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Music, film, workshops, heritage and more form the mainstay of varied, month-long programme of events and activities to mark Black History Month 2021.
In addition to the wide array of events listed, Museum of London Docklands have a great programme for Black History Month throughout October.
You can learn about key moments in London’s Black history with an interactive timeline, drop in to a weekend storytelling session with Soup Stories, inspired from the new display ‘Feeding Black: Community, Power & Place’ and explore the stories of past Black Londoners with a digital trail for the who of half term week.
Local organisation Trapped in Zone One are creating two new community murals in Tower Hamlets which showcases the rich diversity of the borough and honour a community champion who is an inspiration to young people in Tower Hamlets. For details to how you can get involved in these FREE creative workshops please visit their website.
For the full programme of events, see listings below or download our 2021 brochure.
CREATE LEARN ENGAGE ENJOY
- Date
- 29/09/2021 (10:00) - 22/01/2022 (18:00)
- Location:
- Whitechapel Gallery 77-82 Whitechapel High St E1 7QX
- Description
- Major solo exhibition showcasing clay-based work, collection displays and new commissions as a nod to Gates's socially-engaged work and wider artistic practice. Part of a multi-venue presentation from three London galleries, dedicated to clay.
- Date
- 01 (09:00) - 27/10/2021 (17:00)
- Location:
- Brady Arts Centre 192-196 Hanbury Street London E1 5HU
- Description
- The show is a photographic celebration of black culture, perception and moving personal experience.
- Date
- 18 (10:35) - 22/10/2021 (15:00)
- Location:
- Brady Arts Centre 192-196 Hanbury Street London E1 5HU
- Description
- This is a free theatre opportunity for schools as part of Tower Hamlets Council's Black History Month celebrations in 2021.
- Date
- 19/10/2021 (10:30-16:00)
- Location:
- Account3 3 Birkbeck Street London E2 6JY
- Description
- Take part in a great reminiscence workshops, get connected and share tea, talk and tales of Tower Hamlets.
- Date
- 19/10/2021 (16:00-18:00)
- Location:
- E14 0RS, Hay Currie Street, London, Spotlight Centre
- Description
- Join us at Spotlight every Tuesday this month to celebrate all things Black History, Culture and Success, with a different theme each week.
- Date
- 20/10/2021 (10:30-15:00)
- Location:
- Museum London Docklands 1 Warehouse West India Quay No Hertsmere Road E14 4AL
- Description
- Come along, get more active, meet new people, discover your local canal towpaths and discover how the history of the area is related to the transatlantic slave trade.
- Date
- 21 (19:00) - 29/10/2021 (21:00)
- Location:
- 7 Botanic Square, arebyte Gallery, E14 0LG, Java House, London City Island
- Description
- arebyte Gallery & The Rogue Collection present: Free Form: a celebration of Black womxnhood. Live performance and exhibition with artist talks.
- Date
- 21/10/2021 (19:30-20:30)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall Street E14 6TL
- Description
- A performance of family, love, and female-solidarity, History on the Road is an exploration of black rights and culture in London.
- Date
- 22 (12:00) - 23/10/2021 (21:00)
- Location:
- Rich Mix 35-47 Bethnal Green Road E1 6LA
- Description
- A weekend of films, talks and market at Rich Mix.
- Date
- 22/10/2021 (19:00-21:00)
- Location:
- St John on Bethnal Green 200 Cambridge Heath Road London E2 9PA
- Description
- Celebrating the music and musicians of our neighbourhood.
- Date
- 23 (10:00) - 31/10/2021 (18:00)
- Location:
- Museum of London Docklands 1 Warehouse West India Quay No Hertsmere Road London E14 4AL
- Description
- Join us for a week of events celebrating London's Black innovators and their amazing contributions to this city.
- Date
- 23/10/2021 (11:00-16:00)
- Location:
- 29 Old Ford Road, Bethnal Green, E2 9PJ, London, The Create Place
- Description
- Come along for a day of reflection and contemplation as we consider how we engage with reality as we move through the global pandemic as a Black Person in the UK today!
- Date
- 23/10/2021 (14:00-16:00)
- Location:
- Granby Community Hub Goldman Close E2 6DT
- Description
- This session is an introduction to African visual cultures and geometric shapes
- Date
- 23/10/2021 (19:00-22:30)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall Street E14 6TL
- Description
- Centre Stage presents a specially curated group of up-and-coming artists to join their live band for a conscious celebration of Black History in Music.
- Date
- 24/10/2021 (18:00-20:30)
- Location:
- Restless Beings Café 116B Bow Road E3 3AA
- Description
- This panel talk will explore the impact, evolution and journey of women of African and Caribbean heritage in the UK.
- Date
- 25/10/2021 (10:30-16:30)
- Location:
- Leaders In Community Teviot Centre 1 Wyvis Street London E14 6QD
- Description
- Take part in a great reminiscence workshops, get connected and share tea, talk and tales of Tower Hamlets.
- Date
- 26/10/2021 (16:00-18:00)
- Location:
- E14 0RS, Hay Currie Street, London, Spotlight Centre
- Description
- Join us at Spotlight every Tuesday this month to celebrate all things Black History, Culture and Success, with a different theme each week.
- Date
- 27/10/2021 (10:30-15:00)
- Location:
- Museum London Docklands 1 Warehouse West India Quay No Hertsmere Road E14 4AL
- Description
- Come along, get more active, meet new people, discover your local canal towpaths and discover how the history of the area is related to the transatlantic slave trade.
- Date
- 27/10/2021 (13:00-17:00)
- Location:
- Poplar Union 2 Cotall Street E14 6TL
- Description
- Young instrumentalists are invited to join and learn from the Grand Union Orchestra this half term to celebrate the music that comes from the African diaspora
- Date
- 27/10/2021 (18:30-20:00)
- Location:
- Online
- Description
- In this workshop, participants will explore the identity and experiences of the Black British woman through collage and assemblage.