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SUMMARY:"We Had One of Those!"
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kainé Management with Leicester Museum and Art Gallery.  Tickets: Free \nJoin Kainé Management in reminiscing about African Caribbean life in Britain in the decades following the Second World War. Inspired by a Murano glass fish ornament\, by artist Wolde Selassie\, members of the community share their memories of the precious possessions that made their family’s house a home. \nShare your own memories of your home during the 1950s to the 1980s\, or contribute your choice of a modern item that you will treasure for ever.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/we-had-one-of-those/
LOCATION:Leicester Museum and Art Gallery\, 53 New Walk\, Leicester\, LE1 7EA\, 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:20261002T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260929T154302Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T154302Z
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SUMMARY:Around the Table
DESCRIPTION:2\, 3\, 16\, 23\, 30 October \nTickets: Free \nPresented by Opal22 Arts and Edutainment \nJoin us for a heartwarming podcast series celebrating the rich traditions\, stories and experiences that shape Black communities. In each episode\, four guests gather around a shared meal\, using food as a starting point for conversations about family life\, cultural heritage\, migration and belonging. \nAs favourite dishes spark memories\, guests reflect on childhood\, community\, changing family dynamics and the traditions passed down through generations. Through laughter\, storytelling and honest conversation\, the series explores how Black culture continues to evolve while remaining deeply rooted in family\, resilience and connection. \nA celebration of food\, memory and the stories that bring us together.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/around-the-table/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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SUMMARY:Island Grace Community Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Sewing Circle.  Tickets: Adults £10 | Child £7 | Under 5s Free | Family of four £30 \nPresented by The Sewing Circle Trustees\, where Caribbean heritage meets timeless African elegance. Join us for a beautiful evening of fashion\, culture\, creativity and community\, as families take to the runway showcasing handcrafted garments and accessories created through The Sewing Circle. This special intergenerational celebration highlights the talent\, confidence and creativity of elderly Caribbean women alongside children and family members\, bringing together tradition and heritage through fashion. \nExperience an uplifting evening filled with style\, music\, culture and community spirit as we celebrate the power of creativity across generations.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/island-grace-community-fashion-show/
LOCATION:African Caribbean Centre\, Maidstone Road\, Leicester\, LE2 0UA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Sewing Circle":MAILTO:thesewingcircle@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260929T154718Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Mel Pennant and Lisa Smith
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Leicester Libraries.  Tickets: £3 library members | £5 non-members \nIn conversation with author and award-winning playwright\, Mel Pennant and Lisa Smith\, author of Jamaica Road. Hosted by broadcaster\, Merisha Stevenson.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/in-conversation-with-mel-pennant-and-lisa-smith/
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:20261004T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260929T154546Z
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SUMMARY:Big Mama Thornton: I Can't Be Anyone But Me
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Phoenix Leicester.  Tickets: £11 | £6.25 \nThis fascinating documentary profiles Willie Mae ’Big Mama’ Thornton – a blues powerhouse who shook American music to its core. Towering in voice and presence\, she made ‘Hound Dog’ a number one hit before Elvis ever sang it and her ferocious ‘Ball and Chain’ launched Janis Joplin’s career. Defying gender norms in jeans\, boots and cowboy hat\, Big Mama captivated audiences with raw energy\, humour and soul. From Alabama juke joints to European festivals\, she lived hard\, sang harder and left an indelible mark on rock\, R&B and the blues. \nDirectly after the Big Mama Thornton Film Screening  Carol Leeming ‘the fabulous’ (Blues and Soul Magazine) sings a classic blues music set with sensational Guitarist Andy Wales The first time ever these two local blues legends will play together an UNMISSABLE Double Bill!
