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Events previews from around the region
Events
Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show NEC, Birmingham, Fri 18 - Sun 20 March
Opening the classic car season for 2022, the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show brings together all aspects of classic motoring. The event is expected to attract somewhere in the region of 30,000 visitors across its three days. Highlights include live restoration projects, pristine classics, and the chance for enthusiasts to check out 150 car clubs.
YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships 2022 Utilita Arena, Birmingham, Wed 16 - Sun 20 March
With 155 matches and more than 50 hours of badminton to enjoy, the 2022 YONEX All England Open Championship is serving up five days of top-class action this month. The greatest badminton players in the world
are taking part in the tournament, including Spain’s Carolina Marin. An Olympic and three-time world champion, Carolina is also a former All England title holder and will be making her comeback after injury. Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen (Denmark) and Kento Momota (Japan) both return in the men’s singles, whilst in the mixed doubles, top-ranked Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai (Thailand) will be looking to add to their ever-growing list of titles.
MegaCon Live & Kidtropolis NEC, Birmingham, Sat 26 & Sun 27 March
MegaCon Live is a brand-new show from the co-founder of the well-established MCM Comic Con. Blending pop culture with a wide range of feature zones - including a steampunk emporium and a cosplay masquerade - the show also boasts special guest appearances by, among others, Pokemon’s Sarah Natochenny and Harry Potter’s David Bradley. Young children (ages four to 10) are catered for by Kidtropolis - a ‘mega zone’ featuring a 200ft-long inflatable assault course and a synthetic ice skating rink.
PJ Masks National SEA LIFE Birmingham, until Sun 13 March
SEA LIFE Birmingham has been thrown into chaos, with the Night-Time Baddies from kids’ TV series PJ Masks causing all manner of overnight marine mayhem.
Thankfully the series’ resident superheroes, Catboy, Owlette and Gekko, are on hand to help restore a sense of peace and tranquility to the aquarium - but they need your help!... Once the adventure is over, visitors will be presented with a special sticker to thank them for their heroic efforts. whatsonlive.co.uk 51
