Here’s our latest round-up of latest events taking place from Friday 12 May to Thursday 18 May across the borough.
Friday, May 12
Bob Massey History Talk – Mapperley Library, 2.00pm
An afternoon of stories of Mapperley’s past
Dean Richardson as Freddie Mercury – Santini Restaurant & Bar, Ravenshead
Food + Film: Clue (1985) – Bonington Theatre, Arnold, 6.45pm
Based on the popular board game, this comedy classic begins at a dinner party hosted by Mr. Boddy, where he admits to blackmailing his visitors – Mrs. Peacock, Miss Scarlet, Mr. Green, Professor Plum, Mrs. White and Col. Mustard.
£8pp
Madonna Tribute – Top Spot, Carlton
Catch-up Screenings: Allelujah (12A) – Bonington Theatre, Arnold, 4.30pm
15, 17 & 18 May £6.50pp
Kat Jayne – Copper Mapperley
Saturday, May 13
Burton Joyce Community & Eco Market – Burton Joyce Village Hall, 10.00am
Chris King – Gleaners Inn, Calverton, 8.30pm
After Dark Murder Mystery Events: Lights, Camera, Murder! – Bonington Theatre, Arnold, 2.30pm & 7.00pm
Beneath the glitz and glamour of 1940’s Hollywood there are secrets and lies to uncover as you become embroiled in a murder at the movies! Could the Starlet be behind the slaying? Did the director have anything to do with the death? Was the leading man involved in the mystery?
It’s time for action as you attempt to uncover the clues on set, separate the lies from the lines and see if you can take home the award for best detective and make the final cut…. before the killer does!
*7pm show includes a two course meal
2.30pm £13pp – 7.00pm £18pp
Tanya Payne – Copper Mapperley
Drag Show – Bonington Club, Arnold, 7.00pm
Northern Vibes – Calverton Working Men’s Club, Calverton
Ant Green – Top Spot, Carlton
Kennie J – The Crossing Social Club, Carlton
Sunday, May 14
Becky Syson – The Pit @ Newstead, 3.00pm
Artists, Makers & Fine Foods Market – Woodborough Village Hall, 10.00am – 2.00pm
Calverton Villager Get Together – Scout & Guide Hut, Old Labray School, Calverton, 11.30am
Well over 50 years, and it’s still going strong….
The VGT 2023 is fast approaching, with just a few days to go. The donkeys are on their way, the sand will soon be arriving and the paddling pools are being filled, so be ready for an afternoon of fun and laughter. There will be entertainment in the arena with the Calverton Schools, dog agility, Calverton Gymnastics and the flyover has been arranged. There will be games to take part in, free funfair rides, stalls aplenty and along with ice-cream, burgers, hot dogs and the bar, it will be a good day out for all the family.
Jazz in the Bar – Bonington Cinema, Arnold, 7.30pm
Jazz vocalist Mandy Tatton delivers beautiful swinging jazz steeped in the influences of Blossom Dearie and Diana Krall, as well as delicious Samba and Bossa Nova songs from Brazil.
£8pp
Popmaster – The Nags Head, Carlton, 6.00pm
Registration by 5.30pm
Denise Johnson – Top Spot, Carlton
Sunday Quiz Night – Larch Farm, Ravenshead
Sunday & Wednesday evenings
Sunday Quiz Night – Old Volunteer, Carlton
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Monday, May 15
Pub League Poker – The Brick Yard, Carlton
Free pint to the winner of the night for season 2, along with the cash pot from player buy ins (£5 a head) and 100 points on the leaderboard.
Monday Quiz Night – Bread & Bitter, Mapperley
Monday Quiz Night – Four Bells, Woodborough, 7.30pm
Tuesday, May 16
Bike Night – The Gleaners, Calverton
Tuesday Quiz Night – The Brickyard, Carlton
Booking advisable due to popularity of event.
£2 buy in per person, £25 bar tab to be won and a rolling higher or lower jackpot
Wednesday, May 15
Wednesday Quiz Night – Top Spot, Carlton Hill
Wednesday Quiz Night – Larch Farm, Ravenshead
Wednesday & Sunday evenings
Thursday, May 16
Stephen Flinders – Arnold Methodist Church, 7.00pm
Thursday Night Quiz Night – The Gedling Inn, Gedling
Veronica’s Room presented by Ravenshead theatre Group – Ravenshead Village Hall, 7.30pm
18th, 19th & 20th May £10pp
Thursday Quiz Night – The Vale Hotel, Woodthorpe, 8.00pm
Weekly quiz night in support of local food bank.
Event Cinema: National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies – Bonington Theatre, Arnold
18th & 19th May – Various times
£12.50pp
Thursday Quiz Night – The Gleaners Inn, Gleaners, 8.30pm
Throw Back Thursdays – Top Spot Club, Carlton
Thursday Quiz Night – Sashas Bar, Arnold
All listings correct at time of going to press
Please contact venue to confirm availability and details
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