Trad Arts Team

As the winter weather encroaches and we start to huddle down (like people have done for tens of thousands of years), staying at home seems like the easy option.  But for the intrepid enthusiasts of all things folk we still have a few events for you to venture out for as you seek some respite from the tide of Christmas offers on telly.

Saturday 29 Nov, noon to 4pm (in conjunction with United Artists of South Birmingham)
Kings Heath Christmas Art Market
All Saints Centre, Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, B14 7RA
Final Art Market of the year – a platform for artists to showcase their unique work.  40 stalls of seasonal art and craft, with music from Mad Moll and refreshments on sale.  For more info or to book a stall, email Graham Langley. 

Saturday 6 Dec, 2:30pm to 5pm
Alvechurch French Dance and Music
Alvechurch Village Hall B48 7JX
Entry £2, all abilities of dancer and musician welcome
Join the Facebook group for more details

Sunday 7 Dec, 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 7 Dec, 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

Sunday 14 Dec, 6-8pm
Workshop by Birmingham Folk: Session Skills and The Unwritten Rules
Old Moseley Arms, 53 Tindal St, Balsall Heath, B12 9QU
How to find your place at the local session, an evening with Katie Stevens
Tickets £10/£5 concessions and more info on the Birmingham Folk events page

Tuesday 16 Dec, 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
Facebook event – more info

Wednesday 17 Dec, 7:30pm Birmingham Storytelling Café
Kitchen Garden Cafe, York Road, Kings Heath, B14 7SA
Food and drinks available from 6.30pm – stories start at 7:30pm
Tickets £10 from https://wegottickets.com
More info from https://www.birminghamstorytellingcafe.co.uk/