The sun is shining and the trees are in blossom and everything is well in the world. Well not quite! So let’s make the best of the good vibes that come from being together with people who enjoy what you enjoy. Music lifts our spirits. Stories take us out of ourselves to new imagined worlds. Songs connect us to the universal trials, tribulations and joys of life. This is what the traditional arts are all about, so come along and join us at one of our events listed below.
Saturday 5 Apr, 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 6 Apr, 3-6pm
Erdington Slow Session
St Thomas Association, 31a Station Road, Erdington, B23 6UB
English, Irish and Scottish standard session tunes at a steady pace
For links to the music, email erdingtonslowsession@gmail.com
Sunday 6 Apr, 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 their web page for more info
Tuesday 15 Apr, 7:30pm – note this is not on the usual Wednesday date!
Birmingham Storytelling Café – Tim Ralph, with Three White Roses
Kitchen Garden Cafe, York Road, Kings Heath, B14 7SA
Food and drinks available from 6.30pm – stories start at 7:30pm
Tickets £10 from wegottickets.com
More info from Birmingham Storytelling Cafe
Saturday 19 Apr, noon to 4pm (in conjunction with United Artists of South Birmingham)
Kings Heath Art Market
All Saints Centre, Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, B14 7RA (note new venue)
A series of monthly celebrations of local talent and a platform for artists to showcase their unique work. For more info or to book a stall email Graham Langley
Friday 25 April – Sunday 27 April
Fillongley Fest 2025 – camping, caravans, campervans welcome
Fillongley Village Hall (near Meriden) CV7 8EQ
25th French dance, 26th English concert & ceilidh, 27th Irish Set Dance workshop & ceili
More info from Pete Grassby or phone 07768 683015
Tuesday 29 Apr, 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
Trad Arts Team 
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