Things to do in Birmingham this weekend (February 11 to 13) and beyond

Simply Red at Resorts World Arena

Over at Resorts World Arena,  on Sunday 13th February, the iconic British band Simply Red will be performing their unique take of pop soul.

Currently touring on their 12th studio album Blue Eyed Soul, it’s said to be the rawest, funkiest, dirtiest, brassiest and most purely 100 percent soulful concoction from the musical troupe.

Anyone hoping to go along can get more information by clicking on: Resorts World Arena

Big Birmingham Soul Night at the Town Hall

The Big Birmingham Soul Night with the Night Owl is making its return to the Town Hall. Starting at 9:30pm this Saturday (February 12), the night promises to bring all the best floor fillers to two rooms inside the historic venue.

With DJ Sets from Colin Curtis, Pep, Mazzy Snape and Sonny & Spare, you can expect the dance floor to be bouncing with Northern soul anthems and classic tracks through the night.

Anyone interested should click on: The Night Owl for more information.

BE FESTIVAL, Birmingham’s festival celebrating the best of European theatre, returns to the Birmingham Rep from 15 to 18 February 2022.

The festival sets out to explore the possibilities of what theatre can offer, and will deal with a wide range of contemporary issues such as memory, loss and eco-feminism.

Those interested in learning more can go to: Be Festival

For those who love painting, but also love wine, and don’t want to choose between the two - PopUp Painting might be just for you.

The event taking place over at the Apollo Hotel this Saturday 12th February is themed around Gustav Klimt’s iconic painting The Kiss and invites people to have a go at painting under the guidance of a practicing artist.

Art supplies are provided and drinks are available. To find out more, head over to the website by clickingon: PopUp Painting

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