Events

This exhibition is a photographic exploration of the Jewellery Quarter as it stands today. Like many areas of Birmingham, the area is undergoing rapid change and redevelopment.

In images taken over a two-year period, Tom Hicks has applied his direct style of urban photography to the area, focusing on surfaces, signs, buildings and the hidden details that are easy to overlook.

Hicks’ work often focuses on broken, abandoned and derelict locations. When exploring the Jewellery Quarter, he became fascinated by the fact it is often difficult to establish whether buildings are in still in use. It is a contradictory place; many seemingly empty buildings contain active businesses and beautiful craftsmanship is taking place behind anonymous doors and locked shutters.

With Jewellery Quarter Type, Hicks focuses on the less obvious sights and features of the area. In doing so, he is interested in capturing the hidden beauty and unique atmosphere of its densely packed streets.

Free to view in our Gallery. Prints available to buy.

Prism exhibition 2017. Photo by Consuelo Simpson

Explore the concept of fragility through textiles. The international exhibiting group, Prism, brings together a range of quality textile practices with a fine art approach. Their exhibitions offer a different perspective on the medium of fabric, thread, and mixed media and demonstrate the vitality of contemporary stitched textiles.

Prism artists will be in the Gallery throughout their show, providing plenty of opportunities for visitors to receive information about guidance about the artwork on display.

Free associated events
Hand-stitch as Meditation, Thursday 10 October, 2-4pm – A free workshop to learn how stitch can be therapeutic.

Show and Share Discussion Group, Wednesday 16 October, 11am-1pm – A free forum for members of the public to bring along a piece of work to discuss with Prism members.

Fun with Stitch Family Session, Saturday 19 October, 11am-1pm and 2-4pm – A free drop-in workshop for all the family! Meet a Prism artist and learn how to use a range of textile skills.

Book your place by calling or e-mailing the Gallery on 0121 236 4353 or rbsagallery@rbsa.org.uk.

RBSA Gallery open Monday to Saturday 10.30am-5.00pm, Sunday 1.00-5.00pm

David Harban RBSA. Inspired by a love of climbing and walking in the Peak District and Snowdonia over many years, this series of etchings depict David’s interest in dramatic rock scenery with its textures and forms.

These etchings are drawn on copper plate, etched and individually hand printed on a traditional etching press to create a unique limited edition.

Free associated events
unframed Print Sale, Saturday 2 November, 11am-4pm – An excellent opportunity to see David’s show and peruse a range of additional unframed prints he has available for sale.

This event is free and drop-in with no need to book.

RBSA Gallery open Monday to Saturday 10.30am-5.00pm, Sunday 1.00-5.00pm

Heather Urquhart and Joe Samuel of The Maydays will take you on a musical improv joyride like no other. Specialising in making people feel comfortable with any level of ability and providing a safe space for you to challenge yourself.

No previous experience of singing required and perfect for people who are anxious or self conscious singing in front of others. For those who have experience in improvised singing, this is a great refresher and a chance to take your skills further. They will unlock your voice, free your mind and open your heart to the wonders of musical improv.”

We are thrilled to bring this amazing duo back to Brum to run one of their incredible weekends. Ask anyone who has been on one before, and they will tell you that not only was it incredible fun, but that it changed their approach to musical improv for ever.

Heather and Joe are amongst the best improv teachers in the UK.

Workshop Details:
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October
Blue Orange Theatre, Jewellery Quarter
10.00am to 5.00pm both days.

£100 (£80 Concessions)

More details, and tickets, from https://birminghamimprovfestival.com/introduction-to-musical-improv-comedy/

A free drop-in workshop for all the family! Meet a Prism artist and learn how to use a range of textile skills.

To coincide with Prism Textiles’ Exhibition Fragility
Explore the concept of fragility through textiles. The international exhibiting group, Prism, brings together a range of quality textile practices with a fine art approach. Their exhibitions offer a different perspective on the medium of fabric, thread, and mixed media and demonstrate the vitality of contemporary stitched textiles.

Prism artists will be in the Gallery throughout their show, providing plenty of opportunities for visitors to receive information about guidance about the artwork on display.

Starting in Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter we explore Birmingham through some of its historically and architecturally important pubs. Stopping for a drink here and there along the way! We travel through the heart of the city ending in Digbeth at the Old Crown. Probably the oldest pub in Birmingham.  The tour is a walk of about    1 1/2  miles and takes approximately 2 hours. The terrain is mainly flat but good mobility is required as we will be in an urban landscape.

We Visit:

The Rose Villa Tavern

The Queen’s Arms

The Old Joint Stock

The Trocadero

The Old Crown

If you’re interested in Birmingham, its history and architecture, this is for you.

