A Programme of exhibitions, displays, talks and author events will take place across Leicester's museums and libraries this October as the city celebrates Black History Month. The month-long programme will highlight the stories, contributions and cultural heritage of Black communities in Leicester and beyond, with activities taking place at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, Newarke Houses Museum and libraries across the city. At Leicester Museum & Art Gallery, visitors can expl

Leicester and Leicestershire are gearing up for a blockbuster autumn of events, with major exhibitions, spectacular cultural celebrations, fright-filled Halloween attractions, fantastic food and dazzling firework displays giving visitors plenty of reasons to get out and explore the city and county over the coming weeks. Black History Month events There are events running throughout the month, from a classical concert using only black composers, a rare show from the iconic Len

2Funky Arts is launching an exciting paid opportunity for artists of Black, African and Caribbean heritage to be part of their acclaimed, annual And Still I Rise Midlands tour - a production for Black History Month. Ten outstanding creatives will be selected to present powerful new work - celebrating the strength, spirit and vibrancy of Black culture. Friday 23rd October- Leicester, The Y Theatre Each artist will develop an original 6–7-minute performance, exploring themes