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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.

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 »

Bollywood celebrations at Selfridges Birmingham

The glitz and glamour of Bollywood will take Selfridges Birmingham by storm with the arrival of a free pop up cinema and Indian street food for the… Read more »

Digbeth First Friday – 2nd October

Digbeth First Friday – 2nd October

Experience the great independent culture this unique part of Birmingham has to offer, by exploring the wide variety of late night treats on offer, including exhibition openings,… Read more »

Grand Central opening & Andy Street Interview

Grand Central opening & Andy Street Interview

It has been nearly two weeks since attending the pre-launch media breakfast on Thursday 24th September 2015, for the Grand Central Birmingham opening & John Lewis Ribbon-cutting…. Read more »

Local Community Unites for Grand Central Launch

Local Community Unites for Grand Central Launch

It was a national affair as Grand Central Birmingham finally opened its doors to shoppers but, they ensured that their launch was rooted firmly in the Birmingham… Read more »

Chi Kitchen Set to Delight Birmingham Shoppers

Chi Kitchen Set to Delight Birmingham Shoppers

All customers spending £40 or more on Health and Beauty products in Debenhams will get a free glass of Champagne when they spend £18 at Chi Kitchen*… Read more »

Oxjam Brum Takeover Festival returns Saturday 17 October.

Oxjam Brum Takeover Festival returns Saturday 17 October.

Oxjam Brum is a major one-day multi-venue celebration 
of the best of Birmingham’s independent music scene, curated and delivered 
by a team of dedicated volunteers who know… Read more »

THE TRAIL OF THOMAS LOVE

THE TRAIL OF THOMAS LOVE

A special evening of songs and projections in Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge. Produced and performed by Nathan Tromans. A live project mixing photography, music and storytelling based on the… Read more »

Sir Tom Jones Kickstarts New Tour with a Symphony Hall Debut!

Sir Tom Jones Kickstarts New Tour with a Symphony Hall Debut!

On Friday 9th October, Symphony Hall will welcome music legend Sir Tom Jones for an intimate event to introduce his first ever autobiography, as well as an… Read more »

Birmingham Black History Month Official Launch

The Drum in partnership with Birmingham City Council is the official organiser of Black History Month 2015.  A month long  event to celebrate the achievements, contributions and… Read more »

Pioneering oil painter launches vibrant new collection in Birmingham

Richard Rowan – a former Daily Mail artist of the year – produces photographic quality scenes by applying oil directly onto glass The accomplished painter will be… Read more »

Disorder Boutique showcasing new A/W collection at Style Birmingham Live

Disorder Boutique showcasing new A/W collection at Style Birmingham Live

Disorder Boutique will be showing our new A/W Menswear Womenswear collection’s, on the 26th and 27th September 2015, at the Style Birmingham Live Catwalk Show, at the… Read more »

A Rare Chance to Seen Inside Brum’s Hidden Gems for Birmingham Heritage Week

Birmingham’s Hidden Spaces is proud to be playing a part in the inaugural Birmingham Heritage Week, from 10-17 September 2015. With over 80 events ranging from exhibitions… Read more »

Omar Allibhoy, Crusader for Spanish Food and Culture

Spanish-born chef and larger-than-life personality, Omar Allibhoy is bringing the Tapas Revolution to Grand Central Birmingham this September. Dubbed the ‘Antonio Banderas of cooking’ by Gordon Ramsey,… Read more »

Michelin star chef and Bake Off contestant take the stage at this weekend’s food festival

Birmingham Independent Food Fair’s Chef Demo Kitchen will feature cooking demonstrations from local chef Richard Turner and Ali Imdad, former Great British Bake Off contestant. Richard will… Read more »

Manchester’s critically acclaimed Spice Club Pop-Up Restaurant arrives in Birmingham!

Attention all foodies!  The critically acclaimed Spice Club Pop-Up Restaurant has arrived in Birmingham. That’s right Birmingham, The Spice Club‘s debut in Birmingham will be at the ever-cool Six… Read more »