It might be cold outside, but there's no need to be bored in January. This week in Notts there's magic, exhibitions, caves, live music and more....
When: Wednesday 8 January | from 7pm
Where: Peggy’s Skylight
How much: £22
Enjoy a midweek treat with some mesmerizing live magic in the enchanting atmosphere of Peggy’s Skylight. From astonishing sleight of hand to mind-bending mentalism, see masters of the craft who will leave you questioning reality. Packed with humoUr, mischief, and spellbinding entertainment, this will be a night to transcend the ordinary and perk up your January.
When: Thursday 9 January
Where: Rescue Rooms
How much: £28.60
If you’re feeling like getting into some new music this year, you can head to see renowned blues guitarist Ana Popovic this week at Rescue Rooms. Celebrated for her electrifying blend of funk, jazz, and blues, she’s earned accolades including six Blues Music Award nominations and praise from Bruce Springsteen as "one helluva guitar-player." A unique opportunity to experience Popovic's dynamic stage presence and exceptional musicianship in an intimate venue.
The International Postcard Show Opening
When: Friday 10 January | 6pm
Where: Surface Gallery
How much: Free
The longest running exhibition in Surface Gallery’s history, The International Postcard Show shares work from both established and emerging artists, making for a refreshing mix of art. Visitors can vote for their favourite piece and all postcards are on sale for £15 each. When the show comes to an end the unsold pieces are randomly swapped between participants, connecting artists and communities from different parts of the world together in a mass artistic exchange. Head along to the opening night this Friday, where there will be a donations bar with ales from local brewery, Pheasantry.
When: Saturday 11 January
Where: Bodega
How much: £11
The lovely folks over at 23 Pelham Street are greeting 2025 with an exciting showcase of some of the best Nottingham talent around. With a line-up featuring grunge-y trio Marvin’s Revenge, shoegaze-tinged quartet Swallowtail and self-proclaimed ‘disco demons from hell’ Soaphead, among others, the Bodega team are promising an afternoon and evening full of high energy-riffs and plenty of dancing, a guaranteed musical antidote to any January blues.
Tales From the Caves: Exploring Nottingham’s Underground Stories
When: Sunday 12 January | 12-4pm
Where: Weston Gallery, Lakeside Arts
How much: Free
Why not spend your Sunday delving into the fascinating history of Nottingham’s caves. Shaped by over a thousand years of human activity, from medieval tanneries and breweries to overcrowded slums and wartime air-raid shelters, these underground spaces have provided refuge, recreation, and livelihood for generations. Traces of these lives endure in the University of Nottingham’s collections, preserving stories ranging from Robin Hood legends to modern urban explorers. Afterwards is a perfect time to take a wintery walk around Highfields Park.
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