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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Kain%C3%A9 Management":MAILTO:info@kainemanagement.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T210000
DTSTAMP:20250920T083306Z
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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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SUMMARY:Pan-African Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful and inspiring celebration of Pan-Africanism this Black History Month! The event promises thought-provoking workshops\, compelling discussions and community empowerment. From exploring the future of African resources and leadership\, to the impact of AI and the legacy of Marcus Garvey\, this is your chance to engage in the key questions shaping the future of the African continent and its global Diaspora. Come\, connect\, learn and take action as we honour the past and shape a liberated future. Do not miss this vibrant day of learning\, dialogue and unity! \nTickets £10 \nImage credit: Pan-Africanism mural in Tanzania. Michael Branz / Wikimedia Commons /CC-BY-SA-2.0
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/pan-african-day/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20250804T104941Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month with us at our Community Day. An afternoon filled with free workshops\, drop-in activities\, and foyer stage performances that showcase local talent. Expect expressive\, entertaining and engaging performances\, cultural and creative activities for all and a welcoming and vibrant community atmosphere. \nFree event.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/black-history-month-community-day-2/
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:20251025T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T170000
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SUMMARY:Leicester Black History Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Hop aboard Opal22’s iconic red double-decker for an unforgettable journey through Leicester’s rich Black history. Back by popular demand for Black History Month 2025\, this much-loved tour takes you through the city\, revealing powerful stories\, hidden histories and landmarks that have shaped the local Black community. \nSpaces are limited\, so book your tickets now and secure your seat on this moving experience!
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/leicester-black-history-bus-tour-2/
LOCATION:African Caribbean Centre\, Maidstone Road\, Leicester\, LE2 0UA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T170000
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SUMMARY:Cracking the Willie Lynch Code Part 2: We Are One!
DESCRIPTION:“Africans Versus Caribbeans”\, often seen as a comical source of irreverence and entertainment\, is another principle found in the works of William Lynch that encouraged the enslaved to focus on perceived differences – instead of obvious similarities. This attitude only perpetuated disunity\, hostility and self-hatred in the minds and lives of those who consciously or unconsciously practiced it. The “we are one” community seminar will help us recognise the damage we continue to do to our communities with this practice – but\, more importantly\, how we can put an end to this intergenerational “curse” once and for all. \nFree event. \nImage credit: PNW Production.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/cracking-the-willie-lynch-code-part-2-we-are-one/
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:20251025T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T203000
DTSTAMP:20250804T104455Z
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SUMMARY:Re-Presenting Our Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:There is an ache many of us carry — the quiet pain of disconnection. Disconnection from our roots. From our culture. From the stories we were never told and the ancestors we may not have known how to honour. Re-Presenting Our Ancestors is a sacred\, transformative session for anyone who is ready to live fully\, love deeply\, and heal courageously. In this space\, we will gently explore the threads of identity\, belonging and ancestral inheritance. Here\, we re-present our ancestors — not as distant figures\, but as living\, breathing parts of our story. The session includes guided reflection\, collective ritual and soulful inquiry. \nTickets £10.30
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/re-presenting-our-ancestors/
LOCATION:African Caribbean Centre\, Maidstone Road\, Leicester\, LE2 0UA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T200000
DTSTAMP:20250805T113836Z
CREATED:20250804T104335Z
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SUMMARY:Black Resistance and Power of the Supernatural: Blacula
DESCRIPTION:Phoenix in partnership with Dare to Diva present the Black Resistance and Power of the Supernatural film programme. \nBlacula \nDirector: William Crain \nUSA 1972\, 1hr 33mins \nLanguage: English \nGenre: Horror/Fantasy \nCertificate: 15 \nIn this Blaxpolitation classic\, an African prince travels to Transylvania in 1780 to seek help from Count Dracula in ending the slave trade\, but has a curse placed on him. Awakening two centuries later in 1970s Los Angeles\, “Blacula” goes on a killing rampage. Discovering a woman he believes to be the reincarnation of his late wife\, Blacula already has a vampire-hunting doctor on his trail. \nImage credit: Still from Blacula (1972).
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/black-resistance-and-power-of-the-supernatural-blacula/
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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