Fat Penguin presents Pierre Hollins at Patrick Kavanagh
Once described as ‘semi-dangerous’ Pierre Hollins is an enigmatic comedy presence, armed with a disarming chatty style of delivery coupled with some full on axeman histrionics as he belts out hilarious songs and thrashes his guitar. Uniquely engaging performer and just ever so slightly scary. We recommend checking out Pierre’s wonderful debut novel The Karma Farmers.
Wed 20 Sep 8pm at Patrick Kavanagh, Woodbridge Road, Moseley B13 8EH www.facebook.com

What The Eye Doesn’t Know: Karina Marusińska at Centrala
Exhibition for the intellectually curious and those repelled by the dystopian age of fake news. Presented in two parts part one, ‘Good Visibility’, was carried out in West Bromwich with local community members invited to design stained glass windows through which they would like to view the world change. In part two, ‘Viewpoint’, the artist tackles the Trumpian world of post-truth. Challenging and inventive presentation, the exhibition continues until 6th October. Karin will be giving a talk on Sat 23rd at Centrala.
Fri 22 Sep 6pm (private viewing) Sat 23 Sep 2pm (artist talk) at Centrala, 158 Fazeley Street, Birmingham, Digbeth B5 5RS www.facebook.com

Art Rave at BMAG
Incredible event at the museum that promises to mash your senses with blistering techno beats, retro gaming and some sharp as a needle noodling with devices such as the Atari ST and Amiga. We’re especially looking forward to the Nintendo DS covers of classic game theme tunes from Circuit Bird, The Ceephax Acid Crew and the intricate VJing of Leon Trimble. Part of Birmingham Weekender read our full preview here.
Fri 22 Sep 6pm at BMAG, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DH www.facebook.com

Don Letts at Victoria Square
Cultural icon and elder statesman of the British music scene, there isn’t much Lett’s hasn’t seen or been involved with, riding the first wave of punk as filmmaker, manager, DJ and musician to being responsible for bringing reggae to a generation of disaffected youth. Lett’s can be found these days on BBC Radio 6 each week presenting the eclectic gold mine that is The Culture Clash show. Have a dabble in that rampant eclecticism as the main man himself lights up Victoria Square with some juicy beats as part of Birmingham Weekender. Read our Weekender preview here.
Fri 22 Sep 7.30pm at Victoria Square, Birmingham www.birminghamweekender.com

Young Pilgrims at The Dark Horse
The Young Pilgrims bring their “sort of brass band thing” to The Dark Horse, always an energetic and thrilling live band, and if you can’t bring a smile one will be provided so don’t worry! The kick ass brassery of the nine piece Pilgrims is as uplifting as music gets and if the beats don’t get you the twinkle in the eye lyrical content surely will. Great night guaranteed thigh slappers.
Fri 22 Sep 9pm at The Dark Horse, 145 Alcester Rd, Birmingham B13 8JP www.darkhorsemoseley.co.uk