5 things to do in the West Midlands this weekend
Unsure what to do for the first weekend in March? Here are a few ideas within the West Midlands to enjoy and explore.
1. BANFF Mountain Film Festival
Date: Saturday March 4
Location: Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham
Experience an extraordinary collection of short films from the mountain film festival. Follow the expeditions of some of today’s most incredible adventurers, see amazing footage of adrenaline packed action sports and be inspired by thought-provoking pieces shot from the far flung corners of the globe. Due to popular demand there will be two screenings of completely different Banff films in 2017 that will ignite your passion for adventure, action and travel.
2. March Spring market
Date: Saturday March 4
Location: Rode Hall, Stoke-on-Trent
It’s the first weekend of the month, which can only mean one thing – the monthly return of Rode Hall Farmers’ Market. With more than 70 artisan food and craft stalls from across the region, it’s a great place to visit for the whole family. Many of the specialist stall holders are award winning and visitors travel from far and wide just to sample their produce. Entertainment including seasonal craft activities and live music from a variety of local bands and musicians, will also be on offer at the market.
3. National Wedding show 
Date: Friday March 3 – Sunday March 5
Location: NEC, Birmingham The UK’s biggest wedding show is coming to the National Exhibition Centre this weekend so you can try, buy, book and hire everything you need for your special day. With over 300 wedding specialists from bridal boutiques and florists to jewellers and photographers, this is the ultimate wedding shopping experience for those about to take the plunge.
4. Lichfield Literature festival
Date: Until Sunday March 5
Location: Various venues across Lichfield
Lichfield Festival will be bringing the best national and international artists and performers to the West Midlands this year for a celebration of classical music, dance, drama, film, jazz, literature, poetry, visual arts and world music. The programme is wide and varied with an outdoor cinema adding to the range of concerts, gigs and talks. There will also be a large number of free events including the Festival Fringe, Arts Market, Sundown Jazz and visual arts exhibitions.
5. Dance sampled
Date: Friday March 3 – Saturday March 4
Location: Birmingham Hippodrome
The Birmingham Hippodrome is welcoming Dance:Sampled to the venue for this weekend only. Showcasing the best of local and international dance in all its forms, guests will be entertained by dancers, films and have-a-go sessions while they wait for the performance on the main stage. Local dance clubs will be on hand so you can sign up for classes and find out more.
