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\"arts<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Round up of this week’s \u2018must do\u2019 arts, exhibitions and events.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Bare Lit Festival<\/strong>
\n26 – \u00a028\u00a0Feb 2016
\nBetsey Trotwood and Freeword Centre London.<\/p>\n

The first UK festival dedicated to black and minority-ethnic writers debuts over three days in Farringdon, London. \u00a0Writers include the celebrated\u00a0Sudanese-born novelist Leila Aboulela, winner of the Caine prize for African writing,\u00a0Courttia Newland, author of \u00a0Snakeskin and co-founder of the event,\u00a0Jane Yeh, Selina Nwulu, Zen Cho and others.<\/p>\n

The Festival will cover\u00a0a variety of genres including fiction, poetry, politics and sci-fi\/fantasy.<\/p>\n

26th February opening night launch party which includes readings.
\n27th February full day programme 10am – 6pm.
\n28th February features readings and conversations between writers’<\/p>\n

Donations and entry perks starting at \u00a31and all in a good cause can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

David Rodigan’s Ram Jam London\u00a0<\/strong>
\nFriday 26th Feb \u00a0Saturday 27th Feb 2016
\nElectric Brixton.<\/p>\n

Love reggae, love David Rodigan. \u00a0He\u00a0hosts a special evening joining the dots across all the UK sounds. \u2028Taking it back to the roots before bringing it right up to date.<\/p>\n

Entry from\u00a0\u00a320
\nTickets here<\/a><\/p>\n

Artist and Empire<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
\n25 November 2015 \u2013 10 April 2016
\nTate Britain: Exhibition<\/p>\n

In 21st century Britain, \u2018empire\u2019 is highly provocative. Its histories of war, conquest and slavery are difficult and painful to address but its legacy is everywhere and affects us all.\u00a0The show raises questions about ownership, authorship and how the value and meanings of these diverse objects have changed through history, it also asks what they still mean to us today.<\/p>\n

Adult \u00a314.50 with donation \u00a316.00
\nConcession \u00a312.70 with donation \u00a314.00
\nNo booking fee for this exhibition
\nUnder 12s go free (up to four per parent or guardian)
\nFamily tickets available (two adults and two children 12-18 years)
\nTo book\u00a0TateTickets<\/a><\/p>\n

Visit Jimi Hendrix’s Mayfair Home<\/b>
\nHandel & Hendrix in London
\n10 February 2016 Advanced booking available<\/i><\/p>\n

The flat at 23 Brook Street, Mayfair is to open as a permanent museum for the public to visit from 10 February 2016. \u00a0The Mayfair apartment\u00a0has undergone a \u00a32.4m restoration with the help of money from the Heritage Lottery Fund and private donors.\u00a0 Hendrix bought the third-floor flat in 1968 at a time when he was considering the next phase of his career and that summer he released his Electric Ladyland LP.<\/p>\n

Tickets Adults \u00a37.50 Children \u00a33.00
\nTo book\u00a0Handel and Hendrix House \u00a0<\/a>
\n0871 220 0260
\nHandel & Hendrix in London
\n25 Brook Street
\nMayfair, London\u00a0W1K 4HB<\/a>
\nTelephone: +44 (0)20 7495 1685<\/p>\n

West Africa: Word, Symbol, Song<\/strong>
\nThe British Library
\nFri 16 Oct 2015 – Tue 16 Feb 2016<\/p>\n

An exhibition of literature and music \u2013 from the great African empires of the Middle Ages to the cultural dynamism of West Africa today. It is a unique insight into a profound and engaging literary culture with centuries-old written heritage existing alongside ancient oral traditions.<\/p>\n

Fascinating stories from the region\u2019s 17 nations show how West Africans have harnessed the power of words to build societies, drive political movements, sustain religious belief and fight injustice.<\/p>\n

Tickets \u00a310.00
\ngroup discount available for groups of 6 or more buying full price tickets.
\nboxoffice@bl.uk<\/a>
\nInquiries: +44 (0)1937 546546<\/p>\n

PACCAR Gallery
\nThe British Library
\n96 Euston Road
\nLondon NW1 2DB
\nOpening\u00a0times and visitor info<\/a>rmation<\/p>\n

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