Events Calendar

OVER A HUNDRED ENTRIES ALREADY !! We’ve just spent our first day listening to entries for new songwriting competition SONGCRITIC.As ever the talent out there is outstanding and whittling these down to five per heat is gonna be tough !But keep them coming ! There is very little as joyful as listening to new incredible songs ... Read more

Drop in at The Red Lion and participate in our weekly quiz! £100 prize bar tab up for grabs!

Open mic night every Wednesday at The Actress and Bishop with our alternating hosts Joe Oakes & Levi Washington.The best in live and local music from 20:00.Contact us at info@theactressandbishop.co.uk if you would like to perform.

Bringing footfall to the Jewellery Quarter over the festive periodWorking with local businesses, the JQBID helps to transform the Quarter into a winter wonderland with dazzling Christmas window displays. Over 70 venues decorate their windows in festive displays which are then promoted as a walking trail by the JQBID.  The trail is published in printed ... Read more

Loose Ends are back at the Jam House, following their sell out show last year!This British R&B trio became one of the biggest acts in the urban dance scene, with a string of hits throughout the 1980s.Formed of Carl McIntosh (vocals, guitar), Jane Eugene (vocals) and Steve Nichol (keyboards), the band released their debut single, ... Read more

Explore Mexico through regional flavours and delicacies. Together we will traverse Mexico studying spirit production, history, tradition, politics, climate, food culture and superstition, and how there is a whole world of agave spirits to explore ranging from Tequila to Mezcal, Raicilla to Sotol and even Bacanora for good measure.

Bringing footfall to the Jewellery Quarter over the festive periodWorking with local businesses, the JQBID helps to transform the Quarter into a winter wonderland with dazzling Christmas window displays. Over 70 venues decorate their windows in festive displays which are then promoted as a walking trail by the JQBID.  The trail is published in printed ... Read more

Sleeping Beauty (24th November-9th December)Affordable, family panto is back in Birmingham this Christmas!Celebrate the 7th anniversary of our legendary festive fun with our MOST DREAMY SHOW YET!Once upon a time in a land far away, the beautiful Princess Aurora is given a twenty-first birthday present she will never forget. By pricking her finger on an ... Read more

We love Christmas! A chance to spend time with friends and family, a time of giving and spreading joy, and the magic of warming up with a hot toddy or mulled wine…

Nurture The Child / Challenge The Adult features immersive and thought provoking original contemporary jazz by a quartet of highly acclaimed musicians, led by guitarist Harry Christelis. 

Live music every Friday & Saturday at The Actress & Bishop.Catch Jake Henry live 3rd November bringing you the best in covers and classics from 20:00, followed by resident DJ until 02:30.Free entry – DM us to reserve an area!

A night celebrating the diverse nature of dance music. Featuring a mix of musical genres from classic house to chill out, via soul, jazz, hip-hop, funk, post-punk and broken beats. Featuring well known classics and modern unknowns from the likes of Salsoul/ Philadelphia International/ Compost Records/ K7/ Strictly Rhythm/ Acid Jazz/ Tru Thoughts/ Grand Central/ ... Read more