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Archiving the Past, Reflecting the Future Tuesday 1 October – Thursday 31 October John Lewis Free  Presented by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage  Archiving the Past, Reflecting the Future celebrates Black history in Britain through uncovering the artistic and cultural contributions of the African and African Caribbean diaspora in Britain, and […]
Tuesday 1 October – Thursday 31 October John Lewis Free Presented by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage  A noteworthy figure in Leicester’s early Black community was Larry Gains, the Coloured Heavyweight Champion of the World, who lived and trained in Leicester during the 1930s. Despite rising to become one of the top […]
Tuesday 1 October 2024 – Saturday 4 January 2025 Leicester Gallery, De Montfort University Free  Presented by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage  Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage celebrates the work of the online and print magazine gal-dem, which was active 2015 – 2023. The exhibition explores their work and […]
1 – 12 October | Leicester Central Library 14 – 26 October | The BRITE Centre 28 October – 8 November | St Barnabas Library Monday – Friday | 9.00am – 5.30pm Saturday | 10.00am – 4.00pm Free Presented by Neighbourhood Services – Leicester Libraries This is a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding […]
Tuesday 1 October – Thursday 31 October Library Opening Hours All Leicester City Libraries Free  Presented by Opal22 Arts and Edutainment in partnership with Leicester Libraries  Join the fun at any Leicester Library with “Book Detectives: Black Author Treasure Hunt!” If you are under 14, this adventure is for you! Pick up your […]
For Black History Month, Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage has been invited by Leicester Museums to choose its Object of the Month. The team has chosen a set of Ashanti weights from the collection, and an accompanying information pack has been produced that expands on the provenance and history of the items. Object […]
100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark seeks to redress the erasure of Black women from portraiture in the UK. Led by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage, the project will centre around an exhibition featuring the portraits of 100 Black women with connections to Britain and Ireland, curated by Pawlet Brookes with […]
Monday 7 October – Saturday 9 November Monday – Friday | 9.00am – 5.30pm Saturday | 10.00am – 3.30pm Highfields Library Free  Highfields Library has a large collection of photos and documents of the Highfields area of Leicester that spans decades. This October we will exhibit a curated selection from this fabulous archive collection, […]
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Tuesday 29 October 6.00pm – 8.00pm Stephen Lawrence Research Centre Presented by Literati Arts Free Join Ty’rone Haughton, Sabrina Hewitt and Dr Yusuf Bakkali in an exchange of perspectives from research and the lived experience of Black care leavers. A part of Literati Arts’ Black Care’ 24 programme in collaboration with the Stephen Lawrence […]
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EVENT CANCELLED Wednesday 30 October 9.30am Online Free  Presented by Opal22 Arts and Edutainment  Tune into this exclusive interview with Julian Marley, the renowned British-Jamaican reggae musician, songwriter, producer, and dedicated humanitarian. Hear first-hand his profound thoughts on love, resilience and peace within the Black community. Do not miss this unique chance […]
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Wednesday 30 October 7.00pm Phoenix £9.20 | £8.50 Presented by Serendipity Institute for Arts and Heritage Director: Yvonne Welbon Year: Germany, USA 2003, 62mins Language: English, Genre: Documentary Sisters in Cinema is a seminal work that pays homage to Black women, who against all odds made history.  The careers, lives and films of inspirational women […]
Leicester Libraries is proud to present the Grammy nominated Reggae pioneer Tippa Irie, in conversation about his autobiography, Stick To My Roots. Hear about Tippa’s life and 40-year career from the man himself. The event will be hosted by BBC Radio Presenter and journalist, Merisha Stevenson. Free event, booking required. Please contact Leicester Central Library […]
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Thursday 31 October 6.00pm Leicester Gallery, Serendipity Pay What You Can Presented by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage The visual artists Valerie Asiimwe Amani, Yvadney Davis, Gayle Ebose, Grace Lee and Lauryn Pinard share their creative process and how they captured the achievements and individuality of 100 Black women through their chosen visual […]
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Thursday 31 October 7.15pm Phoenix £9.50 | £7.50  Presented by 2Funky Arts  A fascinating history of England’s independent record stores that specialised in Black music, with stories told by those who worked and shopped in them. Female perspectives include bold tastemakers such as Marcia Carr (Girlz B Like), Claudia Wilson (Pure Vinyl) and […]
Thursday 31 October 7.30pm The Y Theatre £20 | £10 Concession | £70 Family of Four  Presented by The Y Theatre and ComeForGold Ltd  A riveting drama inspired by the true story of Frankie Lucas, a young Black boxer navigating the vibrant yet challenging world of 1970s London. Going For Gold explores the […]
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