Cities Without Houses: everything we've been up to this month

One Night Only dinners, Design Week celebrations, album release parties, and more – discover all the events our CWH members have enjoyed over the past few weeks

By Soho House

With everything from live performances by global names and celebrations to mark Lunar New Year, to House of Wellness activities and a whole host of dinners, it’s been a busy time for our Cities Without Houses members around the world. Scroll on for the highlights – and don’t forget to keep an eye on the events page for everything CWH-related you can look forward to in the weeks to come.

A weekend of classical art at Garh Palace

New Delhi

New Delhi members experienced a very special weekend of classical art and heritage in Rajasthan during a private visit to the Garh Palace in Bundi. They spent a day and a half exploring the palace’s frescoed chambers, ancient step wells, cenotaphs, and more, with insights into the preservation of Indian craft from heritage experts and guides along the way. As twilight fell, members gathered for a Kathak recital in the palace grounds, followed by a candlelit dinner.

Album release party: Vacancy by Ari Lennox

Washington D.C.

Cities Without Houses members headed to Manifest 002 in Union Square, Washington D.C. for a night of music, drinks and creative connections to celebrate the release of Ari Lennox’s third studio album.

Madrid Art Week kick-off dinner

Madrid

As the art and design worlds flocked to Madrid to celebrate Art Week, we invited our Cities Without Houses community and local friends to Bowman Hal Gallery for a One Night Only dinner curated by chef Javier Bonet, founder of Sala de Despiece. The event coincided with the official presentation of US artist Paul McCarthy’s exhibition at the gallery, showcasing pieces from his last project, and brought together leading creative figures from art, design, fashion, and culture.

One Night Only: Lunar New Year dinner

San Francisco

Our Cities Without Houses San Francisco community came together to celebrate Lunar New Year over a One Night Only family-style feast at The Happy Crane. Members toasted the Year of the Fire Horse while indulging in modern Chinese food by chef James Perry.

Luna New Year with Ruby Chow’s

Atlanta

Guests marked the Lunar New Year with friends at Ruby Chow’s in Atlanta. They enjoyed House cocktails, Chinese-fusion dishes, and sounds by DJ TheNorthTheNorthTheNorth, celebrating the occasion in style.

A nightcap with Lena Waithe

Washington D.C.

Following a preview production of trinity at Baltimore Center Stage, our Washington D.C. cohort enjoyed a nightcap at Hotel Ulysses with the play’s writer, Lena Waithe. They were joined by Issa Rae – one of the stars of the show – along with Baltimore creatives, and toasted the night together with our friends at Viarae.

House of Wellness with Happy Hour Pilates and Perfect Hideaways

Cape Town

Guests came together for a wellness morning at Villa Kilimani in Constantia, in collaboration with Happy Hour Pilates and Perfect Hideaways that celebrated movement, restoration, and connection. After Pilates and breathwork sessions, they enjoyed a nourishing harvest lunch.

House of Wellness with Pastry Pace

Dublin

In the first of a new series, House of Wellness gave Dublin members a morning dedicated to movement, recovery, and connection at Bold Studios. A 5k run got the blood flowing, followed by a recovery session using Hyperice compression boots and electrolyte-packed hydration from Cadence drinks, plus a pop-up from SAYSKY. They were also treated to a live DJ set by Angel Arutura, and enjoyed a post-run feast hosted by Tom Hayes of Mowgli.

Street Smash and Picantes at The44

Lisbon

Guests gathered in Lisbon to celebrate the opening of The44, Street Smash Burgers’ new speakeasy. The44 launched with an exclusive menu, paired with Picantes and a selection of House classics.

Soho House x NOMAD afterparty at Samigo Fuel

Zurich

In collaboration with NOMAD Circle, we invited guests to a one-of-a-kind afterparty at Samigo’s iconic fuel station, which was transformed for the night into a lively social hub.

Guests enjoyed signature Picante cocktails and music in the heart of St Moritz.