Featured Events in Broxtowe District in February, 2025 (February Updated)

The UoN Softball and Baseball Club are hosting an Indoor Softball tournament at David Ross Sports Village on Sunday 16 February from 5-8pm. The format of the tournament will depend on how many players/teams get involved but you can be sure of a fun evening!! This is a beginner friendly tournament, that is open to ALL - whether you have played before or it's your first time. You can either sign up as an individual (and be allocated into a team on arrival) or select your own team and confirm the team name on registration. If you have any questions, please email daniella.dutton@nottingham.ac.uk -------------------- If you'd like to give Indoor Softball a go BEFORE the tournament, why not come along to one of our Just Play sessions - free for UoN Sport and Fitness Members or just £3.50 for non-members. The dates are as follows: Monday 3 February from 8-9pm Monday 10 February from 8-9pm Book your space online. Further information can be found here. Information Source: University of Nottingham Sport | eventbrite

MACBETH: Desire, Destiny, Damnation He's Scotland's fiercest warrior. She's brilliant, untameable, and impossible to resist. When ancient prophecies ignite their smouldering desires, passion and power become a deadly dance. This raw, seductive take on Shakespeare's masterpiece pulses with dark romance and primal energy. Watch as Scotland's most magnetic couple burns through every boundary on their way to the throne. Their love is electric. Their chemistry is explosive. Their destiny is written in blood and fire. Some desires are worth damning yourself for. Some hungers can never be satisfied. The Tragedy of Macbeth opens 18th February 2025 at All Saint’s Church, Loughborough and then touring the East Midlands. Tickets on sale now. Content advisory: Contains sensuality, violence, and supernatural elements. Information Source: Nottingham Shakespeare Company | eventbrite

MACBETH: Desire, Destiny, Damnation He's Scotland's fiercest warrior. She's brilliant, untameable, and impossible to resist. When ancient prophecies ignite their smouldering desires, passion and power become a deadly dance. This raw, seductive take on Shakespeare's masterpiece pulses with dark romance and primal energy. Watch as Scotland's most magnetic couple burns through every boundary on their way to the throne. Their love is electric. Their chemistry is explosive. Their destiny is written in blood and fire. Some desires are worth damning yourself for. Some hungers can never be satisfied. The Tragedy of Macbeth opens 18th February 2025 at All Saint’s Church, Loughborough and then touring the East Midlands. Tickets on sale now. Content advisory: Contains sensuality, violence, and supernatural elements. Information Source: Nottingham Shakespeare Company | eventbrite

The University of Nottingham volleyball programme has two teams competing at the highest level of the sport in this country - England Volleyball's Super League! Both of our men's and women's first teams will be taking to the court in back-to-back Headliner weekend fixtures on Saturday 22 February. Support from Red Bull promises an extra special match day experience for spectators and we can't wait for another electric atmosphere courtside! Show your #GreenandGold colours here on campus to begin 2025 in style, and bring the noise to push our volleyball teams to more Headliner victories! The first match of the two at David Ross Sports Village is scheduled to begin at 1pm, with doors to the event set to open at 12.15pm. University of Nottingham Women's 1st Team | 1pm University of Nottingham Men's 1st Team | Approx 4pm The Headliner is an event series, hosted by University of Nottingham Sport and supported by RedBull showcasing our student teams competing at the top levels of university and national sport, and showcases the very best student-athletes in the country. Sporting Wellness This Headliner event will also raise awareness of our partners Sporting Wellness. Sporting Wellness is a registered charity that provides free professional mental health support for all representative sportspeople aged 16 or over, and our partnership ensures that performance athletes and scholars at the University of Nottingham have a completely independent avenue for professional support, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, alongside internal student services. You can support the work Sporting Wellness are doing by donations to their Just Giving page: https://donate.justgiving.com/charity/sportingwellness/donation-amount Carry-in policy Sealed bottles of water and soft drinks, and personal size food items (e.g., a sandwich, crisps, piece of fruit) are all permitted. Strictly no alcohol is permitted to be brought into the complex. Concessions Food and drink will be available from various concessions stands. These operate via Cashless payment only (options include credit/debit cards). Parking Parking is available for attendees at David Ross Sports Village, however due to a number of events also happening at the centre on the same date it will be limited. We advise attendees to travel by public transport where possible. Information Source: University of Nottingham Sport | eventbrite

