In partnership with Grapevine Birmingham, we've handpicked the biggest and most exciting events coming to Birmingham this Winter.

COMING OUT
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery // 2nd Dec 17 - 15th Apr 2018

This major exhibition will feature over 80 modern and contemporary artworks by internationally renowned artists who explore themes of gender, sexuality and identity in art.

A ground-breaking and vital exhibition which marks the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of male homosexual acts in England and Wales (1967 Sexual Offences Act). Taking 1967 as a starting point, the exhibition will reveal new research into LGBT history and visual culture showcasing artworks from The Arts Council Collection, National Museums Liverpool and Birmingham’s collection.
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

KNIGHTS OF THE RAJ
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery // 23rd Sep - 7th Jan 2018

Birmingham is home to hundreds of Indian restaurants. They have been crucial in shaping the city and nation we live in. However, many are unaware that it was the Bangladeshi community that pioneered this industry and Britain’s ‘curry culture’. The nation’s way of life has been transformed by the hard work and dedication of British-Bangladeshis.

The project documents the heritage and history of Bangladeshi-owned ‘Indian’ restaurants in Birmingham and the inspirational stories of the people behind them. The pioneers of this industry were first generation immigrants whose stories have previously not been collected, preserved and shared.
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

NIGHTMARES ON WAX (LIVE)
Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath // 8th Feb 18

Seminal Birmingham promoters Leftfoot, bring Nightmares on Wax for a live performance at The Hare & Hounds. Nightmares on Wax emerged out of Leeds during the late 80s and early 90s British wave of techno and rave music.

Today the DJ and musician George Evelyn, also known as DJ Ease (Experimental Audio Sample Expert), combines all forms of electronic dance music to create a very unique and much celebrated 'chillout' music style but very much still with its roots in Hip Hop and breakbeat.
http://hareandhoundskingsheath.skiddletickets.com/event. hp?id=13088597

THE HUNDRED AND ONE DALMATIANS
Birmingham Rep // 30th Nov - 13th Jan 18

Dalmatians Pongo and Missis enjoy an idyllic life with their humans, Mr and Mrs Dearly. Then one day, the house is filled with the patter of tiny paws when Missis gives birth to a litter of adorable puppies. But just as the Dearlys get used to their new housemates, the puppies mysteriously vanish.

With the help of the canine community and an Old English Sheepdog, Pongo and Missis set out on an adventure to find the missing puppies.
www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

AUTOSPORT INTERNATIONAL
The NEC // 13th - 14th Jan 18

A must-see event for motorsport fans and performance car aficionados; Autosport International brings together an unmissable combination of cars, stars and action. From Formula 1 to Karting, visitors can get up close to iconic race car displays and a host of motorsport stars.

Stunning classic and contemporary performance road car and supercar displays form the Performance Car Show that runs alongside Autosport International. Thrill seekers can enjoy live racing, precision driving demonstrations, breath taking stunts and celebrity interviews in the Live Action Arena and can take part in wheel-to-wheel thrills in the arrive and drive karting track.
www.thenec.co.uk

CROSS CURRENTS FESTIVAL
Various Locations // 12th – 20th Feb 18

New music, folk, and jazz converge in a nine-day festival at the University of Birmingham. This new festival brings together internationally acclaimed musicians and student performers, as well as some of the UK’s most respected composers.

CrossCurrents presents concerts, free performances, talks and workshops,culminating in a performance by Birmingham Contemporary Music Group of a newly commissioned song cycle featuring the works of no fewer than ten composers.
www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/lcahm/departments/music/events/2016/crosscurrents-festival.aspx