What's On and Things To Do Around West Midlands

Within this exciting exhibition artist Stewart Francis Easton explores the creation and development of folkloric tale. Beginning with a series of creation myths Easton maps the course of a folk tale from it’s inception in history, with it’s many branches, to the tale’s role in contemporary life.

Join us for family fun this May half-term with outdoor games, and see how many of our 50 things to do before you’re 11 you can tick off. Booking Not Needed. Ideal for children. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

The RBSA stages an annual ‘Prize’ exhibition as part of its charitable work to support artists, providing an opportunity for a wide variety of artists to show their artwork and be rewarded for their talents. The majority of artworks on display will be for sale.

Family BoxerciseSEN is a community project based in Solihull supporting families living with additional need to get active. It’s for age 6+, no maximum age limit. Please refer to flyer for more info.

Come and join us at RSPB Sandwell during the school holidays to find out how our butterflies flutter around. Families can take part in the butterfly trail every day we are open. There’ll be fun facts, butterfly crafts and butterfly activities to complete.

Attention Explorers! Try out your investigation skills as we send you on a mission to investigate RSPB Sandwell Valley this Bank Holiday Monday. We’ll send you out with a scavenger hunt guide and something to collect your ’finds’ in.

Create crafty artwork inspired by the wonderful world of storytelling and our latest exhibition Fevral. Try your hand at yarn painting, patchworking, and making your very own story spoon person, plus many more exciting activities.

Touchwood is inviting local children to unleash their inner bookworms and set their imaginations free with a host of exciting tale-tastic entertainment this half term.

1 acre garden surrounding converted public house. Divided into smaller areas with a mix of shrub borders, azalea and fuchsia, herbaceous and bedding, orchard, kitchen garden with large greenhouse and wild flower meadow. Pergola walk, formal fish pool, pond, bog garden and lawns.

Explore the treasures of the archives with a guided behind the scenes tour. You will be provided with an introduction to our collections and have a chance to see some of our more precious items in our varied archives and special collections.

Hailed as ‘just magical’ by the late great Sir Terry Wogan, Emma Stevens is the surfer chick singer/songwriter who’s taken the UK by storm with her distinctive fusion of country/pop.

Can you build shelter good enough to sleep in, test how waterproof it is and camouflage it to the max.

Looking for a way to keep the kids entertained over the half term break? Bring them along to Bear Rock climbing Camps. Enjoy climbing games and fun team-building activities, learn how to tie knots and belay. Sessions are tailored to suit each child’s ability and interests.

Join Owly-cat and fellow family members, Jumblie and Quangle Wangle Quee, in a story inspired by the nonsense world of Edward Lear. The spongetaneous trio travel to the dolomphious land where the bong tree grows, learning all about the creatures who live there and their curious habits.

Naomi Scott Plus Dirty Nice. Artists performing: Naomi Scott.: Tickets avaiable.

Emma Stevens: Tickets avaiable.

What can you find hiding under a log, can you identify everything you discover?

Charles Watson (Slow Club). Artists performing: Charles Watson.: Tickets avaiable.

Nightclub event for people with learning disabilities or learning difficulties, a great place for you to come and experience a nightclub within a safe environment. also a great place for you to meet new friends.

Have you been a busy bee this school holiday' Find out what gets bees buzzing on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in May half term. In May half term, find out what keeps the bees buzzing. Have a go at our bee-themed crafts and make a pot and sow a seed to take home.

Ready 4 Life runs a weekly session and includes activities that enable young people to build skills and knowledge, grow in confidence, interact in a social environment and develop lasting friendships.

Come and discover what lurks in the murky depths of our pond, can you find the mysterious newt?

Running time: 70 minutes. It’s history with the nasty bits left in! Find out why the Romans were revolting! Could you survive the vicious Vikings? Can evil Elizabeth entertain England? Would you party with the Puritans? Clap along with crazy King Charles!

Only Sun Plus Supports. Artists performing: Only Sun.: Tickets avaiable.

Ian Parker & his band (HH): Tickets avaiable.

  Our hugely popular school holiday activities and boat trip are back for more family fun this half term! Join us at Little Skippers for a 45 minute boat trip followed by things to make and do. This half term we’ve got a morning full of Black Country themed activities for you!

Head into the woods and discover the creatures that live there and play some cuddly creature games.

King King: Tickets avaiable.

The Shades plus special guests. Artists performing: The Shades.: Tickets avaiable.

Come along to the Let’s Animate studio and create your very own Brick stop frame animation.  Working in teams Filmmakers will devise a short scenario, build sets, animate their scene, add sound effects and edit their creations.  £12.00 per child ages 7+ Time Slots  10.

Don’t Go Into The Cellar present an audience with Mr Edward Lear, King of the Nonsense Rhyme and Loopy Limerick! Allow him to entertain you with tall tales concerning his life and times, the people, flora and fauna he encountered along the way, and his own inimitable philosophy of life.

Hooray for hedgehogs they’re the best, come play some games and see why prickles are better than the rest.

Off we go to get arty in the wild, we’ll be making massive stick pictures and getting muddy with our special mud paint recipe.

Green Day (by Green Haze) + Blink 182 (by One Eighty Two): Tickets avaiable.

We’ll be heading outside on the hunt for spring colours, playing games, wildlife spotting and even making a special craft to take home.

Uksalsafeet are extremely excited to present our 1st Friday of the Month Salsa Party at All Saints, Belwell Lane, Sutton Coldfield B74 4TR. Uksalsafeet would like you come along and experience our warm friendly atmosphere at our parties.

Discover the rarely seen backstage areas of the theatre this half-term as The REP invites you to be an audience member, set builder, prosthetics maker or even an Assistant Stage Manager!

Birmingham is a young, diverse city, a place where anything is possible, where the extraordinary happens in the most unexpected spaces.

Nick Heyward plus Pugwash. Artists performing: Nick Heyward.: Tickets avaiable.

Midland Fairs is a long-established, family-run Fair which has been in business for over 20 years. We and our many regular Stallholders offer a friendly welcome to all customers old and new. Our fairs are held at Fentham Hall on the first Saturday of every month throughout the year.

ROY WOOD$ Plus Special Guests: Tickets avaiable.

The Beat starring Dave Wakeling. Artists performing: The Beat starring Dave Wakeling.: Tickets avaiable.

MRC Show Saturday 2th June 2018 Doors open at 10.00 VISITORS WELCOME FROM 11.00 Fancy rats are interesting, intelligent and fun animals; they actively enjoy human company and because of this they make wonderful pets and show animals for all ages.

Special Kinda Madness: Tickets avaiable.

Go on a journey with the Little Red Hen and enlist help from the other farmyard animals to plant some grains of corn!

*****Mum2mum market BIRMINGHAM SANDWELL SATURDAY 2nd JUNE 2-4pm***** NEW LARGER VENUE - Hadley Stadium , Wilson Road, B66 4NL For up to date information please JOIN our event at www.facebook.

There’s a murder on the dance floor and we need you to solve it. There’s going to be a murder at the infamous Club de Pompidou. Come and infiltrate the nightclub, grill its staff and clientele and see if you have what it takes to find out who’s behind the crime.

Charity football match and family fun day with stalls, games for the kids, raffle, BBQ and bar. All proceeds to the British Heart Foundation.

A short introductory talk about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening. Through the absorption of the divine power, many people are experiencing the healing of illnesses and pain, that have been declared as “incurable” by the medical profession.

This is a weekly, open play circus skills session for the whole family to enjoy together. We incorporate hula hooping, juggling, plate spinning, diabolo, stilt walking, walking the rolling drum, slacklining, balance beam, poi spinning, parachute play, and pedal boards, to a family friendly soundtrack.

G-EAZY - The Beautiful & Damned Tour Plus Special Guest. Artists performing: G-Eazy.: Tickets avaiable.

A riot of colour welcomes visitors to this quintessentially English garden. The wide central circular bed and side borders overflow with classic summer flowers, including the tall spires of delphiniums, lupins, irises, campanula, poppies and roses.

A romantic garden of surprises, which gradually reveals itself on a journey through deep, lush planting, full of unusual plants. From the sunny, flower filled terrace, a ruined folly emerges from a luxuriant fernery and leads into an oriental garden, complete with tea house.

