The Secret Lab
Welcome to the experimental laboratory of Date Alec Today. This is the testing ground for interactive maps, scrapers, automated discovery engines, and wacky side projects.
📡 Sources & Useful Links
A transparent breakdown of where our live data comes from, the platforms we scrape and geocode, future ingestion targets, and where we source our date & event ideas.
Nightlife, pop-up cocktail bars, secret clubs, comedy nights & immersive events.
Art exhibitions, West End theatre, museum lates, food festivals & city highlights.
Quirky exhibitions, viral aesthetic popups, hidden rooftops & unusual things to do.
Artisan craft masterclasses, food tasting walking tours, cooking classes & unique hosts.
Pottery wheel throwing, rug tufting, mosaic making, terrarium building & baking.
Candlelight concerts, immersive art spaces, viral dining popups & themed interactive experiences.
Independent nightlife ticketing, university & student events, music gigs & live club sessions.
Independent community meetups, creative panels, outdoor socials & niche special interest events.
London Activities Map
11,000+ scraped & geocoded London events, popup bars, live gigs, theatre shows, exhibitions, and hidden gems across DesignMyNight, Time Out, and Secret London.
Launch Discovery Map →Workshops & Maker Classes
Creative pottery classes, cooking sessions, rug tufting, cocktail masterclasses, and glassblowing studios across London and Hertfordshire.
Explore Workshops →Date Ideas & Spots
Interactive guide to fun date ideas, retro arcades, rooftop mini-golf, dessert lounges, and scenic walks with vibe and area filters.
View Date Ideas →Singles & Dating Events
Live schedule of singles mixers, speed dating sessions, activity-based social events, and matchmaking nights across the capital.
Check Event Schedule →Nerd Gatherings & Plans
Major conventions, video game tournaments, tabletop clubs, LANs, hackspaces, and future event roadmaps (MCM Comic Con, WASD, UK Games Expo & local meetups).
Explore Gatherings →Cinema Events & Rooftops
Curated guide to open-air rooftop cinemas, multi-course immersive dining films (Taste Film), castle park screenings (Adventure Cinema), and rooftop playgrounds (Roof East).
View Screenings & Menus →