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SUMMARY:Artist of the Season: Igor Tavares - Bridging Worlds
DESCRIPTION:In the Corner Gallery\, artist Igor Tavares unveils a new body of work. Through the lens of his Guinea-Bissau heritage\, Tavares follows in the footsteps of artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and David Hammons\, positioning the canvas as not just a site for aesthetic exploration but a space to interrogate memory\, colonial legacies and the visual language of resistance. \nIgor Tavares’ work will be available to purchase throughout the exhibition. \nVisit the exhibition for free Monday to Friday\, 9.30am – 5.00pm. \nImage credit: Igor Tavares.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/artist-of-the-season-igor-tavares-bridging-worlds/
LOCATION:Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage\, 8 Bowling Green Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6AT
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Windrush Creative Legacy Project
DESCRIPTION:This intergenerational project will bring the Windrush generation and young people together to develop a Creative Legacy around their experiences of migration to Britain. Over five weeks participants will discuss their experiences and lessons learned as well as forge a creative work to share to the wider community. \nSessions will take place every Wednesday in October 2025 and the completed Creative Legacy will be presented at Leicester Windrush Gala Dinner evening on Saturday 1 November 2025. \nDates for the sessions: 1\, 8\, 15\, 22 and 29 October. \nStart and end time for the sessions: 10.30am – 12.00pm. \nIt is free to participate. \nFor more information/register contact Kainé Management Tel: 0116 261 6840 Email: info@kainemanagement.org.uk \nImage credit: Windrushers at work by Kainé Management.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/windrush-creative-legacy-project/
LOCATION:LCB Depot\, 31 Rutland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1RE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T210000
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SUMMARY:Black History Month 2025 Launch with Cathy Tyson
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage\, in collaboration with partners across Leicester\, curates an engaging programme for Black History Month\, designed to educate\, inspire and entertain audiences.  For BHM25\, the theme Intersection: Diasporic Dialogues shines a spotlight on African\, African Caribbean and Latin American voices.  The celebration will kick off with a powerful short film showcase\, encapsulating the essence of this year’s programme. \nShort film screening and In Conversation with Cathy Tyson \nJoin us for a screening of three short films exploring the Caribbean and Black British experience\, followed by a live In Conversation with acclaimed BAFTA award-winning actress and director Cathy Tyson\, discussing her creative career and directorial debut\, Lilian. \nFeatured films: \nThere All Along\nDir. Keisha V Thompson | 34 mins \nThis film shares the untold story of women who participated in the Trinidad and Tobago Black Power Revolution. The presence\, importance and impact of female participation in the events of 1970 is presented through the first person accounts of women revolutionaries\, their male counterparts and scholars in the fields of sociology and gender. \nRiots and Rumours of Riots\nDir. Imruh Caesar | 1981 | 34 mins | UK | English \nThe film explores the origins of radical Black consciousness in 1980s Britain by charting the experience of the preceding generation. Part essayistic meditation and part oral history\, the film layers audio-visual archive material with recorded testimony. \nLilian\nDir. Cathy Tyson | 2022 | 15 mins | UK | English \nA sensitive portrait of Lilian Bader\, one of the first Black women to join the Royal Air Force\, in this a poignant directorial debut by Cathy Tyson. The story picks up fifteen years after the Second World War and is a bittersweet reflection on life as a Black British woman in the mid-twentieth century. Lilian was the winner of the Grand Prize for Best  Screenplay at the Flickers Rhode Island Film Festival in 2022. \nReel Histories Pass \nThe Reel Histories Pass includes access to the BHM Official Launch\, all screenings and in conversations within the Reel Histories programme and a complimentary beverage at each screening. \nExhibition Opening: Igor Tavares – Bridging Worlds \nIn the Corner Gallery\, artist Igor Tavares unveils a new body of work. Through the lens of his Guinea-Bissau heritage\, Tavares follows in the footsteps of artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and David Hammons\, positioning the canvas as not just a site for aesthetic exploration but a space to interrogate memory\, colonial legacies and the visual language of resistance. \n  \nClick the + button to select the number of tickets before selecting “get tickets”.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/black-history-month-2025-launch/
LOCATION:Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage\, 8 Bowling Green Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6AT
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,On Now
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T210000
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SUMMARY:BHM25: Reel Histories
