<p dir="ltr">Experience a traditional Oktoberfest as Plymouth is transformed for one weekend into a traditional Bavarian bash! With over 30,000 litres of beer available, top up your stein and prepare to be entertained from traditional folk to ‘Oompop’, expect foot stomping, table bashing and hearty singing galore. Grab some authentic German grub and raise your steins to Oktoberfest Plymouth!</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.oktoberfestplymouth.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1 October @ Central Park</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Join in the fun at Ocean Studios where Native Makers will bring you a carefully curated bunch of makers to the historical Royal William Yard. Grab a coffee, some freshly baked treats, browse the local makers or chill out in the courtyard with the sound of the sea.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://royalwilliamyard.com/whats-on/native-makers-at-ocean-studios">1 October 2022 @ Ocean Studios</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Explore the work of Class of 2022 AUP graduates Suzi Humphries and Harry Chadwick at 45 Southside Gallery on The Barbican. Showcasing ceramic vessels and metal &amp; glass sculptures, this is the perfect opportunity to see award-winning work by the freshest talent AUP has to offer. </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.45southside.co.uk/ceramics-glass-metal-exhibition-2022/">1 October - 15 November 2022 @ 45 Southside Gallery </a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Calling all sci-fi, toy and comic fans, DEVCON returns to Plymouth Guildhall this October. Featuring special guest stars from TV, film and comics, Q&amp;A panels, an interactive gaming section, a dedicated cosplay area and over 70 plus stalls, get ready to geek out.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eventsfrontier.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2 October @ Plymouth Guildhall</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">The popular cultural food demos from Diversity Business Incubator (DBI UK) are back! Teaching important cultural dishes to those wanting to learn, tickets for these events sell out fast, so get booking.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-history-month-cultural-food-demonstrations-tickets-415954931397?aff=odcleoeventsincollection">3, 17 &amp; 24 October 2022 @ City College Plymouth</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">In collaboration with Theatre Royal Plymouth, DBI UK have organised 4 wellbeing sessions with local dance instructors who are passionate and vocal about mental health and wellbeing. Get your dancing shoes on!</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-history-month-wellbeing-workshops-tickets-416032854467">5, 12, 19 &amp; 26 October 2022 @ Diversity Business Incubator</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">As if wellbeing workshops and cultural food demos weren’t enough, DBI UK have also partnered with our neighbours the University of Plymouth to screen a series of movies and short films to celebrate Black History Month. Book your tickets now.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-history-month-plymouth-films-movies-evenings-tickets-415993757527">7, 14 &amp; 23 October 2022 @ Jill Craigie Cinema</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Perfect for young families, head to Jabulani for a series of cultural storytelling afternoons and the chance to take part in an arts &amp; crafts workshop. </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-history-month-plymouth-storytelling-tickets-416009173637">8, 15 &amp; 22 October 2022 @ Jabulani</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Rhys Morgan explores the queer nature of the sea and maritime history through the tradition of shanty singing. The commission intends to disrupt this tradition by bringing together members of the LGBTQIA+ community in the South West to construct contemporary shanties which reflect the queer experience as well as probing the queer and homoerotic subtexts of shanties which have been passed down and reinterpreted over generations. </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://mirrorplymouth.com/whats-on/give-and-takeover-commission" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">8 October to 23 December @ MIRROR</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Get ready to get LOST IN MUSIC! Head back to the 70’s for one night with the Lost In Music Show, with live bands covering some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind &amp; Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.theticketstore.co.uk/online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&amp;BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=D766AB34-E355-4C97-853C-385B66B45C6A">8 October 2022, 7:30pm @ Plymouth Pavilions</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Explore exhibitions, collaborations, demos, talks, workshops and masterclasses from local and national printmakers to celebrate print in all its inspiring forms! </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://realideas.org/whats-on/print-in-action-festival/">21 - 23 October 2022 @ Ocean Studios</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Featuring drag legends Baga Chipz and Tanya Hyde, as seen on Ru Paul’s Drag Race, welcome to the world of drag queens meeting ABBA mania with a full 60 minutes of a live singing show with costume changes and more.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Plymouth/THE-DEPO/A-MUCH-BETTER-ABBA-SHOW-with-Baga-Chipz/36143649/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">27 October - from 6.30pm @ THÊ DEPØ</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Through a series of parallel storylines, Welsh National Opera’s new opera explores the highs and lows of migration: from the migration of birds to the sailing of The Mayflower over 400 years ago; from the story of an enslaved Afro-Caribbean man in Bristol to the experience of Indian doctors working in the NHS.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://theatreroyal.com/whats-on/2022b-migrations/">29 October 2022 @ Theatre Royal Plymouth</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Arts University Plymouth, <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-fashion-design">BA (Hons) Fashion Design</a> graduate B.B Excell Design and Diversity Business Incubator invite you to our Cultural Day! Free and open to everyone, the day will be full of storytelling, games, workshops and a cultural fashion show to close the month-long Black History Month festivities.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-history-month-cultural-day-tickets-416058400877">29 October 2022, 10am - 2pm @ Arts University Plymouth</a><br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">At our upcoming Open Days, we’ll have everything you need to know about our BA (Hons) Degrees, Masters Degrees, Extended Diplomas, and our Foundation Diploma in Art &amp; Design. Come and explore our studios and workshops for yourself, and find out why we were voted top arts university in the UK for student satisfaction.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/open-days">1 &amp; 22 October 2022 @ Arts University Plymouth</a><br /></p>