John Madin Calthorpe Estate Tour
Book early; only 20 places available on Alan Clawley’s walking introduction to some of John Madin’s residential and commercial work
Belgrade Theatre brings poetry to life on stage
The Belgrade Theatre will team up with Midland Creative Projects and Bloodaxe Books to stage live poetry show Being Human,
Last Fancies: Situation at Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton
West Midlands based theatre company Last Fancies presents a new, innovative theatrical experience staged throughout Wolverhampton’s Arena Theatre.
Birmingham Lives Local History Fair 2012
The sixth annual Birmingham Lives Local History Fair takes place this coming Sunday, June 10th between 11:00-16:00.
Coming up at The Kitchen Garden
Kings Heath’s Kitchen Garden Café has an eclectic mix of entertainment coming up this month.
City’s economy set for huge boost over Pride weekend
Business owners in and around Birmingham’s Southside are bracing themselves for a bumper weekend as tens of thousands of visitors flock to celebrate Pride 2012.
Leading international composer premieres work at mac birmingham
Following the success of Birmingham Conservatoire’s Frontiers+ during March 2012, Heiner Goebbels returns for the UK premiere of Walden at mac birmingham, as part of the London 2012 Festival.
From Shakespeare to Seventeenth Century cider: Birmingham comes to Hay
Why do theatregoers enjoy watching people die? How did cider knock French wine and the Dutch navy into a cocked hat in the 17th Century?
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.
Deepest Sympathy at Ikon
Ikon presents Deepest Sympathy (2011), a digital animation by British video artist David Theobald.
Country, folk and blues in Bloxwich
Canadian singer songwriter Chuck Micallef will be bringing his own style of Country, Folk and Blues to Bloxwich this weekend
The cars are the stars at Coventry’s free motoring extravaganza next month
Petrolheads in the West Midlands are in for a treat on Saturday 9th June as the range of modern and classic cars set to feature at Coventry Car Day grows ever more impressive.
Zoe Lyons tops comedy bill
Wednesday 6 June, regular comedy club, The Laughing Sole, heads to The Public – headlined by Zoe Lyons.
What’s On at the Robin
A couple of legendary names from very different fields amongst others.
What’s on in June at Ort Café
Music, language lessons, book club, films and even Jazz at Ort Café
Edinburgh Previews at mac birmingham
mac birmingham may be 300 miles away from the Scottish capital but with this summer’s selection of Edinburgh Previews there’s a chance to experience the best of this year’s Festival Fringe before it’s even begun!
Storytelling Festival Coming to Edgbaston
Community Garden Martineau Gardens and Arts Agency the Traditional Arts Team have joined forces to create the Martineau Gardens Storytelling Festival.
Birmingham Pride goes ‘speedgay’ thanks to new sponsor
Pride turns ‘speedgay’ this year thanks to the Selco Birmingham Brummies Speedway team who are gearing up to take part in the spectacular carnival parade.
Celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee in Victorian Music Hall Style
Local theatre company “Don’t Go Into The Cellar!” are to bring a slice of vintage entertainment to Birmingham this June, to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee.
Free music lessons in June at Touchwood
Touchwood is giving local residents the chance to unleash their inner musician with the offer of free music lessons in June.
The Art of Motion
This spring a series of interactive exhibitions, ‘The Art of Motion’, launch at The Public in West Bromwich
Town Hall & Symphony Hall New Shows Announced
Local heroes and local legends included
June half-term at The Public
This June half term an abundance of cool interactive workshops, uplifting children’s theatre and free interactive exhibitions will keep the whole family entertained at The Public
This Week at the Robin
It’s not just Aston that’s (apparently) welcoming a Norwegian.
Gillespie and Atzmon, Biscoe and Kofi kick off the new Birmingham Jazz programme
Jazz fans throughout the Midlands have been waiting to see what the next move for long-time promoter Birmingham Jazz will be.
Birmingham ups a gear for UCI BMX World Championships
Birmingham is gearing up to host the UCI BMX World Championships, which will take place at the National Indoor Arena (NIA) next week.
Blind Dave launches 26mile Triathlon Challenge
Local Celebrity ‘Blind Dave’ Heeley is to undertake yet another sporting Challenge
Local heritage attraction turns the clocks back to 1912
Visitors to Winterbourne House and Garden will be invited to step back in time on Saturday 26th May, with a family event full of entertainment that evokes the Edwardian age.
What’s On at Town Hall & Symphony Hall
Some legendary names announced for two prestige venues