DESCRIPTION:Reel Histories is a bold and compelling film programme for Black History Month 2025 that amplifies the cinematic legacies of Black communities across the globe. From poetic reflections on the Windrush generation to revolutionary struggles in the Caribbean\, South America and the UK\, these films explore themes of resistance\, visibility and identity. Reel Histories invites audiences to witness stories both hidden and heralded\, as told through ground-breaking narrative\, documentary and short film. \nBuy the Reel Histories Pass for £45 which includes: \n\nBlack History Month launch\nAll screenings and in conversations as a part of the Reel Histories programme\nComplimentary beverage at each screening\n\nReel Histories Programme\nBlack History Month Launch – Wednesday 1 October\, 7.00pm\nExhibition Opening – Igor Tavares: Bridging Worlds\nIn the Corner Gallery\, artist Igor Tavares unveils a new body of work. Through the lens of his Guinea-Bissau heritage\, Tavares follows in the footsteps of artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and David Hammons\, positioning the canvas as not just a site for aesthetic exploration but a space to interrogate memory\, colonial legacies and the visual language of resistance. \nShort Film Screening and In Conversation with Cathy Tyson\nJoin us for a screening of three short films exploring the Caribbean and Black British experience\, followed by a live In Conversation with acclaimed BAFTA award-winning actress and director Cathy Tyson\, discussing her creative career and directorial debut\, Lilian. \nFeatured Films:\nThere All Along\nDirector Keisha V Thompson | 34 mins \nThis film shares the untold story of women who participated in the Trinidad and Tobago Black Power Revolution. The presence\, importance and impact of female participation in the events of 1970 is presented through the first person accounts of women revolutionaries\, their male counterparts and scholars in the fields of sociology and gender. \nRiots and Rumours of Riots\nDirector Imruh Caesar | 1981 | 34 mins | UK | English \nThe film explores the origins of radical Black consciousness in 1980s Britain by charting the experience of the preceding generation. Part essayistic meditation and part oral history\, the film layers audio-visual archive material with recorded testimony. \nLilian\nDirector Cathy Tyson | 2022 | 15 mins | UK | English \nA sensitive portrait of Lilian Bader\, one of the first Black women to join the Royal Air Force\, in this a poignant directorial debut by Cathy Tyson. The story picks up fifteen years after the Second World War and is a bittersweet reflection on life as a Black British woman in the mid-twentieth century. Lilian was the winner of the Grand Prize for Best Screenplay at the Flickers Rhode Island Film Festival in 2022. \nWednesday 8 October\, 7.00pm\nThe Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution\nDirector: Stanley Nelson Jr\nUSA 2015\, 115 mins\nLanguage: English\nGenre: Documentary\nCertificate: 15 \nThe first feature-length documentary to explore the Black Panther Party\, its significance to the broader American culture\, its political awakening for Black people and the lessons learnt since. The film weaves a treasure trove of rare archival footage with the diverse group of first-hand accounts: police\, FBI informants\, journalists\, white supporters and detractors\, and Black Panthers who remained loyal to the party and those who left it. \nWednesday 15 October\, 7.00pm\nMarighella\nWednesday 15 October | 7.00pm\nDirector: Wagner Moura\nBrazil 2019\, 2hrs 35mins\nLanguage: Portuguese with English subtitles\nGenre: Drama and History\nCertificate: 18 \nThis film charts the last five years in the life of Brazilian writer\, politician and revolutionary Carlos Marighella (1911-1969)\, who resisted the military dictatorship and became a hunted enemy of the state. Part of the official selection for the Berlin\, Stockholm and Seattle International Film Festivals\, Marighella was initially barred from distribution in Brazil. \nWednesday 22 October\, 7.00pm\nI Am Cuba (Soy Cuba)\nWednesday 22 October | 7.00pm\nDirector: Mikhail Kalatozov\nCuba/Soviet Union 1964\, 2hrs 21mins\nLanguage: Spanish with English subtitles\nGenre: Drama and History\nCertificate: PG \nI Am Cuba is both a landmark of radical political cinema and a visual masterpiece. Four explosive vignettes capture Cuban life on the brink of transformation\, as crushing economic exploitation and inequality give way to a working-class uprising. Suppressed as propaganda for decades\, I Am Cuba is an essential watch for cinematic and political discourse. \nWednesday 29 October\, 7.00pm\nPauline Black: A 2-Tone Story\nDirector: Jane Mingay\nUK 2024\, 92mins\nLanguage: English\nGenre: Documentary\nCertificate: 15 \nPauline Black\, lead singer of 2-Tone band The Selecter\, tells her extraordinary life story in the same frank manner that helped shape her as an iconic\, era-defining female musician. Looking back at her own ground-breaking experience in this feature documentary\, Black traces how her legacy came about and how it is relevant to the world today\, especially when society pushes the boundaries of gender\, politics\, race and identity. The film screening will be followed by an In Conversation with Pauline Black\, exploring her career\, identity\, activism and creative legacy.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/bhm25-reel-histories/
LOCATION:Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage\, 8 Bowling Green Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6AT
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T200000
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SUMMARY:Eddie Kadi: Let Me Land!
