Bloc magazine summer 25.

25 Henry's Blueshouse. Snobs, Broad Street. Every Tuesday. Experience the finest in live blues every Tuesday night at the legendary Henry’s Blueshouse, hosted upstairs at Snobs on Broad Street. With free admission, it’s the perfect midweek escape for music lovers. Expect electrifying performances from top local and touring blues artists in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a die-hard blues fan or just looking for a great night out, Tuesdays at Henry’s won’t disappoint. Doors open at 7pm, with live blues kicking off from 8pm. facebook.com/henrysblueshouse Peaky Blinders - The Redemption of Thomas Shelby. Hippodrome. 11th - 14th Jun. Rambert returns to Birmingham Hippodrome by popular demand with Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby. Written by series creator Steven Knight and directed by Rambert’s Benoit Swan Pouffer, the show blends powerful dance and gripping drama. Opening in the Flanders trenches, the story follows Tommy Shelby through post-war Birmingham, entwined with a mysterious woman, Grace. Featuring live music, com- missioned tracks by Roman GianArthur, and iconic songs by Nick Cave, Radiohead, and more, this bold production has wowed fans and newcomers alike with its raw energy and striking choreography. birminghamhippodrome.com Birmingham Rum Festival. The Cuban Embassy, Moseley. 28th Jun. Hugely popular since its beginnings in 2015, this year’s festival will once again offer a slice of paradise with live entertainment and reggae beats to transform The Cuban Em- bassy, St Mary’s Row, into a vision of Havana with exotic cocktails, exciting rum brands and street food inspired by the Caribbean and Latin America. Ticket holders for the tenth fiesta will be treated to a celebration of all things rum, including a specially curated cocktail menu and the opportunity to sample blends from a host of rum brands. birminghamrumfestival.com Colmore Food Festival. Victoria Square. 4th - 5th Jul. The free to enter, must-visit festival returns in Victoria Square, providing guests with a tasty and affordable spread of mouth-wa- tering mini dishes from local traders’ latest menus. Whether you’re a diehard foodie or just fancy sampling the best of the District’s food and drink scene, the festival will be host to many food and drink stalls, with a range of options available to tingle every tastebud! The award-winning event will provide guests with an appetising and affordable selection of mouth-watering taster dishes from the traders’ latest menus. As always, organisers are placing price caps on food and drinks, creating an affordable but unforgettable experience. colmorebusinessdistrict.com Birmingham Jazz and Blues Festival. Various locations. 18th - 27th Jul. Running since 1985, The Birmingham Jazz and Blues Festival is England’s longest-es- tablished jazz and blues festival and one of Europe’s biggest free jazz parties. The festival presents more than 150 perfor- mances alongside workshops, talks, exhibi- tions and masterclasses, and almost all of it is free to attend. Performances take place in shopping centres, streets and squares, bars, restaurants, clubs, hotels, art galleries, markets, libraries, parks, railway stations, canal boats, and sometimes even on buses and trains! birminghamjazzfestival.com BirminghamWeekender. Birmingham Hippodrome. 23rd - 26th Aug. The streets and squares of Birmingham city centre burst into life over August bank holi- day weekend. BirminghamWeekender is a fun and FREE annual arts festival open to all. The weekend included colourful installations and energetic music, dance and theatre per- formances. Plus, there was a chance to take part in interactive games and experiences including a giant swingset, a family-friendly escape room and an incredible walkthrough inflatable sculpture. birminghamhippodrome.com