Things to do in Nottingham this week, including Bustler Weekend, roller derby mayhem & a psychic night!

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Morning Nottingham! Woke up wondering what to do with yourself this week? Don’t panic, we’ve got a lineup packed with stuff to keep you out of trouble (or get you into the good kind). Whether you fancy dodging tackles at roller derby, stuffing your face at Bustler, or watching James Martin cook things with more butter than sense, we’ve got you sorted.

In today’s Local Scoop:

• Half-term madness, keep the kids busy before they tear the house apart.

• Bustler Market: amazing food, cocktails that don’t skimp on the booze, and DJs keeping the mood alive.

• Sooty, Shania Twain (sort of), and psychic readings, so you can finally find out if you’re winning the lottery.

Let’s get to it.

— Local Scoop Nottingham

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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

Monday

Half-Term Playgroup 📍Sheila Russell Community Centre
⏰ - 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Soft play, arts & crafts, and singalongs—keep the little ones entertained while you enjoy a cuppa. Open to babies and kids of all ages this half term!
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Tuesday

Little Critters Outdoor Trail📍Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
⏰ - 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Got kids who need fresh air and a mission? Send them on a critter hunt around Wollaton Park this half term. For just £2 a trail sheet, they’ll be off spotting baby animals while you enjoy a peaceful cuppa. Win-win.
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NTU Festival: The Push and the Pull 📍Surface Gallery
⏰ - 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Opening Nights: 18th & 25th Feb)
Fine Art students tackle memory, identity, and tension in this immersive exhibition. Expect sculpture, installation, and thought-provoking works exploring the forces that shape us. Free entry, donations bar included!
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Robot Rebels Skirmish Game 📍Litehouse Business Centre
⏰ - 7:00 PM
Love mecha battles? This fast-paced, easy-to-learn skirmish game brings the thrill of anime-style robot combat to the table. No complex rules, just pure tactical action. Bring your models and get stuck in!
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Wednesday

Kitchen Dancing Retro Fitness 📍Beeston Youth & Community Centre
⏰ - 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Love a bit of Motown, soul, and disco? This dance-based fitness class lets you groove to the greatest hits from the 60s to 80s—low impact, high fun, no experience needed. £6 per class, booking required!
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Curious Kids Science & Psychology Event📍Green’s Windmill & Science Centre
⏰ - 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Got a little Einstein in the making? This free hands-on event lets kids aged 6 to 9 dive into the world of science and psychology with real researchers. Fun, experiments, and brainy discoveries—what’s not to love? Spaces are limited, so book ahead!
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Make Your Own Seed Bomb 📍Stonebridge City Farm & Gardens
⏰ - Multiple Sessions Throughout the Day
Get your hands dirty and help wildflowers bloom! Kids can craft their own seed bombs to take home and plant. £2.50 per child—tokens available on the day.
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Children’s Dress-Up Character Party 📍New Bestwood Road Sports & Social Club
⏰ - 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Little superheroes, princesses, and adventurers—this one’s for you! Expect music, games, and dress-up fun in a magical morning of make-believe. Only 30 spots available, so grab yours fast!
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Silent Book Club 📍Divine Coffee House
⏰ - 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
No assigned reading, no pressure—just an hour of peaceful page-turning with fellow book lovers. Grab a drink, find a cosy spot, and unwind with a good book. Socialising optional, reading essential.
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Intro to Art Workshop 📍Sherwood Community Centre
⏰ - 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Always wanted to try art but not sure where to start? This £5 taster session covers different mediums, art theory, and hands-on practice—all led by a qualified teacher. No pressure, just pure creativity!
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Rebuild Gaza Fundraiser 📍Excelsior Nawaab
⏰ - 6:30 PM
An evening of solidarity, speeches, and fundraising for Gaza, featuring special guest Lauren Booth and other speakers. Tickets £20 per person or £150 for a table of 10. Limited spots available!
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Thursday

