During Oct
SHADES OF AFRICA
See displays of rugs made by African women working with rug-maker Heather Ritchie for the international Rug-Aid project. Venue: Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear. Info: www.ilikemuseums.org.uk

During Oct
SHARP PRACTICE
Look out for workshops based around Sharp Practice, an original play revealing the heritage of slavery in the North East. Venues: Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens and Discovery Museum, Tyne & Wear. Info: www.ilikemuseums.org.uk

Throughout Oct
SUGAR AND SPICE TRAIL
Try out the thought-provoking Sugar and Spice trail around the museum. The trail is self led and begins at the museum reception. Venue: Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear.

Now - 2 Nov
FABRIC OF A NATION
A British Museum exhibition featuring decorative prints worn in modern Ghana. Venue: Shipley Art Gallery, Tyne & Wear.

Now - 7 Dec
ALL 4 CORNERS
A photographic exhibition documenting the amazing cultural diversity of the North East ranging from images taken at the Newcastle Mela festival to weddings and even restaurants in the region. Venue: Stairwell Gallery, South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, Tyne & Wear.

Wed 29 Oct
FAIR TRADE BAZAAR
Try and buy fair-trade goods and create your own woven creations from recycled materials! Venue: Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear. Info: www.ilikemuseums.org.uk