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: 15 | 16 | 17 SEP

JOSIE LONG: RE-ENCHANTMENT‌‌
FRI 15 SEP | 19:30‌‌
The triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, underdog Fringe hero and delirious new mother returns with a show about the changes wrought by time, passion, moving to Scotland, and loving the world under difficult circumstances.‌‌
Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton | £16.50

CONJURER
FRI 15 SEP | 19:00
The Rugy extreme-metallers stop by KK's for a UK National Lottery United by Music show. Support your grassroots venues and take a mate for free by showing a lotto ticket! See booking page for details.
KK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton | £16.50 / £8.50 lotto special offer

POETRY PERFORMANCE: ISLAND FUSION
SAT 16 SEP | 12:00
Join writers Gracey Bee and Kenton Samuels for some island hoping poetry inspired by the Caribbean, Britain and Japan. Part of the Heritage Open Days programme and the We are Wednesbury Literary festival.
Wednesbury Museum and Art Gallery | Free

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS: COLLECTIONS STORE TOUR
SAT 16 SEP | 11:30 + 14:30
Led by Collections Curator, Julie Brown, you will see where and how our Collections are stored, and learn about aspects of the Collections Management process.
The New Art Gallery Walsall | Free, booking essential

COME AND MEET YUVI
SAT 16 SEP | 16:00
Yuvi will unveil a collection of originals and limited editions. Meet an artist like no other, and view this extraordinary exhibition.
Whitewall Galleries, Merry Hill | RSVP

BAZ LUHRMANN'S 'ELVIS' FILM & FOOD EXPERIENCE
SAT 16 SEP | 19:00
Dive into the life of “The King” in an outdoor covered marquee, where the magic of the big screen meets a gourmet treats from The Arts Cafe.
Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton | £17.00 inc. film+food

341 RECORDS PRESENTS PULSAR & GUESTS
SAT 16 SEP
With Homeschooling and Transistrrr.
DIVE, Wolverhampton | £5.00 adv. £8.00 otd.

MICRO-PRODUCTION #4: CAN YOU READ ME?
SAT 16 SEP | 14:00 + 16:00
Come experience the excitement of a brand new, raw performance from one of Britain’s most consistently inventive theatre companies made at, with and for The Arena.
Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton | £1.00

LIVE AT THE CIVIC: NINA CONTI
SAT 16 SEP | 20:00
Nina has won a British Comedy Award for storming Live at the Apollo, Russell Howard's Good News, and Sunday Night at the Palladium, and made a BAFTA nominated film - all without even moving her lips.
Brierley Hill Civic Hall | £22.00

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FUNKY (DJ)
SAT 16 SEP | 20:00
Funk, soul and disco floor fillers courtesy of Jimmy James.
Claptrap the Venue, Stourbridge | £5.00 otd.

LABYRYNTH
SUN 17 SEP | 15:30
Sixteen-year-old Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) is given thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother Toby when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King Jareth (David Bowie).
Wollaston Studio, Stourbridge Town Hall | £6.00 adults £4.50 children

SEPTEMBER MARKET
SUN 17 SEP | 12:00
Grab a pint and pizza while you browse the stalls of a variety of local independent businesses.
Green Duck Beer Co., Stourbridge | Free

NEXT WEEK

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