Week of the 24th December: Christmas Day, Food, Comedy, Music, Jazz and almost the end of the year!!!

Hello my peoples

A nice 3 day week of quasi work coming up. In between there are a few events to keep you going. Remember the SALES at Proud to be African Clothing have already started and you can get 10% off all purchases with the code BROWN10 until the end of December.

Monday 24^th December Christmas Eve

Work but not quite work Day!

Tuesday 25^th December Christmas Day

Official Rice and Chicken Day, ok for those of us in England Turkey and roast vegetables. You are entitled to overeat, fall asleep in front of the TV, overeat again roll into bed and start planning your New Year weight loss plan!

Wednesday 26^th December Boxing Day

Official eat leftovers and book gym membership Day

Thursday 27^th December

At 7.30pm we have South African Comedian Trevor Noah’s show, The Racist at The Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, Soho, W1D 3NE. Fresh from his 5 star show at the Edinburgh Fringe, Noah, this son of a South African Father and Swiss mother who grew up in apartheid South Africa gives a unique perspective on race with a variety of tales, accents and mannerisms. Running till 5^th January, tickets are from £10.00 to £20.00 from here.

Saturday 29^th December

At 6.00pm we have the Voodoo Love Theatre at the Clore Ballroom, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, Southbank, SE1 8XX. Led by a megaphone wielding high priestess, this is a eupghoric riot of music and musicians channelling the big band sound of 1960’s Africa and Latin America, with Colombian cumba, Cuban comparsa, Nigerian Afrobeat, Jamaican ska and Ghanaian highlife. This is a FREE performance on the last working day of the year!!

At 7.00pm Fairweather Productions presents Caribbean Christmas Parade at Cottons Caribbean Restaurant, 70 Exmouth Market, Islington, EC1R 4QP, where you can enjoy a meal by Caribbean Master Chef winner Andrew McIntosh and the best rum punch while being entertained by Felicity Ethnic, Fil Staughan featuring the Luther Vandross Tribute alongside DJs Gordon Mac, Showcase and Pleasure the Party People playing jazz, funk, R&B, lovers rock, reggae, old school and Soca. Dinner and dance are £26.50, Dance only is £12.50. Dinner starts at 7.00pm, dance and cabaret from 9.30pm. Call 0207 833 3332 or 07957441101or book online. Mention Christmas Parade Booking for a gift.