WANTING: Frank Ocean x Childish Gambino | The Village Table
About this Event
WANTING | Frank Ocean's Channel Orange x Childish Gambino's Because The Internet
Friday 14 August 2026
The Village Table, Croydon
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
What are we really searching for?
Released just a year apart, Channel Orange and Because The Internet captured a generation navigating ambition, relationships, identity and life in an increasingly connected world.
One explored love, status, self-discovery and longing.
The other examined loneliness, digital culture and the search for meaning in an always-online age.
Together, they form a compelling conversation about what we chase, what we value and what ultimately fulfils us.
WANTING invites guests to experience both albums through communal listening, thoughtful conversation and shared reflection.
This is not a club night.
It is not background music.
It is an opportunity to slow down, engage with two landmark records and connect with others through the stories they tell.
What to Expect
• Full album listening experience
• Guided discussion and reflection
• Food and drinks available to purchase
• Intimate and welcoming atmosphere
• Community-led conversation
• A room full of people who love music
The Albums
Channel Orange
Frank Ocean's critically acclaimed debut album remains one of the defining records of the 2010s, exploring love, desire, ambition and self-discovery through genre-defying songwriting and storytelling.
Because The Internet
Childish Gambino's ambitious second studio album explores identity, isolation, success and the complexities of life online, creating a portrait of a generation searching for connection.
About The Village Table
The Village Table is Reconnect's monthly listening experience in Croydon.
Each session pairs landmark albums with meaningful conversation, creating space for people to connect through music, ideas and shared experiences.
Whether you're revisiting these albums or hearing them in a new way, WANTING offers an opportunity to experience them differently.
Tickets are limited.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 16.96 to GBP 27.80
