Featured Events in Birmingham in May, 2025 (May Updated)

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Druids Heath Regeneration Business Session Join us, for this in-person session aimed at businesses operating within the Druids Heath Regeneration Area. Where will the event be ? Venue - Manningford Hall, Bells Lane, Birmingham, B14 5RY If you'd prefer to attend an alternative online event visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1301055033629 Why are we holding this event ? An outline planning application has now been submitted for the Druids Heath Regeneration area. We want to ensure that we are transparent with all business owners, in what the next steps will be over the coming months and years. It’s important to us that you are informed and treated fairly. As such, this will be the first of a series of dedicated homeowner sessions, throughout the year. Druids Heath Regeneration Project Team – The project team will also be on hand for discussion to understand more about your business' need. The team will be completing surveys on the day to ensure we have a good understanding of your needs as part of regeneration. We’ll be joined by Newmark , and The Growth Hub in this dedicated business session. Who are Newmark? – Newmark are an independent regeneration property advisor. Through this session Newmark will share information to help you understand more about the land assembly process, from valuations through to compensation, and how your business may be affected. The Growth Hub - The Growth Hub is a central point of contact for business support and guidance for small and medium sized businesses across the Birmingham and Solihull region. The Growth Hubs aim is simple - to make businesses they work with as successful as they can be. The Growth Hub are fully funded, independent, and impartial and as such their services are delivered free of charge. Druids Heath Regeneration Project Team – The project team will also be on hand for discussion to understand more about your business. These early conversations are to give you opportunity to influence the types of commercial space available within the detailed design for Druids Heath. What to expect – We’ll be kicking off with presentations from Newmark and the Growth Hub. This will be followed by Networking, Q&A and opportunity for you to have one to one conversations with our specialists. Why do I need to book a ticket ? To attend you will need to book a free ticket, this is so we can make sure we have the correct contact details, and staff in attendance , ensuring each event is well managed. It also allows us to stay in touch about the issues that matter to you most. We will only be able to provide one ticket per household Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Each ticket admits one person only. One ticket per household. For further information regarding alternative sessions visit www.birmingham.gov.uk/druidsheathregen Section 6 – Consultation and Engagement Waiting List Once all tickets have been allocated you may choose to be added to the waiting list. If a ticket becomes available due to a cancellation, we will let you know by email. Cancellations To cancel your free ticket order, please do so here directly with Eventbrite · Set up or login to your Eventbrite account at Eventbrite - Log In and Sign In · Navigate to orders · Choose cancel orders For further information visit www.birmingham.gov.uk/druidsheathregen Information Source: Birmingham City Council | eventbrite

Welcome to Himaya Haven's BAME Families of Prisoners Conference ! Himaya Haven CIC is a leading Birmingham based organisation that concentrates on working with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities (BAME) and specialise in supporting families of loved ones in custody and prison. Himaya Haven provide a range of culturally-sensitive services to meet individuals’ and family members’ needs whilst they progress through the criminal justice system by offering holistic support, advice, guidance, information, coping therapies and access to mainstream services. Join Himaya Haven for their BAME Families of Prisoners Evaluation Report Launch. The BAME Families of Prisoners Evaluation Report Launch will provide a powerful insight into the challenges, experiences, and support needs of BAME families impacted by the criminal justice system. The launch will disseminate the findings of the evaluation of Himaya Haven’s work with BAME families of prisoners conducted by a researcher from Birmingham City University. The launch serves as a platform to share insights, successes, and areas for improvement in the work Himaya Haven do to support BAME families and the wider community. Attendees, including policymakers, public stakeholders, as well as community partner organisations, will gain a deeper understanding of the impact that Himaya Haven’s support services have had upon the families and their everyday lives of having a loved one in the criminal justice system. This launch will not only be a reflection on Himaya Haven’s work in supporting BAME families of prisoners but will also denote its key learnings which will be of importance and interest to wider audiences working in communities, criminal justice, policy, or research, in order to help shape a more just and inclusive society. Information Source: Himaya Haven CIC | eventbrite

