Gig: Kaleidoscope #3 at The Night Owl
In the blink of an unbelieving eye this incredible new monthly arts event has somehow already reached number three, how did that happen? If you missed the first two don’t make such a foolish mistake with the latest incarnation of Kaleidoscope. A feast of the sharpest local bands, cutting edge artwork and guest DJs at Digbeth’s bonhomie masters The Night Owl. Headlining are noisy trash rednecks The Hungry Ghosts, whose raucous sound will drag unwitting listeners into a deep swamp of bloody blues and leave them there helpless. Support comes from Handwaxx and As Mamas, with Table Scraps DJs unleashing wild eclecticism on your ears. Exhibitors include Molly Cleaver, Ben Gibbs and Adam Wynn.
Thu 5 Apr 8pm at The Night Owl, 17-18 Lower Trinity St, Birmingham B9 4AG www.facebook.com

Film: Frankenweenie at Journey Film Club
This bittersweet take on the Frankenstein legend from one of cinema’s finest weirdo’s is a wildly inventive romp filled with gleeful darkness and loving homages to the classics that inspired it, from Nosferatu to Jurassic Park. The black and white stop motion adds a sinister starkness to what is on occasion a hilarious movie, kids may love it but this is no kids film.
Tue 3 Apr 7.30pm at Birmingham LGBT, 38-40 Holloway Circus, Birmingham B1 1EQ Free www.journeyfilmclub.co.uk

Gig: Osiah & Harbinger at Subside
Jackhammer riffs and bone shaking noise as Sunderland’s northern deathcore monsters Osiah take off at Subside alongside the raging tech metal of Harbinger. Surprise You’re Dead continue to shock and surprise with the quality of their free Subside shows.
Tue 3 Apr 7pm at Subside, 57 Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DA www.facebook.com

Gig: Strange Collective at The Dark Horse
Liverpool’s weirdest gaggle of challenging musicians have little time for pretence and order, preferring to gatecrash their own music scene with a gloriously ribald devil may care freshness. The psych psycho warriors are as unpredictable live as their dress sense, harnessing Beefheartian madness into a messy cauldron of disparate influences that make them impossible to pin down musically. Don’t try, it will make your head spin, just get down to the Dark Horse Wednesday and prepare to be unhinged.
Wed 4 Apr 8pm at The Dark Horse, 145 Alcester Rd, Birmingham B13 8JP www.darkhorsemoseley.co.uk

Gig: Conor O’Rourke & Friends at The One Trick Pony Club
A nice showcase of some of the city’s finest singer songwriters headlined by Conor O’Rourke, whose 2016 debut album But Hell Knows Where I Hide we’re still playing, beautifully wistful Americana with a brummie soul. Check out Conor’s latest video, for Labour of Love, here.  Supporting are Dan Gilliver and Richard Jacobs with Killer wave DJs keeping the tunes spinning till the early hours.
Thu 5 Apr 7pm at One Trick Pony Club, 93 Alcester Rd, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8DD www.onetrickponyclub.co.uk

Film: In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America at The Mockingbird
The role of John Hume in bringing peace to the troubles of Northern Ireland has dimmed over the years as Sinn Fein have increased in popularity to the detriment of Hume’s SDLP. Maurice Fitzpatrick’s compelling documentary addresses this with a heavyweight cast of interviewees including Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director.
Fri 6 Apr 8pm at The Mockingbird, Custard Factory, Gibb St, Birmingham B9 4AA www.facebook.com

Gig: History of Sex & Mysteron at The Dark Horse
There’s a garage rock riot going on in Moseley Friday night with local noise merchants, the raucous History of Sex, headlining an evening of cataclysmic punk rock attitude and tunes. The trio rip out an almighty racket that may just take the skin off your face. Experimental tinkerers Mysteron provide support.
Fri 6 Apr 9pm at The Dark Horse, 145 Alcester Rd, Birmingham B13 8JP www.darkhorsemoseley.co.uk