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: 13 | 14 | 15 OCT

THOSE DAMN CROWS‌‌
FRI 13 OCT | 19:00‌‌
Those Damn Crows are a hard-hitting five piece rock band from Bridgend, South Wales. Performing all around the UK and playing at festivals such as Download Festival, Ramblin Man, Steelhouse, HRH, Giants Of Rock, Planet Rockstock, to name a few.‌‌
The Wulfrun at The Halls, Wolverhampton | £23.25

COBO: COMEDY SHUTDOWN
FRI 13 OCT | 18:45
COBO: Comedy Shutdown brings a Black History Month Special to a venue near you. Round up your friends & family for an uplifting night of laughter! Featuring Trixx, Loyiso Gola and Sikisa.
Bilston Town Hall | £19.80 (cash only bar)

AJAY SRIVASTAV‌‌
SAT 14 OCT | 20:00‌‌
The critically acclaimed musician reflects on the life and lessons learnt as a British born artist of Indian heritage,with uplifting songs of protest and change. A seasoned musician and performer, Ajay has worked with a variety of artists including Gregory Isaacs, DJ Ritu, Jah Wobble and Zakir Hussain.
Wollaston Studio, Stourbridge Town Hall | £12.00 adv. £15.00 otd.

WARD KNUTUR TOWNES - FOLK AT THE NAC
SAT 14 OCT | 20:00
Three acclaimed singer-songwriters come together for a UK-Icelandic-Canadian collaboration. Touring their debut album recorded in Iceland.
Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton | £15.00

INCA BABIES & TURNING BLACK LIKE LIZARDS
SAT 14 OCT | 19:00
Manchester post-punk heroes Inca Babies will be joined by their friends from the Black Country. With special guest Patrick Duff from indie giants Strangelove.
Katie Fitgerald's, Stourbridge | £9.90

ED BYRNE: TRAGEDY PLUS TIME‌‌
SAT 14 OCT | 19:30‌‌
One of the UK’s favourite TV household names returns to the stage with a brand new show as he heads to Edinburgh this summer and then on the road in autumn.‌‌
Walsall Arena and Arts Centre | £28.50

TOSH
SAT 14 OCT | 20:00
Let’s get wonky! Tosh resident DJs Jus'Ray and Mr Trim spinning upfront house, techno and club classics with a pure party vibe 'til the early hours.
Claptrap the Venue, Stourbridge | £5.00

GROOVE INVADERS
SAT 14 OCT | 20:00
House and 90s from Groove Invaders, featuring a 360 degree booth and special guests.
North Street Social, Wolverhampton | £6.00

OUSTIDELEFT: BOOKSHOP DAY
SAT 14 OCT | 18:00
Outsideleft and the Bear Bookshop team up for an evening of great poetry, music and entertainment.
Bear Bookshop, Bearwood | Free admission

DAVID HOCKNEY
SUN 15 OCT | 13:30
A talk about this seminal artist of the 20th Century and his work, and an opportunity to see Dudley’s own example of a Hockney print.
Red House Glass Cone, Wordsley | Free / donations (booking essential)

VINTAGE KILO SALE
SUN 15 OCT | 10:00
Grab a bag on your way in and pick & mix your vintage clothing, all for £20 a kilo!
The Hangar, Wolverhampton | £2.00-£3.00

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