Guide to Black History Month Events UK this year
Black History Month Events UK 2016 Learn about Black presence in the UK with events highlighting historical moments, the achievements within the Black community and cultural celebrations.
This listing is just a selection, there are events being held in museums, galleries and heritage sites hosting exhibitions, lectures, performances and workshops. For all Black History Month Events UK 2015 check the links for full listings and programmes.
Black History Month UK 2016 is being celebrated with a wide range of events in London and around the country, here are some highlights.
Black History Comedy Night
28th OCTOBER 2016
Venue: Walthamstow Assembly Hall
A brilliant night of comedy and music hosted by Robbie Gee & Eddie Nestor featuring London’s best Comedians: Slim, Kevin J, Quincy, Kane Brown, Thanyia Moore, Judi Love and Kele Le Roc.
Tickets: Adults £13.50, under 16s and over 60s £6.50 (plus booking fees)
Book your tickets at www.wfculture.eventbrite.com
The Caribbean’s Great War
6 November 2015 – 13 November 2016
Venue: Museum of London, Dockland West India Quay, London, E14 4AL
A small display commemorating the voluntary service of young men from the Caribbean in the first World War at the Museum of London, Docklands. (Free Entry)
READ MORE THE CARIBBEAN’S GREAT WAR
Liverpool Black community trail
1st OCTOBER – 31st OCTOBER 2016
Venue: Liverpool Waterfront, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1DG
A small display commemorating the voluntary service of young men from the Caribbean in the first World War at the Museum of London, Docklands. (Free Entry)
READ MOREMUSEUM OF LIVERPOOL
Dance Caribbean – A Diaspora Journey
2ND OCTOBER 2016
Venue: FH Space, 9 Havelock Walk Forest Hill SE23 3HG
Learn a cultural dance of the Caribbean and gain insight into the importance of dance as a means of communication in the Caribbean, and a continuation of the stories and culture of Africa. No experience needed, no advance booking necessary,suitable for all.
Black Gold Arts Festival 2016
6TH OCTOBER – 8TH OCTOBER 2016
Venue: Oxford Rd, Manchester M15 6JA
A small display commemorating the voluntary service of young men from the Caribbean in the first World War at the Museum of London, Docklands. (Free Entry)
READ MOREBlack Gold Arts Festival 2016
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