Birmingham's Cultural Life In Under 5 Minutes - Fri 17th of July

Birmingham's Cultural Life In Under 5 Minutes - Fri 17th of July

Your weekday guide to Birmingham’s cultural life - in under five minutes. Handpicked arts and culture highlights, Monday to Friday. Fresh from the great, confused laboratory of ideas that is Birmingham,* Outer Circle is your weekday shortcut to what’s on. Handpicked highlights of theatre, gigs, exhibitions, film, food and more - in under five minutes. Some of it’s big, some of it’s tucked away, all of it’s worth your time. *Phrase borrowed from urbanist Jane Jacobs. Midlands Record Fair – Brindley Place → https://www.midlandsrecordfairs.co.uk/ [https://www.midlandsrecordfairs.co.uk/]  Destination: Old Hag – Blue Orange Theatre → http://birminghamfest.co.uk/events/destination-old-hag-by-uncredited/ [http://birminghamfest.co.uk/events/destination-old-hag-by-uncredited/]  Ross Noble – Just the Tonic at Rosies Nightclub → https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/Rosies-NightClub---Birmingham/Just-the-Tonic-Ross-Noble-Special---Birmingham/42329425/ [https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/Rosies-NightClub---Birmingham/Just-the-Tonic-Ross-Noble-Special---Birmingham/42329425/]  The Kasters + Halcyon + Step Out – Dead Wax Digbeth → https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/Dead-Wax/The-Kasters---Birmingham/42469957/ [https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/Dead-Wax/The-Kasters---Birmingham/42469957/]  Flesh Creep EP Launch → https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/The-Castle-And-Falcon/Flesh-Creep-EP-Launch--Support-from-Birmingham-Bands/42159238/ [https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/The-Castle-And-Falcon/Flesh-Creep-EP-Launch--Support-from-Birmingham-Bands/42159238/]  Birmingham Indian Film Festival: Too Desi Too Queer → https://macbirmingham.co.uk/cinema/biff-2026-too-desi-too-queer [https://macbirmingham.co.uk/cinema/biff-2026-too-desi-too-queer]  Galway International Arts Festival – Galway, Ireland (Running this week) → https://www.giaf.ie/ [https://www.giaf.ie/]  Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every day, Monday to Friday Follow Outer Circle on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/outercirclebrum [https://www.instagram.com/outercirclebrum] For more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio oninstagram.com/brumradio [https://open.acast.com/networks/67138d3113da25d9f66f2836/shows/6855538a80301bef72a8fb33/episodes/instagram.com/brumradio] Outer Circle is produced by 11c Media [www.11c.Media] for Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Birmingham's Cultural Life In Under 5 Minutes - Thu 16th of July

Your weekday guide to Birmingham’s cultural life - in under five minutes. Handpicked arts and culture highlights, Monday to Friday. Fresh from the great, confused laboratory of ideas that is Birmingham,* Outer Circle is your weekday shortcut to what’s on. Handpicked highlights of theatre, gigs, exhibitions, film, food and more - in under five minutes. Some of it’s big, some of it’s tucked away, all of it’s worth your time. *Phrase borrowed from urbanist Jane Jacobs. C*ntressa Tour → https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/The-Village-Inn/DFIU-Events-Birmingham-Presents-The-Cntressas-Tour/42414179/ [https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/The-Village-Inn/DFIU-Events-Birmingham-Presents-The-Cntressas-Tour/42414179/]  Shared Meal for Creatives → https://www.nook-gallery.co.uk/products/shared-meal-for-creatives?_pos=1&_sid=6a55ce90d&_ss=r [https://www.nook-gallery.co.uk/products/shared-meal-for-creatives?_pos=1&_sid=6a55ce90d&_ss=r]  Marty O'Reilly & Lily Talmers → https://www.kitchengardencafe.co.uk/event/marty-oreilly/ [https://www.kitchengardencafe.co.uk/event/marty-oreilly/] Book Swap → https://www.rowheathpavilion.co.uk/book-swap/ [https://www.rowheathpavilion.co.uk/book-swap/]  Sudoku Productions presents Rozemary, Raw Conflict, Anaemia & Kapz → https://centrala-space.org.uk/events/centrala-sudoku-productions-presents-rozemary-raw-conflict-anaemia-kapz/ [https://centrala-space.org.uk/events/centrala-sudoku-productions-presents-rozemary-raw-conflict-anaemia-kapz/]  Bournville Voices Summer Concert → https://sellymanormuseum.org.uk/events/2026-07-18/bournville-voices-summer-concert [https://sellymanormuseum.org.uk/events/2026-07-18/bournville-voices-summer-concert]  Santu live at Hare & Hounds → https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/Hare-And-Hounds-Kings-Heath/Sant/42436596/ [https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/Hare-And-Hounds-Kings-Heath/Sant/42436596/]  AgitÁgueda Festival (Águeda, Portugal) → https://agitagueda.com/ [https://agitagueda.com/]  Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every day, Monday to Friday Follow Outer Circle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outercirclebrum [https://www.instagram.com/outercirclebrum] For more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradio [https://open.acast.com/networks/67138d3113da25d9f66f2836/shows/6855538a80301bef72a8fb33/episodes/instagram.com/brumradio] Outer Circle is produced by 11c Media [www.11c.Media] for Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Birmingham's Cultural Life In Under 5 Minutes - Wed 15th of July

