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: 29 + 30 SEP | 01 OCT
FRIDAY LATES
FRI 29 SEP | 18:00
Share your creativity and talents during our open mic night, where we welcome all kinds of performances. Don't miss this engaging and thought-provoking event that celebrates the diversity of the meaning of home.
Wolverhampton Art Gallery | Free
SOUL & DISCO FLOOR FILLERS (DJ)
FRI 29 SEP | 20:00
A night full of soul and disco floor-fillers. 60s soul, 70s disco and cosmic girl - what more could you possibly want?
Claptrap the Venue, Stourbridge | £5.00
PAY DAY PARTY
FRI 29 SEP | 19:00
Playing disco, glam rock and indie.
The Clarendon Hotel Pub, Wolverhampton
STOURBRIDGE RECORD & MUSIC FAIR
SAT 30 SEP | 11:00
Traders selling records, CDs, tapes, posters, and other goodies, as well as a sister fair upstairs dedicated to non-record goodies such as art, gear, fashions and other cool stuff. Plus bar, street food, live DJs...
Stourbridge Town Hall | £2.00
PIANO AND PICNIC
SAT 30 SEP | 12:00
Settle down in the Victorian painting gallery and listen to songs and tunes played on their grand piano. Why not take a posh picnic to enjoy too!
Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery | Free
BLAST OFF!
SAT 30 SEP | 22:00
Blast off! will return to The Halls for its 27th Anniversary this September.
The Halls, Wolverhampton | £10.00 + booking fee
SUMMER SOUL PARTY
SAT 30 SEP | 22:00
DJs Mark Alexander, S.T.T. Connection and Norman Anthony playing the best in 80s, 90s 00's soul and more.
North Street Social, Wolverhampton | £8.00
ASYLUM OPEN STUDIOS
SAT 30 SEP | 19:00
A great night of art, live performances and music. See the space, meet our artists and see their studios. BYOB/Refreshments available.
Asylum Art Gallery & Studios, Wolverhampton | Free
COCKTAIL CABINET PRESENTS: THE 1980s
SAT 30 SEP | 20:00
80s pop, Alt 80s, 80s rock , 80s electro, 80s soundtracks & a ruck load of 80s cheese. 80s dress strongly encouraged!
Claptrap the Venue, Stourbridge | £5.00
3 DAFT MONKEYS
SAT 30 SEP | 19:00
Part of SoAaR's Autumn weekend of gigs. Bring your dancing shoes!
Katie Fitgerald's, Stourbridge | £13.80
YES, WE CAN'T
SUN 01 OCT | 19:30
The first hybrid event from the Pandemonialists. With headliner Ben Davis, open mic spots and good ales.
Asgard Games, Walsall and online | Pay-as-you-feel