Whether the weather be hot or not, it’s always chilli
The hottest event in town – Birmingham Chilli Festival – will be arriving in Brindleyplace this Friday, ready to challenge Birmingham’s taste buds.
Krystle Warren’s UK tour
Soulful folk-singer Krystle Warren brings her sublime musical talent to Glee Club Birmingham
B-Boy Championships world finals 2013
B-Boy Championships World Finals will see top break dancers, poppers and hip-hop dancers bring their best moves, routines and unique style to the stage.
New at Town Hall and Symphony Hall
The latest from the city centre venues.
New shows set for Alex
The Birmingham theatre has announced its new season
What’s on at the Robin
The music matches the weather this week.
Summer of fun at The Public
This Summer The Public becomes Fun Factory – a place where art, fun and entertainment come together.
Southside adds a dash of ooh la la to Bastille Day
Birmingham’s Southside district is welcoming its first streetfood party to celebrate Bastille Day next Sunday, 14 July.
Cuban Salsa taster class
Open-to-all free Cuban Salsa dance class & demonstration, with Helen Calcutt
This Morning set coming to Westfield Merry Hill
Fans of the show will get the chance to have their photo taken on the set; they’ll also get a free souvenir hard copy of the photo to take home.
Concert to launch Birmingham’s first independent music school
A free classical concert is being held this weekend to launch Birmingham’s first independent music school.
Get Brahms and Liszt with South Birmingham Sinfonia
South Birmingham Sinfonia is inviting the public to two concerts in its Summer Concert Series when they will perform works by Wagner, Brahms and Liszt.
Our Big Gig
The Public to be part of a nationwide celebration of music in communities
Voodoo Room presents the full Cream set at the Artrix
The exciting power trio Voodoo Room celebrate the short life of the first and arguably the greatest super group
This week at the Robin
Here’s a run-down of what’s happening at the venue.
The festive season
It’s that time of year when jazz takes over Birmingham once more.
A Canvas of Sounds arrives at The Public
Disabled artist, Zoe Partington has been commissioned to create a permanent piece of art for the gallery as part of DASH’s project IN ‘Disability art in the mainstream’.
Food festival to serve up a treat
There’ll be plenty to eat and drink at the end of the month at RAF Cosford
Ex teacher ‘Not Appropriate’ in Bromsgrove
Comedian, former Teacher and Barnstormer regular, Kevin Precious brings his teaching based comedy show Not Appropriate to Artrix
A Jazz Ramble at Winterbourne House and Garden
For the third year running Winterbourne House and Garden will play host to the 29th Birmingham International Jazz Festival
A tantalising season of taste at The Mailbox
Birmingham’s most stylish shopping and leisure destination The Mailbox is adding a splash of flavour with a host of tasty events this summer.
Swap the playground for the stage at the Belgrade’s Summer School
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is offering local youngsters aged between eight and sixteen the chance to develop and share their theatre skills at its annual Summer School,
The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular coming to Wolves
Its fun all the way as the “Purveyors of Cool” swing into Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre on Sunday 14th July with a sensational show featuring the greatest music of the 20th century.
Donkey Summer Fair and dog show for Birmingham charity
The Donkey Sanctuary’s Donkey Assisted Therapy Centre in Birmingham is holding a Summer Fair and fun dog show on Saturday 13th July
Luke Concannon and Jimmy Davis at Glee
Midlands musicians Luke Concannon and Jimmy Davis will be playing a co-headline hometown show at Glee Club Birmingham
Sewing up history
Who’d have thought archaeology and knitting would knit one, pearl one
Boy George back in town
Boy George – This Is What I Do (live) Tour 2013 at Glee Club Birmingham
Art and Industry in perfect harmony
Swedish artist transforms Digbeth based art gallery into a maze of glittering metal.
Birmingham set for a taste of classic Northern Soul
Northern Soul lovers can get back on the dance floor when a Birmingham venue hosts original Wigan Casino DJs for a night of music nostalgia.
The snake lives on…. The Doors Alive
The Doors Alive, widely regarded as the most enthralling representation of the legendary 1960s rock gods, are playing at Artrix