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WHAT: Easter Egg Hunt – Easter Sunday WHEN: 12 April WHERE: Birmingham Botanical Gardens, tel: 0121 212 3383 www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk Loads of fun and games at this cracking annual Easter Egg Hunt. Meet the Easter bunny and award-winning clown Bibbledy Bob as well as sweet treats and a chance to win a year’s free membership for the family.
WHAT: Black Voices WHEN: 22 May WHERE: Town Hall, box office: 0121 345 0600 www.thsh.co.uk Breaking out from being backing singers for artists like UB40, Ruby Turner and Fine Young Cannibals, the all-female a cappella group Black Voices now shines centre stage with distinctive vocal harmonies set to an eclectic mix of music from jazz to pop and reggae to gospel.
WHAT: Beethoven’s Eroica WHEN: 29 April WHERE: Symphony Hall, tel: 0121 780 3333 www.cbso.co.uk/whats-on Mozart often directed his own music from the violin – and that’s exactly what Julian Rachlin will be doing as, together with viola player Sarah McElravy, he performs what might be the greatest concerto Mozart ever wrote.
WHAT: Birmingham Wine Weekend WHEN: 24 to 26 April WHERE: Various venues, www.birminghamwineweekend.co.uk A long weekend of sipping delicious wines in some of the city’s best
WHAT: Chris Ramsey
venues. To take part, all you need to do is buy your wristband. From charming wine bars to stylish hotels, there are some cracking venues
WHEN: 17 April
taking part in this great event aimed at novices, connoisseurs and
WHERE: Alexandra Theatre, tel: 0844 8713011
everyone in between.
www.atgtickets.com/birmingham The critically-acclaimed comedian and star from last season’s Strictly is hitting the road for his biggest ever stand-up tour. Having filled venues across the country to rave reviews, don’t miss your chance to catch him live on stage in Brum.
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