Join us on Wednesday 20 November at the Alchemist for a Christmas Cocktail Masterclass. You will learn to make two cocktails that you can recreate at home and show of your new skills to friends and family during the festive period. You will be taken through, step-by-step, how to make a Manhattan and a Screw ball (pictured). Tickets are £20 per person and include a welcome drink, the two cocktails that you will make (and drink!) and some nibbles. You…

Join us on 21 November to learn how to make your own Christmas gift wrap! We will be using recyclable paper and decorating it using a variety of techniques and styles. You will be able to take away the paper that you decorate and you can take some to continue decorating at home. Homemade gift wrapping is simple to do and looks really impressive and allows you to give that personal touch to your wrapped gifts. The workshop is £5.50…

In this hour long lunchtime workshop you will learn how to make your own wreath that your can hang on your door through the festive season. Each wreath is individual and it is a great opportunity to get away from your desk for an hour and get yourself in the mood for Christmas. We will provide you with spruce and plenty of decorations to make your wreath but please do feel free to bring specific decorations of your own. The…

Birmingham is a resilient and ambitious city. We continue to attract record levels of investment, and projects like the Metro extension, Curzon, Birmingham Smithfield and the Commonwealth Games are just a few of the reasons why developers and investors from around the world are heading to this city. We’re looking to the future: building more homes and creating more jobs and better opportunities for the people of Birmingham. Birmingham City Council’s (BCC) budget sets out the overarching approach the council…

Join us on Monday 2 December at John Lewis to learn how to wrap your gifts this Christmas from their in house gift wrapping experts. You will be show how to wrap a simple box shaped gift and then a slightly more complicated gift, such as a mug. You will then be provided with the items to wrap, wrapping paper, ribbons etc. so you can give it ago yourself. Wrapping experts will be on hand to share their top tips…

On 4 December we will be showing you how to make your own cork Christmas tree! This is a unique Christmas decoration that can be personalised to your own style and Christmas theme. These Cork trees serve perfectly as decorations all around the house or are perfect for a homemade gift. All supplies will be provided including the wine corks but if you wish to bring your own you’re more than welcome to. The workshop is £5.50 per person. Light…

Internationally acclaimed martial artist and teacher Fay Goodman is offering self-defence training for Colmore BID members. Under Fay’s expert tuition, participants learn will learn simple but effective personal saftey skills and techniques, combining verbal and physical strengths to help manage potential conflict. Sessions last for 90 minutes and are FREE to attend but places must be booked in advance. To reserve a place on this session please email Colmore BID’s Street Operations Manager John-Jo Von Johnson (see below).

Showcasing gems from Birmingham’s costume collection Dressed to the Nines opens on Saturday 7 December. Whether you’re off to a formal do or a night out on the town with friends, clothes play an important part in special occasions. These clothes might only ever be worn once or twice. They can become treasured possessions and reminders of the occasion they were worn for. This display is about dressing up and going out from 1850 to the present day. Displaying a…

Opening on Saturday 7 December is Birmingham Revolutions – Power to the People. This exhibition is a chance to discover the different voices and ideas that have contributed to the fight for a better Birmingham, from the Priestley Riots of 1791 all the way through to the LGBTQ+ campaigns of today. Exploring the city’s vibrant and varied history of protest and activism and the role Birmingham has played in some of the most important campaigns and movements in British history,…

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery will be getting in the festive spirit for Christmas with a magical array of events to take your fancy. Santa Claus is coming to town… and into the doors of the museum! During weekends between 7 – 22 December, Santa will be spreading festive cheer in his glittering grotto in the heart of the museum. Book in advance to avoid disappointment. Entrance Cost: £5 per child

Join us on 11 December to decorate a Christmas stocking either for yourself or to give as a gift this Christmas! This workshop involves no sewing but gluing, sticking and painting onto the stockings. Stockings, decoration and sticking supplies will be provided but if you have anything specific you’d like to use please bring it along with you. The workshop is £5.50 per person. Light refreshments and Christmas snacks will be provided. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are…

On Friday 20 December join in with a Christmas sing-along in the grand surroundings of the Round Room from 1-2pm. Each December community choirs from around the city perform at the museum, but this year you are invited to join in and sing along with Quinborne Choir. This event will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy, as you ring in the season. This is a FREE event