This weekend: Nottingham 10K
Sun 10 March City Centre
The Nottingham 10K returns this Sunday with a new and improved route around the city. If you're still interested in taking part, you can sign up on the day from 7am at the race office.
Or, why not pick a point along the route to cheer on the runners? Dedicated cheer points are at Huntingdon Street, Forest Recreation Ground, Castle Boulevard and the Park Estate.
If you're watching from the Forest Rec, Homemade Cafe will be open from 9.30am serving coffee, brunch, cakes and shakes (booking in advance is recommended for brunch).
During the event there will be some road closures, mostly from 8am until late morning - click here to see the road closures and timings.
Certain bus routes will also be affected - check before you travel and find out more via Trentbarton and Nottingham City Transport.
Just announced: Professor Green at Ibiza Orchestra Live
Fri 31 May Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
Special guest Professor Green, known for hits like Read All About It and Monster, will be performing at Ibiza Orchestra Live this May.
The brand new Ibiza Sunset Tour features the 26-piece orchestra playing some of the greatest music from the white isle in the past 30 years, including artists such as Rudimental, Ian Van Dahl, Daft Punk, Robert Miles, Baby D, Tiesto, Fatboy Slim, Prodigy, Shapeshifters and many more!
The event will also feature a silent disco stage, vocal performances, a live MC, glitter artists, laser show, pyrotechnics and fire breathers.
Circus Zyair
Wed 20 - Sun 24 March Forest Recreation Ground
There's not long to go until Circus Zyair returns to the Forest Recreation Ground!
The brand new show features over 30 adrenaline fuelled performers from all across the globe. Fearless acrobats and daredevil stuntmen guarantee maximum thrills by risking life and limb daily for your entertainment.
The dazzling combination of high-energy, jaw-dropping talent and electric atmosphere promises a magical and unforgettable experience for the whole family.
Don't forget to use your exclusive What's On Nottingham discount code - use NTM52 to get £6.99 tickets (Wednesday & Thursday) or £12.99 tickets (Friday, Saturday & Sunday).
The Ultimate Battle of the Bands
Tue 12 March Metronome
A lively evening of rock, indie, and alternative music, hosted by the legendary Dean Jackson. Witness bands from NTU and Confetti battling it out in front of industry judges!
Show your appreciation for talented student bands as they take to the Metronome stage to fight it out for some amazing prizes. A panel of industry experts will judge the contest.
Entry is free but you must pre-book a ticket.
Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World
Tue 12 - Sat 16 March Theatre Royal
This kick ass-pirational stage show, based on the popular children’s book by Suffragette relative Kate Pankhurst, comes from one of the producers of SIX. It will also make a perfect Mother's Day gift!
Join inquisitive heroine Jade as she breaks away from her class to take a peek behind the scenes at the not yet open Gallery of Greatness in the local museum. Along her journey she is surprised to meet the incredible wonder women: Frida Kahlo, Rosa Parks, Amelia Earhart, Mary Seacole, Marie Curie and Emmeline Pankhurst to name just a few.
Final few tickets for Michael McIntyre this weekend
Fri 8 - Sun 10 March Motorpoint Arena
Michael McIntyre is back on stage with his brand new show, Macnificent! Much has happened in the five years since his last tour, and Michael will be making mirth from the madness of it all.
He is the host of two of the BBC's most successful entertainment shows, the BAFTA-winning Michael McIntyre’s Big Show and The Wheel, which he devised and also hosts for NBC in America. His previous tours have sold over four million tickets and broken box-office records around the world.
Last-minute Mother's Day gift ideas
Fri 5 & Sat 6 July Newstead Abbey
Looking for a last-minute Mother's Day gift? Treat the mum in your life with tickets to the unmissable Woodland Disco or Could Be Real Tribute festivals.
Magic meets music at the Woodland Disco Festival, with a sensational line-up including Sister Sledge ft Kathy Sledge, Jocelyn Brown, Gok Wan, Fat Tony, Danny Rampling and Allister Whitehead.
At the Could Be Real Tribute Festival, legendary acts are brought to life on two electrifying stages, featuring Sham Fender, Almost Pink, Attic Monkeys, Supersonic Queen, Viva 4 Eva Spice Girls, Sum of Sheeran and more.
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