This month Cultured Bohemian has curated a list of London-based global majority centered events happening this month to get you through the month. With events on screen, stage, exhibitions, and talks, there is an event for everyone.
SCREEN
Dahomey (PG)
Garden Cinema
6th – 13th Nov
Various Times
The journey of 26 plundered royal treasures from the Kingdom of Dahomey exhibited in Paris, now being returned to Benin. Diop artistically voices a new generation’s demands.
The Lives and Legacies of Black Women Ceramicists
Paul Mellon Centre and online
6th Nov
17:00 – 19:00
In this screening premiering a new documentary titled The Enduring Legacy of Ladi Kwali (2024) and accompanying panel discussion, an intergeneration of artists, scholars and filmmakers delve into the intriguing clay histories by Black women ceramicists that have been forgotten or overlooked.
Bread & Roses (15) + ScreenTalk with director Sahra Mani and executive producer Malala Yousafzai
Barbican
8th Nov
18:15
Capturing the experiences of Afghanistan’s women under the Taliban since they took control of Kabul.
Blitz (12A)
Garden Cinema
8th – 14th Nov
Various Times
Follow the stories of a group of Londoners during the events of the British capital bombing in World War II.
Edge of Reality: Confronting Darkness and Change
Rich Mix
10th Nov
16:40
An intense and thought-provoking journey through the darker sides of human nature and society.
DIDI
Whirled Cinema
11th – 17th Nov
Various Times
In 2008, during the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can’t teach him: how to skate, how to flirt, and how to love your mom.
Monster (12)
Curzon Wimbledon
12th Nov
20:30 – 22:00
A mother demands answers from her son’s teacher when her son begins acting strangely.
Women’s Voices Shorts
Ciné Lumière
12th Nov
18:00
A selection of short films from Korea.
South by South: Viva Sara!
South London Gallery
13th Nov
19:00 – 20:45
This selection of short films explores the late Sudanese director Gadalla Gubara and the recent history of Sudan.
ARAKIMENTARI
Crate Brewery
17th Nov
19:30
Documentary about the controversial Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki, whose work pushes at the boundaries between portraiture and erotica, and who sees himself as a champion of free-speech in contemporary Japan. Features interviews with some of Araki’s most high-profile fans, including Bjork and Takeshi Kitano.
SAIGON, by Caroline Guiela Nguyen: A Screening Introduced by the Director
Cinema Auditorium – One Pool Street – UCL East
18th Nov
18:15 – 21:45
Set in a restaurant that manages to exist in both 1950’s Vietnam and the France of today, this play tells the stories of Vietnamese, French, and French-Vietnamese characters whose lives were altered by colonialism and war.
Dessert for Constance + Q&A
Brixton Windmill
21st Nov
18:45 – 21:00
In the 70’s, Bokolo and Mamadou are Senegalese street sweepers in the city of Paris, looking for a way to pay for the return home of one of their sick comrades. After stumbling upon a 19th-century cookbook they decide to enter a cooking competition. The two cleaners-turned-chefs proceed to expose the pretentious pomp of French cuisine – as well as the industry’s racism and classicism.
Go Tell It on the Mountain + intro by Tomisin Adepeju
BFI Southbank
22nd Nov
18:10
An adaptation of Baldwin’s most personal novel, observing a day in the life of a gifted teenager.
Black Box Diaries + Q&A with director Shiori Ito
BFI Southbank
22nd Nov
18:00
A journalist investigates her own sexual assault in this powerful documentary.
Oliver Tambo’s London Recruits
Ruskin House
22nd Nov
19:30 – 21:30
The story of the Londoners recruited to be freedom fighters during the South African apartheid during the 1960s.
Wicked
Hackney Picturehouse
Various Dates
Various Times
Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular girl, become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. After an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads.
Rather Be Ashes Than Dust – London「寧化飛灰」-倫敦放映
Cineworld The O2 Greenwich
22nd Nov
13:00 – 16:00
Memories of his four-year journey focused on the Hong Kong protests. Narrated in the first person, is rich with reflections and contemplations, most intertwined with feelings of guilt.
Film Premiere: Christmas Games Night
Cineworld The O2 Greenwich
28th Nov
17:30 – 21:30
Dylan , Travis & Cole decide to host a festive games night, hoping to rekindle old friendships and explore new romantic connections. But as love triangles form and insecurities rise, the simple night of fun descends into a hilarious, emotional rollercoaster.
