{"product_id":"sat-31st-oct-ital-roots-presents-black-history-month-masquerade-special-open-decks-4pm","title":"Sat 31st Oct | Ital Roots Presents \"Black History Month\" Masquerade Special  \u0026 Open Decks | 4pm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt\" id=\":sj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":si\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"avWBGd-77\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrate BHM 2026 - this years theme is \"Championing Communities\". \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eJoin host DJ Natty Bongo Congo I for an afternoon to evening of traditional Reggae, Roots, Ska, Dancehall, Calypso, Latin American \u0026amp; African Continent sounds in the celebration of life \u0026amp; ancestral spirit protection. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBring your own (battery operated- Tealight \u0026amp; image\/photo or (token) of your loved one you'd like to remember \u0026amp; display for the (memorial alter) - left at own risk (so please bring a copied image not original) In the spirit of \"Dia de Los Muertos\"..\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDress Code: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e*Come dressed in colour, traditional costume \u0026amp; vibrancy (no grim reapers). Carnival Inspired Masquerade welcome! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4pm til 7.00pm (Open Decks) -30mins slots - Free Spaces run out fast!!! -Please book early \u0026amp; arrive 20mins prior to your slot start time. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIf you need to cancel your slot please contact the venue directly min 24hrs before *please respect artistic opportunity platforms to perform. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e7pm til 11pm (DJ Natty Bongo Congo I \u0026amp; Home Grown Leeds Finest \"Selector Sounds\") -\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSuggested PAYF on the door £5 cash (supports music promoters \u0026amp; event running costs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFamilies Welcome to 9pm (All under 18s at the responsibility of adult supervision at all times) \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSupporting bucket funds on the night for : Sickle Cell Society (Raising Funds) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 2nd year annual event provides opportunity to \"champion the diverse community\" of LS6 \u0026amp; it's rich city of Leeds heritage, sport \u0026amp; cultures including family \u0026amp; student populations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis special Saturday local  family friendly afternoon to evening provides opportunity to listen \u0026amp; watch live \"Open Decks\" \u0026amp; tunes selected by the diverse sounds of black music culture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDo you want an alternative Saturday afternoon\/evening experience? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoin the independent retail record store \u0026amp; team at Vinyl Whistle a vibrant store with a local community feel where inclusion \u0026amp; diversity is the heart of Adam \u0026amp; Neil's ethos, supporting independent black female music promoters, \"bus drivers honk there horns to the sounds of sweet reggae\", this is a Leeds based retail store with a community difference on the main high street on Otley Road, Headingley (LS6). \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhy not spend the day in Headingley, local library (LCC Headingley One Stop Centre) \u0026amp; amenities (post office) are available close by. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelection of none alcoholic refreshment options available including coffee n teas \u0026amp; supporting Kirkstall Brewery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA once off offering of recommended to book list of Caribbean inspired eateries will be given on the day for special order via Deliveroo, Just Eat or local shop delivery. - Deliver to the store. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFunds raised will be donated to the national  SickleCell Society.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePlease purchase music (vinyls) or merchandise on the day as selection from £2 (bargain boxes selections) \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAt a time where smaller independent venues have sadly closed in Leeds in the past year thus gives rise for the importance of supporting local independent business…\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis event promotes zero tolerance to racial hatred or hate crime as part of the equality act 2010 this is a fun, peaceful family friendly event \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSo dates in your diary and use eco transport and get down in the shop early. 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