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/big-mama-thornton-i-cant-be-anyone-but-me/
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:20261005T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T140000
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SUMMARY:Songbath - A Celebration of Black History Month Special
DESCRIPTION:Presented by BAKUYARD.  Tickets: £11.11 | £7.77 \nA gentle one-hour soundbath-style performance with voice\, live looping\, meditative soundscapes\, healing-frequency instruments and healing songs from artist Mellow Baku’s Afro-Trinidadian mixed lineage. \nCome relax\, with an optional invitation to join a sound-offering libation honouring our ancestors for Black History Month. \nA restorative lunchtime space to release\, restore and reset\, with chair seating and floor cushion options.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/songbath-a-celebration-of-black-history-month-special/
LOCATION:LCB Depot\, 31 Rutland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1RE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T160000
DTSTAMP:20260929T160016Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T160016Z
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SUMMARY:African Caribbean Health and Wellbeing Day
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the African Heritage Alliance and the Pamela Campbell-Morris Health Awareness Alliance.  Tickets: Free | £55 for stall holders \nAs part of Black History Month\, this flagship event celebrates African and Caribbean communities while addressing health inequalities. \nThis year’s programme features health information\, screenings\, workshops\, wellbeing activities and free health checks\, alongside collaboration with NHS organisations and healthcare professionals to promote culturally responsive care and improve health outcomes. \nBringing together community members and health professionals\, the day provides opportunities to share experiences\, best practice and practical solutions for a healthier\, more equitable future.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/african-caribbean-health-and-wellbeing-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:20261008T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T173000
DTSTAMP:20260929T160105Z
CREATED:20260805T111850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T160105Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop on Wellbeing and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Word! and Renaissance One.  Tickets: Pay What You Can (recommended price £10) \nThis creative session facilitated by curator and speaker Melanie Abrahams and supported by writers and performers/facilitators Michael Brome and Lydia Towsey will support participants to develop their speaking and writing skills and focus on the importance and the value of using literature and voice\, for change and for progress. We will look at the practices of writers and artists of Caribbean and British-Caribbean communities within the legacy of Black History Month – particularly the late Jean ‘Binta’ Breeze who was a local fixture and treasured by many communities around the world – to explore the ways that we can learn and benefit from approaches and models that can become part of our creative process. \nThe session is suitable for early to mid-career writers\, poets and artists who are using writing and speaking in their practice. Featured as an accompanying prelude to the evening performance and showcase featuring Grace Nichols and guests\, we particularly welcome participants of Caribbean heritage and other Black\, global majority and intersectional backgrounds. Developed as a partnership between WORD! and Renaissance One.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/workshop-on-wellbeing-and-resilience/
LOCATION:Attenborough Arts Centre\, Lancaster Road\, Leicester\, LE1 7HA
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="WORD!":MAILTO:hello@wordpoetry.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260929T110811Z
CREATED:20260804T110320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T110811Z
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SUMMARY:Leicester Liming: Grace Nichols and Special Guests POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, this event has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.  WORD and Renaissance One hope to reschedule in 2027\, with further details to follow.  For box office queries\, please contact Attenborough Arts Centre. \n  \nPresented by Word! and Renaissance One \nJoin us for a Black History Month celebration featuring the poetry and wordplay of international poet Grace Nichols and special guests. Based on a Trinidadian cultural institution that happens around the Caribbean\, Liming mashes up poetry and spoken word with carnival and encourages going with the flow and socialising. Nichols will read from her classic works and new book The Tracks of My Name. \nCo-hosted by Melanie Abrahams and Kamisha\, the evening will include local sensations Imani Ahiro and Ashanti Wenham and more\, and is brought to you through a collaboration between Renaissance One and WORD!
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/leicester-liming-grace-nichols-and-special-guests/
LOCATION:Attenborough Arts Centre\, Lancaster Road\, Leicester\, LE1 7HA
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="WORD!":MAILTO:hello@wordpoetry.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260929T155840Z
CREATED:20260805T105933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T155840Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Curve.  Tickets: Free \nHead to Curve for Black History Month Community Day\, a FREE afternoon of culture\, creativity and community. \nThe day will feature local artists\, creatives and practitioners of African and Caribbean heritage\, celebrating the richness\, diversity and impact of Black artistic practice. \nEnjoy live performances of spoken word\, dance and music by Black artists on our foyer stage\, showcasing work inspired by African and Caribbean cultures\, histories and contemporary experiences. \nA welcoming and vibrant event for all ages\, offering opportunities to engage with Black creativity\, develop new skills and celebrate the contribution of African and Caribbean cultures to Leicester’s cultural life.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/black-history-month-community-day-3/
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:20261011T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T220000
DTSTAMP:20260929T155536Z
CREATED:20260805T103651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T155536Z
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SUMMARY:COBO Comedy Shutdown: Black History Month Special
DESCRIPTION:Presented by LuvEntertainment.  Tickets: £20.50 \nCOBO Comedy Shutdown proudly presents a Black History Month Special\, returning to Leicester! Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable evening of uproarious laughter and celebration. The line-up features Gbemi Oladipo (ITV\, BBC One)\, Travis Jay (Supacell)\, Nancy Macdonald (Vibrant\, quick-witted rising comedy talent)\, Richard Blackwood (MTV\, ITV\, BBC\, CH4) and Eddie Kadi (Strictly Come Dancing).
