In celebration of Black History Month, we’ve organised a special programme of events for and by Black LGBTQ+ people.
Read on to find out what events are happening this month.
Note: All events listed are for Black LGBTQ+ people only.
Melanin Vybz: Film Screening and Conversation
Melanin Vybz is a progressive social meetup group for 50+ Black LGBTQ+ elders.
In collaboration with Project Harvey, they’re excited to present an evening of film and conversation at Hackney Archives for a special Black History Month screening.
Date: Thursday 8 October
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Tickets: Free
Book: Via Outsavvy
Melanin Vybz is a monthly meetup at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. Find out more here. October 2026 meetup will take place at Hackney Archives.
Dope Black Queers: Writing Poetics
Join Chloe Filani from Dope Black Queers for a Writing Poetics workshop exploring Black historic rage, riot, and protest in Britain.
This workshop will look at the history of Black British protest and resistance, gaining deeper knowledge and personalising these moments for poetic writing.
Reading material will include poets such as Jay Bernard, June Jordan, Pat Parker and Linton Kwesi Johnson, who all touch on poetry that’s about Black resistance.
Date: Saturday 24 October
Time: 3-5pm
Tickets: Standard (£5), pay what you can and free
Book: Via Eventbrite
Dope Black Queers run a monthly meetup at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. Find out more here.
Tint Library: Creative CV and Cover Letter Writing Workshop
Join Tint Library for a hands-on workshop to help you design a creative CV and cover letter tailored for jobs in the arts.
In the session, you’ll learn more about the anatomy of a great cover letter, writing a hook and lots more.
Date: Saturday 24 October
Time: 1-3pm
Tickets: Free and pay what you can
Book: Via Eventbrite
Black Queer Men Hangouts: Book Discussion and Games (30+)
An intimate community event for Black queer men aged 30 and above to discuss The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love by bell hooks.
Date: Sunday 25 October
Time: 4-6:30pm
Tickets: Free
Book: Via Eventbrite
Black Queer Men Hangouts run a regular meetup at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. Find out more here.
We’re announcing more events in the programme shortly. Check this page for updates or sign up for our newsletter.
Photo taken by Jesualdo Lopes at last year’s Black History Month: Board Games Afternoon.