The National Motorcycle Museum (Solihull) Antiques & Collectors Fair Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ. Shepherd & Williams are very proud to present the National Motorcycle Museum Antiques & Collectors Fair in Solihull, Birmingham.

Mostly Autumn: Tickets avaiable.

Chameleons Vox - 35 Years Of Script Of The Bridge. Artists performing: Chameleons Vox.: Tickets avaiable.

Doctor musicians from all over Europe have joined together under the direction of a professional conductor, Simon Wright, to offer A musical Journey of Loss, Triumph and Mystery in aid of our chosen charity, OHMI.

Small suburban garden 60 ft x 30 ft with lots of roses, hemerocallis, well stocked borders and fruit trees. Greenhouse with tomatoes, cucumbers and grape vine. Productive vegetable garden.

Explore the treasures of the archives with a guided behind the scenes tour. You will be provided with an introduction to our collections and have a chance to see some of our more precious items in our varied archives and special collections.

Tequila Mockingbryd: Tickets avaiable.

Shuggie Otis. Artists performing: Shuggie Otis.: Tickets avaiable.

Come along on Monday 4th June during Volunteer’s Week to find out how you can give a little time to volunteer for Birmingham St Mary’s!

B’Opera – First Songs with Zoë Challenor. Suitable for ages 0-4 years. Mondays (term-time only), 10.30am – 12.30pm. B’Opera creates beautiful music for tiny ears through interactive performances for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups.

Explore our collections through songs, stories, movement and sensory play. Suitable for age 0-4

What happens when two egotistical giants of the entertainment world get trapped in a place they’d rather not be? Added to this the fact that they have always despised each other and…… BOOM! Al Jolson & Frank Sinatra; both brilliant in their own right but equally as self centered.

The Frankie Valli Story - Jersey Boy featuring Stephen James: Tickets avaiable.

Baby Bhangra. Suitable for ages 1-5 years. Tuesdays (term-time only), 10.30am – 12.30pm. On Tuesdays we’re going to strut our stuff… Dance is a perfect way to develop co-ordination and movement skills and a fun way to exercise – and everyone can join in!

B Black Country is a family friendly theatre festival, produced entirely by young people aged between 8-18, happening across the Black Country. The project is part of Black Country Touring’s Young Promoters Scheme.

Ready 4 Life runs a weekly session and includes activities that enable young people to build skills and knowledge, grow in confidence, interact in a social environment and develop lasting friendships.

Spectacular fire-breathing stunts, thrill-seeking acrobats, death-defying motorbike riders, powerful hand-balancing, and much more awaits you at Circus Funtasia!

Camila Cabello Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Camila Cabello.

Tom Clarke. Artists performing: Tom Clarke.: Tickets avaiable.

Footballers in Solihull will be able to celebrate the World Cup with reduced entry, if they sign up to a 6 a side league this summer.

October Drift Plus Support. Artists performing: October Drift.: Tickets avaiable.

Theatre Fun with David Eden. Suitable for ages 2-4. Thursdays (term-time only), 10.30am – 12.30pm. Creating new drama activities for young children – with a little help from the grown-ups! We will unlock their imagination using movement, mime, and storytelling, and discover a whole new world of play.

The Milk. Artists performing: The Milk.: Tickets avaiable.

Chantel McGregor: Tickets avaiable.

There’s tons of creative fun for little hands and feet in this informal drop in art sessions. Arrive any time and be prepared to get messy! Explore a different theme every month: May: Step in Spring June: Nature Inspires July: Summer Fun September: All about Autumn Suitable for age 0 – 4

We kick off Pride weekend with a night of music from ukulele-wielding, cross-dressing “master showgirl” Tricity Vogue. Be entertained with cheeky original cabaret show tunes, drinking songs, plenty of costume changes and an opportunity for a singalong.

A presentation about the wonders of moths followed by identifying a selection of potted moths found at Brandon Marsh the night before so you can get really up close with nature.

Here at CBSO Centre, we welcome all ages. And we know that when it comes to singing, dancing and generally making themselves heard, toddlers are already star performers!

Drama Adventures with Toni Midlane. Suitable for ages 2-4 years. Fridays (term-time only) 10.30 – 12 noon. Energetic and highly interactive drama adventures for pre school children including movement, music, imaginative play and crafts.

As part of the City’s first Festival of Urban Culture see street artists take over the front of the Herbert. Featuring some of the most influential and diverse Artists from the Street Art Movement alongside emerging local talent from the region painting live murals across the weekend.

This is a weekly, open play circus skills session for the whole family to enjoy together. We incorporate hula hooping, juggling, plate spinning, diabolo, stilt walking, walking the rolling drum, slacklining, balance beam, poi spinning, parachute play, and pedal boards, to a family friendly soundtrack.

This hugely popular event returns to welcome everybody to celebrate diversity with it’s theme of ‘Be You’ with a host of entertainment inside and outside the Herbert. Expect live performances, stalls, food and drink galore.

Large free car park.Level access.Facilities for the disabled. Warm welcome from friendly people. Large comfortable club room with good sized dance floor. Fully stocked bar open from 7.30 - 11pm. Only top British acts and touring bands booked.

The Lord Chamberlain’s Men perform this Shakespearean classic in the beautiful gardens of Packwood. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Bring your family and friends for a free evening of spectacular entertainment at the Birmingham Prom. Join us at the heart of campus, in Chancellor’s Court, on Saturday 9 June from 18.00.

This is an interesting and reflective course containing relevant content for today’s society. The course teaches us how to use this up-to-date information to ensure we protect children from all types of radicalisation. The course identifies your responsibility in challenging views and reporting concerns.

With just a set of rings and appropriate guidance you can then train for free almost anywhere – your garden, garage or local park. This event will show you how! You will also get a workshop guide and a personalised programme to take away.

Running on the second Saturday of each month from April to October (apart from August) this classic car event is free to join. The September event is also part of Coventry Car & Motorcycle Day.

A wide and varied display of beautiful cars from years gone by, on Millennium Place outside the museum.

Come and join us for a guided pond dipping session every Saturday in May through to July at RSPB Sandwell Valley. Our expert volunteers will be on hand to help you discover our pond minibeasts, how to identify them and the best way to use our equipment.

A collection of lovely, mature, suburban gardens, each one different in style and size. Come and enjoy the imaginatively planted herbaceous borders, spectacular roses, water features, fruit and vegetable patches, cottage garden planting and shady areas, something for everyone and plenty of ideas for you to take home.

10 acres of restored C17/18 walled gardens attached to a Jacobean manor (now a hotel) just minutes from J5 of M6. Formal yew parterres, wilderness walks, summerhouses, holly maze, espaliered fruit and wild areas.

Approx 5 acres of garden and grounds with herbaceous, shrubs and trees in the immediate surroundings of this C14 moated castle.

Join us to raise money for this amazing charity. There will be Raffle Refreshments Variety of stalls including hand made products, skincare, books, massage

Discover Birmingham’s hidden gems this summer and raise funds for The Royal British Legion. Poppy Walk is coming to Birmingham Cathedral on 10th June and will be the perfect way to discover the past and present of this historic city.

Warwick Art Centre’s Family Day is back and we invite you to explore The Great Outdoors! Grab a map and travel north, south, east and west, discovering free games, activities and events as you go! Scale mountains to giddy heights, take a dip in our blue lagoon and venture into our woodland forest.

Join us for an evening of outdoor Yoga, surrounded by the sights and sounds of Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve. With a focus on quietening your mind and connecting with nature, this session is open to all abilities.

This free seminar will help you understand the issues relating to your inheritance tax and the options available to you to safeguard your legacy and plan.

The Mercia Jazz Five present evenings of Jazz from the Swing Era at The Bournville Social Club, on Tuesdays, 12th June and 10th July.

Zach Said Plus Louis Coupe + Daniel Page. Artists performing: Zach Said.: Tickets avaiable.

Ready 4 Life runs a weekly club session and includes activities that enable young people with special needs and disabilities to build skills and knowledge, grow in confidence, interact in a social environment and develop lasting friendships.