Your weekday guide to Birmingham’s cultural life - in under five minutes. Handpicked arts and culture highlights, Monday to Friday. Fresh from the great, confused laboratory of ideas that is Birmingham,* Outer Circle is your weekday shortcut to what’s on. Handpicked highlights of theatre, gigs, exhibitions, film, food and more - in under five minutes. Some of it’s big, some of it’s tucked away, all of it’s worth your time. *Phrase borrowed from urbanist Jane Jacobs. Today’s mentions in Outer Circle: Electronic Music Open Mic Night, 16 July (Centrala) → centrala-space.org.uk/events [https://centrala-space.org.uk/events/e-m-o-m-electronic-music-open-mic-2/] JQ Jazz House: New Orleans Brass Band, 16 July (The Jam House) → thejamhouse.com [https://thejamhouse.com/shop/event/jq-jazz-house-new-orleans-brass-band/] Under the Hammer, 16 & 17 July (The Old Joint Stock) → oldjointstock.co.uk [https://www.oldjointstock.co.uk/whats-on/under-the-hammer] Birmingham Fest Presents: In the Air, 17 & 18 July (The Crescent) → crescent-theatre.co.uk [https://www.crescent-theatre.co.uk/event-details/333131ATKKLSLHJKQSKHVTQSTDCBCGPST/birmingham-fest-26-presents-in-the-air/] England v Argentina WC game, 15 July (Mama Roux’s, Luna Springs, The Drop Inn & other venues in Birmingham) → Mama Roux's [https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/Mama-Roux%27s/England-World-Cup-Semi-Finals--Mamas-Digbeth/42589442/] | Luna Springs [https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/Luna-Springs-Digbeth-/Luna-Springs-World-Cup-Fan-Zone--Semi-Finals/42588596/] |The Drop Inn [https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/The-Drop-Inn/England-VS-Argentina-at-The-Drop-Inn-Digbeth/42593486/] Primal Energy exhibit, now until 24 July (Seventh Circle) → svnthcrcl.com/exhibitionsevents [https://www.svnthcrcl.com/exhibitionsevents/primal-energy-martin-brennan-2026] Savonlinna Opera Festival, 3 July – 1 August (Finland) →  operafestival.fi/en [https://operafestival.fi/en/season-2026/calendar-2026/]  Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every day, Monday to Friday Follow Outer Circle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outercirclebrum [https://www.instagram.com/outercirclebrum] For more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on https://open.acast.com/networks/67138d3113da25d9f66f2836/shows/6855538a80301bef72a8fb33/episodes/instagram.com/brumradioinstagram.com/brumradio [http://instagram.com/brumradio] Outer Circle is produced by 11c Media [www.11c.Media] for Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Birmingham's Cultural Life In Under 5 Minutes - Tue 14th of July