All We Imagine as Light (15)
Garden Cinema
Various Times
Various Times
The lives of three women intersect and overlap in a haunting drama that sees the city of Mumbai play a central role.
STAGE
Asi Wind – Incredibly Human
Underbelly Boulevard
6th Nov – 5th Jan 2025
Various Times
Asi Wind’s mind-blowing new show, Incredibly Human, is making its UK debut at the Underbelly Boulevard this autumn. This cutting-edge performance transcends the boundaries of magic and promises to leave you in awe. Expect mystery, mind-reading, and plenty of jaw-dropping moments.
Tones – A Hip-Hop Opera
Brixton House
4th – 9th Nov
19:45
A man in a battle with his identity, and on a journey through the depths of Black-British culture, class, and belonging. What happens if you’re not Black enough for the ends, but too Black for the rest of the world?
The Buddha of Suburbia
Barbican
22nd Oct – 16 Nov
Various Times
South London in the late seventies. High unemployment, high inflation, food shortages and strikes. But despite the winter of discontent, 17-year-old Karim’s life is about to explode into glorious technicolour as he navigates a path to enlightenment. Or at the very least, Beckenham.
Women Who Blow On Knots
Arcola Theatre
25th Oct – 23rd Nov
19:30
Set against the backdrop of the Arab Spring, we follow the journey of four remarkable women on a road trip starting from Tunisia through Libya and Egypt to Lebanon. Madame Lilla, a mysterious and glamorous chameleon, takes charge and leads revolutionaries Maryam and Amira; and Eve, a Turkish journalist, headfirst through an adventurous journey that changes the course of their lives.
Pina Bausch / Germaine Acogny & Malou Airaudo The Rite of Spring / common ground[s]
Sadler’s Wells
7th – 10th Nov
19:30
Bausch’s (1975) The Rite of Spring is danced by a newly assembled company of dancers from African countries. In this pioneering work, with music by Stravinsky, a ‘chosen one’ is sacrificed changing the season from winter to spring.
If Mi Nuh Laugh Mi Cry! Comedy Night
Rio Cinema
7th Nov
18:45
Athena Kugblenu, Dane Baptiste, Sharon Wanjohi and other guests raise the roof in a hilarious BHM comedy special. Hosted by comedian Selam Amare.
Jason Patterson: UNDERRATED. A Work In Progress Show
Bill Murray
7th Nov
21:45 – 22:45
A brand new show from Jason which talks about his Dreams as a child, starting out in Comedy, bad advice from Comedy Promoters and the pros and cons of Inclusivity!
Súper Chefs
Bill Murray
8th – 9th Nov
Various Times
6-year-old Manny is bursting with excitement at the thought of preparing a welcome home dinner for his dad Tony, who’s on a work trip for his new job. Together with his mum, professional chef Valeria, his granny Abuela Alma, and his superhero companion Mighty Mujer, he is planning to cook a family meal of arepas, guacamole, and delicious brigadeiros for dessert.
Flawless: Past, Present, Future
Peacock Theatre
9th Nov
19:30
Join Flawless, the iconic street dance troupe, as they celebrate their 20th anniversary with a spectacular show.
Wolves On Road
Bush Theatre
9th Nov – 21st Dec
Various Times
Wolves on Road is a thrilling deep-dive into the mysterious world of cryptocurrency, revealing how ambition and hope can be exploited, no matter the system at play.
Roman Harris: Joking Through It (Work In Progress)
Camden Comedy Club
10th Nov
18:00
Roman Harris is working on a show…More than that, he’s working on himself and trying to figure out exactly who he is. Is the stage the best place for this kind of self analysis?
Sydney Imani at The Libra
The Libra Theatre Cafe
12th Nov
19:30 – 20:15
Get ready to vibe a chill evening with Sydney Imani, where she will perform songs from her new album!
Mufutau Yusuf: Impasse
Sadler’s Wells
14th – 15th Nov
20:00
Impasse is a physical exploration of diasporic experiences and identities.
The Purists
Kiln Theatre
14th Nov – 21st Dec
Various Times
Lamont, a legendary emcee and Mr Bugz, a hall-of-fame DJ, have been winding up their Musical Theatre loving neighbour Gerry for as long as they can remember. But when two aspiring rappers, Nancy and Val, make them question their attitudes on race, sexuality and music, they’ll need to decide what it really means to keep it real.