Join Head Gardener, Mick Evans, as he reveals the history and planting secrets of Packwood gardens. Glass of wine included. Booking Essential. Phone: 01564 782024. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Our cleaning season doesn’t finish in the Spring! Meet our conservation team this Summer and learn about how they protect and look after the items in our care. From light damage to pests, dust to humidity, many things can damage our collection.

Start planning the ultimate summer day out as BBC Gardeners’ World Live returns to Birmingham’s NEC, 14 -17 June 2018. Experience the stunning Show Gardens for inspiration and ideas on how to enhance your garden.

NOFX. Artists performing: NOFX.: Tickets avaiable.

Who We Be JAYKAE, MABEL, MIST, MS BANKS, SNEAKBO & YUNGEN. Artists performing: Jaykae, Mabel, Mist, Ms Banks, Sneakbo, Yungen.: Tickets avaiable.

It’s 2018, and we can’t wait to head back to Birmingham’s NEC for a delicious day out this June, packed with live entertainment, top chefs and experts and fresh new seasonal flavours.

A tongue-in-cheek evening tour with a definite adult slant led by the House and Collections Manager. The stories we’ve always wanted to tell about The Pre-Raphaelite Circle and their associates but didn’t dare! Over 18’s only. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895. Over 18’s only.

Marian music through the ages Where else could you find sublime a cappella singing , strawberries and cream and a glass of fizz all set in a fabulous chapel in a deer park? Oliver Walker conducts Solihull Choral Society in our glorious summer concert.

The Hodgetwins. Artists performing: The Hodgetwins.: Tickets avaiable.

Charlotte Carpenter Plus Support. Artists performing: Charlotte Carpenter.: Tickets avaiable.

We offer Sellers the chance to de clutter and make some money from outgrown baby and childrens items and the chance for Buyers to grab some amazing bargains. To book a table please go to our website page: www.mum2mummarket.co.uk/book-a-stall.

If you like the sounds of Blondie, Kate Bush, Siouxsie Sioux and Evanescence then you will love the ’full of energy’ original music of Derecho! This female-led award-nominated rock band, based in Cambridgeshire, was formed in 2010 by songwriter and vocalist Jo Ash and guitarist Mike Wheatley.

A semi-detached townhouse garden 120 x 25 ft, every inch packed with perennials, trees, shrubs, roses, hostas and clematis. Wildlife pond and nesting boxes to attract birds. Productive vegetable and fruit garden. Informal style but clipped box and topiary add some formality.

Led by our informative tutors, Laura and Naim, this course will teach you all the basic techniques of silversmithing, and because we keep numbers small there is time to explore a range of techniques for those that want to.

George Cadbury’s former home, which includes a lake, wild area, herbaceous borders, herb garden and a walled garden, the whole area extending to 10 acres. Very fine variety of trees.

Come and join us at RSPB Sandwell Valley for a fun-filled day of bushcraft activities! There’ll be all sorts of new skills to try your hand at including building shelters and campfire cooking.

Kenilworth was historically a very important town in Warwickshire. It has one of England’s best castle ruins and plenty of pubs and good restaurants. This year we welcome four new gardens on Fieldgate Lane and Siddeley Avenue to the group making ten gardens in all, providing great variety.

Looking for something a bit different to do with your dad, or a family day out for Father’s Day? Why not visit the Coffin Works?! We are showing special dads how valuable they are by offering them free entry!

Join us for our very popular Tunnel Teds event – a day to bring your furry friend along for a ted-tastic day of bear-themed fun on and around the canal! An event specially aimed at the under 7s (though everyone is welcome of course!

Artist Stewart Easton will take us on a journey to explore the myth behind his exhibition, Fevral: A Folklore and discover his work in thread, ink, paint and digital.

M Huncho plus special guests. Artists performing: M Huncho .

The Mercia Jazz Five present evenings of Jazz from the Swing Era at The Trumpet, Bilston, on Wednesdays, 20th June and 18th July.

Starcrawler. Artists performing: Starcrawler.: Tickets avaiable.

Let imaginations soar as your child learns to play creatively in this interactive space. Explore and grow using inspiring sensory materials, the possibilities are endless! Suitable for age 0 - 4

Rufus Wainwright. Artists performing: Rufus Wainwright.: Tickets avaiable.

If you enjoy alfresco dinning than this event is perfect for you! Join us by the campfire and enjoy the warmth and glow that a campfire provides whilst cooking a tasty meal. Dampers will start, then onto a fish or chicken dish and to finish baked bananas with Irish cream.

Jaguar Super Saturday is back for its SIXTH year on Sat 23rd June 2018 and once again takes place at the brilliant Coventry Transport Museum.

Large village - much new development but interesting core - buildings spanning medieval to Edwardian church on hill with a selection of lovely gardens ranging from a riverside rectory with waterfall to a corner plot ’gardened’ for wildlife.

Pist.On. Artists performing: Pist.On .: Tickets avaiable.

We’re delighted to bring back our most magical event with a new route! Starting from leafy Rowheath Pavilion our new 10k route will lead you through Bournville, Selly Park and Cotteridge where fairy woodland creatures lie in wait.

Watch out! I am HOOT OWL. I am hungry. And here I come! Hoot Owl is no ordinary owl - He’s a Master of Disguise! And he plans to use his cunning camouflage powers to gobble up the tiny animals of the night. Trouble is, Hoot Owl’s prey keep escaping! Is Hoot Owl as masterful as he thinks he is?

We are opening The REP’s backstage doors, giving you the chance to take a glimpse behind the scenes at Birmingham’s premier producing theatre. There is plenty to do and see, explore behind the scenes and take part in fun workshops.

Learn the traditional art of rag rugging on one of our themed rag flower workshops. Help bring some of that summer colour into your own home with a traditional rag flower decoration. Our craft specialist will teach you the art of rag rugging and you will learn all the skills you need to start your own rag project.

A garden created and recreated, evolving over 7 years. From the patio a recently extended pond takes centre stage. Varied planting including herbaceous borders, shade loving plants, tree ferns and bamboo, a rockery and woodland area. Rear of the garden has raised vegetable beds, fruit trees and chickens.

Welsh National Opera’s Family Concert is the perfect way to introduce all of the family to some of the extraordinary characters from the opera world. The WNO Orchestra and our soloists will guide you through a selection of popular favourites from the world of opera, classical music and film.

Berkswell is a beautiful village dating back to Saxon times with a C12 Norman church and has several C16 and C17 buildings including the pub and old Museum.

C.W. Stoneking. Artists performing: C.W. Stoneking.: Tickets avaiable.

H2O + All For Nothing. Artists performing: H2O.: Tickets avaiable.

Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown. Artists performing: Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown.: Tickets avaiable.

Bootleg Blondie: Tickets avaiable.

Nightclub event for people with learning disabilities or learning difficulties, a great place for you to come and experience a nightclub within a safe environment. also a great place for you to meet new friends.

Our annual display of artwork by the Friends promotes their range of artistic talents and acknowledges their importance to the Society.

Coventry Cathedral welcomes The American Festival Chorus and its conductor, Craig Jessop, in Over There, a concert to commemorate the centenary of the end of World War 1.

Calling all Home Ed students!  After the success of our last Home Ed animation workshop Let’s Animate will now be running a monthly Home Ed animation club. Each month Filmmakers will be given creative animation activities helping them learn and understand all about animation.

Skids. Artists performing: Skids.: Tickets avaiable.

Kraanium: Tickets avaiable.

Silly, joyous, brain-grinding, noisy fun. It’s not just for kids you know! Join us for a night to play hard! Aye aye, me hearties, you can expect a piratical theme as during the night, video game company Rare take us out into the Sea of Thieves.

The Colourful Salsa Party is Wolverhampton’s prime Latin party, boasting the biggest international artists in the world of salsa with a leading guest teacher each month. We have a different colour theme for each month; this month’s colour is (check website for details).

Awesome Animators - Let’s Animates monthly Animation Club! Each month Filmmakers will be given creative animation activities helping them learn and understand all about animation.  Sessions run on the last Friday of every month  17.00pm - 19.

