Life&Style Writer Mehar Anaokar suggests some of the fun things to do in Birmingham with your friends this Valentine’s day
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and whether you’re single or taken (or even if it’s ‘complicated’) it’s always fun to celebrate how much you love your friends. Here are five things you can do on Galentine’s day in Birmingham- from just a cute little meal to an evening show.
- Visit the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery always has plenty of interesting displays and time here is always well spent. Almost all of the exhibitions are free, and range from exhibits about Ancient Egypt to collections representing a timeline of fashion from the 1850s to present day. They also have a café and gift shop, where you can treat yourself, or your squad, with themed gifts.
- Lunch at the Warehouse Café
Head over to Birmingham’s oldest vegetarian and vegan café, which also hosts a library and a bookshop. Along with their range of food and drink, they also have weekly offers, including a student discount of 15%.
- Drinks at The Alchemist
The Alchemist on Colmore Row serves a wide range of cocktails, engaging in theatrical presentations. While the menu is a bit pricey, The Alchemist is definitely a great place to grab drinks with your friends and get cool boomerangs for the ‘gram.
If you’re up for a not-so-quiet night of poetry, head over to the Bristol Pear where Writer’s Bloc will be hosting the spoken word event called Grizzly Pear. The week’s theme is laughter, though the theme is more of an inspiration than a strict rule, and there will also be open mic slots available on the door. Entry for students is £3, and £5 for everyone else.
- Comment is Free
As for me? I’m going to the George Cadbury Hall for a performance of Comment is Free, a ‘brutal examination of our obsession with free speech and the voyeuristic nature of social media and 24-hour news’, directed by Amy Draper. The tickets are £8, with concession rates of £5 for students. More information can be found on the University of Birmingham website.
- Bonus: Climate March on the 14th of February
How better to show your love for the planet and life as we know it than to go to the climate march on Valentine’s Day? Head over to Victoria Square at 11am- you can even show off your art skills by making your poster about love!
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