You did it, friend! You made it to March! Spring is (on its way to being) sprung and the world looks that little bit brighter. And here to bring an extra ray of sunshine into your life is our cheat sheet of what to do, see and listen to over the next few weeks.
We've got the long-awaited TV adaptation of a novel that many millennials hold close to their hearts. It appears alongside a star-powered drama about one of the most influential figures in the history of black culture if you fancy digging a little deeper into stories from the past. If the big screen is more your thing, however, there's a Disney live-action remake and the sequel to Emily Blunt's silent thriller to keep you occupied, too.
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You'll also find a new album from one of the most exciting young voices in music coming up this month, as well as the seventh studio album from a beloved powerhouse legend. There's also a standout art exhibition and the latest exciting offering from London's V&A Museum. That's right, it's an especially good haul this month so brace yourself and click through for our pick of the best things to do in March 2020.
Noughts + Crosses
At long last, Malorie Blackman's incredible novel is hitting the screen for its long-awaited BBC adaptation. In this six-part series, we'll be able to watch the heartrending story of Sephy (a cross; the black ruling class) and Callum (a nought; the white underclass) as they try to survive being in love in a society set up to tear them apart.
Airs on BBC One on Thursday 5th March
The Way We Were
Exciting new London-based gallery, Signature African Art is dedicated to curating contemporary African art and its upcoming exhibition looks gorgeous. The Way We Were explores the connection between hair and identity in black culture and is brought to life by Nigerian artist Oluwole Omofemi's striking portraiture.
Showing at Signature African Art, London from 11th March
A Quiet Place II
The second instalment of real-life couple Emily Blunt and John Krasinski's thriller will fill us in on how the Abbott family are coping as they continue to fight for their lives in the outside world. It sounds (pun intended) as terrifying as the film that came before it and, this time around, there's more to fear than the monsters that got their son months earlier.
In cinemas from 20th March
Alicia by Alicia Keys
The best albums are the ones you didn't see coming. In January Alicia Keys announced that she'd be releasing a new record and embarking on a world tour that we didn't know we needed until right now. We know very little about her upcoming self-titled seventh studio album but early previews promise something empowering, emotive and classically Alicia Keys.
Available from 20th March
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WOW – Women of the World Festival
2020 marks the 10th anniversary of this festival's celebration of women. A lineup of incredible speakers, performers, activists and workshops is spread across three days, with each event poised to explore the things that matter most to women and girls across the globe right now. From "Art in the Age of Black Girl Magic" to champion sprinter Dina Asher-Smith in conversation with WOW founder Jude Kelly, there's almost too much to go and immerse yourself in.
At London's Southbank Centre, 6th-8th March
Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk
Exploring the kimono as a "dynamic and constantly evolving icon of fashion", this exciting new exhibition takes you on a surprising journey through the history of one influential item of clothing. The Western perspective tells us that a kimono is a traditional form of Japanese dress, but there's so much more context and input to understand. Taking us from the 1800s right through to the catwalks of the last 10 years, the V&A exhibition will open your eyes to more than you might've expected.
At London's V&A Museum until 21st June
Mulan
Disney's live-action remake train is still chugging along and though you won't be blamed for having forgotten that this gem was on the horizon, it's probably time to sit up and pay attention because we're predicting a lot of chat about this one. Will it do the animated original justice? Despite the fact that there'll be no singing and no tiny dragon voiced by Eddie Murphy, we have high hopes.
In cinemas from 27th March
Self Made: Inspired By The Life Of Madam C.J. Walker
Octavia Spencer stars in this hotly anticipated series documenting the life of America's first female self-made millionaire, Madam C.J. Walker. The show is an adaptation of Walker's great-great-granddaughter A'Lelia Bundles' book On Her Own Ground. In it, we'll be taken back to the late 1800s to see how she became one of the most important (and unsung) figures of black culture as we know it.
On Netflix from 20th March
Before Love Came To Kill Us by Jessie Reyez
Jessie Reyez's debut album has been a long time coming. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter released two EPs, worked with Calvin Harris and featured on Beyoncé's The Lion King: The Gift album last year. Now we finally have Before Love Came To Kill Us to mark her incredible journey in music so far. She told Refinery29 earlier this year that the album explores death and love. If you're already familiar with her music you'll expect something moving, provocative and brilliant.
Available from 27th March
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6 Music Festival
I know what you're thinking but allow us to reassure you that no, it's not too soon for festival season. The BBC's 6 Music Festival is your chance to dip your toe in the water before diving headfirst into summer madness in a few months' time. This year, the stellar lineup is making its way over to London's Camden and fans of new talent performing in the same space as music legends should be particularly excited. Look out for Kate Tempest, Bombay Bicycle Club, Ghostpoet and Jamz Supernova. If you can't make it IRL, catch the gigs on BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Sounds across the weekend.
Various venues in Camden, London, 6th-8th March
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