DESCRIPTION:The highly anticipated nationwide debut tour from one of comedy’s fastest rising stars. A Son\, Brother\, Dad and Friend. From one culture to another. Join stand up sensation Eddie Kadi as he tells us how he got there. Star of Strictly Come Dancing (BBC) and Team Captain of ITV’s Sorry I Didn’t Know. Host of The Official AfroBeats Chart Show on BBC1XTRA. Eddie Kadi was nominated for Best Breakthrough Award at the Royal Television Society Awards and Edinburgh TV Awards. \nTickets £15 \nImage credit: Eddie Kadi.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/eddie-kadi-let-me-land/
LOCATION:The Y Theatre\, 7 East Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6EY
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251003T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251003T190000
DTSTAMP:20250804T114820Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Scratch Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of bold new ideas and creativity\, showcasing inspiring performances in development by local and emerging artists. Come and support new work and be part of the creative conversation! \nIf you are interested in being a part of Scratch Night\, please email: artistdevelopment@curvetheatre.co.uk. \nFree event. \nImage credit: Jonathan Pryke
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/black-history-month-scratch-night/
LOCATION:Curve\, 60 Rutland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1SB
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Curve":MAILTO:tickets@curvetheatre.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251003T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251003T190000
DTSTAMP:20250804T115131Z
CREATED:20250804T115131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T115131Z
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SUMMARY:And Still I Rise
DESCRIPTION:2Funky Arts presents radical new performances\, in various artistic styles\, that are poignant\, heroic\, honest and compelling. Created by emerging Midlands-based artists from Black\, African and Caribbean backgrounds\, expect pieces that turn the personal into political in ways that stir raw emotion. And Still I Rise will dig deep into feelings around prejudice\, power and Black Lives Matter. Using music\, poetry and more\, this is a jewel of a showcase not-to-be-missed! \n£25 family ticket | £10 standard | £6 concession \nImage credit: Rav Photography.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/and-still-i-rise-2/
LOCATION:The Y Theatre\, 7 East Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6EY
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="2Funky Arts":MAILTO:info@2funkyarts.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T140000
DTSTAMP:20250804T114706Z
CREATED:20250804T114706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T114706Z
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SUMMARY:African Heritage Music Alliance
DESCRIPTION:The official launch of the African Heritage Music Alliance (AHM) undeniably forms the backbone of all modern popular music. Often erroneously called “Black music”\, AHM will continue to create\, innovate and motivate musicians\, producers and songwriters well into the future\, to continue spreading ever evolving musical branches with obscured but deep African roots. The African Heritage Music Alliance will dedicate itself to help reclaim and preserve these very same musical origins in an unashamed\, honourable and respectful manner. \nFree event. \nImage credit: X-Media.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/african-heritage-music-alliance/
LOCATION:African Caribbean Centre\, Maidstone Road\, Leicester\, LE2 0UA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="X-ellent":MAILTO:info@x-ellent.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251006T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251006T120000
DTSTAMP:20250804T114549Z
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SUMMARY:A Songbath in Celebration of Black Ancestry
DESCRIPTION:Honouring ancestral heritage with breath\, song and mantra in a voice-led sound bath with antidisciplinary artist Mellow Baku. Playing instruments with roots in her mixed Indigenous Black cultures with live vocal looping to create a vibe for inspiration and release. You are invited to bring an object for circle sharing or just come as you are\, with options to participate\, or simply immerse in a sensory\, sacred and inclusive space. \nTickets £7 \nImage credit: Mellow Baku at Gallery LATES x whatsthebigmistry. Image by Kieran Vyas Photography.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/a-songbath-in-celebration-of-black-ancestry/
LOCATION:LCB Depot\, 31 Rutland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1RE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251006T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251006T180000
DTSTAMP:20250804T114423Z
CREATED:20250804T114423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T114423Z
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SUMMARY:Better Together Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Better Together is an intergenerational programme\, bringing senior citizens of the Windrush generation\, young migrants and people of Black heritage together to explore migration to the UK. Workshops over the summer will research and record these experiences and allow the participants to get to know each other\, compare experiences and develop art presentations. The project ends with a celebration held at Curve\, including presentations\, performances\, awards for participants\, as well as the launch of the webpage and project booklet. The show will also contain performances of African and Caribbean songs\, spoken word and more. \nTickets £8 \nImage credit: Kainé Management Better Together Showcase.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/better-together-showcase-2/
