{"title": "Queen's Park Black History Month Annual Gala 2026", "start": "2026-10-30T17:30:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T20:00:00Z", "place": "Beethoven Centre", "address": "Third Avenue, W10 4JL London", "price": "Free (registration required)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["history/black-history", "occasion/black-history-month"], "description": "The annual Black History Month Gala is an evening of music, food, and culture celebrating the local community and honouring the rich history, resilience, and contributions of Black heritage. It is hosted by Queen's Park Community Council and features soulful music, powerful spoken word and storytelling, and delicious food shared among neighbours in a warm, welcoming space. It is a chance to connect with local residents and celebrate the shared culture and stories that shape the community. Registration is required, with priority given to residents of the Queen's Park, Harrow Road, and Westbourne wards.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/queens-park-black-history-month-annual-gala-2026-74567/", "official_url": "", "image": "", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-30T17:30:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T20:00:00Z", "place": "Beethoven Centre", "address": "Third Avenue, W10 4JL London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Black History Month 2026", "start": "2026-09-25T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-10-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "Dugdale Arts Centre", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/black-history-month"], "description": "Black History Month 2026 is a festival celebrating Black creativity and culture. 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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": "Dope Black Queers: The Forum", "start": "2026-11-08T16:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-08T19:30:00Z", "place": "London LGBTQ+ Community Centre", "address": "Hopton Street 60-62, SE1 9JH London", "price": "", "price_from": "35.00", "price_to": "55.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/queer"], "description": "Dope Black Queers: The Forum is an open floor discussion in a Town Hall Meeting format, less like a panel, where the Black LGBTQIA+ community can talk about the things that matter to them, raise questions and find answers. Dope Black Queers is a space for and by the Black LGBTQIA+ community to provide grounding, connection, and to feel seen and heard. Everyone is invited to share their specific life experiences and perspectives, since it is in the specifics that people can relate and build community. Participation is encouraged but no one has to share, and the event is exclusively for the Black LGBTQIA+ community.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/dope-black-queers-the-forum-41651/", "official_url": "https://londonlgbtqcentre.org/event/dope-black-queers-the-forum-4/2026-11-08/", "image": ""}, {"title": "People Committee Meeting November 2026", "start": "2026-11-11T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-11T20:00:00Z", "place": "Beethoven Centre", "address": "Third Avenue, W10 4JL London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/politics/local-politics"], "description": "The People Committee Meeting of the Queen's Park Community Council brings residents updates on projects covering community cohesion, health and well-being, QPCC-funded services, crime and anti-social behaviour, children and young people, social inclusion, and community engagement events. The council invites residents to attend; the format is formal due to statutory requirements, and discussion is limited to items on the agenda. Residents may observe, pose questions, and make representations subject to the Your Right to Speak policy. Agendas and papers are available online at least three days in advance, on the Council's noticeboard outside the Beethoven Centre, or by email subscription.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/people-committee-meeting-november-2026-74568/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"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": "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=5186", "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. 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It is hosted by Let's Discuss Death and organised by Columbia Road Flower Market, which first held the gathering in 2017 and has grown it into a major community celebration made possible by performers, local businesses and volunteers. Inspired by the Mexican celebration of life, death and remembrance, it invites people to bring their own cultures and traditions, with marigolds central to the occasion and this year's programme including the all-female Mariachi Las Adelitas, choreographer Alondra Galván, a Day of the Dead Cycle Ride and a colourful street procession. The pub The Royal Oak on Columbia Road joins in from midday with pub games and entertainment throughout the day.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/day-of-the-dead-columbia-road-street-parade-48190/", "official_url": "https://columbiaroad.info/londons-day-of-the-dead-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3d836493736d749946240784419eeea3f96718c0f99d5f281792b49178dbe4cf-2000.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": "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": "Queens of Peckham", "start": "2026-11-05T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-05T23:59:00Z", "place": "The Old Nun's Head", "address": "Nunhead Green 15, SE15 3QQ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "party-club", "tags": ["community/lgbtq", "occasion/bonfire-night"], "description": "A Bonfire Night fundraiser evening at a pub in Nunhead, hosted by Queens of Peckham, South London's queer basketball team. The night features performances from local talent, a raffle with prizes, and a DJ playing until late, with proceeds helping cover the team's kit, court time and travel to games.