What’s on in Nottingham? 5 events to try this week

Halloween, Nottingham Comedy Festival, Bonfire Night – there are plenty of events in Nottingham to keep you busy this week! We’ve narrowed down the list to help you decide what to do.

This week, there’s a series of short horror films, an opera taster, zombie life drawing, a chance to try out local food producers and off course, a huge number of comedy shows.

Short Film Screenings

Tues, 31st October – 7pm – We Are The Weirdos – Broadway Cinema

Looking for something a bit different to your usual horror film screening? This Halloween, The Final Girls present a selection of shorts from some of the most exciting new female voices in genre cinema.

Films that delve deep into the darkest human desires, bringing an unforgettable array of monsters to the screen. These slick and scary films explore themes of body anxiety, repressed desires, social pressures and unspoken fears.

Find out more HERE

An Opera Taster

Tues, 31st October – 7pm – Opera North – Whistle Stop Opera – The Malt Cross

Never been to the opera before and want to see what it’s all about? Not sure if opera is for you? Or maybe you love it and this would be the perfect way to spend a night in the pub. This is your chance to see Opera North do a performance which compresses the power of opera even more tightly into a half-hour packed with laughter, deceit, love and tragedy. Oh, and it’s FREE!

Find out more HERE

Let your artistic side out – with a Halloween twist!

Tues, 31st October – 7:30pm – Zombie Life Drawing – Spanky’s

This is not a traditional, quiet life drawing class. Guided by a (non-zombie) art tutor, you’ll be drawing, sketching or painting a member of the undead. But be warned, zombies have been known to attack…

We’ve heard that the special effects team have some tricks up their sleeve and that both fancy dress and crows participation are highly encouraged. If you’re looking for an unusual way to spend Halloween – this sounds perfect!

Find out more HERE

Try Out Local Producers

Thurs, 2nd November – 6pm – Nottingham Food Assembly Free Taster Event – Primary

Explore the wonderful offerings of the Nottingham Food Assembly Producers. Try food from local honey, breads, skin care, chocolate, coffee, jams, oils, ready meals, cheeses, to raw milk, pastries, organic meat, veg and more.

Plus there’s a free organic sausage making and take home workshop. You don’t get that everyday…

On top of all this, the Small Food Bakery will be selling delicious suppers from 5pm for £5 until they run out. We’re big fans of this bakery so recommend you get there in time!

Find out more HERE

Non-stop Comedy

Fri, 3rd – 11th November – 7p – Nottingham Comedy Festival

It;s the 9th annual Nottingham Comedy Festival this year! 80 acts spread out across 16 venues means there will be something for everyone. And don’t worry about spending a fortune, plenty of the shows are under £10 and in many cases FREE!

Looking for recommendations? We’ve already got tickets booked for

The Fall of Byron Montrose, Poet, Gentleman, Lover

Rhymes Against Humanity

And we’ve been told that the Ned Ludd is the place to go to see a mix of award winning, TV starring, and up-and-coming comedians! (Check out those shows HERE)

Find full listings for the comedy festival HERE

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