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Seventeen Things to do in
Birmingham in August
Whilst you sit wondering when Peaky Blinders is coming to BBC One even though you know it is very soon. Here are seventeen things to do in Birmingham this August.
Selfridges Summer Club (Thursdays until 29th August)
Selfridges & Co, Upper Mall East, Bullring, Birmingham B5 4BP
This Summer, Selfridges has teamed up with Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery for six events starting on Thursday 25th July with LEGO Lab, further events include, Science School (1st August), Crafty Kids (8th August), Drawbotz (15th August), Egyptian Adventure, (22nd August) and Around the World (29th August).
Whilst these events are FREE, it is worth booking a place here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/lego-lab-selfridges-birmingham-tickets-63564689698
Summer of Circus (Fridays and Saturdays in August)
Resorts World, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1PU
The talented Birmingham-based CircusMASH team head over to Resorts World on Fridays in August for Circus Summer School. Then Saturdays see Circus Workshops on 3rd and 10th August plus Bonkas circus shows on 17th and 24th August finishing off with The Greatest Showman finale! on Saturday 31st August.
Events are FREE to attend. More details here: resortsworldbirmingham.co.uk/whats-on/events/2019/07/08/summer-of-circus/
Writing: Making Your Mark (Until 27th August)
Library of Birmingham, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2ND
Birmingham City Council website says:
Writing: Making Your Mark’ exhibition spans five millennia and five continents to deconstruct the act of writing and consider its future in the digital age.
This FREE exhibition is open Monday to Saturday 11am-5pm until 27th August. Details here: birmingham.gov.uk/events/event/2099/writing_making_your_mark_exhibition_at_the_library_of_birmingham
Destination Space The Moon (Until 30th August)
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XG
It’s 50 years this year since humans first stepped onto the surface of the moon. This virtual trip will help you see space closer than ever before.
Take a trip to the moon on your visit to Thinktank. Details here: birminghammuseums.org.uk/thinktank/whats-on/destination-space-the-moon
In the Night Garden… Live! (31st July to 4th August)
Birmingham Rep, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2EP
With three shows per day during their week at Birmingham Rep, there’s no excuse for missing out on a fun visit to see Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy and Makka Pakka in Igglepiggle’s Busy Day.
Get tickets here: birmingham-rep.co.uk/whats-on/in-the-night-garden-live.html
Taste of the Mailbox (2nd to 4th August)
The Mailbox, Commercial Street, Birmingham B1 1RS
The annual Taste of the Mailbox returns for 2019 featuring Chef Brad Carter, Original Flava and Low ‘N’ Slow, plus a food market, nibbles to try and even some family and food friendly films, Chocolat (PG), James and The Giant Peach (U) and Ratatouille (PG).
For details and booking links, click here: mailboxlife.com/taste
The Grade Cricketer Podcast (4th August)
The Glee Club, The Arcadian, Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD
To coincide with The Ashes, The Grade Cricketer Podcast comes to the UK and takes a stop in Birmingham.
Book yourself a prime spot here: glee.co.uk/performer/the-grade-cricketer-podcast/?location=1
Cherry Reds Comedy Club (9th August)
Cherry Reds Cafe Bar, 88-92 John Bright Street, Birmingham
The upstairs room at Cherry Reds turns into a comedy club featuring Jo Enright and Lindsey Santoro, calling this lovely 50-seat room intimate is an understatement.
Book tickets here: designmynight.com/birmingham/bars/birmingham-city-centre/cherry-reds/cherry-reds-comedy-club
Barbara Nice’s Summer Special (16th August)
Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), Queen’s Ride, Birmingham B12 9QH
Before you saw Barbara on Britain’s Got Talent you obviously saw her at the Midlands Arts Centre. Didn’t you? Well even if you didn’t you can claim that Mrs Barbara Nice is true to her roots.
Book tickets here: macbirmingham.co.uk/event/barbara-nices-summer-special-1
The Monster (16th to 20th August)
The NEC, Hall 18, North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT
Back for 2019 with three hundred metres of inflatable obstacles, take on the challenge of The Monster over five days at The NEC, Birmingham.
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Alice in Wonderland: Summer School 2019 (19th to 23rd August)
The Old Rep, Station Street, Birmingham, B5 4DY
Summer is here and for some young people that means Summer School, The Old Rep is offering Alice in Wonderland as a performance by 8 to 16 year olds who attend the 2019 Summer School.
Book a place >>Here<<.
Tabby McTat (20th to 25th August)
THSH Birmingham, Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham B3 3DQ
THSH Birmingham says:
From the team behind Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales and Zog, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Tabby McTat is a heart-warming tale of friendship and loyalty interwoven with original songs and a sprinkling of magic.
Book tickets here: thsh.co.uk/event/tabby-mctat
Singin’ in the Rain (21st to 24th August)
The Alexandra, Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham B5 4DS
Showcasing the talents of young performers across the West Midlands, The Alexandra presents their annual Stage Experience which this year is Singin’ in the Rain.
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Historic England x The Village Screen: Hidden Cinema (23rd and 24th August)
Moseley Community Hub, Moseley School of Art, 496 Moseley Rd, Birmingham B12 9AZ
Back to the Future, Dumbo, The Greatest Showman and Moana are the four films on offer at Moseley Community Hub this August.
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Del Camino (29th August)
The Jam House, 3-5 St Paul’s Square, Birmingham B3 1QU
The final Thursday every month has a latin vibe at The Jam House with Del Camino bringing salsa to the Jewellery Quarter.
Get your dancing shoes on and book tickets here: thejamhouse.com/event/del-camino-15
West Side Story (29th to 31st August)
Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 4TB
After their co-production of The Color Purple with Leicester Curve in July, Birmingham Hippodrome brings their first youth production to the main stage with West Side Story. A musical inspired by Romeo and Juliet set in New York City.
Book tickets here: birminghamhippodrome.com/calendar/west-side-story
Machine Gun Kelly (30th August)
O2 Institute, 78 Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DY
O2 Institute website says:
Fresh from his starring role in Netflix’s The Dirt, Machine Gun Kelly brings his Hotel Diablo tour to venues across the nation.
Get tickets here: academymusicgroup.com/o2institutebirmingham/events/1256264/machine-gun-kelly-tickets
