Pick of the Week: 14 - 20 July

Ady Suleiman
Taking full advantage of his abilities he’s not only blagging - okay, performing - his way in to all the good festivals this year including Camp Bestival and Bestival, LoveBox and Latitude, he has convinced Rescue Rooms to put him on for not one, but two consecutive nights. This soulful lad trips across the genres, from indie to hip hop and back again, his unique stylings are definitely worth a couple of listens. On Monday he’ll be joined by Molly & Jack and Esther Van Leuvan, then on Tuesday you can catch support from Noah and Phoebe Ball. And for absolutely nowt.
Monday 14 – Tuesday 15 July, 7pm, free, Red Room, Rescue Rooms

Duncan Reid and The Big Heads
After taking himself and his bass to London in the late seventies, Duncan Reid quickly found himself at the epicentre of the newly formed punk movement. Recruited by The Boys - who became known at ‘The Beatles of punk’ by somehow fusing together pop, harmonies and raw punk – he set out on a noisy career path. You might not have heard of The Boys, but The Ramones bloody loved them and they have been cited as influences of Green Day. He’s still ripping it up almost forty years later and you can catch him and his band, as well a support from Derby punk lads The Reverends and rock and rollers Dr Comfort and the Lurid Revelations.
Thursday 17 July, 7pm, £7/£5, The Maze

The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared with introduction
Apart from having a ridiculously long title, this Swedish feel-good comedy also features David Shackleton, a local actor who plays the role of Albert Einstein’s idiot brother Herbert. Originally a linguist, David followed his dream to be an actor by joining the Nottingham Arts Theatre in 2006, and then became a professional actor in 2009. He’ll be introducing one of the final screenings of the film at Broadway and talking about the adventures he had making the film.
Thursday 17 July, 1.30pm, £7.70, Broadway Cinema

Bird in Borrowed Feathers Summer Market
Craft fairs have come on leaps and bounds from the dubious affairs with mostly rammel offerings that the British populace endured twenty-odd years ago. Well, at least in Nottingham they have. Local crafters, makers and dealers will all have their wares out for you to pick and choose from, and – because who wants to shop on an empty stomach – there’ll be locally produced foods to purchase. Bird in Borrowed Feathers have also lined up a pretty swell range of workshops to keep your creative juices flowing: felting, finger knitting, t-shirt customising, cupcake decorating, badge making, the list goes on. After all, idle hands are the devil’s playthings.
Friday 18 – Sunday 20 July, £1/50p, The Vintage Warehouse

Carol Rama and Danh Võ Opening
You might not be familiar with these two artists, but they’re both filling the Tempreh for the next two months so you’ve got plenty of time to get associated with their work. Italian artist Rama’s paintings were considered too radical to show in her own country during the fascist-era, but we don’t mind a bit of expression here. With his first major UK exhibition, Võ’s work explores the intersections of personal experiences and major historical events, reflecting on the paradoxes that come with building an identity. And like all good exhibitions, there’s a a party, so after a good mosey around, get lost in the psychedelic space rock sounds of The Cult of Dom Keller. Nibbles will be more substantial than a handful of Bombay mix, they’re firing up the BBQ on the terrace, where – if you’re speedy – you can grab a free drink.
Friday 18 July, 6.30 - 11pm, free (booking required), Nottingham Contemporary

AfterHours Sessions: SoulHouse
Following an intense first session, AfterHours are back and you’d be a bit tapped not to be at least intrigued by what they’re throwing down. One Bomb, after killing it at Glastonbury, and more recently, the Waterfront Festival  and supporting Ronika’s at the Bodega last week, will be heading up the night. There will also be live art, cyphers and performers, plus an evening of dance battles including experimental, house and freestyle battles. There’s still a chance to sign up if you want to get involved, or if your moves aren’t quite up to scratch, just head on down for the sights and sounds.
Saturday 19 July, 7pm, £5, ClubHouse, Station Street

The Making of Dawn of the Unread: Meet the Writers
“Libraries gave us power…” Whether or not you’re a Manic Street Preachers fan, they weren’t half wrong. Buildings up and down the country are stuffed with knowledge and escapism, yet they’re going unused. The writers behind DotU are hoping to change all that, as well as highlight Nottinghamshire’s obscenely rich literary history. The eight-part interactive graphic novel is pretty special and if you’ve not checked it out – get on your device now. Also, pop down to Mansfield Library and meet two of the braaaaaains behind the project, Adrian Reynolds and James Walker, who will be chatting about what they’ve been up to and why we should all be getting out our library cards.  
Saturday 19 July, free, Mansfield Library

Arduino Workshop
These little boards have been causing quite a stir in the creative community and the main reason why is that not only are they dead versatile, they’re also a doddle to get to grips with. Hackspace are here to help too with an all-day introductory workshop to give you the basics, tips, tricks and skills to set off on your own Arduino project. Aimed at complete newbies to the boards and their software, all the equipment you need will be provided on the day – but you do need to bring your laptop – preferably with the Arduino software installed on it before you get there. Job’s a good un.
Saturday 19 July, 11am – 4pm, £15, Nottingham Hackspace

Dragster
Don your best ripped vest and spike up your hair with sugar water, cos your inner punk is about to have the experience of its life. The Maze have gone and gathered some of the best punk bands in the UK for you to get crazy to, we’re talking Dragster, Resistance 77, Southport and the interestingly named Electric Shite Orchestra - all together on one night. These lot know what they’re doing, with some of em being around the scene for over thirty years. We reckon it’s gonna bring a bit of anarchy to the UK, or Notts at least.
Saturday 19 July, £10, The Maze

Mouthy Poets: Say  Sum Thin 7
Those gobby bards have gone and set up another day filled with poetic delights for us, and this might well be the best one yet. To kick-start the day, there will be hands-on workshops for kiddywinks and adults alike, then there’s a show performed exclusively by the Mouthy Poets themselves and finally, a headline show with special guest John Agard, who only last year received a Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry thanks to his fine works such as Half Caste. Whether you’re big on poetry or not, there’ll be something for everyone, so get your tongue back off that pesky moggy and say somethin’ yoursen.
Saturday 19 July, £2/£3, £4/£6, £8/£10, Nottingham Playhouse

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