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SUMMARY:The Mountaintop
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 1 October – Saturday 5 October \nCurve \n£20 \n  \nPresented by Curve and sponsored by PPL PRS \n  \nAfter making his monumental ‘I’ve Been to the Mountaintop’ speech against the advice of his colleagues on Wednesday 3 April 1968\, Dr Martin Luther King checks into room 306 of the Lorraine Motel.  Exhausted\, conflicted and alone\, he orders room service\, but instead finds himself served with some unexpected questions from the audacious waitress who unflinchingly cross-examines the makings and misgivings of a hero. \n  \nW: curveonline.co.uk \nT: 0116 242 3595 \nE: tickets@curvetheatre.co.uk
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/the-mountaintop/
LOCATION:Curve\, 60 Rutland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1SB
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Coming Soon,On Now,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Curve":MAILTO:tickets@curvetheatre.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T200000
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SUMMARY:Travis Jay: Travisty
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 2 October \n8.00pm \nFirebug \n£15 \n  \nFollowing his sell-out show at London’s Bloomsbury Theatre\, his run at Soho Theatre and a critically acclaimed Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut in 2019\, Travis Jay brings his brand-new show ’Travisty’ on his debut tour.  With 26 dates up and down the country.  Expect Belly Laughs!  Travis Jay is a seasoned performer and this show guarantees to be hilarious! \nW: BUY TICKETS
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/travis-jay-travisty/
LOCATION:Firebug\, 1 Millstone Lane\, Leicester\, LE1 5JN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241004T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241004T193000
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SUMMARY:Black Voices in Concert - Singing in Black Oral Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Friday 4 October \n7.30 pm \n  \nAttenborough Arts Centre \n£14 / £5 \n  \nPresented by Attenborough Arts Centre \n  \nBlack Voices is globally celebrated for their unique form of a cappella music\, singing in the Black oral tradition.  Their international following appreciates the simple beauty and power of the human voice they present and the open and free expression that singing in the Black oral tradition promotes.  \n  \nW: attenborougharts.com \nT: 0116 252 2455 \nE: arts-centre@leicester.ac.uk
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/black-voices-in-concert-singing-in-black-oral-tradition/
LOCATION:Attenborough Arts Centre\, Lancaster Road\, Leicester\, LE1 7HA
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Attenborough Arts Centre":MAILTO:arts-centre@le.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241008T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241008T180000
DTSTAMP:20241013T181439Z
CREATED:20240725T145822Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Alison Buchanan accompanied by Philip Herbert
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 8 October\n6.00pm\nLeicester Gallery\, De Montfort University\nBy Invitation \nPresented by Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage  \nA special private view with a guest performance by Alison Buchanan\, the Artistic Director of Pegasus opera company\, the only Black British female leader of an opera company and one of sitters featured in 100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark.  Alison Buchanan will be accompanied by Philip Herbert\, award winning composer and musician.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/an-evening-with-alison-buchanan-accompanied-by-philip-herbert/
LOCATION:Leicester Gallery\, De Montfort University\, The Gateway\, Leicester\, LE1 9BH
CATEGORIES:100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark,Black History Month,Coming Soon,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage":MAILTO:info@serendipity-uk.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T180000
DTSTAMP:20241013T182056Z
CREATED:20240725T152618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T182056Z
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SUMMARY:Better Together Windrush Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 9 October \n6.00pm \nCurve \n£8 \n  \nPresented by Kainé Management \nThe Windrush Generation’s story is one of courage\, resilience and immeasurable contribution to the UK.  As part of our ongoing tribute\, this showcase will bring to life the rich heritage and experiences of Caribbean seniors and friends who are an integral part of the Better Together Project. \n  \nW: curveonline.co.uk \nT: 0116 242 3560 \nE: tickets@curvetheatre.co.uk
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/better-together-windrush-showcase/
LOCATION:Curve\, 60 Rutland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1SB