Join us for an evening of readings, therapies, crystals and free stuff. 7pm-10pm 1-2-1 readings available with experienced professional readers offering Clairvoyance, Mediumship & Card Readings (£25-£30 for 20-30 minutes, payable to the reader on the night).

Wildlife Explorers is the junior section of the RSPB for children aged between 8 and 12 years old. Here at Sandwell Swans our aim is to enthuse and engage children with nature by having fun learning about wildlife and the natural world through a mixture of outdoor activities, games, stories and crafts.

Have a wonderful family day out (hopefully a sunny one!) at our NICE Summer Festival 2018 on Saturday 30th June between 11am to 3pm. There are a plethora of activities to take part in and loads taking place on the day. They include; . Live Music . Scrumptious Street Food . Summery Drinks .

Pianist Ayaki Davies and soprano Hannah McFarland perform a varied programme of classical favourites in the beautiful St. James’ Church. We will provide free refreshments during the interval.

Funtopia is a fantastic fun-packed event which is perfect for tots to tweens. Open 10am-4pm. Filled with bouncy castles, obstacle course, activity inflatables, crazy golf, under 5’s area, circus skills, interactive play system and much more!

Delve into the world of play in this interactive exhibition for all the family. Discover how we have played for the last 2000 years. From marbles to Meccano and dolls to dressing up, this exhibition is packed with objects and interactives to delight and entertain all ages.

DAMIAN "JR. GONG" MARLEY Plus Christopher Ellis. Artists performing: Damian Marley.: Tickets avaiable.

Our most popular workshop returns with artist Adie Blundell teaching you how to create your design and transfer it to lino. Discover the techniques needed to cut the design and create a relief surface, and experiment with inking and printing. Take home your handiwork and a new skill at the end of the day.

Electric Eel Shock. Artists performing: Electric Eel Shock.: Tickets avaiable.

Join us for a celebration of Rare, the award-winning and internationally renowned video games company based in Warwickshire. Journey through three decades of iconic games such as Battletoads, Banjo-Kazooie, GoldenEye and Viva Piñata.

Tremonti plus special guests. Artists performing: Tremonti.: Tickets avaiable.

The gardens include two large, formally laid out patients’ gardens (including a ball fountain water feature), indoor courtyards, a vegetable plot, a long border adjoining the car park, gardens and a beautiful wildlife and pond area at the rear of the hospice.

A fundraising trip with a difference is being arranged in favour of the Macmillan Cancer support unit in Halton Hospital. We are looking for 8-10 adventurous adults who have never dared to bare before to join us on a visit to a spa where the patrons enjoy their experience naked.

Join us and the thousands of people across the UK this spring who will be ‘Stepping Out’ and walking to make a difference for everyone affected by stroke in your local community.

Urban oasis with pond and waterfall, raised beds, multiple pathways threading through garden, unusual plants and tropical area.

A group of diverse suburban gardens. 42 Boden Rd: Large restful garden, mature trees, cottage borders, seating areas and small vegetable area. 36 Ferndale Rd: Florist’s large suburban garden, ponds and waterfalls, and fruit garden. 63 Green Rd: Eccentric’s north facing wildlife friendly garden.

Group of 4 different urban gardens. No.14 a well established suburban garden with mixed herbaceous and shrub borders. Wildlife-friendly with 2 ponds and wild flower area. Ongoing alterations provide new areas of interest each year.

BAS. Artists performing: BAS.: Tickets avaiable.

Jonah Matranga & Friends - 'Water & Solutions'. Artists performing: Jonah Matranga.: Tickets avaiable.

Wombourne Drama Group meet every Monday at The Community Centre, Church Rd, Wombourne WV5 9EZ. Our next Production is ’Hobsons Choice’ from Wed 16th May to Sat 19th May. Tickets are £7 (cons £6).

Mostly Jazz Funk And Soul Festival: Tickets avaiable.

On Saturday July 7th 2018, Tividale Park continues to celebrates its 90th anniversary year with a Black Country Festival event featuring entertainment from talented members of the public, as well as professional and semi-professional bands/artists, acts and star turns.

Bon Accord Quartet will be providing a session of gypsy jazz at the Fixed Wheel Brewery, Blackheath on Sat 7th July

Step into the magical world of In the Night Garden and see Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy and Makka Pakka brought to life before your eyes with beautiful costumes, magical puppets, enchanting music and breathtaking projections. In the Night Garden Live takes place in its own purpose-built, family-friendly Showdome.

Three London chums decide that a boating trip up the Thames is just the ticket to help cure them of their imaginary ailments, including "a general disinclination to work of any kind".

Join Nicola Jarvis, tutor at the Royal School of Needlework, as she teaches you the skills of hand embroidery. Nicola Jarvis is a globally-renowned artist who uses embroidery in a range of art, design and textile applications.

Discover how to delve back further into your British family history with the help and guidance of our genealogy specialist. This in-depth workshop will guide you through how to research your family prior to 1840.

Roger Waters - Us and Them - 2018 European Tour No support act, On stage 8:00pm prompt. Artists performing: Roger Waters.: Tickets avaiable.

On 7th July 2018 we will be holding our annual Festival on Netherton Park in Dudley. The day regularly sees over 7000 visitors attending each year. This year will be the thirteenth year we have put on the event with it growing every year becoming the largest of its type in the area.

Bournville Village is showcasing: a once-overgrown and now restored urban cottage garden; a north-facing acre informal garden; a jungle meets cottage style garden and a fun garden.

Enjoy a great day out, cycling along quiet country lanes and exploring the wonderful Warwickshire countryside setting off from the beautiful historic site of Packwood House NT, Packwood Lane, Lapworth B94 6AT.

Family BoxerciseSEN is a community project based in Solihull supporting families living with additional need to get active. It’s for age 6+, no maximum age limit. Please refer to flyer for more info.

Psychostick. Artists performing: Psychostick.: Tickets avaiable.

One of the best-loved comedies ever written, Twelfth Night is a beautifully lyrical, pacey and hilarious farce, with an array of notable characters and iconic scenes.

The Breeders plus special guests. Artists performing: The Breeders.: Tickets avaiable.

Deep in the beautiful Northumbrian countryside a terrifying mystery and a legendary nemesis await the arrival of the world’s greatest detective. When the wife of Doctor Watson suddenly disappears, a desperate quest to find her begins.

Theatre Fun with David Eden. Suitable for ages 2-4. Thursdays (term-time only), 10.30am – 12.30pm. Creating new drama activities for young children – with a little help from the grown-ups! We will unlock their imagination using movement, mime, and storytelling, and discover a whole new world of play.

Drama Adventures with Toni Midlane. Suitable for ages 2-4 years. Fridays (term-time only) 10.30 – 12 noon. Energetic and highly interactive drama adventures for pre school children including movement, music, imaginative play and crafts.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see a certified Jazz Genius at work alongside the award winning Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra... The name “James Morrison” is known throughout the world for his sheer brilliance as a jazz musician and an all round entertainer.

Hardline: Tickets avaiable.

¾-acre plant collectors garden with unusual plants and many different varieties of acers, hostas, shrubs. Woodland walk, large koi pool. Covered tea area with home-made cakes. Come and see for yourselves, you wont be disappointed.

Yarningham, Birmingham’s fibre festival returns for its third edition in July, featuring dyers and independent producers from across the UK and beyond. The Yarningham team have carefully selected the best dyers, suppliers and producers for a weekend celebrating all things yarn.

Following the success of the previous two years, the city’s favourite funfair, Wolverhampton Fiesta will be making a grand return for a jam-packed weekend full of entertainment, rides and stage performances perfect for a family day out.

Join Illyria this summer for Gilbert and Sullivan’s hugely popular operetta, The Pirates of Penzance. Full of great tunes and a plot that twists and turns, The Pirates of Penzance is a delightful farce of a classic that is fun for all ages. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895.

Loads of space on the large free car park,Level access and facilities for the disabled. Warm welcome,friendly people,great atmosphere. No dress code ,come in whatever makes you comfortable. Large comfortable club room with wooden dance floor. Well stocked bar open from 7.30pm - 11pm. Raffle & Door draw.

