J'AIME May 2021

W H AT ’ S O N
What’s on Local
AS LIFE STARTS TO REOPEN POST-LOCKDOWN, HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE
ENTERTAINMENT TREATS YOU’RE DUE TO BE ABLE TO ENJOY THIS MONTH
WHAT: SCIENCE MUSEUM
WHERE: THINKTANK BIRMINGHAM, MILLENNIUM POINT
WHEN: MAY 29 ONWARDS
Thinktank is finally set to reopen to the public this month after
being closed since March last year.
Families will once again be able to explore a world of wonder
through impressive exhibits and historical collections, with
reopening timed to coincide with the school half term holidays.
To ensure people can keep a safe distance from each other,
capacity will be limited and all visitors including members will
need to pre-book a timed ticket in advance. Tickets will be
available from May 6.
WHAT: ART EXHIBITION
WHERE: IKON GALLERY, BRINDLEYPLACE, BIRMINGHAM
WHEN: MAY 17 ONWARDS
Ikon Gallery reopens after lockdown with an exhibition of work
for sale by more than 250 Birmingham artists.
It’s unusual for Ikon, a charity, to exhibit works that are for sale
but it has chosen to do so to try to help artists. 100% of the
proceeds will go directly to the artists themselves.
Tickets must be booked in advance, with a full list of the works
available online from May 4. It will include paintings, drawings,
photography, textiles, sculpture and video.
WHAT: VARIETY SHOW
WHERE: LICHFIELD GARRICK THEATRE
WHEN: THURSDAY, MAY 20
Variety show A Black Country Night Out, is currently
set to be the first show at Lichfield’s Garrick Theatre
following its reopening.
It will include comedy, music and more - aiming to
be a good old fashioned variety show featuring acts
drawn from the region.
The next show at the theatre is due to be musicals
tribute Beyond the Barricades on Sunday, May 23.
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