{"title": "Poetry Foyer – Young, Gifted & Black 2026", "start": "2026-10-29T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-10-29T21:30:00Z", "place": "Theatre Peckham", "address": "Havil Street 221, SE5 7SB London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://theatrepeckham.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173691925/events", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word", "occasion/black-history-month"], "description": "Poetry Foyer – Young, Gifted & Black 2026 is a joyful spoken word gathering celebrating Black brilliance, with an open mic that people can sign up for on the door. It forms part of Theatre Peckham's Young, Gifted & Black festival during Black History Month, honouring legacy, uplifting the community and celebrating a promising future through words and rhythm. The Poetry Foyer series is championed by the Esmee Fairbairn foundation as part of the Elevating Spoken Word Theatre project. 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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": "https://noky.io/images/7220b15f5dda4434b888bc624ed4ba543164d9dc44e7abfb29095f4d110f713b-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Extra Second London", "start": "2026-10-31T18:45:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "£4 (£5 for Open Mic + Guest)", "price_from": "4.00", "price_to": "5.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmargaretshouse/1432082/select-date", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word"], "description": "A cosy monthly evening of poetry, spoken word, music and discussion with open mic slots. 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The evening is headlined by IMD Legion and MLizzy and celebrates the next generation of artists while helping young people build confidence, gain exposure, and develop their careers.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/legacy-after-dark-38972/", "official_url": "https://www.theatrepeckham.co.uk/show/legacy-after-dark/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/84e2c3764431a73481d3cb4a4e46a00765863a2b3e0035fa97bdda610d94a56a-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Resonance Open Mic Poetry Night", "start": "2026-11-04T18:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T21:00:00Z", "place": "Set Social", "address": "Nigel Road 55, SE15 4NP London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/poetry"], "description": "Resonance Open Mic Poetry Night is a friendly open mic evening where anyone who loves reading, listening to or writing poetry can share one poem of ideally under five minutes. It is run by Resonance, a poetry collective from South East London made up of queer volunteers, which builds community, supports early-career artists and improves access to the arts for underrepresented groups. Fifteen readers take part across three sections, with ten advance slots and five available on the door, welcoming everyone from first-timers to regulars, with new work, rough drafts and old favourites all encouraged.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/resonance-open-mic-poetry-night-38493/", "official_url": "https://setspace.uk/event/resonance-open-mic-poetry-night/2026-11-04/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4d32ea18193ca9c826933a25c89dd3a5c0b53272b8d43fc8b005544b033f004c-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Poetry Slam", "start": "2026-11-12T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Genesis Cinema", "address": "Mile End Road 93-95, E1 4UJ London", "price": "£1", "price_from": "1.00", "price_to": "1.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["literature/spoken-word"], "description": "The Genesis Poetry Slam is an electric night of spoken word performances, with rhymes, rhythms, laughter and possibly tears. It has been running for over 15 years and is London's only three-round poetry slam, in which up to 12 poets compete to reach the final round and claim the title of slam champion for the month. The November slam sees poets battle it out for a place in the December Grand Final. Whether you come to perform or simply to listen, you'll be part of one of the friendliest, most supportive slam communities around.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/poetry-slam-36224/", "official_url": "https://genesiscinema.co.uk/event/92613", "image": "https://noky.io/images/048771cc4ae9a268be5e602bb50ee14a2413d4a87884286a2a80114b775713e9-1200.webp"}, {"title": "LIFEM26: Exhibition ‘Plus’ Day Pass", "start": "2026-11-12T09:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Blackheath Halls", "address": "23 Lee Road, SE3 9RQ London", "price": "£35 / Free Students & U21s", "price_from": "35.00", "price_to": "35.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.blackheathhalls.com/whats-on/book/?bookevent=5185", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["music/classical/early-music"], "description": "The 'Exhibition Plus' 3 day pass grants entry to the LIFEM26 exhibition at Blackheath Hills, together with Makers' Demonstrations, Performers' Platforms and a range of talks, presentations and fringe events, plus the final of the Early Music Young Ensemble Competition on the Friday. It is a new offering for 2026 from Blackheath Halls as part of the LIFEM26 early music festival. Many events take place in the Halls' Hearn Recital Room and offer insight into the world of early music, with celebrated performers, instrument makers showcasing their work up close and performances by rising stars.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/lifem26-exhibition-plus-day-pass-69569/", "official_url": "https://www.blackheathhalls.com/whats-on/lifem26-exhibition-plus-3-day-pass-thu-fri-sat/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Black History Month 2026: Queer Games Night", "start": "2026-10-30T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Oxford House", "address": "Derbyshire Street, E2 6HG London", "price": "Free, donations welcome", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "quiz-games", "tags": ["occasion/black-history-month", "games"], "description": "Black History Month 2026: Queer Games Night is an evening of games, laughter and friendly competition celebrating community through play. It is hosted by Mo and offers a fun, welcoming space to meet new people and build connections. 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It is a Pay What You Can event, where donations support independent, community art and help offer tickets to those who cannot afford one.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/word-space-60801/", "official_url": "https://www.jamboreevenue.co.uk/events/open-mic-and-poetry-night-in-london-10/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/fa7925a8b7c8eddd343810a0cd31530ef1704754584d4e2ac4656953d47ed380-600.webp"}, {"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": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.sipnstroke.com/articles", "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": "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"}]}