Here’s our latest round-up of latest events taking place from Friday 24 March to Thursday 30 March across the borough.
Friday, March 24
Pure Barlow – Top Spot, Carlton
The voice of Take That
80s Tribute Night with Steve McGill – Nags Head, Carlton
Glitterbug – Arnold Ex Service Club, Arnold 7.00pm
Phil Collins Tribute Act – Santini Italian Restaurant & Bar, Ravenshead
The Hong Konger: Jimmy Lai’s Extraordinary Struggle for Freedom – Bonington Cinema, Arnold, 6.30pm
The Hong Konger: Jimmy Lai’s Extraordinary Struggle for Freedom follows the life of Jimmy Lai — from a 12-year-old child fleeing from the oppression of Maoist revolutionaries, to a simple textile labourer in Hong Kong to then the owner of fashion brand, Giordano, and later, the guardian of freedom of speech and the press in Hong Kong as founder of Apple Daily. The movie chronicles Jimmy’s story of heroic sacrifice as he marched alongside millions of his fellow Hong Kongers in defence of freedom and democracy which led to his own arrest and imprisonment. Through his own testimony as well as exclusive interviews with diplomats, citizen activists, scholars, and friends from across the globe, the audience shall see before them a Jimmy Lai who is truly a symbol of the freedom movement.
£11pp
Saturday, March 25
The Love & Laughter Show – Ravenshead Village Hall, Ravenshead, 8.00pm
Featuring an Engelbert Humperdinck tribute & Duncan Norvelle’s Comedy
Diana Ross & Motown Tribute – Richard Herrod Centre, Carlton
Mapperley Community Spring Market – Westdale Lane Community Centre, 11.00am – 2.00pm
Ghost Hunt – Newstead Abbey, Newstead
This iconic, gothic building is a true testament for ghost hunters seeking something paranormal. With an incredible provenance and ghostly sightings over the centuries, this venue is a must for all paranormal investigators.
Tickets £45 – Over 18yrs
Dead Famous – Calverton Working Men’s Club
Nathan Jones – The Crossing Social Club, Carlton
Kelley G – Arnold Ex-Service Club, Arnold
Sunday, March 26
Popmaster – The Nags Head, Carlton, 6.00pm
Registration by 5.30pm
John Hardy – The Brickyard, Carlton, 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Sunday Quiz Bingo – The Pit, Newstead, 7.30pm
Sunday Quiz Night – Old Volunteer, Carlton
Sunday Quiz Night – Larch Farm, Ravenshead
Sunday & Wednesday Nights
Monday, March 27
Monday Quiz Night – Bread & Bitter, Mapperley
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 – Four Bells, Woodborough, 7.30pm
Tuesday, March 28
Quiz Night Tuesday – The Brickyard, Carlton
Table booking is preferable due to popularity of quiz.
£2 buy in per person, £25 bar tab to be won and a rolling higher or lower jackpot
Man V Woman – The Bank, Netherfield, 7.30pm
Wednesday, March 29
Wednesday Quiz Night – Larch Farm, Ravenshead
Sunday & Wednesday evening
Wednesday Quiz Night – Top Spot, Carlton Hill
Thursday, March 30
Little Peas Swap Shop – Burton Joyce Village Hall, Burton Joyce
Thursday Quiz Night – Sashas Bar, Arnold
Thursday Quiz Night – Gedling Inn, Gedling, 8.00pm
Thursday Quiz Night – The Vale Hotel, Woodthorpe, 8.00pm
Weekly quiz night in support of local food bank.
Throw Back Thursday – Top Spot Club, Carlton
All listings correct at time of going to press
Please contact venue to confirm availability and details
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