Things to do this week in Nottingham including: Paul Chowdhry lands in Nottingham — plus gigs, motors, Olly Murs and psychic madness!

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Nottingham, brace yourself. This week is stuffed tighter than your nan’s attic. We’re talking souped-up motors, Olly Murs hitting high notes, psychic nights for the curious, banana chases (yep, seriously), and enough vintage sales to bankrupt your wallet in style.

There’s Paul Chowdhry ready to unleash savage punchlines, epic wrestling for the adrenaline junkies, and even a chance to make your own punch needle masterpiece (because why not?). Meanwhile, Ladies Day is calling the posh frocks out, Vegan Markets are feeding your soul, and the wrestling ring is prepped for body slams that’ll make your spine tingle.

Bottom line? Boredom’s got no chance this week. Whether you're busting salsa moves, bartering for records, or dodging banana peels, Nottingham’s ready to deliver.
You in or what?

— Local Scoop Nottingham

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🗓️ WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

🎤 - Paul Chowdhry: Englandia Tour – Comedy That Hits Like A Freight Train
📍- Theatre Royal Nottingham
📅 - Friday 9th May
⏰ - 7:30 PM
🎟️ - From £28.50
📷 - @RoyalNottingham

He’s roasted crowds at Wembley. He’s smashed records at Edinburgh. Now Paul Chowdhry’s dragging his razor-sharp wit and no-holds-barred humour straight into Nottingham for his biggest tour yet. Expect brutal punchlines, savage takes, and a few jaw-dropping moments that’ll make you glad you left the kids at home.

This is not the polite chuckle type of night. This is "cry laughing until your ribs hurt" territory. Get in before it sells out — or spend the weekend listening to your mates quote the best bits without you.

Warning: tickets are down to the scraps. Blink and they’ll be gone. Miss this and it’s standing outside asking your mates what the best bits were. Don’t be that person.

MONDAY

🚗 - Notts Classic Car and Motorcycle Show
📍- Thoresby Park
⏰ - 9:00 AM - More Info

🎨 - Spring Showcase Art Exhibition
📍- Nottingham Society of Artists
⏰ - 10:00 AM - More Info

📦 - May Equine Car Boot Sale
📍- Selston Equestrian Centre
⏰ - 10:00 AM - More Info

⚽ - Notts County Fans Charity Match
📍- Meadow Lane
⏰ - 2:00 PM - More Info

🩰 - Introduction to Contemporary Dance
📍- Nottingham Playhouse
⏰ - 2:00 PM - More Info

💃 - Dance Fitness Class
📍- Todo Latino Dance Centre
⏰ - 6:00 PM - More Info

🍌 - The Great Banana Chase Pt 2
📍- 6 Exchange Arcade
⏰ - 6:30 PM - More Info

TUESDAY

🧘‍♀️ - Tiny Wilds Yoga For Mum & Baby
📍- 35th Nottingham Kingswood Scout Group
⏰ - 10:00 AM - More Info

🥁 - Djembe Drumming Workshop
📍- Old Basford Primary School
⏰ - 1:15 PM - More Info

🎤 - Olly Murs Live
📍- Motorpoint Arena
⏰ - 6:30 PM - More Info

🔮 - Psychic Nights
📍- The Beacon Nottingham
⏰ - 7:00 PM - More Info

WEDNESDAY

💃 - Kitchen Dancing Fitness Class
📍- Beeston Community Centre
⏰ - 9:45 AM - More Info

🧵 - Beginner Sewing Club
📍- Hartley House Business Centre
⏰ - 6:00 PM - More Info

💃 - Cross Body Salsa & Mambo Classes
📍- Impacd C.I.C
⏰ - 7:30 PM - More Info

THURSDAY

😂 - The Funny Mummy
📍- Lakeside Arts
⏰ - 7:30 PM - More Info

SATURDAY

🧵 - Tufting & Punch Needle Class
📍- Hartley House Business Centre
⏰ - 9:00 AM - More Info

🌾 - National Mills Weekend
📍- Green's Windmill & Science Centre
⏰ - 10:00 AM - More Info

🌱 - Sherwood Vegan Market
📍- Sherwood United Reformed Church
⏰ - 10:00 AM - More Info

🎖️ - Spirit of Wartime Sherwood
📍- Thoresby Park
⏰ - 10:00 AM - More Info

🎨 - Saturday Art Club
📍- 39-41 Gregory Boulevard
⏰ - 10:30 AM - More Info

🐝 - Introduction to Beekeeping
📍- Wilford Grove
⏰ - 10:30 AM - More Info

👒 - Ladies Day
📍- Nottingham Racecourse
⏰ - 11:00 AM - More Info

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 - Togetherness Family Afternoon
📍- Beechdale Community Centre
⏰ - 2:00 PM - More Info

🎭 - Spotlight Theatre Presents Fame The Musical
📍- 9 Arboretum Street
⏰ - 2:00 PM - More Info

🤼 - HOP Wrestling
📍- Beeston Community Centre
⏰ - 6:00 PM - More Info

SUNDAY

📦 - Swipe Vintage Nottingham Kilo Sale
📍- Albert Hall Conference Centre
⏰ - 10:00 AM - More Info

🧵 - The Ethical Atelier
📍- Bustler Nottingham
⏰ - 10:30 AM - More Info

🌿 - Botanical Dye Class
📍- Harley House Business Centre
⏰ - 11:00 AM - More Info

🪔 - Vaisakhi in The Park
📍- Wollaton Park
⏰ - 12:00 PM - More Info

 🎶 LIVE MUSIC

MONDAY

• Chase and Status Live - Motorpoint Arena - 6:30 PM

TUESDAY

• Razorlight - Rock City - 7:00 PM

• Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band - Billy Bootleggers - 7:00 PM

WEDNESDAY

• Death Valley Girls Live - Bodega - 7:00 PM

• Billys Bandy Wandy - Billy Bootleggers - 11:00 PM

THURSDAY

• The K’s - Rock City - 6:30 PM

• Sorry - Bodega - 7:00 PM

• Steampunk Orchestra - Saltbox Bar - 7:30 PM

FRIDAY

• The Sugar Tree - Revolucion de Cuba - 5:30 PM

• Experience Greece - 39-41 Gregory Boulevard - 6:00 PM

• Elder Emo Over 30’s Party - Billy Bootleggers - 6:00 PM

• Replica Jesus - Unit 9 Robin Hood Industrial Estate - 6:00 PM

• Ben Brown Live - The Bodega - 7:00 PM

SATURDAY

• The Pleasing - Billy Bootleggers - 12:00 PM

• The Gruffs - Billy Bootleggers - 5:00 PM

• Decapitated + Special Guests - Rescue Rooms - 5:30 PM

• Supergrass - Rock City - 6:30 PM

• Hendrix, Clapton & Cream Fans - Nottingham Arts Theatre - 7:30 PM

SUNDAY

• Labyrinth + Bottomless Brunch - Saltbox Bar - 12:00 PM

• ECLIPSE + Collateral + Spin - Saltbox Bar - 5:00 PM

🌦️ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday

18°C 🌡️ 6°C | Sunny intervals.

Saturday

19°C 🌡️ 7°C | Sunny.

Sunday

19°C 🌡️ 6°C | Sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by nighttime.
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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