, (ex-exhibitions RA), the presentation creates a cohesive and dynamic arrangement. Artworks, unless otherwise stated, are available for purchase, including paintings, drawings, prints, assemblages and sculpture.
Once again there are Artists’ Talks which will take place in the Gallery on Saturday, 8 November at 2.30pm. All visitors are welcome to join the conversation which this year will focus on colour.
It presents an opportunity to understand more about the process of making art, as well as an individual artist’s way of working.

02.11| POLISH CULTURE DAYS AT POSK! Zbigniew Wodecki performed by Robert Rozmus
2025-11-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Teatr POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
PROJECT CO-FINANCED BY THE SENATE CHANCELLERY
We invite you to the concert Chwytaj Dzień – the greatest hits of Zbigniew Wodecki performed by Robert Rozmus.
Zbigniew Wodecki, an unforgettable legend of Polish music. An outstanding artist who had dozens of golden hits to his credit. In this unique memorial concert, they will be performed once again by Robert Rozmus. We invite you to a unique musical journey, an inspiring story about an extraordinary man.
On the stage of the POSK Theatre, you will hear the greatest hits from Zbigniew Wodecki’s vast and diverse repertoire.
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04.11| The Józef Piłsudski Institute in London: a portrait of Aleksandra Piłsudska
2025-11-04 11:00 - 2025-11-30 19:00 | Sala Seledynowa
The Józef Piłsudski Institute in London cordially invites you to visit and view the Exhibit of the Month.
In November, we are presenting a unique work from the Institute’s collection — a portrait of Aleksandra Piłsudska from 1950, painted by Kazimierz Pacewicz.
This remarkable painting, depicting the wife of Marshal Józef Piłsudski, is a valuable part of our collection, reminding us of Aleksandra Piłsudska’s patriotic commitment and social activism in exile.
The Józef Piłsudski Institute in London
We invite you to visit us during the Institute’s opening hours. Come and discover the history captured in the portrait!
The Institute is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 to 19:00 and every first Saturday of the month from 11:00 to 15:00.
Admission is free!

07.11| Jazz concert: CHRIS DEAN QUARTET: JAZZ MEETS BRAZIL!
2025-11-07 20:00 - 22:30 | Jazz Cafe POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
An unforgettable evening of rhythm, romance & Rio cool! The warmth of Rio & the cool of classic jazz… Cool. Classy. Totally captivating!

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07.11 Jazz concert: The Chris Dean Quartet Presents: Jazz Meets Brazil
2025-11-07 20:00 - 22:30 | Jazz Cafe POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
THE CHRIS DEAN QUARTET: JAZZ MEETS BRAZIL!An unforgettable evening of rhythm, romance, and Rio cool! Step into the warmth of Rio and the cool of classic jazz… Cool. Classy. Totally captivating.The Chris Dean Quartet Presents: Jazz Meets Brazil – a sizzling night of bossa nova, samba, and swing, blending the heart of Brazilian rhythm with the soul of jazz. 7 November Tickets and more info: jazzcafeposk.org

08.11|National Reading: Poetry of Jan Kochanowski
2025-11-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Sala Malinowa
The Polish Embassy in London and the Polish Library POSK invite you to the National Reading: Jan Kochanowski, which will take place on Saturday, 8 November at 4 p.m.
We cordially invite you to attend!

08.11|Zespół Pieśni i Tańca ŻYWIEC: Jubilee Concert and Feast!
2025-11-08 18:00 - 22:30 | Teatr POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
Zespół Pieśni i Tańca ŻYWIEC invites you to a Jubilee Concert and Feast celebrating 60 years of the ensemble’s activity and promotion of Polish tradition and folk culture in Great Britain.
November 8, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
POSK Theater
The evening will consist of two parts:
1. CONCERT “60 years have passed like a single day…” , during which the multi-generational Żywiec family will take the guests on a journey through the colorful lands of our homeland.
2. A FEAST, with live music, dancing, and singing, combined with a warm buffet dinner with a country table full of traditional Polish delicacies.
Evening attire is required.
Reservations: 07763375583

08.11| Dorota Miśkiewicz & Marek Napiórkowski concert
2025-11-08 20:00 - 22:30 | Jazz Cafe POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
DOROTA MIŚKIEWICZ & MAREK NAPIÓRKOWSKIThis concert, a fusion of the personalities of the multiple winners of Jazz Forum magazine’s “Jazz Top” poll in the categories of Vocalist and Guitarist of the Year, demonstrates how much can happen on stage and in sound using two fundamental instruments: guitar and voice. The concert program includes the most famous songs from Dorota Miśkiewicz’s solo albums, as well as gems of Polish song (Młynarski, Osiecka, Czubaszek), and jazz standards in new interpretations. 8 November Tickets and more info: https://tinyurl.com/5b8zuftp

09.11| The presentation of the wartime German Enigma machine at POSK!
2025-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
On Sunday 9th November 2025 at the Polish and Cultural Association building (POSK) in Hammersmith, Dr Simon Selby, Honorary Consul for the Republic of Poland, will be presenting POSK with a life size reconstruction model of the wartime German Enigma machine, whose secret military messages were transcribed in seemingly indecipherable codes, first broken by Polish cryptographers. The methods used by the Polish code breakers were later imitated and developed by British cryptographers like Alan Turing at Bletchley Park, saved countless lives of Allied soldiers and were reputed to have shortened the Second World War by at least 2 years.
The process will be described at the presentation ceremony by Dr Simon Selby and by Dr Andrzej Suchcitz, retired chief archivist at the Sikorski Institute and Polish Museum. The model will be on display at the POSK entrance hall for an indeterminate period. It will be placed in a specially constructed display cabinet and will be accompanied by clear signage giving the history of the Enigma code breaking project in both Polish and English.

