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Glasgow

9 Oct
Africa Connects: Freedom of Nine Cities
On this day 15 years ago, Glasgow welcomed Nelson Mandela, who received the Freedom of Nine Cities. Join People�s Palace curators on a tour of the museum, which reflects and discusses the links between Glasgow and Africa, from anti-slavery and anti-apartheid to an emerging African presence in Glasgow today.
ple�s Palace and Winter Gardens, 1pm � 2pm, free, tel: 0141 271 2962.

www.glasgowmuseums.com

Glasgow

16 Oct - 16 Nov
Africa Connects: �My Africa, My Glasgow�
An exhibition of work from six months of Afr-I-can workshops and events at Kelvingrove, focusing on the African communities involved. Afr-I-can is a positive celebration of African culture, and is a partnership between Glasgow-based artists of African origin and Kelvingrove.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, free, 10am � 5pm, Friday and Sunday when 11am � 5pm, tel: 0141 276 9599.

www.glasgowmuseums.com

Glasgow

18 Oct
Africa Connects: Drawing on Africa
We�ll use printing techniques to create a large-scale map of this vast continent. And, using the museum collections for inspiration, we�ll try to represent the spectrum of colour and creativity in the varied landscapes, history and culture of Africa.
People�s Palace and Winter Gardens, 12pm � 3pm, free, tel: 0141 271 2962.

www.glasgowmuseums.com

Glasgow

25 Oct - 26 Oct
Africa Connects: Africa Weekend
A weekend of fun free activities with an African flavour, open to everyone. Includes interactive workshops for all ages, music, stories and fashion from Pan African Arts Scotland and Paragon. Saturday�s events focus on Adinkra; every Adinkra symbol tells a story about us and the way we live � learn the stories, see the catwalk designs and hear enchanting music!
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, opening times unknown, free, tel: 0141 279 9566.

www.glasgowmuseums.com