{"title": "Black History Month Celebration", "start": "2026-10-28T12:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-28T15:00:00Z", "place": "Peter Bedford Housing Association", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["history/black-history", "community"], "description": "The Black History Month Celebration is an event under the theme \"Honouring Our Communities\". It is run by Peter Bedford Housing Association. 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It is held by Dugdale Arts Centre, which says it celebrates Black creativity and culture all year round through its programme, highlighting the voices, talents, and contributions of Black people in the community. The programme includes an after-hours event, film club screenings, theatre, a literature festival, a family gospel concert, and an art workshop. 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Visitors can explore books and illustration beyond the mainstream publishing shelves and meet the creators directly.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/black-indie-authorillustrator-fair-60876/", "official_url": "https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/events/black-indie-authorillustrator-fair", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f1c29b440d5df2e5941eb88d6bc08c512d1f3d4f983ef2ddb6dda6025bab212a-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Tracing Posterity: Screening and Scanning Social", "start": "2026-10-30T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Women’s Museum", "address": "Barking Wharf Square 4-5, IG11 7DQ", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2002211966891?aff=oddtdtcreator", "category": "film", "tags": ["film/documentary", "history/black-history"], "description": "An evening of short films and archival footage followed by a communal scanning and sharing workshop. Curated by Abel Holsborough, it reflects on the representation of Black British histories in film archives and how selective memories are preserved. Led by and centring Black residents of Barking and Dagenham, it marks Black History Month and invites visitors to bring family photos, DVDs and tapes to be digitised for a borough-wide community archive. The programme includes Early Years by Morgan Quaintance, Super Sam by Sandi Hudson Francis, and Eileen's Party, a home movie by local resident Eileen.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/tracing-posterity-screening-and-scanning-social-40351/", "official_url": "https://womensmuseum.org.uk/events/tracing-posterity-screening-and-scanning-social/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b76e5b14dc4792c68dfe22d592716439c2265ed022594685261aea3707f3fcd5-600.webp"}, {"title": "New Black British Sound x BBC Introducing", "start": "2026-11-12T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-12T21:30:00Z", "place": "V&A East Museum", "address": "Carpenters Road 107, E20 2AR London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["society/black-culture/black-british", "music"], "description": "An evening of live music, networking and a panel conversation titled 'New Black British Sound x BBC Introducing' at V&A East Museum. It is run by BBC Introducing Live together with BBC Radio 1Xtra in partnership with V&A East Museum, celebrating the museum's exhibition The Music is Black: A British Story. A panel hosted by BBC Introducing's Angelle Joseph, with speakers including V&A East's Josephine Small, looks at key moments in Black British music history and how the UK industry can support young Black artists. An open mic hosted by BBC Radio 1Xtra Introducing's Theo Johnson gives nine artists the chance to perform live for BBC Introducing.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/new-black-british-sound-x-bbc-introducing-40095/", "official_url": "https://www.vam.ac.uk/event/RwGL37RqpD/new-black-british-sound-x-bbc-introducing-nov-2026", "image": ""}, {"title": "The Weight Of Standing", "start": "2026-11-07T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Broadway Theatre", "address": "Catford Road, SE6 4RU London", "price": "£10.00", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "10.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.broadwaytheatre.org.uk/events/the-weight-of-standing", "category": "theatre", "tags": ["society/black-culture/black-british", "stage/theatre/drama"], "description": "The Weight Of Standing is a world premiere theatre performance celebrating the lives, resilience and enduring legacy of Black older people in Britain. Through intimate storytelling, movement and music, it explores forms of resistance, struggle and survival that have shaped generations, with stories of friendship, family and community at its heart. The work reflects on the strength carried within Black older bodies and the histories they hold, honouring voices that have too often gone unheard. Bold, moving and deeply human, it is a celebration of endurance, memory and collective care.