Designer Clothing Sample Sale 26, 27 & 28 November at Arch 21, the Custard Factory
Don’t miss our Christmas Sample Sale on 26, 27 & 28 November at the usual place – Arch 21, the Custard Factory. We have new samples from… Read more »
Birmingham Museums Sprinkles Some Festive Magic
Birmingham Museums will be pulling out all the stops this festive season with a magical programme of events. In the weeks running up to Christmas there will… Read more »
New Films 12th Nov 2021 by Mike Davies
With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Spencer (12A) Following the liberties taken by The Crown… Read more »
Albert’s Schloss Birmingham taking bookings for 6th Dec opening
From today, online bookings can be made for parties of up to 8 guests at Albert’s Schloss Birmingham from when it opens on Monday 6 December. Those wishing to book… Read more »
Greek Kitchen Takeover comes to The Village Pub, Moseley
A taste of Greece will be brought to The Village Pub, Moseley for a Greek Kitchen Takeover. Foodies, friends and families can indulge in authentic Greek cuisine… Read more »
Story & Truth – first book by independent Birmingham publisher How Brave is the Wren!
Introducing Story & Truth a children’s book created by Ian Douglas (Storyteller and Theatre Maker) illustrated by Ben Javens (freelance illustrator / Designer for Anorak Magazine) and… Read more »
Winter Stein Tent at The Plough serving Hofmeister, mulled wine and mulled cider with DJs booked every Friday and Saturday!
We’ve got big plans for our garden space this year. We’re thrilled to announce that our garden is being transformed into a Winter Stein Tent which will be open… Read more »
Coming Up at Henry’s Blueshouse at The Bull’s Head
November 23rd – BOB WILSON & HONEYBOY HICKLING30th – DAVID MOORE BLUES BAND December 7th – CHICK WREN’S ROLLING RIVER BAND14th – MARTIN BURCH BAND21st – THE… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List with Pete Steel – 6 November
Saturday at 2pm can only mean one thing… it’s the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List Pete Steel presents BRAND NEW music from: Sam Redmore Overpass Heart Machine Matt Ryder… Read more »
From Stunning Art Prints to Stocking Fillers – Perfect Presents for Christmas from Birmingham Museums
Embrace the festive spirit and bring joy this winter with Birmingham Museums online shop. From Brummie inspired gifts and stunning art prints to statement jewellery and stocking… Read more »
Gulp welcomes Jashan Sippy – founder of Sugar & Space (Mumbai) – to Birmingham
I am looking forward to welcoming Jashan Sippy to Birmingham for a week of conversation and cooking (15-19 November). Jashan is the founder of pioneering Sugar & Space:… Read more »
Hanal Pixan immersive-dining theatre experience 26 Nov and 3rd Dec at The Edge
Dress in your finest attire for this immersive Day of the Dead celebration here in Birmingham! No need to travel 8000 kilometers to live an authentic Mexican… Read more »
New Films 6th Nov2021 by Mike Davies
NEW Eternals (12A) Those who know their Marvel, will know the Eternals as humanoid cosmic heroes from the planet Olympia assigned by the all-powerful Celestials to watch… Read more »
Actor with Incurable Cancer – The Glad Game – MAC Birmingham
Diagnosed with an incurable cancer at the age of 26, Phoebe Frances Brown tells her story of finding gladness in the saddest of times. Written and performed… Read more »
Sweat DJ Jules Belgium brings his funk and soul vibes to Brum this Winter!
DJ Jools Belgium’s Vinyl Sessions at Attic Brew The Legend Jools Belgium is briging his vinul vibes to Attic Brew. Strictly Vinyl from the 60’s, 70’s &… Read more »
Mystic Brew presents Sonnyjim & Obijuan
Sonnyjim will be performing in his home town for a show at Dead Wax, Digbeth, Friday 12th November. Sonnyjim is an MC and producer who has worked… Read more »
A Squid Game Quiz is coming to Birmingham!
If you’re anything like the rest of us, you’ll have binge watched the most recent Netflix hit, Squid Game. A dark tale of survival breaking streaming records… Read more »
Food, Drink and Live Music comes to the Kingsway this Winter and Christmas!
Brand new to the Kingsway will be Thursday Night Christmas Markets to coincide with Kings Heath late night shopping. Now covered and heated Full Bar and food traders. Mulled wines… Read more »
Operation Santa Delivering hope at Christmas
The Night Owl will be hosting a fundraiser for Operation Santa this year, on Sunday 14th November with Judy D, Jason Ensa and the Lobsters of Freedom,… Read more »
Morcheeba Announce Uk Tour – A Celebration of 25 Years
Morcheeba announce the ‘Blackest Blue’ UK tour, a celebration of 25 years of Morcheeba, which will see the band headlining Birmingham’s O2 Academy 2 on Monday 6th… Read more »
Winter Funland is Giving Away 2000 Tickets to Local Charities to Attend VIP Opening
Winter Funland, the UK’s biggest Christmas indoor event, which is launching at the NEC Birmingham this December, is inviting local charities to attend its VIP event. Taking place on… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List with Pete Steel – 30 October
Saturday at 2pm can only mean one thing… it’s the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List Pete Steel makes your hair stand on end this spooky weekend with lots of new names… Read more »
Brumbeat Gig Guide November 2021
After a 16 month hiatus, Birmingham’s most extensive alternative eclectic regular gig guide is back (established 2006 on Myspace). With lock-downs and social distancing a thing of… Read more »
New Films 29th Oct 2021 by Mike Davies
With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Last Night In Soho (18) While familiar motifs like… Read more »
Let Her – The Postcard Project Giving Power To Women
In a month where news headlines have sadly been full of harrowing stories of violence and sexual abuse against women, a powerful art project is being launched… Read more »
Curb your Enthusiasm and The Goldberg’s Jeff Garlin is bringing his tour to Birmingham
Star of Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Goldbergs, Jeff Garlin, has announced his first UK stand up tour since 2017. His ‘No Device Connected’ tour starts on… Read more »
Betsy Bradley – Chasing Rainbows at Ikon Gallery
Ikon presents the first major solo exhibition by Midlands-based artist Betsy Bradley, Chasing Rainbows, running 3 December 2021 — 13 February 2022. A significant achievement for the… Read more »
Huns Net have teamed up with All Bar One, Brindley Place to bring The Drag Bottomless Brunch this Sunday!