Civil Wrongs are an explosive trio of professional musicians – David d’Andrade (guitar & vocals), Stefan Marinov (Bass), and Vincenzo Infusino (Drums) playing a range of powerful anthems and ballads

Support is provided boogie-woogie style by our resident piano & drum duo.

Bars, Restaurant & Buffet Dining from 6pm.

Admission: Free before 8pm / £5 before 9pm / £8 before 11pm / £10 after.

Dress code: Smart dress – no trainers or sportswear – NO FANCY DRESS

Ten Thousand Million Love Stories – a multi-character improvised play format. A show about love, what it means and how we succeed and fail in it. The dream team of Heather Urquhart and Jules Munns return to Birmingham with their funny, tragic, touching, beautiful, amazing quirky show.
PLUS
A welcome return from Rhymes Against Humanity – who bring you a brand new musical on the spot based on YOUR suggestions.

Venue: The Blue Orange Theatre
Time: 7.30
Tickets: £10 (from https://blueorangetheatre.co.uk/project/ten-thousand-million-love-stories-rhymes-against-humanity/)

Discover the different sculptural artwork of eight prominent RBSA artists: Viv Astling, Andrew Coates, Steve Evans, George Jackson, Hannah Northam, Don Ratcliffe, Rachel Ricketts, and Michele White.

The variety of artwork on display will range from the figurative to the abstract and include a selection of materials, such as stone, metal, and wood.

Free associated events
Celebratory Opening, Thursday 24 October, 6-8pm – Join the Sculptura group and Johannes von Stumm (Past President of the Royal Society of Sculptors and President of Oxford Art Society) to celebrate the exhibition opening.

Meet the Artists, Saturday 26 October and Saturday 2 November, 2-4pm – Members of Sculptura will be in the Gallery to greet visitors and provide information about the artworks on display.

Book your place by calling or e-mailing the Gallery on 0121 236 4353 or rbsagallery@rbsa.org.uk.

RBSA Gallery open Monday to Saturday 10.30am-5.00pm, Sunday 1.00-5.00pm

Workshop with Ed Isaacs RBSA
This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of key drawing skills, involving one day of studio-based drawing and one day of urban sketching along local canals and streets.

This workshop is suitable for those with some previous drawing experience.

Booking essential
To book please contact the Gallery on 0121 236 4353. Payment can be made in cash or by card or cheque. Cheques are to be made payable to RBSA.

Places are limited to 10 students per workshop. Allocation will take place on a first come first served basis, subject to receipt of full non-transferable and non-refundable payment.

The RBSA Gallery reserves the right to withdraw the course. In this eventuality, you will be notified and fully refunded.

Price
£100 per person
£90 for Friends of the RBSA, Members & Associates, and full-time students

A valid student ID must be provided to receive a student discount.

Time
11.00am – 4.30pm (with 40 minutes break for lunch)

See the wordsmiths flying
Talent, passion, skill and fun
Spoken word night at the Red Lion
Third Monday of the month
Support the freshest local talent
It will be time well spent
Make sure you’re hungry – food’s off 20%
Come poets, writers, performers
Bare your soul on the stage
Newbies and professionals
Are welcome in our safe space

Please get in touch, if you want to stand up
and share your skill by mouth
Email: sbm@impossiblethingsentertainment.com

Presented by Badger Poems

FREE entry. Come hungry, we have 20% off food, £5 double gin & tonics and 4 Laine beers for £10.

Come and Jam with the Frogs, once again!!

Box of Frogs, Birmingham’s premier improv troupe, hosts an evening of fun for all. Turn up, grab a drink, put your name in the hat, and perform! Or if you prefer, just watch the fun!

With guest group Between Us (Rachel Thorn and Alex Keen) presenting their new show Sex, Lies And Improvisation to entertain us in the first half.

Followed by a jam hosted by the Frogs. Come and play your favourite improv games, take part in improvised scenes, sketches and songs, or just sit back and watch.

Suitable for all levels of experience, including complete beginners.

It’s Toadally free, and comes with our usual guarantee – laugh or your money back!”

Workshop with Ed Isaacs RBSA
This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of key drawing skills, involving one day of studio-based drawing and one day of urban sketching along local canals and streets.

This workshop is suitable for those with some previous drawing experience.

Booking essential
To book please contact the Gallery on 0121 236 4353. Payment can be made in cash or by card or cheque. Cheques are to be made payable to RBSA.

Places are limited to 10 students per workshop. Allocation will take place on a first come first served basis, subject to receipt of full non-transferable and non-refundable payment.

