Around The Web

A general mixture of informative posts from around the web and some local to the West Midlands also.

Pasta di Piazza celebrates 21st anniversary with big Give-Away!

Pasta di Piazza celebrates 21st anniversary by giving away hundreds of bags of pasta in Birmingham City Centre which people can redeem for a free meal! September… Read more »

A Celebratory Weekend for Grand Central Shoppers

September 2016: – This weekend will mark one year since the launch of Grand Central – Birmingham’s most talked about shopping centre. To celebrate the first birthday,… Read more »

History Of Great Companies From Birmingham

Birmingham is one of the most important cities of United Kingdom. Situated in the West Midlands Region, it has been witness to many landmark movements during the… Read more »

Night and Day Markets Halloween Weekender

Night and Day Markets Halloween Weekender

After the huge success of the inaugural Night & Day markets earlier this year Seasonal Markets and the Hare & Hounds are delighted to announce the return… Read more »

Leftfoot & Soul Food Project ft Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

Leftfoot and Soul Food Project are delighted to be bringing Hypnotic Brass Ensemble back to Birmingham and the Hare & Hounds on Thursday 29th September. The eight-piece,… Read more »

Nicholson’s UK Beer Showcase for Brum

Nicholson’s Pubs Launch Beer Celebration in Birmingham Showcasing the UK’s Best Beer (17th September – 15th October) This Autumn, from the 17th of September, Nicholson’s pubs The… Read more »

Beauty at The Botanist

A popular Birmingham bar is bringing cosmetics and cocktails together for a one-off charity beauty event on Tuesday 13 September. In a first for the city centre… Read more »

Brummies are Generous, Chocoholics with a Shoe Fetish?!

This month marks the first-year milestone for Grand Central; one of Birmingham’s most talked about developments in decades, which introduced a number of premium brands that the… Read more »

Restaurant’s charity for Italian earthquake victims

Manager of Pasta Di Piazza has decided to donate £1 for every dish served in the restaurant throughout September, in a bid to help Italian earthquake victims…. Read more »

From Birmingham to Copenhagen: Real Life Miniatures

With the Public Transport in Birmingham leaving a lot to be desired, many have sought out alternatives. Right now you are probably thinking of services like Uber,… Read more »

Legendary band Pram announced as for-Wards first year composers

Legendary band Pram announced as for-Wards first year composers

for-Wards is an ambitious two-year city-wide music project which aims to create original musical compositions inspired by Birmingham’s 40 wards. Pram (known for their use of unusual sounds… Read more »

Finals of British Street Food Awards 2016 heading to Digbeth!

The end of August will see an exciting development in Digbeth as Digbeth Dining Club starts its Autumn Series with a phase of new plans for Lower… Read more »

Digbeth First Friday 5th August 2016

Digbeth First Friday 5th August 2016

Experience the incredible variety of events on offer this month, discover something new and enjoy the fantastic independent culture Digbeth has to offer! On offer this month:… Read more »

Birmingham Artists to Exhibit in Prestigious Art Show

Birmingham Artists to Exhibit in Prestigious Art Show

Washington Green, the UK’s leading fine art publishers, has announced the launch of its ‘Summer Exhibition 2016’. Now in its third year, the month-long exhibition will take… Read more »

Flatpack present Dudley Castle: Bride of Frankenstein

Dudley Zoological Gardens has teamed up with Flatpack to present DUDLEY CASTLE AFTER DARK. For the first time ever, the famous Dudley landmark will be transformed into… Read more »

SoundLounge Festival 2016 Announced

Town Hall Symphony Hall’s Project SoundLounge team hosts a free one day music & arts festival at Town Hall, Birmingham on Saturday 6 August, 2pm – 11pm…. Read more »

Low ‘n’ Slow H&H August Takeover

We’re delighted to announce that Birmingham BBQ specialists, Low ‘n’ Slow, will be taking over the H&H every Thursday to Sunday throughout August. The offer will kick… Read more »

