Current Events
Current events
The latest events
This section is where you can find information about events and activities happening across the UK. Whether it's an exhibition in Glasgow, a play in Manchester or a festival in London, this is where you'll find it. The great thing is that you can search for events in your region only or just see them all to get an overview of what's going on. Get inspired!
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North West
The International Beat Jam Orchestra is a unique new musically diverse orchestra comprising of musicians from Greater Manchester’s refugee and other diverse communities, and RNCM students.
We are looking for musicians, singers and MCs of all...
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - Saturday, June 22, 2013
North West
The Refugee Women’s Theatre Project is a new women-led theatre project for women refugees and asylum seekers.
Sessions will take place every Monday at the Central Methodist Hall from 21 January 2013 leading towards a high profile performance...
Monday, January 21, 2013 - Saturday, June 15, 2013
London
THE ART OF LIVING COMES TO TRAFALGAR SQUARE
I am very pleased to announce that the “Art of living” exhibition art works have arrived in Uganda house (Uganda high commission) in Trafalgar Square.
Where they will be in residency...
Monday, February 18, 2013 - Saturday, June 1, 2013
Yorkshire and Humberside
Yinka Shonibare, MBE: FABRIC–ATION at Yorkshire Sculpture Park ...a massively influential show!
2 March – 1 September 2013
| Underground Gallery, Chapel, YSP Centre and open air
YSP presents the UK’s most extensive exhibition...
Saturday, March 2, 2013 - Sunday, September 1, 2013
London
The first Silent University Open Day will take place at The Showroom on Saturday 25 May 12–3pm. The Open Day will be an opportunity to expand the reach and discussions of the Silent University around the themes of Silence, Alternative...
Saturday, May 25, 2013
London
Gypsy and Beyond...
Dance Classes:
Learn traditional moves and choreographies from Gypsy, Balkan and related cultures.
5th June - 10th July
Every Wednesday at 7.30pm for 6 weeks, with live music from LGO members in the last week.
Classes will...
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - Wednesday, July 10, 2013
London
Beyond Whispers; Words and Sounds to Remember.
Commemorating 40 Years Since the Military Coup in Chile
...A night of poetry and music
honouring the courage and resilience of those who suffered in Chile, and
celebrating collective...
Friday, June 7, 2013 - Saturday, June 8, 2013
South West
Registration for community arts and practical skills workshops opens online today on the festival website at www.biggreenweek.com and closes on 18th March or you can follow this link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=...
Saturday, June 15, 2013 - Sunday, June 23, 2013
South East
People’s Day 15th June 2013
Brighton Dome Studio Bar
2-5pm
Acoustic acts will perform along with internationally renowned singer Téa Hodžic on Saturday 15th June in the Dome Studio Bar.
Now taking applications to...
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Refugee Week will take place across the UK 17-23 June 2013
To find events in your area visit www.refugeeweek.org.uk
This year's theme is "Our History & Heritage"
Refugee Week aims to encourage a better understanding of Britain...
Monday, June 17, 2013 - Sunday, June 23, 2013
London
Book Launch: Moving A Country by Jade Amoli-Jackson
Date: 17 June 2013 (during Refugee Week)
Venue: Hoxton White Horse, 153 Hoxton Street, Shoreditch, London N1 6PJ
Time: From 6.30pm (Poetry reading from 7.15pm)
Cost: Free
I will be launching...
Monday, June 17, 2013
South East
Friday 21st June-
Refugee Week. Brighton Dome Studio Theatre. - Evening performance in partnership with BandBazi (pictured above).
The first half of the evening will feature an entrallingly reimagined performance of The Asylum...
Friday, June 21, 2013
North West
Saturday 22 June
7.30pm
Studio 30
Tickets: £6
Concessions: £4
EXODUS LIVE
Manchester International Roots Orchestra
with Testimony
Music...
Saturday, June 22, 2013
London
The iconic London Festival celebrates the music, art and culture from refugee and migrant communities
This year Celebrating Sanctuary London is supporting Refugee Week UK. Its theme is, “Our history and heritage and the contributions and...
Sunday, June 23, 2013
London
Tamasha, in association with ice&fire and Write to Life presents
Souvenirs
By Christine Bacon
Directed by Kristine Landon-Smith with Melanie Spencer
“What happened to me, the marks on my body, the memories, they are going to be my...
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Please see a promo clip of an exciting event-taking place from the 6th to the 14th July 2013 entitled “LEYTONSTONE ART TRAIL” where my symbolic pre installation scale model “God attendant to God” will be featured in the...
Saturday, July 6, 2013
London
New Voices is back!
Our free annual event which celebrates diverse communities of East London and their contribution to the local economy and society is back with a bang! The festival incorporates a range of stalls, activities and live performances...
Saturday, July 13, 2013
North West
The second national Platforma Festival will take place at The Martin Harris Centre in Manchester on Thursday 31st October and Friday 1st November 2013 bringing together artists, academics and arts practitioners from across the UK and the world....
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - Friday, November 1, 2013
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