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…………Plenty of events going on in Birmingham this weekend!

Fancy some Football? Then don’t miss one of the football events of the year – part one of this season’s Second City Derby between Birmingham City and Aston Villa on Sunday! If you can’t get a ticket it is still worth watching it in Brum: there are many city centre pubs that will show the game and where you can soak up that special atmosphere. Ask us and we’ll point you in the right direction!

… Culture? Explore some history during the English Heritage Open Days weekend in the Jewellery Quarter. Plenty to discover in all the historic buildings and sites around the Hatters!

… Music? Our O2 Academy is celebrating the opening of their brand new venue with gigs of some of Birminghams best known acts, starting tonight (Thursday) with The Editors. Klick here for more information.

… Beer? Whether you’re into Real Ale or just want to experience a typical English beer festival and sample a great selection of ales, don’t miss the Birmingham Beer Festival at Aston Student Guild. A free vintage bus service to the festival leaves every 30 minutes from Colmore Row, a 5 minutes walk from the Hatters.

………………….… and the ArtsFest 2009

The biggest event of the weekend and one that certainly includes something for everyone is undoubtetly the ArtsFest, the UK’s biggest free arts festival!

Get ready for a weekend full of music, dance, theatre, street art and much more in places all around the city. A lot of the action is going on around Centenary Square, where you can see various musicians performing all weekend. One of the highlights there is Sunday’s KerrangFest with many local acts and headlined by Athlete and Reverend and the Makers.

There are plenty more bands playing indoors and outdoors all around Birmingham throughout the weekend. It is not all about music though and the is so much more to discover over the next few days! Pick up a program for the best overview of what’s going on or have a look at the website.

After years of planning, the award-winning BBC TV series, Walking with Dinosaurs comes to life in a stunning theatrical event.

Internationally renowned designers have worked with scientists to create 15 life-size dinosaurs, including the terror of the ancient terrain, Tyrannosaurus-rex!

Be amazed and thrilled as the greatest creatures ever to walk the earth return before your eyes.

It’s an amazing £10 million arena spectacle of ginormous size and quality set to captivate young and old alike. Marvel at the story of their 200 million year domination of life on earth. Watch them walk. Hear the roar. Be there as they fight for survival and supremacy. From the ripple of their skin to the glint in their eye, you will know the dinosaurs really have returned!

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Here’s something a little bit special for all you Dinosaur lovers. Present your ticket to us here at check in The Hatters and we’ll give you a 50% discount.

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Festival of Quilts we love your quilty goodness and warmth on cold winter nights and can’t wait to cuddle up with you again in the NEC in August.
How about exploring your undiscovered love of the quilt? Do some research here and find the quilt right for you.

Have a look around St Paul’s Square – just a minute’s walk from the Hatters – where you’ll find a Jeweller’s Market, various musical entertainment and many different stalls and activities.

A bit further up the road in front of the Big Peg you’ll find a farmers market selling all kinds of local products, more live entertainment, prizez to win and many more activities.

There will also be various events in the Jewellery Quarter’s museums and galleries and an hourly free vintage bus that starts in Victoria Square will take you around the Quarter.

Click here for a detailed program or better – just go and discover everything yourself tomorrow!