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When: Sunday 6th May, 14:00 – Midnight
Where: Rainbow Warehouse
Glas are holding a Wig Party at the Rainbow this bank holiday weekend.
Residents are informed to expect noise from the venue. Further details can be found by clicking on the flyer image.
Digbeth Residents Association thanks our residents in advance for their support in keeping Digbeth vibrant.
When: Saturday, 28th April, 20:00 – 06:00
Where: The Rainbow Warehouse
For the past three years the Birmingham Showcase Festival, which spans the entire Rainbow complex, has been a complete sell-out. This year, Sub Focus and Art Department will be headlining, supported by Plastician, Alex Arnout and Cera Alba.
When: Saturday, 28th April, 21:00 – 06:00
Where: HMV Institute
On the same night just down the road at the HMV Institute, there will be a celebration of all things bass at the Bass Indoor Gathering. Celebrating its seventh year in Birmingham, the event will feature artists including radio star David Rodigan, Shy Fx, MJ Cole and a host of other talent.
More information for both events is available at www.theticketsellers.co.uk. Digbeth Residents Association would like to ask our members for their support in keeping Digbeth vibrant.
When: Friday 27th April, 18:30 to 22:00pm
Where: Bay Leaf Restaurant, Custard Factory, Digbeth
Free entry
Digbeth Residents are officially invited to attend ‘It Chose Me’, an exhibition by upcoming young visual artist Alexandria, as she unveils some of her latest work.
Alex is a contemporary artist who paints and photographs nature, buildings, people and furniture. She draws influences from cubism, Bauhaus and the natural world.
Come along and be entertained by live music and food in a relaxed atmosphere. Bay Leaf is committed to promoting local artists by providing free exhibition space – get in touch via their website if you would like to display your work.
For further details, email or tweet Alexandria, or check out the Facebook page by clicking the above image.
When: Saturday, 28 April 2012, 19:00 until 23:00
Where: 22 Green Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B12 ONB
More information on the Facebook event page
Cinema Society invites you to join fellow film enthusiasts for a night of short films made by local students. For one night only, this converted warehouse in Digbeth will become the focal point of talented film makers from in and around Birmingham.
The collection of films being screened are all made by students currently studying, or recently graduated from Birmingham City University.
The night is an experiment on how to help shape the future of underutilised areas of cities by creating social spaces and using local talent as a means for communication and bringing a like minded audience together.
Free entry. Drinks and snacks available.
When: Saturday 12th May, 18:00 onwards
Where: The Spotted Dog, 104 Warwick Street, Digbeth, B12 0NH
This is a free event – just turn up and enjoy!
In May, The Spotted Dog’s marvellous beer garden will play host to a disco with a difference… The Shuffle will be coming to Digbeth for one night only, as part of International Dance Festival Birmingham 2012.
Attractions include Birmingham Hits the Floor; a compilation of archive rug-cutting from the Media Archive for Central England, and the soundtrack to the night will be provided by vintage vinyl squadron Sugarfoot Stomp. The Sugarfoot ladies will more than meet their match in special guests, 60s dance troupe The Actionettes (pictured), who plan to bring a blast of go-go glamour to Digbeth.
So come along and move your dancing feet! 
When: Thursday 26th April, 19:00 onwards
Where: Bay Leaf Restaurant, the Custard Factory
Digbeth-based Birmingham Friends of the Earth are hosting a curry night fundraiser and social at Bay Leaf restaurant in the Custard Factory on Thursday the 26th April. The aim is to provide an opportunity for green groups across the city to meet, have a great night out, and to support the work of Birmingham Friends of The Earth.
Tickets are £20 for a 3 course meal, with £10 going to cover the restaurants costs and £10 going directly to Birmingham Friends of the Earth.
The menu for the evening is:
Starter:
-Chicken Tikka Tamarind
-Vegetable Samosa
-Vegetable Pakora
Main Course:
Lamb Balti
Chicken Tikka Masala
Paneer Tikka Bhuna (V)
Vegetable Bhuna (V)
Dessert:
Chocolate brownie with ice cream
The evening will begin with a drinks from 7pm, to be seated for 7:30pm. For tickets please send an email to emmakgj@gmail.com with the following information:
- Your name
- Contact telephone number
- How many people will be sitting on your table
- The main meal choices for your table
When: Monday 16th April, 19:30 onwards
Where: Spotted Dog Pub, Warwick Street, Digbeth
Free entry with free tea and cakes!
Digbeth residents are invited to tonight’s Filum Night; the Spotted Dog will be screening Single Handed, a made-for-tv drama.
Jack Driscoll is transferred from Dublin back to his birthplace in the remote west of Ireland as Garda Sergeant, the role recently vacated by his father, Gerry. Jack’s first major case is an investigation into the death of a young woman, found in an isolated caravan.
Check the Spotted Dog website for future films and other events.
Last summer, a number of Digbeth Residents went on a bike ride organised by Digbeth Residents Association Chair, Val Woodward. You can read more about our ride and watch a video here.
Everyone agreed that it was great fun, despite the rain’s best efforts to dampen our spirits!
Val is happy to organise/lead another bike ride this summer, providing people would like to join in. Remember, you do not have to be a resident of Digbeth to get involved!
We are currently considering the date of Saturday 9th June for a bike ride, and are exploring a few options:
- An daytime/evening ride to a pub and back
- A daytime/evening ride around the Heartlands Loop
The rides would take around two hours in total, and keeping with tradition (!), the rides would start and end in the Spotted Dog on Warwick Street in Digbeth. The Heartlands Loop is a ride along two different canals to the Spaghetti Junction and back.
If you’d like to come along, simply comment or email contact@mydigbeth.co.uk and we’ll keep you informed of any plans.
Guest Post from Emily Randall at Unlock Democracy
When: Wednesday 11th April, 19:00
Where: Birmingham Midland Institute, Margaret StreetUnlock Democracy and Take Back Parliament Birmingham have teamed up to host an evening with Mark Harper MP, Chris Crean from Friends of the Earth (based in Digbeth), Tamasin Cave from Spinwatch, and special guests from the local community to talk about opening up lobbying.
In the wake of ‘Cash for Cameron’, the public’s attention has been focussed on the access and influence that can be bought within our political system. The coalition have pledged to create a register of lobbyists, but unless the public show enough interest in the issue, it is likely to be watered down or forgotten. The government has been holding a consultation on lobbying which is coming to an end on the 13th of April 2012. It is in our interests to have a more transparent lobbying system, and we want as many people as possible to attend this meeting.
The evening will take place on Wednesday the 11th of April between 7pm and 9pm at the Birmingham Midland Institute.
You can register for the event here; more information can be found online or on the Facebook event page.
Hope to see you there!
When: 10:00 – 15:00, Monday to Saturday
Where: The Custard Factory, B9 4AA
Free entry
Irish in Birmingham, with the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund, have put together an exhibition profiling what it means to be Irish. Oral history accounts have been collected from the children of immigrants from the Emerald Isle to Birmingham who landed between 1960-2010, who I’m sure share similar experiences to those who still frequent Digbeth now.
The exhibition will be open in the Custard Factory from the 12th until the 28th April 2012. Further information can be found by clicking the image below, or emailing Michelle Aucott of Irish in Birmingham.
