Thursday, August 8

Antiques For Everyone, Birmingham NEC. Until August 11. Tickets from 0870 909 4133.

National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain: City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus and Youth Chorus, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, London Symphony Chorus and Toronto Children's Chorus, Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Tickets from 0121 780 3333.

Friday, August 9

World Unlimited/Sound in the Round - Waterson: Carthy, Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham. Tickets from 0121 440 3838.

Kimura Shukokai International World Championships, Birmingham NIA. And August 10. Tickets from 0870 909 4144.

Saturday, August 10

Women of Substance - The Miss India UK Finals 2002, Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Tickets from 0121 780 3333.

Sunday, August 11

Playdays Summertime Singalong, Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. Tickets from 0870 607 7533.

Robin Hood, Coughton Court, Alcester. Tickets from 01789 400777.

Monday, August 12

Wagner Ring Festival 2002 - The Ring Cycle: National Youth Orchestra of Ireland: Das Rheingold, Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Tickets from 0121 780 3333.

Tuesday, August 13

The Railway Children, Malvern Theatres. Until August 17. Tickets from 01684 892277.

Wagner Ring Festival 2002 - The Ring Cycle: National Youth Orchestra of Ireland: Die Walkure, Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Tickets from 0121 780 3333.

Storytellers Theatre Company: Martha and Scruffey's Great Big Adventure, Solihull Arts Complex. Tickets 0121 704 6962.