Fruity Cupcake Baking 📍Green’s Windmill & Science Centre
⏰ - 10:15 AM – 2:30 PM (Multiple Sessions)
Get the kids mixing, baking, and munching in this hands-on cupcake workshop. £4 per child, ages 3+. Booking essential—call to grab a spot!
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The Sooty Show 📍Nottingham Arts Theatre
⏰ - 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Sooty, Sweep, and Soo are back with magic, mischief, and mayhem! Expect tricks, giggles, and total chaos as they take the stage with presenter George Akid and award-winning magician Jimmy Carlo.
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Psychic Night 📍Old Dog & Partridge
⏰ - 7:00 PM
Curious about your future? Get a 1-2-1 reading from experienced psychics and mediums using tarot, palm reading, and more.
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Friday

Free Valuation Day📍The Auction House, Gregory Street
⏰ - 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Got old treasures gathering dust? Bring your ceramics, watches, jewellery, art, books, coins, and medals for a free valuation by the experts at Mellors & Kirk. Who knows—you might be sitting on a fortune!
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Acrylic Painting Workshop 📍Sherwood Community Centre
⏰ - 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Get creative with this guided acrylic painting session! Follow step-by-step instructions to create an impressionistic floral masterpiece on canvas. £18 per person, all materials included. Limited spots available!
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Shania Twain Tribute Night 📍Raglan Road Irish Bar
⏰ - 9:00 PM
That don’t impress you much? Well, this will! The UK’s No.1 Shania Twain tribute act is bringing the hits for one night only—free entry, great tunes, and guaranteed fun.
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Saturday

Beginners Drawing: Pen & Ink 📍Create Art School
⏰ - 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Learn pen and ink techniques to create stunning depth and shadow in your drawings. Perfect for beginners, with small groups for one-to-one support. All materials included—just bring yourself!
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Children’s Bread Baking 📍Green’s Windmill & Science Centre
⏰ - 10:15 AM – 2:30 PM (Multiple Sessions)
Little bakers, grab your aprons! Kids can get hands-on and bake their own delicious bread in this fun workshop. £4 per child, ages 3+. Booking essential—call to reserve a spot!
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Himmah’s Annual Ramadan Dinner 📍Blotts Country Club
⏰ - 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
A night of community, charity, and celebration—expect an exquisite 3-course meal, soul-stirring performances, and an exclusive auction. An evening that feeds both the heart and the soul.
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Annual Dinner Dance 📍Goosedale Conference & Banqueting
⏰ - 6:45 PM – 1:00 AM
Black tie, a hint of Best of British, and a night of fine dining and dancing—Papplewick YFC’s biggest bash of the year is back! Tables for 8-12 only, so grab your crew before they’re gone.
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Sunday

The Unconventional Wedding Fair 📍The Trent Building, Nottingham University
⏰ - 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Ditch the cookie-cutter wedding vibes—this fair is all about doing it your way. Expect unique suppliers, quirky bridalwear, and wedding inspo you won’t find anywhere else. Alpacas in bow ties? Probably.
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XR Principles & Values Workshop 📍Nottingham Buddhist Centre
⏰ - 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Deepen your understanding of XR’s core principles in this interactive workshop. Open to all—expect thought-provoking discussions, plenty of tea, and a space to connect with fellow rebels.
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ACTIVITY ALLEY

Roller Derby: Get Stuck In or Get Out the Way
📍 - Southglade Leisure Centre
📅 - Sunday 23rd February
⏰ - 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
🎟️ - First session FREE, then £7 per week

Ever watched roller derby and thought, I could do that? Now’s your chance. No experience? No skates? No problem. The crew at Nottingham Roller Derby will teach you everything—all you need is a helmet and the guts to give it a go.

Not sure if you're fit enough, tall enough, or young enough? Nonsense. Roller derby is for everyone. Just show up, strap in, and get rolling.

