High-tech hoody and a teddy bear for the sensory impaired on show
The engineers of tomorrow will be showcasing their bright ideas at a special event being held at Coventry University this month.
Big Dig Seed Event at Martineau Gardens
Gardeners and would-be gardeners are being invited to kick-start their gardening year with fun green-fingered gardening activities at the Big Dig Seed Event
Lady Samurai cuts new album with rock legend
Birmingham singer songwriter and samurai swordswoman Fay Goodman has cut a new CD of delicately crafted songs featuring the legendary Rick Wakeman.
Antiques Roadshow star to host auction
An Antiques Roadshow expert is to host a live auction of items designed by University of Wolverhampton staff and students tomorrow
Lichfield: Edge of Darkness
Lichfield Players move rapidly on to their next production, a play which offers a total contrast to Ayckbourn’s humour.
Singing Silly Songs of Shakespeare with New Old Friends
An evening at Artrix with Fearg and The Sonnettes and serenaded by hilarious synopsongs of some of Will’s most famous work
World-record athlete and peace ambassador set for city centre talk
Globally renowned Kenyan athlete and UN ambassador Tegla Loroupe will be giving a free talk at St Mary’s Guildhall in Coventry city centre on 5th March
The REP100 Weekender
The Birmingham Repertory Theatre is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. To mark this occasion they are holding a weekend of talks
The Anatomy of Melancholy
First stage adaptation of Robert Burton’s 1,500 page “first self help manual” published in 1621
Birmingham art gallery to be taken over by puppets for new exhibtion
Artists and filmmakers from around the world will transform the main gallery at Eastside Projects in Digbeth into a stage for live performances and moving image works.
Finland foursome debut at The Jam House
One of the smash hits of the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe Festival will be opening their debut UK tour at Birmingham’s Jam House.
Chris Wood – UK Tour at The Glee
Making his Glee Club Birmingham debut with a new trio line-up, brilliant folk artist Chris Wood will be appearing on Wednesday 22 May.
Grisly Tales From Tumblewater
Birmingham based Teasel Theatre Company will be bringing their highly acclaimed children’s production Grisly Tales From Tumblewater to The Public on 23 March.
A bit of Longbridge history up for sale – if you’re feeling flush
Eclectic auction will offer a 2004 MG X-Power SV Coupé, together with everything from a Ferrari to a Buick with royal connections
Stand Up If You Dare – for Comic Relief – Glee Club Birmingham
A challenge to all BBC listeners and viewers to have a go at stand-up comedy, all in aid of Comic Relief is coming to the Glee Club Birmingham
Improving nature in Birmingham and the Black Country
This March will mark a year since Birmingham and the Black Country were awarded Nature Improvement Area status.
New comedy night launches at The Public
Next Friday (1 March), a new comedy night, Sit Down, Stand Up, launches at The Public in West Bromwich.
Giant chick flick raises money for breast cancer charity
Ladies across the region can treat themselves to a special screening of one of the nation’s favourite chick flicks at a special charity event set to be held at the largest screen in the Midlands this March.
North Bromsgrove High School presents Disney’s Beauty and The Beast
Once again North Bromsgrove High School’s annual musical production is being staged at Artrix in Bromsgrove
One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show stops at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre welcomes Jocelyn Jee Esien and Karl Collins to the B2 stage in the hilarious new comedy One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show
SHOUT at The Public 2013
The Public has announced it will be a partner venue for the fourth SHOUT Festival of Queer Arts and Culture in March.
Town Hall & Symphony Hall Listings
The Lock in, Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell, Bellowhead, Billy Bragg, Sarah Millican and more coming to Birmingham
Local hero – Ian Lavender talks to The Press
Ian Lavender, one of Birmingham’s greatest cultural exports, talks to the Press.
The Public unveils dedicated exhibition to Tesco scheme
The Public has teamed up with Tesco to unveil a dedicated exhibition stand designed to provide information and updates on the New Square scheme in its foyer.
Dance into Spring at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Coppélia, The Dolly Parton Story plus a return for The Moscow State Circus at the Belgrade Theatre
Finding every child’s talent – The Fonz at the NEC
Henry Winkler will speak on the impact of dyslexia on students and learning during the School Leaders Summit at the Education Show 2013 next month.
Newsnight journalist takes up Visiting Professor role
An award winning journalist is to give a lecture to staff, students and guests at the University of Wolverhampton – the first in his new post.
This Week at the Robin
Antonio Forcione, Uriah Heep, T Rextasy and much more at The Robin
New at Birmingham Town Hall & Symphony Hall
Here’s the latest events announced for the two venues.
Peter Tatchell is keynote speaker at The Unfinished Battle for LGBT Equality
Renowned human rights activist is to address staff, students and the public as part of a University of Wolverhampton event celebrating equality.