The West Midlands is a vibrant hub for drinks lovers, offering everything from hands-on gin crafting to immersive whisky tastings and behind-the-scenes brewery tours. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just love a tipple, here are some of the best drinks experiences in and around the region…
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There's nothing quite like a good cup of coffee to kickstart your day – or your afternoon… or your evening. Whether you're a flat-white fanatic or a latte lover, there are countless independent coffee shops scattered around Birmingham and the West Midlands. These little gems offer more than just…
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By Alex Nicholson-Evans As we approach the middle of August, we also approach the end of 100 Days of Creativity which runs until 26 August. I wanted to take one last opportunity to share with you some of my highlights for the fortnight ahead. This one is a bumper edition as, in addition to some…
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By Alex Nicholson-Evans, City Curator It’s fair to say that Birmingham’s creative scene is incredibly rich and diverse. Over the last 11 weeks you’ve had the opportunity to enjoy world-class theatre, to experience the work of globally renowned artists, to discover new talent, to foster your own…
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By Alex Nicholson-Evans, City Curator This Sunday marks the half way point for 100 Days of Creativity and what a 50 days it’s been! We’ve had incredible festivals like Birmingham Design Festival, BSIDE and Flatpack. We’ve been treated to a whole host of fantastic exhibitions at galleries across the…
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By Alex Nicholson-Evans, Birmingham City Curator Wow, week 7! It’s another packed week ahead with plenty to choose from whether you’re in the mood for music, cinema, theatre, art or even VR. Choosing these four highlights is never easy but it’s a real pleasure to be able to draw out some of the…
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Birmingham and the West Midlands is buzzing with a huge variety of events this July, from unique festivals and world-class performances to incredible independent markets. Here’s a guide to what’s happening and where you need to be! Birmingham Indian Film Festival Date: June 27 - July 7, 2024…
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By Alex Nicholson-Evans, City Curator We are currently in the middle of Birmingham’s 100 Days of Creativity. An extensive programme of artistic events and activities taking place across the city from 19 May - 26 August. The programme is pretty extraordinary, there is something to do or experience…
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This week, Birmingham and the West Midlands dazzles with a variety of fantastic events! From inspiring art exhibitions to exciting film festivals and thrilling sports, make sure you get involved in the action. Here are some of our top picks! Birmingham Creates: The Open - Across Birmingham until…
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By Alex Nicholson-Evans, City Curator As I write this we’ve just hit day 33 of the 100 days of Creativity - it really has just flown by! Reflecting on the days just passed, I had the pleasure of experiencing a whole host of the events and activities within the programme. A personal highlight was…
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