Places to Visit
Farewell to Christmas
Saturday 6 January. Geffrye Museum, Hoxton, London. Free
If you’re ready to wave goodbye to Christmas, head down to the traditional celebration that takes places on the twelve night after Christmas. Amongst the stories about the Epiphany, there will be carol singing, mulled wine and cake!
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Winter Lights at Canary Wharf
Tuesday 16 January – Saturday 27 January. Canary Wharf, London. Free
Lights everywhere! From light graffiti to interactive works such as the Dazzling Dodecahedron, a 3D installation that when entered, individuals will be immersed in a rainbow spectrum of colour. Great for families, young and old, Winter Lights is a dazzling show for all.
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Lumiere London
Thursday 18 January – Sunday 21 January. Various, London. Free
Bigger, brighter and bolder, the UK’s largest light festival is returning for a spectacular second edition. Transforming the city into a vibrant art exhibition, over 40 UK and International artists will reimagine London’s iconic scenes and buildings.
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Music
Havana Música: A Celebration of Cuban Music
Wednesday 10 January. Jazz Cafe, London. £10-£25
For a night dedicated to Cuban Music, check out the Jazz Cafe who are presenting a performance from Latin troupe, Kalison Orquestra.
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Essential Ella
Tuesday 9 January. Jazz Cafe, London. Tickets £12-£20
If you love the smooth jazz that flows so effortlessly from the first lady of song, Ella Fitzgerald, then why not pay homage to her by attending an evening of jazz and soul sounds from the singer.
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Disco Lagos Live With Bukky Leo & Black Egypt
Tuesday 23 January. Jazz Cafe, London. Tickets £10-£40
From Senegalese Afro-Cubanism to Nigerian disco, the Jazz Cafe are providing us with a night celebrating the diverse and vibrant musical history that hails from West Africa.
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Talks & Workshops
How To Be Confident
Friday 12 January. Bloomsbury, London. Tickets £55
Why not start the New Year with a fierce bang? The School of Life are hosting classes to help individuals build their confidence. Learn how to master the iposter syndrome and overcome shyness.
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Afua Hirsch in conversation with Leila Slimani
Monday 15 January. Dulwich, London. Tickets £10-£30
You don’t want to miss this event. Join in the discussion with broadcaster Afua Hirsch and French author Leila Slimani. No doubt, they will both be discussing their books; Brit(ish) and Lullaby.
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Black Heroes Soul Food Cafe
Thursday 25 January. Clapham, London. Tickets £0-£3.84
Join Black Heroes Soul Food Cafe where Black History Month is celebrated every month. The evening will focus on the achievements and contributions of black individuals who are not only recognized in the creation of freedom and equality, but also made history.
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Art
Basquiat: Boom for Real
Until 28 January. Barbican Centre, London. Tickets £10-£16, Under 14s Free
A pioneering prodigy of the emerging downtown New York scene in the 1980s, head on over to the Barbican for an exhibition displaying the wonderful work from artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
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The Black King. Power, Magnificence and the Epiphany
Saturday 6 January. National Gallery, London. Tickets £10
If you’re a lover of art and history then join this guided tour at the National Gallery about the Epiphany. Not only does it focus on the holy day but it will also analyze the black content of paintings and their historical context.
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Paint Jam Night: Sound and Vision
Saturday 13 January. Secret London location, London. Tickets £30-£35
Love painting? Well Paint Jam London has got you covered. A themed painting workshop with a DJ to help you get in your flow? Sounds like a beautiful night of creativity.
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Theatre & Film
The Brothers Size
Friday 19 January – Wednesday 14 February. The Young Vic, London. Tickets £10-£38
From the writer of Academy Award winning film Moonlight, Tarell Alvin McCraney, Brothers is a play based on two African-American brothers who reunite through Yoruba mythology.
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London Short Film Festival
Saturday 12 January – Thursday 21 January. London. Tickets Vary
Back again for the 15th time, London Short Film Festival will be showcasing a selection of short films, international and domestic. From music to culture and politics, LSFF is not holding back.
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Another Night with James Baldwin
Saturday 13 January. Conway Hall, London. Tickets £11.15-£16.43
A night celebrating the work of James Baldwin, what’s could be better? The night will start off with the Oscar nominated documentary, I Am Not Your Negro which will be followed by a post screen discussion.
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