Independent Birmingham

Download the Independent Birmingham App at: independent-birmingham.co.uk/our-app/ to save up to £5, £10, £20, £30, even up to hundreds of pounds off (at certain venues) at 170+ of the very best independents across Birmingham and Solihull - all for just £2.99 a month or £29.90 a year 🙌

Following the success of their previous market, the fab Colmore Artisan Market (a team up between Birmingham Artisan Markets and Colmore Life) is back on Thursday 21 May (12pm-6pm) with a jam-packed market filled with some of Brum's very best indie makers. Go support!

The fish tacos at Perro are next level

The awesome @flatpack Festival is back on 8 - 16 May with a packed programme of film-related events from outdoor screenings to comedy and locally made short films to archival footage of Brum. There's so much to discover, find all events and tickets at: flatpackfestival.org.uk

The absolutely brilliant Ithaka have joined the Independent Birmingham App, offering members: 15% off drinks Download the IB App at: independent-birmingham.co.uk/our-app/ and then go discover this terrific coffee shop in Digbeth for yourself!

JQ Beer Weekend returns on 16-18 April, where it's all about drinking tasty beers in the beautiful JQ. 26 venues are taking part, and at each you can claim a sticker when you purchase a drink. Collect 6 stickers for a free JQ Beer Weekend t-shirt. Info: thejewelleryquarter.org/beer-weekend/

Evenin’, Brum!

Birmingham Botanical Gardens Artisan Market is back on 2 May for a glorious day of shopping local, tasty street food, live DJs and family entertainment all at the stunning garden venue. Find out more and grab tickets at: birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk/bbg-event/arti…

Ted's Wings & Dogs (at Stir) have joined the Independent Birmingham App, offering: 50% off wings (Tues-Thurs, before 8pm) + a FREE kid's meal with a paying adult (Tues-Fri, 5pm-7pm) OR 10% off food (anytime) - saving you from £5 up to £32 off your visit! independent-birmingham.co.uk/our-app/

A fantastic free exhibition has landed at The Exchange exploring solar research, links between art and science and more, centred around the stunning large-scale illuminated sculpture of the Sun, Helios, by British artist Luke Jerram. More info at: birmingham.ac.uk/the-exchange/e…

Enjoy 15% off the bill (Wed-Fri, 12pm-4pm) or 10% off the bill (Sun-Thur, anytime) at Indian Cafe Racer (Bristol Street) or 10% off food (Sun-Thur: ICR at The Wellington) - both deals valid up to 4 people with the IB App! This saves you around £8-£25 off your visit!

Store 9 have joined the Independent Birmingham App, offering members: 15% off the bill (Friday) + 10% off the bill (Saturday-Thursday) Read about this ace Hong Kong-style restaurant at: independent-birmingham.co.uk/profile/store-… Download the IB App for awesome savings at: independent-birmingham.co.uk/our-app/

It’s tiiiiiiiime. The Brindleyplace blossoms are out and they’re just beautiful 😍 Get there quick if you want to see them - they only look this gorgeous for a few weeks.

Saint Paul's Market has joined the Independent Birmingham App, offering an array of tasty deals. Just with the bar deal alone you can save around £6-£8. Add in the food deals and you can make some really ace savings! Download the IB App at: apps.apple.com/gb/app/indepen…

Medicine Bakery are set to open a brand new brunch cafe at Ikon Gallery this March. Expect the same awesome Medicine Bakery offering (baked goodies, tasty coffees, juices and hot drinks, and delicious brunch dishes) plus an exciting new cocktail menu too. Sounds delightful!