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: 22 | 23 | 24 SEP
ALL OUT CHEESE (DJ)
FRI 22 SEP | 20:00
All out school disco cheesy filth! It's gonna be gouda. You need to brie there and its going to be grate. Free cheese with every request.
Claptrap the Venue, Stourbridge | £5.00
COMMUNITY IN THE ROUND
FRI 22 SEP |19:30
For one night only, three of the region’s top performers will be on stage together for the first time, at the same time.
Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton | £10.00
14/48 WOLVERHAMPTON
FRI 22 SEP + SAT 23 SEP | 19:00 + 21:30
The Wolverhampton satellite of “the world’s quickest theatre festival” in which 14 new plays are written, directed and performed within a 48-hour timespan.
Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton | P.W.Y.F.
SEDGLEY BEER FESTIVAL
FRI 22 SEP | 17:00 + SAT 23 SEP | 12:00
Raise a glass for charity with 42 real ales, 10 ciders, gin bar, wine, refreshments and 7 live bands.
Jubilee Hall, Sedgley | £12.00 (inc. drinks and festival glass)
JUNGLE GATHERING
SAT 23 SEP | 15:00
This is arguably the UK's biggest jungle reunion, celebrating the golden era of jungle music with the very finest DJs and MCs for this gathering of the Legendary Amazon Kings Of The Jungle.
Hangar, Wolverhampton | £22.25
FIONA ALLEN - ON THE RUN
SAT 23 SEP | 20:00
Double Emmy Award winner and star of Smack the Pony Fiona Allen is touring her debut stand-up show.
Stourbridge Town Hall (Wollaston Studio) | £14.00
SATURDAY BOOKS: POETRY BREAKFAST
SAT 23 SEP | 09:30
This month’s feature act is Greg Leadbetter + open mic for audience members.
Brooke's Bar & Bistro, Dudley | £2.00
PRICKLY BISCUIT
SAT 23 SEP | 20:00
Bringing the best house and disco to the top of the magical staircase.
DIVE, Wolverhampton
ALTERNATIVE 90s (DJ)
SAT 23 SEP | 20:00
DJ set playing the best alt 90s bangers.
Claptrap the Venue, Stourbridge | £5.00
THE 27 CLUB
Sat 23 SEP | 23:00
Wondeful blend of post-gig 90s and 00s indie and alternative.
The Giffard Arms, Wolverhampton | Free
WOLVES DINING CLUB
SAT 23 SEP | 12:00
Good vibes, good food, good people. Part of the DDC summer tour.
Bantock House and Gardens, Wolverhampton | £3.50
BLOODY BREAKFAST
SUN 24 SEP | 09:30-11:30
Sink your fangs into our blood-curdling tales, enjoy a heart-stopping cup of coffee, and savor some deliciously devilish descriptions of fiction and true crime stories.
Blue Sheep Books, Wednesbury | Free