What's On
View events taking place to celebrate Windrush Day and explore the amazing legacy of the Windrush generation to British society.
Written by and starring Nicola Gardner, who has starred in ITV soap Coronation Street, The Windrush Warriors is a multi-ethnic Windrush-inspired comedy drama. Based around the shocking events of the... FULL DETAILS +
Leading up to Newham’s June 22nd celebration, Step & Praise Performing Arts invites residents to an immersive Caribbean dance workshops for both adults and young people. These workshops will delve... FULL DETAILS +
Leading up to Newham’s June 22nd celebration, Step & Praise Performing Arts invites residents to an immersive Caribbean dance workshop for young people aged 8 years + This workshops will delve into... FULL DETAILS +
In celebration of Windrush Day, The New Black Film Collective presents a FREE screening of: BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE Experience the journey of Bob Marley in Bob Marley: One Love. Follow his story from... FULL DETAILS +
Held in the historic main hall of East Ham Town Hall, Newham presents a showcase including music and dance performances by talented young artists from Step & Praise Performing Arts... FULL DETAILS +
Windrush Day Fair will feature local business stalls, art workshops by Antonietta Torsiello and Sakafet London, family storytelling sessions by Discovery Story Centre and Paula David, and live music by... FULL DETAILS +
Join Cold Islanders for a screening of the iconic 70’s movie, ‘The Harder They Come’ staring Jimmy Cliff, Janet Bartley and Carl Bradshaw. Hang around afterwards for a game of... FULL DETAILS +
This workshop will take place at Holden Point for the residents living there and is a closed workshop. This is a reflective session that will involve the residents creating a... FULL DETAILS +
Special screening of Getting it Back: The Story of Cymande presented by The New Black Film Collective. Cymande are the greatest band you’ve likely never heard of and this is... FULL DETAILS +
Come along and learn to cook some delicious Caribbean eats for the audience of The New Black Film Collective film screenings. Recipes and all equipment provided, no prior experience necessary!... FULL DETAILS +
This is a reflective session that will involve the residents creating a mixed media piece or watercolour piece that evoke memories of ‘Home’ and the Caribbean. No previous experience necessary... FULL DETAILS +
Join Cold Islanders film club for a special screening of indie Jamaican movie ‘Dancehall Queen.’ You’re welcome to lime, chat and play some cards post film. Street vendor Marcia (Reid)... FULL DETAILS +
Special screening of Babymother presented by The New Black Film Collective. Single mother Anita (Anjela Lauren Smith) has attitude and ambition, and determined to become a successful singer forms an... FULL DETAILS +
Come along and learn to cook some delicious Carribbean eats for the audience of The New Black Film Collective film screenings. Recipes and all equipment provided, no prior experience necessary!... FULL DETAILS +
Are you an aspiring young designer who loves fashion? Are you interested in knowing more about traditional Caribbean fashion and culture? Then come and join Sakafet London for a 5... FULL DETAILS +
Immerse yourself in the stories of local Caribbean filmmakers. Cold Islanders will be handing the screen and stage over to artists showcasing their short films. The evening will also feature... FULL DETAILS +
Special screening of Black Joy presented by The New Black Film Collective. Black Joy is a 1977 British film directed by Anthony Simmons. The story of an immigrant country boy in Brixton, London. The... FULL DETAILS +
Come along and learn to cook some delicious Caribbean eats for the audience of The New Black Film Collective film screenings. As part of the Windrush Rites of Passage programme,... FULL DETAILS +
A multi sensory workshop with fruits and vegetables of the Caribbean available to see and participants will create art prints on paper or fabric from either fruit or vegetables. No... FULL DETAILS +
The Rites of Passage programme was amongst 27 projects awarded funding in April 2024 from Near Neighbours for a range of arts, educational, and sporting events across England. The programme... FULL DETAILS +