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-weight-of-standing-69596/", "official_url": "https://www.broadwaytheatre.org.uk/events/the-weight-of-standing", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b28e7b626949218210950801f1b0893b66d480e9adfac6f5b48980033b1e2db4-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Come Mek We Larf: A Comedy Night", "start": "2026-11-06T19:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-06T22:00:00Z", "place": "Camden Town Hall", "address": "Judd Street, WC1H 9JE Camden", "price": "Pay What You Can, all proceeds to ACLT", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/come-mek-we-larf-tickets-2001592668553", "category": "comedy", "tags": ["society/black-culture/black-british", "comedy/stand-up"], "description": "Come Mek We Larf: A Comedy Night is an evening of stand-up comedy celebrating Black British humour, culture and community, hosted by Mr Cee in The Salon. It is presented by Love Camden as part of Camden Council's Black History Season 2026, and joining Mr Cee on the bill are Josephine Lacey, Diesel, Selam Amare and Slim, the People's Champion: five distinct voices and plenty of feel-good moments. All proceeds from the Pay What You Can tickets go to the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust, and The Salon seats around 60, so booking early is advised.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/come-mek-we-larf-a-comedy-night-69623/", "official_url": "https://townhall.co.uk/events/come-mek-we-larf/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/a73b4adcc40a560f7b153bf61aa84882aff8b807fb0bfa0103414f6b04b6ead4-2000.webp"}, {"title": "World in Westminster Festival: Diwali", "start": "2026-11-07T12:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "University of Westminster", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://westminster.cventevents.com/event/website/532a4270-7241-43bb-b88a-95f160a4c356/landingPage", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/diwali", "community"], "description": "The World in Westminster Festival: Diwali is a celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights celebrated by many Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs. It is run by the University of Westminster's EDI events, which bring people together to celebrate the diverse cultures, identities and experiences that make the university unique. The gathering promises great food, cultural awareness, positive vibes, and wonderful company, blending culture and conversation. Guests are welcome to wear something red to join in the festive spirit.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/world-in-westminster-festival-diwali-39999/", "official_url": "https://www.westminster.ac.uk/current-students/events/world-in-westminster-festival-diwali", "image": "https://noky.io/images/060658ee4e68b7d8d502df1c291d261ae6769874256aaf5c24a60f93b39e7373-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Marking African History Season: It Was Also About Other Black Musics", "start": "2026-10-31T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T20:00:00Z", "place": "Harlesden Library", "address": "Craven Park Road, NW10 8SE London", "price": "Free event", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-brent-reggae-album-covers-exhibition-marking-african-history-season-tickets-1991292747211?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*rjzw6i*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTAwMTU3NDY0OS4xNzgxMTc0NTI4*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODExNzQ1MjckbzEkZzAkdDE3ODExNzQ1MjckajYwJGwwJGgw", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["music/soul-funk/soul", "history/local-history"], "description": "A talk and listening event exploring Harlesden and Brent's role in black music beyond reggae, covering genres from soul, jazz, funk and hip-hop to Afrobeat through the area's record shops, clubs, venues and radio stations. Visitors are welcome to bring a vinyl record with a Brent connection to play and discuss, and families are invited. Kwaku, an independent history researcher, historical musicologist and Brent resident, is behind it. No booking is required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/marking-african-history-season-it-was-also-about-other-black-60109/", "official_url": "https://www.brent.gov.uk/events-in-brent/2026/october/marking-african-history-season-it-was-also-about-other-black-musics", "image": ""}, {"title": "A Celebration of Paul Green", "start": "2026-11-07T12:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T18:30:00Z", "place": "Orpington Liberal Club", "address": "Station Road 7, BR6 0RZ Orpington", "price": "Free for Club & CAMRA members, £1 to others, payable at the bar", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["community", "music"], "description": "A Celebration of Paul Green is a gathering at Orpington Liberal Club honouring the life of Paul Green, a much-loved member of the club who recently passed away. It is hosted by the club and centres on an open mic for musicians, poets, and anyone who would like to share something in his memory. The aim is to fill the day with music, just as Paul would have wanted. The club's premises and bar, taking card payments only, will be open during the event.