Nottingham events for this month | What's on in Nottingham this month

JUL

17

Diane Arbus

Diane Arbus is one of the most important photographers of the twentieth century, an influential figure whose compellingly honest style of photography paved the way for the work of contemporary photographers and artists.

JUL

17

Gert and Uwe Tobias

Gert and Uwe Tobias’ large woodcuts, gouache paintings, typewriter drawings and ceramic sculptures combine influences from early traditional folk art and abstract art from the early 20th century. Their vividly coloured images, objects and environment

JUL

17

Play and Learn sessions

Led by artists these relaxed and welcoming sessions are an opportunity to enjoy making and creating with your children.

JUL

20

Folk Tale Writing Workshops

Simon Heywood, who lectures in folklore and storytelling at Derby University, will lead a series of writing workshops, including forms of the folk tale, European and World folk tales and telling your own tale.

JUL

23

Nottingham Riviera

The Old Market Square becomes a seaside complete with sand, giant paddling pool and fairground rides - this is the perfect way to keep children (and adults!) entertained during the summer.

JUL

24

Free summer family fun

Visit the world's biggest photo booth for free! Pose for your picture in the world’s biggest photo booth.

JUL

27

Mod Crop

MOD CROP is your return ticket to the mid 60s. This brand new musical drama portrays Mod life as it really was, out on the streets of England in 1965.

JUL

31

Meet the Twins

Three pairs of identical twins will talk to our visitors in the galleries about the work of Diane Arbus and Gert and Uwe Tobias.

AUG

5

Geoff Dyer: Explaining a Trick by a Further Trick

Geoff Dyer is a successful novelist, winner of the Somerset Maugham Award, as well as a photography historian and journalist. In this lecture he discusses Arbus's work in the context of 20th century photography.

AUG

8

Dragon Boat Challenge 2010

Teams of up to 11 are invited to race magnificent 30' Chinese dragon boats in aid of Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young Adults. No previous experience is necessary, and all the boats and racing equipment are provided, so all you need to do is en

AUG

14

Thomas Bloch and Origami Biro

Nottingham Contemporary's galleries will reverberate with music as two very different musicians supply soundtracks for the two exhibitions.

AUG

19

Strategic Thinking & New Business Ideas

The first session in a series of four free breakfast events over the Autum of 2010 will showcase some of the business expertise within the University of Nottingham.

AUG

20

Fifty Buildings, 50 years

This major exhibition from the Royal Institute of British Architects showcases innovative and enduring architecture from the "swinging 60s" onwards.