5 BLACK OWNED EVENTS TO ENJOY THIS SUMMER
Looking for some fun and inexpensive outings for the rest of this summer? We’ve got you covered.
If you’re interested in fun events that support culture to add to your summer itinerary, here’s five events that are currently happening in London!
1) BLACK EATS LDN
WHEN: 25th & 26th AUGUST 2023
WHERE: Bohemia Place, Hackney
PRICE: Free
Image: BLACKEATSLDN. | Courtesy of the artist © BLACKEATSLDN
BLACKEATSLDN is the UK’s first food market that solely promotes black-owned businesses ranging from restaurants, skincare, clothing, jewellery and so much more!
Opposite Hackney Central station, the bustling market is filled with wonderful businesses and eager customers trying a range of cuisine from Jamaican, Trinidadian, Ghanaian and more! BLACKEATSLDN highlights London’s diversity as well as empowering small black-owned businesses.
Visit the next BLACKEATSLDN on the 25th and 26th of August!
2. LAGOS, PECKHAM, REPEAT: PILGRIMAGE TO THE LAKES
WHEN: Until 29th OCTOBER 2023
WHERE: South London Gallery
PRICE: Free
Image by Adeyemi Michael | Photograph courtesy of the artist
The South London Gallery is currently hosting the Lagos, Peckham, Repeat: Pilgrimage to the Lakes until October 29th 2023. This exhibition highlights the work of 13 Nigerian and British-Nigerian artists. The art symbolises the connection between Lagos and London as Peckham is known as ‘Little Lagos’ due to the lively area being home to the Nigerian community in the UK.
Lagos, Peckham, Repeat: Pilgrimage to the Lakes exhibition is co-curated by Folakunle Oshun, founder and director of the Lagos Biennial, together with the South London Gallery.
3) GRENFELL: IN THE WORDS OF SURVIVORS
WHEN: until 26th AUGUST 2023
WHERE: National Theatre
PRICE: £10 - £61
Image: National Theatre | Photograph courtesy of the artist
Playwright Gillian Slovo showcases a verbatim play with the experiences and stories of Grenfell survivors. Staged at the National Theatre until 26th August 2023, this play pays an homage to the Grenfell Tower tragedy that happened in June 2017. Grenfell: In the Words of Survivors beautifully shares the experiences of the bereaved and the wider community.
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4) BETWEEN TWO WORLDS: VANLEY BURKE AND FRANCIS WILLIAMS
WHEN: until 31 DECEMBER 2023
WHERE: V&A
PRICE: FREE
Image: Vanley Burke | Photograph: courtesy of the photographer and V&A
This V&A exhibition explores portraits of Jamaican scholars, Vanley Burke and Francis Williams. Burke’s photography, archives with historical artefacts which works beautifully alongside Williams paintings. Williams paintings invoke reflections on pursuits for identities and colonial legacies.
Between Two Worlds: Vanley Burke and Francis Williams closes Sunday 31 December 2023! Click here for more information.
5) YOU ARE AFRICAN FIRST BEFORE ANYTHING
WHEN: 29 - 31 AUG
WHERE: Omnibus Theatre
PRICE: £13 - £15
Photograph: courtesy of the photographer
This semi-autobiographical one-woman play portrays the complex relationship of the African mother-daughter bond. The ambitious and intelligent protagonist, Chile, shares her experience of combining her British upbringing and Nigerian heritage together. Chile’s nonconformity dreams, career choices and feminist ideas collide with her Nigerian mother’s traditional values.
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