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/cobo-comedy-shutdown-black-history-month-special/
LOCATION:The Y Theatre\, 7 East Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6EY
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T111500
DTSTAMP:20260929T155927Z
CREATED:20260805T110327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T155927Z
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SUMMARY:Little Curve
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Curve.  Tickets: £3 per family group. \nA playful and interactive session for children aged 18 months – 5 years and their grown-ups. Led by Curve’s Creative Programmes Facilitator\, Tamika Gore\, who is a local creative whose work centres around imaginative storytelling\, movement and joyful early years play. \nFocusing on the book Strong Like Me by Kelechi Okafor and Michaela Dias-Hayes\, “a beautiful celebration of strength in all its forms”\, this exploration will be through the form of storytelling\, rhythm\, music and movement inspired by cultural narratives. It celebrates Black stories from the Diaspora and themes of community\, identity and belonging through playful participation. It supports children to develop confidence\, curiosity and creative expression\, whilst gaining an understanding of Black heritage\, storytelling traditions and cultural pride.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/little-curve-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:20261015T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260929T155652Z
CREATED:20260805T104059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T155652Z
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SUMMARY:Aurie Styla: Maverick
DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Y Theatre and Ebdon Management.  Tickets: £17.50 \nAurie Styla is one of the most naturally charismatic and hilarious comedians around. Following his acclaimed 100+ date worldwide tour\, he’s back on the road with his brand new show Maverick. \nMaverick looks at life from the end of The Aurator Tour onwards and although everything seems nice and ‘cushty’\, something is throwing off the scales of wins and fails. The show hilariously explores his bad work-life balance\, family influence\, relationships\, health and more.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/aurie-styla-maverick/
LOCATION:The Y Theatre\, 7 East Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6EY
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T220000
DTSTAMP:20260929T155036Z
CREATED:20260804T112654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T155036Z
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SUMMARY:Mellow Baku Quartet - Booksong
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Leicester Jazz House.  Tickets: £16 | £8 NUS \nA uniquely compelling performer with a voice that moves through all shades of feeling\, Mellow Baku has spent two decades on stages across the UK and internationally. \nFrom solo to orchestra\, from 20s jazz at Cadogan Hall to touring with Afro dub band Soothsayers\, from performing with Zoe Rahman to Joe ArmonJones\, from North Sea Jazz Festival to New York\, Baku is at home in the centre of live improvised musical storytelling through jazz and blues song. \nBorn in London to a Blues-singing hippie and Trinidadian Rastafarian activist\, she was raised in the Midlands in a cult from age 5 to 20. Baku escaped to study art in Leicester and has been exploring creativity and recovery through music\, art\, writing and cultural exploration ever since. \nBooksong weaves lyrical revisioning of standards with original songs\, shaped by cultural heritage and the journey of a self-healing anti-disciplinary artist.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/mellow-baku-quartet-booksong/
LOCATION:Attenborough Arts Centre\, Lancaster Road\, Leicester\, LE1 7HA
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leicester Jazzhouse":MAILTO:leicesterjazzhouse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260929T155231Z
CREATED:20260805T102431Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Scratch Night
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Curve.  Tickets: £12 \nCurve’s third successful BHM Scratch Night\, a special evening celebrating creativity\, culture\, and community. Shining a spotlight on local theatre-makers and artists from African\, Caribbean and African Latinx heritage and backgrounds\, showcasing a diverse range of artforms and inspiring performances. Come and encounter some new emerging work\, support local artists\, and be part of the creative conversation. \nApplications to perform at Curve’s Black History Month Scratch Night are open until Monday 17 August\, 12pm. Find out more and apply at: https:// forms.office.com/e/vZUQ68gvBP
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/black-history-month-scratch-night-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:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T163000
DTSTAMP:20260929T154205Z
CREATED:20260804T100744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T154205Z
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SUMMARY:Windrush: The Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Opal22 Arts and Edutainment with Leicester Museums and Galleries.  Tickets: Free \nWindrush: The Legacy celebrates the lives\, achievements and lasting contributions of Leicester’s Windrush Generation. Through powerful portraits by Denise Lensi\, personal video testimonies and a recreated Windrush front room\, visitors are invited to explore the stories of those who journeyed from the Caribbean to Britain after answering the call to help rebuild the nation following the Second World War. \nSharing memories of hope\, resilience\, challenge and success\, the new galleries honour the generation that helped shape modern Leicester. \nCurated by Tara Munroe and Opal22 Arts and Edutainment for Leicester City Council Museums Service\, it preserves these important stories for future generations.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/windrush-the-legacy/
