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A dynamic night of live poetry and music, showcasing exciting acts from Notts, the UK and beyond in a warm, inclusive setting. BSL signed. “Fierce and bristling with life” – The Guardian “The very best of contemporary poetry” – The Book Hive Award-winning publishing house Bad Betty Press presents poetry and music. Featuring poetry from Sarah Howe, Khairani […]
Sharpen your skills and develop your practice with some of poetry's leading lights. Bad Betty masterclasses take place in the afternoon prior to each Bad Betty Live show, and offer a chance to work closely with one of the featured acts. Join Sarah Howe for a masterclass about the stories we inherit: the overheard or […]
Join members of the team behind It's In Our Blood, an installation in the main atrium co-created with people living with Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia. In this open discussion you will hear from participants, artists, and staff from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) and NUH Adult Haemoglobinopathy Service about the process and the personal […]
Join curator Rastarella Falade for a guided Walk & Talk, where you will have the opportunity to discover the stories behind Familiar Strangers and each participants’ connection to Hyson Green. You will be encouraged to engage in meaningful conversations about identity, place, and belonging, and explore the historical cultural richness that has helped shape this unique […]
Join us for free, drop-In workshops packed with hands-on fun, imagination, and playful discovery. Led by amazing creative facilitators, these sessions will be celebrating Black History Season with different creative activities to try! Whether you come to make, explore, or simply have fun together, it's the perfect way for families to get creative and start the weekend with a […]
You’re warmly invited to celebrate the launch of Familiar Strangers, a photographic exhibition capturing Hyson Green's enduring spirit through the faces and stories of people deeply connected to the area. For decades, Hyson Green has been a vibrant meeting point of cultures, shaped by resilience, migration and multiculturalism. The exhibition particularly acknowledges the lasting contribution […]
New Art Exchange invites you to the launch party of Activating Intersections- the most ambitious, boundary-shattering solo exhibition to date by British-Jamaican interdisciplinary powerhouse Quilla Constance (QC). Why You Shouldn't Miss This Must-See Exhibition in 2026: If you're seeking institutional disruption or craving an exhilarating cultural experience, Activating Intersections delivers an explosive cocktail of post-colonial […]
Join us for a free screening of Horace Ové’s landmark 1975 film, Pressure. Set in 1970s London, the film follows Tony, a young British man born to Trinidadian parents, as he navigates racism, unemployment, family expectations and questions of identity and belonging. A key film in the history of Black British cinema, Pressure explores the […]
At Corner Café, we serve up plant-based dishes from a different culture on the first Thursday of every month. This month we are excited to present an evening of Caribbean food for you to enjoy. Meals are served from 5 pm, and drinks are available to buy at the café. The evening is followed by […]
Sharpen your skills and develop your practice with some of poetry's leading lights. Bad Betty masterclasses offers a chance to work closely with one of the featured acts. LYRIC IN(TER)VENTIONS This deep dive into disruption as a formal technique offers an opportunity to think about who and what your poetry is in dialogue with and […]
A dynamic night of live poetry and music, showcasing exciting acts from Notts, the UK and beyond in a warm, inclusive setting. BSL signed. “Fierce and bristling with life” – The Guardian “The very best of contemporary poetry” – The Book Hive Award-winning publishing house Bad Betty Press presents poetry and music. Featuring poetry from Karen McCarthy Woolf, […]
The grand finale of Nottingham Mela 2026! Showcasing Bollywood artists & performers, stalls, music & workshops. See www.wollatonhall.org.uk/mela for full information and to book tickets (recommended) If you want to be a part of the team and volunteer at Mela In The Park 2026, apply here : https://bit.ly/4wkMCJQ" If you are a trader and wish to discuss having a stall at Mela In The Park 2026, please contact NAAC: bhavesh.jani@nottinghamcity.gov.uk and nina.virdi@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
