Trad Arts Team

We are heading for May Day, one of the most magical dates in the folk calendar. So it is quite appropriate that there is a rush of activity early in the month. Let’s keep our hopes high for some good weather to bring people out to our events. Watch out for the change of date for Storytelling Cafe.

Friday 2 May, 7:15pm
Celebrate May Day at the Handsworth Socials, featuring the Zirak Hamad Trio, local singers, short videos and cake! Tickets only £3 / £7 / £9 – you choose. 
St Andrews Community Centre, Church Lane, Handsworth B20 2HX
Reserve your place & pay on the door: text 07802 546 076 or email mogstim@hotmail.com

Saturday 3 May, 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

Sat and Sun 3-4 May
Join United Artists of South Birmingham (UASB) as we showcase original artwork by incredible local artists. Part of the Kings Heath Artsfest
All Saints Centre – Marjorie Allen Room, Chapel Room & South Vestry
More details at https://www.facebook.com/events/2403073546760732

Sunday 4 May, 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 4 May, 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

Friday 9 May, 7-9pm
Mad Moll will be playing lively English, French, Scandi and American music
All Saints Community Café, Kings Heath, B14 7RA
Free entry, refreshments for sale 
More info from https://www.facebook.com/events/624660746697651

Saturday 17 May, noon to 4pm (in conjunction with United Artists of South Birmingham)
Kings Heath Art Market
All Saints Centre, Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, B14 7RA
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

Tuesday 20 May, 7:30pm – note this is not on the usual Wednesday date!
Birmingham Storytelling Café – Tales with a Twist, from the Café Crew
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 https://www.birminghamstorytellingcafe.co.uk
 
Tuesday 27 May, 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