January 6, 2024

BUSINESS

Only Jerkin’

About: I’m only jerkin’ with you! But no, seriously…head to https://www.onlyjerkin.com/. 

Mixing music with lip smacking Caribbean flavors and a good time, their triple-dipped fried chicken is officially calling your name — see you there!

Industry: Food & Drink

Location: Camden, London

Website: https://onlyjerkin.com/

Lovers & Pies

About: Introducing our mouthwatering Caribbean EIGHT OUNCE puff pastry, Gourmet Pies collection available exclusively on Just Eat! Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with our delectable handmade pies, expertly crafted using premium ingredients. Each bite will transport you to the sunny beaches and tropical breeze of the Caribbean islands. Don't miss your chance to savor these authentic flavors - order now!

Industry: Food & Drink

Location: Just Eats, Wembley

Hoxton North

About: A neighborhood restaurant inspired by the streets of London; 

Hoxton North’s 

seasonally-inspired menu serves everything from brunch to yummy cocktails — and a whole lot of stories.

Industry: Restaurants

Location: Brixton, London

WH Edition: December 31, 2023

Website: https://hoxtonnorth.com/

Chishuru

About: Adejoké (Joké) Bakare’s desire to work in food harked back to her university years as a student in Nigeria, where she studied biology and ran a fish & chip cart in her spare time. Having moved to the UK with her family 20 years ago, she worked for a property management company in north London before starting a supper club highlighting the lesser-known cuisines of the West African region, made with modern techniques.

Industry: Food & Drink, Restaurants

Location: London

WH Edition: October 21, 2023

Website: https://www.chishuru.com/

EVENTS

Pardner Hand: A Caribbean answer to British banking exclusion

CATEGORY: EDUCATION

COUNTRY: UK

FROM: July 1, 2023

TO: June 30, 2024

VENUE: Online

On 22 June 1948, HMT Empire Windrush arrived in the UK from the Caribbean along with many Commonwealth citizens answering Britain’s call for workers after the Second World War. Once in the UK, they worked in skilled jobs such as nursing, transport, and manufacturing.

Despite their contributions to society, many of the Windrush Generation were denied access to basic banking services such as loans and bank accounts because they didn’t have a credit history in the UK. Without access to the banking system, key financial resources such as securing a mortgage became nearly impossible. This led the Caribbean community to join together to support one another through Pardner Hand, an informal, community-based savings scheme. It is a kind of community-based saving method also known as a Rotating Savings and Credit Association (ROSCA) that is used around the world.

This exhibition explores this way of saving which was popularised by the Windrush Generation and highlights Caribbean entrepreneurship in the face of financial discrimination. It celebrates the legacy of the Windrush Generation and their descendants in the UK today, looking at how communities came together to support themselves through saving schemes such as Pardner Hand.

A World in Common: Contemporary African Photography

CATEGORY: ART

COUNTRY: UK

City: London

FROM: July 6, 2023

TO: January 14, 2024

TYPE: Photography

VENUE: Tate Modern

Through the lens of contemporary African photographers, A World in Common explores themes such as identity, community, politics, and culture in Africa. The exhibition features the works of both established and emerging photographers from across the continent and highlights the diversity and richness of African photography.

Julianknxx: Chorus in Rememory of FlightCATEGORY: ARTCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: September 14, 2023TO: February 11, 2024VENUE: Barbican, The Curve

Julianknxx, a Sierra Leonian poet, artist and filmmaker, presents an exhibition exploring themes of inheritance, loss and belonging through a fusion of written word, music and visual art. The exhibition challenges dominant perspectives on African art, history and culture, using rich symbolism to convey the Black experience of defining and redefining the self, rejecting labels to form new collective narratives.The exhibition, hosted at The Curve in Barbican, London, will run from September 14, 2023 to February 11, 2024.Julianknxx offers song and music as forms of resistance, inviting choirs and musicians from cities across Europe to give voice to a single refrain: ‘We are what’s left of us’. The exhibition transforms the Curve into a collaborative space of communication, invoking new understandings of what it means to be caught between, and to be of, multiple places. As the philosopher Édouard Glissant has written: ‘you can change with the Other while being yourself, you are not one, you are multiple, and you are yourself.’

Claudette Johnson ExhibitionCATEGORY: ARTCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: September 29, 2023TO: January 14, 2024VENUE: Denise Coates Exhibition Galleries

A major exhibition of the works of British artist, Claudette Johnson, will be on display at The Courtauld Gallery in London from September 29, 2023 to January 14, 2024. Claudette Johnson is a founding member of the Black British Art Movement and is considered one of the most significant figurative artists of her generation. Her large-scale drawings of Black women and men are both intimate and powerful.