Kings Heath Dining Club York Street Road Closure

Street food innovators Digbeth Dining Club return to Kings Heath Dining Club Hare & Hounds and York Road for the final Kings Heath Dining Club street closure… Read more »

New ‘Coyote Ugly’ Bar set for Brum

A Coyote Ugly style bar will open in central Birmingham and is the second of its kind in the UK The brand new concept bar will open… Read more »

Brand new dishes for summer at Tapas Revolution

Spanish TV Chef Omar Allibhoy is bringing a taste of summer to Tapas Revolution at Grand Central this July with the addition of five new authentic Spanish… Read more »

Fresh Prince of Bel Air’s Summertime BBQ & Dessert Feast

Fresh Prince of Bel Air’s Summertime BBQ & Dessert Feast

Digbeth’s Taste and Liquor are back! Head to Trent Street, on Saturday 13th August, and indulge in the tastiest street food from around the world. Inspired by “Summertime,”… Read more »

4 key elements in effective office design

If you’re creating a new office space in or near Birmingham, or further afield, there are a few essential elements you can’t afford to ignore. To help… Read more »

A guide to making your company more competitive

The chances are, there are lots of businesses in the Birmingham area – and potentially beyond – all vying to take your customers away from you. So,… Read more »

Special screening of The Hard Stop at mac + Q&A

The Hard Stop by documentary filmmaker George Amponsah Screen Nation Film and Television award winning film for achievement in Film Production. This year marks the 5th year… Read more »

Town Hall Symphony Hall diverse orchestras season

Town Hall Symphony Hall diverse orchestras season

Town Hall Symphony Hall announces its most diverse season to date, with a rich focus on home grown talents to reinvigorate relationships with national orchestras of the… Read more »

Flatpack Presents Dudley Castle Film Night!

Dudley Zoological Gardens has teamed up with Flatpack to present DUDLEY CASTLE AFTER DARK. For the first time ever, the famous Dudley landmark will be transformed into… Read more »

Reggae Caribbean BBQ Cookout

Reggae Caribbean BBQ Cookout

Come and enjoy a good old Jamaican style Cookout. Chilled vibes, sweet Reggae music, Jamaican streetfood, Rum Cocktails and arts and crafts all in the heart of… Read more »

‘Hard Time Bus’ showing + Q&A at mac

Birmingham Filmmakers Take Feature Film ‘Hard Time Bus’ on Tour Birmingham, UK – 27th June 2016 –Award-winning director Dean Charles, teams up once again with fellow Birmingham… Read more »

The Botanist Unearths Underground Bar

Popular Birmingham bar, The Botanist is expanding this month with the launch of its all-new basement bar, The Plant Rooms. Famous for its delicious botanical-based cocktails and… Read more »

UK Athletes Attempt World Record for Charity

Six Birmingham athletes will attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the longest weight-training workout to help raise £100,000 for Birmingham Children Hospital’s Star Appeal. The… Read more »

Filmwire July 2016

Filmwire July 2016

After a slightly bruising week, we hope that the contents of this email offer some balm for your soul, food for thought, or perhaps even a job…. Read more »

Bourbon Heritage Month in Brum!

Celebrate American’s Independence Day by treating your tastebuds to a one way ticket to the U.S.A… Without having to flash your passport. As part of ‘Bourbon Heritage… Read more »

The Night Owl 1st Birthday

The Night Owl 1st Birthday

It’s been a year since the internet went crazy about the news of the UK’s first Northern Soul and Motown club coming soon to Birmingham. Richard Priest,… Read more »

The Word Lounge at The Hippodrome

The Word Lounge at The Hippodrome

“The Word Lounge – A brand new cabaret performance with spoken word, dance, original songs and drama, created and performed by individual young people. Performances Saturday 2… Read more »

