What’s on

Follow the latest what’s on in Birmingham news. Supplied by our guest writers, and press release contributors. From food & drink to live music, arts and culture to reviews and events.

Chris Wiggin ‘Canoodle’ Street Food Interview

Chris Wiggin ‘Canoodle’ Street Food Interview

Welcome to our special Christmas edition of Grapevine Q&A. We are ending the year with a fab interview, Chris Wiggin from Canoodle Catering and a regular at… Read more »

Rockin’ 50s Christmas Eve & New Year Parties!

Rockin’ 50s Christmas Eve & New Year Parties!

Digbeth Dining Club at Hare & Hounds – York Rd Party Sun 20th Dec

DIGBETH DINING CLUB AT THE HARE AND HOUNDS YORK ROAD STREET CLOSURE SUNDAY 20th December 11AM – 6PM YORK ROAD/HARE AND HOUNDS, KINGS HEATH FREE ENTRY www.facebook.com/leftfootevents… Read more »

Put A Little Soul Into Your Christmas & New Year

Put A Little Soul Into Your Christmas & New Year

This Thursday 17th December we have The Kids Are Alright End Of Year Christmas Special Ending in spectactularly festive fashion, DJs playing a mix of all of the… Read more »

Four of the Best Arts Events in Birmingham this December!

Four of the Best Arts Events in Birmingham this December!

Here’s four of the best Arts Events you can’t miss this December in Birmingham, compiled by Arts Editor Sally Watson-Jones. Saya Kubota: Missing Post Office UK 10… Read more »

Birmingham Club & Gig Guide Dec 2015

Welcome to the last Gig Guide and live music listing for Birmingham in 2015. You’ll find more original and alternative nightlife, gigs, parties and music listings for… Read more »

PANIC ON THE STREETS OF BIRMINGHAM – The Smiths & Morrissey Disco

PANIC ON THE STREETS OF BIRMINGHAM – The Smiths & Morrissey Disco

Established in November 2014, this night was created by Scott Falconer and Elliot Slawinski. Two massive Morrissey and The Smiths fanatics from Birmingham. They regularly attend the… Read more »

Celebrate Christmas with DIGBETH FIRST FRIDAY!

Celebrate Christmas with DIGBETH FIRST FRIDAY!

Kick-start your festive celebrations with another jam-packed Digbeth First Friday full of the great independent culture this unique part of Birmingham has to offer. With a wide… Read more »

Jump The Shark Gig Review by Lee Endres

There’s an excitable hustle at the Sunflower Lounge tonight as Jump The Shark are the first to take to the stage. They start the night off with… Read more »

The Clothes Show Live 2015 review by Jaspreet Thiara

The Clothes Show Live 2015 review by Jaspreet Thiara

It has been a week since the biggest fashion event in Birmingham. The Clothes Show that takes place every year, ran from Friday 4th to the 8th… Read more »

Rebellion. Ruin. Reconciliation. Restoration…. Welcome to the Prodigal Journey of Alabama 3.

Rebellion. Ruin. Reconciliation. Restoration…. Welcome to the Prodigal Journey of Alabama 3.

For the lost highway called, and so they went and lived loosely, squandering their estate on expensive fuel in lowly service stations, spending gold, without shitting silver…. Read more »

Richard P J Lambert: Local analogue photographer Interview by Kate Hook

Richard P J Lambert: Local analogue photographer Interview by Kate Hook

Richard P J Lambert is a analogue photographer from Birmingham, who produces visually stunning and elegant imagery from his home town to his travels around the world…. Read more »

Jump The Shark new single review by Lee Endres

Jump The Shark’s latest release clearly demonstrates the band’s ability to mix rock and infectious pop. The Wolverhampton four piece confidently step out of the shadows to… Read more »

‘Corona SunSet Session’ arrives at Penny Blacks, Birmingham with headliner, Tristan da Cunha

‘Corona SunSet Session’ arrives at Penny Blacks, Birmingham with headliner, Tristan da Cunha

Mexican beer brand, Corona, is heading to Penny Blacks on Saturday 28th November to bring the spirit of the beach to Birmingham. House music legend Tristan da… Read more »

Shaanti, Praza & Taste & Liquor present a 1950-60’s ‘Bollywood Grandiose’ on Saturday 5 December.

Shaanti, Praza & Taste & Liquor present a 1950-60’s ‘Bollywood Grandiose’ on Saturday 5 December.

