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The weather is still looking good and our venues in the Jewellery Quarter continue to have plenty of things for you to do this August. Learn a new skill at one of the workshops, watch a play, or take the kids to a craft session. Hang out with friends and listen to live music or if you just want to relax in the sun, we have plenty of green spaces and beer gardens for you to enjoy.

Temper & Brown

Formally known as The Pig & Tail, this new Cajun inspired venue has a whole months worth of events for you to enjoy. With DJs playing on both Fridays and Saturdays, quizzes on Wednesdays and supper clubs on Thursdays, you are spoilt for choice.

Blue Orange Theatre

Now. Here. This. follows a group of four friends, who embark on a journey of self-reflection, exploring their past, the present, and their hopes for the future. The narrative unfolds as the characters share anecdotes, personal revelations, and humorous observations, creating a tapestry of shared experiences. 

Now. Here. This. is a thought-provoking musical that emphasizes the importance of living fully in the present moment.

Showings for this are on Friday 30th August at 7:30pm and Saturday 31st August at 3:00pm/7:30pm. Standard tickets are £15.

St. Paul’s Church JQ

Join St. Pauls Church JQ on Saturday 17th August for their summer fete, starting at 10:00am at finishing at 3:00pm. This is a great day out for the whole family as there is something for everyone! The popular Artisan Market will return so have a look around the stalls and pick up some handmade goodies. If you are into your cars then there will also be some classic ones on show for you to have a look at and when it’s finally time for you to relax, grab some pizza, take a seat and let the kids play on the bouncy castle.

Cemetery and Catacomb tours

The Friends of Key Hill and Warstone Lane Cemeteries have two tours for you this month, both on Sunday 11th August. On the first one you will learn the history of Warstone Lane Cemetery and get to see the exterior catacombs as well. Get tickets here. The second tour will be of the neighbouring Key Hill Cemetery where you will get to explore the rich history and captivating stories that lie within this historic burial ground. Get your tickets for this here.

The Coffin Works

The Coffin Works are celebrating their 10th birthday this year on Monday 28th October and they are hosting a project called “The Creative Works“. They are going to build a portfolio of creative responses to the Coffin Works to capture the essence of the museum and build an online “Exhibition” celebrating creativity and the Coffin Works hand-in-hand. Click here to read more and submit your work.

During the school holidays, they are also hosting FREE drop in craft sessions for you and your little one as part of the admission to the museum. A variety of activities are available every Friday at 12:00pm – 3:00pm so pay them a visit and get creative.

RBSA Gallery

There are three amazing exhibitions for you to take a look at this month. All three will run until Sunday 25th August.

Clare Pentlow ARBSA – Clare creates her artwork through the exploration of paper constantly refining and looking for perfection whilst embracing the versatile qualities of strength and fragility.

Bernie Moore RBSA – The paintings included in this solo show are of Breton dancers, caught off stage, between performances, showing their unwitting facial expressions, such as a stare, or glance, and in a world of their own.

Shenac Twiggs RBSA – Taking inspiration from antique jewellery, chandeliers, Haute Couture, and other highly jewelled and decorative pieces, influenced this Diamonds and Pearls series.

Stryx

The Amicus band are organising a pure acoustic afternoon music event at the Stryx Community Café and Arts Gallery on Saturday 24th August between 2:00pm and 5:00pm.

If you are interested in performing, DM them here for a 15 or 30 mins slot. The event will be inclusive, supportive and performers of all abilities and experience are welcome.

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