The RBSA Gallery reserves the right to withdraw the course. In this eventuality, you will be notified and fully refunded.

Price
£100 per person
£90 for Friends of the RBSA, Members & Associates, and full-time students

A valid student ID must be provided to receive a student discount.

Time
11.00am – 4.30pm (with 40 minutes break for lunch)

Doug MacLeod is a singer-songwriter in the American tradition of “travelling bluesmen”. Forever touring, and re-telling the story of the Blues through his performances with tales of the old masters and his own experiences and playing great songs – both original & classics – throughout.

MacLeod is known for his superb songwriting, guitar wizardry, warm soulful vocals, wit and unforgettable live performances.

A perennial Blues Music Award winner & nominee, Doug returns to the Jam House – be sure to see him!

Restaurant & bars open from 6pm. Showtime 8.30pm

Special £14.95 Restaurant Menu available from 6pm to 9.45pm

ADMISSION FREE

‘SCULPTURA – Vision and Form’ runs from 21 October until 2 November at the RBSA Gallery. This distinctive exhibition explores the unique and current sculptural practises of eight prominent artists from the RBSA. They present very different approaches to the broad ranging arena that is the Art of Sculpture – from figurative to construction; formed ceramics and cast bronzes; handcrafted fine metals and glass; stone, wood and plaster carvings.
This will be a stimulating and exciting opportunity to meet the artists and discuss the wide ranging methods and challenges of working in three dimensions and view these very diverse pieces on display.
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For tickets, email melissa.page.fbmag@gmail.com. £9 for members of the Friends; £12 non-members. The ticket price includes a glass of wine and a slice of pizza.
Venue: Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, 4 Brook St, Birmingham, B3 1SA; www.rbsa.org.uk
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Image caption: Andrew Coates RBSA – ‘Helipad for Parrots’

Workshop with Fran Currie RBSA
Receive an introduction to portrait oil painting by learning about the basic palette, how to start a painting, facial proportions, and how to bring life to a portrait.

This workshop is designed for beginners but suitable for intermediates seeking a ‘refresher’.

Booking essential
To book please contact the Gallery on 0121 236 4353. Payment can be made in cash or by card or cheque. Cheques are to be made payable to RBSA.

Places are limited to 10 students per workshop. Allocation will take place on a first come first served basis, subject to receipt of full non-transferable and non-refundable payment.

The RBSA Gallery reserves the right to withdraw the course. In this eventuality, you will be notified and fully refunded.

Price £110 per person £100 for Friends of the RBSA, Members & Associates, and full-time students

Price includes cost of model.

A valid student ID must be provided to receive a student discount.

40 minutes break for lunch

Johnny2Bad is a collective of some of the best Birmingham musicians that celebrate the songs of classic UB40
“King” “Red, Red Wine” “Can’t Help Falling in Love” “Kingston Town” “Rat in mi Kitchen” “1 in 10” “Cherry, Oh Baby”

This is a phenomenal MUST SEE band.

Support is provided boogie-woogie style by our resident piano & drum duo.

Restaurant & Bars open from 6.00pm. Show begins at 9pm

FREE on the door before 9pm. £5 after.

Dress code: Smart casual dress

PopUp Painting invites you to sip and paint in Birmingham. Unleash your creativity – wine glass in one hand, paint brush in the other. No experience needed!

Your event at The Rose Villa Tavern will be themed around Van Gogh’s lovely Mulberry Tree painting! Vincent Van Gogh‘s work is bold and expressive – perfect to play with!

Your experience will include:

• All art supplies – including paint, brushes, canvas and apron
• Guidance from a practicing artist – but feel free to go off-piste!
• A themed playlist to immerse you in your experience
• Drinks are available for purchase from the bar
• Your canvas is yours to keep. Hang it with pride!

Join the event on Facebook and invite a friend.

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Workshop with Fran Currie RBSA
Receive an introduction to portrait oil painting by learning about the basic palette, how to start a painting, facial proportions, and how to bring life to a portrait.

This workshop is designed for beginners but suitable for intermediates seeking a ‘refresher’.

Booking essential
To book please contact the Gallery on 0121 236 4353. Payment can be made in cash or by card or cheque. Cheques are to be made payable to RBSA.

Places are limited to 10 students per workshop. Allocation will take place on a first come first served basis, subject to receipt of full non-transferable and non-refundable payment.

The RBSA Gallery reserves the right to withdraw the course. In this eventuality, you will be notified and fully refunded.

Price £110 per person £100 for Friends of the RBSA, Members & Associates, and full-time students

Price includes cost of model.

