A diverse range of things to do this week in Nottingham, from the first ever Notts Trans Pride to chilling in Sneinton Market with some lovely craft ales and live music. Here's what's on in Notts this week...
When: Mon 10 June
Where: The Bodega
How much: £15.40
Enjoy some dense distortion, spacey soundscapes, and unnervingly serene vocal transmissions directly from the heart with Spotlights at the Bodega. 2023 saw husband-and-wife duo Mario [guitar, synths, vocals] and Sarah Quintero [bass, guitar, vocals] release Alchemy For The Dead, a multi-layered album combining thunderous guitars and sweet melodies, which was recorded in the basement of their Pittsburgh home. The band have previously opened for Deftones, so if that’s your bag get yourself a ticket and maybe discover your new favourite band!
When: Thursday 13 June
Where: Rescue Rooms
How much: £18
Unlike any church you’ve encountered before, this sought after live act has been likened to Tenacious D, Electric Six and Flight of the Conchords. Headed up by ‘insane’ frontman The Right Reverend Michael Alabama Jackson, who joins Morgan the Organ, the Hail Marys and several other righteous music makers, this gig is the sweet salvation your soul has been craving.
Nottingham Craft Beer Festival
When: Friday 14 - Saturday 15 June
Where: Sneinton Market
How much: From £13.20
Don’t miss your chance to while away some hours in the lovely Sneinton Market Avenues, eat delicious grub, test some ales and browse the creative shops in the area. Ale fans can choose from thirty different breweries, with local favourites Black Iris, Liquid Light, Neon Raptor, Magpie Brewery and Castle Rock, plus more from further afield. There’s also street food, cider, spirits and music from Ali Bonsai, Jess Breame, and Abi Moore, plus a variety of DJs to get your feet moving.
When: Sat 15 June
Where: University of Nottingham Mooch Student Union Bar / Rough Trade
How much: From £5
A welcoming celebration whether you are transgender, non-binary, questioning, or an ally, this is Nottingham’s biggest event to date for the trans community. Following a march through the city starting at 11am and speeches at the Brian Clough statue at midday, head to the University of Nottingham's Mooch Student Union Bar to find music from Yay Maria, Cheap Dirty Horse and Gender Envy plus more, then dance til the early hours with a Gladrags after party at Rough Trade, featuring DJs, live music and a drag show.
When: Sunday 16 June & Sunday 13 October
Where: Theatre Royal
How much: From £27.50
Ed Gamble’s sausage (figuratively) is on show for all to see in his newest show titled: Hot Diggity Dog. He will be bringing all the laughs, ramblings of a madman and tales of the past. Co-host of the award-winning hit podcast Off Menu with James Acaster, judge on Great British Menu, Taskmaster champion and host of Taskmaster the Podcast, and now host of The Traitors: Uncloaked.
We have a favour to ask
LeftLion is Nottingham’s meeting point for information about what’s going on in our city, from the established organisations to the grassroots. We want to keep what we do free to all to access, but increasingly we are relying on revenue from our readers to continue. Can you spare a few quid each month to support us?
