Fresh from his recent African travels, Darren Le Baron presents his al l new talk to share his latest findings and research

After spending three months in Southern Africa among the San Bushmen, Zulu, and Himba communities, Darren returns to share insights by revisiting his popular series "Psychedelics in Africa: The Untold Story."

This series takes a closer look at the ancient history, mythology, and scientific studies surrounding psychoactive compounds found in Africa. For millennia, these powerful plants and fungi have been used by Africa's earliest indigenous peoples for spiritual and community growth—a practice that remains largely overlooked by modern scholars.

Many communities across Africa still use these sacred plants in their rites of passage, initiation ceremonies, spiritual communication, healing and daily rituals.

This presentation encompasses both African and Diasporic cultures, offering valuable information through academic references, highlighting correlations in symbolism and references in language which reveal thought-provoking insights.

TIMINGS

Tuesday 6th May

Doors open: 6:30pm

Start: 7:00pm

End: 9:30pm

VENUE

LoveShack is a cool, cosy, candlelit patch of vegan paradise tucked under the railway arches of Cambridge Heath Station. Their mushroom focused menu and range of mushroomy drinks are the perfect combo for this event!

Come along, get yourself a Lion's Mane Cacao and get settled in for an evening of mushroom magic!