LOCATION:Newarke Houses Museum\, The Newarke\, Leicester\, LE2 7BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T210000
DTSTAMP:20260929T155615Z
CREATED:20260805T104412Z
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SUMMARY:Lenny Henry: Still at Large
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Curve.  Tickets: £34 \nFor over five decades\, Lenny Henry has been telling stories—on stage\, on screen and through a host of characters etched into our collective memory. \nPart stand-up\, part storytelling and part conversation with himself (and with you)\, this new live show sees Lenny Henry return to the experiences that shaped him while also exploring the ideas\, challenges and creative sparks driving him today. \nExpect big laughs\, heart and a celebration of the many versions of Lenny Henry: the actor\, the impressionist\, the comedian\, the fundraiser and the Stand-Up Anecdotalist.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/lenny-henry-still-at-large/
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:20261021T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260929T153323Z
CREATED:20260805T112242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T153323Z
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SUMMARY:We Are the Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:Presented by BAKUYARD.  Tickets: £15 | £10 \nA creative\, hands-on playshop session exploring ancestry through music\, altar making\, sound offerings and the creation of art as ritual with Mellow Baku – anti-disciplinary artist\, facilitator and space-maker. Discover the healing power of connection with ancestors\, earth and cultural practices in a relaxed and welcoming space of creativity\, ceremony\, learning and conversation. Materials provided. No experience needed\, just curiosity. \nThe event is recommended for adults\, however young people aged 15 and above are welcome when accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/we-are-the-ancestors/
LOCATION:LCB Depot\, 31 Rutland Street\, Leicester\, LE1 1RE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T213000
DTSTAMP:20260929T154348Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Lecture: From Foreign Policy to Assassination
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the African Heritage Alliance.  Tickets: Free \nFor more than five centuries\, people of African descent have experienced exploitation\, displacement and systemic oppression shaped by the pursuit of power\, wealth and control. While the language and methods may have changed\, many argue that the structures underpinning inequality remain embedded within contemporary political and economic systems. \nThis thought-provoking event explores the connections between foreign policy\, resource extraction\, political influence and violence\, asking a challenging question: how are historical patterns of domination sustained\, justified or concealed in the modern world? \nJoin us for an engaging discussion that examines the past\, interrogates the present and encourages critical reflection on the forces shaping our global future.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/black-history-month-lecture-from-foreign-policy-to-assassination/
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:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T210000
DTSTAMP:20260929T155305Z
CREATED:20260805T102700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T155305Z
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SUMMARY:Virgo Multiverse
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Taylormade Studios.  Tickets: £5 – £20 \n(Logos x Mythos) + (Reason x Emotion) + (Reality x Fantasy) + (Science x Fiction) + (Afro x Futurism) + (Steam x Funk) = Virgo Multiverse; themes of intergalactic Diaspora explored through multimedia multidisciplinary melanated minds and movement combined with open source software and lo-fi hardware. \nArtist Vidal Montgomery presents and performs work with and from local Afrofuturist artists and featured writers from his Virgo Multiverse Substack.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/virgo-multiverse/
LOCATION:Attenborough Arts Centre\, Lancaster Road\, Leicester\, LE1 7HA
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261023T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261023T213000
DTSTAMP:20260929T155411Z
CREATED:20260805T103028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T155411Z
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SUMMARY:And Still I Rise
DESCRIPTION:Presented by 2Funky Arts.  Tickets: £10 standard | £6 concession | £25 family ticket \n2Funky Arts showcases powerful new performances across a variety of art forms that are brave\, honest\, inspiring and deeply resonant. Crafted by up-and-coming Midlands artists of Black\, African and Caribbean heritage\, these works transform personal stories into compelling performance pieces that evoke raw emotion. “And Still I Rise” explores prejudice\, power and Black Lives Matter through music\, poetry and more—an unmissable showcase that shines with truth and resilience.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/and-still-i-rise-3/
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:20261027T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T213000
DTSTAMP:20260929T154801Z
