Leading online beauty retailer, Birchbox, will be coming to the city for the first time with a pop-up shop at Selfridges Birmingham.

The beauty box brand is an online service that offers hair and makeup enthusiasts a monthly subscription, sending out beautifully presented boxes filled with mystery deluxe samples tailored to the customer’s unique profile.

The pop-up will allow customers to shop the physical space themselves and select six luxury treats they wish to fill their exclusive ‘Birchbox at Selfridges’ boxes with for just £15.

Featuring makeup, hair and beauty products from a range of leading brands including Benefit, Ole Henriksen, Laura Mercier and Percy & Reed, beauty devotees are being given a unique opportunity to discover new products or stock up on holiday getaways.

There will also be Birchbox beauty advisors on hand to recommend products.

For more information visit: www.selfridges.com

After their historic show at Leicester’s Victoria Park in 2014, Kasabian, one of the UK’s best and biggest bands, are set to return to their hometown for a massive headline show at the King Power Stadium.

Currently holed up in a studio recording their sixth LP, vocalist Tom Meighan, guitarist and songwriter Serge Pizzorno, bassist Chris Edwards and drummer Ian Matthews will play the home of their beloved Leicester City FC in May. It will be the first time the band have played in the UK since their incendiary headline set at V Festival in 2015.

Serge Pizzorno says: ‘This has been an unbelievable year for the city and it seemed like the perfect thing to do this summer. We cannot wait to throw the city the greatest party they have ever seen.”

Tickets go on-sale 10am Saturday April 30th (subject to per-ticket charge plus order processing fee) and are available from www.livenation.co.uk or www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Popular chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli is set to cook up a storm at Leekes Bilston. The nation’s favourite French chef will be showcasing his culinary skills with a selection of tasty dishes during the Bank Holiday weekend.

Demonstrating a selection of recipes inspired by his native French roots, dishes will include ratatouille and tarte tatin baked apple with caramel, both crafted using quality produce and natural ingredients.

Limited VIP tickets are available at £5 and entitle the holder to a seat in the exclusive VIP area plus a glass of fizz. Ticket holders will be able to redeem £5 off a £30 spend in the Leekes cookshop on the day of the event plus the opportunity to meet and greet the chef himself.

For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.leekes.co.uk

International NGO, Animal Justice Project is hosting a two week art exhibition to raise funds for a campaign to end animal research.

The exhibition, named ‘Animal Justice -The Exhibition’, aims to explore aspects of our relationship with animals, and the animal rights movement not only within the UK, but around the world. The works of international and local artists in the form of paintings, drawings, installations, photography and film will be exhibited in this exciting exhibition.

Visit www.animaljusticeproject.com

The first home game of the new season should once again be a thriller as the Birmingham Bears take on local rivals the Worcestershire Rapids.

Visit www.edgbaston.com

Jacqueline Wilson is an award-winning author and heroine to millions of children – and she is popping into town to chat about her career and her brand new book. Plenty of opportunity for questions from the kids, plus book signings.

Visit www.thsh.co.uk

When London is hit by an outbreak of the plague, the wealthy Lovewit flees to the country, leaving his townhouse in the hands of his trusted butler. But it’s not long before the house is turned into a den of criminal activity. A hilarious satire that revels in just how vain we can be.

Visit www.rsc.org.uk

Dust down your running gear and get ready for this beginners duathlon (run/bike/run). It’s a no-frills, refreshingly unintimidating, low cost event aimed at introducing new people to the sport. There’ll be adult and junior events on the same day, so feel free to rope in the whole clan! Enjoy six free training sessions in the six weeks leading up to the event.

For more info visit www.trienergykids.co.uk or www.tri-energy.co.uk

The award-winning ‘family raves’ have come to Brum! Cracking family fun celebrating an old skool vibe with a multi-sensory dance floor, glitter cannons and a giant parachute dance helping to create the atmosphere of a real rave.

Visit www.bigfishlittlefishevents.co.uk

The internationally renowned singer, songwriter and actor has a baritone voice that’s instantly recognisable and unparalleled among his peers. He’s also a cracking live act ¬– so get yourself down to Symphony Hall.

Visit www.thsh.co.uk