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Akinola Davies: Tabanca
Alvaro Barrington invited filmmaker Akinola Davies to make a visual reflection of Carnival, wanting to “capture Carnival, from inception to end”. The film is unsettling as much as it illuminates; it articulates a saturated, effervescent, and dense spirit: a sensory overload.
Dates: On until Sunday 27 January
Time: 12pm - 5pm from Wednesday - Saturday
Price: Free
Location: Harlesden High Street
Head here to book your slot.
Beats and Boards with Hasseb Iqbal
Combining board games, music as well as themed nights and performances, Iqbal's new residency is a space for an array of interests to intersperse. He will be soundtracking the evenings, journeying through the depths of his record collection as a selection of board games will be on offer to play.
Date: Thursday 18 January
Time: 6pm
Price: Free
Location: TATE
Head here for more info.
Armet Francis: Beyond The Black Triangle
For more than four decades, Armet Francis’ mission in photography has been to document the African diaspora. A Jamaican-British photographer with an acute understanding of black consciousness, his images are life-affirming moments that celebrate the resilience and survival of African diasporic cultures.
Date: On until Saturday 20 January
Price: Free
Location: Autograph London
Head here to book a free ticket.
London Short Film Festival
London Short Film Festival is taking place across London. Founded in 2003, the festival presents between 250 and 500 films per edition.
Dates: Friday 19 January - Saturday 28 January
Price: Varies
Location: Various venues across London
Head to their website for more details and upcoming films.
Origins x Corsica Studios
Origins host a party at Corsica with Armând, Jhumka, IZZY (UK), ODJ & Millian + a special guest TBA.
Date: Friday 19 January
Time: 11pm - 6am
Price: From £11.30
Location: Corsica Studios
Head here for tickets.
Art Now: Zeinab Saleh
Zeinab Saleh presents an intimate new series of paintings and drawings which trace both fleeting movement and suspended time.
Dates: Friday 19 January - Sunday 23 June
Price: Free
Location: TATE
Head here for more info.
The Conservatory x Ranjani Shettar
The Barbican's Conservatory hosts a new site-specific commission by Indian sculptor Ranjani Shettar.
Dates: Friday 19 January - Saturday 26 January
Price: Free
Location: Barbican
Head here to book a slot.
Yoko Matsumoto Exhibition
The debut UK solo exhibition of the Japanese artist Yoko Matsumoto presents a series of paintings and works on paper from the mid-1980s to the present day, introducing the artist’s expressive and disciplined abstraction.
Date: on until Saturday 9 March
Price: Free
Location: White Cube Gallery
Head here for more info.
Veganuary Caribbean Supper Club Take Over
Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere while savoring delicious vegan dishes prepared by holistic plant based chef, Sharon.
Date: Saturday 20 January
Time: 6pm
Price: £25
Location: Leo's, Sydenham Road
Head here to book your spot.
Queer Kitty Skate Date
Head to Wembley for an evening of queer skating.
Date: Saturday 20 January
Time: 8pm
Price: £20
Location: Roller Scape
Head here to book a ticket.
IKLECTIK Closing Party
The Kiosk will be open all day for IKLECTIK's closing party this Saturday.
Date: Saturday 20 January
Time: 12pm
Price: Free
Location: IKLECTIK
Head here to join the list.
Pilot Magazine Launch: Issue 04: Terra Incognita
Expect mags for sale, art from the contributors, music curated by @030.radio, Pilot merch.
Date: Tuesday 23 January
Time: 6pm
Price: Free, RSVP required
Location: Photobook Cafe
Head here to RSVP.
Munch of the Week
Buster Mantis
“Well refined and modern take. Head down on Wednesday nights for a Afro-sonic soundscape of live music and sing-a-longs.” - Riaz Philips
This spot was recommended by Riaz Philips in his guide to Caribbean food spots and by Poppy Ajudha in her London guide.
Price: £
Location: Deptford