WHAT NOT TO MISS THIS OCTOBER 2018
Here are my top picks of events not to miss this October! Apologies in advance to the international readers, this months picks are all based in the UK. There are so many great activities on mostly likely due to the fact it is the UK’s Black History Month. Enjoy the post!
1. 1-54
African Art Fair | London | 4th- 7th October 2018
The 1-54
African Art Fair is back for its sixth Edition. The fair collaborates with 43
galleries from countries across Africa, Europe, the Middle East and North
America. London is one of their three pop-up venues. This year includes the
work from Kyle Meyer, Omar Ba and many more.
2. Sounds
of the Tribes Vol. 2 – Finding Fela by Tribe Diaspore | London | 14th
October
Tribe
Diaspore brings to you Finding Fela! Hosting a tribute charity event for the world-renowned
Nigerian musician and activist, Fela Kuti (pioneer of the Afrobeat
genre). All profits from the event will go to The Peckham Theatre Charity, the
venue of the event. Be sure not to miss this night of feel good vibes with
music, film, food and more.
3. London
Literature Festival| London | 18th – 28th October
2018
The
Southbank Centre brings together today’s leading writers for the twelfth
edition of The London Literation Festival. Showing a journey across centuries
and borders to celebrate the power of literature to reflect on the world in
which we live. The ten-day event will include a series of talks workshops, and
live readings, some from the authors themselves. For more information, check
out the Southbank centre website for calendar dates.
4. Black Girl
Book Club | London | 20th, 22nd,27th
October
The Black
Girl Book Club is back with a number of events for you this month! From a Black
girl’s magic brunch and their ‘A seat at the Table’ series with authors and
influencers such as Malorie
Blackman and Munroe
Bergdorf. Find out more here!
5. Sierra
Leone Arts and Culture Festival | 20th October
The Sierra
Leonean Art and Culture festival return for another year to showcase the work
and talent of Sierra Leoneans home and away. This is a day event filled with
exhibitions, performances, raffles and more! The Krio Kanteen will serve food
and the all proceeds from the raffle will go to Project Pikin. Get your tickets!
6. Black
British Travel MeetUp | London | 25th October 2018
I recently
went on my first weekender trip abroad with The Black British Travel Group,
however more about that in the near future. This month the platform will host
once again another meetup. It’s a great space to meet other Black British
Travelers. Expect games, food anf good vibes only! Find out more here.
I went to
my first Little Baobab in the summer
with a few friends that I made during my time in Senegal. It was not quite the
same as we had the rain, but other than that it was a wonderful evening with
musical band Kasai Masaai. The pop up event aims to bring Senegalese cuisine
and culture to London. The night includes live music and cocktails with a
twist! This is a very popular event so make sure you get your ticket before the
event is sold out!
8.Black Girl Fest | London | 27th
October 2018
Black Girl
Fest is back for it’s second year running. As the title proclaims exactly what the
festival is. It’s a day festival celebrating Black
British women from the past and present with arts, workshops, panels &
entertainment for all ages. Not to be miss, although heard from the grapevine
it is already sold out. But now, as least you know for next year.
9. BFI London Film Festival | London | 10th - 21st October
Screening more than 300 films the annual festival in cooperation with the British Film Institute, will feature films and documentaries from independent filmmakers and writers. Check out BFi SouthBank for more information and why not make a date out of it and see a limited edition film.