Brixton Culture Capital | 31.10.2024
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Halloween’s here, but this week, we’re shining a light on something equally worth celebrating—Lambeth Council’s upcoming event, Past and Future: An Intergenerational Gathering. For all the often-unseen efforts, we’re sending a big ‘we see you’ to the Lambeth Council team for bringing the community together through art and history. We may not always say it, but we know how much your work matters. Thank you, Lambeth.”
On Sunday, November 24th, Lambeth Town Hall will host Gatherings, a new exhibition as part of their Townhall Art Programme. It’s an afternoon filled with creativity, family-friendly activities, and live performances, all celebrating Lambeth’s past while envisioning its future. The day includes a guided tour of historic event posters, interactive art activities, and complimentary lunch for ticket holders—making it a perfect way to connect with neighbours and reflect on our community’s shared legacy.
So grab your free tickets, gather friends and family, and dive into a celebration of Lambeth’s rich history. Check out the link below to reserve your spot!
The Best Sweet Treat in Brixton 🎃
Because if you can’t treat yourself on Halloween, when can you?
If you’re too old to trick or treat, but you still want something sugary and delicious, we’ve got you covered. From cakes to ice cream to waffles and more, we’ve rounded up the best places to get your sugar fix in Brixton. Let us know your recommendations in the comments!
L'Atelier Patisserie: Feeling fancy? Indulge in one of the delicious pastries in this delightful Patisserie on Market Row. The lemon tart is particularly good.
Kaspas Desserts Brixton: Kaspa’s is a classic. Unleash your inner kid and gorge on fluffy waffles, fudgy cakes and tons of ice cream. We love the milkshakes here!
Sarava Creperie Bar & Cafe: Oh crêpe, did someone say delicious? Snaffle a sweet crepe or opt for a savoury snack at this pancake spot. There are vegion options, too!
Parissi: Cake, coffee and cocktails — what more could you possibly want? The cakes at this cute little shop are handmade and freshly baked. Sign us up.
Jefferson’s: The new kid on the block in Brixton, this adorable ice cream parlour brings old school charm with a menu packed with flavour. The waffles are amazing!
CULTURE AND EVENTS
Book Talk: Jendella Benson and Shani Akilah
Date: 31st October
Join authors Jendella and Shani at Brixton Library to discuss their fantastic new novels, All That We've Got and For Such a Time as This. Both novels discuss friendship and family, romance and relationships, positivity and repression and much more!
Sir Frank Bowling, OBE RA: Selected Prints - Exhibition Private View
Date: 12th November
Head on down to this free launch event for a gorgeous exhibition of prints by Sir Frank Bowling, OBE RA, down at Brixton Library.
Brixton Horror Story — Halloween 2024 at Phonox
Date: 31st October
Head to Phonox for a night of dancing, drinking, screaming and more to hip hop, grime, R&B and rock party classics. There’s a £100 cash prize for the best outfit!
Tones — A Hip Hop Opera at Brixton House
Date: 4th-9th November
Uplifting and bold, Tones is one-man’s lyrical life story growing up in the ends, exploring black identity in a UK culture obsessed with class and race. Don’t miss it!
Free After-School Art Club for Parents and Kids
Date: 7th November
Every Thursday in term time, take your little one to Arts4space studio for a range of art activities for you to explore, make and take home. It’s the perfect creative outlet.
Rugby Screening New Zealand vs England x PLANS AFTER
Date: 2nd November
The Autumn internationals are FINALLY here — and Brixton Jamm are hosting a party to celebrate! Watch the rugby and then get down to some sick tunes.
Bad Habits (Halloween) at the Prince of Wales
Date: 2nd November
Still looking for Halloween plans? Boogie on down to dancehall, RnB, hip hop, house, amapiano & more in the newly refurbished club at the Prince of Wales.
TheBccList Film Guide: Must watch films at Ritzy Cinema
Heretic: Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed, becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.
Blitz: Sir Steve McQueen’s latest feature follows the epic journey of George, a 9-year-old boy in World War II London, whose mother Rita sends him to safety in the English countryside.
CFF: Nickel Boys: The long-awaited adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s 2019 novel follows two African American boys in an abusive 1960s reform school in Florida. A story about resilience.
Dahomey: 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.
Pauline Black A 2-Tone Story + Q&A: Pauline Black, lead singer of 2-Tone hit band The Selecter tells her incredible life story which shaped her as an iconic female musician who has defined an era.
For tickets and more information, visit The Ritzy Picturehouse.
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