Lunch BUN - May 2025 Gather together to meet with other likeminded Birmingham businesses for networking and relationship building in the heart of the city. Join us for a networking lunch at Bazar, Harvey Nichols on Wednesday 21st May 2025, 12pm - 2.30pm £33 per person, includes a drink on arrival, and a 2 course lunch. About BUN Launched in July 2021, BUN is growing from strength to strength each month with over 50 attendees and many great business relationships founded. We have businesses representing many sectors including insurance, marketing, investments, film making, well-being, recruitment, charity and IT, to name just a few. Check out our website to find out more about BUN and to stay up to date with all our latest news and event information. About our venue Bazar is a modern journey through vibrant Persian and Lebanese flavours, built on the philosophy of evolution. Please remember to bring your Business Cards for the prize draw on the day. We have some fabulous prizes each month donated by local businesses. The prizes for this event's prize draw include: £50 gift voucher for Bazar Bottle of Prosecco Check out our social media channels where you will get all the BUN updates and info. Find us on Facebook and LinkedIn Information Source: Birmingham's Unique Network | eventbrite

BAJ Open Days give you the opportunity to visit our site, meet current staff and students, and get a feel for what studying at the Academy is like. You will have a chance to speak to our admissions officers who will provide you with all the essential information about the upcoming courses, application process, funding options, and student life. Open Day visitors will have the chance to get a tour of the campus and make a keyring or pendant in our workshop with one of our tutors. All places on the Open Day must be pre-booked in advance. Book your slot now! The British Academy of Jewellery is committed to accessible provisions. To discuss your provision requirements further, please contact our admissions team via info@baj.ac.uk. Information Source: British Academy of Jewellery | eventbrite

Join Create Birmingham on Wednesday, May 21, at Forge for a timely conversation about the role of artificial intelligence in today’s creative and entrepreneurial spaces. Led by Parker J. Woodroof, PhD, Associate Professor of Marketing at UAB’s Collat School of Business, this workshop will offer a space for participants to share their thoughts and concerns about the growing presence of AI. Together, we’ll explore practical ways to embrace AI as a tool for building stronger, clearer value propositions for your business or creative practice. Information Source: Create Birmingham | eventbrite

Join us for a special afternoon celebrating the next generation of ballet talent as Elmhurst Ballet School proudly hosts BRB2 – Birmingham Royal Ballet’s company of rising stars – for an exclusive open rehearsal. Held in the intimate setting of Elmhurst’s Studio Theatre, this live, behind-the-scenes event offers a rare opportunity to observe the creative process up close. Artistic Co-ordinator Kit Holder , in conversation with Elmhurst’s Artistic Director Robert Parker , will lead the rehearsal and discussion, providing insight into Carlos Acosta’s Ballet Celebration – Diaghilev and the Birth of Modern Ballet . Audiences will experience working excerpts from a rich and evocative repertoire inspired by Diaghilev’s legacy, including The Firebird , Spectre de la Rose , Les Sylphides , and Scheherazade . We are especially proud to welcome back Elmhurst alumni Sophie Walters and Marlo Kempsey-Fagg , now dancing with BRB2, as they return to the school that helped shape their journey. Don’t miss this inspiring and up-close encounter with some of ballet’s brightest rising stars. Doors will open at 3:30pm for a 4pm start. Please note that parking on-site is extremely limited. Further parking is available at The MAC/Cannon Hill Park, just a short walk away from the school. If you require accessible parking or have any general enquiries, please contact development@elmhurstdance.co.uk ahead of the event. Information Source: Elmhurst Ballet School | eventbrite

How Speed Dating Works in Birmingham When you arrive at the Birmingham venue you will be greeted by our friendly professional hosts. Once everyone has arrived and registered we will briefly explain the format of the evening. The ladies will then be asked to make their way to their allocated table. Once the ladies are seated the gentlemen will be asked to proceed to their first date. You will have 4 minutes to chat to each date, once the 4 minutes is over we will ring a bell to indicate the time is up and for the gentlemen to move to their next date. Four minutes is long enough to see if you click with the person you are talking to and whether you would like to see them again and also short enough if you don't. At the end of each date you have a brief few moments to make some notes on the person you have just dated. This is something to help jog your memory for the post event matching process the next day. Half way through the event you will have an interval break so you can nip to the toilet or top up your drink. Once all the dates are over you have the opportunity to stay on at the venue to mingle freely with others. Please remember to take your dating card home with you to assist you in entering in your ticks and potential matches. Post Event No later than 11am the following morning our matching system will be unlocked for you to enter your ticks from the previous evening. You have all day to tick as many people as you like from the night before. We guarantee you will find someone you will want to see again, otherwise we will give you your next Speed Dating event for free! Find a Speed Dating event near you https://slowdating.com/ Itinerary 19:00 Registration Starts 19:30 Speed Dating starts 20:15 Interval for drinks, mingling and relaxing! 20:30 Speed Dating continues 21:15/21:30 Speed Dating concludes, followed by optional post-event socializing *Please note the times for the event interval and finish are approximates and will depend of the number of daters at the event. Information Source: Slow Dating | eventbrite

