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Boogie Tuesday (Student and Industry Club Night)

Boogie Tuesday (Student and Industry Club Night) Join us on Tuesday every week for a post-work / post-uni boogie with DJs spinning disco, funk, pop, boogie & all the best floorfillers 12am start – see you there!

Wed 22 Jul00:30The Night Owl(0.8mi)

via The Night Owl

Planetarium Summer Holiday Weekdays , at Thinktank

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Planetarium Summer Holiday Weekdays , at Thinktank

Step inside our Planetarium and join us for one of our planetarium shows.We have several different shows running every weekday during the Birmingham Summer

Wed 22 JulThinktank Birmingham Science Museum(1.4mi)

via Thinktank Birmingham Science MuseumLocal gem

Busy Bee Garden Trail , at Blakesley Hall

Nature & Outdoors

Around £3.50

Busy Bee Garden Trail , at Blakesley Hall

Join us at Blakesley Hall for our exciting Busy Bee Garden Trail! Follow the trail around our bee-autiful grounds and learn all about bees and their busy l

Wed 22 JulBlakesley Hall(2.9mi)

via Blakesley HallLocal gem

Community

Warm Welcome- Summer Fun

Warm Welcome- Summer Fun? At St Mary and St Margaret Church? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Wed 22 JulSt Mary and St Margaret Church(3.2mi)

via St Mary and St Margaret ChurchLocal gem

Community

Peace Hub Action Group

Peace Hub Action Group22/07/2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online fifth Weds of the month - Connect with other Friends concerned about peace & social justcie, and get ideas for action. We meet online (usually on the fourth Wednesday of each month, but this time it's a fifth Wednesday) - all welcome. Register to receive the Zoom link (you only need to register once, and can then access the link every...

Wed 22 JulBournville Quaker Meeting House(3.4mi)

via Bournville Quaker Meeting House

Community

CW* Mary Magdalene

Mary Magdalene White

Wed 22 JulSt Germain's Church(3.5mi)

via St Germain's Church

Community

K.S.O.L. (Key Stages Online) Sandwell Tuition Centre

Since opening their tuition centre in this area, they have helped hundreds of children reach their full potential and achieve their 11+ goals. The team of talented teachers at the… Read More »K.S.O.L. (Key Stages Online) Sandwell Tuition Centre

Wed 22 JulBrasshouse Community Centre(4.7mi)

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Children & Family

Baby Sensory

Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:50 am - 10:50 am / 11:10 am - 12:10 pm. From birth to 13 months old, Baby Sensory classes create calm, joyful moments for you and your little one. Through songs, cuddles, and gentle play, you’ll strengthen your bond and learn to read your baby’s cues. Each session follows their rhythm, helping you relax, connect, and enjoy the wonder of early discovery together. Click 'More info" below to register.

Wed 22 Jul09:50St Hilda’s Music Hub(4.9mi)

via St Hilda’s Music HubCurated

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Wed 22 Jul10:00Fellows & Sons(2.2mi)

via Fellows & SonsLocal gem

Children & Family

Holiday Club

Join our Holiday Super Club for a week of games, songs, craft activities, Bible Stories and plenty of fun! For kids ages 4-11. Sign up each child below. If you are signing up multiple children please note you can press 'add additional ticket' at the bottom of the sign up form. You only need to sign up once for the whole week!

Wed 22 Jul10:00Grace Church Stirchley(3.6mi)

via Grace Church Stirchley

Community

The Garrett Art Club

The Garrett Art Club provides a relaxed atmosphere for people to work at their own pace for 2 hours a week. membership is £35 per term. Please bring your own artist materials. Refreshments are provided. All abilities are welcome. Beginners are supported with advice and instruction but generally members are self-motivated and choose their own images to paint or art projects to work on. The group meets the needs of those who like to work in company with others and to share skills and ideas.

