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Magic, comedy, theatre and an album launch party. Here's what's on in Nottingham this week: 5-11 August

August has come around, and whether you're craving some uplifting comedy or theatre to occupy your summer evenings, live DJ sets at a local, album launch party or just a no-nonsense concert at Rock City, we've got you covered at LeftLion. Here are our picks of the Week from 5 to 11 August.  

Guided History Walk: Agitating the Lawless Rabble

Wellbeing At Wollaton: Yoga

Cherry On Top

Club Wormhole - Wizards Of Camelot

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We chat to Bruce Asbestos about his monster exhibition at Lakeside Arts this summer

Whether it’s creating giant monsters, quirky fashion or video games, one thing that is always integral to the work of Bruce Asbestos is playfulness. With an immersive exhibition of abstract inflatable monsters currently showing at Lakeside Arts throughout August we sat down with Bruce to talk about art, AI, and being a creative in Notts.

The Robin Hood Festival: the Knights Of Nottingham

Dressed To Kill (The Worlds Longest Running Tribute To KISS)

80s Live

Mini Throwing Taster

LOVE with Johnny Echols

Peggy’s House Band Feat Dennis Rollins [jazz]

Kensuke's Kingdom - Supportive Environment

Bob Marley: One Love

All and Sundry Art Club

The Society of Authors Presents: Moira Hodgkinson

Just the Tonic Comedy Club - Nottingham

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Nottingham Jamaican Independence Day 2024 • Outdoor Party

Robin Hood Town Tour

LeftLion Issue #174 August 2024

The August issue of LeftLion features Herbie Hare, The Dungeon Club, The Bath Inn, geocaching, Notts queer history, Beans on Toast and lots more...

We delve into Notts Queer History with CJ DeBarra

With the colour and joyfulness of Pride celebrations now a key part of our calendar, it’s easy to forget that not too long ago the LGBTQ+ community had to carefully hide their identities. The history books may skirt around it, but Queer people have existed forever - in Notts and beyond - and gradually their stories are coming out. Historian and journalist (and LeftLion’s newly appointed History Editor), CJ DeBarra has been researching Nottingham’s Queer history ahead of the upcoming release of their LGBTQ+ History Project. LeftLion HQ caught up with them to hear more about Nottingham’s Queer history…

This Is My Theatre - a Midsummer Night's Dream