Celebrating the sophisticated era of Bollywood with Indian inspired Cocktails, Music, Fashion and Dining. Praza presents a playground for the extravagant, designed for affable debauchery and dulgent… Read more »

The Birmingham Whisky Club Turn Up The Peat This November

The Birmingham Whisky Club Turn Up The Peat This November

The Birmingham Whisky Club, the city’s only whisky events company, is revving up the peat for it’s last event of the year, ‘Peat Freaks’. An evening showcasing… Read more »

The Mocking Bird & The Night Owl work together to bring fantastic events this winter

The Mocking Bird & The Night Owl work together to bring fantastic events this winter

Long gone are the days of venues taking down each other’s posters and competing against each other. Nowadays venues such as The Night Owl and The Mockingbird… Read more »

Exclusive Wine tasting and Tapas Event with Protos at El Borracho

One of the oldest vineyards in Spain and the oldest of Ribera del Duero, Protos are considered one of the very best Ribera del wine producers. On… Read more »

Richard Dorfmeister/Steve Cobby to DJ at Hare & Hounds + Exclusive Interviews

Richard Dorfmeister/Steve Cobby to DJ at Hare & Hounds + Exclusive Interviews

This Saturday (14th Nov) Leftfoot will be welcoming Richard Dorfmeister and Steve Cobby to the Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath. In the world of electronic music Richard… Read more »

DIGBETH FIRST FRIDAY – 6th Nov 2015

DIGBETH FIRST FRIDAY – 6th Nov 2015

Wrap up warm and get ready to explore the exciting variety of independent culture for November’s Digbeth First Friday! Start your evening by viewing The Bond Café’s… Read more »

Birmingham Club & Gig Guide Nov 2015

Birmingham Club & Gig Guide Nov 2015

November’s nightlife, gig guide and music listings for Birmingham are out and there’s plenty to be excited about this month. The godfather of MOD, Paul Weller swings… Read more »

City of Colours epic Winter Spraycan Art Fundraising Jam!

Over 50 graffiti and street artists from across the UK, including Inkie, N4T4, Dank, Kem, Foka Wolf, SP Zero, Goldenboy, Graffoflarge, Ziner, Color, Zookie, Deeds and Ant… Read more »

TEN FÉ + JUICE + CINEMA play Hare & Hounds 23rd Nov

Ten Fé from London make “darkly romantic” electronic rock and roll which the NME calls “irresistible”. Heralded by Lauren Laverne as ‘the next big thing’, the band… Read more »

Howie Payne of Liverpool group ‘The Stands’ set to play Hare & Hounds

Howie Payne of Liverpool group ‘The Stands’ set to play Hare & Hounds

Howie Payne is the driving force behind the Liverpool group ‘The Stands’ and is set to play his first live shows in two years. After a whirlwind… Read more »

Annual Kings Heath Winter Fest

Annual Kings Heath Winter Fest

Kings Heath BID (Business Improvement District) has unveiled details of the annual Kings Heath Winter Fest, taking place on Saturday 14th November, in a day of free… Read more »

Do you LOVE DANCING.. and SWINGS? RoguePlay Theatre host aerial training programme!

Do you LOVE DANCING.. and SWINGS? RoguePlay Theatre host aerial training programme!

RoguePlay Theatre are hosting an intensive aerial training programme for performers, semi-professional aerialists, dancers and physical theatre practitioners. The course is aimed at intermediate to advanced level practitioners and designed… Read more »

New Release from local band Jump The Shark

A year on from their last young BRIT award winning release, Wolverhampton band Jump The Shark are back with new single Robot Song. After their first release There’s… Read more »

10% Discount for Love Wine festival Sat, 7th Nov at Hotel du Vin

10% Discount for Love Wine festival Sat, 7th Nov at Hotel du Vin

The fabulous Love Wine Festival is offering a 10% Discount for Grapevine Birmingham followers, simply use the following code when booking tickets: LOVEGRAPE10 Love Wine is a new… Read more »

Bob Dylan’s ESSENCE OF BRAZIL collection at Castle Galleries

A series of striking paintings from cultural icon Bob Dylan have been released as signed limited edition prints by the UK’s leading fine art publisher, Washington Green…. Read more »

Super-mega-extra-special Sunday Classics On 1st November at The Spotted Dog!

No fewer than 14 opera singers appearing at The Sunday Classics Vocal Spectacular. Don’t miss these sensationally talented young singers covering a full range from classical to… Read more »

Natural Healthy Foods Celebrate This Weekend

Natural Healthy Foods Celebrate This Weekend

Natural Healthy Foods is an independent shop based underneath The Warehouse Café on Allison Street in Digbeth. Stocking a range of vegan, raw, gluten free, dairy free… Read more »

Win Two Free Tickets to Clothes Show 2015!

**THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED** (Congratulations to Gaynor from Wythall, Birmingham). Grapevine Birmingham has teamed up with The Clothes Show in association with Alcatel Onetouch to offer… Read more »

Glitz and Glam preview – The Clothes Show 2015 by Jaspreet Thiara

Glitz and Glam preview – The Clothes Show 2015 by Jaspreet Thiara

Birmingham’s most sought after fashion event returns from 4-8 December 2015. For us fashionistas and stylish shopaholics, there will be a spectrum of fashionized & beauticious fun,… Read more »

British Film Institute brings two wonderful films to Brum with a twist!

