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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.  

Cherry On Top

Wellbeing At Wollaton: Yoga

Hidden History Tour

Guided History Walk: Agitating the Lawless Rabble

Club Wormhole - Wizards Of Camelot

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

Mini Throwing Taster

LOVE with Johnny Echols

All and Sundry Art Club

80s Live

Hidden History Tour

Peggy’s House Band Feat Dennis Rollins [jazz]

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…

X Trillion

This Is My Theatre - a Midsummer Night's Dream

Leftlion Live at the Library: #2 Emily Catherine

Sundara Karma

Hidden History Tour

Make It Yours: August 2024

The Screen at Contemporary - Slow. Fast. Strange: In the Mood for Love

Nimbus Sextet [ New Wave Uk Jazz]

Circle of Light call for young people to collaboratively create an album

The award winning Circle of Light music and wellbeing project is looking for young people to take up the life-changing opportunity to join them to create an album this August...