So what been going on in the city recently and more importantly what's coming up you could get involved in?
Well Monday night I went to the Midlands Art Centre (The mac) to see Eddie Izzard perform a segment from his Force Majeure tour. It was 3 shows, in 3 hours, in 3 languages French, German and then English. Sadly he wasn't in sexy boy mode (I love the goatee) but wearing that hideous pink beret that he seems to be permanently attached to at the moment.
On Saturday we went to see the new production of King Lear at The Rep with Don Warrington in the title role (a.k.a the posh bloke from Rising Damp). Which was 3 1/2 hours but totally amazing.
To celebrate payday some of us went over to check out the new Park Regis Hotel on Five Ways Island. We booked in for Afternoon Tea and it was splendid, but at £24 a head something of a treat. Next we need to go to the Japanese restaurant Rofuto and sky bar at the top of the hotel.
Well that's what has been happening but loads of stuff coming up. Tomorrow sees the start of the Birmingham Pride festival. An amazing couple of days of partying, parades, cabaret, music and general loud raucous fun in the Gay Village. This year HSBC is one of the official sponsors so I'm guessing they want their presence known ready for the opening of the new head office on Broad Street.
As it's the last Sunday in the month the Food Market will be on at The mac,
Curds and Whey - A huge range of delicious cheeses.
Staffordshire Scotch Eggs - Delicious, handmade scotch eggs using free range eggs and quality pork. 16 varieties including vegetarian and gluten free options.
Hibiscus Grove - Ethically produced authentic South East Asian food
Vegan Grindhouse - 100% Plant-Based Fresh Grinds & Fab Food. Think of a 1950s American Diner - but all vegan and mobile!
More Cocoa - Handmade cocoa / chocolate cakes, chocolates and real chocolate beverages Fair trade chocolate.
B14 Artisan Collective - Passionate about local food
Frank's Sauces - A wake up for your taste buds, Frank's original Scotch Bonnet Jelly.
Kuskus - Vegetarian handmade natural food inspired by the Middle East
Tilesford Cottage Larder - Rare breed pork fare.
Rachel's Cake Delights - Vegan and gluten free cakes and bakes
Hungry Penguin - Sweet and savoury pancakes
Beans and Leaves - Coffee beans & speciality loose leaf teas.
Happy Gut Hut - Fermented food packed with good bacteria for vitality and energy.
Vegetropolis- Organic fruit & veg.
Yvodne's Caribbean Treats - Cakes and treats inspired by sweet flavours of the Caribbean.
It's a Wrap - Fresh Tex Mex style food and homemade toppings.
But sadly I won't be there much as I love my food markets as I will be back at the Crescent Theatre watching the Musical of Musicals.
Bank holiday Monday sees the return of the Bournville Food Festival, where a lot of the Digbeth Dining Club regulars will emerge into the daylight. It's held at the Rowheath Pavillon in the beautiful village of Bournville, home of the Chocolate Factory.
Wolverhampton born songstress Beverley Knight is performing at the Symphony Hall On Thursday 2nd June. Tickets are sold out but there may be cancellations on the night. And check out her star on the walk of fame across the street by the Hyatt.
And for anyone who grew up in the 80s Adam Ant will be there on 7th June.
18 June - City of Colours Street Art Festival arrives, it is one of the UK's largest celebrations of graffiti, street art and urban culture. Bringing together communities from across the city and wider, transforming the area around Digbeth into one of the world's largest outdoor art galleries, and what's more it's FREE!
Phew! I'm exhausted just thinking about all this I'm off to lie down in a darkened room to get my energy going for the bank holiday weekend.