Bustler Weekend: Booze, Bites & Beats – Sorted.
📍 - Bustler Market, Nottingham
📅 - Thursday 20th – Sunday 23rd February
⏰ - Various times
🎟️ - Free entry

Forget overpriced gastropubs and warm pints—this is where the real action is. Expect sizzling Argentinian BBQ from Banquet 1415, proper loaded Canadian poutine from Squeaky Beaver, and Middle Eastern feasts from Feast of the East. Wash it down with craft beer, cocktails that don’t skimp on the booze, and a live DJ soundtracking your feast. Eat, drink, and dance like you mean it.

Oh, and free arcade tokens with every drink on Sunday—because why not?

FRESH EXPERIENCES

James Martin Live: Butter, Banter & Big Flavours
📍 - Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall
📅 - Thursday 20th February
⏰ - 7:30 PM
🎟️ - Tickets on Ticketmaster

James Martin is back on tour, and he’s bringing the heat—literally. Expect sizzling dishes, top-tier banter, and a night packed with food, comedy, and a few surprises (yes, he’s been known to operate on Barbie dolls). Whether you’re here for the cooking tips or just the chaos, one thing’s for sure—this isn’t your average cookery show.

Sound Bath: Deep Rest & Reset
📍 - Sherwood Community Centre
📅 - Friday 21st February
⏰ - 7:45 PM – 9:15 PM
🎟️ - £20 (Booking Essential)

Ditch the booze and sink into pure relaxation with a sound bath designed to melt stress and reset your soul. Expect guided meditation, crystal bowls, gongs, and shamanic drumming—all tuned to 432hz, the frequency of deep healing. Bring your comfiest setup (mats, blankets, pillows—regulars come fully equipped), and prepare for a night of pure bliss.

LIVE MUSIC

Get ready to fill your weekend with great tunes and lively vibes. Here’s your guide to the best live music happening this week.

Monday

• Punk Rock Factory Live - Rough Trade - 12:00 PM

• Louis Dunford Live - Rough Trade - 7:00 PM

Tuesday

Wednesday

• Chainsaw Live - The Bodega - 7:00 PM

• BILK Live - Rescue Rooms - 7:30 PM

• Duran Duran vs Spandau Ballet - Billy Bootleggers - 11:00 PM

Thursday

• Turin - Beyond Grace - Rogue Limb - The Angel Microbrewery - 7:30 PM

• Live & Loud Piano Night - Manahatta - 9:00 PM

• Detonate - Shy FX - Unit 13 - 10:00 PM

Friday

• Heartworms Live - Rescue Rooms - 6:00 PM

• Crimson N Clover - The Lion Basford - 9:00 PM

• Burnin Up Boyband Ball - Rescue Rooms - 10:30 PM

• Stevie Wonder Special - Billy Bootleggers - 11:00 PM

Saturday

• The Pleasing - Billy Bootleggers - 12:00 PM

• Delta Chrome - Billy Bootleggers - 5:00 PM

• Ego Death Presents Pengshui - Rough Trade - 6:30 PM

• Myles Smith - Rock City - 6:30 PM

• Too Much Too Young 45th Anniversary Tour - The Level - 7:00 PM

• Rebel Rebel Live - Bonnington Theatre - 7:00 PM

• The Riders - Billy Bootleggers - 8:00 PM

• Cain Paisley Live - Loscoe Road - 8:00 PM

• Urban Hillbillys - Hop Pole Beeston - 8:30 PM

• Raise your Horns - Power & Folk Metal Club Night - Old Salutation Inn - 9:00 PM

• Panic at the Emo - Billy Bootleggers - 10:30 PM

Sunday

• Glory Days - Daytime Party Over 50’s - Billy Bootleggers - 12:00 PM

• Phil Collins & Genesis Tribute Show - Royal Concert Hall - 7:30 PM

• Foo Fighters Special - Billy Bootleggers - 10:00 PM

WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday

14°C 🌡️ 9°C | Cloudy.

Saturday

12°C 🌡️ 5°C | Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning.

Sunday

12°C 🌡️ 6°C | Overcast
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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