The Summer holidays has officially started; LeftLion's here to help keep you and the little ones occupied. From romantic theatre, to radical punk, cricket and a special LeftLion live podcast, read all about them and more below...
When: Monday 29 July - Saturday 3 August
Where: Theatre Royal and Concert Hall
How much: From £19.50
Featuring the music of Madonna, Bon Jovi, Cyndi Lauper, Blondie, the hit 80s film An Officer and a Gentleman will hit the theatre royal stage for a week. Zack (Luke Baker), a young officer, meets the electric Paula (Georgia Lennon), who sparks a burning love that will defy the odds. The emotionally captivating journey of two lovers, “Will make your heart soar and leave you breathless.” The performance is complimented by a powerful setlist, including the award-winning, (Love Lift Us) Up Where We Belong.
Loose Articles: Acoustic set and signing
When: Tuesday 30 July
Where: Rough Trade
How much: From £15
Radical punk foursome Loose Articles will be performing an acoustic set, ahead of their debut album release: Scream If You Wanna Go Faster. Known for their repetitive and hypnotic sounds, they are a punk band with a difference. Tickets will include a physical copy of their album, in the format of your choice, followed by a signing after the show.
When: Wednesday 31 July - Wednesday 14 August
Where: Trent Bridge Cricket Ground
How much: From £5
Nottingham’s popular cricket event returns this year for two weeks; it mixes “Blockbuster entertainment,” with world-class cricket. The series kicks off with Trent Rockets facing midlands’ rivals Birmingham Phoenix. Attendees can expect to see high quality cricket, alongside some equally matched entertainment. Partnered with BBC Music Introducing, there will be performances from the likes of Jayahadadream, SHVVN and more. It’s a family-friendly, thrilling day out for all, and a perfect way to keep the kids entertained over the summer holidays.
When: Thursday 1 August - Sunday 4 August
Where: Various venues across Nottingham
How much: Free
The British Transplant Games, a flagship project running for 40 years, is coming to Nottingham. The games aim to spread awareness about organ donation and transplants, as well as celebrating and thanking all the people who have helped save lives by donating. The event encourages transplant patients and their loved ones to take part in various sports and champion them. Over 4000 competitors from the age of 3, will take part in events over four days. To date, the event receives no funding, instead any money raised is done by the Local Organising Committee.
LeftLion Live at the Library: with Emily Catherine Illustration
When: Friday 2 August
Where: Nottingham Central Library
How much: Free - booking recommended
In the second of our LeftLion at the Library Live Podcasts we chat to Nottingham based illustrator Emily Catherine. Known for her large scale portraits, Hip Hop album covers and Beermat Doodles (plus the lovely LeftLion mag editorial images!) Emily has been working as an artist for over ten years. We’ll be discussing Emily’s life and work, from having lived through homelessness, hostel living, working retail and bar jobs, to how she came to her career as an artist and illustrator at the age of thirty. This talk precedes Emily’s upcoming solo exhibition, starting on Sat 24 August, which centres people, music and justice at the heart of her practice.
When: Saturday 3 August
Where: Notts Maze
How much: From £8.50
Cult fans rejoice, as the comedy horror classic, The Lost Boys will be showing at Notts’ Maze this week. The film follows two teenage boys that upon moving cities, they find themselves sucked into the supernatural. Onsite facilities are available, including fresh popcorn, a licensed bar and hot drinks. Grab your blankets and get snuggly!
When: Tuesday - Sunday, 12 - 4pm, until Sunday 1 September
Where: Weston Gallery, Lakeside Arts
How much: Free
There’s just a few weeks left to catch this wonderful exhibition documenting the women’s liberation movement in Nottinghamshire from the 60s and beyond. Showcasing how women connected, campaigned, and made waves through an impressive collection of ephemeral documents, featuring zines, posters, photographs, pamphlets and more. Read our interview with the exhibition curator here.
When: Thursday 25 July - Sunday 4 August
Where: Broadway
How much: Free
Presenting an array of vivid and positive depictions of culture, life and love, of a community that not only survived, but thrived in the face of discrimination, this exhibition brings together documents and artefacts from five decades of the LGBTQI+ community. See items from Nottingham’s Sparrows’ Nest Archive and photographs from photojournalist Alan Lodge. Accompanying the exhibition is a talk by CJ DeBarra at the Central Library on 1 August where the Nottingham panels of the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt will also be displayed.
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