As part of her 40th anniversary tour, Ms Ayres brings her latest hilarious show to Redditch with her hair-trigger timing and eye for the detail of everyday life.

www.redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk

Acorns Children’s Hospice is calling on pups and pooches to put their best paw forward as it announces the return of its furriest fund-raising event. It’s a day out that’s suitable for dogs and owners of all ages and abilities with the choice of a scenic 3km stroll or 6km walk.

www.acorns.org.uk/dogwalk 

Tom’s first two albums, Feather and Stone and Skybound, are full of powerful compositions which have been included in various soundtracks and even been covered by Shirley Bassey. To see him live is an unforgettable experience.

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The mesmerising story of the little girl who escapes the chaotic world of her overbearing mother through her late father’s records and the voices of Garland, Monroe and Bassey.

www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

The UK’s largest celebration of food and drink is coming to Brum. With some of the country’s finest chefs on show, this cracking event includes live demonstrations, chilli food market, wine and champagne theatre and a chance for the kids to cook too.

For 2 for 1 tickets quote BLFOODIES at www.foodiesfestival.com

Not long to go now so make sure you’re prepared! Demonstrations, expert advice and a chance to try and compare the dazzling amount of products available for mum, bump and baby.

www.thebabyshow.co.uk

For the first time in the West Midlands a panel of experts are gathering to discuss and share the latest techniques and advances to help us with anti ageing. Their unique understanding of the worlds of cosmetic surgery, non-invasive aesthetics solutions, nutrition, beauty and skincare products from the high street will provide a comprehensive and fascinating insight into what we can do to look and feel the best we can.

One of the World’s most pioneering and revered dermatologists, Dr Phillip Levy, from Geneva, is joining the panel to discuss how recent breakthrough in stem cell technology has been introduced into skincare and is clinically proven to return the texture and tone of your skin to its twenties. Birmingham’s own Jonathan Staiano and Julia Sen will share options for the most popular cosmetic surgeries and Dr Claire Oliver will provide the non-invasive solutions alternatives. Alice Hart-Davis, a leading London journalist will dispel the myths around high street product claims and advise what does and doesn’t work and nutritional expert Saira Salmon will advise how to use the foods we eat daily to benefit our skin and energy levels. Our host for the evening is Central TV’s Genelle Aldred.

Proceeds from the event will be donated to Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer £1million appeal directly benefiting cancer patients at the QE Hospital Birmingham.

For tickets enquiries call 01564 794103 or email hello@airaesthetics.co.uk

Swingamajig is the UK’s first one day urban festival dedicated to Electro Swing, Gypsy Folk and Vintage Mayhem. It mixes the decadence of 1920s glamour with the urban setting of the iconic Custard Factory complex.

Back for its third year Swingamajig Festival brings together the most unlikely yet wonderful people, from students to original swing fans in their 70s and beyond. You can expect the finest in live music, DJs, burlesque, Swing Dancing Circus tricks, magic and more.

The eclectic line up boasts French trip hop from Chinese Man, saucy 20s swing meets stomping electro beats from Electric Swing Circus, bass heavy vintage sounds from the Dutty Moonshine Band and hi-octane genre blending from The Correspondents.

Across four live stages there is an impressive array of musical live acts and DJs and throughout the festival site all manner of food, entertainment and curiosities.

For tickets and info visit www.swingamajig.co.uk

The Railway Man, starring Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman, will be screened at the MAC in aid of Freedom from Torture. The film is based on the life story of Eric Lomax who suffered torture at a Japanese POW camp during the Second World War and who later became a patron of Freedom from Torture.

Freedom from Torture is the only UK-based human rights charity solely dedicated to the treatment and care of torture survivors seeking refuge in this country. The charity marks its 30th anniversary this year. In Birmingham, Freedom from Torture currently helps adults, children and families from countries including Sri Lanka, Iran, Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Freedom from Torture’s Birmingham treatment centre opened in the Jewellery Quarter in 2009 and provides psychological therapy as well as medical, legal and practical support for survivors of torture. Clients of the charity are typically asylum seekers and refugees who have fled their countries, communities and families due to persecution and sought protection in the UK.

There will be an introduction by Amy Porter from the Freedom from Torture West Midlands centre. Local volunteer Meg Keane said “the film highlights the fact that torture can happen to anybody, with incredibly damaging physical and psychological consequences”.

Tickets for the screening cost £7.50 (£5.50 concessions) and are available from the MAC box office, on their website www.macbirmingham.co.uk or 0121 446 3232.

For more information about the event or about Freedom from Torture visit www.freedomfromtorture.org

Get into the swing of things with free beginners dance lessons at Bar Opus. JazzJiveSwing is bringing its expert dancers, fabulous music and DJ to get Birmingham moving. Sit at the bar, watch and enjoy or jump in and join the fun.

Tickets cost £4 and can be purchased from www.jazzjiveswing.com