ANOTHER LEVEL COMEDY SHOW
Peckham Levels
16th Nov
19:30 – 00:30
Get ready to laugh until your stomach hurts at this night of hilarious live comedy hosted by Paul Certi.
Anu Vaidyanathan: BC:AD
Bill Murray
17th Nov
16:00 – 17:00
BC:AD (Before Children, After Diapers) is a stand-up comedy show and one mad, mommy’s take on how the definitions of words change before and during motherhood.
Sinthujha Kumarasamy: Chilli Witch, Tarot and Comedy
Bill Murray
18th Nov
18:30 – 19:30
Ever wondered if your destiny is written in the stars—or in a deck of tarot cards? Join comedian and tarot reader Sinthujha VK for a hilarious and heartwarming journey through love, loss, and a little bit of mystic wisdom. From growing up as the child of refugees to navigating the ups and downs of life with the help of tarot, Sinthujha’s show is a comedic exploration of the magical and the mundane.
Akram Khan: GIGENIS – The generation of the Earth
Sadler’s Wells
20th – 24th Nov
Various Times
Explore the threads of ancient myths with legendary choreographer Akram Khan.
Sindhu Vee + Support
Big Penny Social
21st Nov
20:00
What’s funny? This! Sindhu Vee headlines our November comedy night. Star and guest host of Live At The Apollo, Sindhu can be seen on our screens in Mock The Week, QI & Have I Got News For You as well as Netflix shows including Feel Good and Sex Education.
Expendable
Royal Court
21st Nov – 21st Dec
Various Times
“People kept saying there’s no smoke without fire, but it’s not our fire is it khala? it’s like we’re just choking on all the fumes…”
Between the 1990s and 2010s hundreds of young girls were sexually exploited in northern towns by gangs of predatory men. Two sisters grapple with the impact on their community as the men around them are embroiled in a sexual abuse scandal.
Ayoade Bamgboye: Breaking My Silence
Bill Murray
25th Nov
18:30 – 19:30
A curious work in progress from one of the greatest minds of Nigerian descent – Ayoade Zahrah Bamgboye is finally breaking her silence, because if it is to be said – so it b – so it is.
JENNY TIAN – WORK IN PROGRESS
Bill Murray
28th Nov
18:30 – 19:30
Come along and see Jenny Tian try out brand-new material!
EXHIBITION
Yu Hong: Islands of the Mind
Lisson Gallery
27th Sept – 14th Dec
11:00 – 18:00
For her first solo exhibition in London, Yu Hong presents a series of large-scale new acrylic-on-canvas paintings.
Emma Prempeh: Wandering Under a Shifting Sun
Tiwani Contemporary
4th Oct – 16th Nov
Various Times
Emma Prempeh considers for the first time, landscape, and its relevance as an expansion of her hyperreal perceptions of home, belonging and memory. Her paintings depict events, people, interiors, places and still life from past and recent memories, emphasizing and representing the passing of time and the instability of memory. On occasion, Prempeh includes projected still or moving imagery, to invite experiential and performative encounters with her work.
Neon Jungle Nocturne
Lychee One
31st Oct – 30th Nov
Various Times
‘Neon Jungle Nocturne’ presents works by Long Huang, Yi Liu, and Grace Mattingly. The three artists’ latest paintings build on their previous explorations of animal motifs, spatial-temporal poetics, and the ambiguity of human experience. Each developing a distinctive visual language, the artists bring forth resonant dreamscapes where the rational and the real dissolve into an unsettling state of disorder.
Abi Morocco Photos: Spirit of Lagos
Autograph
31st Oct – 22nd Mar 2025
Various Times
The first exhibition of these remarkable portraits capturing the rich style and joyous spirit of Lagos in the 1970s.
Heman Chong: The Book of Equators
Amanda Wilkinson
9th Oct – 30th Nov
Various Times
The first exhibition of these remarkable portraits capturing the rich style and joyous spirit of Lagos in the 1970s.
Yayoi Kusama: Early Works on Paper
Omer Tiroche Gallery
8th Oct – 20th Dec
Various Times
The featured works explore the formative years of Kusama’s creative journey, delving into the early stages of her artistic development. This exhibition examines how Kusama’s initial explorations on paper laid the groundwork for the distinctive motifs and themes that would define her later and much-celebrated works.
