Here is a small selection of upcoming events…
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Theatre and exhibitions
16 Oct 2022 to 19 Feb 2023 Respect! Caribbean life in Edinburgh, in collaboration with the Edinburgh Caribbean Association, Museum of Edinburgh.
20th October to 19th November: Enough of Him – a play based on the true story of Joseph Knight’s life, and written by Glasgow-based writer May Sumbwanyambe.
Black History Month and beyond
Some events below are part of Black History Month and some events happen to be on during the month of October.
Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) coordinates much of Scotland’s Black History Month with talks, exhibitions and celebrations across Scotland – find their program of events in their brochure (PDF, opens in a new tab) or on their website.
Also check out the UK’s Black History Month Scottish events and online events listings.
September events
- Fri 23rd Sep, 12.00pm: Open Book BAME Creative Writing Group online
- Sat 24th Sep, 6.00pm: One Life, Two Cultures with African and Caribbean Elders in Scotland (ACES), online
- Wed 28th Sep, 5.30pm: Opening celebration of Black Hstory Month with singer Lamaya, award winning poet and playwright Hannah Lavery and community activist and Councillor Graham Campbell. At The Hunterian Museum, Glasgow
- Thu 29th Sep, 19:30: Scottish Black Writers Group, Scottish BPOC Writers Network, online
- Fri 30th Sep 6pm: Creative Network: BIPOC Community-Led Creatives Support Group, Creative Lives Scotland, online
October events
- Sat 1st Oct, 2.00pm: ACWA Black History Month Celebration with the African and Caribbean Women’s Association, online
- Tues 4th Oct, 5.30pm: Museum of Empire and Slavery, Scotland. At The Ramshorn, Glasgow
- Sun 8th Oct, 11.00am: William Wells Brown and Scotland’s Borders Abbeys – Walk + Creative Writing Workshop with ECA member Thalia Ostendorf, part of Historic Environment Scotland’s Border Abbeys: Retold project, Scottish Borders, booking required – more info or book your place (form)
- Tues 11th Oct, 5.00pm: Black Sporting Histories: In Conversation with Michael Holding, online
- Wed 12th Oct, 6.00pm: Fife Contemporary in Conversation with Cat Dunn, online
- Fri 14th Oct, 2.00pm: Caribbean Life in Edinburgh: A Celebration, City Arts Centre, Edinburgh
- Sat 15th Oct, 8.00pm: Vocal or Version, Steve Rice (Downbeat Melody Soundsystem), Rum Shack, Glasgow (18yrs+)
- Fri 21st Oct, 6.00pm: First Breath – Artist reflections, Edinburgh University Futures Institute and Scottish BPOC Writers Network, Inspace, Edinburgh
- Sat 22nd Oct, 5.00pm: Multicultural and Intergenerational Folk with Extract from ACES Book Project with the African and Caribbean Elders in Scotland (ACES), online – book via email [email protected]
- Sat 29 Oct, 10:00am: Pilates at the Museum, City Arts Centre, Edinburgh
November events
- Sat 5 Nov, 2:00pm: Colourful Collage Workshop, Museum of Edinburgh
- Sat 12 Nov, 10:00am: Braxton Wellness Session – Yoga, Breathwork, Meditation, Sound Bath, City Arts Centre, Edinburgh
December events
- Sat 3 Dec, 10:30am: Search for that Jumbie in You – Family Story and Creative Writing Class, Museum of Edinburgh
- Sat 3 Dec, 1:30pm: Search for that Jumbie in You – Family Story and Creative Writing Class, Museum of Edinburgh
- Sat 10 Dec, 2:00pm: Trini Sweets & Punches, Museum of Edinburgh
- Sat 17 Dec, 10:00am: Braxton Wellness Session – Yoga, Breathwork, Meditation, Sound Bath, City Arts Centre, Edinburgh
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