Brilliant Black British HistoryCATEGORY: EDUCATIONCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: October 5, 2023TO: January 28, 2024VENUE: Black Cultural Archives***A captivating world of Black British history.***Perfect for families and history enthusiasts. Bring your family along to explore, learn, and reflect together. It's an excellent opportunity to introduce young minds to the diverse heritage that makes up Britain.

 Citizen UK: Croydon’s Caribbean InfluencersCATEGORY: ARTCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: October 9, 2023TO: February 12, 2024VENUE: National Portrait GalleryInspired by the record shop and the established Caribbean tradition of sharing stories and songs, see new portraits created by artist Kyam and poetry by Croydon’s first Poet Laureate Shaniqua Benjamin, inspired by the stories of some of Croydon’s Caribbean influencers.This display by Abi Wright Design features archive material from the National Portrait Gallery and the Museum of Croydon alongside a soundscape that includes oral histories collected by local volunteer Citizen Researchers and poetry that gives an insight into the lives of Croydonites including the Met’s first female Black police officer Sislin Fay Allen, professional boxers and brothers Clinton and Duke McKenzie and composer Ken Burton.

Windrush: Portraits of a Pioneering GenerationCATEGORY: ARTCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: October 9, 2023TO: April 1, 2024VENUE: National Portrait GalleryCommemorating the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush's arrival in Britain, Windrush: Portraits of a Pioneering Generation is a display of ten portraits, highlighting the experiences of people who have made positive contributions to the United Kingdom.Commissioned by His Majesty The King, when Prince of Wales, and lent from the Royal Collection, the portraits honour the accomplishments of the Windrush Generation, men and women who took up jobs in areas such as construction, transport and the NHS, often facing discrimination as they navigated living in a new country and pursued their dream of a better life for their families. The faces of these sitters are a powerful reminder of personal resilience, determination and the positive impact of diversity across Britain.

Good Front RoomCATEGORY: FOODCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: November 1, 2023TO: January 31, 2024VENUE: Langham HotelThe Good Front Room tells a story of beloved childhood memories. Myrtle, Chef Dominic Taylor’s great aunt, lived in a house filled with trinkets and keepsakes, a magical playground to explore as children. One room however was sacred, its entrance prohibited, always immaculately set up to receive ‘a very special guest’ and so, The Good Front Room.As you dine with us, you are that special guest and we invite you to indulge in the experience of The Good Front Room at the Langham, London.Dominic Taylor, professionally known as Chef Dom Taylor, is a South East London based freelance chef with a deep passion and love for Caribbean food. His classical training, industry experience, love of travel and the arts, and sacred family teachings are the backdrop to everything he does. He is on a mission to recreate, modernise, and ignite a new lease of life into Caribbean cookery.Chef Dom was crowned winner of Channel 4 and Netflix's, Five Star Kitchen, in the grand finale that was judged by The Langham, London's Culinary Director and two-star Michelin Chef, Michel Roux Jr. , thus launching his first ever restaurant, The Good Front Room at Palm Court.

Carrie Mae Weems: The Evidence of Things Not Seen

CATEGORY: ARTCOUNTRY: SwitzerlandCity: BaselFROM: November 4, 2023TO: March 17, 2024VENUE: Kunstmuseum Basel

Carrie Mae Weems is a renowned American artist who has made a name for herself in the world of photography, video, and performance. Her work is known for its powerful social commentary and exploration of issues related to race, gender, and identity.

From November 4, 2023, to March 17, 2024, the Kunstmuseum Basel in Switzerland will be hosting an exhibition of Weems' work titled "The Evidence of Things Not Seen." This exhibition will showcase some of her most iconic works, including her acclaimed "Kitchen Table Series," which explores the complex dynamics of family life and relationships.

Tina Turner The Musical

CATEGORY: THEATRE

COUNTRY: UK

City: London

FROM: January 1, 2024

TO: September 14, 2024

VENUE: Aldwych Theatre

Hit musical brings Tina Turner to life on the West End stage in the Tina Turner Musical 

The Kickback: Playhouse Thursday

CATEGORY: NETWORKINGCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: January 11, 2024TO: January 11, 2024VENUE: MASQ Restaurant & BarJoin hundreds of Black Professionals in the city and enjoy good food, good vibes and music.

