The Bank Accounts Winter Wonderland at The Dark Horse
If you need any help getting in the festive spirit then The Bank Accounts are your perfect hosts, a genial mix of minimalist guitar sparring, self-deprecating banter and sledgehammer wit. You will smile; you may well feel awkward, hell, you may even nod your head to a tune, but you will enjoy every second. DJ Robosanta has escaped from his GorillaBot enclosure and will be flinging tunes your way with the help of his Bot Elves. Keep looking over your shoulder because there will be surprises.
Fri 22 Dec 9pm at The Dark Horse, 145 Alcester Rd, Birmingham B13 8JP www.darkhorsemoseley.co.uk

Karaoke and Christmas Party at The Night Owl
We don’t need much of an excuse to pile down to The Night Owl but free karaoke in Digbeth’s finest Northern Soul establishment might just be one. Whatever your musical poison get some air in those lungs and let rip to your favourite songs. Steven Davis of The Ska 45s is special guest DJ and expect the shenanigans to continue as long as there is grooving on the dance floor.
Thu 21 Dec 8pm at The Night Owl, 17-18 Lower Trinity Street, Birmingham B9 4AG www.facebook.com

Jam Jah Xmas Party at The Dark Horse
The dub impresarios of Jam Jah lay on one last party of 2017 with all the usual wall shaking riddims and tunes from the JJ residents plus special guests Juggla and Stephen Cat Cheshire. Extended hours so now you can get your dancehall kicks till 2am.
Mon 18 Dec 9pm at The Dark Horse, 145 Alcester Rd, Birmingham B13 8JP www.darkhorsemoseley.co.uk

Journey Film Club at Birmingham LGBT
Enjoy the closest adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic story with a screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol at Journey Film Club. Michael Caine is an absolute revelation as he sings and dances his way through the epically charming furry seasonal classic.
Tue 19 Dec 7.30pm at Birmingham LGBT, 38-40 Holloway Circus, Birmingham B1 1EQ www.journeyfilmclub.co.uk

Killer Wave at The Dark Horse
Local promoters Killer Wave invite you to their end of the year party with a cracking lineup of three top notch Birmingham bands. Bad Girlfriend, The Djinns and You Dirty Blue will all crank up the festive volume with Killer Wave DJs keeping things groovy till throwing out time.
Wed 20 Dec 8pm at The Dark Horse, 145 Alcester Rd, Birmingham B13 8JP www.facebook.com

Club Lounge Acoustic Sessions at The Bulls Head
If you haven’t yet checked out the miraculously revamped Bulls Head then this is your perfect excuse to visit a cracking boozer. Four singer songwriters to enjoy whilst you sample a stunning selection of ales and some damn fine food too. Performing are Kyle Parsons, David Young, Joe & Izzy and Indiglow.
Wed 20 Dec 7.30pm at The Bulls Head, 38 Bishopsgate Street, Birmingham B15 1EJ www.facebook.com