Pick of the Week: 25 - 31 January

PJ DJs

Whistling Orchestra
If you’re constantly annoying your colleagues while whistling along to the radio, or find birds conversing with your tooting as you potter about your everyday affairs, then perhaps you ought to pay Primary a visit. This week, they’re calling flute-less flutists of all ages to attend an informal meeting, with the prospect of joining a brand new, one of a kind whistling orchestra. Artist Emma Smith is attempting to compose an original orchestral score, inspired by working songs from Notts, and she needs a load of you Nottinghamians to perform it for her. If you’re interested, or think you might be, definitely pop along. It’ll be sommat different to do, at the very least...
Tuesday 26 January, 6.30pm, free, Primary Art Gallery

Pyjama Party with the PJ DJs
Sometimes, gerrin up out your jamas, into the shower and trying to find an outfit worthy of a night out is just that one step too far, and’ll have you reaching for the Netflix faster than you can say chinese takeaway. The PJ DJs are solving this problem, by inviting you to party with them in your jim jams, to a soundtrack of only the finest funk, soul and hip hop. They’re even bringing along a load of pillows, blankets and sheets for you to build dens with. Sorry, does this or does this not sound like the night that dreams are made of? Thanks in advance, PJ DJs. We knew we could always count on you.
Thursday 28 January, 8pm, free, Spanky’s

Look at that face...

Felix M-B
Our boy Felix is back with a brand spankin’ stonker of an EP for you this week. The young whipper snapper has been described as “unbelievable” by Dermot O’Leary, “A name in Notts to remember” by Under The Tree, and a “slick, professional performance” by our fine selves. His new album explains the lads perilous journey into adulthood, warts and all, and features another baby-faced Notts musician, Tiger. Grab a copy of his EP at Rough Trade on Friday, and pop along in the evening to hear it live. The show’s completely free, so you can save your pennies to spend on crate beer, and Rough Trade’s extra special cocktail menu...
Friday 29 January, 7pm, free, Rough Trade

Danny Rampling
For the party animals in Notts who prefer their evenings with a touch of class, Riverbank – as always – have got you covered. DJ Damien Wells, resident Shimmer DJ will be playing your favourite funk, soul and deep house tracks from 9pm, followed by the incredible house music legend that is Danny Rampling. Seeing you through until 2am, the king of the decks will take you right back to Ibiza circa 1986. Do the evening right, and in proper VIP style, and book a VIP bar booth for £35 per head, to bag the best seats in the house, a glass of bubbles when you get there, and a whole load of pizza and sharing platters to ram in yer gob. Sorted.
Saturday 30 January, 8pm, £10/£12, Riverbank 

Get yer eighties on, duck...

Tech Noir 
We love to see new nights popping up around Notts. There’s a little slice of disco pie out there for everyone in our city, and this week, it’s the turn of the eighties disco divas. Suede Bar – famous for their thin crust pizzas – are hosting a ‘stylish, synth-lead’ club night, especially for the retrowave fans among you. Have the legwarmers at the ready, and adorn your outfit with a strong pair of shoulder pads, and prepare to disco the night away to DJ sets from Raider, Casio and Ghost, along with a very special guest… Did we mention it won’t cost you a penny?
Saturday 30 January, 9pm, free, Suede Bar

Donation Disco
One thing we love in Notts is raising a whole heap of dollar for those who are less fortunate than us. We don’t half love getting rat-arsed while we’re at it, an’ all. Get your groove on this weekend down at the Angel, all in aid of Hand in Hand for Syria. The charity are delivering humanitarian aid work on the ground in Syria, and need all the help they can get. What better way to raise a few squid than to get right sweaty with all your fave tunes blaring out the corner of your favourite Stoney Street pub. Plus, the chippy next door’ll see you right come closing time...
Saturday 30 January, 10pm, £4 minimum donation, Old Angel 

The legend himself...

Clash Money
This is gonna go OFF. Young sirs and madams, Youthoracle has put together an almighty beast of a lineup to kick off 2016, Clash Money stylee. Karizma, Kriptik, Wariko and the ‘Oracle himself will descend upon the Irish Centre to deliver live sets to rap battle fans from near and far, warming ‘em up before the main event. Next up, Bru-C and Unanymous take to the stage to slaughter each other with bars and beats, all in preparation for the show-stopping Notts legend, Scorzayzee to take on Oshea in the rap battle to end all battles. It’s not one to be missed. Not only that, Window Kid, Curtz and Section76 are lined up to bust out a three-way back to back set, DJing you right the way through to the bitter end. Oh, and did we mention the legendary Flowdan is headlining too? Yep, safe, we’ll see you there.
Saturday 30 January, 6pm, £15, The Irish Centre

DirtyFilthySexy presents: Zap! Bang! Pow!
Spanky’s are pulling out all the stops at the minute. This Saturday, the most intense themed night is hitting the streets of Notts, courtesy of the highly excitable DirtyFilthySexy. According to them, our world is under threat from evil mastermind, Homotron Persei 8, who is threatening to ruin the queer existence they and we have come accustomed to. Marilyn Sane, Glitterhawk, Nana and Greyskull will be hauled up in Spanky’s, ready to defend humankind, but they need your help. Whack on your greatest superhero costume, and prepare for a night of absolute carnage. With a punk, eighties, darkwave playlist, who knows what track you’re gonna hear next.
Saturday 30 January, 9pm, £1, Spanky’s 

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