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Much attention has been focused on how states produce knowledge about the people they govern; far less has been written about those aspects of society that states choose to keep obscure. This book makes an original contribution to understanding state ignorance by focusing on one of the most complex and contested social issues of our day: the governance of irregular migrants. Hybrid conversation with the editors and authors of States of Ignorance . Speakers: Professor Christina Boswell (University of Edinburgh) Professor Emile Chabal (University of Edinburgh) Dr Mike Slaven (Univesity of Lincoln) Discussant: Professor Nando Sigona & Dr Melanie Griffiths (University of Birmingham) Register to book a place and/or receive the Zoom link. Information Source: International Migration and Superdiversity (IRIS) | eventbrite

Evolution - Collaboration Conference 2025 Welcome to the Evolution - Collaboration Conference 2025 ! Join us for a day of networking, learning, and growth at 21 Bennetts Hill . This event is all about coming together, sharing ideas, and evolving as professionals. Get ready to collaborate with like-minded individuals, attend insightful sessions, and take your skills to the next level. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something special. See you there! Information Source: John Reed | eventbrite

Who? Open to young riders aged 5-12 who have developed some skills in the community club events or previous Beacon RCC coaching. What? Training sessions developing bike skills and fitness. When? Tuesday 25 February, Wednesdays 5, 12, 19, 26 March and 2 April, Thursday 17 April, and Wednesdays 23, 30 April and 7, 14 May, Thursday 22 and Wednesday 28 May, 17:30-18:30. Please arrive in good time if you are borrowing a bike. Where? Ackers Adventure, Golden Hillock Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B11 2PY. If you are borrowing a bike, head for 'Ackers Base Camp'. On Tuesday 25 February it is likely that the session will be using an area near the ski centre. Look out for 'Cycle Event' signs. Why? Develop skills, fitness and tactics – and have fun doing so. What equipment do I need? A working bike; helmet; gloves; clothing that can keep you warm enough – but not so you get too hot putting an effort in; layers are good. See Bike, Helmet and Clothing Checklist (PDF) . For the sessions just after February half-term, please make sure the bike has lights and the rider is wearing something bright! What if I haven’t got a bike like that? Let us know by selecting the 'borrow-a-bike' option and we can sort it out. We aim to have bikes available for the sessions but do check first. Safeguarding: The club's welfare officer is Kate Dighton, who can be contacted at welfare@beaconrcc.org.uk. How much? The sessions are free of charge for members. Junior club membership is £5. Non-members are welcome at £2 per session. Do I have to fill anything in? Please complete a consent form (DOC) for all riders and email to academy@beaconrcc.org.uk in advance. For the young riders, a parent/carer must be present. How can I find out more? See http://beaconrcc.org.uk/academy/ , https://www.facebook.com/BeaconCyclingAcademy or e-mail academy@beaconrcc.org.uk. Information Source: Beacon Cycling Academy | eventbrite

Sip and Paint Edgbaston At Dawn! Looking for a creative night in Birmingham? Join us for a sip and paint experience at The High Field in Edgbaston! This event is inspired by Sue Guthrie‘s Edgbaston At Dawn painting. A charismatic view of Birmingham from Edgbaston reservoir. Rise and shine as you sip and paint. Unleash your creativity – wine glass or prosecco in one hand, paint brush in the other. No experience? No problem! Whether you are looking for a fun night out or are a budding artist, you’ll enjoy creating your own masterpiece. What’s included in your sip and paint event: All art supplies – paint, brushes, canvas and apron providedStep-by-step guidance from a professional artist – or let your creativity lead the way!A themed playlist and upbeat vibes to inspire your artistic flowPlease note your ticket does not include a drink, but a wide range of drinks are available for purchaseYour canvas to take home – showcase your finished work with pride!Whether you’re planning fun things to do with friends, a date night or simply want to try something new, this PopUp Painting event promises a night of creativity and fun. Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your place for this unforgettable sip and paint experience in Birmingham! Please see our booking terms and conditions here. Information Source: PopUp Painting & Events Ltd | eventbrite

Indulge in a little bit of nostalgia with an adult coloring night at Cahaba Brewing Co. Grab a few friends and enjoy a custom coloring page created by a local artist, complete with all the materials needed to tap into your creative side! Join us as we break out the colored pencils and crayons, grab a drink, and relieve a little stress. The $5 ticket includes the custom coloring page and coloring materials. Information Source: The Little Red Print Shop | eventbrite