Archives: Events

October 2023

Thu 26

Teaching to Transform: Charting the journey of The Stephen Lawrence Research Centre’s Raci…

26 October 2023, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

De Montfort University The Gateway, Leicester

Presented by De Montfort University Inspired by the work of bell hooks, Teaching to Transform is the successful racial literacy programme developed and delivered

Thu 26

Black Care 23: ‘What Comes Next?’ Talk with Ty’rone Haughton + Panel Dis…

26 October 2023, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

De Montfort University The Gateway, Leicester

Ty’rone Haughton and the panel of Black Care Leavers will explore what it means to leave care as a Black person. Ty’rone is a

Thu 26

WORD! Black History Month Special with John Agard

26 October 2023, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Attenborough Arts Centre Lancaster Road, Leicester

Presented by Renaissance One and WORD! Join us for a special evening celebrating the poetry and words of international poet John Agard – “A

Fri 27

Black Care Poetry Club with Lemn Sissay

27 October 2023, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

De Montfort University The Gateway, Leicester

Black Care Poetry Club celebrates the brilliant voices of Black Care Leavers in British Poetry. Headlined by poetry legend Lemn Sissay plus performances from

Fri 27

And Still I Rise Tour

27 October 2023, 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

2Funky Music Cafe 23 New Park Street, Leicester, United Kingdom

Presented by 2Funky Arts As part of Black History Month, 2Funky Arts will be touring around the Midlands with 12 exciting artists across Black,

Fri 27

A Night To Remember Motown Show

27 October 2023, 7:45 pm - 9:30 pm

Curve 60 Rutland Street, Leicester

Join the stellar cast, featuring lead vocalist Bizzi Dixon – The Voice UK finalist and West End Tour principal – together with the Motown

Sat 28

Celebration of Black Female Voices – “I Am Somebody” – Poetry Competition

28 October 2023, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

African Caribbean Centre Maidstone Road, Leicester, United Kingdom

Presented by Neighbourhood Services and Sanroo Publishing You are invited to join us to hear readings of some of the poems written for the

Sat 28

Queen Charlotte Sophia: A Royal Affair – Book Launch

28 October 2023, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Leicester Central Library Bishop Street, Leicester

Join award winning author, Tina Andrews in conversation with actress, director and writer, Anni Domingo. Copies of Queen Charlotte Sophia will be available to

Sat 28

IDMC Gospel and Soul Choir

28 October 2023, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

2Funky Music Cafe 23 New Park Street, Leicester, United Kingdom

Presented by 2Funky Music Café IDMC are around twenty-five members from various backgrounds who share a common faith and belief. The choir’s music is

Mon 30

Anti-Racism Series: When Black History Takes to the Streets

30 October 2023, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

De Montfort University The Gateway, Leicester

Tony Warner is an author, historian, activist and the founder of Black History Walks, which explores thousands of years of Caribbean and African history

Tue 31

Beverley Knight

31 October 2023, 7:00 pm

De Montfort Hall Granville Road, Leicester

Presented by De Montfort Hall Celebrating her incredible career over the years and her milestone fiftieth birthday.  The Queen of British Soul reunites with

Tue 31

The Drifters Girl

31 October 2023, 7:30 pm - 4 November 2023, 7:30 pm

Curve 60 Rutland Street, Leicester

Presented by Curve Direct from the West End, The Drifters Girl comes to Curve as part of a major UK tour. Nominated for Best