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/queens-of-peckham-44397/", "official_url": "https://www.theoldnunshead.co.uk/events/2026/11/5/queens-of-peckham", "image": "https://noky.io/images/6f80e05d74a101048cc7e1c73ada38df2eef3c6a88bb221ea3090c5c306f30ff-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Voila! at the Space - Launch Party", "start": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "The Space", "address": "Westferry Road 269, E14 3RS London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://space.org.uk/event/voila-launch-party", "category": "party-club", "tags": ["stage/theatre", "occasion"], "description": "An evening launch party at The Space marking its third year as a Voila! Theatre Festival venue and its first mini-season launch. The venue invites audiences to join its performing artists, who wanted to feel part of a venue community, in welcoming them to East London. Guests can see extracts of the shows programmed at the Space, meet the makers, and play mingle bingo with the international and migrant artists. Each ticket includes a free glass of fizz, alcoholic or non.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/voila-at-the-space-launch-party-39747/", "official_url": "https://space.org.uk/event/voila-launch-party/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b5f0c016395adcd2dea775574feffa3bec5d8bc500e47526ddded8267c851424-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Blackheath Arts Society | Winter Exhibition 2026", "start": "2026-11-05T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-12-17T17:00:00Z", "place": "Blackheath Halls", "address": "23 Lee Road, SE3 9RQ London", "price": "FREE ENTRY", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.blackheathhalls.com/book/?bookevent=5489", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art"], "description": "The Blackheath Arts Society | Winter Exhibition 2026 is an art exhibition held in the Blackheath Halls Bar. It is organised by a long established local art group, whose members present their annual winter exhibition. The work uses a diverse range of ideas and inspiration, appealing to all tastes, and pieces are available to purchase.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/blackheath-arts-society-winter-exhibition-2026-69561/", "official_url": "https://www.blackheathhalls.com/whats-on/blackheath-arts-society-winter-exhibition-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/88eefddb078e8c98c9b385a0fb8e2a5807950f38e6df1ab05c84660f3eb3d4d5-1200.webp"}, {"title": "LIFEM26: Exhibition Only", "start": "2026-11-12T09:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Blackheath Halls", "address": "23 Lee Road, SE3 9RQ London", "price": "Free, Booking Required", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.blackheathhalls.com/book/?bookevent=5189", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["music/classical/early-music"], "description": "An exhibition of early music held in the Great Hall of Blackheath Halls, bringing together makers, publishers, and early music organisations in a marketplace for professionals, students, and enthusiasts. It is the annual exhibition of the festival, continuing a tradition of early music exhibitions in London spanning over half a century. Established brands appear alongside highly respected individual makers in a vibrant atmosphere. Entry is free to all this year for the first time, with booking required.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/lifem26-exhibition-only-69568/", "official_url": "https://www.blackheathhalls.com/whats-on/lifem26-exhibition-only/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/1ac9d664dc0a37ac0f2db2bf38f1c3f134de66a296568d030d785ed3b866f752-2000.webp"}, {"title": "GFMA Diwali Celebrations", "start": "2026-11-06T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Mycenae House", "address": "Mycenae Road 90, SE3 7SE London", "price": "£25", "price_from": "25.00", "price_to": "25.00", "tickets_url": "https://wegottickets.com/f/24622", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/diwali", "music"], "description": "GFMA Diwali Celebrations is an evening of Diwali, the festival of light, festivities. GFMA present it, offering live music, dance, film and food from the Indian Sub Continent.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/gfma-diwali-celebrations-41735/", "official_url": "https://mycenaehouse.co.uk/events/gfma-diwali-celebrations/", "image": ""}, {"title": "House Of Rainbow Monthly In-Person Fellowship", "start": "2026-11-01T16:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Union Chapel", "address": "Compton Terrace, N1 2XD London", "price": "FREE event", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://unionchapel.org.uk/whats-on/house-of-rainbow-monthly-in-person-fellowship/book-tickets", "category": "worship", "tags": ["religion/christian", "community"], "description": "House Of Rainbow Monthly In-Person Fellowship is a gathering held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, offering a sacred space to breathe, belong, and believe together. It is hosted at the Union Chapel Bar and is a free event. Attendees are invited to come as they are, bringing their questions, faith, and full selves. The meeting makes room for prayer, conversation, laughter, and deep community.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/house-of-rainbow-monthly-in-person-fellowship-48357/", "official_url": "https://unionchapel.org.uk/whats-on/house-of-rainbow-monthly-in-person-fellowship", "image": ""}, {"title": "Open Mic Night", "start": "2026-11-12T19:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-12T21:30:00Z", "place": "Ringway Centre", "address": "Baring Road 268, SE12 0DS London", "price": "£3", "price_from": "3.00", "price_to": "3.00", "tickets_url": "https://gpcg.org.uk/event/open-mic/2026-11-12", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["community/open-mic"], "description": "Open Mic Night is a monthly open mic evening at the Ringway Centre where anyone can share a talent in front of a friendly and supportive crowd. It is hosted by the Grove Park Community Group and is about participation, encouragement and enjoying the creativity of the community, with no need for experience or perfection. Singers, musicians, poets, storytellers and jokers are all warmly invited, and listeners are just as welcome to sit back and enjoy. There is a short break halfway through with tea and coffee to share.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/open-mic-night-41943/", "official_url": "https://gpcg.org.uk/event/open-mic/2026-11-12/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/30474f7fc97e4776797bc18f8b9caf5563ec0e11ae04c350e6f729946813d454-2000.webp"}]}