‘Yoga with a View’ at Rofuto – starts 6th July

Starting on 6th July, escape the city and join Yoga Sweat every Wednesday, at Rofuto Bar for weekly rooftop yoga at 141ft in the sky, with breathtaking… Read more »

Korean BBQ at Hare & Hounds

Korean BBQ at Hare & Hounds

Happy Chicken – Korean BBQ’ will be taking place on Saturday 2nd, 9th, 23rd & 30th July in the H&H stables and running from 2pm till late…. Read more »

Digbeth First Friday 1st July

This Digbeth First Friday is bound to get those creative juices flowing! Start your evening at the Jubilee Centre with a new exhibition at Showcase Gallery then… Read more »

LEFTFOOT PRESENT QUANTIC – 1000 WATTS TOUR

LEFTFOOT PRESENT QUANTIC – 1000 WATTS TOUR FRIDAY 15THTH JULY 7PM – 10PM TICKETS: £15 ADVANCE HARE & HOUNDS, HIGH STREET, KINGS HEATH, BIRMINGHAM, B14 7JZ www.facebook.com/quanticmusic… Read more »

AFTER DARK pushing the boundaries of dining

An extraordinary experience for curious appetites with a desire to push the boundaries of dining, curated by producer Kaye Winwood and chef Chris Hughes. They did not… Read more »

Number One Electronic Music Festival comes to Brum

Number One Electronic Music Festival comes to Brum

The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music: In November of 2016 the inaugural ‘The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music’ takes place across four days and across… Read more »

Symphony Hall Celebrates Sgt Pepper & Summer of Love

Symphony Hall has announced a very special concert to mark the 50th Anniversary of arguably the most influential album of all time, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club… Read more »

Park Regis Showcases Deafblind Active Exhibition

To celebrate Deafblind Awareness Week, the Park Regis Hotel in Birmingham will host a photographic showcase of Sense’s work in sport. A supporter of Sense’s TouchBase Pears… Read more »

Local Talent Needed to work with WSTRN & Tim Westwood

Local Talent Needed to work with WSTRN & Tim Westwood

Capital XTRA’s Music Potential funded by Big Music Project is back for 2016! This year Birmingham sees the return of a unique programme tailored for up and… Read more »

600 children sing for Birmingham Children’s Hospital this Friday

Over 600 children from primary schools across the city will sing together to raise funds for Birmingham Children’s Hospital in a special concert organised by King Edward’s… Read more »

Black Sabbath vinyl playback in Birmingham

Promoters: Heavy Tourism/Muthers Studios Event Name: “Purple With Orange Sparkles” Date: Sunday 17th July 2016 Venue: Muthers Studio, 14 Rea Street, Birmingham, B5 6BL Time: 3pm –… Read more »

Taste and Liquor’s First Birthday!

The popular Taste and Liquor will celebrate its first anniversary on Saturday 16th July, and the announcement of their new monthly residency, at Lab 11 Complex. Located… Read more »

Shock & Gore 2016 listings

Shock & Gore 2016 launch night: The Shining (15) at Highbury Hall Friday 8th July 7pm and midnight £18 all tickets Opening the sixth year of the… Read more »

FILMWIRE Newsletter June 2016

FILMWIRE Newsletter June 2016

Welcome to a new monthly roundup of film happenings in the middle of the country. Regular Flatpack subscribers may recognise it as a descendant of the listings… Read more »

Sunday Xpress at The Edge in Digbeth

Sunday Xpress – June 26 – Doghouse/Giant-Elf-Fist/Beyond the Summit/Hyaena Fierling/Dik Guru Sunday Xpress returns to Friction Arts’ superb venue The Edge on June 26. Now in our… Read more »

The Rainbow Venues 16-Weeks of Summer!

The Rainbow Venues 16-Weeks of Summer!

The Rainbow Venues, Birmingham will launch its 16-week series of summer events taking place from Saturday, June 11th. Returning for a second year, the events will offer… Read more »