Vivid Trip at Vivid Projects
A compelling day of eclectic exhibits curated by Frontiers Festival (see above) in association with Birmingham Conservatoire. Ten pieces comprising film, music, performance, spoken word and visuals with artists including Patrick Ellis, Susannah Self and Wilson Leywantono. Dip into the sharpest cutting edge of the city’s art scene.
Sat 1 Apr 10am – 4pm at Vivid Projects Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley St, Birmingham B5 5RT www.frontiersmusic.org

Family Saturday at the Ikon
Bring the kids to one of Birmingham’s most creative and imaginative art spaces and expose them to a raft of beautiful art with activities, inspired by the current exhibition. Laid on free to engage the next gen’s creative, inquisitive minds. Great eats at the new Yorks at Ikon cafe too…
Sat 1 Apr 1pm at the Ikon Gallery, 1 Oozells Square Brindleyplace B1 2HS ikon-gallery.org

We Want Less at Suki 10C Digbeth’s Most Hated Club Night
Digbeth’s self-proclaimed most hated club night returns for an attack on your very soul. Live music from local rockers Mr. George’s Famous Last Words and the psychedelically tinged ramblings of Primary Colours with new EP ‘Jam’. Several DJ’s with a remit to play ‘whatever the fuck we like’ should keep things interesting until the early hours.
Fri 31 Mar 9pm at Suki 10C 21 Bordesley St, Birmingham B5 5LY www.facebook.com

Alternative Dubstep Orchestra refugees benefit at the Dark Horse Moseley 
A benefit for Kings Heath Action for Refugees with all money raised going to the Aegean Solidarity Network. It’s a pay what you feel event so, as it’s a good cause, feel generous. Alternative Dubstep Orchestra are an exciting live experience and can be relied upon to get even the most recalcitrant dance muscles twitching.
Fri 31 Mar 10pm at the Dark Horse 145 Alcester Rd, Birmingham B13 8JP www.darkhorsemoseley.co.uk

Make It Reggae at 1000 Trades
DJ Joe Turner spinning the best Jamaican rhythms with Mr. Jerk’s street food providing the delicious flavours. Big tunes, big tastes and free entry, Saturday night sorted.
Sat 1 Apr 8pm at 1000 Trades, 16 Frederick St, Birmingham B1 3HE www.facebook.com

Agents of Evolution live at Cogs
The gothic steam punk energy of Cogs was invented for Agents of Evolution’s nightmare noise who take the synth soundtracks of classic horror as their starting premise. Think Argento and Carpenter blended into a musical pulp through the sharp prism of Swans and Foetus. Nostalgic and modern but assuredly unique, they make a beautiful live racket.
Sat 1 Apr 9pm at Cogs, 61 Newhall St, Birmingham B3 3RB www.facebook.com

Culture Collective at the Actress and Bishop 
Who doesn’t love live music and a laid back, happy vibe on a Sunday? Culture Collective will foster this and more with their infectious sunshine rhythms and friendly banter. We can’t think of a better way to end one free week and get ready for the next.
Sun 2 Apr 9pm at the Actress and Bishop 36 Ludgate Hill, Birmingham B3 1EH www.facebook.com