10 Things To Do In Nottingham This Week

Race, Rights and Justice in the Age of Brexit
Regardless of whether you were part of the crowd plastering your house with ‘Vote Leave’ posters or those who spent that Thursday morning crying into your cheerios, we can’t argue over the fact that the amount of reported hate crimes have risen drastically since Brexit. And it’s something we need to talk about. As part of The Rights and Justice City: Hope, History and Being Humane series, expert on human rights and justice, Professor Todd Landman, will be speaking at the Galleries of Justice about how we should address race and justice in the pre-Brexit era. Asking questions on how the UK and Nottingham will deal with the change, the night isn’t one to be missed.
Monday 21 November, free register, Galleries of Justice

The Gift of Hope
The winter months are long, cold and dark. If you’re lucky enough to be able to cuddle up in front of the fire with a loved one, dig deep to support those who find themselves homeless and on the streets as temperatures plunge. Emmanuel House works tirelessly throughout the year to provide help and support to Nottingham’s homeless and vulnerably housed population. This week, they’re asking for your help. Pop into St Peter’s Church coffee room to find out more about how you can give the gift of hope to someone in need this Christmas period and beyond.
Tuesday 22 November, 11am, free, St Peter's Coffee Rooms

Red Project - Who Do You Think We Are?
We can always rely on the New Art Exchange to challenge our preconceptions of the world, and engage us with alternative opinions to our own. This week, they’re doing just that with a screening of Special Services, a film by Terry Jones, followed up nicely with a Q&A. The purpose of the event is to begin a discussion surrounding the stigmatisation of the sex industry, and to highlight the level of violence often perpetrated against those who found themselves working in the sex trade. Researcher at Leicester University, Co-Chair Sex Work Research Hub and Trustee National Ugly Mugs, Dr Rosie Campbell OBE and the CEO of POW Nottingham, Daniela Scotece will be taking part in the discussion and on hand to answer your questions.
Wednesday 23 November, 6.30pm, free, New Art Exchange

Do Arts and Culture Need A ‘Digital Suffragette’ Movement?
Where would we be without diversity? Just imagine it, for a second. One opinion, one perspective on the world, only one way of solving a problem. Yep, without a good mix of people, the world would be a very different place. The same goes for the arts. On Wednesday night, join key speakers who proper know their stuff to discuss the role of women in the arts, culture and creative industries. Tobi Oredein – journalist, editor and founder of Black Ballad, creative producer and founder of Idle women, Rachel Anderson, and Kaylea Mitchem – founder of Fan Club Nottingham – will all be there to offer a professional insight, but wanna hear your two pennies worth as well. Turn up and represent.
Wedneday 23 November, 6pm, free but RSVP, Rough Trade

Christmas Lights Turn On
Every year we hear the same old thing. “Ooh, han’t Christmas come round well early this year”. Well, it’s about time you embraced the spirit of Christmas, fellow Grinches, cos it ain’t going nowhere. Particularly not now the Christmas lights are about to be set ablaze. This year, Nottingham City Council are excited to carry on the tradition of lighting up the city starting in the Old Market Square with a couple of surprise celebs prepared to push the big red ‘on’ switch. There’ll be live music from a brass band, so wrap up warm and prepare to spend the evening outdoors. It’s the ideal opportunity to grab a hot chocolate or a mulled wine, the first of many, no doubt....
Thursday 24 November, 6pm, free, Old Market Square

Speech Therapy
Nowadays, when we’ve got summat we need to get off our chest – be we angry, sad, confused or otherwise – we tend to take our woes to Facebook and the like, spouting off to our increasingly apathetic mates. If you’re sick of the same old, get outta the house and vent in a creative, productive manner in front of a supportive audience. The Chameleon is playing host to Speech Therapy – one of the city’s many incredible spoken word nights. It’s open mic, so get scribbling and step up on stage. Gemma Baker from Mouthpiece Poets will be there to show you how it’s done, and then it’s your turn to get everything off your chest.
Thursday 24 November, 8pm, free entry, The Chameleon

Absolute Bowie
For many, David Bowie was an absolute music God. Now, he’s a starman, waiting in the sky. Celebrate his life and immense musical prowess at Rescue Rooms this week, as Absolute Bowie – Europe’s biggest and baddest Bowie tribute – set up shop to deliver his music to the masses. Over the last eight years, the five-piece band have toured Europe, covering Bowie’s tracks with precision and love taking audiences on a journey through all of our David’s personas. From Ziggy Stardust to Aladdin Sane, they cover ‘em all. Get your fill of one of music’s best-loved and most-missed artists, this week, or forever live in regret. The night will also be raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust.
Friday 25 November, 6.30pm, £15.40, Rescue Rooms

Misfit Fest
If you’ve ever felt a little bit outside of the norm, not quite caught up with the latest trends or feel like you don’t really belong, there’s a place for you, this weekend. Calling all misfits, oddballs and lost souls. Unknown Era are taking over the space at Nottingham Contemporary to unite and uplift us all. There’s no dress code and strictly no egos allowed. Sound’s right up our road. Unknown Era themselves are of course headlining the event, but other performers include Hallouminati, Johnny Kowalski and the Sexy Weirdos and Thee Deadtime Philharmonic. We’re also promised surprise performances, visuals and some cracking lighting. We’re warned to ‘expect the unexpected’. We’ve got butterflies already.
Saturday 26 November, 7pm, £7 in adv. £10 otd, Nottingham Contemporary

Rough Trade 2nd Anniversary Party
Toddlers are terrifying creatures. Like mini Godzillas, with the ability to destroy plus the inexplicable tendency to dribble on everything, yet enough of the cute factor that we let ‘em get away with it. One toddler who we don’t half mind is Rough Trade, the venue progressing into potty-training territory with a bang. Celebrating the two years they’ve been residents of Broad Street, the likes of Rob Green, Nina Smith and Bru-C have been roped in to perform one-off sets complete with top secret special guests, and The Elementz to see you through until closing time. There’ll be drinks giveaways from Crate Brewery, and some killer Suede Bar pizza on offer – all as a thank you for the support we’ve given ‘em over the last two years. Pretty decent of ‘em. Make sure you get there early, as it’s an unticketed event that’s bound to fill up pretty sharpish.
Saturday 26 November, 6pm, free, Rough Trade

The Commoners’ Fair
Do summat different with your Saturday this week, and mosey on down to Primary Gallery to sample the delights of The Commoners’ Fair. Celebrating the shared resources that are available to us all as a city, the fair is bringing people from Radford, Lenton and all over the shop together to share their skills, knowledge and ideas. Hear short talks on topics such as engineering, kitten care and how to make candied Scotch bonnets – not for the faint hearted – or catch the Scratch Orchestra playing from around 5.30pm. There’ll be food and snacks on offer courtesy of the Women’s Culture Exchange, and you can watch a film event devised by artists entitled The Ek-uh-nom-ix from around 8pm. Head over to the event page for more info.
Saturday 26 November, 11am, free, Primary