09.11| Polish Independence Day celebrations!
2025-11-09 16:00 - 18:30 | Teatr POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
We cordially invite you to the Independence Day celebrations!
Zjednoczenie Polskie has been organising Independence Day celebrations for many years. Details of this year’s celebrations:
Sunday, 9 November 2025
12:00 Holy Mass for the Homeland at St. Andrew Bobola Church
16:00 Academy, POSK Polish Social & Cultural Association Theatre
Free registration required:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/obchody-narodowego…

09.11|Legends enchanted in sounds
2025-11-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Studio POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
Promotion of Izabella Konar’s album with the participation of songwriters.
Piano recital by Dr Dorota B. Jabłońska-Mazurek.
Performance by artists from Piwnica pod Big Benem.
Performance by an artistic group from the Fryderyk Chopin Polish School in Bath.
Painting exhibition.
Hosted by Agnieszka Kuchnia-Wołosiewicz.

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13.11| The Century of Deception: The Birth of The Hoax in the Eighteenth Century - lecture by Ian Keable
2025-11-13 20:00 - 21:00 | Sala Malinowa
The Century of Deception: The Birth of The Hoax in the Eighteenth Century – lecture by Ian KeableThe 1700s was a period when the people of England seemed to be especially gullible. They believed a woman could give birth to rabbits; a man could climb inside a two pint bottle and sing inside it; and where a blond-haired European could write a book claiming that he was born in Taiwan.These hoaxes weren’t just written about extensively in newspapers and journals but also brilliantly and amusingly depicted by satirical artists such as William Hogarth and James Gillray. In this entertaining talk Ian demonstrates how 18th century hoaxes are memorable not only for their imaginative nature but also because of the differing motives of the tricksters.Ian Keable gained a First Class degree from Oxford University, qualified as a Chartered Accountant and then became a Professional Magician. He is a Member of TheInner Magic Circle. In 2014 he published Charles Dickens Magician: Conjuring in Life, Letters & Literature. He now divides his time between performing magic, giving talks and researching and writing.His latest book is The Century of Deception: The Birth of the Hoax in Eighteenth-Century England. 13 November 8.00 pmMore info: theartssocietychiswick.org.uk

14.11| Jazz concert: The Big Colors Big Band
2025-11-14 20:00 - 22:30 | Jazz Cafe POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
IG COLORS BIG BAND PLAYS MID-CENTURY COOL!The Big Colors Big Band featuring Brandon Allen, Mark Armstrong, Jakub Klimiuk, Kate Williams and Special Guest vocalist, Jo Harrop!Mid-Century Cool – the music of Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, John Coltrane and more!.. 14 November Tickets and more info: jazzcafeposk.org

15.11| Performance! Teatr POSK Dzieciom: Jaś i Małgosia
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Teatr POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
Discover all past and upcoming shows by the children’s theatre Teatr POSK Dzieciom (TPD), founded in 2023 to create top-quality theatre for children and adults. Our mission: performances that inspire, engage, and delight audiences of all ages.

The theatre will bring to life the extraordinary tale of JAS AND MAŁGOSIA (fairy tale Hansel and Gretel) in Polish, who set off on an adventurous journey, where a sweet gingerbread house, the mysterious Baba Yaga and the power of brotherly courage await them. It is a story full of magic, laughter and emotion, which shows that together you can overcome any difficulty!
Performance dates: Saturday, 15th and 22nd November – 10:00 a.m./4:00 p.m.,
Sunday, 16th and 23rd November – 1:00 p.m./4:00 p.m.
Scan the QR code on the poster for more information!
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15.11| Remembering Katyń Victims - Honouring Memory, Fostering Dialogue.
2025-11-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Sala Malinowa
Remembering Katyń Victims – Honouring Memory, Fostering Dialogue.Join us for an evening of remembrance, culture, and conversation at POSK. We will honour the victims of Katyń while exploring how memory and history continue to shape the lives of younger generations.The evening begins with a talk on the Katyń Massacre, followed by a screening of The Last Witness by director Piotr Szkopiak — a drama that deals with the impact of the political intrigue in the UK after the Second World War, surrounding the Katyń Massacre of over twenty thousand Polish servicemen and intelligentsia in Russia.The programme concludes with a Q&A with the director, creating space for discussion, reflection, and sharing experiences within our community.Saturday 15th November at 5.00pm – Sala MalinowaFree entry – reserve your seat online: https://shorturl.at/37EEc

15.11| ROB LUFT QUARTET concert
2025-11-15 20:00 - 22:30 | Jazz Cafe POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, W6 0RF, United Kingdom
ROB LUFT QUARTET

Rob is undeniably one of the most exciting jazz guitarists in Europe of his generation. Hailing from London, this award-winning virtuoso has garnered comparisons to legends such as John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia & Kurt Rosenwinkel.

Line up:

Rob Luft – electric guitar
Coren Sithers – tenor saxophone
Will Sach – double bass
Corrie Dick – drums and percussion

15/11
8.00pm
Tickets and more info: jazzcafeposk.org