Randall Goosby: Intersections - Black Music & WordsCATEGORY: MUSICCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: January 14, 2024TO: January 14, 2024VENUE: Purcell Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall**Southbank Centre Resident Artist Randall Goosby leads us on a journey reflecting on the relationship between poetry, folk songs and the music of Black composers.**

The Kickback: 28-38 FLOWDATINGCATEGORY: DATINGCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: January 15, 2024TO: January 15, 2024VENUE: MASQ Restaurant & BarLooking to meet and interact with like-minded singles? Come down to meet and relax in this elegant speed dating event in the heart of the city

The Pursuit of JoyCATEGORY: THEATRECOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: January 16, 2024TO: January 27, 2024VENUE: Jermyn Street TheatreArdel, Joan and Iona – three strangers on the hunt for something different – meet at arrivals before the 2349 mile journey to…nope, can’t say it…well, you know…ugh fine…TO FIND THEMSELVES.To take an extended look on the bright side, to appreciate the little pockets of sunshine in the rain, and to chase their joy…whatever that is. Running head first into the new and unexpected, they discover that sometimes you need to go the distance to find what was there all along. If you only knew to look…

Transvangarde: Free Style CipherCATEGORY: ARTCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: January 18, 2024TO: March 2, 2024VENUE: October GalleryOctober Gallery presents Transvangarde: Free Style Cipher, an exhibition of new works by [Sokari Douglas Camp CBE], [Alexis Peskine] and [Govinda Sah ‘Azad’], with selected works by Susanne Kessler, [Tian Wei], [Golnaz Fathi], [Jukhee Kwon], [Elisabeth Lalouschek], and [Romuald Hazoumè], amongst others. Based on the hip-hop notion of an interactive, freewheeling exchange of contrasting ideas and styles, the exhibited works will focus on the visual language particular to each artist, helping to decode the various layers of meaning and shed revealing light on each artist’s individual practice in conversation with and in relation to their peers.

Fabio & Grooverider and The Outlook OrchestraCATEGORY: MUSICCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: January 19, 2024TO: January 19, 2024VENUE: Hammersmith Apollo**Following two incredible sold out shows at London’s Southbank Centre earlier this year and a handful of select festival appearances throughout the summer, Fabio & Grooverider and The Outlook Orchestra will perform three brand new live UK dates in January 2024. Exploring classic anthems in ways never before experienced – sparking the imagination of generations of music lovers, the show will feature outstanding orchestral renditions of the scene’s most iconic and well-loved tracks.**

HeartCATEGORY: THEATRECOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: January 23, 2024TO: February 3, 2024VENUE: Brixton HouseJade Anouka's debut play is a raw and honest exploration of love, loss, and self-discovery. ‘Feel the rhythms of your own heartbeats as I tell you a story…

Where We Come From: Rap, Home & Hope in Modern BritainCATEGORY: DISCUSSIONCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: January 26, 2024TO: January 26, 2024VENUE: Purcell Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall

The Kickback: Sneakers BallCATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT, MUSICCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: January 27, 2024TO: January 27, 2024VENUE: MASQ Restaurant & BarThis exclusive Sneakers Ball invites Black professionals from all industries to come together for a night of networking, empowerment, and, of course, impeccable sneaker fashion.

Breakin’ Convention Back to the LabCATEGORY: DANCECOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: January 27, 2024TO: January 27, 2024VENUE: Sadler's WellsShowcasing the best choreographers in the hip hop dance theatre scene, Breakin’ Convention’s Back To The Lab returns!

DavidoCATEGORY: MUSICCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: January 28, 2024TO: January 28, 2024VENUE: O2 ArenaThese highly anticipated shows come on the back of Davido's previous UK shows in 2022 and the record-breaking launch of his fourth album, "Timeless," which has been making waves and breaking global records, catapulting him to his first-ever Top 10 position on the UK charts, and sparking a wave of excitement among fans for his next live show.Multi-platinum-selling Nigerian superstar Davido, and the momentum surrounding "Timeless" extends beyond album sales and chart success. Davido's record-breaking achievements on Apple Music have set a new benchmark for African artists. "Timeless" holds the prestigious title of being the biggest African album in Apple Music history, captivating audiences worldwide with its first-day streaming records. Additionally, Davido made history by dominating Apple Music's Global Daily Top 100 with a groundbreaking nine simultaneous African songs. "Timeless" also reached an extraordinary #2 position on Apple Music's US Albums chart, making it the highest-charting African album to date.

1000 Black Boys Family EventCATEGORY: DISCUSSION, EDUCATIONCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: January 30, 2024TO: January 30, 2024VENUE: PWC - More London**1000 Black Boys is a Social Enterprise committed to inspiring Black boys and young Black men.**

Seize the DayCATEGORY: THEATRECOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: January 31, 2024TO: February 3, 2024VENUE: Tower TheatreFollowing the story of Jeremy Charles, a reality-TV star turned politician, this chronicles Charles’ campaign through conversations on the harsh reality of politics and life. This political drama, written in 2009 by the Young Vic’s Artistic Director, is a smart and pacy rhetoric of the trials that having a black man as London’s first mayor could bring.

Futuristic Ancestry: Warping Matter and Space-time(s)CATEGORY: ARTCOUNTRY: USACity: New YorkFROM: February 2, 2024TO: May 31, 2024VENUE: FotografiskaFrench multimedia artist Josèfa Ntjam has her first institutional solo show in the U.S. featuring a selection of new works, including biomorphic sculptures, photomontages printed on plexiglass and aluminum and the U.S. debut of Matter Gone Wild. This immersive video installation bends perceptions of space, time, historical narrative and cultural identity as it pushes the limits of moving-image technology. From February 2 through May 2024.

