On St Valentine’s Day, we have an exclusive PRIVATE PARTY at Karamel, hosted by our very own Preeti, along with a handful of Aquarian friends celebrating their birthdays.

An exclusive Alternative Valentines birthday party event Entry strictly by Invite only

DRESS CODES: Glam & Glitz - think Sparkles meets the movies;

Retro & Vintage - think 70s, 80s, 90s revival; or choose decade of your birth :)

Alternatively, Dress as your Favourite Influencer, Cultural Icon, Scientist, Change-maker, Sportsperson, Character from an Iconic Movie;

5pm - Kids Zone (Under-8s plus their families). RSVP via Ticket link (above) to reserve your family tickets.

7pm - Doors open for Welcome drinks, delicious Vegan foods, Chai & chat, mix and mingle. RSVP via Ticket link (above) to reserve your place.

8pm - Live music starts.

9pm - Curated performances by special guests

9.30pm - Desserts, Cake cutting, Coffees/teas/hot chocolate, Mocktails.

9.45pm to midnight - DJs and Participatory Dance Sets

Midnight - Last orders & Carriages

MIDNIGHT-12.30AM - Clear-up & CLOSE.....

Bar open throughout the night

ALSO: A Quiet Zone for those wishing to chill and relax with selection of traditional board games available.

LINE-UP OF MUSICIANS: Jazz singer-songwriter, Eleonora Kouneni and her Quartet will present a special set of songs centred around love in all of its forms — having it, losing it, and longing for it! The show will include timeless classics, jazz re‑imaginings of original material from her debut EP, and a preview of fresh arrangements of upbeat jazz standards marked for release in early 2026.

With Chris Lee on piano, Martin Young on double bass and Manuel Filgueiras on drums.

Expect an intimate, elegant, modern, expressive take on the Smooth Jazz tradition.

Specially Curated Performances from the Karamel family of musicians, artists and poets including Denise, Unnati, Jataneel, Archita, Sanjoy, Ruma, Paul, and many more.

Second half: Instructor-led Dances to get in the Mood for Dancing.

DJ sets - Dance like no-one's watching as Preeti's favourite DJs will be On the Decks:
DJ Ritu aka Ritu Khurana

DJ Marc Williams aka Oddchild Music

Guest appearance by DJ Swami aka Diamond Duggal

The chefs in the Karamel Kitchen will be offering a festive KIDS and VEGAN BIRTHDAY MENU of delicious foods from 5pm til 9.30pm.

Turn up early to avoid disappointment!

Karamel is at 4 Coburg Road, London N22 6UJ.

MAP & DIRECTIONS l to Karamel N22 | Collage Arts. Visit https://maps.app.goo.gl/U4n7e4fBmJozvPNd6?g_st=ac

PARKING - FREE from 6.30pm - On street parking right outside venue on Coburg Road (single yellow line).

PUBLIC TRANSPORT - Nearest Tube/Train : WOOD GREEN (Piccadilly line) / ALEXANDRA PALACE (Great Northern to Highbury & Islington, Old Street and in other direction Hertford, Cambridge).

BUSES to Wood Green - W3, 123, 221, 29, and many more.

Email karamel8775@gmail.com for any queries, special needs or dietary requirements.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Is there an entry fee: No, this is free invited event only.

In lieu of gifts or presents, please make a donation to Collage Community via Go Fund Me page. Link to follow by 10 Feb.

Hand-made cards & messages of love and peace are special and will be put up on the birthday message board.

If I stay 'til the end, can I car pool with or accompany another guest on public transport, who is going to my part of town? Drop Preeti a message and she'll match you with a guest going in the same direction. Great opportunity to make a new friend too :)

If I stay over, where could I stay TravelLodge Wood Green. GreenRooms Wood Green. Compton Apartments on Mayes Road. AirBnB apartments in Turnpike Lane. Premier Inn New Southgate. Any BnB in Hornsey, Muswell Hill, Crouch End.

Any other Qs, message Preeti via socials or mobile.

SEE YOU THERE