Trad Arts Team

This month we are putting “art” into the Trad Arts Team with a new indoor Art Market in the middle of Kings Heath.  Come along to browse or buy – there are still a few stalls left if you are interested.  Find here too more music, dance and storytelling for you to enjoy, either by taking part or sitting back in a relaxing atmosphere for an evening out.

Sat 2 March, 10am to 1pm
Birmingham Folk Workshop with Ricardo Santos Rocha (Portugal)
Moseley Hive, 93 Alcester Road, B13 8DD
For intermediate to advanced musicians with melodic instruments.  Tickets are £10 (£7 for non-earners) and can be booked by emailing mailto:birminghamfolk1@gmail.com
Checkout the facebook page for more info

Saturday 2 March, 2:30pm to 5pm
Alvechurch French Dance and Music
Alvechurch Village Hall B48 7JX
Entry £2, all abilities of dancer and musician welcome
Check out the Facebook group for more details

Sunday 3 March, 6-9pm

Birmingham Folk’s Global Trad Session
Old Moseley Arms, 53 Tindal St, Balsall Heath, B12 9QU
Free and open to anyone with an instrument at any level
Checkout the facebook page for more info

Wednesday 6 March, 8pm
Tales and Ales at the Prince of Wales
Prince of Wales, Alcester Road, Moseley, B13 8EE
An informal session for storytellers and anyone who wants to listen
tradartsteam.co.uk/#tales-and-ales

Saturday 9 March, 7:15pm
Handsworth Socials: Celebrating International Women’s Day
St Andrews Sports & Community Centre, College Rd, Handsworth B20 2HX
Speakers, music, films.  Refreshments on sale from 6:30pm
Pay on the door £3 / £7 / £9 – reserve tickets by text 07802 546076 or email mogstim@hotmail.com

Thursday 14 March, 7:30 pm
Moseley Village Band’s last meeting
St Columba’s Church Hall, Moseley, B13 8DD
tradartsteam.co.uk/our-events/events-by-partners-and-friends/#moseley-village-band

Saturday 16 March, 1pm to 5pm (in conjunction with United Artists of South Birmingham)
We are excited to announce the launch of a monthly Art Market in Kings Heath High Street at the New Life Baptist Church Hall. This vibrant market is a celebration of local talent and a platform for artists to showcase their unique work, be it visual, sculptural, or beyond, with live music from Mad Moll.  For more info email Graham Langley

Wednesday 20 March, 7:30pm
Birmingham Storytelling Café with Sef Townsend
Stories from Spain where Muslims, Christians and Jews lived in harmony for 800 years
Kitchen Garden Cafe, York Road, Kings Heath, B14 7SA
A menu of food and drinks will be available from 6.30pm – stories start at 7:30pm.
Tickets £10 from wegottickets.com
More info from https://www.birminghamstorytellingcafe.co.uk/

Tuesday 26 March, 7:30pm
Royal Tales – Sutton Coldfield Storytelling
Station Pub, 44 Station St, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 6AT
Free entry, but please support the venue by buying drinks and food
Checkout the Royal Tales facebook group for more info

Saturday and Sunday, 30-31 March
Birmingham Palestine Weekender
Local venues in Kings Heath have partnered with Kings Heath United Against Racism to create an event to raise funds and show solidarity with the people of Gaza. The event will feature live bands, DJ sets, spoken word, storytelling, banner making, art workshops, presentations on the history of Palestine and debates. Proceeds from ticket sales and collections will support Medical Aid for Palestine.