Along the King's Road
Tuesday, 8 March 2022 – Tuesday, 8 March 2022
Free Admission
This year, International Women’s Day celebrations are taking place beyond just 8 March in Chelsea. From yoga workshops to in-store events and all-female DJ line-ups, mark this important time of year in a whole host of ways this month.
A month of female DJ sets at Bluebird
Bluebird Chelsea are celebrating the whole month with a line-up of female DJs every Friday throughout March.
With previous sets including Cafe del Mar in Malta, London-born DJ Miranda starts the series on Friday, 4 March before the restaurant welcomes DJ Carly’s eclectic repertoire of myriad styles. The DJ and producer has residencies including The Arts Club and Annabel’s Mayfair, alongside regular appearances at high profile events including the Cannes Lions and Monaco Formula One Grand Prix.
Head down on 18 March to catch 90s-house and disco-influenced DJ Rachel, who also infuses her varies sets with future soul and electronica. A regular at Sky Garden and Quaglinos, it’s sure to be a great night. And finally, Toronto-based DJ Annie closes the months with the final set on 25 March. The DJ, radio host and club promotor can usually be found at Ace Hotel Shoreditch where her NIGHT DREAMS set is a haven for fans of Hip Hop, Grime, Trap and R&B.
A week of events at Astrid & Miyu
Female-founded jewellery brand Astrid & Miyu is taking the whole week to celebrate International Women’s Day with a series of events. All profits will go to the Lady Garden Foundation – a national women’s health charity raising awareness and funding for gynaecological cancer. From life drawing to nipple tassel workshops (yes, really!), every event is designed around female empowerment. The schedule runs from 7-11 March, with candle making and life drawing taking place in their King’s Road store. You can buy tickets to all events here.
Nourish body, heart and mind at Triyoga
Explore yoga for total wellbeing at Triyoga Chelsea on Saturday 12 march. Designed to address women’s physical, mental and emotional health through a full spectrum of yoga practices to nourish women’s bodies and promote vitality, the IWD workshop with Anji Gopel will be an uplifting but grounded practice. Suitable for all ages and levels, you can book your ticket here. Seven days of recordings are included with the ticket price of £30.
Winemakers afternoon tea at 28-50
Celebrate women in the wine industry and world-renowned female winemakers with 28-50 Chelsea’s interpretation of the quintessential afternoon tea party. Pre book for just £60 per person to enjoy five of exquisite fine wines with Ksenia Karpenko, their sommelier, guiding through with interesting explanations and insights. The wines are also paired with tasters – mini versions of their most popular dishes – including truffle arancini and salmon ceviche. For those with a sweet tooth, they will also include their famous chocolate madeleines with creme anglaise and scones with champagne infused strawberry jam and clotted cream, each perfectly chosen to accompany and complement the chosen wines. Find out more here and book via 020 7499 1076 or email chelsea@2850.co.uk.
Workout in comfort thanks to Sweaty Betty
Sweaty Betty are celebrating the barriers that women have broken while wearing sports bras and so, every bra you purchase from 3-9 March, they will donate one to the Sweaty Betty Foundation (find out more here) to help young girls get active… without the uncomfortable ‘jiggle’! Why not try their quiz (here) to find out the perfect style for you before you shop in store?