LOCATION:Curve\, 60 Rutland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1SB
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kain%C3%A9 Management":MAILTO:info@kainemanagement.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251006T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251006T193000
DTSTAMP:20250805T114454Z
CREATED:20250804T114220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T114454Z
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SUMMARY:Black Resistance and Power of the Supernatural: Daughters of the Dust
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix in partnership with Dare to Diva present the Black Resistance and Power of the Supernatural film programme. \nDaughters of the Dust \nDirector: Julie Dash \nUSA 1991\, 1hr 52mins \nLanguage: English \nGenre: Family/Romance \nCertificate: 12A \nAt the dawn of the twentieth century\, a multi-generational family in the Gullah community on the Sea Islands off the coast of South Carolina – former West African slaves who adopted many of their ancestors’ Yoruba traditions – struggle to maintain their cultural heritage and folklore while contemplating a migration to the mainland\, even further from their roots. \nImage credit: Still from Daughters of the Dust (1991).
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/black-resistance-and-power-of-the-supernatural-daughters-of-the-dust/
LOCATION:Phoenix\, 4 Midland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Phoenix":MAILTO:hello@phoenix.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T203000
DTSTAMP:20250804T114058Z
CREATED:20250804T114058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T114058Z
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SUMMARY:Searching for My Slave Roots - From Guyana's Sugar Plantations to Cambridge
DESCRIPTION:Malik Al Nasir\, author and poet\, will be delivering a talk based on his book\, Searching for My Slave Roots. The talk will be followed by a Q&A and there will also be the opportunity to purchase the publication. \nImage credit: Peter Chin.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/searching-for-my-slave-roots-from-guyanas-sugar-plantations-to-cambridge/
LOCATION:Leicester Central Library\, Bishop Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6AA
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leicester Libraries":MAILTO:central-library@leicester.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T210000
DTSTAMP:20251014T161853Z
CREATED:20250711T142444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T161853Z
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SUMMARY:Reel Histories - The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Reel Histories is a bold and compelling film programme for Black History Month 2025 that amplifies the cinematic legacies of Black communities across the globe. From poetic reflections on the Windrush generation to revolutionary struggles in the Caribbean\, South America and the UK\, these films explore themes of resistance\, visibility and identity. Reel Histories invites audiences to witness stories both hidden and heralded\, as told through ground-breaking narrative\, documentary and short film. \nThe Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution \nThe first feature-length documentary to explore the Black Panther Party\, its significance to the broader American culture\, its political awakening for Black people and the lessons learnt since. The film weaves a treasure trove of rare archival footage with the diverse group of first-hand accounts: police\, FBI informants\, journalists\, white supporters and detractors\, and Black Panthers who remained loyal to the party and those who left it. \nTickets £10 | £8 Concession + £1 Booking Fee \nPayment Plans \nSerendipity is providing the option to spread the cost of the ticket through interest-free payment plans. \nYou can choose from: \n\n\nFour interest-free payments via Clearpay.\nThree interest-free payments via Klarna.\n\nThe  interest-free payment options can be selected at checkout. \n\nImage credit: Still from The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution (2015).
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/reel-histories-the-black-panthers-vanguard-of-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage\, 8 Bowling Green Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6AT
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,On Now
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20251006T123117Z
CREATED:20251006T123117Z
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SUMMARY:Afro Innovation Group Museum Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a full day of celebration\, performances and family activities. Expect: \n– Traditional music\, dancing & singing throughout the museum.\n– Storytelling in the Leicester Stories Gallery.\n– Rarely seen Tanzanian masks from the 1980s\, reinterpreted with fresh community insight.\n– Family-friendly activities open to all. \nAll activities are free of charge and include Swahili/Bantu\, Congolese\, Moroccan\, Ethiopian and Eritrean performers. \nThis programme is part of the Afro Heritage Project\, led by Afro Innovation Group (AIG)\, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund\, in partnership with Leicester Museums & Galleries. \nEveryone’s welcome\, come celebrate with us!