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kain%C3%A9 Management":MAILTO:info@kainemanagement.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T143000
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SUMMARY:Resilience and Progressing Your Artistic Practice with Valda Jackson MBE RWA and Melanie Abrahams FRSA Hon FRSL
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 12 October \n1.00pm – 2.30pm \nAttenborough Arts Centre \nPay What You Can \n  \nThis workshop salon is for artists and creatives who are keen to address and to evolve their resilience\, as part of progressing their career and practice.  Within a space of solidarity\, we will ask questions of ourselves that we may not often have the time or opportunity to think about.  As part of the conversation\, we will focus on what tools\, mindset and habits we need to incorporate within our working and everyday lives.  To book your place please email hello@wordpoetry.co.uk. \n  \nW: attenborougharts.com \nT: 0116 252 2455 \nE: arts-centre@leicester.ac.uk | hello@wordpoetry.co.uk
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/resilience-and-progressing-your-artistic-practice-with-valda-jackson-mbe-rwa-and-melanie-abrahams-frsa-hon-frsl/
LOCATION:Attenborough Arts Centre\, Lancaster Road\, Leicester\, LE1 7HA
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Attenborough Arts Centre":MAILTO:arts-centre@le.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T170000
DTSTAMP:20241013T182011Z
CREATED:20240725T152817Z
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SUMMARY:Caribbean Woman: A Tribute Through Poetry\, Words and Song
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 12 October \n3.30pm – 5.00pm \n£8 | £5 \n  \nPresented by Word! and Renaissance One \n  \nAn afternoon of spoken word\, art\, conversation and music that marks and showcases the power and creativity of Caribbean women in the UK arts scene\, inspired by the powerful poem ‘Caribbean Woman’ by the late Jean ‘Binta’ Breeze MBE.  Featuring poetry by Valda Jackson MBE RWA\, music and song by award-winning calypsonian Tobago Crusoe and multidisciplinary word and sound artist\, Mellow Baku.  With co-hosting performances by Melanie Abrahams FRSA Hon FRSL and Kamisha Hawkins.  Co-curated by Lydia Towsey and Melanie Abrahams. \n  \nW: attenborougharts.com \nT: 0116 252 2455 \nE: arts-centre@leicester.ac.uk
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/caribbean-woman-a-tribute-through-poetry-words-and-song/
LOCATION:Attenborough Arts Centre\, Lancaster Road\, Leicester\, LE1 7HA
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="WORD!":MAILTO:hello@wordpoetry.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241013T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241013T223000
DTSTAMP:20241013T182004Z
CREATED:20240725T143929Z
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SUMMARY:And Still I Rise
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 13 October \n7.00pm – 10.30pm \nThe Y Theatre \nFrom £10 \n  \nPresented by 2Funky Arts \n2Funky 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  \nW: ytheatre.co.uk \nT: 0116 255 7066 \nE: boxoffice@ytheatre.co.uk
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/and-still-i-rise/
LOCATION:The Y Theatre\, 7 East Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6EY
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="2Funky Arts":MAILTO:info@2funkyarts.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241018T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241018T190000
DTSTAMP:20241013T181930Z
CREATED:20240725T143538Z
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SUMMARY:A Journey Through Black Music
DESCRIPTION:Friday 18 October \n7.00pm \nAfrican Caribbean Centre \n£10 \n  \nPresented by the African Heritage Alliance \n  \nA selection of local and national artists will be taking us on a journey through Black music.  Our headline act is our very own Tann-i Browne. \n  \nW: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/929585744987?aff=oddtdtcreator \nT: 0116 221 1793
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/a-journey-through-black-music/
LOCATION:African Caribbean Centre\, Maidstone Road\, Leicester\, LE2 0UA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="African Heritage Alliance":MAILTO:enquiries@africanheritagealliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T200000
DTSTAMP:20241013T181904Z
CREATED:20240725T152304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T181904Z
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SUMMARY:Kane Brown: Don’t Listen To Me
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 19 October \n8.00pm \nThe Y Theatre \n£18.50 \n  \nFearlessly hilarious delivery combined with honesty and sincerity\, Kane Brown is 19 years in the game\, has performed around the world\, has opened for Guz Khan on his UK Tour\, and can be seen on Man Like Mobeen (Netflix) Deepfake (Channel 4) and She’s the One (Amazon) and also heard on his hit Podcast\, Rated 18. \n  \nW: ytheatre.co.uk \nT: 0116 255 7066 \nE: boxoffice@ytheatre.co.uk