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/a-celebration-of-paul-green-37659/", "official_url": "https://orpingtonliberalclub.co.uk/events/a-celebreation-of-paul-green/", "image": ""}, {"title": "ARTicles - Black Art Show", "start": "2026-10-31T14:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T22:00:00Z", "place": "Firepit Art Gallery", "address": "Cutter Lane 10, SE10 0XX London", "price": "Price on the ticket page", "price_from": "107.80", "price_to": "107.80", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/articles-black-art-show-tickets-1982558126726", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["occasion/black-history-month", "art"], "description": "ARTicles - Black Art Show is a two-day Black History Month art show and sale at Firepit. It is curated by Axematic and presented by ARTicles, providing a platform for artists to show, sell, trade and showcase their work to a large audience. A party follows after each day. Artists are to be announced.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/articles-black-art-show-36113/", "official_url": "https://www.firepit.art/exhibitions/articles-black-art-show/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f33fb13239440ddee7027686740490e60adc774f855b4b8e88a2f3efdd05b0c3-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Exhibition: Venetta Nicole – A Language of Colour and Form", "start": "2026-11-01T11:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Valentines Mansion", "address": "", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/abstract-art", "occasion/black-history-month"], "description": "An exhibition at Valentines Mansion presenting Venetta Nicole's work, part of Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure's celebration of Black History Month in partnership with Redbridge Council. 'A Language of Colour and Form' gathers Nicole's intuitive work across abstraction, portraiture and architectural forms, turning personal experiences, memories, cultural heritage and emotional landscapes into vibrant, layered compositions. Nicole is a London-based Caribbean artist and ex-Ilford resident who graduated from Middlesex University in 2007, winning the Women in Art Prize Susan Angoy Award (2022) and Tim May Memorial Award (2026). Her show explores identity, belonging, resilience and memory, inviting viewers to bring their own interpretations to colour and form as a language of freedom.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/exhibition-venetta-nicole-a-language-of-colour-and-form-79125/", "official_url": "https://valentinesmansion.com/events/exhibition-venetta-nicole-a-language-of-colour-and-form/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/57b8a5fb793cb69fda064f2a9fa561294297581c50f60388e55dbbe29151dc25-1200.webp"}, {"title": "HAUNTED BRIXTON - Brixton's Biggest Halloween Experience", "start": "2026-10-30T22:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T03:00:00Z", "place": "Brixton Storeys", "address": "467-469 Brixton Rd, SW9 8HH Brixton", "price": "17,03 £", "price_from": "17.03", "price_to": "17.03", "tickets_url": "https://dice.fm/event/mxw8gl-haunted-brixton-brixtons-halloween-experience-30th-oct-brixton-storeys-london-tickets", "category": "party-club", "tags": ["music/hip-hop", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "HAUNTED BRIXTON - Brixton's Biggest Halloween Experience is a fully themed Halloween party that transforms Brixton Storeys into a playground of nightmares with immersive décor, eerie lighting and spine-chilling surprises. It is organised by What's The Motive, whose London DJs play Hip-Hop, R&B, Afrobeats, Bashment and Amapiano. The night features scare actors, immersive horror zones, giant props, trick or treat giveaways and more than 1000 partygoers in fancy dress. Costumes are highly encouraged, the more terrifying the better, and the event is strictly 18+ with ID required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/haunted-brixton-brixtons-biggest-halloween-experience-46519/", "official_url": "https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haunted-brixton-brixtons-biggest-halloween-experience-tickets-2003450440198", "image": "https://noky.io/images/db6e81cf5d03e4b61fa9fe56b951a0639d671b2a47e344a075a329945d5f82a6-2000.webp"}]}