The National Badminton League continues at the the university, as the competition returns to the courts. The #GreenandGold will hope to start 2025 with a victory against visitors Skyfall. Expect to see an incredibly high level of badminton on campus with the very best players from the University of Nottingham Badminton Club in the squad. Head out onto campus and support the side to victory and enjoy a fantastic night of live sport. The 5 matches on the night will include: 1 x Men's singles match1 x Women's singles match1 x Men's doubles match1 x Women's doubles match1 x Mixed doubles matchDoors open at 6.30pm, with matches scheduled to begin at 7pm. Getting to David Ross Sports Village & Entry The match will take place in the sports hall at David Ross Sports Village with bleacher seating for spectators. Please make sure that you have your ticket QR to hand when entering the facility, as well as your student ID if required. David Ross Sports Village is situated on the University of Nottingham Campus, accessible from the West and North entrances. You can find out more about accessing campus as well as viewing a copy of the campus map here. Carry-in policy Sealed bottles of water and soft drinks, and personal size food items (e.g., a sandwich, crisps, piece of fruit) are all permitted. Strictly no alcohol is permitted to be brought into the complex. Concessions Food and drink will be available inside David Ross Sports Village at the Clubhouse Cafe. Parking We would like to advise spectators that parking on-site at David Ross Sports Village can be limited, and encourage spectators to use public transport wherever possible. If you are planning to park at the centre, parking will be free after 5.30pm on the evening of the fixture. Information Source: University of Nottingham Sport | eventbrite

Spend an evening at the Curious Cabaret, and you'll experience an extraordinary night where the art of curious live magic meets an air of mystery and intoxicating wonder, all wrapped in a good dose of cabaret and laughter. Hosted at the beginning of every month, world-renowned magicians and award-winning illusionists create a captivating experience that transcends the ordinary. With jaw-dropping live magic, timeless sleight of hand, and mind-readers that will leave you questioning reality,, the evening promises humour, mischief, and unforgettable entertainment! WHAT TO EXPECT If you’ve ever thought magic was just camera tricks or staged reactions, prepare for your expectations to be turned upside down. Throughout the evening, you’ll be left in awe, bursting into laughter, and asking ‘how?’ even as you see it with your own eyes. This interactive show invites willing audience members on stage for an even closer encounter with the magic.The Curious Cabaret is an evening of legerdemain, laughter and libations, hosted by Member of The Magic Circle, Chris Wilder. BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW! THIS MONTH AT THE CURIOUS CABARET Chris Wilder is a professional magician and Member of The Magic Circle with a love of time travel, obscure movie trivia, and cups of tea. As the host of The Curious Cabaret, Chris is sure to charm and beguile you with his own brand of wit and wonder, and maybe a card trick thrown in for good measure. The main acts will be acnnounced soon. DETAILS Doors open at 7PM and the show starts at 8PM lasting 2 hours, including two short intervals. It is designed for adults as the venue is a licensed cocktail bar. Throughout the evening you can expect to be amazed and astounded, enjoy fits of laughter, and find yourself asking 'how'? WHERE The show is held at The Berliner Bar, Beeston, Nottingham where you can find a selection of wines, spirits, draft ales and delicious cocktails along with a selection of hot food to enjoy throughout the evening. The venue is easily accessible by public transport and parking is available nearby. TICKETS To ensure the best performances, ticket numbers are limited with allocated seating. There are a number of front row VIP seats available for the best seats in the house. ADVANCED TICKETS are on sale until 6PM on the day of the show. After this time, tickets are only available on the door. ------- General Admission: £22 Student (with valid NUS card): £15 ------- So why not GRAB A TICKET NOW, and join us at The Curious Cabaret! Information Source: The Curious Cabaret | eventbrite

* * Please note, this event is for students living in University halls on University Park and Jubilee campus, plus Dagfa and Varsity - --------------------- Burst through the doors of RedKangaroo and take on the bounciest and brightest world of trampolines, inflatables, slides and foam pits! Come and explore RedKangaroo’s huge park which houses dodgeball courts, Wipeout, reaction walls, tumble tracks and bouncing basketball! Leap your way across a series of connected trampolines to show off your best jumps, and then clamber up and zoom down our super slides. Up for a challenge? Head over to the Ninja Warrior courses, where you can really put your obstacle course skills to the test! Your ticket includes entry to the trampoline park, RedKangaroo socks and transport to and from the venue. The expected bus departure time will be 5.30pm (latest) from David Ross Sports Village. Your confirmation email will include a link to a waiver which MUST be completed to secure your space. ------------------- Normal ticket prices are £12.50pp (without socks) so you are automatically saving £7.50 on your ticket and having transport included - make sure you don't miss out on this fun evening!! Information Source: University of Nottingham Sport | eventbrite

