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Raji Sourani: Is the Gaza War the end of International Humanitarian Law?
Esteemed human rights lawyer and Director of the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights, Raji Sourani, will deliver the Edward W. Said London Lecture 2024 examining the current war on Gaza and its implication on International Humanitarian Law (IHL). By examining the legal principles of IHL, Sourani confronts the ramifications of Israel’s action on the integrity of this legal framework. Sourani will deliver the lecture alongside respondent Selma Dabbagh.
Date: Friday 11 October
Time: 7pm
Location: The Royal Geographical Society
Price: From £11.50
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Journeyss With Jordss
A vinyl lovers dream. Join Dean Bryce, Terry Hooligan and Jordss for a deep dive into their collections—expect rare gems, deep cuts, and timeless classics spinning all night.
Date: Friday 11 October
Time: 10pm
Location: Jumbi
Price: Free entry
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Re-Imagining Peace - Marking A Year Since War on Palestine
A night of imagining what peace could look like in a world without borders Chill Mill is back with a stellar programme; bringing together leading thinkers, activists and creatives to mark a year in conflict between Israel and Palestine. Panel discussion chaired by Asad Rehman of War On Want, DJ’s BubblyC and TTLiberosis. Live performance by Salaam & Funk.
Date: Friday 11 October
Time: 7pm
Location: Rich Mix
Price: £12
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SYPHEN
Syphen is an experimental night celebrating performance, blending hardcore and ambient music to explore the duality of sound and the connection between these two genres.
Date: Saturday 12 October
Time: 10pm
Location: Corsica Studios
Price: £17.30
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Pharmakon (Sacred Bones)
Night Terrors bring back Pharmakon (Sacred Bones) to London this October, with stellar support from Kollaps and Lana Del Rabies.
Date: Sunday 13 October
Time: 7pm
Location: The Underworld
Price: £23.90
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Human Stories: Unreported Uprisings
Documentary photographer Inès Elsa Dalal presents a powerful series of photographs capturing the UK’s 2023 worker strikes—from firefighters to teachers and nurses. This unseen archive documents a nation on the edge of a General Strike, offering a raw portrait of Britain’s social unrest at a critical moment in history.
Dates: On until Sunday 17 November
Location: NOW Gallery
Price: Free
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Art of Palestine | from the river to the sea
The exhibit features a diverse range of talented Palestinian artists, including those currently living in Gaza. The exhibition is the second project at the P21 Gallery by Palestine Museum US.
Dates: On until Thursday 21 December
Location: P21 Gallery
Price: £5 entry fee
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Quiet Enough to Stand
In her paintings, Ania Hobson explores how connected we are to and through our landscape. How our whole environment moulds us as people, permeates us and plays with our decision making, holds us, humbles us, holds us again and gives us a sense of perspective and belonging to our lives.
Dates: On until Tuesday 29 October
Location: The Fores Project
Price: Free
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From The Ground Up
A new group art exhibition by presented by Critical Edge Collective.
Dates: On until Sunday 20 October
Location: Lewisham Arthouse
Price: Free
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Vegan Cake Decorating Workshop
Spend the evening learning tips and tricks on how to decorate top tier cakes. Leave with your very own masterpiece.
Date: Tuesday 15 October
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Loom Club
Price: £45
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ROADWORKS: A Performance Piece by Mona Hatoum
In 1985, Palestinian multimedia artist Mona Hatoum created 'ROADWORKS', a performance piece addressing the oppressive burden of police surveillance and brutality. Filmed for a group show by the radical Brixton Art Gallery, it reflects on racialized state violence, resonating with both the Brixton uprisings and Hatoum’s own experiences in her homeland.
Dates: Wednesday 16 October - Sunday 20 October
Location: Michael Meats
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Konkombe - The Nigerian Music Pop Scene
A special event celebrating the life and work of The Lijadu Sisters, in collaboration with Numero Group & NTS. 'Konkombe: The Nigerian Pop Music Scene' is a film that showcases the evolution of native styles such as juju, Afrobeats and highlife, reflecting Nigeria’s social, political and spiritual currents before gaining global recognition. The screening will be followed by an afterparty.
Dates: Wednesday 16 October, Saturday 19 October & Sunday 20 October
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Rio Cinema
Price: From £14
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Viva Palestina Supper Club
An evening of Palestinian food in solidarity with the people of Gaza, to raise money for Medical Aid for Palestinians.
Date: Wednesday 16 October
Time: 7pm
Location: Blue Fig
Price: £54.88 for three courses
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Mythology Reinterpreted: A Journey through Ancient Inspiration in Modern & Contemporary Art
This exhibition reinterprets the ancient through the eyes of Italian artists Giorgio de Chirico, Salvo, Giulio Paolini, and Mexican artist Jorge Méndez Blake. Featuring Roman artefacts, it invites viewers to explore art history while highlighting the enduring influence of the ancient world on contemporary visual culture.
Dates: On until Friday 6 December
Location: Mazzoleni
Price: Free
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Munch of the Week
All My Friends
“You can do different things without having to go far. In a group of friends there is something for everyone: food, drink, dance. The fusion [combines] barbecue and Chinese cuisine." - Kwaku Asante
Find more of Kwaku's recommendations in his guide to London's cultural hotspots.
Location: Hackney Wick