Huang Po-Chih: Waves
Hayward Gallery
9th Nov – 5th Jan 2025
Various Times
Taiwanese artist Huang Po-Chih uses the personal narratives of workers to investigate globalised trade, with a focus on the textile industry in East Asia.
Making a rukus! Black Queer Histories Through Love and Resistance
Somerset House
11th Oct – 19th Jan 2025
Various Times
An exhibition exploring the joy, friendship, resistance and art of Black LGBTQIA+ people in Britain.
Heemin Chung: UMBRA
Thaddaeus Ropac
8th Oct to 20th Nov
Various Times
My work often begins with a very subtle and fleeting sensation, almost like a whisper that moves between the physical and the virtual. – Heemin Chung
Pina Bausch Foundation presents: BREATH (Atem) A sound installation by Ismaël Dia
Sadler’s Well
10th Nov
Various Times
Experience a new perspective of The Rite of Spring through this auditory landscape. Dive deep in the choreography and musicality produced by the sound of the dance. Feel the invisible physicality of Bausch’s choreography in which the dance itself generates a powerful acoustic experience and the resonance of movement as sound. This exploration invites you to perceive the rhythmic intricacy and emotional depth of the piece in a whole new light, allowing the musicality of bodies in motion to resonate deeply within you.
Eddy Kamuanga Ilunga: Nature Morte
October Gallery
14th Nov – 25th Jan 2025
Various Times
In Kamuanga’s fourth solo show at October Gallery, his striking paintings explore the hidden consequences of the toxic waste-matter that is poisoning the environment upon which local Congolese communities are dependent for survival and the basic necessities of life.
Yeonsu Ju: Altar; the Carrier
Arusha Gallery
15th Nov – 7th Dec
Various Times
Inspired by the Korean ritual of ‘Gijesa,’ Ju reflects on absence and connection, drawing from her experience of missing her grandmother’s funeral. Here, painting is transformed into a ritual space, where emotions are shared and remembered through colour and form.
Reverb
Stephen Friedman Gallery
22nd Nov – 18th Dec
Various Times
‘Reverb’, an exhibition bringing together new works by eight leading artists from the Caribbean diaspora: Julien Creuzet, Denzil Forrester, Hulda Guzmán, Suchitra Mattai, Zinzi Minott, Kathia St. Hilaire, Charmaine Watkiss and Alberta Whittle. Comprising paintings, sculptures, mixed media and sound-based works, Reverb foregrounds the significance of contemporary art from the Caribbean region.
No Fear Exhibition
Feldy
25th Nov
18:30 – 20:30
The No Fear Exhibition aims to reflect and understand the experiences of many, whilst highlighting the need for courage, bravery, and resilience in the face of the things that scare us most.
Muzae Sesay: born on the earth
Tiwani Contemporary
28th Nov – 18th Jan 2025
Various Times
born on the earth. is an ongoing, psycho-geographic assessment of the Earth we are placed onto and thus acts as a reflection of the artist’s neighbourhood in Oakland, California as a metaphorical device inferring more universal sociological ideas.
Talk
Food as Home and Heritage: Angela Hui and Anna Sulan Masing in Conversation
Studio Voltaire
9th Nov
13:30 – 14:30
Angela Hui and Anna Sulan Masing will discuss their respective writing and research, exploring heritage, home and belonging.
A Night in with Uzo Aduba
Online
30th Nov – 14th Dec
18:00
Known for her award-winning roles in Orange Is the New Black and Mrs. America, actress Uzo Aduba celebrates the release of her unique coming-of-age story in her new memoir The Road is Good.
Courttia Newland in conversation with Derek Owusu
Forest Gate Library
15th Nov
18:30 – 20:00
Courttia and Derek talk about the intersectionality between race, gender, and class when it comes to writing.
Murakami Monday: The City and Its Uncertain Walls Early Access Party
Foyles Charing Cross
18th Nov
18:30
the eve of publication of The City and Its Uncertain Walls, for exclusive early access to the master novelist’s latest work. We’ll be celebrating with Sake and goodies exclusive to ticketholders.
Ouvrir les Portes du Théâtre: A Conversation with Caroline Guiela Nguyen
UCL Art Museum
19th Nov
13:00 – 14:30
lunchtime discussion in French with Caroline Guiela Nguyen.