Take on our Skydive Challenge in 2018! There are few things more thrilling than freefalling from 10,000 feet at 120mph. For 2018 we have teamed up with Skydive Tilstock so you can experience a tandem jump and fly through the skies just like your favourite comic book hero!

Join jewellery designer/maker Rhiannon Palmer and learn how to create stunning necklaces from concrete. A finalist in the Etsy Award 2016, Rhiannon has hosted these workshops at a range of London venues including the London Craft Club and the Museum of London.

The Herbert’s famous free Early Years Exhibition for families returns with World of Play. Enter into a world of imagination and open-ended learning, where children can play in a place of possibilities.

B’Opera – First Songs with Zoë Challenor. Suitable for ages 0-4 years. Mondays (term-time only), 10.30am – 12.30pm. B’Opera creates beautiful music for tiny ears through interactive performances for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups.

Baby Bhangra. Suitable for ages 1-5 years. Tuesdays (term-time only), 10.30am – 12.30pm. On Tuesdays we’re going to strut our stuff… Dance is a perfect way to develop co-ordination and movement skills and a fun way to exercise – and everyone can join in!

Trembling Bells. Artists performing: Trembling Bells.: Tickets avaiable.

Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po in a show full of love and laughter as they explore the magical world of Teletubbyland. Look out for the Tubby Phone, Noo-Noo and the Sun Baby in a fun, bright and safe world which captures young children’s imaginations and encourages them to explore the world around them.

Hayseed Dixie plus special guests. Artists performing: Hayseed Dixie.: Tickets avaiable.

Robin Hood and his band of merry men are feared by the richest of the land as they travel through Sherwood Forest stealing from the rich to give to the poor.

Bon Accord quartet will be providing an evening of gypsy jazz at the Trumpet, Bilston on Thursday, 19th July.

Three London chums decide that a boating trip up the Thames is just the ticket to help cure them of their imaginary ailments, including "a general disinclination to work of any kind".

The JQ Festival is a celebration of all things Jewellery Quarter bringing together local businesses, residents and communities for a three-day extravaganza filled with music, entertainment, workshops, tours, food and much more.

A talk by art historian and Conservation Assistant, Hannah Squire, learn about the variety of deeds and words used by women in Wolverhampton to help further the cause of women’s rights.

Snitterfield Bushes is one of our largest and varied reserves and so join us this July as we discover all it has to offer wildlife and you!

It’s back to the 90’s for our, new for summer, END OF TERM DISCO! No Matter What you Wannabee, you’ll want to Bring it All Back and Jump Around with the Common People like a Rock n Roll Star! It Only Takes a Minute to book your ticket – see if Everybody’s Free and live La Vida Loca with us! 18+ ONLY.

Be inspired by the fantastic beasts you’ll find throughout the Manor and in the De Morgan gallery, and over the course of this three day stone-carving workshop. Miranda Wakeman from Amerton Arts Studio will show you how to bring your own creation to life in a stone sculpture for you to take home.

Have some good old-fashioned fun as you discover the hobbies and pastimes that entertained Black Country folk from Victorian times to the 1930s.  

Get the family together, get sponsored, and get ready to make some messy memories when you tackle Messathon, the NSPCC’s fun, family obstacle course. You and your little messathletes will splatter through mud, swoosh along the water slide and scramble over hay bales. And it’s all for a good cause.

Faith Evans - The King and I’ Album tour Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Faith Evans.: Tickets avaiable.

K9 Search UK & The Friends & Residents of Buffery Park brings you another fun filled family day out. Bouncy Castles Face-Painting Fun Dog Show Charity & Trade Stalls Hot & Cold Refreshments Plus much, much, more. For further information please visit the website link. Event opens to the public at 11am

The Skatalites. Artists performing: The Skatalites.: Tickets avaiable.

Vast array of flowers and ornamental grasses, incl National Collections of Anemone nemorosa, Sanguisorba and Aster novae-angliae. Choc-a-bloc with plants, our Library Garden is a well labelled reference book illustrating the unusual, exciting and even some long-lost treasures.

Step back in time with a visit to this inspirational ½-acre garden which incorporates country cottage planting at its very best. Unusual rhododendrons, acers, shrubs and perennials planted in mixed borders.

Immaculately maintained, medium-sized, urban garden with curving borders surrounding a formal lawn punctuated with delicate acers and contemporary sculpture. Seating by a Victorian-style fish pond with a fountain and waterfall offers a peaceful setting to enjoy the tranquillity of this elegant garden.

A large (over acre) but secluded city garden framed by mature trees. There are extensive lawns and herbaceous borders with a wide range of planting creating several distinct areas. Decks, pergolas and patios offer a variety of places to sit and reflect.

drop in session for babies and toddlers with messy and sensory play

Discover how to make your very own shelter in the woods, will you be able to make it waterproof using just what you find in the woods?

Visit our birds on the lake to see how birds fish for food, will you spot the beautiful kingfisher or heron hunting.

Join Dom Breadmore, the Creative Director of Ludic Rooms, to explore the realm of play. Ludic Rooms is a Coventry gem bridging the gap between the digital and real worlds creating playful things that bring joy. Enjoy this talk exploring our shared play heritage and revealing the exciting present and future of play.

Bon Accord quartet will be providing an evening of gypsy jazz at Bournville Social Club on Tue. 24th July.

Start the holidays by going nuts about nature, we’ll be playing games, hunting down creatures and of course having loads of fun along the way!

Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s best-loved romantic comedy. Let yourself be whisked away on a thrilling journey to the most magical of forests and meet star-crossed lovers, playful fairies and hilarious travelling players.

Rough, tough and always rocking, King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys have appeared at festivals, in concert and at clubs throughout the UK and Europe – and they still play the Birmingham Jazz Festival, where they have headlined for an unprecedented 14 years. In that time they have performed alongside B.B.

Now in its fifth thrilling year and showcasing the finest in traditional circus thrills and skills, Cirque Berserk!

Our biennial Print Prize exhibition aims to champion and celebrate the exciting range of contemporary print-makers producing original printed artworks within the UK. Selected artists also have the opportunity to be rewarded for their talents, with a top cash prize of £1,000!

Bon Accord Quartet will be providing an session of gypsy jazz at Katie Fitzgerald’s, Stourbridge on Thursday, 26th July.

It’s not Halloween but don’t forget about our brilliant bats, get batty and play our games and find out what they get up to!

Come on a woodland adventure, what will we find there? Play our wacky woodland games and have a fun forest time.

Join us for some fairy tale fun as we enter the magical woodland, cast a magic spell and find our friendly fairies and goblins.

Funtopia is a fantastic fun-packed event which is perfect for tots to tweens. Open 10am-4pm. Filled with bouncy castles, obstacle course, activity inflatables, crazy golf, under 5’s area, circus skills, interactive play system and much more!

Every day excluding Sundays. This summer is all about play and we will be offering a different craft activity every day to keep you entertained throughout the holidays. Imaginations will soar as we make monsters, mermaids, jet packs, kites, sock puppets and so much more!

A two day event to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Cannon Hill Park is brought to you by Magic of Thailand.

When Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map amongst the possessions of the late ’Captain’ Billy Bones, it hurtles him in to a cat and mouse game with dangerous pirates, taking him across the world to ’Treasure Island’.

Steve Earle & The Dukes Plus The Mastersons. Artists performing: Steve Earle.: Tickets avaiable.

Earthless. Artists performing: Earthless.: Tickets avaiable.

A long garden approx 210ft x 30ft divided by arches and pathways. Plenty to explore incl wildlife pond,corner arbour, cottage garden and hanging baskets leading to formal garden with box-lined pathways, well, stocked borders, gazebo and chicken house then through to raised seating area, overlooking Pype Hayes golf...

Shrink down with us to discover the wold of mini mice and their friends the mighty mole! Play lots of games and have loads of fun with these cuddly creatures.

Use our nets to hunt for some beautiful butterflies and turn into a bee in a buzzing game.

Bugs come in all different shapes and sizes, can you tell your shield bugs from your leaf bug? See what you can find as we go on a bug hunt with nets and pots.

Head into our wicked woods for some amazing games and activities for an afternoon of fun.

