Kids

500 Years of Black London
Historian and writer Si Martin’s renowned walks bring London’s black history alive.
(07948 390 106/simmart@btinternet.com)

Africa Experience
Art and culture workshops – including textiles, printing, jewellery, drumming and dance – for kids and teachers.
Various venues (020 8318 3205/www.africaexperienceuk.com).

Alé Douvan!
Dance and drumming sessions for kids and teens. Every Sat, drumming 4-5pm, dance 5-7pm.
Kingsley Hall, Powis Rd, E3 (www.kingsleyhall.freeuk.com) Bromley-by-Bow tube.

Black History Walks
These two-hour guided walks identify the African influence on London.
www.blackhistorywalks.co.uk
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City of Stories at Discover
Until August 31, this exhibit features traditional tales about London’s East End communities, including Africans.
1 Bridge Terrace, E15 (020 8536 5555/www.discover.org.uk) Stratford tube/rail.

Efiba Arts
African drumming and dance tuition.
28 Lawrence Rd, N15 (020 8211 0030) Seven Sisters tube/rail.

Frititi Traditional African Drumming & Dance Ltd
Workshops in African rhythms and dance for adults and families. Drop-in class every Tue, 8.30-10.30pm. £8. Frititi also organises trips to Ghana.
Ground Floor Studios, 130 Brixton Hill, SW2 (020 7923 0585/www.frititi.com) Brixton tube/rail.

Gbefaloi UK Company Ltd
Drummers, dancers, singers and storytellers conduct classes in schools, libraries, museums and community centres.
Various venues (020 8488 1623/www.gbefaloidance.com).

Hands-on Africa
An opportunity for children to handle African objects from the museum. June 14: 11-11.45am, 12.15-1pm; June 15: 2-2.45pm, 3.15-4pm.
Horniman Museum & Gardens, 100 London Rd, SE23 (020 8699 1872/www.horniman.ac.uk) Forest Hill rail.

Iroko Theatre
Performances and workshops in African storytelling, music and drama.
Various venues (020 8522 1950/www.irokotheatre.org.uk).