Black arts
The lives of Britain's African-Caribbean people, in church, dancehall, barber's shop and at home, are depicted in paintings by Barbara Walker in a new exhibition opening as part of Birmingham's Black Arts festival today.
The Mac, Cannon Hill Park. Until July 7, noon-8pm daily except Mondays. Free. 0121-440 3838.
Salsa on Thames
Move to samba rhythms from Brazilian-style street big band Ritmos Da Cidade and the sounds of King Salsa at the Latin American Fiesta da Culture.
Victoria Embankment Gardens (nearest tube Embankment). 2pm-8pm. Free. 020-7375 0441, Alternative arts.
Pulling pints
Watch heavy-horse teams compete in speed, agility and weight pulling tests. More than 30 working horses take part at the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum in West Sussex. Horse-drawn vehicles include brewers' drays and a bus.
Seven miles north of Chichester on A286. Today and tomorrow, 10.30am-6pm (last admission 5pm). £7 adults, £4 children (under 5s free), £6.50 over 65s, £1 registered disabled and helpers, £19 families (2 adults/up to 3 children). 01243 811363, Weald and Downland Open Air Museum.
From field to table
Winchester will see the "biggest farmers' market in the country" tomorrow, with more than 80 local producers setting up stalls. It is part of the Hampshire Food Festival, which includes tastings and other events across the county.
Middle Brook Street and Middle Brook Street car park 10am-2pm. Free. 01962 845135, Hampshire Fare.
Forty years on
Coventry Cathedral celebrates the 40th anniversary of its consecration this weekend. Today, there will be bands, basketball and a barbecue in the ruins of its predecessor, which was destroyed by second world war bombs. Tonight, a concert with performers includes a German cello ensemble. Tomorrow there are special services.
Today 11am-6.30pm, concert 7.30pm. Tomorrow's services are at 10.30am and 5pm. Daytime events free today, concert £10 (£7.50 concessions). 024 7626 7070.
Donovan's eye
Photographs by the late Terence Donovan, recording changes in London from the 1950s to the 1990s, are on show in an exhibition called The Eye that Never Sleeps, opening today in Sheffield.
Graves Art Gallery, Surrey Street. Until August 3, Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Free. 0114 278 2600, Sheffield Galleries.
High culture in Galloway
A production of Molière's Tartuffe and performances by Duo Mazaika, a Russian violin and accordion duo, and Opera on a Shoestring are some of the ingredients of this year's Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival. Plus jazz sessions and a full programme of children's events.
Until June 2. Various venues and admission prices. 01387 260447, Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival.