CREATED:20260804T110728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T154801Z
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SUMMARY:Lemn Sissay - Let the Light Pour In
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Curve.  Tickets: £31.50 \nSpend an evening with a master of the spoken word\, BAFTA award-winning author\, activist\, performer and Sunday Times number one bestseller\, Lemn Sissay OBE as he returns to the stage with this acclaimed show. \nWith live readings from his books\, Sissay will unravel some of the original stories behind the poems and how they have been used in people’s lives and his own. Expect the unexpected. A night bursting with light to stave off the dark. \nAge guidance: 14+
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/lemn-sissay-let-the-light-pour-in/
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:20261028T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260929T155452Z
CREATED:20260805T103331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T155452Z
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SUMMARY:Better Together Windrush Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kainé Management.  Tickets: £10 – £12 \nThe Better Together Windrush Showcase is a vibrant\, intergenerational celebration honouring the legacy\, resilience and brilliance of the Windrush Generation. It brings together elders\, young people\, artists and local partners for a joy filled evening of presentations\, songs\, poetry and drama. \nWe are committed to heritage and community empowerment and seek through this event\, to amplify unheard voices and emphasise the importance of preserving Black British history for future generations.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/better-together-windrush-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:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T213000
DTSTAMP:20260929T154909Z
CREATED:20260804T111217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T154909Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Gerard Alfonzo Daley
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Opal22 Arts and Edutainment.  Tickets: free \nJoin us at Leicester Central Library for a free author talk with acclaimed writer Gerard Alfonzo Daley\, featuring a reading from his award-winning novel The Book of Erin\, followed by an audience Q&A. \nSet in seventeenth century Montserrat\, The Book of Erin brings to life a fascinating and often overlooked chapter of Caribbean history\, exploring themes of migration\, identity\, colonialism and resistance. Through vivid storytelling and rich historical detail\, Daley uncovers the complex connections between Africa\, the Caribbean and the wider Atlantic world. \nFollowing the reading\, audiences will have the opportunity to hear directly from the author about the inspiration behind the novel\, the historical research that informed it and the power of storytelling to illuminate hidden histories. A must-attend event for lovers of history\, literature and Black heritage.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/an-evening-with-gerard-alfonzo-daley/
LOCATION:Leicester Central Library\, Bishop Street\, Leicester\, LE1 6AA
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260929T154625Z
CREATED:20260804T105726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T154625Z
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SUMMARY:I Love Boosters + Poetry Performance
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Phoenix Leicester.  Tickets: £11 | £6.25 \nThe riotous new film from Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) sees a crew of professional shoplifters take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven in order to sell the Haute couture items on the streets. As one of the crew puts it\, “It’s like community service”. The fantastic cast includes Keke Palmer\, Naomi Ackie\, Will Poulter on hilarious form as a preening fashionista and Don Cheadle. The screening will be preceded by performances from Black poets.
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/i-love-boosters-poetry-performance/
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:20261031T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T203000
DTSTAMP:20260929T154949Z
CREATED:20260804T111921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T154949Z
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SUMMARY:Overcome Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Overcome Group.  Tickets: £5 \nJoin a group of African Caribbean women as they share\, through prose and poetry\, personal stories of resilience\, identity and transformation. Drawing on lived experiences\, the contributors reflect on overcoming significant life challenges while exploring themes of self-worth\, belonging\, African heritage and Black history. \nCelebrating the launch of Overcome\, this collaborative publication amplifies the voices of African Caribbean women and highlights the importance of storytelling in preserving cultural memory\, sharing experiences and inspiring future generations. \nOvercome is a powerful testament to the strength\, creativity and resilience of women across the African Diaspora\, encouraging audiences to reflect on the journeys\, contributions and experiences that continue to shape Black communities today
URL:https://www.serendipity-uk.com/event/overcome-book-launch/
LOCATION:African Caribbean Centre\, Maidstone Road\, Leicester\, LE2 0UA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Black History Month
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Overcome Group":MAILTO:info@overcomegroup.com
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