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/kane-brown-dont-listen-to-me/
LOCATION:The Y Theatre\, 7 East Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6EY
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Y Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@ytheatre.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241025T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241025T190000
DTSTAMP:20241013T181825Z
CREATED:20240725T144924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T181825Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy Night: Africa vs Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:Friday 25 October \n7.00 pm \n£15 \n  \nPresented by the African Heritage Alliance \n  \nThe jokes will be flying all night as Africa takes on the Caribbean in this Comedy Night\, with a line of local and national comedians. \n  \nW: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/comedy-night-africa-vs-caribbean-bhm-2024-tickets-929605865167?aff=oddtdtcreator \nT: 0116 221 1793
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/comedy-night-africa-vs-caribbean/
LOCATION:African Caribbean Centre\, Maidstone Road\, Leicester\, LE2 0UA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="African Heritage Alliance":MAILTO:enquiries@africanheritagealliance.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241027T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241027T150000
DTSTAMP:20241013T181746Z
CREATED:20240725T144232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T181746Z
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SUMMARY:Luna Loves Library Day The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 27 October \n11.00am – 12.00pm | 2.00pm – 3.00pm \nAttenborough Arts Centre \nPay What You Can \n  \nPresented by Little Seeds Music\, Z-arts and Attenborough Arts Centre\n Luna looks forward to one special day… Library Day!  It’s the day when she discovers magic among the library shelves but is also a chance to spend time with Dad\, making it all the more special.  Based on the critically acclaimed book by Waterstones Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho and illustrator Fiona Lumbers\, Luna Loves Library Day is an exciting new musical for children aged 5+ and their families. \n \n  \nW: attenborougharts.com \nT: 0116 252 2455 \nE: arts-centre@leicester.ac.uk
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/luna-loves-library-day-the-musical/
LOCATION:Attenborough Arts Centre\, Lancaster Road\, Leicester\, LE1 7HA
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Attenborough Arts Centre":MAILTO:arts-centre@le.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241031T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241031T191500
DTSTAMP:20241003T184708Z
CREATED:20240725T153341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T184708Z
UID:35784-1730402100-1730402100@www.serendipity-uk.com
SUMMARY:The Record Store and Black Music – England’s Tastemakers
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31 October \n7.15pm \nPhoenix \n£9.50 | £7.50 \n  \nPresented by 2Funky Arts \n  \nA 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 DJ Rap (Propa Talent).  It also features Trevor Nelson\, Jazzie B and a host of other pioneers of street sounds.  Production by Simon ‘Schooly’ Phillips and Winstan Whitter\, managed by 2Funky Arts\, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. \n  \nW: phoenix.org.uk \nT: 0116 242 2800 \nE: hello@phoenix.org.uk
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/the-record-store-and-black-music-englands-tastemakers/
LOCATION:Phoenix\, 4 Midland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="2Funky Arts":MAILTO:info@2funkyarts.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241031T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241031T193000
DTSTAMP:20241003T183542Z
CREATED:20240725T144329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T183542Z
UID:35706-1730403000-1730403000@www.serendipity-uk.com
SUMMARY:Going for Gold
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 31 October \n7.30pm \nThe Y Theatre \n£20 | £10 Concession | £70 Family of Four \n  \nPresented by The Y Theatre and ComeForGold Ltd \n  \nA 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 profound questions of what we fight for and what we hold onto.  This powerful narrative invites audiences to reflect on the meaning of home\, the bonds of family\, the enduring spirit of perseverance and what we leave behind.  Winner at the Black British Theatre Awards 2023 \n  \nW: ytheatre.co.uk \nT: 0116 255 7066 \nE: boxoffice@ytheatre.co.uk
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/going-for-gold/
LOCATION:The Y Theatre\, 7 East Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6EY
CATEGORIES:Black History Month,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Y Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@ytheatre.co.uk
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