OCTOBER 2015

The Empire needs men: Exhibition - Throughout Oct

“A thought-provoking display of images and artefacts charting the First World War from an African perspective.”

Workshop: Sat 17th Oct, 2pm, Enfield Town Library, 66 Church Street, Enfield, EN2 6AX.
Workshop: Sat 31st Oct, 2pm, Edmonton Green Library, 36-44 South Mall, N9 0TN.

Where: Exhibition can be seen at Enfield Town Library, but see venue info for specific workshops above.
When: October 2015
Tickets: free

No Colour Bar: Black British Art in Action 1960-1990, 10th Jul - 24th Jan 2016

"An innovative look at Black British cultural identities, heritage and creative voices - and the struggle Black British artists faced to have their voices heard - from the 1960s to the 1990s.”

"Monthly events will bring the exhibition to life and delve deeper into its themes, with a diverse range of talks, workshops and gallery tours planned. This will include the Tenth Annual Huntley Conference in the Old Library on Saturday 10 October: a youth-led, inter-generational conference, which explores the exhibition’s core themes and messages. Check our events page for more information."

Where: Guildhall Art Gallery, London EC2V
When: Jul 2015- Jan 2016
Tickets: Free

Double Exposure: Exhibition,  2-31st Oct

Photography exhibition by local photographer Sango Nghembe

Where: Haringey Library
When:Monday to Friday – 9am-7pm, Saturday – 9am-5pm, Sunday – 12pm-4pm.
Tickets: free

Rock Against Racism : Syd Sheldon Exhibition, 2nd Oct - 5th Dec

“The first major exhibition of Syd Shelton’s photographs capturing one of the most intriguing and contradictory political periods in British post war history. Between 1976 and 1981, the movement Rock Against Racism (RAR) confronted racist ideology in the streets, parks and town halls of Britain.”

Where: Rivington Place, London
When: 2nd Oct - 5th Dec
Tickets: free

Realm of the Sun: Aubrey Williams Exhibition - 8th Oct - 21st Nov

"Williams’ was a visionary artist from Guyana who concerned himself much with ecology and founder member of CAM, within the Black British movement of the 60s.”

Where: October Gallery, WC1N
When: 8th Oct - 21st Nov
Tickets: Free

1:54 -  Contemporary African Art Fair - 15-18th Oct

Work from over 150 contemporary artists from Africa & the diaspora will be on view at Somerset House in October.

Where: Somerset House
When: 15-18th October 2015, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12.00-20.00, Sunday, 12.00-18.00
Tickets: Day Tickets £15.00 / £10.00 concessions + online booking fees
4 Day Ticket £30.00 + online booking fees

Classically British: Theatre/Dance - Fri 16th Oct

"Classically British aims to shine light on female black dancers and the scarcity of them in our British ballet institutions.”

Where: The Tabernacle, Powis Sq, W11
When Fri 16th Oct
Tickets: Dress Rehearsal: doors 1.15pm. tickets on the door £5.00 (cash only) Main Show: doors 6.30pm, show 7.30pm. tickets £10 (cash only)

Legend - The Bob Marley Experience: Theatre, Thu 22nd Oct

Seven great musicians and singers celebrate the life and music of Bob Marley.

Where: Millfield Theatre, N18
When: Thu 22nd Oct, 7:45pm
Tickets: £22

Looking for Love: Documentary - 23rd Oct

Screening and Q&A with the Director Menelik Shabazz

A documentary that tries to explore relations between black men and women.

Where: The Library at Wilsden Green
When: 23rd Oct 2015, 7-10pm
Tickets: £10

The History of Fresh: A Celebration of Streetwear in the Uk & USA, 24th Oct

"Fresh Dressed, a new documentary, chronicles how hip hop and its lasting relationship with fashion has brought oversized trousers and graffiti drenched jackets from the street corner to catwalks all over the world. Directed by Sacha Jenkins, this documentary features interviews with Damon Dash, Pharrell Williams, Kanye West and Karl Kani.”

Where: Rio Cinema, 107 Kingsland High Street, E8
When: Sat 24th Oct, from 2pm
Tickets: from £15

Imperial War Museum: Programme of free events, 24th Oct - 1st Nov

See website for a link to PDF with the full programme of events HERE

Where: Imperial War Museum, London
When: 24th Oct - 1st Nov
Tickets: free

Black Women in Leadership: Discussion, Tues 27th Oct

Topic of discussion is ‘The impact of African Women and their diverse cultural contribution to society’

Where: Dugdale centre, Exec Suite, 39 London Rd, EN2
When: Tues 27th Oct
Tickets: free

Black Voices in Britain Then & Now: Education, 31st Oct

An evening of Edutainment with Zena Edwards, Akala and Margaret Busby

Where:Trinity a Bowes Methodist Church, Palmerston road, N22
When: 31st Oct 5:30-10pm
Tickets: In Adv Adult £10/£8 conc,  Child £5, on the door Adult £15/£10 Conc