5 things to do in the West Midlands this weekend
Circus of Horrors
The Circus of Horrors is celebrating its 21st anniversary this weekend with its latest creation “The Never-ending Nightmare”. The show, which will take to the stage at Birmingham’s New Alexandra Theatre on Sunday night, will feature bizarre and brave acts based around a Alice in Horrorland type story. Find out more here.
Gin & Meat Festival
There aren’t many pairings that work as well as gin and meat, so this festival is one you can’t miss out on. Organised by Taste & Liquor, the festival is taking place at No21digbeth in Birmingham and will feature an all-female chef line-up in celebration of International Women’s Day. There will be a wide range of food to enjoy, from Indian street food to Caribbean cuisine, as well as a gin living room. There will also be live music and entertainment. Find out more here.
Celebrate Sinatra
Birmingham’s Symphony Hall will be hosting an afternoon dedicated to Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra. The afternoon will feature Sinatra’s greatest hits, including Come Fly With Me, Mack The Knife, I’ve Got You Under My Skin and the beautiful The Way You Look Tonight, as well as many others. There will also be a special tribute to the late, great Ella Fitzgerald. Find out more here.
Miniatura
The NEC is hosting an unusual event this weekend. Miniatura is the biggest gathering of miniature enthusiasts in the world. You will find everything you would need to create your perfect miniature home, so you are guaranteed to enjoy yourself if you or the kids are massive doll house fans. There will also be a range of workshops for you to get involved in. Find out more here.
The Word Lounge 2017
Hippodrome CREATIVE, in partnership with Women & Theatre, are hosting The World Lounge at the Birmingham Hippodrome on Saturday. The event promises an eclectic exploration of young people today and will feature new music, spoken word and theatre material created by young artists from a range of backgrounds. Find out more here.