Fiona Johnston plays Professor Challenger in this one-woman show. The high-energy adventurous yarn is written by Jonathan Goodwin, and directed by Gary Archer.

Mad Caddies Plus Special Guests Buster Shuffle. Artists performing: Mad Caddies.: Tickets avaiable.

Every Thursday and Friday during August, come along to discover what Beastly activities we have in store for you!

Why should den building be just for the older kids?! Head out and help us make dens for teddIES and maybe even a toddler or two.

Is it a bird? Is it a bat? Is it a dragonfly? What’s that high up in the sky? Come run round with these high flyers and play loads of games all about them.

Where does a badger live? What about a squirrel? Find out as you learn all about animals and their homes.

Learn how to identify hedgerow species and how to tell whether a hedge is in good condition. Indoor training session followed by a practical surveying session out on the nature reserve.

An indoor talk about bats followed by an after dark walk around the reserve with bat detectors to see/hear them.

Treating and Cheating: Violence, intimidation, vote rigging and ballads, just another day in a Coventry election campaign. A talk by archivist Carolyn Ewing. From ballots to ballads, come and discover more about the political shenanigans in Coventry during the 18th and early 19th centuries.

The UK’s best-selling classical crossover artist of all time returns to the stage featuring a stunning collection of our best loved songs along with tracks from his new studio album ‘True Stories’.

With a breathtaking explosion of dance, fire and illusion, Company of Dreams transports you to the exotic, dangerous and magical world of the Arabian Nights.

Experience The Sixties show that’s wowing audiences around the world, selling out and headlining venues from the Palladium to Old Trafford. Relive the music with the spectacular sounds of The Zoots!

The Dickies: Tickets avaiable.

Help us find all the colours of summer and get arty outdoors as we go on a summer adventure.

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World in this interactive new show for all the family. Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs.

Oh those naughty night time creatures, how do they find their food without a torch? Can you help them?

Jaya The Cat. Artists performing: Jaya The Cat.: Tickets avaiable.

’The Supersonic 70s’ are a 6 piece ‘100% live’ band, with both male & female lead vocals featuring the incredible ‘Cat suited wondergirl’ Janey Bombshell, one of the finest female singers in the UK.

Find out about these great animals and their super senses and play loads of games along the way.

A special chance for our smaller guests to look in the pond. They will also go on a trail and play some froggy games.

The Aguilar Blumenfled Project featuring Barry: Tickets avaiable.

Dara is one of the most recognisable faces on British TV, as host of the hugely successful Mock The Week, Star Gazing Live, Robotwars and Go8Bit. Catch one of the most charismatic, intelligent, fast-talking and downright funny live performers working today in this brand new show for 2018.

or are there? Can you complete the challenge to create a gigantic picture made only with natural materials? Can you paint with mud? Finally, make a leaf crown to take home. Suitable for children aged (4+). Please note dogs are not permitted on this session.

The Festival of Quilts is Europe’s ultimate quilting destination and takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from 9-12th August 2018.

Explore what’s going on undergroud, find out what’s hiding down there, you never know what you might discover.

Europe’s Official 1980’s Multi-Tribute Concert featuring 25 chart topping pop icons authentically recreated with live band and awesome dancers. Performing over 35 chart topping smash-hits live in concert, with tributes to Duran Duran, The Human League, Kim Wilde, Culture Club, Madonna, Wham!

Ever wonder what lives in the pond with the frogs and the toads? Come along and find out as we go dipping for frogs and more.

Aren’t bugs brilliant? What will you find on our great big bug hunt? Can you be the best buzzy bee and make lots of honey in our bugtastic game?

Bringing the hits of Boyzone and Westlife.

The nation’s favourite pub landlord turns pop-up publican and invites you to his raucous saloon. Comedy, music and variety are all on tap in this headline show led by the ringmaster of rabble rousing. The guvnor returns for one night only, so ladies and gents place your orders now!

Join us for an evening of outdoor Yoga, surrounded by the sights and sounds of Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve. With a focus on quietening your mind and connecting with nature, this session is open to all abilities.

Mud isn’t just there to get us dirty, it can be used for so much, from art to helping out our animal friends, come find out what you can use it for.

Discover the rarely seen backstage areas of the theatre this half-term as The REP invites you to be an audience member, set builder, prosthetics maker or even an Assistant Stage Manager!

3-4pm Folk Workshop with The Destroyers-Open to music enthusiasts of all ages and levels. An opportunity to explore your instruments and music alongside the renowned musicians from The Destroyers. 4-5pm Family Fun Music Workshop- Bring your instruments and your voice. Ideal for all music lovers young and old.

What birds can you spot as we go birdwatching, will the friendly robins come out to say hello, can you build a nest fit for a blue tit?

What happens on the reserve at night, find out more about our secret night time friends.

Discover how to make your very own shelter in the woods, will you be able to make it waterproof using just what you find in the woods?

Still cheeky, irreverent and much loved, it’s great to have East 17 opening the show. Original members John Hendy and Terry Coldwell are joined now by Ivor Novello award winning singer Robbie Craig. Next up is one of the biggest UK boybands in history.

Can you smell like a badger? Hear like a rabbit? Feel like a mole or even see as well as an owl? Find out as we explore using our senses.

Journey with us to our magical woodland, concoct a magic potion, help out the fairy queen and make some mud trolls.

Collabro are the world’s most successful Musical Theatre group. They met in 2014 above a pub in London for their first rehearsal and only a month later went on to rouse the whole of the Hammersmith Apollo into a standing ovation during their first ever public performance of Stars in their first audition for...

Join us for summer fun this holiday as we head out and about to have some really wild fun.

In this one-off Summer special to celebrate Telford’s 50th birthday, Doreen presents some of her favourite moments, sketches and videos from the past four years of doing her one-woman shows.

We’ve teamed up with Take Flight Aviation to offer you the chance to experience a real life, movie style Loop the Loop in an aeroplane!

They are a group of seriously inspirational people. Regular folk like you and I but the sound they produce is amazing. BIG Sing Gospel Voices give people who desire to sing, unique performance opportunities and teaching by expert tutors.

Enjoy a summers evening at Brandon Marsh with locally produced beer and cider amongst other drinks and food whist enjoying local entertainment. You can also join in with our produce and photography show - could you grow the longest runner bean or do you bake the fluffiest sponge cake?

If you’re one of the growing crowds of people who are getting frustrated with staying in on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and your only choice of entertainment is what’s on TV and your pets. Then let this be the last weekend of this. All you need to do is come and learn salsa with Uksalsafeet.

Simple Minds and The Pretenders with Very Special Guest KT Tunstall. Artists performing: Simple Minds, KT Tunstall, The Pretenders.: Tickets avaiable.

Paw Patrol Live 2018: Tickets avaiable.

Sean Paul. Artists performing: Sean Paul, Charlie Sloth, Fatman Scoop.: Tickets avaiable.

Folksy Theatre presents ’The Princess & the Giant’, Based on the Children’s book by Caryl Hart, illustrated by Sarah Warburton. The production will be filled with Folksy’s touch of live music, bold characters and audience interaction. Princess Sophie is fed up.

Reverend Peytons Big Damn Band: Tickets avaiable.

Would you be able to find your way round using just a compass and some instructions? Find out as we head out on a mapping adventure!

See what bugs you can find as we head out on a bug hunt and of course play some creepy crawly games too!

We’re off looking for ducks and we’re going to have a quacking good time.

Come see if you can spot and even ctach a dazzling dragonfly or nifty newt.

PNB Rock Catch These Vibes Tour. Artists performing: PNB Rock.: Tickets avaiable.

People think the outdoors is quiet, but listen to that sound, everything from the caws of crows to the buzzing of bees, get ready to play loads of noisy games.

Folksy Theatre presents Shakespeare’s ’Love’s Labour’s Lost’. The production will be filled with Folksy’s touch of live music, bold characters and audience interaction. The King of Navarre and his lords swear off food, women, and sleep in order to study for three years.

Pioneers of the Synthesiser featuring Gary Numan tribute Pat Martin & The Liquid Engineers + Kraftwerk tribute Man Machine: Tickets avaiable.

We’re on a summer adventure come rain or shine, even without the hot sun you can still see it’s summertime, join us for lots of fun and games.