A valid student ID must be provided to receive a student discount.

with 40 minutes break for lunch

Have you seen the Grey Lady deep in the cemetery late at night? Have you seen bar chairs propelled across the floor by agencies unseen? Have you heard the cries and laughter of invisible children in rooms where the temperature immediately plummets?
The people of the Jewellery Quarter have!

Join us for a tour of all things grim and macabre around Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter, but only if you dare!

Meet at 6pm on the corner of Charlotte Street and Newhall Street, opposite the Queen’s Head pub.

Always a big Jam House favourite, Urban Intro make a welcome return performing hits from the likes of Rihanna, and Justin Timberlake to classics from Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, & even CeCe Peniston.

Support is provided boogie-woogie style by our resident piano & drum duo.

Bars, Restaurant & Buffet Dining from 6pm.

Admission: Free before 8pm / £5 before 10pm / £8 after.

Dress code: Smart dress – no trainers or sportswear – NO FANCY DRESS

Workshop with Guest Artists Paul Hill MBE and Maria Falconer FRPS
The workshop will focus on how we can engage with sitters in natural situations using a range of simple techniques to create photographs that communicate more than a likeness.

This workshop is suitable for new and experienced photographers alike.

Paul and Maria are both experienced professional photographers and teachers. They have completed projects for numerous high-profile clients and their work has been featured in national newspapers, such as The Guardian.

Paul and Maria have both been on the selection panel for the RBSA biennial Photographic Prize exhibition and are kindly offering this workshop at a lower price to help make it as accessible as possible to photography lovers. Workshops by Paul and Maria would normally start at £95 per day, making this an excellent opportunity to receive high-quality tuition at a budget-friendly price.

Booking essential
To book please contact the Gallery on 0121 236 4353. Payment can be made in cash or by card or cheque. Cheques are to be made payable to RBSA.

Places are limited to 10 students per workshop. Allocation will take place on a first come first served basis, subject to receipt of full non-transferable and non-refundable payment.

The RBSA Gallery reserves the right to withdraw the course. In this eventuality, you will be notified and fully refunded.

Price £55 per person £50 for Friends of the RBSA, Members & Associates, and full-time students

A valid student ID must be provided to receive a student discount.

40 minutes break for lunch

Wait… what kind of villainy is this!? What wonderful wickedness is casting its spidery spell upon old Birmingham Town this Halloween Saturday!?

If Maleficent and Ursula are palpably more palatable to you than sickly sweet Aurora or Ariel, if Cruella’s brand of cruelty made you cry out with glee or the Wicked Queen or Queen of Hearts were more your flavour of apple tea, then look no further! Impossible Things Entertainment are excited to present their exclusive Halloween Brunch at The Lord Clifden.

“Mirror mirror, on the wall, who has the fairest brunch of all!?!?” We do!

Tickets include TWO HOURS of bottomless drinks, brunch and a whole world of entertainment.

Bare Bants Yo!

In light of the jokes we have in the Bare Bants and the community it has created we thought why not use this as a platform to bring everyone together for a little party, have a laugh and raise some money for charity whilst we’re at it!
Bare Bants Presents the Big Get Together on Saturday 26th October 2019

Bringing you a night of comedy, music, beats and treats at The Rebel Chicken in the Jewellery Quarter headlined by the wonderful Gabby Killick (Edinburgh Fringe Festival)

Not only do we have some of the Midlands finest comedy acts we also have music and meme related games with prizes to be won!

We are privileged to have the event sponsored by ‘Old J Rum’ so expect rum cocktails on arrival, discounted drinks & food offers and of course Old J Rum to be won by the biggest meme heads!

Artists on the night:
Gabby Killick (Edinburgh Fring Festival) – https://www.facebook.com/gabbykillick/

Celya AB – https://www.facebook.com/abcelya/

Luke McDonald

Tom from West Brom – https://www.facebook.com/tomfromwestbrom/

Owen Taylor

And Special guest (TBA)

Food will be available on the night from our venue hosts – Rebel Chicken – trust us when we say this is some of the best chicken in town!

All proceeds for this event are going to the FANTASTIC charity Crisis who help homeless people get back up on their feet which is a cause we can all get behind

We will be holding a Meme competition on the night where we will be featuring a number of images dotted around the venue, it’s your job to come up with the best meme for the image. Best meme on each image wins a prize!

Finally we thought **** having a DJ, who knows music better than all of us? So headling the music slot for the night will be………..you!

Spotify DJ means you can pick your best 5 songs and provided they’re not rubbish your tunes will be added to the playlist which will keep us rocking on till the early hours!

Event starts at 5pm for pre drinks and runs until 12am. Get there early and get involved!

