A number of well-known individuals undertake a series of talks inspired by Desert Island Discs. Asked to select their eight favourite works of art, speakers will reveal their personal inspirations, illustrated by a slide show.

Places are free but should be reserved by calling Ikon on 0121 248 0708

He’s been described as a photographer, blogger and DIY culture enthusiast, which just about covers most bases. Should be good.

First up, he’s resurrecting the social media surgeries that he used to run out of Rootys a couple of years ago. £20 will buy you half an hour to pick his brains, which should give you plenty of time to learn a shedload about how the Internet works and how it can work for you (especially, but not only, if you’re on the artsy/creative side of things). There’s some more info about these surgeries here.

To book a session with him, click this link and follow the instructions. Dates are:

• 13 July – MAC cafe
• 14 July – Fazeley Studios
• 15 July – Urban Coffee Co

He’s also doing one of the ‘These are a few of my favourite things’ talks at the Ikon on 11 August.