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What's on in London This Week?

SAATH Run

A 5km Wedesday evening run with Saath Run Club.

Date: Wednesday 1 May

Time: TBA

Price: Free sign up

Location: Meet outside En Route Peckham

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SAATH Run

Tomorrow's Freedom Film Screening

Marwan Barghouti is serving five life sentences in an Israeli prison. Tomorrow’s Freedom captures his story and the tireless spirit of a people fighting for justice.

Dates: Wednesday 1 May - Friday 3 May

Time: slots available

Price: from £12

Location: ICA

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Tomorrow's Freedom Film Screening

The Poets' Revival

Presented by Royal Albert Hall associate artist Rhael ‘LionHeart’ Cape, and staged in-the-round, this evening aims to reignite the prominence of contemporary British poetry with the help of some of today's most culturally-relevant and accomplished writers and performers.

Date: Wednesday 1 May

Time: 6:15pm

Price: from £15

Location: Royal Albert Hall

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The Poets' Revival

OpenAREA Film Screening and Group Show Supported by ASICS

OpenAREA uses art and creativity to reframe how we see nature, uncovering the many different ways people feel connected to it and exploring how these can inform better ways to live. Together, ASICS and OpenAREA have created a shared space to celebrate this connection between mind, body and nature and provoke new ideas for how they can exist together through a screening of the OpenAREA anthem film and a group show presenting work from a lineup of next-gen artists.

Date: Thursday 2 May

Time: 7pm - 10pm

Price: Free

Location: Iconoclast UK

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OpenAREA Film Screening and Group Show Supported by ASICS

Talk: In Between Ghana and London

Each with strong ties to Ghana and the UK, this talk, moderated by Bianca Manu, focuses on the shared histories and unique experiences that connect photographers Mahaneela and BAFIC. Working in diaspora, across time and place, how does a common heritage link their respective approaches to photography? In what ways does place influence a photographic practice? Together, they consider the personal bonds and networks that have emerged out of the cultural exchange between these two places.

Date: Thursday 2 May

Time: 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Price: £8

Location: The Photographers' Gallery

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Talk: In Between Ghana and London

TAAHLIAH presents The Ultimate Angels

Taking place across three Fridays in May, 2024 Colour Factory resident TAAHLIAH has gathered her Ultimate Angels for a trilogy of iconic parties. 25% off tickets when you use the link below.

Date: Friday 3 May

Time: 10pm - 4am

Price: £11.25 for Trippin Whatsapp members

Location: Colour Factory

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TAAHLIAH presents The Ultimate Angels

Manifesto for Black Futures

Manifesto for Black Futures will explore the multiplicities and power of Black lives, what Black futures look like, and how we can continue creating spaces celebrating the richness of Black lives.

Date: Friday 3 May

Time: 6:30pm - 10pm

Price: Free sign up

Location: Black Cultural Archives

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Manifesto for Black Futures

Gauchoworld Issue 5 Launch Party

Gauchoworld celebrates its 5th bi-annual magazine launch.

Date: Friday 3 May

Time: 10pm - 3am

Price: £11.30

Location: Jazz Cafe

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Gauchoworld Issue 5 Launch Party

UNDR Opening Party

UNDR opening party paying homage to carnival and sound system culture.

Date: Saturday 4 May

Time: 7pm - 3am

Price: free sign up

Location: UNDR

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UNDR Opening Party

Yoruba Girl in New York: AdéDáre Olúfèrè Solo Exhibition

Yoruba Girl in New York is a love letter and personal message from AdéDáre to the African Diaspora.

Date: Sunday 5 May

Time: 12pm - 7pm

Price: from £10

Location: The Africa Centre

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Yoruba Girl in New York: AdéDáre Olúfèrè Solo Exhibition

Gavsborg (Equiknoxx) Live

Loki invite Gavsborg of the peerless Jamaican dancehall collective Equiknoxx for a rare live set.

Date: Sunday 5 May

Time: 10pm - 4am

Price: £16.90

Location: Loki Brixton

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Gavsborg (Equiknoxx) Live

Hotel Zamara

Hotel Zamara. A Day in Zamara. Welcome citizens both old and new to reconnect with each other over the sounds of Suitelife, courtesy of the Zamara Star Band.

Date: Sunday 5 May

Time: 5pm - 11pm

Price: donations

Location: Notting Hill Arts Club

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Hotel Zamara.

Shanghai Supper Club

The next installment in the Shanghai Supper club series.

Date: Tuesday 7 May

Time: 6:30pm

Price: £75

Location: The Royal Oak

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Shanghai Supper Club

Girls in Film present: Nezouh + director Q&A

Join Girls in Film to watch Soudade Kaadan's second feature, Nezouh. Followed by a Q&A with the director.

Date: Tuesday 7 May

Time: 6:30pm

Price: £13

Location: The Castle Cinema

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Girls in Film present: Nezouh + director Q&A

Munch of The Week

River Cafe

“Not the river cafe everyone thinks it is. This River Cafe is a small spot located in Putney, it serves all your classics done right and serves generous portions too.” - Norman's

This spot was recommended by Norman's in their guide to London cafes.

Location: Putney

River Cafe