Join in the fun and see your little artist's confidence grow! Our team of professional artists have been working creatively to help early years' children explore fascinating materials and take part in stimulating creative activities. They aim to bring to you the very best of their specially designed sessions in this series of 'Little Creatives' workshops in libraries. The always evolving workshops will help your little one to unleash their creative imagination and develop new skills. Come and share in the active, playful, and sometimes messy fun. Suitable for children aged 2-5 years. Session time: 45 mins. Workshops are FREE but places are limited so booking is advised. All children must be accompanied, but adults do not require a ticket to attend. For more information and to meet our team of artists go to www.inspireculture.org.uk/littlecreatives. Designed using public funding by Arts Council England. Information Source: Inspire Culture | Learning | Libraries | eventbrite

Come and try a range of different sports in a fun, social and inclusive environment! All members of the LGBTQIA+ community are invited, including trans and non-binary identifying students. Bring a friend or meet new people in our fun Just Play sessions run by our friendly sports clubs, most of which by LGBTQ+ students themselves! FREE PRIDE CUPCAKE + RAINBOW LACES FOR EVERY ATTENDEE OF 2 SESSIONS (whilst stocks last)!! Check out the agenda below for everything that's happening. You can attend as many sessions as you wish. All sessions are suitable for beginners and designed to be as accessible, inclusive and adaptable as possible. Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Mature students are all invited. The first session starts at 5 pm, but you are welcome to turn up at anytime! There are inclusive changing rooms on the ground floor or David Ross Sports Village. ................................... F ind out more about everything on offer at University of Nottingham Sport here. Information Source: University of Nottingham Sport | eventbrite

Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and, um, ice cream? Over the last four decades, Cinderella’s has become the kingdom’s most beloved ice cream company, with a parlour on every street corner. But how did this young girl from humble beginnings with not a penny to her name end up as a multimillionaire business woman with her own ice cream empire? In this new musical, join Talvi and Caldwell,loyal employees of Cinderella’s, as they share her rags to riches tale, and confront their own desires, hopes, and the magic that lies within each scoop of Cinderella’s legendary ice cream. Perfect for ice cream fans aged 5+ and their families, this exciting musical retelling of a fairytale classic promises a delightful blend of storytelling, music, and theatrical magic that will capture your heart and tickle your taste buds. For children ages 5+ and their families Booking advised Running time: 1 hour Tickets Library members: £4 Non-library members: £7 There is no charge for accompanying children aged under 18 months and they do not need a ticket. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England This production will tour 7 Inspire libraries see inspireculture.org.uk/CinderellaIceCreamSeller for details Programmed in association with The Spark Arts for Children Information Source: Inspire Culture | Learning | Libraries | eventbrite

Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and, um, ice cream? Over the last four decades, Cinderella’s hasbecome the kingdom’s most beloved ice cream company, with a parlour on every street corner. But how did this young girl from humble beginnings with not a penny to her name end up as a multimillionaire business woman with her own icecream empire? In this new musical, join Talvi and Caldwell,loyal employees of Cinderella’s, as they share her rags to riches tale, and confront their own desires, hopes, and the magic that lies within each scoop o Cinderella’s legendary ice cream. Perfect for ice creamfans aged 5+ and their families, this exciting musical retelling of a fairytale classic promises a delightful blend of storytelling, music, and theatrical magic that will capture your heart and tickle your taste buds. For children ages 5+ and their families Booking advised Running time: 1 hour Tickets Library members: £4 Non-library members: £7 There is no charge for accompanying children aged under 18 months and they do not need a ticket. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England This production will tour 7 Inspire libraries see inspireculture.org.uk/CinderellaIceCreamSeller for details Programmed in association with The Spark Arts for Children Information Source: Inspire Culture | Learning | Libraries | eventbrite

Welcome to our Abstract painting in watercolour workshop! Join us at Yellow Wood Cafe for a creative and relaxing session where you can let your artistic side shine. This in-person event in a small group of 6 is perfect for beginners and seasoned painters alike. Learn how to create vibrant and unique abstract watercolour pieces with Anjana. You will explore various methods of mark making whilst familiarising with the medium of watercolour. Anjana will then talk you through ways of converting photographic references into an abstract composition. You will need to bring your own paper, paints and brushes. Suggested list of materials will be sent by email once a booking has been made. Cost £40 including refreshments Information Source: Anjana Cawdell | eventbrite