EFG London Jazz Festival: Tomorrow’s Warriors presents Nok Cultural Ensemble
Foyles Charing Cross
22nd Nov
19:00
Nok Cultural Ensemble is the new project from percussionist, and Tomorrow’s Warriors alum, Edward Wakili-Hick (Sons of Kemet, Steam Down, Kokoroko). The four-piece drum circle journey through Afro-diasporic traditions of Jamaican nyabinghi, drill and Brazilian baião to thrilling effect.
An Evening with Katarina Johnson-Thompson
Royal Geographical Society
22nd Nov
19:30
Fresh from her heptathlon silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024, Katarina has achieved at the highest level, but her path hasn’t been easy. Joined by a special guest, together they will delve into her career and unravel the lessons and insights into the many ups and downs of her snakes-and-ladders experience in athletics.
THE SOUTH-EAST LONDON BOOKFEST: CALEB AZUMAH NELSON IN CONVERSATION
Peckham Levels
23rd Nov
15:30 – 17:00
Caleb Azumah Nelson is a British-Ghanaian writer, photographer and filmmaker, living in South East London.
Garden State: In Conversation with Jamaica Kincaid
Online
29th Nov – 13th Dec
18:30
Join us to celebrate the publication of award-winning author Jamaica Kincaid’s latest book, An Encyclopedia of Gardening for Coloured Children, and discover a garden unlike any other.
An Evening with Trevor Noah Into The Uncut Grass
Central Hall Westminster
29th – 30th Nov
19:30
Spend an evening with beloved comedian and bestselling author of Born a Crime, Trevor Noah, as he shares the inspiration behind his latest work, Into the Uncut Grass.
EVENTS
PENGAME 2V2 BATTLE: SEMI-FINAL
BOXPARK WEMBLEY
10th Nov
17:00 – 23:00
Welcome to PenGame Rap Battle’s first ever 2v2 semi final tournament at Boxpark Wembley.
The Unknown Soldier
Royal Air Force Museum London
10th Nov
15:00 – 16:30
An emotive dance theatre show that reveals the hidden histories of Black British soldiers.
RUMBA LATINA – CUBAN SALSA CLASS
BOXPARK CAMDEN
12th Nov
19:00 – 23:00
Enjoy a Cuban Salsa class for all levels, no experience needed.
Latinx Online Showcase
Southbank Centre
13th Nov
19:00
Discover new poetry and ideas about writing, activism and creativity from contemporary Latinx poets at work today, in Spanish and English.
In Conversation With Marcia Carr
Grow Hackney
19th Nov
18:00 – 23:00
This conversation will delve into the intersections of culture and music, offering a rare look into the challenges and triumphs of carving a space in the industry. Don’t miss this chance to hear from these trailblazers as they share their stories, insights, and perspective.
Fetlesque Workshops: Performing Pleasure with An0maly
Stanley Arts
26th Nov
16:00 – 17:45
Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring the sensual world of audio pleasure – a conversational off-the-pole movement with An0maly
Dinner With Friends
Chishuru
28th Nov
18:15 – 20:45
Dinner at Chishuru – A West African Michelin star dining experience. Owned and run by Joké the first black female Michelin-starred chef in the UK. Join a select group of peers for an intimate dining experience where conversation takes center stage. With only six guests, this isn’t a corporate networking event—it’s a chance to have real, uninterrupted discussions with people you may not have met but should definitely know.
Fetlesque Workshops: Creative Movement with Ebony
Stanley Arts
28th Nov
14:30 – 16:00
Join me at Ebony’s Creative Movement Workshop where we’ll dance, groove, and express ourselves through movement!
Black British Film and Activism
Peer
28th Nov
14:30 – 16:00
A panel discussion exploring the role film has played in Black British activism, particularly in telling the often-silenced stories of women
Live At The Works With Phil Wang
Peer
28th Nov
14:30 – 16:00
South London’s biggest comedy night returns with Phil Wang, Kerry Godliman, Michelle de Swarte, Finlay Christie and Kyrah Gray.
Fetlesque Workshops: Twerk workshop with Kelechi
Stanley Arts
30th Nov
17:30 – 18:30
South London’s biggest comedy night returns with Phil Wang, Kerry Godliman, Michelle de Swarte, Finlay Christie and Kyrah Gray.
PIONEERS OF COMEDY 2024 – Richard Blackwood, Slim, Robbie Gee +More.
Broadway
30th Nov
18:30 – 22:30
Celebration Of Black Excellence
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