Here’s our latest round-up of latest events taking place from Friday December 22 to Thursday December 28 across the borough.
Friday, December 29
Wish (U) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Thu 28 Dec – Thu 4 Jan 2024 Various Times £6.80pp / £5pp on Tuesdays
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Wish is an all-new musical comedy welcoming audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas where Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force: a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe, King Magnifico, to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.
Empire ★★★ Independent ★★★
Directed by Chris Buck, Fawn Veerasunthorn
Voiced by Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine
1hr 38 mins // US 2023
Friday Quiz Night – Burnt Stump Inn, 8.00pm
The quiz is a Web based quiz so a phone tablet or laptop will be needed – don’t worry if not 100% with technology it’s really easy and our team are on hand to support if needed
Lovin’ It – Top Spot, Carlton
Wonka (PG) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Fri 29 Dec – Wed 10 Jan 2024 Various Times £6.80pp / £5pp on Tuesdays
Based on the extraordinary character at the centre of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, Wonka tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.
“Timothée Chalamet’s Chocolate Factory prequel is a superbly sweet treat” Guardian ★★★★★
“The most fun you’ll have in a cinema all year” Telegraph ★★★★★
Independent ★★★★ Empire ★★★★
Directed by Paul King
With Timothée Chalamet
Run-time TBC // US 2023
Napoleon (15) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold
Fri 29 Dec – Thu 4 Jan 2024 Various Times £6.80pp
Napoleon is a spectacle-filled action epic that details the chequered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Oscar®-winner Joaquin Phoenix. Against a stunning backdrop of large-scale filmmaking orchestrated by legendary director Ridley Scott, the film captures Bonaparte’s relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine, showcasing his visionary military and political tactics against some of the most dynamic practical battle sequences ever filmed.
“Joaquin Phoenix makes a magnificent emperor in thrilling biopic” Guardian ★★★★★
Telegraph ★★★★ Independent ★★★★ Times ★★★★
Directed by Ridley Scott
With Jaoquin Phoenix
2hrs 38 mins // US 2023
Saturday, December 30
Kirk James – Top Spot, Carlton
Jon Alex – Calverton Working Men’s Club, Calverton
Sunday, December 31
NYE: Suzi Raytan Show – Arnold Liberal Club
NYE: Scandal 3 – Calverton Working Men’s Club, Calverton
NYE: Family Disco & Firework Display – The Longbow, Arnold, 7.00pm – 1.00am
New Year’s Eve Karaoke Bash – The Nags Head, Carlton
KDJ Mark Lees …. Party packs on tables … Buffet, join us for the last party of 2023 ! And see in the new year …. Tickets £5
Jon Ryan – Top Spot, Carlton
£10pp
New Year’s Eve Black Tie Event – The Arrow Arnold
£10pp
NYE Party – The Beacon Hill, Carlton
£10pp
Jones & Junior – Richard Herrod Centre, Carlton
NYE Party – The Vale Social Club, Colwick
Big End of the Year Quiz – Larch Farm, Ravenshead, 9.00pm
Monday, January 1
Monday Quiz Night – The Arrow, Arnold, 7.30pm
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 – The Bread & Bitter, Mapperley
Monday Quiz Night – Four Bells, Woodborough, 7.30pm
Tuesday, January 2
Pub Quiz – The Brickyard, Carlton
Booking advised due to popularity of event.
£2 buy in per person, £25 bar tab to be won and a rolling higher or lower jackpot
Bike Night – The Gleaners, Calverton
Wednesday, January 3
Wednesday Quiz Night – Larch Farm, Ravenshead
Wednesday & Sunday evenings
Wednesday Quiz Night – Robin Hood & Little John, Arnold, 8.30pm
Thursday, January 4
Thursday Quiz Night – The Gleaners, Calverton, 8.30pm
Karaoke & Disco – Top Spot Club, Carlton, 8.00pm
Plus 25% discount on all Drinks.
Quiz Night – Sashas Bar, Arnold
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Thursday Quiz Night – The Vale Hotel, Woodthorpe, 8.00pm
Weekly quiz night in support of local food bank.
Thursday Quiz Night – Copper Mapperley, 7.00pm
Thursday Quiz Night – Gedling Inn, Gedling, 8.00pm
All listings correct at time of going to press
Please contact venue to confirm availability and details
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