International Women's Month 2008 Listings

29th February - 1st March

Fri 29 Feb
Talk To Me
The true-life story of Ralph Waldo "Petey" Greene Jr during the mid-to-late 1960s, in Washington D.C. A story of friendship between two men Petey Greene & Dewey Hughes. The film's centre point is the devastating effect of Dr Martin Luther King’s assassination on America. Followed by talk with the films director Kasi Lemmons.
Tricycle Cinema, 269 Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 7JR, 8.30 – 11.15 pm, £8/£7 Concessions, www.imagesofblackwomen.com

Now – Sat 15 Mar
Women's Arts Association Exhibition
An eclectic display of artwork from members of the Women's Arts Association. This year's theme is literature - be inspired by poetry, great writers, classic novels, diaries, tall tales and short stories.
Barry Town Hall, King Square, Holton Road, Vale of Glamorgan, CF63 4H8, Tues - Sat, 11am - 4pm, free, tel: 01446 709805, www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Now – Fri 28 Mar
Sinners, scroungers, saints: Lone mothers, past and present
From First World War widows to the 'Vicky Pollard' stereotype of teenage mothers, 'Sinners, scroungers, saints' explores the ways in which lone mothers have been represented over time. Developed in collaboration with One Parent Families|Gingerbread, the exhibition showcases new research, challenges common perceptions and tells the stories of lone mothers from the 1800s to the present day.
The Women's Library, London Metropolitan University, 25 Old Castle Street, London, E1 7NT, Mon-Wed & Fri 9.30am – 5.30pm, Thurs 9.30am - 8.00pm, Sat 10.00am - 4.00pm, free, tel: 020 7320 2222

Fri 29 Feb – Sun 2 Mar
Images of Black Women Film Festival
Showcasing a breathtaking variety of films from African descent women filmmakers with a Hollywood theme and a vibrant selection of films from the Diaspora, Senegal, Barbados, Niger, Haiti & Guadeloupe. All screenings will be followed by discussion panels.
Venue and prices vary depending on screening, tel: 020 7328 1000, www.imagesofblackwomen.com

Sat 1 Mar
Phat Girlz
Mo’Nique stars as Jazmin Biltmore is one of a group of three friends that includes her very hot & thin cousin Mia and her frumpy friend Stacey. Jazmin dreams of starting her own fashion line for big girls. Meanwhile her crash diets are not working and she hasn't been with a man in nine months. Then she wins a trip to Palm Springs and meets Tunde - Jimmy Jean-Louis better know as the Haitian in TV series Heroes -a Nigerian doctor, for whom big means beautiful. Followed by discussion with actor Jimmy Jean-Louis.
Tricycle Cinema, 269 Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 7JR, 5 – 8pm, £8/£7 Concessions, www.imagesofblackwomen.com

Sat 1 Mar
Children’s Corner @ Images of Black Women
A selection of four kids-friendly short films from all over the world. Movies include The Wolf’s Eye (L’œil du Loup), The Magic Of Anansi, From Far Away and Christopher Changes His Name.
Tricycle Cinema, 269 Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 7JR, 11am – 12.30pm, £5/£3.50 Concessions, www.imagesofblackwomen.com

Sat 1 Mar
Women's Appreciation Day
The day includes Baroness Pola Uddin and Councillor Denise Jones speaking about their careers, an exhibition depicting women of achievement throughout history, information stalls by organisations providing support on employment and training, workshops on environmental issues and business training advice and support by local business women.
London Muslim Centre, 46 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1JX, 10.30am – 2.30pm, free, tel: 020 7650 3023