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/afro-innovation-group-museum-takeover/
LOCATION:Leicester Museum and Art Gallery\, 53 New Walk\, Leicester\, LE1 7EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,On Now
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leicester Museums & Galleries":MAILTO:museums@leicester.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T143000
DTSTAMP:20250804T113845Z
CREATED:20250804T113845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T113845Z
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SUMMARY:After 4 Women - Mad About the Girls but Still We Rise
DESCRIPTION:An exploration and re-sharing inspired by Nina Simone’s famous song\, Four Women\, through a multidisciplinary workshop of conversation and art: creative writing\, movement and music. We shall deep dive into transforming Black female stereotypes\, to re-frame\, reclaim and uplift ourselves by exploring and invoking powerful archetypes. Led by MULTiTRiBE including artists Mellow Baku\, Louise Katerega\, Linda Bradshaw\, Leah Golde and women of Diasporic community\, embodying the cultural practices of honouring ancestry\, re-imagining futures and healing traditions. \nThis event is open to Black and Brown women/womxn. \nA free public sharing will be open to all as part of ‘Mad About the Boy’ screening by Vidal Montgomery at 7.30pm. \nImage credit: Artwork by Mellow Baku. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/after-4-women-mad-about-the-girls-but-still-we-rise/
LOCATION:Attenborough Arts Centre\, Lancaster Road\, Leicester\, LE1 7HA
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T193000
DTSTAMP:20250804T112611Z
CREATED:20250804T112611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T112611Z
UID:39893-1760211000-1760211000@www.serendipity-uk.com
SUMMARY:Infectious: Film\, Screening\, Live Performance and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Infectious: Mad About The Boy is an anthology of short films about the potential healing power of art\, and Black Health Matters. Part one of this project\, “Mad About The Boy”\, is a jazz soul poetry film about emotional wellbeing and sensually transmitted dependency in Diaspora which explores the question: “Who do they see when they see us?”. The film features the musical artists Randolph Matthews\, Lacey Adigwu and Caroline Archer. The screening will be followed by live performances and a Q&A with the director. \nPay what you can. \nImage credit: Taymormade Studios ARR.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/infectious-film-screening-live-performance-and-qa/
LOCATION:Attenborough Arts Centre\, Lancaster Road\, Leicester\, LE1 7HA
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T193000
DTSTAMP:20250805T114220Z
CREATED:20250804T112446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T114220Z
UID:39901-1760383800-1760383800@www.serendipity-uk.com
SUMMARY:Black Resistance and Power of the Supernatural: Eve's Bayou
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix in partnership with Dare to Diva present the Black Resistance and Power of the Supernatural film programme. \nEve’s Bayou \nDirector: Kasi Lemmons \nUSA 1997\, 1hr 49mins \nLanguage: English \nGenre: Thriller/Drama \nCertificate: 15 \nKasi Lemmons’ spellbinding feature debut is an evocative journey into the maze of memory\, steeped in fragrant southern-gothic atmosphere. In 1960s Louisiana\, a young girl (Jurnee Smollett) sees her well-to-do family unravel in the wake of the infidelities of her charming father (Samuel L Jackson). Rooted in Creole history\, folklore and mysticism\, Eve’s Bayou is a scintillating showcase for a powerhouse ensemble of Black actresses. \nImage credit: Still from Eve’s Bayou (1997) (IMDB).
