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’