OK, weekend we hear you — you’re calling and the East Midlands is answering.
Whether you’re planning a big one or keeping things chilled, there’s plenty going on. Here are the top things to do across the region this weekend, from can’t‑miss events to easy wins.
As always in our guide to things to do in the East Midlands this weekend, both free things and those that’ll set you back a few pennies are featured.
Food & Home Fair – Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham
Nottingham’s Food & Home Fair will boast over 40 stalls across the weekend April 17-19 at Nottingham Contemporary, with a celebratory launch evening being held on Friday, April 17.
This free fair will celebrate and showcase artisan food and drink specialists as well as a variety of independent makers and designers working across homeware, ceramics, glassware, candles, textiles, floristry, soaps and more.
WHERE: Nottingham Contemporary, Weekday Cross, Nottingham
WHEN: Friday, April 17, 5pm-8pm; Saturday, April 18, 10am-5pm and Sunday, April 19 from 11am-4pm
Rockers Reunited – Hairy Dog, Derby
A two-night live music extravaganza is being held at Derby’s The Hairy Dog, this weekend.
It begins on Friday night (17) with three bands taking to the stage between 7pm until midnight. Tickets cost £15 or you can purchase a wristband for entry to both nights costing £25.
The three acts lined up for Friday night are Black Rose Society, Sons of Purple and Just Doin’ it.
Three more acts will be entertaining the crowds on Saturday from 7pm, and again entry will be £15. Taking to the stage wil be Metal Fatigue, Scopyons and Graham Olivers Army.
The Hairy Dog is mainly a standing venue but there is limited seating. Doors open at 6pm so get there early if you want a seat.
WHERE: The Hairy Dog, Becket Street, Derby.
WHEN: Friday, April 17 (7pm-12am) Saturday, April 18 (7pm-12am)
Exhibition On Screen: Turner & Constable – QUAD, Derby
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the births of Turner and Constable with this unmissable new documentary exploreing their intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition.
Two of Britain’s greatest painters, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable were also the greatest of rivals. Born within a year of each other, both used landscape painting to reflect the changing world around them. Exhibition on Screen was given exclusive and privileged access to bring their extraordinary art and remarkable stories to the big screen so that you can enjoy both film and the Tate exhibition together. Discover unexpected sides to both artists with intimate views of sketchbooks and personal items and insights from leading experts.
Turner’s blazing sunsets and sublime scenes from his travels and Constable’s idealised depictions of beloved places from home whipped the public of the time into a frenzy of enthusiasm. Constable represents the very best of the old school of realism and pastoral nostalgia; Turner, an exciting new way of depicting emotion and dreamlike impressions. Critics compared their starkly different styles to a clash of ‘fire and water’. Don’t miss this opportunity to see these greats side-by-side, as they so often were in life, on the big screen for the first time.
Tickets are £15 (standard) & £13 (concessions) and can be bought HERE
WHERE: QUAD Derby, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter, Derby
WHEN:Saturday, April 18 at 1pm.
Paolozzi-inspired Pop Art Lino Printing for Families – Usher Gallery, Lincoln Museum, Lincoln
Families are being invited to join Artist Rebecca Leivers in this Paolozzi-inspired lino printing workshop.
You’ll learn how to cut and print Lino to create your own Pop Art style artwork.
This workshop is open to ages 8 and above. Parents/Guardians of participating children must remain on site.
In this event you will be invited to create a Lino print using Lino, Lino cutters, printing ink, ink rollers and paper. This may be challenging if you have difficulty with hand dexterity but instructor Rebecca will be there to lend a hand.
Workshops are £10 and you can book your place HERE
WHERE: Lincoln Museum, 1 Danes Terrace, Lincoln
WHEN: Saturday, April 18. This session will run from 1pm till 3pm
Akira – 4K Restoration – Phoenix, Leicester
It’s the 80s anime classic that changed pop culture forever
Katsuhiro Otomo’s ground-breaking cyberpunk anime arrives in a brand new 4k restoration.
When teenager Tetsuo Shima is involved in a motorbike crash he develops formidable telekinetic abilities that threaten the future of Neo-Tokyo.
A cult favourite beloved by anime and manga fans, Otomo’s groundbreaking film has now become a cultural landmark with an indelible influence on animation, film and cyberpunk.
In Japanese with English subtitles.
Tickets are available HERE
WHERE: Phoenix, 4 Midland Street, Leicester
WHEN: Sunday, April 19, 12pm; 6.15pm