Your weekday guide to Birmingham’s cultural life - in under five minutes. Handpicked arts and culture highlights, Monday to Friday. Fresh from the great, confused laboratory of ideas that is Birmingham,* Outer Circle is your weekday shortcut to what’s on. Handpicked highlights of theatre, gigs, exhibitions, film, food and more - in under five minutes. Some of it’s big, some of it’s tucked away, all of it’s worth your time. *Phrase borrowed from urbanist Jane Jacobs. Today’s mentions in Outer Circle: Edgbaston Village Night Market, 17 July (Greenfield Crescent) →  birminghamartisanmarkets.com [https://www.birminghamartisanmarkets.com/events/edgbaston-village-night-market]  Tatterbox with Tat Vision: Cardboard Head Workshop, 18 July (Alfred Works) →  eventbrite.com/e/tatter-box-with-tat-vision [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tatter-box-with-tat-vision-cardboard-head-workshop-tickets-1992561392764] Birmingham Fest, 17 July-2 August (Blue Orange Theatre, The Crescent Theatre, The Old Joint Stock) → birminghamfest.co.uk [http://birminghamfest.co.uk/]  Alfresco’s Big Summer Sports Quiz, 15 July (Alfred Works) → eventbrite.com/e/alfrescos-big-summer-sports-quiz [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alfrescos-big-summer-sports-quiz-tickets-1992360733587] Santú, 16 July (Hare and Hounds) → skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/Hare-And-Hounds [https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/Hare-And-Hounds-Kings-Heath/Sant/42436596/] James Acaster, 20-22 July (Symphony Hall) → bmusic.co.uk/events/james-acaster [https://bmusic.co.uk/events/james-acaster]  Shark Awareness Day, 14 July (USA) →  daysoftheyear.com/days/shark-awareness-day [https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/shark-awareness-day/]  Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every day, Monday to Friday Follow Outer Circle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outercirclebrum [https://www.instagram.com/outercirclebrum] For more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on https://open.acast.com/networks/67138d3113da25d9f66f2836/shows/6855538a80301bef72a8fb33/episodes/instagram.com/brumradioinstagram.com/brumradio [http://instagram.com/brumradio] Outer Circle is produced by 11c Media [www.11c.Media] for Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Birmingham's Cultural Life In Under 5 Minutes - Mon 13th of July

Your weekday guide to Birmingham’s cultural life - in under five minutes. Handpicked arts and culture highlights, Monday to Friday. Fresh from the great, confused laboratory of ideas that is Birmingham,* Outer Circle is your weekday shortcut to what’s on. Handpicked highlights of theatre, gigs, exhibitions, film, food and more - in under five minutes. Some of it’s big, some of it’s tucked away, all of it’s worth your time. *Phrase borrowed from urbanist Jane Jacobs. Today’s mentions in Outer Circle: July Album Club “Feel This” by Jeff Healey, 18 July (The Heath Bookshop) →  https://www.theheathbookshop.co.uk/all-events/?event=3638 [https://www.theheathbookshop.co.uk/all-events/?event=3638] Birmingham Gaymers - Blood on the Clock Tower, 13 July (Cherry Reds) →  https://www.tickettailor.com/events/birminghamgaymers/2281053 [https://www.tickettailor.com/events/birminghamgaymers/2281053]  Common Creatives launch, 14 July (Pan-Pan) → https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/common-creatives-launch-event-tickets [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/common-creatives-launch-event-tickets-1993340281441?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnuqzvhVjzwzBTPqoKLcKwO51gGIW_9lni-FbOyua-OZzqxWYebu-exHJeD68_aem_DAKo7WuHItTLzVuktI9QKQ&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3]  Carl Chinn - “Many Peoples, One Birmingham,” 16 July (Hare and Hounds) → https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/Hare-And-Hounds-Kings-Heath/Carl-Chinn-In-Conversation [https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/Hare-And-Hounds-Kings-Heath/Carl-Chinn-In-Conversation---Many-Peoples-One-Birmingham/42124381/]  Birmingham Gay Symphony plays Brahms, 18 July (CBSO Centre) → https://cbso.co.uk/events/bgso-presents-brahms-first [https://cbso.co.uk/events/bgso-presents-brahms-first]    Music Quiz, 13 July (Fletchers Bar) → https://www.fletchersbarandeatery.co.uk/whats-on [https://www.fletchersbarandeatery.co.uk/whats-on] 3 Phase Records, open from 11 July (45-46 Loveday St, Birmingham) →  https://www.3phaserecords.com/pages/birmingham-shop [https://www.3phaserecords.com/pages/birmingham-shop]  Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every day, Monday to Friday Follow Outer Circle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outercirclebrum [https://www.instagram.com/outercirclebrum] For more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on https://open.acast.com/networks/67138d3113da25d9f66f2836/shows/6855538a80301bef72a8fb33/episodes/instagram.com/brumradioinstagram.com/brumradio [http://instagram.com/brumradio] Outer Circle is produced by 11c Media [www.11c.Media] for Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.