Black Culture MarketCATEGORY: CULTURE, MARKETCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: February 2, 2024TO: February 2, 2024VENUE: St Johns Church, WaterlooGet ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of Black culture at the Black Culture Market, starting on 02 Feb 2024 at 6:00.

Chineke! Orchestra: Watts, Coleridge-Taylor, Saint-SaënsCATEGORY: MUSICCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: February 2, 2024TO: February 2, 2024TYPE: CLASSICALVENUE: Royal Festival Hall

History's Persistent Voice with Julia BullockCATEGORY: MUSICCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: February 6, 2024TO: February 6, 2024TYPE: CLASSICALVENUE: Queen Elizabeth Hall**New songs, readings and visuals celebrating Black American artists combine at this event created by Philharmonia Orchestra Featured Artist Julia Bullock.**

Samuel Takes a Break .. In Male Dungeon No. 5 after a Long But Generally Successful Day of ToursCATEGORY: THEATRECOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: February 9, 2024TO: March 9, 2024VENUE: The Yard TheatreWelcome to Cape Coast Castle, Ghana. It is the Year of Return, 2019.**Samuel** is our tour guide. It’s his job to give tourists a really really authentic experience of the castle’s dark history, and to do it all with a smile. Good ol’ Samuel!**Orange** is a ticket officer. She thinks Samuel needs to get a goddamn life. There has to be more to him beyond these castle walls.Today is Samuel’s birthday! Happy birth—***“Do you ever want to hurt the tourists Samuel?"***No! They’re his guests, and they’re on a journey of self-discovery. But they’re here, standing on soil, blood and bones, asking for a selfie. They want to buy trinkets from the gift shop.No. Samuel would never want to hurt the tourists.And they would never want to hurt him.A story about Samuel, Orange and their attempts to preserve the past.

Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia KeysCATEGORY: ARTCOUNTRY: USACity: New YorkFROM: February 10, 2024TO: July 7, 2024VENUE: Brooklyn MuseumFollowing the philosophy of “Black artists supporting Black artists,” [Giants] is the first major exhibition devoted to the power couple’s world-class holdings of works by multigenerational Black diasporic artists. It includes the monumental works of Derrick Adams, Arthur Jafa, Meleko Mokgosi, Kwame Brathwaite, Ebony G. Patterson (pictured up top) and more.

Trinidad CarnivalCATEGORY: MUSICCOUNTRY: TrinidadCity: Port of SpainFROM: February 12, 2024TO: January 13, 2024

ShiftersCATEGORY: THEATRECOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: February 16, 2024TO: March 30, 2024VENUE: Bush TheatreA fierce new romance for anyone desperate for a different kind of love story, starring Tosin Cole & Heather Agyepong.***“It’s only in looking back that I realise we were always in motion, always morphing, always shifting. Weren’t we?”*Des and Dre. Destiny and Dream.Young. Gifted. Black.She left. He stayed.Now, tragedy brings Des and Dre crashing back into each other’s lives, carrying new secrets and old scars. Caught in the space between memory and reality, they must struggle to navigate the shifting borders that threaten to rewrite their past and reshape their future.*Shifters* is a tribute to the enduring power – and fragility – of memory and love. This surprising and tender world premiere is a new Bush Theatre commission directed by Evening Standard Theatre Award winner Lynette Linton (*Blues for an Alabama Sky, August in England*) and written by Benedict Lombe (*Lava*, winner of the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for Playwriting).

John Agard: Windrush Child & Other StoriesCATEGORY: DISCUSSIONCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: February 16, 2024TO: February 16, 2024VENUE: Purcell Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall\*\*A warm and witty performance from the legendary author and performance poet, including readings from his new picture book, Windrush Child

Big Life the Ska MusicalCATEGORY: MUSIC, THEATRECOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: February 16, 2024TO: March 30, 2024VENUE: Stratford East TheatreIt's 1950s London, and Ferdy, Bernie, Dennis and Lennie arrive from the West Indies full of expectations and aspirations.Eager to make successes of themselves, they are optimistic about what the future holds, plus Dennis is certain that showing his brother’s posthumous medal from World War II will mean he is welcomed heartily. Building this new life will take focus and sacrifice, and the young men make the bold decision to forswear wine and women for three whole years and devote themselves to their future in London.Sybil, Mary, Zulieka and Kathy have other ideas. They know that man cannot live by bread alone! So each one's resolve is put to the test as the reality of life in a less-than-welcoming England, not to mention the weather, makes forgoing the warmth of female company hard to resist. Will the men stick with their idea of The Big Life, or will Cupid have the final say?A joyful and uplifting production, where the story of Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost meets that of the Windrush generation in a fun-packed Ska musical that’ll have you dancing in your seats.

