Introduction to Beige Print Bay display at The Barber Institute
The Barber Institute holds lunchtime tours and talks every Tuesday to introduce visitors to their exhibitions, displays and collections. Each talk is 30 minutes long, no booking is required and they are free of charge. A great way to soak up some culture in a wonderful environment.
Tue 20 Sep, 1.15pm at The Barber Institute, Edgbaston, B15 2TS  barber.org.uk/

Latin Jam Sessions at The Cuban Embassy
Free drinks with your jamming? If you can play an instrument then bring it along to The Cuban Embassy and you’ll get free drinks as well as free entry. If you just want to relax and enjoy the music, the chilled out vibe is perfect for whiling away a few hours.
Tue 20 Sep 7pm at The Cuban Embassy, St. Mary’s Row, Moseley Birmingham, B13 8HW www.facebook.com

An American in Paris (dir: Vincente Minnelli, 1951, cert PG)
Gene Kelly’s toes are a twinkling big time in this luscious Gershwin scored musical. Includes a legenadary 17 minute dance sequence. What a wonderful way to spend a Tuesday evening.
Tue 20 Sep 7pm at Birmingham LGBT, Holloway Circus, Birmingham B1 1EQ www.journeyfilmclub.co.uk/

JORDAN MACKAMPA + special guests at Sunflower Lounge
Hailing from the Democratic Republic of Congo and growing up between London & Coventry, Jordan’s music unifies his family’s favourites from his Congolese roots, to his mother’s adoration of the great divas and his own love for the likes of Matt Corby, Lianne La Havas and Bombay Bicycle Club.
Wed 21 Sep 7pm at Sunflower Lounge, 76 Smallbrook Queensway, B5 4EG Birmingham www.facebook.com/

The Kneejerks at the Victoria
Following a decadent Summer break, your favourite Birmingham improvisers return – like idiot criminals – to the scene of the original crime: The Victoria, John Bright Street, Birmingham. Another amazing evening of improvised entertainment is guaranteed…and it’s FREE!
Wed 21 Sep 7.30pm at Victoria, 48 John Bright Street, Birmingham B1 1BN www.facebook.com/

Gregory Peck’s Jazz, Funk & Soul Open Mic Night at The Night Owl
The Night Owl is always a cool venue to spend time in, throw in some free live funk music and, if you’re that way inclined, bring along your own instruments to plug in and make some tuneful noise.
Wed 21 Sep 9pm at The Night Owl, Lower Trinity Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B9 4AG. www.facebook.com

Black Lab Open mic night
A open mic live event for solo artists register from 7:30 pm will be an amazing night of live music the best cocktails and craft beer.
Thu 22 Sep 7.30pm at Black Lab, 100 High Street Kings Heath, B14 7JZ Birmingham www.facebook.com/

COGnitive Jazz Therapy at Cogs Bar
Every Thursday, Cogs Bar hosts a Jazz themed night which features live bands, music and amazing people. This night used to be hosted at the Yardbird in Birmingham City Centre.
Thu 22 Sep, 7pm at Cogs Bar, 61 Newhall Street, Birmingham B3 3RB cogsbar.co.uk/

Ort Music Box
Bohemian musical mayhem at Birmingham’s least conformist hang-out. Confirmed acts include Reza, Philippa Walusimbi & Andrew Cockerill. Free entry, with a hat collection on the night. Proceeds going to Save the Ort.
Thu 22 Sep 8pm at Ort Cafe, 500-504 Moseley Road, B12 9 Birmingham www.facebook.com/

Cherry Reds 3rd Birthday! Featuring Martyn Nelson Swing & Jazz
To celebrate their third birthday in suitably sweet style Martin Nelson and the rhythm remedies play swing and jazz live downstairs at Cherrys John bright street.
Fri 23 Sep 6pm at Cherry Reds, 88-90 John Bright Street, B5 4 Birmingham www.facebook.com/

Folk In The Forest at Sandwell Valley
Hammocks, hot pots, camp fires and la musique! This will be the last one of 2016 so you better not miss it. Andrew Souter, Josh Herring and Tommo Barnes will be singing and playing. Hosted by northsidestudio and the RSPB in the beautiful Sandwell Valley, you can hardly believe you’re in Birmingham. Music in a sweet surrounding is the aim. Bring any acoustic instrument you like and enjoy an open mic session, some jams and a few performances from local talent.
Fri 23 Sep 7pm at Sandwell Valley RSPB reserve. www.facebook.com/

