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Canary Wharf celebrates Black History month with four new murals

Canary Wharf is marking Black History Month this October with a free public art trail celebrating Black creativity, achievement and identity through four striking new murals by interdisciplinary artist Jasmine Kahlia. Free to explore throughout the month, the temporary installations have been inspired by Kahlia’s Jamaican, Indian, Somali and Yemeni roots, alongside a series of interviews with Black entrepreneurs, scientists, artists and professionals who have built their careers or lives in Canary Wharf.

The trail begins with Folkloriq on North Colonnade, a colourful celebration of Caribbean and Central American art and intergenerational storytelling. Over on Upper Bank Street, Facin our Dreamz features portraits of accomplished individuals from fields including science, AI, sport and finance, with each subject’s personality reflected through Kahlia’s bold use of colour.

At Montgomery Square, Blaq Excellence explores liberation, belonging and the wider Black diaspora, blending a spectrum of skin tones into its central figure. Completing the trail on George Street is Heartest Truth, which follows the highs and lows of building a successful career through four themes: Downfall, Triumph, Connection and Freedom. The new works sit alongside Canary Wharf’s permanent public art collection, which includes more than 100 sculptures, murals and architectural pieces dotted throughout the neighbourhood.

Designed to be stumbled upon as much as deliberately sought out, the trail offers an easy way to combine art, culture and a wander around Canary Wharf this autumn. Jasmine Kahlia’s Black History Month trail is free to visit throughout October at North Colonnade, Upper Bank Street, Montgomery Square and George Street, Canary Wharf.

Dates: Throughout October 2026

Locations: North Colonnade, Upper Bank Street, Montgomery Square and George Street, Canary Wharf, London

For more information, click here.

Written by Enytha Peer

Mural titled Facin Our Dreamz by Jasmine Kahlia for Canary Wharf Black History Month. Photo credit Sean Pollock

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Free beer on London’s South Bank

We all know money doesn’t grow on trees, but this September thanks to Budvar Budweiser we can now believe beer does! From 8th – 9th September, (1pm – 5pm) guests are invited to come and pick their own free beer from the Budvar Beer Tree, on the Southbank.

No ticket required, find the tree, pick your chilled beer and kick back and watch the sun go down on London’s Southbank!

Location: The Republic of Beer, Observation Point, London SE1 9PP

The Nuet Smörgåsbar – a hidden retro cabin pop-up at Callooh Callay

Take a walk through the wardrobe at the back of Callooh Callay to find your way up to the hidden Nuet Smörgåsbar, a retro cabin pop-up, brought to you by Scandi spirit brand Nuet Aquavit, running from 8th – 12th September. Think vintage skis, sheepskin rugs, fire lanterns and Norwegian music. Unwind with friends or loved ones and try one of the seven different Nuet serves, specially created for the Nuet Smörgåsbar.

On 9th September guests can purchase a £5 ticket to the Nuet Smörgåsbar which includes a complimentary cocktail on arrival.

Location: Callooh Callay, 65 Rivington St, London EC2A 3AY

To book tickets for 9th Sep, visit: https://www.calloohcallaybar.com/events/2021/9/2/nuet-smrgsbar-the-jub-jub

Gousto hosts Flavourlust

Gousto are launching Flavourlust – an immersive pop-up, with an exciting limited-edition Street Food recipe range, from 17th – 18th September. Guests will enter a foodie’s emporium where they will be immersed in the exotic street food destinations of Thailand, India and Brazil with delicious dishes. Guests will also be able to grab a cocktail or two and dance the evening away with a live music set.

Location: Hoxton Arches

Tickets are £15, and can be purchased here: https://mailchi.mp/1851caa1270d/flavourlust-gousto

New CorporateQueer exhibition at Broadgate

A new photography exhibition is coming to Broadgate as part of their ongoing celebration of Pride season and their commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community, inclusion and diversity.

Captured by photographer Fiona Freud, #CorporateQueer is a deeply honest, wonderfully captured and extraordinarily candid insight into professionals who want to celebrate their own ‘queerness’ or that of their allies and colleagues. With the recent figures showcasing how many challenges and issues the LGBTQ+ community are still facing there has never been a better time to highlight this and champion change.

Portrait of Kevin McLean – Head of Learning & Development EMEA, CBRE.

Free entry | Location: 3 Finsbury Ave, Broadgate, EC2

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