The African Concert SeriesCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: February 17, 2024TO: July 20, 2024Recurring: YesTYPE: CLASSICALVENUE: Wigmore HallA celebration of African art composers

Basketmouth Cancel CultureCATEGORY: COMEDYCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: February 18, 2024TO: February 18, 2024VENUE: O2 ArenaNigerian comedian Basketmouth returns to indigo at The O2 in February 2024 with his new Cancel Culture Tour.

The Time is Always Now Artists Reframe the Black FigureCATEGORY: ARTCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: February 22, 2024TO: May 19, 2024VENUE: National Portrait Gallery**A major study of the Black figure – and its representation in contemporary art.**The exhibition, curated by writer Ekow Eshun, showcases the work of contemporary artists from the African diaspora, including Michael Armitage, Lubaina Himid, Kerry James Marshall, Toyin Ojih Odutola and Amy Sherald, and highlights the use of figures to illuminate the richness and complexity of Black life. As well as surveying the presence of the Black figure in Western art history, we examine its absence – and the story of representation told through these works, as well as the social, psychological and cultural contexts in which they were produced.The exhibition will feature the work of leading artists including Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Hurvin Anderson, Michael Armitage, Jordan Casteel, Noah Davis, Godfried Donkor, Kimathi Donkor, Denzil Forrester, Lubaina Himid, Claudette Johnson, Titus Kaphar, Kerry James Marshall, Wangechi Mutu, Toyin Ojih Odutola, Chris Ofili, Jennifer Packer, Nathaniel Mary Quinn, Thomas J Price, Amy Sherald, Lorna Simpson, Henry Taylor and Barbara Walker.

Whitney Queen of The NightCATEGORY: MUSICAL, THEATRECOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: February 25, 2024TO: February 25, 2024VENUE: Milton Keynes TheatreDirect from the West End, The London Palladium, and the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Whitney – Queen of the Night is a celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of all time: Whitney Houston.

Black Tech Achievement Awards USCATEGORY: AWARDSCOUNTRY: USACity: New YorkFROM: February 26, 2024TO: February 26, 2024VENUE: Marriott Marquis Times SquareCelebrating Black Role Models & Innovators

For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too HeavyCATEGORY: THEATRECOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: February 29, 2024TO: May 4, 2024VENUE: Garrick Theatre**Following sold out runs at New Diorama, Royal Court Theatre and Apollo Theatre, the award winning For Black Boys Who Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy returns to the West End for another limited run in spring 2024.**Father figures and fashion tips. Lost loves and jollof rice. African empires and illicit sex. Good days and bad days. Six young Black men meet for group therapy, and let their hearts – and imaginations – run wild.***For Black Boys...*** is located on the threshold of joyful fantasy and brutal reality: a world of music, movement, storytelling and verse – where six men clash and connect in a desperate bid for survival.

 The Lonely LondonersCATEGORY: THEATRECOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: February 29, 2024TO: April 6, 2024VENUE: Jermyn Street TheatreLondon, 1956. Newly arrived from Trinidad, Henry ‘Sir Galahad’ Oliver is impatient to start his new life in London. Carrying just pyjamas and a toothbrush, he bursts through Moses Aloetta’s door only to find Moses and his friends already soured on city life. Will the London fog dampen Galahad’s dreams? Or will these Lonely Londoners make a home in a city that sees them as a threat?In the first stage adaptation of Sam Selvon’s iconic novel about the Windrush Generation, Roy Williams sweeps us back in time to shine a new light on London, friendship, and what we call home. Former Carne Deputy Director Ebenezer Bamgboye directs.

Ja Rule, Keri Hilson, Lloyd & Mya + more TBACATEGORY: MUSICCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: March 2, 2024TO: March 2, 2024VENUE: OVO Arena WembleyJa Rule, one of the rap industry's most commercially successful artists will be taking to the stage at OVO Arena Wembley next year alongside special guests Keri Hilson, Lloyd and Mya.

Jocelyn BrownCATEGORY: MUSICCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: February 2, 2024TO: February 3, 2024VENUE: Jazz CafeRnB legend Jocelyn Brown returns to her spiritual home for an intimate show of hits from across her incredible career.Spanning not just RnB but soul, funk and jazz as well, we can’t think of many other artists that embody the spirit of The Jazz Cafe as well as Jocelyn Brown.Her performances with us have never been less than spellbinding, as many would attest, and are filled with hits like “Somebody Else’s Guy”, “Love’s Gonna Get You” and more.

 Ne-Yo Champagne & Roses TourCATEGORY: MUSICCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: March 13, 2024TO: March 16, 2024VENUE: O2 ArenaThree-time GRAMMY® Award-winning hitmaker NE-YO has today announced he is bringing his Champagne and Roses tour to The O2 with music veteran and R&B heavyweight Mario as special guest, taking place on Wednesday 13 March 2024.