A way to spend a few hours in the open air sharing the towpath space & meeting traders who live & work on the canals. Traders will be moored along both sides of the Birmingham Mainline canal alongside Arena Birmingham. Arts, Crafts & many "Not on the High Street" goods.

If you go down to the woods today you’re sure of a big surprise as we’ll be there having fun in our fantastic forest with lots of games and activities.

Join us as we do a bat craft before playing some batty games and going on a bat hunt with our special bat detectors.

Wildlife Explorers is the junior section of the RSPB for children aged between 8 and 12 years old. Here at Sandwell Swans our aim is to enthuse and engage children with nature by having fun learning about wildlife and the natural world through a mixture of outdoor activities, games, stories and crafts.

Boyz II Men Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Boyz II Men.: Tickets avaiable.

1 acre garden surrounding converted public house. Divided into smaller areas with a mix of shrub borders, azalea and fuchsia, herbaceous and bedding, orchard, kitchen garden with large greenhouse and wild flower meadow. Pergola walk, formal fish pool, pond, bog garden and lawns.

eppa Pig and friends are back in the brand new live show Peppa Pig’s Adventure! Join Peppa as she gets ready to go on an exciting camping trip to the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe.

Tweet to Woo! Can you hear that noise, we’re going on a bird hunt, making them a snack and testing our nest building skills on this fun afternoon out.

There’s so much going on right under out feet, we’re going to be finding out what lives there and why!

Nightclub event for people with learning disabilities or learning difficulties, a great place for you to come and experience a nightclub within a safe environment. also a great place for you to meet new friends.

Can you survive the last few days of the summer holidays? Train in the way of the animals and learn their survival skills.

Come and discover what lurks in the murky depths of our pond, can you find the mysterious newt?

Fancy your chances or walking the plank or see yourself in a beautiful castle, come along as we build dens fit for a princess and secret pirate hide outs.

We’re making mud fossils and playing loads of dinosaur games during this session fit for the next dino discoverer.

Kevin Hart: The Irresponsible Tour Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Kevin Hart.: Tickets avaiable.

Those baby animals sure are cute, but how do they keep safe? Get ready to play lots of games and look after our cuddly toy creatures as we had out and learn all about baby animals and their families.

Moseley Folk Festival 2018: Tickets avaiable.

Disappear Here was a project that aimed to bring together nine writers and nine film-makers to make a series of films about the Coventry ring road. Coventry ring road (A4053) runs a mere 2.25 miles around the centre of Coventry and inspires numerous love/hate relationships.

Luxury Picnic, Prosecco and a British Classic - what more could you ask for? Presenting our very first Outdoor Theatre in partnership with @Chapterhouse Theatre Company, Sense and Sensibility live at the Pavilion.

Small suburban garden 60 ft x 30 ft with lots of roses, hemerocallis, well stocked borders and fruit trees. Greenhouse with tomatoes, cucumbers and grape vine. Productive vegetable garden.

LA Guns: Tickets avaiable.

Passenger. Artists performing: Passenger.: Tickets avaiable.

Join the Brandon Marsh Conversation Volunteers for a guided walk around Brandon Marsh, learning from the people who have been caring for the reserve for years.

Rose Tattoo plus Girlschools. Artists performing: Rose Tattoo.: Tickets avaiable.

Beth Rowley. Artists performing: Beth Rowley.: Tickets avaiable.

The Devil Makes Three. Artists performing: The Devil Makes Three.: Tickets avaiable.

An exhibition celebrating the Art and Poetry of Lizzie Siddal. Only the second solo exhibition of her artwork, this exhibition reinstates Lizzie Siddal as an important and influential artist and poet.

The UK’s authoritative Queen concert show, played absolutely live in a two-hour rock spectacle! Join the ultimate celebration of one the biggest bands to have ever graced the stage – Queen.

Camel Playing Moonmadness in its entirety plus other classic tracks. Artists performing: Camel.: Tickets avaiable.

ICE - The International Comics Expo is a unique comic convention based in Birmingham UK. The convention is a great day out for all the family and is only £15 in advance via our website for early bird entry at 10am or the same on the door from 11.00. Kids under 14 go for free!

Officially UK’s No1 George Michael tribute for 2017. Robert ignites the stage with his authentic tribute to George Michael - one of the most successful vocalists of our time. Delivering a powerhouse performance of both George Michaels’ biggest hits and all the greatest songs of Wham!

Join professional wildlife cameraman Steve Watts and explore the skills needed for both still and motion camera work.

Coventry Comic Con - Trader. Artists performing: Coventry Comic Con.: Tickets avaiable.

The AC/DC Experience & Maiden England. Artists performing: The AC/DC Experience.: Tickets avaiable.

Jaret Reddick Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Jaret Reddick.: Tickets avaiable.

The Tina Turner Experience: Tickets avaiable.

Are you up for a challenge and a bit of fun? Then join us on our 10K charity fun run within Handsworth Park, Birmingham organised by the Handsworth BHF Fundraising Group to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

50 Cent. Artists performing: 50 Cent.: Tickets avaiable.

Lost Horizons + Penelope Isles. Artists performing: Lost Horizons, Penelope Isles.: Tickets avaiable.

15 Years of Dirty Sanchez Live - Ft. Lee Dainton & Matthew Pritchard. Artists performing: Dirty Sanchez .: Tickets avaiable.

Soul/ Pop Legend, Dionne Warwick will be returning to the UK for her 2018 tour ‘Don’t Make Me Over’ Featuring the classic hits; ‘ Walk On By’, ‘Any One Who Had A Heart’, ‘Do You Know The Way To San Jose’, ‘Don’t Make Me Over’, ‘Heartbreaker’ and many more!

This tour brings together five of Birmingham’s finest rock’n’roll heroes on one stage at the same time. A truly unique show...

Dionne Warwick. Artists performing: Dionne Warwick.: Tickets avaiable.

Laurel Plus Support. Artists performing: Laurel.: Tickets avaiable.

BIRMINGHAM MUSIC COMPETITION OPEN MIC UK 2018 AUDITION DATES RELEASED Music competition auditions dates for Birmingham Open Mic UK 2018 have been announced! Open Mic UK is coming to Birmingham with auditions at Concourse 22-23.

An outstanding one-woman show that celebrates the lives and music of three of the world’s greatest female performers: Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli and Dame Shirley Bassey.

Take on our Skydive Challenge in 2018! There are few things more thrilling than freefalling from 10,000 feet at 120mph. For 2018 we have teamed up with Skydive Tilstock so you can experience a tandem jump and fly through the skies just like your favourite comic book hero!

The Magic Gang Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: The Magic Gang.: Tickets avaiable.

Crown The Empire Plus Volumes & coldrain. Artists performing: Crown The Empire.: Tickets avaiable.

Leprous / Agent Fesco. Artists performing: Leprous.: Tickets avaiable.

Halestorm Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Halestorm.: Tickets avaiable.

Shania Twain - Shania NOW Tour Plus The Shires. Artists performing: Shania Twain.: Tickets avaiable.

Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets. Artists performing: Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets.: Tickets avaiable.

When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in danger! Waking up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell Stella what has happened.

I come from a Gospel background, and grew up singing in Sunday school songs like “Yes Jesus Loves Me” and “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands”, so when my uncle introduced me to the music of Ray Charles my parents were not very happy.

Bright Light Bright Light Plus Support. Artists performing: Bright Light Bright Light.: Tickets avaiable.

Wildlife Explorers is the junior section of the RSPB for children aged between 8 and 12 years old. Here at Sandwell Swans our aim is to enthuse and engage children with nature by having fun learning about wildlife and the natural world through a mixture of outdoor activities, games, stories and crafts.

Crafts, pond dipping, games and more at our Parkridge Centre in Solihull. Entry is free!

A series of 9 illustrated talks by David Brown to introduce the fascinating world of Moths and Butterflies. Advice on identification, classification and field techniques including moth traps.

Warwick/Johnson - Sonic Acoustic Attack tour: Tickets avaiable.

Teleman. Artists performing: Teleman.: Tickets avaiable.

Three Days Grace Plus special guests. Artists performing: Three Days Grace.: Tickets avaiable.

