Photographs in Urban Coffee
Local landmarks and classic cameras make for a great exhibition.
The weekend starts here
Dave Woodhall discovers the hidden attractions of a Friday night in Lye.
It’s Never Too Early
Started your Christmas shopping yet?
Here Comes the Summer
Kids bored already? Here’s a few ideas to keep them occupied.
Draw Me a Bird at The Public
On Friday 17 August, Peut-être Theatre bring magical children’s theatre production, Draw Me a Bird to The Public in West Bromwich – an uplifting story about making music, finding a friend, and learning how to fly.
What’s on at The Old Joint Stock
Great shows coming up, some fantastic workshops and even a way to keep the kids occupied for a week…!
Bells to ring out at The Public in celebration of London 2012
The Public in West Bromwich are joining in with national celebrations to ring bells for London 2012 – and are seeking volunteers to join in!
Laughing Sole Comedy Club
The Public’s monthly comedy club, The Laughing Sole, returns on Wednesday 8 August headlined by the amiable John Ryan and one of Britain’s finest deaf comics, Steve Day.
Find the time to be at Bee Time in Martineau Gardens
Birmingham Friends of the Earth Bee Activity Day, Saturday 28 July
Brindleyplace rolls out the red carpet for its first ever film festival
The glitz and glamour of show business is heading to Brindleyplace next month as the estate hosts its first ever outdoor film festival.
Summer cycling for all the family
This summer holidays busy Mums, Dads and Grandparents are on the lookout for free activities to keep the kids active and amused.
Zumbatomic – Zumba for Kids
Youngsters encouraged to get fit while having fun throughout the summer break
Being a member of the public in The Public
If you are wondering what to do with children over the school holidays – as the heavens open and the downpour continues – then make your way to West Bromwich and visit The Public.
Iron Age
Here’s a few ideas to keep bored kids occupied.
What’s On at The Kitchen Garden
Music, poetry and storytelling coming to the wacky venue in Kings Heath
Birmingham to host major UK film premiere
Cineworld, the UK’s leading cinema chain, is to host the UK premiere of Dr Seuss’ The Lorax in 3D at Cineworld Birmingham Broad Street on 22nd July 2012.
Become a Light House Ambassador
Light House on the look out for enthusiastic Ambassadors in unique scheme to build new audiences
Dress to get dirty in Digbeth
Learn more about contemporary art as you explore sculptural materials in a hands-on, artist-led, family workshop.
Summer holiday activities at The Public
This summer an abundance of fun-filled activities, uplifting children’s theatre and free interactive exhibitions will keep the whole family entertained at The Public in West Bromwich.
Belgrade’s Black Youth Theatre challenges perceptions around HIV and AIDS in new drama
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is exploring the stigma that surrounds HIV and AIDS in its brand new production Close to Home, which will be performed by the Belgrade’s Black Youth Theatre in B2 from Weds 11 to Sat 14 July.
Hunt is on for chilli champ
Brindleyplace is challenging visitors to take part in a chilli-eating competition as part of the second annual Birmingham Chilli Festival, which returns to the city on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th July.
Sampad South Asian Arts Mela coming to Wolverhampton
Sampad South Asian arts will be holding its summer arts mela at Arena Theatre Wolverhampton on Saturday 14 July
All Aboard! Tammy Facey went to see The Voyage
Tammy Facey went to see The Voyage in Birmingham and was well ‘Wowed’
Local Bollywood Dancing Queens perform for our Diamond Queen
Thousands of people cheered Queen Elizabeth II during a trip to Stamford and Burghley House earlier this month
What’s On at The Kitchen Garden
July listings for The Kitchen Garden in Kings Heath.
Free Cannon Hill Open House & Garden Day
This weekend is the Edwardian Open House and Garden Day at Cannon Hill House – the Grade 2 Listed Home of Louisa Ryland who gifted Cannon Hill and Small Heath Parks to the people of Birmingham.
Birmingham residents are invited to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a bike ride
This coming Bank Holiday weekend, people in Birmingham are invited to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by taking part in a Sky Ride Local ride, led by British Cycling trained Ride Leaders.
Musical legends and Burlesque beauties take to the stage at the Belgrade
A packed week of shows on the Belgrade Theatre’s Main Stage will help to see in the arrival of Summer in style this June with tributes to musical legends Queen, Elvis, Michael Jackson, Take That, the Eagles and Dolly Parton
Hills come alive with the sound of poetry
The Andrew Logan Arts Festival draws on both local and incoming creative and artistic talent to stage a series of workshops, events and performances for the whole community to enjoy.
What’s on in June at Ort Café
Music, language lessons, book club, films and even Jazz at Ort Café