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Black History Month - What's on

October 2023 sees another busy programme of events and activities for those of all ages and interests in celebration of Black arts, culture and heritage. Exhibitions, performances and workshops cover film, music, poetry and local archive collections plus intergenerational sessions to explore connections within communities. Keep an eye on the Black History Month page on our website for full details.
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- Date
- 31/08/2023 (10:00) - 19/11/2023 (17:00)
- Location:
- Hertsmere Rd, London E14 4AL, Museum of London Docklands, No 1, West India Quay
- Description
- Free display exploring the underrepresented history of Indian indenture in the British Caribbean
- Date
- 26/09/2023 (11:00) - 01/10/2023 (18:00)
- Location:
- 77-82 Whitechapel High St, London E1 7QX, Whitechapel Gallery
- Description
- Somali Museum UK is a virtual and physical container for the stories of Somalia and Somali people based globally and in the UK.
- Date
- 27/09/2023 (13:30-15:00)
- Location:
- E1 5HU, London, The Brady Arts and Community Centre192-196 Hanbury Street
- Description
- Come along on Wednesday afternoons or evenings to hone your skills or learn how to use a variety of media. The theme for the first half of the Autumn term 2023 is Black History Month.
- Date
- 27/09/2023 (18:30-20:00)
- Location:
- E1 5HU, London, The Brady Arts and Community Centre192-196 Hanbury Street
- Description
- Come along on Wednesday afternoons or evenings to hone your skills or learn how to use a variety of media. The theme for the first half of the Autumn term 2023 is Black History Month.
- Date
- 28/09/2023 (19:30-23:00)
- Location:
- 15 Cabot Square London E14 4QT, Boisdale of Canary Wharf
- Description
- Rebecca is a talented multi-genre artist
- Date
- 29/09/2023 (20:00-22:00)
- Location:
- 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, London E1 6LA, Rich Mix
- Description
- Celebrate the launch of Kalaf Epalanga's debut novel Whites Can Dance Too.
- Date
- 01 (09:00) - 31/10/2023 (17:00)
- Location:
- 2 Butcher Row, E14 8DS, London, Yurt Café
- Description
- Kay Kante paints East London streetscenes, reflecting life around their home in East London.
- Date
- 01/10/2023 (12:00-16:00)
- Location:
- 93-95 Mile End Road, Genesis Cinema, London E14UJ
- Description
- Short film exploring manhood through the generations.
- Date
- 01/10/2023 (19:30-21:00)
- Location:
- 35-47 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E1 6LA, Rich Mix
- Description
- Brazillian singer and multi-instrumentalist Bia Ferreira makes her debut in London!
- Date
- 02/10/2023 (09:30) - 26/11/2023 (21:00)
- Location:
- 2 Cotall St, London E14 6TL, Poplar Union
- Description
- Shilonite Simon-Mathurin's project 'Living Legacies: 75 Years On' commemorates the 75th anniversary of Windrush
- Date
- 02/10/2023 (19:30-21:00)
- Location:
- Chisenhale Dance Space, Chisenhale Road E3 5QZ
- Description
- Dance Classes in Lindy Hop and Jazz with Angela Andrew
- Date
- 03/10/2023 (12:00-16:00)
- Location:
- 160 Whitechapel Road, Grocers Wing, London E1 1BJ, Tower Hamlets Town Hall
- Description
- "Staying Together As One" is an exhibition of Somali artefacts from personal collections and from the Powell Cotton Museum in Kent.
- Date
- 04/10/2023 (13:30-15:00)
- Location:
- E1 5HU, London, The Brady Arts and Community Centre192-196 Hanbury Street
- Description
- Come along on Wednesday afternoons or evenings to hone your skills or learn how to use a variety of media. The theme for the first half of the Autumn term 2023 is Black History Month.
- Date
- 04/10/2023 (18:30-20:00)
- Location:
- E1 5HU, London, The Brady Arts and Community Centre192-196 Hanbury Street
- Description
- Come along on Wednesday afternoons or evenings to hone your skills or learn how to use a variety of media. The theme for the first half of the Autumn term 2023 is Black History Month.
- Date
- 05/10/2023 (10:00-15:15)
- Description
- Let's Walk & Learn walks will be looking at the history of the Docklands in relation to the transatlantic slave.
- Date
- 05/10/2023 (11:15-12:45)
- Location:
- 52 Strattondale St, Cubitt Town Library, London E14 3HG
- Description
- Linda Yon explores the history of St Helena, its role in the slave trade, as well as its present-day people, culture and island life.
- Date
- 06 (09:00) - 28/10/2023 (19:00)
- Location:
- 192-196 Hanbury Street, Brady Arts Centre, London E1 5HU
- Description
- Alternative Arts presents an exhibition of diverse images by black British photographers.
- Date
- 06/10/2023 (18:00-22:30)
- Location:
- 2 Cotall St, London E14 6TL, Poplar Union
- Description
- Come down to enjoy an open mic night with food, drinks, music and good vibes.
- Date
- 06/10/2023 (18:30-20:30)
- Location:
- Hertsmere Rd, London E14 4AL, Museum of London Docklands, No 1, West India Quay
- Description
- Museum of London Docklands is partnering with The New Black Film Collective for a screening and Q&A. Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess is a documentary about Jamaica's only female National Hero.
- Date
- 06 (21:30) - 07/10/2023 (00:45)
- Location:
- 15 Cabot Square London E14 4QT, Boisdale of Canary Wharf
- Description
- See London's original soul man, award-winning singer Reuben Richards.