Whether you're a gig-goer, someone interested in experimental art, or just searching for something for your whole family to do, there'll be something for you in Nottingham this week.
Where: Rock City
When: Monday 23 June
How much: £48.81
Currently touring his acclaimed sixth album Mahashmashana, indie rock artist-cum-satirist Father John Misty is making his first visit to Nottingham in a while - from what we can glean, it's been nearly ten years since this last one. In the interim, the former drummer of Fleet Foxes has cemented his status as one of the most indie's foremost architects of free-flowing music, with a hell-of-a-lot of thematic substance to dig into. This will be a good gig to attend if you're a lover of the most forward thinking indie music of today.
Where: The Bodega
When: Tue 24 June
How much: £19.69
Get ready to surf the sonic waves of sunshine pop as Californian trio almost monday hit Nottingham. Feel-good anthems like “sun keeps on shining” and “can’t slow down” are the perfect midweek escape as Summer rolls round the corner. almost monday have an effortless knack of turning indie pop into a dance party, so don’t forget to bring your sunnies - you’re in for a dazzling treat.
Niche Artefact - NOCTURNA: Journey Through Surrealism
When: Thurs 26 June
Where: Revolution de Cuba, Market St.
How Much: £13.75
If you're unaware of Niche Artefact it's one of Nottingham's most fascinating, recurring art shows that blends local visual art with stage performance, all the while setting up a safe space for the LBGTQIA+ community. This time the theme is surrealism - with drag performance, DJing, singing, and an art auction all lined up. Nominated for a BBC 'Make a Difference Award', these shows have had a lot of eyes on them - we certainly recommend that you check this one out.
When: Sat 28 June
Where: Fisher Gate Point
How much: £6.50
Vee Adu is an 18-year-old local singer songwriter whose music incorporates diverse influences from jazz, blues, and soul. Having drummed up some buzz across our city's live music circuit for a good year now, she's secured her own headline show and Fisher Gate Point, ever the dynamic nurturers of local talent, have stepped up to host it. With a soulful voice and effortless vocal control well beyond her years, Vee is definitely an artist going some place - if you fancy a night of chilled out night of jazzy, soulful goodness we very much recommend you check this out.
When: Sun 29 June
Where: Arthur Radford Sports Ground
How much: Free access
If on Sunday you'll be in need of some welcoming, family-driven activities to provide good-feelings in the sunshine (hopefully), then you could do worse than check out this feel-good family fun day over near Southwell. From 1pm, lots of activities, food, and drink for all ages will be provided, followed by a 6pm charity football match between the staff of local pubs. And what's more, is that it's all for charity. The Southwell area is a lovely, underrated gem in local countryside, so anyone in need of a chilled, feel-good Sunday afternoon is bound to enjoy this one.
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