Eddie Henderson QuintetCATEGORY: MUSICCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: March 13, 2024TO: March 13, 2024TYPE: JAZZVENUE: Ronnie Scott'sLegendary trumpet player Eddie Henderson presents transatlantic jazz brilliance.

Black Tech Achievement Awards UKCATEGORY: AWARDSCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: March 15, 2024TO: March 15, 2024Recurring: YesVENUE: JW Marriott Grosvenor House

Celebrating & Acknowledging Black Role Models & Innovators in Tech.

Ballet BlackCATEGORY: DANCECOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: March 22, 2024TO: March 22, 2024VENUE: Hackney EmpireNow in their 22nd year, Cassa Pancho‘s Ballet Black return to Hackney Empire with a new double bill, Ballet Black: HEROESAward-winning choreographer, Mthuthuzeli November contemplates the purpose of life in The Waiting Game, his exciting and energetic work about the meaning of life originally created in 2020, infused with a dynamic soundtrack featuring the voices of the Ballet Black artists.

Courtney Pine - House of LegendsCATEGORY: MUSICCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: March 27, 2024TO: March 28, 2024TYPE: JAZZVENUE: Ronnie Scott'sThe ground breaking, multi-instrumentalist has led a generation of exciting and innovative players who have broadened their styles to take jazz out to a wider audience. Now with an OBE and CBE for services to music he continues to break new ground and numerous prestigious Industry awards.Deeply steeped in the traditions of the Caribbean sees Courtney on top form, bringing together musicians from Africa, the Caribbean and Europe for vibrant exchanges that tell tales of life from a truly multi-cultural view point. Expect an exhilarating mix of Merengue, Ska, Mento and Calypso as played through the lens (saxophone) of a UK born artist with strong, proud Afro-Caribbean roots.

World Comedy ClashCATEGORY: COMEDYCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: April 20, 2024TO: April 20, 2024VENUE: Hackney Empire10 Comedians. 9 Countries. 1 Stage. Which country will take the crown?The original and longest-running comedy clash show is back with its annual comedy extravaganza.

Jammin in JamaicaCATEGORY: MUSICCOUNTRY: JamaicaFROM: April 26, 2024TO: April 28, 2024TYPE: JAZZ

Comic-ConCATEGORY: COSPLAY, GAMINGCOUNTRY: SOUTH AFRICACity: Cape TownFROM: April 27, 2024TO: May 1, 2024VENUE: CTICC2

The Poet’s RevivalCATEGORY: POETRYCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: May 1, 2024TO: May 1, 2024VENUE: Royal Albert Hall

Royal Albert Hall associate artist Rhael ‘LionHeart’ Cape presents The Poets’ Revival, reigniting the prominence of contemporary British poetry with the help of the most culturally-relevant and accomplished performers of their generation.

Black Unity Bike Ride AfricaCATEGORY: SPORTCOUNTRY: RwandaCity: KigaliFROM: May 3, 2024TO: May 11, 2024In 2024 we invite you to explore the motherland again, venturing to Rwanda, The land of a thousand Hills. Experience nine days of some of the best roads, hospitality and food the country has to offer.

DJ Spoony's Garage ClassicalCATEGORY: MUSICCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: May 3, 2024TO: May 3, 2024VENUE: Royal Albert HallOne of the original godfathers of UK garage DJ Spoony, recently embarked on a new live venture called Garage Classical, working alongside acclaimed composer and conductor Katie Chatburn and the esteemed Ignition Orchestra. Garage Classical has in turn become a force within the live and orchestra world’s with a string of high profile performances in some of the UK’s most iconic venues, including sold-out show at the Hall in 2019.Each show saw the original Dreem Teem member curate and craft classic tracks bringing out special guests including Ms Dynamite, Mike Skinner, Craig David, Paloma Faith, Emeli Sande, The Sugababes alongside a roll-call of the ‘who’s who’ of Garage Royalty including the likes of So Solid Crew, Heartless Crew, Kele Le Roc, Elisabeth Troy, DJ Pied Piper and Master Of Ceremonies plus many, many more.

Breakin’ Convention 2024CATEGORY: DANCECOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: May 4, 2024TO: May 5, 2024TYPE: HIP HOPVENUE: Sadlers Well's Theatre**Fuel your soul this spring with Breakin’ Convention, the world’s biggest festival of hip hop dance theatre.**

Black to the Trails 2024CATEGORY: EXERCISE, HEALTHCOUNTRY: UKCity: DunstableFROM: May 12, 2024TO: May 12, 2024Recurring: YesVENUE: Dunstable DownsThe event has been designed and directed by Black Trail Runners for Black people, people of colour, and White allies who want to do their bit to diversify the UK trail running scene.Black Trail Runners are inviting everyone to this inclusive event, no matter your ability. There are distances for children (under 16s go free), the brand new, and the more experienced trail runner.Black to the Trails is a feel-good carnival style running event, and the cherry on the cake is our stunning views at Dunstable Downs. The team behind the event guarantee that you’ll come for the run and stay for the fun.Throughout the day, as well as the running on offer, there will be a variety of activities for the children, delicious food, live music and much more to keep a smile on your face and the post-run endorphins high.