British Film Institute brings two wonderful films to Brum with a twist!

My Beautiful Launderette in a working Washeteria Saturday 14th November, My Beautiful Launderette, Birmingham. The BFI and Plusnet have come together to rekindle the nation’s passion for… Read more »

Birmingham Arts Guide Nov 2015

Birmingham Arts Guide Nov 2015

ARTs Editor, Sally Watson-Jones, gives us her ‘What’s On ARTs Guide’ for Birmingham this October. Antonio Roberts: Permission Taken 23 October – 23 January 2016 www.bom.org.uk Glitch… Read more »

Swim Deep – O2 Institute review by Sabrina Fung

Swim Deep – O2 Institute review by Sabrina Fung

I was enjoying my usual coffee and chill time in Faculty few weeks ago, when one of the barista’s put on a very dreamy playlist, it sounded… Read more »

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion visit The Oobleck this Friday!

New York City is a big place. A loud place. Some of that noise is music. And some of the music is noise. Sucking it all in… Read more »

A Lecture with Andy Inglis

Andy Inglis, East India Youth manager and tour manager, co-founder of the acclaimed Luminaire live music venue in London and lecturer in live music at UK and… Read more »

Something Different To Do On A Tuesday Night

‘Hub Deplugged’ is a monthly acoustic night like no other curated by Tom Peel; a local musician, creative and all round entrepreneur who is based at Impact Hub in… Read more »

All Years Leaving Festival at Hare & Hounds – Fri 23rd Oct

All Years Leaving Festival at Hare & Hounds – Fri 23rd Oct

Now in its third successive year, All Years Leaving Festival returns this October to the beating heart of the Midlands for two days taking over the Hare… Read more »

The Birmingham Whisky Club invites Brummies to create their own whisky

The Birmingham Whisky Club invites Brummies to create their own whisky

The Birmingham Whisky Club, the city’s only whisky tasting events company, is hosting an exciting new event with global whisky brand, Chivas Regal. The upcoming event, ‘A Blending… Read more »

Vintage & Vinyl at The Night Owl

Vintage & Vinyl at The Night Owl

The Night Owl are fast building a reputation as the best Northern Soul & Motown Club in the world with soul fans travelling from far and wide… Read more »

Syrian supper club will serve Middle Eastern banquet in aid of refugees

Syrian supper club will serve Middle Eastern banquet in aid of refugees

A special dinner event will introduce Birmingham’s food lovers to the cuisine of Syria, with all profits donated to Oxfam’s Syrian refugee appeal. ‘ATaste of Syria’ banquet… Read more »

DIGBETH DINING CLUB at the HARE AND HOUNDS

DIGBETH DINING CLUB at the HARE AND HOUNDS

Street food innovators Digbeth Dining Club will be heading to Kings Heath and joining forces with the Hare & Hounds on Sunday 18th October for another special… Read more »

Birmingham Club & Gig Guide Oct 2015

Birmingham Club & Gig Guide Oct 2015

Welcome to our October 2015 live music and DJ listings for Birmingham. We search high and low to unearth the best nightlife and music events every month,… Read more »

Benjamin Yellowitz confirmed for Oxjam Takeover Festival + Full Line-Up!

Benjamin Yellowitz confirmed for Oxjam Takeover Festival + Full Line-Up!

“Benjamin Yellowitz is a truly talented singer songwriter. His performances are compelling, emotive and energetic. Definitely one to watch!” Tammy Gooding, BBC. The twelve-hour festival programme features… Read more »

Mazzy’s Music Box – October 2015

Welcome to Mazzy’s Music Box Monthly Round Up, October edition. Each month I will tell you about some gigs I’ve been to, new releases, old favourites, and… Read more »

October Arts Guide for Birmingham

October Arts Guide for Birmingham

ARTs Editor, Sally Watson-Jones, gives us her ‘What’s On ARTs Guide’ for Birmingham this October. Paul Newman – Stage Saturday 26 September – Sunday 22 November macbirmingham.co.uk… Read more »

New app designed to help visitors to UAB pub family!

New app designed to help visitors to UAB pub family!

A new app has been designed to help visitors enjoy two of the city’s superior pubs, The Lord Clifden and Red Lion! (UAB) Urban Art Bar is… Read more »

Digbeth First Friday: ‘Conversio’ exhibition & Voyager Party

Digbeth First Friday: ‘Conversio’ exhibition & Voyager Party

‘Conversio’ exhibition by Malgorzata Dawidek is still there, visit us, take your time and meditate the subject.We are proud to announce another edition of Voyager Series! The Conversio… Read more »