Now – 13 Oct
YOUR JOKING
Rachel Garfield's work explores the gap between the individual's perception of their identity and the perception of others. It deals with issues of identity, racism and belonging from multiple perspectives. Disable access. Venue: Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DU. Adm: Free. Info: 01902 551950.

Now – 30 Dec
CULTURAL HERITAGE TRAIL
Join in the cultural heritage trail, which is part of the bicentenary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade programme. See objects and works of art that reflect the changing attitudes of society and represent the struggle of both black and white campaigners for human rights and justice for all. Please ask at reception for a guide. Venue: Wolverhampton Art Gallery, 10am-5pm, free, tel: 01902 552 055, info@wolverhamptonart.org.uk, www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk.

Now – 27 Oct
SUGAR COATED TEARS
A moving collaboration between artist Vanley Burke and blacksmith Lofty Wright, who have re- created instruments of punishment and restraint based on historical documentation about the Slave Trade. Disable access. Venue: Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DU. Info: 01902 551950.

Now – 31 Oct
MOVING HERE
See the stories and share in the memories of the many people who have moved to the West Midlands area from other parts of the world. Disable access. Venue: Lighthouse Media Centre, The Chubb buildings, Fryer Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1HT. Adm: Free. Info: 01902 551950.

Now – 31 Dec
CULTURAL HERITAGE TRAIL
See objects and works of art that reflect the changing attitudes of society and represent the struggle by both black and white campaigners for human rights and justice for all. Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DU. Adm: Free. Info: 01902 551950.

Thurs 4 - 28 Oct
OUR ANCESTORS, OUR HISTORY, OUR STORIES
A mixed media exhibition which looks at the legacy of slavery and the impact that it has had on African Caribbean people day. Disable access, parking. Venue: Bantock House and Park, Finchfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9LQ. Adm: Free. Info: 01902 552195.

Thurs 4 - 28 Oct
THE STUFF OF HEROES
Learn about the contrasting lives of the tobacco producers in Virginia and the snuff takers of polite society in this exhibition. Venue: Bantock House and Park, Finchfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9LQ. 11am-12.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 01902 552 195.

Tues 9 Oct
CITY VOICES
At this regular monthly event, members of the Black Readers & Writers’ Group present their take on issues around slavery. Venue: The City Bar. 7.45pm. Adm: Free. Info: 01902 552061 / www.thecitybar.co.uk.

Thurs 11 Oct
A RETROSPECTIVE & LIGHT HOUSE DVD LAUNCH
As part of Light House’s anniversary celebrations we are presenting the work of Director and Screenwriter Sean Spencer and launching our new DVD featuring short films produced at the centre over the past 21 years. Light House is an award-winning production company with an impressive list of titles to its name and this evening we will be showcasing a number of short films. Sean also talks about his career. Venue: The Light House. 7pm-9.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 01902 716055 / www.light-house.co.uk.

Fri 12 Oct
LEGACY OF LANGUAGE
This event, supported by the Black and Ethnic Minority Experience Foundation, will look at the impact of language on the learning development of black students. Special guest speaker is Natalie Fagan – Brown. Venue: The Light House. 7pm-9.30pm. Adm: Free. Info: 01902 716055, marie@light-house.co.uk, www.light-house.co.uk.

Thurs 18 Oct
WOLVERHAMPTON, SLAVERY & ABOLITION
In the second of his talks marking the 200th anniversary of the passing of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, Wolverhampton City Archivist, David Bishop will concentrate on his research into individuals and groups who were engaged with the abolition movement locally. Find out more about a little-known aspect of the city’s history. Venue: The Light House. 7pm. Adm: Free. Info: 01902 552480 / www.light-house.co.uk

Fri 19 Oct
LIFTING THE MASK
Delve deep into Paul Laurence Dunbar’s mind as he tackles love, identity and loneliness in England’s promised ‘new world’ of 1897; a world where slavery has been legally abolished for 63 years: But at what price? Historically hailed ‘the poet laureate of the Negro race’ and a son of two slaves himself, Dunbar finds that true slavery - like freedom - is ultimately a timeless mindset. Venue: Arena Theatre. 8pm. £8. Info: 01902 321321 / www2.wlv.ac.uk.

Sat 20 Oct
BLACK EUROPEANS
A lecture exploring the black presence in European Art from the Renaissance to the early 1800s. Drop in. Disable access. Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DUWolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DU. 11am-12.30pm. Adm: Free.

Wed 24 Oct
SWEET TOOTH
By the time of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade in 1807 over 12 million African men, women and children had been loaded onto European slave ships- 3 1/4 million by the British. This powerful and emotive play tells the story of the trade, and gives voice to the millions of women and girls who endured immeasurable cruelty in what can only be described as an African Holocaust. Venue: Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton. 8pm. £8. Info: 01902 321321.

Thurs 25 Oct
THE WISHING BRIDGE
Moby Duck Theatre Saira’s a wild child with a big secret. At the front of dad’s boat is a special place. Sit there… go under ancient bridges… close your eyes and wish. You’ll always come out into the time and place you’ve chosen; but what happens once you’re there is never easy to control – and almost never what you want. Venue: Newhampton Arts Centre. 2pm. Adm: £4, conc £3. Info: 01902 572090 / www.newhamptonarts.co.uk.

Sat 27 Oct
WEARABLE AMULETS
Explore self identity and cultural diversity with silversmith Rajesh Gogna. Disable access. Call to book. Venue: Bilston Craft Gallery, Mount Pleasant, WV14 7LU. 11am- 3.30pm. Adm: ?15. Info: 01902 552195.

Sat 27 Oct
SLAVERY
Come along and see this phenomenal one act play, which will receive its UK premiere in the year of the bicentenary of the abolition of slavery. Also view the ‘Our Ancestors, Our history, Our Stories’ exhibition before it closes on 31 October. Play suitable for those aged 14 and over. Disable access, parking. Venue: Bantock House and Park, Finchfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9LQ. 7pm - 9pm.Adm: £5. Info: 01902 552 195.

Tues 30 Oct
JULIA BIGHAM ON POP AND POLITICS
Explore how the turbulent politics of the 1960's influenced the artists of the day. Drop in. Disable access. Venue: Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DU. 12.30pm -1pm. Adm: Free. Info: 01902 551950.

melissa.davies-lawrence@wolverhamptonart.org.uk
For more information on Wolverhampton Arts and Museums Service’s Black History Month programme please call Melissa Davies- Lawrence on 01902 551950.

Emma Daker, 01902 552507,
www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk

Nichole Samuels, 01902 552195,
www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk

Melissa Davies- Lawrence, 01902 551950,
www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk