Outer Circle - Birmingham Culture In Under 5 Minutes

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Your weekday guide to Birmingham’s cultural life - in under five minutes. Handpicked arts and culture highlights, Monday to Friday. Fresh from the great, confused laboratory of ideas that is Birmingham,* Outer Circle is your weekday shortcut to what’s on. Handpicked highlights of theatre, gigs, exhibitions, film, food and more - in under five minutes. Some of it’s big, some of it’s tucked away, all of it’s worth your time. *Phrase: urbanist Jane Jacobs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 19h ago

    Birmingham's Cultural Life In Under 5 Minutes - Tue 3rd of November

    Your weekday guide to Birmingham’s cultural life - in under five minutes. Handpicked arts and culture highlights, Monday to Friday. Fresh from the great, confused laboratory of ideas that is Birmingham,* Outer Circle is your weekday shortcut to what’s on. Handpicked highlights of theatre, gigs, exhibitions, film, food and more - in under five minutes. Some of it’s big, some of it’s tucked away, all of it’s worth your time. *Phrase borrowed from urbanist Jane Jacobs. Today’s mentions in Outer Circle: The Philosopher’s Yard Book Club: Descartes Meditations, 3 November (Bacchus Bar) → https://www.eventbrite.co.uk Needle Felting, 4 November (Desco Lounge) → https://www.eventbrite.com Deleted Boy - The 21 Pirates Exhibit, 20 October - 31 Jan, 2027 (Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery) → https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk Stories of Birmingham, Vol. 1 launch 6 November (Alfred Works) → https://www.eventbrite.com Centrala Presents: Savak, Sinews, Exotic Pets, 4 November (Centrala) → https://centrala-space.org.uk Pitchfork Music Festival (Paris, France) → https://pitchfork.com Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every day, Monday to Friday Follow Outer Circle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outercirclebrum For more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradio Outer Circle is produced by 11c Media for Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 1d ago

    Birmingham's Cultural Life In Under 5 Minutes - Mon 2nd of November

    Your weekday guide to Birmingham’s cultural life - in under five minutes. Handpicked arts and culture highlights, Monday to Friday. Fresh from the great, confused laboratory of ideas that is Birmingham,* Outer Circle is your weekday shortcut to what’s on. Handpicked highlights of theatre, gigs, exhibitions, film, food and more - in under five minutes. Some of it’s big, some of it’s tucked away, all of it’s worth your time. *Phrase borrowed from urbanist Jane Jacobs. Neighbourhd 10th Anniversary Celebration – The Night Owl, Digbeth → https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/The-Night-Owl/Neighbourhd-Presents-10-Years-of-NBHD/43125477/ Jam Jah Mondays - The Station Pub, King's Heath → https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/The-Station-Pub/Jam-Jah-Mondays-Coronation-Special-ft-One-Nation-Full-Crew/43051872/ Bug Hunter & The Narcissist Cookbook – The Hare and Hounds, King's Heath → https://cbso.co.uk/events/bruckners-7th-symphony CBSO: Bruckner's Seventh Symphony – Symphony Hall → https://cbso.co.uk/events/bruckners-7th-symphony Rachel Parris – Musical Comedy – The Old Rep → https://www.rachelparris.co.uk/live/ Gipsy Kings by André Reyes - Symphony Hall → https://bmusic.co.uk/events/gipsy-kings-by-andr%C3%A9-reyes Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) → https://www.britannica.com/topic/Day-of-the-Dead Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every day, Monday to Friday Follow Outer Circle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outercirclebrum For more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradio Outer Circle is produced by 11c Media for Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 4d ago

    Birmingham's Cultural Life In Under 5 Minutes - Fri 30th of October

    Your weekday guide to Birmingham’s cultural life - in under five minutes. Handpicked arts and culture highlights, Monday to Friday. Fresh from the great, confused laboratory of ideas that is Birmingham,* Outer Circle is your weekday shortcut to what’s on. Handpicked highlights of theatre, gigs, exhibitions, film, food and more - in under five minutes. Some of it’s big, some of it’s tucked away, all of it’s worth your time. *Phrase borrowed from urbanist Jane Jacobs. Pan’s Labyrinth 4K Anniversary Screening → https://www.odeon.co.uk/films/pans-labyrinth-20th-anniversary/HO00009607/ Halloween Monster-Making Crafts with Hazel Pitt at the MAC → https://macbirmingham.co.uk/events/surreal-collage-monsters Attic Brew Co. and Church End Brewery Beer Talk and Tasting at The Anchor → https://anchordigbeth.com/event/attic-brew-co-church-end-cask-beer-talk/ Alternative Life Drawing Class at 1000 Trades → https://1000trades.org.uk/events/broadbill-life-drawing-presents-alternative-life-drawing-2026-11-01/ High Fade Live at The Castle and Falcon → https://dice.fm/event/l85neb-high-fade-30th-oct-the-castle-falcon-birmingham-birmingham-tickets The Black Parade, 2000s Emo Anthems Halloween Party → https://www.academymusicgroup.com/o2institutebirmingham/events/black-parade-tickets-ae941318 Whitby Halloween → https://www.thewhitbyguide.co.uk/halloween-in-whitby/ Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every day, Monday to Friday Follow Outer Circle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outercirclebrum For more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradio Outer Circle is produced by 11c Media for Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 5d ago

    Birmingham's Cultural Life In Under 5 Minutes - Thu 29th of October

    Your weekday guide to Birmingham’s cultural life - in under five minutes. Handpicked arts and culture highlights, Monday to Friday. Fresh from the great, confused laboratory of ideas that is Birmingham,* Outer Circle is your weekday shortcut to what’s on. Handpicked highlights of theatre, gigs, exhibitions, film, food and more - in under five minutes. Some of it’s big, some of it’s tucked away, all of it’s worth your time. *Phrase borrowed from urbanist Jane Jacobs. Wifi Wars – Halloween Edition at the MAC, Birmingham → https://macbirmingham.co.uk/events/wifi-wars-4 I Screamed a Scream at the Old Joint Stock Theatre → https://www.oldjointstock.co.uk/whats-on/i-screamed-a-scream Late Night Sweet Shop – Halloween Comedy Night at Cherry Reds Comedy Club → https://www.instagram.com/p/DdYRkgHiqyV/?img_index=1 Lab11 Freshers Night – Halloween Edition → https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/LAB11/FCK-ME-Its-Halloween---Birmingham/42829351/ Halloween Film Screenings at Mockingbird Cinema → https://mockingbirdcinema.com/MockingbirdCinema.dll/Home Listening Lounge at Rock and Roll Brew House → https://www.instagram.com/p/De9Q0uwjht4/?img_index=1 C2C Music Festival in Turin, Italy → https://clubtoclub.it/ Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every day, Monday to Friday Follow Outer Circle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outercirclebrum For more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradio Outer Circle is produced by 11c Media for Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 6d ago

    Birmingham's Cultural Life In Under 5 Minutes - Wed 28th of October

    Your weekday guide to Birmingham’s cultural life - in under five minutes. Handpicked arts and culture highlights, Monday to Friday. Fresh from the great, confused laboratory of ideas that is Birmingham,* Outer Circle is your weekday shortcut to what’s on. Handpicked highlights of theatre, gigs, exhibitions, film, food and more - in under five minutes. Some of it’s big, some of it’s tucked away, all of it’s worth your time. *Phrase borrowed from urbanist Jane Jacobs. Today’s mentions in Outer Circle: Bingo Bab: Halloween Special, 28 October (Herbert’s Yard) → https://www.skiddle.com Blackfest Ultimate Black Arts Showcase Closing Ceremony, 30 October (All Saints Centre) → https://www.eventbrite.co.uk Halloween Concert, 30 October (Town Hall) → https://bmusic.co.uk DJ Vipond + Wing Wednesday, 28 October (Stir) → https://www.instagram.com Weird on Purpose, 28 October (Hare and Hounds) → https://www.skiddle.com Edgbaston Village Halloween Night Market, 30 October (Greenfield Crescent) → https://edgbastonvillage.co.uk Salon du Chocolat (Paris, France) → https://parisjetaime.com Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every day, Monday to Friday Follow Outer Circle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outercirclebrum For more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradio Outer Circle is produced by 11c Media for Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Oct 27

    Birmingham's Cultural Life In Under 5 Minutes - Tue 27th of October

    Your weekday guide to Birmingham’s cultural life - in under five minutes. Handpicked arts and culture highlights, Monday to Friday. Fresh from the great, confused laboratory of ideas that is Birmingham,* Outer Circle is your weekday shortcut to what’s on. Handpicked highlights of theatre, gigs, exhibitions, film, food and more - in under five minutes. Some of it’s big, some of it’s tucked away, all of it’s worth your time. *Phrase borrowed from urbanist Jane Jacobs. Today’s mentions in Outer Circle: Kids Halloween Party, 27 October (The Pavilions Club) → https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham Guided Wine Tasting and Cheese Board Evening, 27 October (The Anchor) → https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham Big Skank Audio: Spook & Paint, 27 October (The Drop Inn) → https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham Birmingham Audio Tour: A Sonic Stroll Through Art, Icons, 27 October (Starting point: The Electric) → https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham Autumn Glow Party, 28 October (Rowheath Pavilion) → https://www.rowheathpavilion.co.uk Oktoberfest (Zurich, Switzerland) → https://newinzurich.com Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every day, Monday to Friday Follow Outer Circle on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/outercirclebrum For more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradio Outer Circle is produced by 11c Media for Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Oct 26

    Birmingham's Cultural Life In Under 5 Minutes - Mon 26th of October

    Your weekday guide to Birmingham’s cultural life - in under five minutes. Handpicked arts and culture highlights, Monday to Friday. Fresh from the great, confused laboratory of ideas that is Birmingham,* Outer Circle is your weekday shortcut to what’s on. Handpicked highlights of theatre, gigs, exhibitions, film, food and more - in under five minutes. Some of it’s big, some of it’s tucked away, all of it’s worth your time. *Phrase borrowed from urbanist Jane Jacobs. Today’s mentions in Outer Circle: Animal Handling Sessions, 26 & 27 October (Birmingham Botanical Gardens) → https://birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk The Body as an Archeological Site: Abraham Babajide Cole, 15 October - 4 November (The Hive) → https://thehivejq.org Big Quiz of Horrors, 26 October (Mockingbird Cinema) → https://mockingbirdcinema.com Coffee Morning, 27 October (Sheldon Library) → https://www.instagram.com She Creates: An Evening of Readings for Female and Nonbinary Poets, 29 October (Loco Lounge) → https://www.instagram.com A Conversation in Paint and Embroidery exhibition 10 October - 1 November (nook gallery) → https://www.nook-gallery.co.uk Tokyo International Film Festival (Tokyo, Japan) → https://2026.tiff-jp.net/en/ Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every day, Monday to Friday Follow Outer Circle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outercirclebrum For more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradio Outer Circle is produced by 11c Media for Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Oct 22

    Birmingham's Cultural Life In Under 5 Minutes - Fri 23rd of October

    Your weekday guide to Birmingham’s cultural life - in under five minutes. Handpicked arts and culture highlights, Monday to Friday. Fresh from the great, confused laboratory of ideas that is Birmingham,* Outer Circle is your weekday shortcut to what’s on. Handpicked highlights of theatre, gigs, exhibitions, film, food and more - in under five minutes. Some of it’s big, some of it’s tucked away, all of it’s worth your time. *Phrase borrowed from urbanist Jane Jacobs. Danny Elfman Orchestral Concert - Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Bradshaw Hall → https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/The-Bradshaw-Hall-Royal-Birmingham-Conservatoire/Tim-Burtons-Universe-by-Mystery-Ensemble/42631047/ Boo-tique Hotel - Selly Manor Museum → https://sellymanormuseum.org.uk/events/2026-10-26/halloween-selly-manor Wooden Dog Halloween Gig - Mama Roux’s, Birmingham → https://www.instagram.com/p/DdJ0EoRMcJs/ Free Late Night Mystery Movie Club - The Mockingbird Cinema → https://mockingbirdcinema.com/MockingbirdCinema.dll/WhatsOn?f=150916 Indie vs Britpop: Generational Battle - Hare and Hounds → https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/Hare-And-Hounds-Kings-Heath/INDIE-vs-BRITPOP-Double-Headliner-all4indie-vs-Britpop-United/41636338/ Hare of the Dog Comedy Night - 4th Birthday Celebration - Hare and Hounds, hosted by Barbara Nice and Lindsey Santoro → https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Birmingham/Hare-And-Hounds-Kings-Heath/Hare-of-the-Dog-Comedy---4th-Birthday/42794572/ Pumpkin Festival - Vienna, Austria → https://viennaeventradar.at/en/event/pumpkin-festival-at-siebenbrunnenplatz--2026-10-22-kuerbisfest-siebenbrunnenplatz Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every day, Monday to Friday Follow Outer Circle on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/outercirclebrum For more information on Brum Radio Podcasts follow Brum Radio on instagram.com/brumradio Outer Circle is produced by 11c Media for Brum Radio and is recorded at Birmingham Podcast Studios in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Your weekday guide to Birmingham’s cultural life - in under five minutes. Handpicked arts and culture highlights, Monday to Friday. Fresh from the great, confused laboratory of ideas that is Birmingham,* Outer Circle is your weekday shortcut to what’s on. Handpicked highlights of theatre, gigs, exhibitions, film, food and more - in under five minutes. Some of it’s big, some of it’s tucked away, all of it’s worth your time. *Phrase: urbanist Jane Jacobs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.