Tickets are priced at just £10 plus booking fee and are available here >https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/The-Rebel-Chicken-/Bare-Bants/13644293/

Please note we have VERY limited capacity for this event so tickets are available first come first served. It’s for charity so tell ya mates ya colleagues and ya uncle harry.

Always a big Jam House favourite, Urban Intro make a welcome return performing hits from the likes of Rihanna, and Justin Timberlake to classics from Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, & even CeCe Peniston.

Support is provided boogie-woogie style by our resident piano & drum duo.

Bars, Restaurant & Buffet Dining from 6pm.

Admission: Free before 8pm / £5 before 9pm / £8 before 11pm / £10 after.

Dress code: Smart dress – no trainers or sportswear – NO FANCY DRESS

Have you seen the Grey Lady deep in the cemetery late at night? Have you seen bar chairs propelled across the floor by agencies unseen? Have you heard the cries and laughter of invisible children in rooms where the temperature immediately plummets?
The people of the Jewellery Quarter have!

Join us for a tour of all things grim and macabre around Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter, but only if you dare!

Meet at 6pm on the corner of Charlotte Street and Newhall Street, opposite the Queen’s Head pub.

Birmingham Promoters present:
LILLEBURN + FEY MILITIA + JESSIE DESAI
Ages 18+
http://birminghampromoters.com

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Formed in August 2018, Lilleburn are a Birmingham based indie pop duo comprised of Ross Tidmus and Tom James. Taking influence from 80’s alternative acts such as The Cure, Tears For Fears and Gary Newman, then mixing it with their love for modern pop sounds and the personal lyrics from the mind of Ross, to form a fresh, artsy style of their own.

They spent the summer of 2018 writing, recording and self producing their energetic music. Releasing their debut single ‘Boys/Girls/Hearts’ on September 30th of 2018, getting them played multiple times on BBC Coventry and Warwickshire. Shortly after they supported BLOXX on a sold out show in Birmingham, establishing Lilleburn in the indie scene. In December they had their first headline show; which was almost sold out. In conjunction to the headline show Lilleburn released ‘Tell Me I’m Pretty’ which was picked my more local radio stations and gain them more fans. ‘Tell Me I’m Pretty’ was also put on the A-list of BRUM Radio with the likes of JAWS and Jorja Smith.

LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/2HzS59g

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Fey Militia are a four piece indie rock band inspired by the likes of Blondie, Fleetwood Mac, The Breeders, Siouxsie and The Banshees, Wolf Alice, and The Cranberries.

They formed in 2015 after meeting at the University of Warwick. After spending several years in basements crafting and refining their sound they released their first EP, Mabel, in April 2019. Their touring has taking them to stages all across the country from Leeds to Glastonbury.

LISTEN: https://spoti.fi/2MLvhaW

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Jessie Desai is a singer-songwriter from Walsall and has been musically trained from the age of 8. Singing her own pop-folk driven songs, she gigs all over the country whilst also making radio appearances.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAqU6KZmtGo

Hi party people!! Here we go again with another great reggaeton night, this time a spooky halloween special 🎃🤡. So be prepared to be scared and amazed in “Duro y Suave” style.

🥳🥳 Doors open at 9.00 pm.
💃🕺🏻 Reggaeton class with amazing Feresh from 9.30 pm.
🎶🎧Best reggaeton music played by our best DJ Tomi from 10.30 pm until late.
🤩🤩Surprise line ups during the night.

First 100 people who arrive on the night will get a free tequila shot 🥃!!

Early bird tickets 🎫 available now!! 👉👉 https://www.fatsoma.com/reggaetonsensationsuk/8cmxfeep/duro-y-suave-haloween-party-reggaeton-party-birmingham

Book yours quickly before they run out!!

Hola mi gente!! Aquí vamos de nuevo con otra gran noche de reggaeton, esta vez un espeluznante especial de Halloween 🎃 . Así que prepárate para asustarte y sorprenderte al estilo “Duro y Suave”.

🥳🥳 Las puertas se abren a las 9.00 p.m.
💃🕺🏻Clase de Reggaeton con la increíble Feresh desde las 9.30 p.m.
🎶🎧 La mejor música de reggaeton con nuestro mejor DJ Tomi desde las 10.30 p.m. hasta tarde.
🤩🤩Mas sorpresas durante la noche.

¡Las primeras 100 personas que lleguen por la noche recibirán un tequila shot gratis!

¡Entradas anticipadas 🎫 disponibles ahora! 👉👉 https://www.fatsoma.com/reggaetonsensationsuk/8cmxfeep/duro-y-suave-haloween-party-reggaeton-party-birmingham

¡¡Reserva la tuya rápidamente antes de que se acaben !!