Wed 22 Jul10:00St Thomas Church and Community Project(3.8mi)

via St Thomas Church and Community ProjectLocal gem

Community

FOODBANK

Staffed by volunteers our foodbank offers emergency support for people in need. Our clients are able to visit once every two weeks. We ask for proof of address and proof of benefits that the client receives. We are supported with donations of money and food from members of the community, the church and other local churches, local schools, local allotments, members of various groups that use our premises for a variety of activities. We also additionally receive grant funding. If you would like to donate, even a small amount please use the file attachment which will open a QR code. Donations of non-perishable food are welcome and can be left in the Church Hall foyer. Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering your precious time. Thank you.

Wed 22 Jul10:00St Thomas Church and Community Project(3.8mi)

via St Thomas Church and Community ProjectLocal gem

Arts & CultureHistory & Heritage

Around £3.50

Art Club: Summer Fun at the Museum

Join us for some creative crafts during the school holidays. Led by our museum learning team, each workshop will follow a different activity every week throughout the school holidays.Week 1 - Clay SculptingWeek 2 - Felt Flower BouquetsWeek 3 - Fabric WeavingWeek 4 - Tile DecoratingWeek 5 - Pattern PrintingWeek 6 - Clay Coil PotsEvent Information:Workshops will take place each week on Mondays, Wednesdays and FridaysSessions run at 10:30am, 12pm and 1:30pm and last for approximately 1 hourTickets cost £3.50 per child (Member tickets cost £3)Accompanying adult tickets are freeUnder 3s can attend for free, however activity is aimed at older childrenAll children must be accompanied by an adultMuseum entry is freeSpace is accessible via a liftThis event will take place in The Studio, which can be found next to the Pre-Raphaelite Galleries. To reach The Studio from the Main Entrance, walk up the stairs into the Round Room, continuing straight ahead through the Bridge Gallery, which currently holds our Ozzy Osbourne Exhibition. Then, turn right then quickly left past the Toilets, into the Wild City Gallery. Once you walk through the double doors and pass into the Pre-Raphaelite Galleries, The Studio is on the left. See our floor plan for details.Pre-booking is advised.

Wed 22 Jul10:30Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery(1.6mi)

via Birmingham Museum and Art GalleryLocal gem

History & Heritage

Around £3.50

Art Club: Summer Fun at the Museum

Wed 22 Jul10:30Sarehole Mill(2.1mi)

via Sarehole MillLocal gem

Children & Family

Baby Glowbugs (Term Time Only)

Baby Glowbugs (Term Time Only) — brought to you by Stirchley Baths and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Wed 22 Jul10:45Stirchley Baths(3.1mi)

via Stirchley BathsLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Fitness Sessions for Elders

Filed under: Fitness Sessions for Elders at Stirchley Baths looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Wed 22 Jul10:45Stirchley Baths(3.1mi)

via Stirchley BathsLocal gem

Community

Dino Dig

Step into the Science Garden and travel back millions of years at our exciting Dino Dig experience!Become a fossil hunter as you create your very own dinosaur fossil rubbings. Using dinosaur footprints and fossils, you’ll discover how scientists interpret the clues left behind by dinosaurs long ago.Get hands-on with our fossil handling collection and have a go at digging for fossils in our sand pit.Messy. Creative. Educational.Roars of fun for the whole family.Perfect for curious kids and grown-ups alike — come and dig into the past with us!Event InformationTwo drop-in sessions at 11am-12pm and 2pm-3pm.Activity runs Monday to Friday and select weekend days during the Summer holidays (Mon 20st July to Fri 28th Aug).Location: Thinktank Science Garden (subject to weather).Included in the admission price.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Sarehole Mill(2.1mi)

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Venues with events near Sparkbrook

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Sarehole Mill2.1 miles away The Night Owl0.8 miles away Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum1.4 miles away

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West Midlands, England

Sparkbrook is in West Midlands, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Sparkbrook events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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Boogie Tuesday (Student and Industry Club Night)

Planetarium Summer Holiday Weekdays , at Thinktank