This week in Notts, highlights include live music, thought-provoking art exhibitions, festive markets, and family-friendly activities....
Where: Rock City
When: Tuesday 3 December
How much: £23
The Kanneh-Masons are busy on the road this winter, with dozens of dates around the world, including iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall and our very own Rock City. This is an awesome opportunity to catch cellist Sheku and pianist Isata perform together in what is bound to be a transfixing evening of classical music from two of our greatest homegrown talents.
When: Saturday 7 December
Where: By Our Hands We Make Our Way
How much: Free
Zephyr’s present their festive fair at their cosy Sneinton Market workshop to raise money to support families in Nottinghamshire through child bereavement and pregnancy loss. Come in from the cold and join them in front of the fire with a cup of something hot, with activities, wreath making, food and drink, craft stalls and friendly faces to greet you on arrival.
Where: Old Cold Store
When: Sat 7 - Sun 8 Dec
How much: Free entry
For those who favour Krampus over Christmas, this is the chance to invite a bit of spookiness into your festive shopping! Hosted by the Dark Arts Market, head along to pick up jewellery, prints, decorations, bespoke clothing, oddities and more. With food, tarot readings and other crafty fun available, why not make a day of it with your fellow creatures of the night.
When: Saturday 7 December
Where: Motorpoint Arena
How much: From £45
Paul Heaton, renowned as a lead singer of The Beautiful South and The Housemartins, comes to Motorpoint Arena, featuring special guests Rianne Downey and The Zutons. Heaton will deliver a setlist spanning his career, including hits from his chart-topping albums and iconic tracks. Known as one of the UK's most accomplished songwriters, Heaton boasts five No. 1 albums and over fifteen million sales.
INFL Presents The Dirt, Moonbullet, Dead Mint
When: Saturday 7 December
Where: Angel Microbrewery
How much: £5 advance / £77 OTD
I’m Not From London presents a night of eclectic live music at The Angel Microbrewery with The Dirt, a transglobal duo blending psych-shoegaze, electronic rhythms, and spoken word (10:30 PM); Moonbullet, an art ska-punk psychedelic band known for quirky, rebellious tracks (9:30 PM); and Dead Mint, delivering heavy psychedelic garage straight from Nottingham (8:30 PM).
A Christmas Carol Drone Light Show
Where: Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club
When: Sunday 8 December
How much: £23
The sky is quite literally the limit with this spectacularly festive, futuristic rendition of the Charles Dickens classic. Narrated by Matt Lucas, this family friendly event fuses cutting-edge technology and creativity as hundreds of drones light up the night sky to tell the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Marley and more.
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