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/black-resistance-and-power-of-the-supernatural-eves-bayou/
LOCATION:Phoenix\, 4 Midland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Phoenix":MAILTO:hello@phoenix.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T111500
DTSTAMP:20250804T112326Z
CREATED:20250804T112326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T112326Z
UID:39975-1760437800-1760440500@www.serendipity-uk.com
SUMMARY:Little Curve
DESCRIPTION:An early years session for children aged 18 months–5 years and their grown-ups. An imaginative storytelling workshop inspired by the Roots and Play cultural cards created by a local artist and stories of Anansi. Celebrating imagination\, identity and Black History. \nTickets £3 per family group. A £2 booking fee will apply if you are booking online. \nImage credit: Little Curve by Curve.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/little-curve/
LOCATION:Curve\, 60 Rutland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1SB
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Curve":MAILTO:tickets@curvetheatre.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T210000
DTSTAMP:20251015T115018Z
CREATED:20250711T141438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T115018Z
UID:40005-1760554800-1760562000@www.serendipity-uk.com
SUMMARY:Reel Histories - Marighella
DESCRIPTION:Reel Histories is a bold and compelling film programme for Black History Month 2025 that amplifies the cinematic legacies of Black communities across the globe. From poetic reflections on the Windrush generation to revolutionary struggles in the Caribbean\, South America and the UK\, these films explore themes of resistance\, visibility and identity. Reel Histories invites audiences to witness stories both hidden and heralded\, as told through ground-breaking narrative\, documentary and short film. \nMarighella \nThis film charts the last five years in the life of Brazilian writer\, politician and revolutionary Carlos Marighella (1911-1969)\, who resisted the military dictatorship and became a hunted enemy of the state. Part of the official selection for the Berlin\, Stockholm and Seattle International Film Festivals\, Marighella was initially barred from distribution in Brazil. \nTickets: £10 | £8 Concession + £1 Booking Fee \n  \n  \nPayment Plans \nSerendipity is providing the option to spread the cost of the ticket through interest-free payment plans. \nYou can choose from: \n\n\nFour interest-free payments via Clearpay.\nThree interest-free payments via Klarna.\n\nThe  interest-free payment options can be selected at checkout. \n\n  \nPlease select the number of tickets you require before selecting “Get Tickets”. \n  \nImage credit: Still from Marighella (2019).
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/reel-histories-marighella/
LOCATION:Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage\, 8 Bowling Green Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6AT
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,On Now
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ORGANIZER;CN="Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage":MAILTO:info@serendipity-uk.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTSTAMP:20250804T112220Z
CREATED:20250804T112220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T112220Z
UID:39979-1760572800-1760659199@www.serendipity-uk.com
SUMMARY:Girls into STEM
DESCRIPTION:An inspiring and empowering programme designed to introduce young girls to the exciting world of science\, technology\, engineering and maths. The day will feature a series of workshops\, Q&A panels and interactive sessions led by professionals and facilitators from Kainé Management\, the National Space Centre and IBM. The session will celebrate Black excellence\, whilst planting seeds of confidence\, curiosity and ambition – helping the next generation of Black female leaders realise their potential. \nThe event will take place at various schools across Leicestershire. \nImage credit: Kainé Management – Girls into STEM.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/girls-into-stem/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, Leicester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kain%C3%A9 Management":MAILTO:info@kainemanagement.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T143000
DTSTAMP:20250804T112110Z
CREATED:20250804T112110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T112110Z
UID:39914-1760607000-1760625000@www.serendipity-uk.com
SUMMARY:Telling Tales with Sandra A Agard - Sessions for Schools
DESCRIPTION:Sandra A Agard Hon FRSL has been a professional storyteller\, writer and literary consultant for over forty\nyears. She has worked in a variety of venues and settings in the UK and internationally. These include schools\, colleges theatres\, libraries\, prisons and in the community. Sandra creates unique interactive storytelling experiences that will make you part of the story. For this event Sandra will concentrate on her wide range of African\, Caribbean and world stories\, drama\, songs\, literature and games. \nSt Barnabas Library is hosting free sessions for schools from 9.30am – 2.30pm. \nImage credit: Sandra Agard.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/telling-tales-with-sandra-a-agard-sessions-for-schools/
LOCATION:St Barnabas Library\, 2 French Road\, Leicester\, LE5 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leicester Libraries":MAILTO:central-library@leicester.gov.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T150000
DTSTAMP:20250804T121452Z
CREATED:20250804T121452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T121452Z
