What’s On Walsall – September 2024

HIGHLIGHT

Walsall MakerFest

Saturday 7 September 2024, 11am-5pm. Across Walsall town centre. Free. 

A celebration of the rich and diverse creative community within Walsall & the Black Country. Expect live music, dance, storytelling, hands-on workshops, pop-up shops, fashion shows, street food, makers' market and much more across the town centre.  

Walsall MakerFest is delivered by Walsall Council in partnership with local non-profit Urban Hax CIC, The New Art Gallery Walsall and Walsall Cultural Compact. It has been supported by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)’s Cultural Development Fund: Round Three through Arts Council England. 

Walsall MakerFest | Walsall Council

September events at The New Art Gallery Walsall

Gallery Square, Walsall, WS2 8LG.

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, Sundays 12 noon to 4pm. Closed on Mondays and Bank Holidays.

Free admission.

SOLD OUT – Heritage Open Days: Behind the Scenes Store Tour

Saturday 7 September, 2-3pm. Free

Join the Gallery’s Collections Curator for this special behind the scenes Collections Tour for Heritage Open Days.

Baby & Me

Wednesday 11 September, 10.30am-12pm and 12.30-2pm.

Suitable for 0-24 months. Multi-sensory sessions for parents, carers and their babies. £3 per child, places are limited, booking essential. Book at Reception or call 01922 654400.

Explore colours and light projections, discover new smells, feel new textures in our touchy-feely books and relax in our comfy cushions whilst you listen to a short story and meet other new parents.

BSL Tour of Carlos Bunga: Citizen of the World with Olivier Jamin

Saturday 14 September, 2pm. Free, all welcome. To book, email alex.jolly@walsall.gov.uk.

Join Deaf artist, Olivier Jamin for a BSL led tour of our current Floor 3 exhibition by Carlos Bunga exploring themes of home, transformation, possibility, and adaption. This tour is accessible for D/deaf and hearing people.

Daniella Turbin Artist’s Tour

Saturday 21 September, 2pm. Free. Book via Eventbrite.

Join artist Daniella Turbin with curator of the exhibition Hannah Anderson for an informal walking tour of her exhibition A Place to Return To. Stools are available for visitors if required.

Equal+Able=Not A Label online event (BSL interpreted)

Thursday 19 September, 6-7pm. Free. Book via Eventbrite.

An online event about the Equal + Able = Not A Label exhibition exploring ableism within the Gallery’s Collections.

Tour of Equal+Able=Not A Label (in English & BSL)

Saturday 21 September, 11am-1pm. Free.

An introductory tour of the Equal+Able=Not A Label temporary exhibition co-produced with our Collections Community Panel.

Paper Washing Lines

Saturday 28 September, 11am-3pm. Free, drop-in. All ages welcome.

Explore Daniella Turbin’s exhibition A Place to Return To on Floor 4 then contribute to our giant washing line of decorated paper clothes, construct a folded paper jacket, and make your own mini washing line of clothes to take home.

Current exhibitions at The New Art Gallery Walsall (Free admission) 

• Carlos Bunga: Citizen of the World. Until 27 October 2024.
• Communion. Until 17 November 2024.
• Daniella Turbin: A Place to Return To. Until 6 October 2024.
• Equal + Able = Not a Label. Until 18 May 2025.

September events at Walsall Arena & Arts Centre

Hawbush Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 1AG.

Box Office: 0300 555 2898. Box Office opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm.

Online booking available 24 hours at www.walsallarena.com

Walsall Comedy Club – Dylan Moran

Wednesday 3 September, 7.30pm. £26

Featuring Dylan Moran, an Irish comedian, actor, and writer of unparalleled wit and charm. Renowned for his observational humour and captivating stage presence, Dylan skyrocketed to fame with a Perrier Award win in 1996. His career highlights include the prestigious Theatre Chortle Award in 2012 and co-writing the BAFTA-winning sitcom, ‘Black Books’. Moran's versatility extends to memorable roles in films like Shaun of the Dead and Notting Hill. Joined by Fiona Allen, known from ‘Smack the Pony’ and a spectrum of sketch shows and dramas. Together with other top comedians, they promise an unforgettable night of laughter and entertainment!

Miss Rachel UK Tribute Tour

Sunday 15 September, 3pm. £21

With over 5 billion views and over 8 million subscribers on YouTube, 'Ms Rachel' is the biggest viral sensation to hit our children's screens since 'Baby Shark'! This UK Premier tribute is the only children's tribute of its kind, with little people across the country going crazy for her... Bringing her character to life in a fun, interactive live show with lots of audience participation for the little ones!

Diana & Lionel - Endless Love the Show

Saturday 21 September, 7.30pm. £29

Starring a sensational cast, incredible vocals and a stellar live band, Endless Love celebrates the two legendary artistes Diana Ross and Lionel Richie. The show is packed with Motown classics and timeless smash hits such as ‘I’m Coming Out’, ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’, ‘Upside Down’, ‘Say You Say Me’, ‘Chain Reaction’, ‘All Night Long’, ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’, ‘Hello’, ‘Can’t Hurry Love’ and many more classics.

Piano Spotlight

Wednesday 25 September, 7pm. £5

Performances by young Pianists from the Walsall area. This is a new event run by Walsall Music Hub in partnership with Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

The Shires - The Two Of Us Tour

Friday 27 September, 7.30pm. £40.50/£36

The UK’s biggest country music export The Shires have announced an intimate acoustic tour for 2024. The Two Of Us Tour will see Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes tour the length and breadth of the UK performing all their classic tracks.

Seriously Collins

Saturday 28 September, 7.30pm. £27

Get ready to be transported back in time to relive the legendary hits of Phil Collins and Genesis! Seriously Collins is not just a tribute show; it's an electrifying journey through the music that has touched hearts and defined an era.

September events at Walsall Leather Museum

Littleton Street West, Walsall, WS2 8EW

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Free admission.

Heritage Open Day - Hidden Treasures at Walsall Leather Museum

Saturday 7 September, 10am-4pm. Free, drop-in.

To celebrate Heritage Open Day, the Leather Museum will be displaying some of our favourite treasures from our reserve collection which will include:

• The Prince Rupert bridle bit
• Jerome K. Jerome’s First World War medical orderly’s tunic and cap
• Sister Dora’s sewing basket, cross and writing case

Stitchers and Skivers

Wednesday 11 September, 10am-1pm and 1.30-4.30pm. £6.50. Booking and pre-payment essential.

Our monthly craft group where everyone is welcome! Each month we try out a new craft with the emphasis on getting stuck in and having a go.  We provide materials, support, starter ideas, tea and biscuits and chat! September’s session will explore felting.

Treasure Beneath our Feet - History talk with Ian Bott

Saturday 21 September, 2-3.30pm. Free. Book a place.

The sensational discovery of the ‘Staffordshire Hoard’ near Walsall raised public interest in the fascinating pastime of metal detecting and how the unlikeliest of locations can yield amazing finds. Join Ian, an avid treasure hunter himself, and follow in the footsteps of our ancestors. During their everyday activities, journeys and sometimes skirmishes, they either lost or deliberately concealed the prized metallic artefacts which enthusiasts seek to unearth today. A selection of real treasure finds will be on display.

Leather glasses case workshop with Helen Jones

Saturday 28 September, 10.30am-3.30pm. £50 including all materials. Booking and pre-payment essential.

Join leatherworker Helen Jones to hand make your own lined leather glasses case. You will cut out and prepare your case, hand-stitch and finally add a fastening. You will also have a chance to make a hand-stitched card case during the day. No experience necessary.