DATES FOR THE DIARY

REOPENING OF THE BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM & ART GALLERY The cultural hub will partially reopen on 28 April; don’t miss In The Que, an exhibition of artefacts and paraphernalia from the city’s legendary Que Club music venue. birminghammuseums.org.uk

BIRMINGHAM COCKTAIL WEEKEND With over 30 venues involved, this event raises a glass to the very best tipples, mixologists and bars in the city. 8-10 July. birminghamcocktailweekend.co.uk

BIRMINGHAM MELA The UK’s biggest South Asian music festival is back for a 10th-birthday extravaganza, with live music and dance, world cuisine and shopping bazaars, for just £2 entry each day. 27-28 August. birminghammela.com

MOSELEY FOLK & ARTS FESTIVAL Headliners of this eclectic event — held in an 11-acre woodland glade — include Britpop stalwarts Supergrass and US blues legend Seasick Steve, with Philadelphia psych-folkers Kurt Vile & The Violators also taking to the stage in Moseley Park. 2-4 September. moseleyfolk.co.uk