Friday, September 23
Sensation- ABBA Tribute Band, The Bonington, 7.30pm
Sensation will transport you back to the golden days of ABBA, with stunning harmonies, costumes, choreography and a sprinkling of light-hearted humour.
This unique combination has turned them into one of the most sought-after ABBA Tribute Bands in the world. In fact – they even speak a little Swedish on stage, to add to the whole experience!
It’s an all ticket event so book here: https://www.boningtontheatre.co.uk/booking/?event-id=67435&instances-id=4553
Saturday, September 24
Women and girls skateboarding sessions – Arnot Hill Park, Arnold – 2-5pm
Get down to Arnot Hill Park (a.k.a. Arnold Bowls) for an afternoon of FREE women and girls focused skateboarding sessions, with both female and male coaches.
Skate Nottingham will be at the skatepark from 14:00 to 17:00, and will be bringing some curbs to add to the skatepark.
The sessions are for anyone ages 7+, starting with a beginner session for kids of all genders followed by a women and girls jam.
To find out more about the event, go to the Skate Nottingham Facebook page.
Giant – Richard Herrod Centre, Carlton –
Giant are a top personality pop duo with a vast amount of experience and vocal talent.
With all your favourite songs ranging from the 1970s to current chart hits, you’ll want to grab your dancing shoes and come along. Free entry. For more information call the Richard Herrod Centre on 0115 9612949
Paul Stapleton – The Crossing Club, Carlton – 7.30pm
The excellent vocal entertainer comes to the Crossing Club in Carlton performing some of the biggest chart hits from the last six decades.
Find out more on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/crossingsocialclub
Mapperley Plains Dance Night – Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley – 7.30pm
Listen or Dance to the sounds of The Tony Farrell Big Band
Numbers are limited to 100 to allow for a decent sized dance floor.
Tickets are priced at £10 + booking fee £1 in advance or £15 on the door if there are any tickets remaining.
Doors open at 7pm with Dancing from 7:30pm
You can buy tickets online here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/tonyfarrellbigband/586407/#
Sunday, September 25
Rich Hallam and Christian Smith – The Pit, Newstead -3.30pm start
A belting afternoon of acoustic rock going off for you this Sunday at The Pit with not one, but two artists – both have appeared here before. Christian Smith will be coming to perform all the way from Cambridge and Rich ‘Stan’ Hallam is from ‘just around the corner’!
It will be an indoor or outdoor gig depending on the weather.
More details here: https://www.thepitatnewstead.co.uk/
Summer Tapas Event – The Woodlark Inn, Lambley – 1pm-7pm
Enjoy authentic Tapas while listening to the sounds of live acoustic music.
Find out more details on the pub’s website here: http://www.woodlarkinn.co.uk/events-festivals/
The Brace – The Nags Head, Carlton – 4pm start
Enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon with local acoustic duo The Brace, who are appearing at The Nag’s Head.
Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/271004095182464
Monday, September 26
Quiz Night – Bread and Bitter, Mapperley
Here’s your chance to test your general knowledge and win beer and cash prizes.
Entry to the quiz is only £1 per team
Quiz is followed by Sticky 13s
More details here: https://www.facebook.com/breadandbitter
Tuesday, September 27
ROH Live- Madama Butterfly (12A) – The Bonington, Arnold – 7.15pm
A live screening of Puccini’s heart-rending opera about a young geisha who falls in love with an American naval officer.
With a score that includes Butterfly’s aria, ‘Un bel dì, vedremo’ (‘One fine day’) and the ‘Humming Chorus’, Giacomo Puccini’s opera is entrancing and ultimately heart-breaking. Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier’s exquisite production takes inspiration from 19th-century European images of Japan.
OPERA
Company – The Royal Opera
Music – Giacomo Puccini
Tickets are available to buy here: https://www.boningtontheatre.co.uk/booking/?event-id=67709&instances-id=4556
Man vs Woman – It’s Inn The Bank, Netherfield – 7.30pm
For this month’s competition the pair are cooking up Stroganoff. Customers are then given to the chance to sample both culinary efforts for free and then vote for their favourite.
Wednesday, September 28
RSC Live- Richard III (15) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold – 7pm (prompt)
Enjoy this live screening of the RSC production.
Young Richard of Gloucester uses the chaos of the Wars of the Roses to begin his unscrupulous climb to power in this classic Shakespearean history of a king in the throes of jealousy and murder.
Despite being manifestly unfit to govern, he seizes the crown, as King Richard III. But how does he do it?
Tickets are available here: https://www.boningtontheatre.co.uk/booking/?event-id=67711&instances-id=4557
All listings correct at time of going to press
