Youth Man at The Dark Horse
Tight, raucous and most certainly rowdy, Birmingham’s thrash happy Youth Man unleash their blitz like Afro-punk mayhem on The Dark Horse tonight. We highly recommend the self-proclaimed sex punk trio’s cracker of an EP ‘Wax’, all buzz saw guitars and raging melodies across five blistering tracks. Check out the video to killer song Fat Dead Elvis here.
Fri 3 Nov 9pm at The Dark Horse, 145 Alcester Rd, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8JP www.darkhorsemoseley.co.uk

Play Nice arts event by Elizabeth Ilsley & Molly Cleaver for Digbeth First Friday at Dig Brew Co.
Pastel paintings, punk ethics, sexy leathers, retro porn, cocktails, DJ’s and free beer. A winning Friday night combo and it’s all for free. See here for full preview.

The Terry Clarke Band at The Hare and Hounds Blues Club
Get your weekend going with an afternoon in the company of one of Birmingham’s finest purveyors of original jazz rhythms as well as a live repertoire that explores the musical highlights of such luminaries as Louis Jordan, Ray Charles and Jimmy Witherspoon.
Sat 4 Nov 4pm High St, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7JZ skiddletickets.com

Make It Reggae at 1000 Trades
It’s that time of the month again. A glorious rocksteady evening spent in the company of resident DJ Joe Turner and Matt Cottom spinning the best in roots, reggae and ska till the early hours at the JQ’s coolest new bar.
Sat 4 Nov 7pm at 1000 Trades, 16 Frederick St, Birmingham B1 3HE www.facebook.com

MODO House & Classics at The Dark Horse
The Music Of Distinct Origin party animals are back with another nineties classic house special after last month’s incredible roof shattering appearance from the legendary DJ Jim Shaft Ryan. In another coup, Mark Jarman will be spinning our heads back to hedonistic nights spent at Crunch, Cream and Fantasia. Alongside Mark residents Miguel Verde and The Funkoholics will keep the beats pumping all night. Don’t forget your whistles, glow sticks, furry bras and angel wings. Woop woop.
Sat 4 Nov 9pm at The Dark Horse, 145 Alcester Rd, Birmingham B13 8JP www.darkhorsemoseley.co.uk

Peaky Party at The Bull’s Head
If you missed last week’s red carpet launch of the new BBC series of Peaky Blinders then you would have missed out on The Garrison makeover for The Bull’s Head. Don’t make the same mistake this weekend; don your best Thomas Shelby look and indulge in themed cocktails, Garrison Old Ale and live music. If you pull of the Peaky Blinders look convincingly enough get a pint of Davenports at 1920s prices.
Sat 4 Nov 9pm at The Bull’s Head, 38 Bishopsgate Street, Birmingham B15 1EJ www.facebook.com

Culture Sound Takeover at The Actress and Bishop
Culture Sound have a solid reputation for hosting barnstorming dancehall events featuring the likes of Solo Banton and Gentleman’s Dub Club, so expect several hours of floor rumbling bass rhythms to pound your skulls downstairs at The Actress and Bishop. There will also be live music from The Culture Collective, a seven piece roots reggae band with an extensive repertoire of covers and original material. Bring on the skanking.
Sun 5 Nov 8pm at The Actress & Bishop, 36 Ludgate Hill, Birmingham B3 1EH www.facebook.com