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LeftLion to Launch New Stand-alone Nottingham Events Platform
Wed 01 May 2024For over a decade we at LeftLion have run an online events directory offering a service to events promoters, organisations and venues across the city. We are delighted to let you know we’ll soon be seriously upping our game…
Local Live Bands, Markets, Film Festivals and Escape Rooms: Here's What's On This Week in Nottingham 21-28 April 2024
Sun 21 Apr 2024There's no end of exciting events this week in Nottingham. From beloved local live act Wizard's Can't be Lawyers and Central Library gigs to the anticipated return of Beeston Film Festival and the Ay Up Market, see here for our picks of the most unmissable choices.
Poetry, Light Displays, and The History of Electronic Music Here's What's On This Week in Nottingham: 15 - 21 April 2024
Sun 14 Apr 2024There's plenty to keep you entertained this week in Nottingham, from futuristic light displays in the sky to reflective poetry and the history of electronic music. Here's our top picks of what to get up to....
Community Festivals, Sonic Sculptures, Puppets and Skating: Here's What's on in Nottingham This Week 8 - 14 April 2024
Sun 07 Apr 2024Marvel at giant puppets, celebrate community activism, learn about sound sculptures or get your skates on - there's loads to get involved in in Nottingham this week...
Celebrate New Year's Eve 2023 in Notts with Cocktails, Classical, Soul, Drum & Bass, Indie and Family Friendly Events
Tue 26 Dec 2023Whatever your musical taste, if you want to hit the streets this New Year's Eve, there's an event for you in Nottingham...
We Chat to Artistic Director Candice Jacobs to Find Out More About OTOKA's Pop-up Art Exhibitions, Artist Residencies and Temporary Creative Events
Tue 28 Nov 2023Since last November, OTOKA has been taking over empty spaces in the city of Nottingham to launch pop-up art exhibitions, artist residencies and other temporary creative events. We caught up with Artistic Director Candice Jacobs to find out more…
We Caught up With the NTU Observatory to Find Out About What Events Are Coming up in the Sky
Wed 15 Nov 2023Nottingham Trent University’s (NTU) Clifton Campus has been home to the Trent Astronomical Observatory since it was built in 2006. We caught up with Daniel Brown, an associate professor of astronomy at NTU who runs the NTU Observatory, to find out about what events are coming up in the sky and how you can get involved in astronomy around Nottingham…
We Catch Up With Creative Conscience Ahead of Their Creative Changemakers Events
Thu 08 Jun 2023Having been through a fair few of her own struggles, Chrissy Levett, founder and Creative Director of Creative Conscience, knows a thing or two about wellbeing in creativity. A charity and global platform set up to reward, train, and support creative thinkers to use their talents for social and environmental benefit, she explains how finding your positive purpose can unlock your productivity…
3 of the Best Events to Check Out at This Year’s Nottingham Poetry Festival
Fri 28 Apr 2023It's that time of year again: The city's finest celebration of poetry is back. Here are three events from the Festival that you'd be mad to miss...
From Warrior Queens to Nu Metal, This Week is Full of Inspiring Events
Mon 27 Mar 2023Warrior queens, public art, Nu Metal. We've got your week covered.
Queer Utopia are Bringing More LGBT+ Events to Nottingham
Tue 21 Mar 2023Cast your mind back to issue 150 of LeftLion and you might remember when we interviewed Jade Bramley, the creator of local zine Queer Notts. Now, we catch up with the zine maker again to chat her new project Queer Utopia Events - the group planning to connect Queer creatives and bring more LGBT+ events to Nottingham…
Rescue Rooms Announce String of Special Events to Celebrate Twentieth Anniversary
Thu 09 Feb 2023DJs, drag acts and musicians are all joining in the birthday festivities...
5 Events You Should Check Out at This Year's Festival of Science and Curiosity
Fri 03 Feb 2023Nottingham's Festival of Science and Curiosity returns. Here are five things you need to try out for yourself while it's here...
The Best Events This Week To Beat The January Blues
Mon 09 Jan 2023From film courses to painting workshops, there's enough this week to fight off the January blues...
5 Fun Events in Nottingham This Week: The Muppet Christmas Carol; Yule Market and More
Mon 12 Dec 2022From lethal weapons to classic video games, it's not all Christmas stuff on this week (but it is mostly Christmas stuff on this week)...
5 Fun Events in Nottingham This Week: Slamovision, In Bruges and More
Mon 05 Dec 2022From Christmas classics to Colin Farrell's magnum opus, it's a great week to be in Nottingham...
5 Great Events in Nottingham This Week: The Magic Grotto, Matthew Myers Testimonial and More
Mon 28 Nov 2022Films, sports and more all feature in Nottingham this week...
6 Great Events to Check Out in Nottingham This Week: Jake Bugg, BBC Introducing and More
Mon 21 Nov 2022It's music, more music and, um, some cheese on offer in our city this week...
5 of the Best Events in Nottingham This Week: One Cut of the Dead, Elvana and More
Mon 14 Nov 2022Indie, grunge, jazz - it's a musical week in the city...
5 Events to Check Out in Nottingham This Week: Football Manager Therapy, Pussy Riot and More
Mon 07 Nov 2022Adam Kay, Alan Carr and an important exhibition are also coming to the city this week...
We Hear All About Base51’s New Music Events, SUNDAY SES51ONS
Wed 02 Nov 2022Life can be tough for any youngster - but that’s especially true in Nottingham, the Youth Opportunity Index has found. Thankfully, Base 51 are stepping up to support 11-25 year-olds across the city through counselling, group work and, very shortly, with their new music events, SUNDAY SES51ONS. Khadijah Islam hears all about the charity’s vital work…
5 Great Events in Nottingham This Week: Poltergeist, Sancho Panza and More
Mon 31 Oct 2022Spooky stories, classic stories and writing stories - it's all in store this week...