TICKETED EVENTS
4
June
Turangalîla - Infinite Love
Join 1927 Studios at ARK for a special screening of their latest creation, Turangalîla - Infinite Love. “A visual feast . . . preternaturally attuned to the score’s expressive heartbeat.” The Guardian ★★★★★ Following its critically acclaimed premiere at the Southbank Centre with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, next week the film comes to Cliftonville for one night only as a fund-raiser for a collaborative project with young people in Cliftonville. Inspired by Olivier Messiaen’s monumental symphony, 1927 have created an epic cinematic work full of surreal imagery, wild experimentation and emotional intensity. Expect heroes and villains, death and desire, art and chaos, and above all, love. All funds raised from this screening will directly support the launch of a new creative programme for young people in Cliftonville, starting in Summer 2026 at ARK.
7
June
The French Connection
Put on your dancing shoes or bring an instrument and join Ernestine for an afternoon of folk music and dance inspired by France, Eastern Europe, and Jewish traditions. This lively gathering celebrates shared musical roots and vibrant cultural exchange. Bring-and-share buffet lunch. This event is part of L'Chaim!, a series of events celebrating the heritage of our building. L'Chaim is part of Jewish Culture Month (16 May - 16 June), a new national festival celebrating Jewish life in the UK.
14
June
The Infidel
Directed by Josh Appignanesi, written by David Baddiel and starring Omid Djalili, this 2010 film introduces us to Mahmud Nasir, London taxi driver, loving husband, doting father and something of a 'relaxed' Muslim. He may not be the most observant, but in his heart he is as Muslim as it gets. But after his mother's death a discovery turns Mahmud's world upside down. He finds his birth certificate which reveals that not only was he adopted at birth but he's Jewish, and his real name is Solly Shimshillewitz! A comedy about identity and coming to terms with who you are!
17
June
Everybody to Kenmure Street
(12A) (Palace Cinema, Harbour Street, Broadstairs) Inspiring, award-winning documentary exploring one of the most spontaneous and successful acts of civil resistance in recent memory. In May 2021, a UK Home Office raid in one of Glasgow’s most diverse neighbourhoods triggered an immediate response from hundreds of residents who rushed to the streets to stop the deportation of their neighbours. Followed by a Q&A with the film’s director, Felipe Bustos Sierra.
18
June
Artist talk with Anastasia Tory
(Projects Kavel Rafferty, 22-23 Cecil Square, Margate CT9 1BA) Join artist Anastasia Tory for a talk about her exhibition Courage exploring personal stories of migration and how these shape her art practice. Anastasia works with ceramics, installation and mixed media. The talk will take place within her current installation at Projects Kavel Rafferty.
20
June
Bibby Boys and Friends
Join the Portland Global Friendship Group for an informal talk exploring Bibby Boys, a photographic exhibition by Theo McInnes and Thomas Ralph documenting the experiences of the men aboard the Bibby Stockholm barge and the community that formed around them. Looking beyond headlines and political rhetoric, the work captures themes of waiting, friendship, resilience, and solidarity, offering space for conversation, reflection, and connection. Ticket includes a delicious vegetarian lunch of Pakistani dahl and rice to enjoy during the talk
20
June
Orchestra from Everywhere
The Orchestra from Everywhere returns to ARK with a powerful evening of music, connection, and global storytelling from an extraordinary ensemble of professional musicians (from Tunisia, Iran, Ukraine, Hong Kong, Palestine, Brazil, and across Africa, and India), who have made Britain their home. Through a rich blend of traditional sounds and original compositions, the orchestra weaves together the musical languages of diverse cultures, creating something entirely new in the process.
21
June
Cookbook launch & Open kitchen
Join us for a delicious lunch and the launch of Cooking and Conversations - a selection of recipes from around the globe that document the cultures and favourite tastes of our friends at ARK’s Conversation Club. Tickets include a copy of Cooking and Conversations and a vegetarian lunch prepared by Naveed Ahmed.
21
June
Flotsam Orchestra plus Moa Papillon and Stewart Ironside
The Flotsam Orchestra is a unique musical collaboration formed organically through Flotsam Sessions, bringing together talented musicians from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and musical traditions. From Nepal to Finland, Tunisia to Brazil, the orchestra weaves together sounds and stories from many cultures, creating a powerful and uplifting celebration of unity and diversity. The afternoon starts with music from Moa Papillon (West African Kora) and Stuart Ironside (Classical Guitar).
25
June
The Librarians
Join us for an evening screening of The Librarians (2025). This award-winning feature documentary film is directed by Academy Award nominee Kim A. Snyder and executive produced by Sarah Jessica Parker. The film explores the targeted political polarisation and unprecedented wave of book banning sweeping across public schools and libraries in the United States.
28
June
The Golden Hour
Tom and Danny have been making shows and music together for nearly ten years. At The Golden Hour they will share with you moments from their many collaborations. Tom and Danny have written songs about insects, theatres, boats, and guide dogs, mental health, escape rooms and the 1990s and their voices go together like chocolate and honey. This will be a perfect opportunity to see them live at the close of ARK's Summer Season.
11
Sep
Sabina Desir & Jessica Lauren present TEN
This September, Sabina Desir and Jessica Lauren invite you to join them for TEN — a special live performance celebrating a decade of artistic collaboration. Expect an uplifting journey through Soul, Jazz, Blues and beyond — with the depth, feeling and musicality that have defined their collaborations over the last decade.
9
Oct
Lunatraktors
Award-winning ‘broken folk’ experimentalists — Lunatraktors strip Anglo-Celtic traditionals to the bare bones of vocal harmony, expanding into weird, playful spaces with eclectic acoustic beats, accordion, whistles and deep drones. Ancient and contemporary, mournful and joyously deranged, Lunatraktors are ‘simply different’ (RTÉ Lyric FM). MOJO Top Ten Folk Albums 2019 & 2021.
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