Cupcakes – at The Journey Film Club
Birmingham LGBT Centre host Journey Film Club, a pop up community cinema club on the first and third Tuesday of every month. This evening they are screening Cupcakes, an Israeli musical comedy from director Eytan Fox. It’s slight but campy fun as a motley band of characters prove that the show will go on in the garishly realised world of ‘unisong’, an obvious Eurovision knock off.
Tue 5 Jul, 7pm at Birmingham LGBT Centre, 38/40 Holloway Circus, Birmingham. www.journeyfilmclub.co.uk

An Evening with Kit de Waal at Waterstones
The Birmingham born novelist is appearing in store to discuss her novel ‘My Name is Leon’ about growing up in the 80s. “Authentic and beautiful, urgent and honest, this novel does what only the best do: It quietly makes room in your heart.”
Tue 5 Jul, 7pm at Waterstones Birmingham. www.waterstones.com

Tales and Ales at The Prince of Wales
For storytellers and lovers of a good story ‘come along to listen or tell’. A pleasant way to while away a couple of relaxing hours in one of Moseley’s best pubs; always a warm friendly atmosphere, so put your feet up (maybe not literally) and enjoy a pint of the good stuff listening to some spoken word tales.
Wed 6th Jul, 8pm at The Prince of Wales, Moseley, Birmingham.www.tradartsteam.co.uk

Second City Sounds at The Island Bar
Every first and last Wednesday of the month The Island Bar is taken over by some of Birmingham’s most talented local musicians. There are plenty of drinks offers for the tight of pocket and this can only be good when you’re in one of Brum’s best cocktail bars.
Wed 6th Jul 8pm at The Island Bar, 14-16 Suffolk Street www.bar-island.co.uk

Artists Talk/Kan Xuan at Ikon Gallery
One of the most important female video artists in China and now based in Amsterdam, join Kan Xuan in conversation with Professor Jiang Jiehong discussing her life, work and current exhibition. Booking is essential as space is limited.
Wed 6 Jul, 7pm at Ikon Gallery Brindley Place www.ikon-gallery.org

Jazzlines/The Weave at The Symphony Hall
The Jazzlines series of free gigs continues with a band described by BBC Music Magazine as “inventive, upbeat and celebratory.” Liverpool’s The Weave play original songs sprinkled with scouse charm and wit, it’s a real treat to get to see these guys for free. Any band that rhymes knowledge with porridge has got to be worthy of your attention.
Fri 8 Jul, 5pm at The Symphony Hall Café Bar www.thsh.co.uk

Colmore Food Festival
Two days of food, beer and entertainment (and if we’re really lucky sunshine). Bands, artists, street performers and cooking demonstrations will complement the stunning array of culinary delights available. Slap bang in the middle of the city at Victoria Square it’s a perfect place to chill and watch the world go by. All dishes are capped at £4.
Fri 8th Jul, 11am & Sat 9 Jul, 11am at Victoria Square www.colmorefoodfestival.com

Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels Theme Night at Mockingbird Bar & Theatre
Guy Ritchie’s Mockney geezer Disneyland was introduced to the world at the arse end of the last century and it feels as dated. Cartoon violence in a cockney crime world where everyone is a bit ‘tasty’ and talks in rhyming slang. Puts the S in stereotype. Throw in some hyper kinetic editing with vertigo inducing visuals and you pretty much have the blueprint for a Guy Ritchie film. The film that launched Vinnie Jones’ acting career and the relentless genre of straight to video Danny Dyer cockney gangster vehicles. What a legacy! If we haven’t put you off you can go see it for free and try a Roary Breaker Burger with a F*****g Rainforest cocktail, courtesy of the Mockingbird.
Sat 9 Jul, 7pm at Mockingbird, Custard Factory www.mockingbirdtheatre.com

Also free this weekend:

Clubs: see our round-up here

Music For Youth National Festival 2016: Free musical events, workshops and performances for and by young people across the city this weekend. See our preview: here