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Lulu, Weezer, Blue, Rocky Horror singalong and more: What's on this weekend

Looking for something to entertain you and your loved ones this weekend?

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There's plenty to choose from this weekend

From singalong screenings, to comedy shows, rock gigs, pop concerts, festivals and more, we've got you sorted.

FRIDAY

Weezer - O2 Academy

Weezer

US rockers Weezer will entertain fans in Birmingham this weekend.

Expect all the hits, including Say It Ain’t So, Buddy Holly and Island In The Sun, as well as songs from the band’s latest album Feels Like Summer.

Tickets cost £45.

Curfew is 10pm. Doors open at 6pm.

For more information, click here

Henning Wehn - Wolverhampton Civic Hall

German stand-up comic Henning Wehn brings his Westphalia Is Not An Option tour to Wolverhampton this weekend.

The show had previously been due to take place at the Wulfrun Hall, but was moved to the Civic due to increased demand.

Tickets cost £18.71.

The show starts at 8pm.

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The Pigeon Detectives - O2 Institute

The Pigeon Detectives

Leeds rockers The Pigeon Detectives will play Birmingham as part of their 10th anniversary tour this Friday.

The show will feature the band playing platinum-selling debut album Wait For Me in full, as well as other hits such as Take Her Back and I'm Not Sorry.

Tickets cost £21.

Doors open at 6pm, with a 10pm curfew.

Support from Little Comets and The Clause.

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An Afternoon With Christopher Biggins - Wolverhampton Grand

An Afternoon With Christopher Biggins

Actor and TV presenter Christopher Biggins will treat fans to a talk about his career at Wolverhampton Grand this Friday.

Hosted by fellow presenter Nick Owen, this is fans' chance to get up close and personal with the star.

Tickets cost £15.

Show starts at 2pm.

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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Stafford Gatehouse

The story of Jekyll and Hyde will be brought to life at Stafford this Friday.

Show starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets cost £13.50 for adults and £10.50 for students.

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ELO Experience - Theatre Severn

Enjoy a tribute to the Electric Light Orchestra in Shrewsbury this weekend.

Expect all the hits, such as Evil Woman, Living Thing and Mr Blue Sky.

Show starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets cost £23.

For more information, click here

SATURDAY

HelloWorld - Genting Arena

HelloWorld

The Genting Arena will be turned into an interactive village this weekend for a two-day show starring some of the top social media stars.

The stars will then take part in a stage show from 4pm.

The Vamps will also perform a one-song performance at the show.

Social media stars on the line-up include Zoella, Alfie Deyes, Olympic athlete Tom Daley, Oli White, Rose and Rosie, Caspar Lee and many more.

Tickets start at £31.98.

The event begins at 1pm.

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Sean Kelly and The Stars of Storage Hunters - Birmingham Town Hall

Sean Kelly and the stars of Storage Hunters

Storage Hunters host Sean Kelly will perform a comedy show and host a charity auction alongside fellow TV show stars T-Money and Green Mile.

See what Sean had to say ahead of the show here

Tickets cost £24.

Show starts at 8pm.

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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - O2 Academy

San Francisco rockers Black Rebel Motorcycle Club will play the Second City this weekend.

Expect hits such as Ain't No Easy Way, Spread Your Love and Let The Day Begin.

Doors open at 7pm.

Tickets cost £28.65.

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West Midlands Vegan Festival - Wolverhampton Civic Hall, Wulfrun Hall and Wolverhampton Art Gallery

This two-day event is one of the biggest vegan festivals in the world - and will take over three city centre venues this weekend.

More than 160 stalls will be at the festival, selling items such as food, clothing, gifts and more.

It will be open from 10am till 6pm both days.

Tickets cost £1.

For more information, click here

Singalong Rocky Horror Picture Show - Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Rocky Horror

Do the Time Warp again as cult classic The Rocky Horror Show comes to Wolverhampton in the form of a singalong screening.

Find out why the film has remained so popular over the years and take a quiz on the classic dark musical here

So, don your best costumes and prepare to sing along to favourites such as Sweet Transvestite, Time Warp, Hot Patootie and Science Fiction.

The evening begins with a host leading a vocal warm-up before showing guests how to use their free interactive props bags.

Tickets cost between £11 and £19.

For more information, click here

SUNDAY

HelloWorld - Genting Arena

The Genting Arena will be turned into an interactive village this weekend for a two-day show starring some of the top social media stars.

The stars will then take part in a stage show from 4pm.

The Vamps will also perform a one-song performance at the show.

Social media stars on the line-up include Zoella, Alfie Deyes, Olympic athlete Tom Daley, Oli White, Rose and Rosie, Caspar Lee and many more.

Tickets start at £31.98.

The event begins at 1pm.

For more information, click here

Blue - All Rise: Our Story - Birmingham Town Hall

Blue

Boyband Blue will play Birmingham this Sunday, bringing with them an array of their biggest hits. The members will also discuss the secrets behind their success.

It will be hosted by The Sun's showbiz editor Dan Wootton.

Tickets start from £30.50.

Every ticket will include a signed copy of Blue: All Rise: Our Story (RRP £18.99) which can be collected from the Foyles stand on the day of the event, or from Foyles, Grand Central Birmingham for up to 14 days after the event.

Expect hits such as One Love, All Rise, Fly By and Breathe Easy.

For more information, click here

Lulu - Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Lulu

Songstress Lulu will make fans wanna Shout when she performs in Wolverhampton this Sunday.

The star has topped the charts in every decade, working over the years with talents such as Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash and The Beatles to Elton John, David Bowie and Paul McCartney.

Expect hits such as Shout, Boom Bang a Bang, To Sir With Love and more.

Tickets cost between £30 and £49.50.

Show starts at 7.30pm.

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Judie Tzuke - Robin 2

Join singer/ songwriter Judie Tzuke for an all-seated show in Bilston this Sunday.

She is best known for her 1979 hit Stay with Me till Dawn, which reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart.

Other hits to expect include These Are The Laws and For You.

Tickets cost £22 in advance or £24 on the door.

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Wuthering Heights - Theatre Severn

Wuthering Heights

When Cathy’s father brings home an orphaned Heathcliff, the effect will echo for generations. Emily Bronte’s only novel, set on the windswept Yorkshire moors, is a timeless Gothic classic of passionate love, revenge and despair.

The classic tale will be performed by Hotbuckle in the Walker Theatre.

Tickets cost £15 for adults.

Show starts at 8pm.

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West Midlands Vegan Festival - Wolverhampton Civic Hall, Wulfrun Hall and Wolverhampton Art Gallery

This two-day event is one of the biggest vegan festivals in the world - and will take over three city centre venues this weekend.

More than 160 stalls will be at the festival, selling items such as food, clothing, gifts and more.

It will be open from 10am till 6pm both days.

Tickets cost £1.

For more information, click here