Alternative Black Country (ABC) unearths some of the cultural gems our glorious corner of the West Midlands has to offer, gives them a good polish and presents them to you, sparkling, on a weekly basis.

THIS WEEKEND: 06 | 07 | 08 OCT

WATERFRONT DINING CLUB
FRI 06 OCT | 17:00
Waterfront Dining Club is back to delight your taste buds with delicious delicacies and tantalising treats from some of the best street food vendors in town!
Waterfront, Brierley Hill | Free

OKTOBERFEST
FRI 06 OCT | 16:00 + SAT 07 OCT | 13:00
Beer, Bratwurst & Bands - what's not to love!
Green Duck Beer Co., Stourbridge | Free entry

SANDWELL DINING CLUB
FRI 06 OCT | 16:00
More DDC goodness with Fireaway Grill, The Hangry Moose, The Bournville Waffle Company and more.
Sandwell Valley Country Park | Free entry

HALF MAN HALF BISCUIT
‌‌FRI 06 OCT | 19:00‌‌
John Peel called HMHB “a national treasure” whatever that means! Maybe their song “National Shite Day” provides clues.  If you don’t know them, get googling and prepare to be amazed.‌‌
Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton | £23.00

TOM STADE
Fri 06 SEP + SAT 07 SEP | 19:15
Serially hilarious, Tom has wowed sell-out audiences across the UK for the past two decades and remains one of the most compelling and instinctive stand-ups around.
Bilston Town Hall | £20.50

MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES (DJ)
FRI 06 OCT | 20:00
"All do that with your fingers round your eye. Right... I'm Roger Moore BANG!"
Claptrap's movie geek is taking to the decks to play all the best soundtracks from the greatest movies ever made!
Claptrap the Venue, Stourbridge | £5.00

OUTSIDE LEFT'S STUDIO 67
FRI 06 OCT | 20:00
An incredible night of funk, jazz, soul and disco groovers played by DJ Warren Woodenhand. Featuring live music from mbira music superstar, Millicent Chapanda.
Cork's Lounge, Bearwood | Free admission

MOLLY KARLOFF ALBUM LAUNCH
FRI 06 OCT | 19:30
The high-energy performances of this electrifying Oxford-based trio are comprised of Simon Gee (Vocals, Guitar), Dan Podbery (bass) and Jowie Adkins (Drums), and have already wooed audiences up and down the country.
The Giffard Arms, Wolverhampton | £10.00

MUSIC FEST 2023
FRI 06, SAT 07 + SUN 08 OCT
Charity fundraiser for this legendary jazz venue which recently suffered a burglary with significant losses. With Slady, Whisky Syndicate and Tim Amann.
The Trumpet, Bilston

HOLLOW BONES
FRI 06 OCT | 19:00
With support from Sum Wot Grrrl, Meth CLub 7, The Scumbags and Berlin's King Ern.
DIVE, Wolverhampton | £8.00 OTD

CRUSH: THE AUTUMN SESSION
SAT 07 SEP |22:00
Nightlife with a bang. Quality DJ's playing the best in house, tech house, deep house, U.K garage and funky house.
North Street Social, Wolverhampton | £7.50

DJ JIMMY JAMES PRESENTS: BRITPOP
SAT 07 OCT | 20:00
Relive a decade of 'crimplene, glamour, wit, and irony' with this curated 6 hour marathon of Britpop anthems.
Claptrap the Venue, Stourbridge | £5.00

DEREK BOSHIER: IMAGE IN REVOLT
SAT 07 OCT - SUN21 JAN
Celebrating 60 years of this restlessly inventive artist’s work, the exhibition offers a rare overview of Boshier’s career and lifelong fascination with popular culture.
Wolverhampton Art Gallery | Free admission

GAZ BROOKFIELD
SAT 07 OCT | 19:00
Part of his Morning Walking Club tour. Featuring Jess Silk.
Katie Fitgerald's, Stourbridge | £13.20

GREEN POETS
SAT 07 OCT | 11:00
Featuring Offa's Press poets Cherry Doyle (The Taste of Rain - A Year on Cannock Chase), Ros Woolner (Earth Walker), and Simon Fletcher (Wild Orchids).
Central Library, Wolverhampton | Free

JON AMOR TRIO
SAT 07 OCT | 20:30
Successful solo artists and guitar player with legendary UK blues band THE HOAX, Jon Amor returns as a three-piece with Gerry Soffe and Tom Gikes.
Cafe Metro Bar, Bilston

RAZZMATAZZ
SAT 07 OCT | 22:00
More indie shenanigans from DJ Carl Auzins (The Dog and Doublet, Blast Off!).
DIVE, Wolverhampton | £3.00 OTD

RODDY RADIATION AND THE SKABILLY REBELS
SUN 08 OCT | 15:00
The legendary lead guitarist of The Specials brings a fusion of the driving rhythm of ska and the gritty hard edge of rockabilly and punk. With support from Year Zero.
Claptrap the Venue, Stourbridge | £16.50

CRAFT & FLEA
SUN 08 OCT | 10:00
A collection of quality, hand-picked independent makers, collectors, designers and creatives all under one roof.
The Hangar, Wolverhampton | £2.50

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