Black Inclusion WeekCOUNTRY: UKFROM: May 13, 2024TO: May 19, 2024VENUE: OnlineStep into a transformative experience this year with Black Inclusion Week 2024 – our theme this year is “Empowered for Change: Building a Better Future Together”.This isn’t just a week to mark on your calendar; its a rallying cry to inspire us all to take action increating a more inclusive and equitable world.We are developing a holistic agenda that empowers awareness and change across different parts ofour lives.

Ballet Black HeroesCATEGORY: DANCECOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: May 15, 2024TO: May 19, 2024VENUE: Barbican CentreAward-winning choreographer, Mthuthuzeli November contemplates the purpose of life in The Waiting Game, his exciting and energetic work about the meaning of life originally created in 2020, infused with a dynamic soundtrack featuring the voices of the Ballet Black artists.

FESTACCATEGORY: ARTS, CULTURE, MUSICCOUNTRY: KenyaCity: KisumuFROM: May 20, 2024TO: May 26, 2024Recurring: YesAfrica's BIGGEST Festival in Culture, Fashion, Music, Dance, Travel, Tourism, Trade, Investments, Arts, Crafts, Poetry, Sports, Food, Etc.…

Soul Beach Music FestivalCATEGORY: MUSICCOUNTRY: ArubaCity: OranjestadFROM: May 22, 2024TO: May 27, 2024**The annual Soul Beach Music Festival features concerts, comedy, and beach parties. It takes place place over Memorial Day Weekend on the gorgeous island of Aruba.**

City Splash Festival

CATEGORY: MUSIC

COUNTRY: UK

City: London

FROM: May 27, 2024

TO: May 27, 2024

VENUE: Brockwell Park

City Splash Festival returns to London's Brockwell park on May 27 2024 to once again celebrate the impact of Caribbean and African culture in the UK and beyond.

Alvaro BarringtonCATEGORY: ARTCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: May 29, 2024TO: November 10, 2024VENUE: Tate Modern[Alvaro Barrington] will be the next artist to create a new installation for the Tate Britain Commission.

Black Business Residency Graduation ShowcaseCATEGORY: BUSINESS, NETWORKINGCOUNTRY: UKFROM: June 4, 2024TO: June 4, 2024VENUE: Somerset HouseThe Black Business Residency (formerly known as the Black Business Incubator) at Somerset House aims to help early-stage Black entrepreneurs unlock their full potential and allow their creative enterprises to thrive. In June 2024, the fourth cohort of Black Business Residencyentrepreneurs will come together for a special evening of networking and presentations, sharing insights on the journey of a start-up business and celebrating their tremendous accomplishments.

Alexander O'Neal Time to Say Goodbye: Farewell TourCATEGORY: MUSICCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: June 7, 2024TO: June 7, 2024VENUE: Royal Albert HallAfter nearly five decades in the business, it is with great excitement that legendary singer Alexander O’Neal heads to the Hall as a part of his Time to Say Goodbye: Farewell World Tour.*Time to Say Goodbye* takes the audience on a wonderful journey through his incredible career with never-before-seen-photos, testimonies and tributes, all set to the tune of some of Alex’s most beloved songs from his legendary catalogue including Criticize, Fake and If You Were Here Tonight. Accompanied by his exemplary 9-piece live band, there won’t be a dry eye in the house as audiences come together to celebrate the legacy of Alexander O’Neal.

American Black Film FestivalCATEGORY: FILMCOUNTRY: USACity: MiamiFROM: June 12, 2024TO: June 16, 2024Recurring: YesNow in its 28th year, the American Black Film Festival is an annual event that empowers Black artists and showcases a wide range of entertainment content made by and about people of African descent. An experience like no other, the festival brings together Black culture enthusiasts, executives and content creators from around the world for five days of screenings, talk events, exclusive parties and high-powered networking. Come join us for live in Miami Beach from June 12-16, followed by our virtual segment streaming on [ABFF PLAY] from June 17-24.

Doja CatCATEGORY: MUSICCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: June 14, 2024TO: June 17, 2024VENUE: O2 ArenaGRAMMY award-winning global superstar Doja Cat announces that she will bring “The Scarlet Tour” to The O2 in summer 2024, notably marking her first European Headline Arena tour. The headline show will be taking place on Friday 14 and 17 June 2024.