UID:39884-1760626800-1760626800@www.serendipity-uk.com
SUMMARY:Britain Rewritten: Decolonising the Archive with Robert Beckford and Emma Dabiri
DESCRIPTION:Britain Rewritten brings Robert Beckford and Emma Dabiri to Leicester for a powerful exploration of colonial legacies in archives and museums. Opal22 are working alongside Leicester’s cultural and heritage institutions to bring you this thought provoking event. Through keynote talks and an interactive panel with industry experts\, the event asks: whose stories are preserved\, whose are silenced\, and how can we build inclusive\, community-led histories? \nImage credit: Robert Beckford.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/britain-rewritten-decolonising-the-archive-with-robert-beckford-and-emma-dabiri/
LOCATION:University of Leicester\, Brookfield\, 266 London Road\, Leicester\, LE2 1RQ
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T183000
DTSTAMP:20250804T111813Z
CREATED:20250804T111813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T111813Z
UID:39918-1760639400-1760639400@www.serendipity-uk.com
SUMMARY:Telling Tales with Sandra A Agard - Session for Adults
DESCRIPTION:Sandra A Agard Hon FRSL has been a professional storyteller\, writer and literary consultant for over forty years. She has worked in a variety of venues and settings in the UK and internationally. These include schools\, colleges theatres\, libraries\, prisons and in the community. Sandra creates unique interactive storytelling experiences that will make you part of the story. For this event Sandra will concentrate on her wide range of African\, Caribbean and world stories\, drama\, songs\, literature and games. \nTickets £5 standard | £3 concession. \nImage credit: Sandra Agard. \n 
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/telling-tales-with-sandra-a-agard-session-for-adults/
LOCATION:Leicester Central Library\, Bishop Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6AA
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leicester Libraries":MAILTO:central-library@leicester.gov.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T200000
DTSTAMP:20250805T114041Z
CREATED:20250804T111618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T114041Z
UID:39903-1760731200-1760731200@www.serendipity-uk.com
SUMMARY:Black Resistance and Power of the Supernatural: Ganja & Hess
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix in partnership with Dare to Diva present the Black Resistance and Power of the Supernatural film programme. \nGanja & Hess \nDirector: Bill Gunn \nUSA 1973\, 1hr 53mins \nLanguage: English \nGenre: Horror/Drama \nCertificate: 18 \nFlirting with the conventions of Blaxploitation and horror cinema\, Bill Gunn’s revolutionary independent film Ganja & Hess is a highly stylised and utterly original treatise on sex\, religion and African American identity. Duane Jones (Night of the Living Dead) stars as anthropologist Hess Green\, who is stabbed with an ancient ceremonial dagger by his unstable assistant (director Bill Gunn)\, endowing him with the blessing of immortality and the curse of an unquenchable thirst for blood. \nImage credit: Still from Ganja & Hess (1973).
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/black-resistance-and-power-of-the-supernatural-ganja-hess/
LOCATION:Phoenix\, 4 Midland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Phoenix":MAILTO:hello@phoenix.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20250804T111523Z
CREATED:20250804T111523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T111523Z
UID:39887-1760806800-1760806800@www.serendipity-uk.com
SUMMARY:Cracking the Willie Lynch Code Part 1: Breaking the Chains on our Brains
DESCRIPTION:Cracking The Willie Lynch Code is perhaps the world’s first seminar created to tackle a unique condition that many Black people unwittingly suffer from\, which finds its origins in the infamous Willie Lynch publication entitled\, Let Us Make a Slave – The Origin And Development Of A Social Being Called The Negro. This system offered enslavers the procedures of exactly how they could maintain control of Black people through an insidious process of psychological containment. In his speech in 1712 on the banks of the James River\, Lynch proudly boasts that his method would\, “…control the slaves for at least 300 years.” \nFree event. \nImage credit: Joey Kyber.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/cracking-the-willie-lynch-code-part-1-breaking-the-chains-on-our-brains/
LOCATION:African Caribbean Centre\, Maidstone Road\, Leicester\, LE2 0UA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="X-ellent":MAILTO:info@x-ellent.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T203000
DTSTAMP:20250930T151509Z
CREATED:20250929T122500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T151509Z
UID:40856-1760810400-1760819400@www.serendipity-uk.com
SUMMARY:The Sound of Power and Pride
DESCRIPTION:Noel Robinson\, Vadé\, BIG Gospel Choir\, Naomi Parchment and more will be joining us on the night\, as The Diocese of Leicester celebrates musical talent from the UK’s Black Diaspora.  We will also share inspiring local stories of Black life\, culture and achievement in the area. \nGet ready for an unforgettable evening of music at HTL Church Leicester.  There will be diverse expressions of faith and a reminder of the joy we share when we worship together. \nThis is an event for friends\, family or a chance to worship and meet new people\, as we make a joyful noise unto the Lord with the Sound of Power & Pride. \nFree event but booking is required.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/the-sound-of-power-and-pride/
