This promises to be a thrilling and enlightening evening with the inimitable icon as she discusses her life and work following an exclusive preview of Sophie Fiennes’ highly-anticipated new film Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami.

Visit www.macarts.co.uk

Following the success of last year’s inaugural event this cracking festival returns for a side-splitting week of completely improvised plays, musicals, songs, drama and cabaret.

Visit www.birminghamimprovfestival.com

Come along, if you dare, for a Spooky Spectacle as the night draws in. Dress in your best costume and be prepared for some spine-tingling fun!

Visit www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk

The award-winning ‘family rave’ parties for families with children aged up to eight years returns with a Halloween-themed event bringing old skool anthems and a multi-sensory dancefloor with glitter cannons, bubbles and giant bouncy balloons.

Visit www.bigfishlittlefishevents.co.uk

Chocival is back at Brindleyplace for a sweet second year with plenty of cocoa-based treats and a chocolate gunge tank in aid of Birmingham St. Mary’s Hospice. Chocival will be packed with stalls selling a range of indulgent and unusual chocolate products as well as entertainment, demonstrations and live music.

Nathan Sanghera, Marketing and Events Executive at Brindleyplace, said: “The first ever Chocival was a huge hit, with the city’s chocaholics visiting Brindleyplace in their thousands, and this year is set to be even better with more stalls and live chocolate demonstrations. Working with one of our charity partners, Birmingham St. Mary’s Hospice, we’re also giving people the chance to get their own back on their boss (or colleague) with our chocolate gunge tank. Some of Birmingham’s biggest business names have already been nominated to get gunged, so this won’t be one to miss – just try not to get caught in the splash zone!”

To find out more about this year’s Chocival visit www.brindleyplace.com

Enjoy an incredible evening with the No 1 tribute to the brothers Gibb, covering all the hits from all the decades of the fabulous Bee Gees. Awesome!

Visit www.nailcotehall.co.uk

Calling all Rocky Horror fans for a very special film screening of the cult classic followed by a late night party. With prizes for the best costumes don’t dream it… be it!

Visit www.atgtickets.com/birmingham

This awesome festive film is now a major new musical adapted for the stage by Debbie Isitt. It’s never too early for a feelgood slice of yuletide joy, full of some fabulous sing-a-long hits.

Visit www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

Celebrate the most memorable Disney tales with all your favourite characters on ice. Join Mickey Mouse, the Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, Disney’s Frozen and more in a show full of upbeat music and unforgettable moments.

Visit www.theticketfactory.com

The Strictly Come Dancing stars present an evening of breath-taking dance routines, including the paso doble, samba and Argentine tango.

Visit www.crescent-theatre.co.uk