Black History Month
As the US, Canada and parts of Europe mark Black History Month in February, we’re honouring #BlackImagination as a celebration of Black creativity and its influence on the wider world
Video: John David Washington on his personal histories
We talk to the Malcolm & Marie actor about the people from his life who were key to shaping who he is today
Commentary: Lola Adesioye on the history of activism through art
The New York-based writer, broadcaster and commentator explores the importance of Black artistic activism and traces key moments in history
We’ve collaborated with artist Mike Carson for the creation of an original art installation celebrating #BlackImagination. The artwork was projected in various Soho House locations between 26-28 February
In Conversation: Chefs Eric Adjepong and Caroline Randall Williams
Chef and author Caroline Randall Williams sits down with Top Chef winner Chef Eric Adjepong to talk about food, cookbooks and Black culture. Coming: 2 March
Events
Book Club Library, Chicago
Hosted by Mycall Riley, in collaboration with Semicolon Bookstore, we examine a selection of titles featuring Black authors
1 Feb, OngoingBlack-Owned Bars Week, DUMBO and Ludlow
We welcome some of New York's finest Black-owned bars to create a special cocktail available for one week
1 Feb, OngoingOne Night Only: Yawd, Toronto
Chef Adrian Forte, a contender on Top Chef Canada, brings island flavours to your home in this month's One Night Only kit, brought to you by Yawd and Soho House. Originally from Jamaica, Forte is a chef and culinary consultant for several restaurants in Toronto
Orders can be placed until 22 Feb, for pick-up on 26 FebRestaurant pop-up: The Edge Harlem, DUMBO
Native New Yorkers Juliet and Justine Masters bring a taste of Harlem to DUMBO House
4 FebruaryAn ode to Haitian culture featuring Serge Toussaint, Miami
We celebrate the best of Haiti with a series of pop-up performances on the beach set against the backdrop of the legendary Toussaint's murals
6 FebruaryA tribute to Black music legends with Honey + Vinyl, DUMBO
Cosy up on the Terrace for a night of Motown and contemporary classics paying homage to Black music legends
6 FebruaryVoices, Los Angeles
American poet Aja Monet hosts a workshop on Black women poets and writers who have transformed language and our political imaginations of what's possible
10 FebruaryRound table with Black Alliance and Ashley McKenzie-Barnes
Creative director Ashley McKenzie-Barnes and Black Alliance members Just John, Charmaine, Myles Costello, Andye and Amaal discuss the Black experience as a recording artist in Canada
26 FebruaryScreenings
In Conversation and screening of Between The World And Me, DUMBO
Executive producer Kamilah Forbes presents the HBO special she directed
17 FebruaryThe Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 and MLK/FBI, digital event
Following the screenings, tune in for a live Q&A with directors Göran Olsson and Sam Pollard, moderated by Jelani Cobb
2 February, 6pm (PT); 9pm (ET).Judas And The Black Messiah, digital screening
The story of Fred Hampton, chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party, and his fateful betrayal by FBI informant William O'Neal
9 FebruaryMiss Juneteenth, digital screening
A former beauty queen and single mum prepares her rebellious teenage daughter for the Miss Juneteenth pageant
12 February