B-SIDE Festival and Dance Nuvo brings A Showcase of Hip-Hop Youth Dance Companies
Coming together at The Old Rep Theatre on the 24th of September will be a display of Hip Hop based dance companies from youth to Amateur level showing their Performance Pieces.
Sat 24 Sep 2pm at The Old Rep Theatre, Station Street, Birmingham B5 4DY www.facebook.com/

Hip-Hop Festival: Marso Kre8 at Hippodrome
Borrowing from Hip Hop culture’s competitions’ formats, “KRE8!” is a creative dance battle contest in a 2vs2 Bonnie and Clyde (Male+Female) concept. The question is what do you have to say? can you step out of your comfort zone? Improvise a narrative on the spot or push the limitations of a specific style of movement through experimentation ? 3 judges of various backgrounds including Hip Hop, Theatre/Contemporary dance and producing will decide whom the winning pair is!
Sat 24 Sep 6pm & Sun 25 Sep 1.30pm at Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst Street Birmingham B5 4TB www.facebook.com/

The 6-5 Specials Skiffle Band at the library
A trip down memory lane with music from ‘the 6-5 specials skiffle band’ performing songs from the golden age of skiffle.
Sat 24 Sep 1pm at Library of Birmingham Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2EA www.libraryofbirmingham.com/

Poets Place at the library
Organised by the Library of Birmingham and Apples & Snakes, Poets’ Place is an informal gathering of poets that meets twice a month. The Poets’ Place is an opportunity for local poets to meet like‐minded people, where poets can give and solicit feedback on poetry, or just sit back and write for a couple of hours without interruption. Poets’ Place can be used to make new friends, discover new poets, find out about poetry events, share and have your work critiqued, make useful connections, set a writing schedule.
Sat 24 Sep 3pm at Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square, B1 2EA www.libraryofbirmingham.com/

Blues Club: Steve Ajao Blues Giants at Hare & Hounds
Weekly live sessions from Birmingham’s foremost Jazz & Blues musicians with DJ’s Dylan Gibbons & Dave Le Moderne playing an eclectic mix of Reggae, Soul and Rhythm & Blues in between. Free admission. 4pm to 8pm. This Weeks Specials Guests; Steve Ajao Blues Giants
Sat 24 Sep 4pm at Hare and Hounds, High Street, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7JZ hareandhoundskingsheath.

The Great Outdoors at the Lord Clifden
Last of the late summer sunshine sounds with DJ Neil Diablo wrapping up the outdoor sessions for this year. Open 3pm – late, free before 10pm. See our preview here

Pour On The Sauce, daytime Reggae, Ska n Soul Party at the Night Owl
Late summer Carribbean vibes at this free daytime party. Expect Reggae, Ska and a bit of Soul with DJs, live music &  jerk BBQ.
Sun 25th Sep 12pm at The Night Owl, Lower Trinity Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B9 4AG www.facebook.com/events

Acoustic Sunday Social at The Old Crown
Awesome local sound providers Birmingham Promoters bring some of the region’s best acoustic artists to perform live in what will be a series of very special afternoons you won’t want to miss! Open mic slots also available. Sam Jackson headlines this Sunday. Sun 25 Sep 4pm at The Old Crown, 188 High Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B12 0LD www.facebook.com/theoldcrownacoustic

Sunday Social at The British Oak
Every Sunday throughout summer, The finest DJs from Birmingham and beyond will play chill-out, reggae, hip hop, disco and funk in the beautiful beer garden at the British Oak, child-friendly until 8pm with a huge ale selection and proper high-quality Sunday dinners.
Sun 25 Sep 3pm at British Oak, 1364 Pershore Road, Stirchley, Birmingham B30 2XS. www.facebook.com

Free exhibition: Birmingham People and Change in the Inner City at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery.
Fascinating exhibition running until 2017. See preview here

Birmingham on Film 2016
Flatpack Film brings us an incredible season of Birmingham celebrated on the screen. See our round-up of the best FREE film events here