Presented by Kainé Management Get ready for an unforgettable journey through time as we celebrate Black History Month with an exciting and inspiring roadshow coming to local FE Colleges.  The event educates as well as entertains students about the rich history and heritage of Black culture.  The roadshow is a great platforming event for Black […]

Presented by Neighbourhood Services You are invited to design your own canvas tote bag, using stencils inspired by traditional African designs.  Letters, fabric paints and stencils provided.  Come along and enjoy an interesting journey creating your own Tote bag unique bag. FREE | Suitable for 16 years and over.  Book a space at this event […]

Presented by Kainé Management Better Together and Leicestershire Music celebrate 75 years of giving to the community.  The showcase will present performances and presentations by Leicester Windrush elders, friends and children from various schools.  Don’t miss this very special occasion! 0116 242 3595

Presented by Opal 22 Arts and Edutainment Celebrate National Poetry Day with a two-part event.  First bringing poetry to the roads with street pop-up performances across the city centre between 2:00pm – 4:00pm.  Before a takeover of Leicester Central Library from 6:00pm – 8:00pm for an evening of live poetry from the Midlands best writers […]

Join us for a fantastic evening of live jazz music from Sultan Stephenson and Son of Originals, food and drinks.  Guided comedy tours into the Casta paintings exhibition as well as the opportunity to view all the gallery spaces. In partnership with Leicester Museum and Art Gallery.

£10 Donation for Two People Presented by Leicester City NEU Please support Leicester City Black Educators fundraise for educational supplies and braille machines for schools in Cuba with a Caribbean Tea Party.  The event recognises the long-term solidarity and exchanges between British and Cuban teachers.  In Cuba, many are affected by an ongoing blockade by […]

Presented by Opal 22 Arts and Edutainment in partnership with the African Caribbean Centre An event for the adults!  Let’s have some fun whilst we try our hand at a new skill.  You will be supported by one of Britain’s leading Black Ceramists Faye Munroe.  Accompanied by live DJ Glamour and host Presto, expect party […]

Presented by COBO COBO: Comedy Shutdown brings a Black History Month Special to avenue near you.  Round up your friends and family and join us for an uplifting night of laughter. Acts include: Kane Brown (BBC, 1Xtra, Amazon Prime) Loyiso Gola (Live At The Apollo, Comedy Central) Trixx (Stand Up Comedian and Web Star From […]

Presented by Kainé Management Indulge in an evening of pampering, self-care, and wellness at our young women’s health and beauty evening “beauty inside and out”.  Designed to celebrate the beauty, health well-being and mental health of Black women, providing young women to come together and prioritise their physical, mental, and emotional health. £2.50 07961 697 […]

Presented by Leicester Jazzhouse  Widely recognised as a seminal figure in world jazz, trumpeter and composer Byron Wallen has travelled the world performing alongside legendary musicians such as George Benson, Andrew Hill and Chaka Khan. His album Portrait: Reflections on Belonging explores issues of ancestry, Diasporic journey and cultural roots.  Landmarks of blues and groove […]

All aboard the Black history bus tour.  Explore the city and county, visit places of historical importance and learn about their connection to Africa, Africans and the Diaspora.  Learn about Leicester’s Black power movement, Laurel Aitken, Queen Charlotte and much more. In partnership with Leicester Museum and Art Gallery.

Presented by De Montfort University Inspired by the work of bell hooks, Teaching to Transform is the successful racial literacy programme developed and delivered by The Stephen Lawrence Research Centre (SLRC) at De Montfort University, inspiring educators to embrace anti-racist, social-justice oriented pedagogic practice in Leicester schools.  The event will celebrate the city’s head teachers […]

Presented by Renaissance One and WORD! Join us for a special evening celebrating the poetry and words of international poet John Agard – “A unique and energetic force in contemporary British poetry” (Poetry Archive) and local poet sensations brought to you through a collaboration between Renaissance One and WORD! We’ll offer a space for conversation, […]

Presented by 2Funky Arts As part of Black History Month, 2Funky Arts will be touring around the Midlands with 12 exciting artists across Black, Caribbean, and African descent.  Artists will showcase performance pieces, in art forms such as singing, rapping, dancing. These creative pieces will reflect and celebrate the vibrancy of Black history and culture. […]

Presented by Neighbourhood Services and Sanroo Publishing You are invited to join us to hear readings of some of the poems written for the ‘Celebration of Black Female Voice – I Am Somebody’, poetry competition.  The theme for the competition is ‘The Black Female Experience – ‘I Am Somebody’.  Winners of the competition will receive […]

Presented by 2Funky Music Café IDMC are around twenty-five members from various backgrounds who share a common faith and belief. The choir’s music is both infectious and inspirational, with a global message of love, hope, joy and peace. Led by award winning musician, choir director and founder John Fisher, the choir have managed to amass […]

Presented by De Montfort Hall Celebrating her incredible career over the years and her milestone fiftieth birthday.  The Queen of British Soul reunites with her live band for a fun-filled night where she will perform all of her classic hits and fan favourites along with brand new songs.  Knight was awarded an MBE in 2007 […]