4 Insane Things You Can Do In London That Will Take You To The ‘Future’

Georgie Jones • 2 March, 2016

In our rapidly advancing world, it’s no surprise that technology has seeped into our social lives. From silent discos and vamped-up laser displays to crazy virtual reality experiences, London is not short of bringing us cool new things to see and try out. Here are just a few of the ‘futuristic’ events happening in the city…

1. Flowbot Presents Drinks Outside the Box @ STYX, Friday 4th March

Flowbot will be docking in east London tonight to unveil their latest self-pour, cashless bar which promises to make queuing at festival and event bars a thing of the past. It’s being held at STYX, which has an indoor bar serving cocktails and a large garden and boasts a magical atmosphere where life meets myth. Created by resident theatre set designers, STYX features their famous man made river, meandering through a host of hand-built structures and finally ending in Loven, the fresh baked, wood-fired pizza pop-up. The night will run from 6pm-2am, with DJs setting the roof on fire with your favourite party tracks all night long. Tickets are a bargain at £5 and include a free beer if you buy through Fever here.

nights-out-london — [The self-pour, cashless bar]

2. To The Lazer Cave, 4th March

Combine high-tech, draw-dropping laser displays with the UK’s best Disco, Techno and House music and you’re in for one hell of a night. ‘To the lazer cave’ will be joined by guest Justin Robertson, in order to celebrate their 6th birthday in true glitter-bomb fashion. Head down the The Laundry in London Fields tonight, cover yourself in sparkles and sequins and get ready to dance your way into a celestial future. You’re also fully equipped with your own laser and UV on entry. Tickets are only £13, and you can also get them on the app, Fever here. Now that is futuristic.

3. Otra Vista Social Club: London’s Ultimate Silent Dance Floor and Chill Out Dark Room

The renowned Farringdon venue, Dans le Noir?, is hijacking the senses of London’s clubbers with this entirely unique experience. On Friday 22nd April, they’re launching an event that’s giving the ever-popular silent disco trend one hell of a twist. Not only will you enjoy the thrill of partying with headphones, but you’ll also be able to explore (albeit not with you eyes) the Chill Out dark room. Talk about dancing like no one’s watching! Entry to the event, which will run weekly, is £19 (but only £9 if you’ve eaten in the restaurant beforehand). It also includes the silent disco headphones and a free cocktail or drink.

4. wonder.land, The National Theatre

wonder.land, the new digitally revamped adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, which is running at The National Theatre, comes with a free exhibition. This immersive and interactive installation aims to signify the strange online/offline crossover our world is currently faced with. Here, you’ll get to experience a virtual reality music video with a 360° landscape of pulsating gardens,play with a physically reactive Kinect version of the wonderland and even meet an Augmented Reality magic mirror wall. Sound like your type of crazy? Then head on down to the Wolfson Gallery on the Southbank.

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