2.5 hours

In collaboration with Martin Murray (Sporting Pride), and the #DouglassWeek team

Exact times: 11:00am-1:30pm

Exact meeting point: Ormeau Park (on the green next to the Ozone Indoor Tennis Centre)

• 11:00AM: Rounders match at Ormeau Park, Belfast

• 12:15PM: Walk from Ormeau Park to 2 Royal Avenue, taking in many Douglass-related sights on the way!

• 1:00PM: #DouglassWeek cake & cupcakes at 2 Royal Avenue to close out the morning, meet & greet, photo opportunity

• We invite attendees to meet us on the green next to the Ozone Indoor Tennis Centre In Ormeau Park. There is limited free parking at this location. Here, attendees can join in on training with the worlds first LGBTQ+ Inclusive Rounders team. Rounders is believed to have been the inspiration for the sport American Baseball! This is the groups 2nd training session, so beginners are very welcome!

• At 12pm we will finish the training session and begin our walk. The walk is about a 45 minute walk from Ormeau park to 2 Royal Avenue!

Locations:
- Rounders Match at Ormeau Park
- Starting point for the walk: Ormeau Park
- After the walk: 2 Royal Avenue, BT1 1DA Belfast

1.5 hours

Time: 1:30-3:00pm
Location: Belfast School of Art Shop at Ulster University

Free event but REGISTRATION REQUIRED, 10 spaces available

(Free) Tickets: HERE

Come join us for a thought-provoking and engaging workshop where we will explore the concept of queer utopias. Led by Dónal Tabbot, an MFA Photography student (Ulster University), this interactive workshop offers a creative exploration of queer utopian visions as a powerful response to the troubling rise in hate crimes. This workshop is a unique opportunity to contribute to constructive dialogue and creative expression within our community. Attendance is free, but registration is required due to limited availability—secure your spot now, as only 10 spaces are available. Don't miss this chance to be part of a transformative experience and the opportunity to connect with others to explore new ideas together. Let's imagine and envision a world where queerness thrives and inclusivity is the norm.

2.5 hours

Time: 7:00pm doors, 7:30pm start of show
Location: The Duncairn Centre Belfast, Duncairn Ave, BT14 6BP Belfast
Tickets: £12 | BUY HERE

A special evening of performances and readings celebrating the famed American abolitionist and civil rights leader Frederick Douglass. The show will feature Douglass family members and other #DouglassWeek 2024 participants alongside local musicians, dancers and community leaders. Performances will be led by the creative team of Belfast singer/songwriter Sarah McCreedy and Broadway artists and actors Paul Oakley Stovall (Hamilton) and Nikhil Saboo (Mean Girls, Dear Evan Hansen) performing their own original songs exploring Frederick Douglass's travels throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland in 1845-46 as well as songs from the Broadway-bound musical American Prophet. Other performers include Siobhan Brown/Soultrane, Cork-based spoken word artist Raphael Olympio with Cliff Masheti and Mark Mavambu and many more!

All ticket proceeds support the women-led US nonprofit, The Globe Lane Initiative, dedicated to promoting history and cultural exchange inspired by the legacy and example of Frederick Douglass and fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of history while promoting a more inclusive and equitable society for all.

Tickets: £12 | BUY HERE