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: 24 | 25 | 26 NOV

DUDLEY WINTER ALES FAYRE
THU 23, FRI 24 + SAT 25 NOV
Purchase and enjoy a selection of over sixty real ales and ciders and traditional Black Country grub. Commemorating the Crooked House.
Dudley Town Hall | £10.00 non- CAMRA members (CAMRA members free)

THE BEATLES VERSUS EVERYTHING (DJ)
FRI 24 NOV | 20:00
Playing the biggest Beatles bangers sandwiched with the best music from some other fairly decent 60s & 70s groups.
Claptrap the Venue, Stourbridge | £5.00 otd. before midnight

STITCHED
FRI 24 NOV | 19:00
Black Country Metalcore crew Stitched return to Wolverhampton for the first time in over a year for a hometown (close enough) show.
DIVE, Wolverhampton | £6.00 adv. £8.00 otd.

FRIDAY LATES
FRI 24 NOV | 18:00
Antonio Roberts, MYNA and rumblesan will be hosting an algorave. Antionio has provided visuals at events including SXSW, Supersonic Festrival, Barbican, Green Man festival and more. Expect live, digitally coded music and awesome visuals.
Wolverhampton Art Gallery | Free entry

ROVING CROWS
FRI 24 NOV | 19:00
A vital and vibrant folk act showcasing a mix of fiery, Celtic-inspired fiddle, conscious, intelligent lyrics and thumping rhythms.
Katie Fitzgerald's, Stourbridge | £13.20

THE 27 CLUB
SAT 25 NOV | 23:00
Indie/alternative DJ after the bands!
The Giffard Arms, Wolverhampton | Free entry

RAW POWER
SAT 25 NOV | 19:00
A rock night like no other, with light show and visuals, live garage/punk sounds and DJ sets by Bad Girlfriend and Luke Singleton.
The Clarendon Hotel Pub, Wolverhampton | £5.00

MUSIC ASYLUM
SAT 25 NOV | 22:00
A night of tech, techno, house and all sounds inbetween! Expect a night of heavy hitters and dance floor shellers all night long.
The Hangar, Wolverhampton | £14.25 adv.

BLACK COUNTRY TYPE PHOTO WALK
SAT 25 NOV | 11:00
Join acclaimed artist Tom Hicks on a guided Photowalk around the urban landscape of Dudley.
Dudley Zoo and Castle | £12.00 adv.

COCKTAIL CABINET PRESENTS: GUILTY PLEASURES (DJ)
SAT 25 NOV | 20:00
The best music to dance on the rug to. Expect wonderful records by Supertramp, Baccara, Boney M, Hall & Oates, ELO, Pilot, TOTO, Abba. You get the score.
Claptrap the Venue, Stourbridge | £5.00 adv. (£10.00 after midnight)

GEEKCON
SAT 25 NOV + SUN 26 NOV | 09:00
This year you will find all your favourite geeky traders, prop displays from Stranger Things and Wednesday and figure boxes to pose in.
Mander Centre, Wolverhampton | Free entry

CHEAP THRILLS
SAT 25 NOV | 22:00
Britpop, Madchester and 60s all night.
DIVE, Wolverhampton | £3.00 otd.

VEGAN MARKET
SUN 26 NOV | 10:30
A huge variety of vegan street food vendors, artisan bakers, craft brewers, ethical jewellers, local artists, zero-waste champions, environmental charities and more.
City Market, Wolverhampton | Free entry

CREATIVES UNION
SUN 26 NOV | 10:00
Step into a world of creativity, filled with art, music and more. Explore unique stalls, be inspired by talented artists, makers and creatives whilst listening to live music.
The Hangar, Wolverhampton | £3.00

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