LOCATION:HTL Church\, 2 Upper King Street\, Leicester\, Leicestershire\, LE1 6XE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251019T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251019T193000
DTSTAMP:20250804T114300Z
CREATED:20250804T111408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T114300Z
UID:39950-1760902200-1760902200@www.serendipity-uk.com
SUMMARY:The James Brown Experience: A Tribute to the King of Funk
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the original soul legend in an immersive concert experience that goes beyond imitation and captures the essence of the Godfather’s unmatched legacy with The James Brown Experience. Get involved in the movement as you watch high-octane dance numbers\, heart-wrenching ballads\, and timeless classics that have inspired generations of musicians and activists alike to Get on the Good Foot and Say It Loud! \nTickets £33 | £29.50 | £26 \nImage credit: Production image from The James Brown Experience.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/the-james-brown-experience-a-tribute-to-the-king-of-funk/
LOCATION:De Montfort Hall\, Granville Road\, Leicester\, LE1 7RU
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T183000
DTSTAMP:20250919T084926Z
CREATED:20250804T111254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T084926Z
UID:40364-1760985000-1760985000@www.serendipity-uk.com
SUMMARY:Resurgence of the Black Madonna and the Cosmic Mother
DESCRIPTION:This introductory session invites you to a first encounter with the Black Madonna\, her connection to the Cosmic Mother and the hidden wisdom carried through this lineage. We will explore her many faces across Africa\, Europe\, and the African Diaspora; her role as Creation’s Divine Mother; and the ways her presence has been suppressed\, yet continues to resonate today. Rooted in North and East African histories and diasporic traditions\, this session uncovers the cultural\, spiritual\, and symbolic power of the Black Madonna and the timeless relevance of her teachings in our modern world. \nTickets £8.41 \nImage credit: Photo by Lois McNab.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/resurgence-of-the-black-madonna-and-the-cosmic-mother/
LOCATION:African Caribbean Centre\, Maidstone Road\, Leicester\, LE2 0UA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Infinite Possibilities":MAILTO:info@infinitepossibilities.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T203000
DTSTAMP:20250804T111136Z
CREATED:20250804T111136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T111136Z
UID:39984-1761071400-1761078600@www.serendipity-uk.com
SUMMARY:African and Caribbean Cookery Course
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an authentic six-week cookery course celebrating the rich culinary traditions of Caribbean and African cuisine\, exploring the history and roots of favourite dishes. Facilitators include Denese Daley-Cole and Connie Francis\, who bring passion and expertise to the kitchen. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to perfect your skills\, this hands-on course offers a welcoming and inclusive space to master classic dishes full of flavour and culture. \nTickets £65 \nImage credit: Fried plantain in a pan. Lucas Andrade.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/african-and-caribbean-cookery-course/
LOCATION:African Caribbean Centre\, Maidstone Road\, Leicester\, LE2 0UA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="African Heritage Alliance":MAILTO:enquiries@africanheritagealliance.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T210000
DTSTAMP:20251015T115049Z
CREATED:20250711T144525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T115049Z
UID:40010-1761159600-1761166800@www.serendipity-uk.com
SUMMARY:Reel Histories - I Am Cuba (Soy Cuba)
DESCRIPTION:Reel Histories is a bold and compelling film programme for Black History Month 2025 that amplifies the cinematic legacies of Black communities across the globe. From poetic reflections on the Windrush generation to revolutionary struggles in the Caribbean\, South America and the UK\, these films explore themes of resistance\, visibility and identity. Reel Histories invites audiences to witness stories both hidden and heralded\, as told through ground-breaking narrative\, documentary and short film. \nI Am Cuba (Soy Cuba) \nI Am Cuba is both a landmark of radical political cinema and a visual masterpiece. Four explosive vignettes capture Cuban life on the brink of transformation\, as crushing economic exploitation and inequality give way to a working-class uprising. Suppressed as propaganda for decades\, I Am Cuba is an essential watch for cinematic and political discourse. \nTickets: £10 | £8 Concession + £1 Booking Fee \nPayment Plans \nSerendipity is providing the option to spread the cost of the ticket through interest-free payment plans. \nYou can choose from: \n\n\nFour interest-free payments via Clearpay.\nThree interest-free payments via Klarna.\n\nThe  interest-free payment options can be selected at checkout. \n\nPlease select the number of tickets you require before selecting “Get Tickets”.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/reel-histories-i-am-cuba-soy-cuba/
LOCATION:Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage\, 8 Bowling Green Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6AT
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,On Now
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ORGANIZER;CN="Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage":MAILTO:info@serendipity-uk.com
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