On Sunday 31st October, the babes at Huns Net have teamed up with the team at All Bar One, Brindley Place to bring us The Drag Bottomless… Read more »
Digbeth ice rink – the first ice rink to open in Birmingham this Christmas
A 20m x 10m ice rink will be installed at the Luna Springs site on Lower Trinity Street Festive entertainment schedule will take in a Santa Jazz… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List with Pete Steel – 23 October
Saturday at 2pm can only mean one thing… it’s the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List Pete Steel cooks up a smorgasbord of brand new music from in and around… Read more »
New Films 21st Oct 2021 by Mike Davies
With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW Dune (12A) Originating in 1965, Frank Herbert’s impenetrable allegorical… Read more »
Halloween in Brum!
There are lots of exciting things going on in and around Birmingham this year for the spooky season…. The Night Owl Friday 29th October – Le Freak:… Read more »
Birmingham Museums Showcases Bangladeshi Artist in Outdoor Exhibition
A new outdoor exhibition in Birmingham’s Chamberlain Square is marking the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence. Lost Memory Eternalised showcases artworks and writing by artist Mustafa Zaman… Read more »
The OFFICIAL Brum Radio A List with Pete Steel – 16 October
Saturday at 2pm can only mean one thing… it’s the OFFICIAL Brum Radio A-List Pete Steel has your weekly hour of beautiful, Brum-based music from the likes of: Stone… Read more »
Earth Riot UK tour November 2021
Amongst the guests definitely not on the invite list to the COP26 International Climate Change Conference in Glasgow are New York based Reverend Billy and Savitri D…. Read more »
7 days of Halloween at Actress and Bishop
36 Ludgate Hill, B1 1JY. Situated in Jewellery Quarter, 10 minute walk from City Centre, 5 minute walk from Snow Hill Station. This spooky season, The Actress… Read more »
New Grief Clinic has opened Sutton Coldfield
Local entrepreneur, Lucy Cole has opened a new grief coaching clinic on Anchorage Road in Sutton Coldfield. Lucy, who lives in Streetly in Sutton Coldfield, is a… Read more »
Millennium Points the way to the Big Sleepout for St Basils
On Friday 3rd December, the oldest and biggest sleepout in the UK returns to Birmingham. The new venue for St Basils Big SleepOut 2021 is Millennium Point… Read more »
New Films 15th Oct 2021 by Mike Davies
With cinemas now open this column will review films both screening theatrically and/or on various streaming platforms. NEW The Last Duel (18) The first script co-written by… Read more »
Local Duo BOYOCA shares their dynamic debut EP ‘He’s A Fool’
Today, October 15, emerging production duo BOYOCA shares their dynamic debut EP ‘He’s A Fool’, released via EMK – the new electronic music platform launched by Kartel… Read more »
Hidden Histories of Birmingham’s Windrush Generation Made Available To All
Hidden Histories of Birmingham’s Windrush Generation Made Available To All Recordings chronicling the lives of Birmingham’s Windrush generation now available online for the first time Life testimonies… Read more »
Autumn at The Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Immerse yourself in autumnal colours at the Gardens Autumn is here and The Birmingham Botanical Gardens are full of colour as a palette of seasonal shades start… Read more »
dOubLe dUtCh 80s disco at Hare and Hounds Sat 16th Oct – Post Punk, Electro, New Wave, New Romantic and more!
What is dOubLe dUtCh, all about? For us its’ a celebration of one of the most seismic periods in UK musical history, 1978-1985. An explosion of musical… Read more »
The pineapple Club Local Craft Beer Advent Calendar
The Bottle Shop @ The Pineapple Club is quickly becoming the leading craft beer retailer in Birmingham City Centre currently with over 40 breweries and 60 beers… Read more »
The Rocky Horror Brunch is coming to The Night Owl!
It’s astounding, time is fleeting… Madness will take its toll! The Rocky Horror Brunch with DJ & Magician Ed Quigley is coming to The Night Owl on… Read more »
Canadian rap star and Grammy nominee Tory Lanez is heading to Birmingham as part of major UK tour
Tickets on sale 9 am Friday 22nd October Canadian native and Grammy-nominated artist Tory Lanez has announced he will be performing at Forum Birmingham as part of… Read more »
First UK space to explore food art histories, and innovation within food and sensory design coming to Brum!
Gulp is a place for meeting, learning and eating. It is the first UK space to explore food art histories, and showcase innovation within food and sensory design through a programme… Read more »
Downlow – Join Create Not Destroy Street Art comes to Lozells
Making their way through the streets of Lozells, lead artist Bunny Bread and fellow artists Jason Caballero and Simone Linton have been working with the local community… Read more »
Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage
To my shame, I never watched the mega hit movie ‘Dirty Dancing’. This is probably because I was always told the film is a chick flick. I… Read more »
Unlocked Brum presents local powerhouse Ruth & The Ark at The Hare & Hounds
After live streaming the best local bands, DJs, comedians and more throughout 2020, Lock Down Brum is now finally ‘unlocked’ and showcasing some of the best talent… Read more »