Fatback BandCATEGORY: MUSICCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: June 15, 2024TO: June 16, 2024VENUE: Jazz CafeThe Ambassadors of Funk, return to the Jazz Cafe for three nights to play their most spectacular, full band, live shows ever! These shows will be a celebration to Bill ‘Fatback’ Curtis, who was in October 2023, inducted in the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.The Fatback Band are one of the most acclaimed Funk & Disco groups to have ever emerged from America. Formed in New York City in 1970, the Fatback Band was the concept of Bill ‘Fatback’ Curtis. Fatback, mixed jazz, funk and prefigured disco and were at the beginning of rap; their 1979 rap single “King Tim III” was released a week before the Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight”.

 Everything I OwnCATEGORY: THEATRECOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: June 20, 2024TO: July 6, 2024VENUE: Brixton HouseErrol lost his Dad last year. Listening to his old man’s Spotify playlist, he remembers his Dad’s passion over the 1981 Brixton uprising and his certainty that change coming.

Burna Boy Pre Sale Sign upCATEGORY: MUSICCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: June 29, 2024TO: June 29, 2024VENUE: London Stadium**On Saturday 29 June 2024, the global superstar will hit the stage in a triumphant return to the Stadium. The I Told Them...Tour will mark his second stint at the iconic venue after his sell-out show last year.**

Nile Rodgers & ChicCATEGORY: MUSICCOUNTRY: UKCity: BedfordFROM: July 7, 2024TO: July 7, 2024VENUE: Bedford Park

Made Events All White Boat PartyCATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT, MUSICCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: June 22, 2024TO: June 22, 2024VENUE: Millbank Millenium PierMade Events returns…This time we are partying on the ThamesALL WHITE BOAT PARTY EXPERIENCE

Benethea’s PlaceCATEGORY: THEATRECOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: June 27, 2024TO: July 4, 2024VENUE: Young Vic**A razor-sharp satire from Young Vic Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah about power, politics and race.**1959. The first wave of independence is sweeping across Africa and Beneatha has left the prejudice of 1950s America for a brighter future with her Nigerian husband in Lagos. But on the day they move into their new house in the white suburbs, it doesn't take long for cracks to appear, changing the course of the rest of their lives.Present day. Now a renowned Dean whose colleagues are questioning the role of African American studies for future generations, Beneatha returns to the same house in search of answers.Inspired by the groundbreaking modern classic, A Raisin in the Sun, this UK premiere challenges today’s culture wars about colonial history and reckoning with the past.

Gladys Knight The Farewell TourCATEGORY: MUSICCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: June 27, 2024TO: June 27, 2024VENUE: Royal Albert HallThe great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers over the last 50 years have matched her unquestionable artistry.Known for her collection of classic hits such as Midnight Train To Georgia (which remains one of the most famous Motown records to date), Help Me Make It Through The Night, Licence To Kill (the official theme song to the James Bond film), The Way We Were, Baby Don’t Change Your Mind, and You’re The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me, Gladys Knight is one of music’s icons, and her contribution to pop culture unparalleled.Don’t miss the seeing the incredible Gladys Knight… one last time!

George BensonCATEGORY: MUSICCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: June 28, 2024TO: January 29, 2024VENUE: Royal Albert HallThe legendary George Benson and ten-time Grammy Award winner, is proud to play two nights at the Hall.The show, which promises to be a musical journey like no other and will feature George Benson’s masterful guitar playing with his band. They will be performing classics from his impressive back catalogue which includes: Give Me The Night, Lady Love Me (One More Time), Turn Your Love Around, Inside Love , Never Give Up On A Good Thing, In Your Eyes and much more.Benson, who was recently awarded the 2023 MJF Spirit award at the Montreal Jazz Festival, expressed his excitement about the upcoming tour saying:

Essence Festival of CultureCATEGORY: EDUCATION, MUSICCOUNTRY: USACity: New OrleansFROM: July 4, 2024TO: July 7, 2024Recurring: YesVENUE: Ernest N Morial Convention Centre

Afro Caribbean Expo 24CATEGORY: BUSINESSCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: July 6, 2024TO: July 6, 2024VENUE: Harris Academy TottenhamYou can expect to see a wide variety of black businesses and organisations exhibited from a selection of different fields of expertise. Come along to purchase items and learn more about these brilliant initiatives within the community.

Made Events: 007 Gala on the ThamesCATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT, MUSICCOUNTRY: UKCity: LondonFROM: July 13, 2024TO: July 13, 2024VENUE: Millbank Millenium PierMade Events returns…This time we are partying on the Thames007 STYLE

Reggae FeverCATEGORY: MUSICCOUNTRY: UKCity: CoventryFROM: July 20, 2024TO: July 20, 2024VENUE: War Memorial ParkReggae Fever – Celebration of Caribbean Culture,