Col3trane Plus special guests. Artists performing: Col3trane.: Tickets avaiable.

Join us for our very popular Tunnel Teds event – a day to bring your furry friend along for a ted-tastic day of bear-themed fun on and around the canal! An event specially aimed at the under 7s (though everyone is welcome of course!

The Rifles Singles Tour. Artists performing: The Rifles.: Tickets avaiable.

Tom Speight Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Tom Speight .: Tickets avaiable.

Mid Shires Orchard Group are leading a day celebrating the wonders of English apples. Learn about different varieties, taste fresh apple juice and have a go at pressing (you can even bring your own apples to turn into juice for a donation).

Joanne Shaw Taylor: Tickets avaiable.

UK Construction Week – the UK’s largest gathering of Contractors, Consultants, Architects, Manufacturers, Project Managers, SME’s, and Developers, – returns to the NEC Birmingham for its fourth year from 9 - 11 October 2018.

Childcare Plus Support. Artists performing: Childcare.: Tickets avaiable.

Grand Designs Live, proudly sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements, returns from 10 -14 October at Birmingham’s NEC. Based on the Channel 4 series and presented by Kevin McCloud, the show offers visitors top expert advice, new product launches and specialist exhibitors in six project zones.

THE ALL-NEW SCUMMY MUMMIES SHOW Following their sell-out UK tour, the Scummy Mummies are back with a brand new comedy show. New songs! New sketches! New catsuits! And even some new jokes! Join Ellie and Helen as they celebrate the scummier side of parenting, from drinking wine at teatime to hiding from the PTA.

Sea Girls + The Pale White. Artists performing: Sea Girls.: Tickets avaiable.

The Daniel Wakeford Experience Plus Special Guest. Artists performing: The Daniel Wakeford Experience .: Tickets avaiable.

New for 2018 we will be heading out on an Autumn Reserves Tour to enjoy the autumn colour of Ufton Fields, Bubbenhall Wood and Meadow and Wappenbury and Old Nun Wood. With the help of our Woodland Officer we will explore these beautiful reserves, discover what species call it home and learn how the land is managed.

Imperial Leisure - The Art Of Saying Nothing 10th anniversary tour Plus New Town Kings. Artists performing: Imperial Leisure.: Tickets avaiable.

Pure McCartney feat Tony Coburn as Paul McCarntey: Tickets avaiable.

K.FLAY Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: K.FLAY.: Tickets avaiable.

Stepback - the 90s concert. Artists performing: Peter Andre, B*Witched, S Club, East 17, Blazin' Squad, Big Brovaz, Booty Luv, 5live, Vengaboys.: Tickets avaiable.

Choose your distance - take on a 5km or 10km route around one of the largest urban parks in Europe. Aim for a personal best or take your time, either way, by tying your laces and clocking up the kilometres for Mencap you’re helping people with a learning disability live the life they choose. Have kids?

Punky Meadows & Frank DiMino of Angel: Tickets avaiable.

Black Honey. Artists performing: Black Honey.: Tickets avaiable.

Corky Laing plays Mountain: Tickets avaiable.

Headlining at Whitby & Clitheroe Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festivals; Corky will be playing the final show of his 70th Birthday Celebration Tour at The Robin 2 on Monday 15th October The legendary Mountain drummer, songwriter, singer and raconteur from Montreal Canada, will be accompanied by his band, Chris Shutters,

Brian Jonestown Massacre Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: The Brian Jonestown Massacre.: Tickets avaiable.

Jack White Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Jack White.: Tickets avaiable.

"...a great night - Just like it used to be!" A Black Country Night Out is one of the longest running shows in the Midlands, over the years it has starred some of the truly great local entertainers such as Aynuk & Ayli, Tommy Mundon, Dolly Allen and Giggetty.

Matt Linnen plus support. Artists performing: Matt Linnen.: Tickets avaiable.

From The Jam. Artists performing: From The Jam.: Tickets avaiable.

We’ve teamed up with Take Flight Aviation to offer you the chance to experience a real life, movie style Loop the Loop in an aeroplane!

The Ultimate day out for wedding inspiration is back for 2018! The West Midlands Wedding Fair is back at NAEC Stoneleigh Park this autumn from 20-21 October. The West Midlands show is ideally located for brides from Warwick, Birmingham, Coventry, Rugby, Banbury and across the West Midlands.

Sam Amidon Plus Support. Artists performing: Sam Amidon.: Tickets avaiable.

Antarctic Monkeys Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Antarctic Monkeys.: Tickets avaiable.

Ash + special guests. Artists performing: Ash.: Tickets avaiable.

Eric Martin (The Voice of Mr Big). Artists performing: Eric Martin.: Tickets avaiable.

drop in session for babies and toddlers with messy and sensory play

Luisa Omielan Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Luisa Omielan .: Tickets avaiable.

Join us as we explore our nature reserve as we use binoculars to spot flying birds and look out for autumn signs.

There’s so much fun to have when the leaves start to fall, collect leaves of all shapes, sizes and colours, make them into a natural collage or a big pile to jump in.

Lucy Spraggan + Special Guests. Artists performing: Lucy Spraggan.: Tickets avaiable.

BC Camplight Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: BC Camplight.: Tickets avaiable.

Learn all about this night flying mammal and how they live in our gardens and parks. Play lots of fun games and make a craft.

Would you be able to survive outside this winter? Come find out as you discover how to make a survival den in the woods, to keep warm and sheltered away from the cold.

Heels of Hell 2018 Starring Sharon Needles + Alaska: Tickets avaiable.

Throughout the day, a mix of indoor and outdoor tuition will give you the opportunity to learn a variety of common autumn birds found across Brandon Marsh during the autumn.

Find out about hedgehogs and their night time lives, what do they eat? Where are they in Winter? Plus make a mud hedgehog too!

How many colours can you find in nature? Look closely as the colours start to change, try your hand and bark rubbings and make a leafy lantern to take home.

Richard Thompson Plus Joan Shelley. Artists performing: Richard Thompson.: Tickets avaiable.

why not dress up and come and play some spooky games. You will make some magic potions and learn which animals are brave enough to be out and about on halloween.

Fickle Friends Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Fickle Friends.: Tickets avaiable.

Sophie Hunger Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Sophie Hunger.: Tickets avaiable.

Hello to one and all. I am Doctor John Dolittle a very famous Doctor. I’m a bit wackyactually but you will get used to that. Some of you may have heard of me (good for you) and some may have not - but you will now. I am not a normal run of the mill Doctor. I was once but I really did not like my patients.

Come and join us for an evening of fun and have a go at carving your own pumpkin. Embark on our bat trail and take home some Halloween goodies.

Wildlife Explorers is the junior section of the RSPB for children aged between 8 and 12 years old. Here at Sandwell Swans our aim is to enthuse and engage children with nature by having fun learning about wildlife and the natural world through a mixture of outdoor activities, games, stories and crafts.

Nightclub event for people with learning disabilities or learning difficulties, a great place for you to come and experience a nightclub within a safe environment. also a great place for you to meet new friends.

Harry Manx: Tickets avaiable.

State Champs + Seaway + Stand Atlantic + Woes. Artists performing: State Champs.: Tickets avaiable.

The Smyths. Artists performing: The Smyths.: Tickets avaiable.

Fat Freddy's Drop. Artists performing: Fat Freddy's Drop.: Tickets avaiable.

Fat Freddy's Drop. Artists performing: Fat Freddy's Drop.: Tickets avaiable.

Chainska Brassika Plus Bare Jams: Tickets avaiable.

Join us for a fantastic night of pre-Christmas Entertainment Including a free after show Party with our resident DJ!

Rainbow Kitten Surprise plus special guests. Artists performing: Rainbow Kitten Surprise.: Tickets avaiable.

Press To Meco. Artists performing: Press To Meco.: Tickets avaiable.

Tide Lines. Artists performing: Tide Lines.: Tickets avaiable.

Leading original specialist fair with up to 90 exhibitors selling fine antique and collectable glass including contemporary artists showing their own work.

Boy Jumps Ship. Artists performing: Boy Jumps Ship.: Tickets avaiable.

The Watch: Tickets avaiable.