Great British Birthday Bash at the Aegon Open 11 June - Women's semi finals day A fabulous day of top class women’s tennis is the backdrop for a celebration the Queen’s 90th birthday and all things British. Come to enjoy the fun with the party atmosphere as your cherry on the top of a great day! Frances Quinn from the Great British Bake Off will make tennis themed cupcakes Meet the 'Queen' and take a selfie Make your own crown - craft activities for kids Take a picture with the Davis cup Live music Buy your tickets at: www.aegonopennottingham.co.uk

Breakin' Convention 17 - 18 May 
Royal Concert Hall

Breakin' Convention is Sadler's Wells' ground breaking festival of hip hop dance theatre featuring a line-up of jaw-dropping performances by companies from around the world and around the corner.

Hosted and curated by UK hip hop theatre legend Jonzi D, he brings some of the world's best poppers, lockers, b-boys and b-girls together to dance alongside local crews. 

Outdoor Theatre - tickets now on sale!

 Enjoy an evening of culture and fun in beautiful surroundings at our heritage sites! Bring your own picnic and enjoy performances including Sherlock Holmes, Peter Pan, Wuthering Heights, Danny the Champion of the World and A Midsummer Night's Dream. 

See all plays and get tickets

Get tickets for the Archery Championship 28 - 29 May! As the world gears up for the Rio Olympics, get a taste of it here in Nottingham as archers from across Europe compete to qualify for the games! Buy your tickets (from £10 per session) now. In association with The Nottingham Building Society.

Great Food and Drink Festival at Nottingham Castle - 28 - 30 May

See chefs Tom Kerridge, Nadiya Hussain and Rustie Lee performing live cooking demonstrations, enjoy the real ale bar, champagne bar and cocktail bar, plus fantastic food and craft stalls from local and artisan producers. Find out more

East Midlands Flower Show
Newstead Abbey 25 - 26 June

Gardening fan? Don't miss the first East Midlands Flower Show!

• Expert talks, including from BBC/RHS Great Chelsea Garden Challenge winner Sean Murray and John Stirland from BBC Radio Nottingham
• Beautiful show gardens designed by local nurseries, horticultural colleges and landscapers
• Home and garden marquee full of seasonal plants, gifts and garden furniture plus some great local food and drink
• Children's zone to keep little ones entertained

Get early bird tickets (before 10 June) for just £8 

 Street Food Party
20 - 22 May Sneinton Market Square

Head to Sneinton Market Square after work or during the weekend (open till late) for a delicious foodie experience, including vegan African and Indian street food, crepes, paella, dim sum, gourmet pizzas, dairy and gluten free cakes and more. 

Find out more 

Altitude Sickness – Part of neat16 Tuesday 17 May Nottingham Lakeside Arts Playwright Stephen Lowe has given voice to the world that DH Lawrence inhabited in the last years of his life, in the only place he ever called home. Get tickets.

More events in Nottingham

Daily: heritage and cave tours at The Malt Cross

Daily: cave tours at Nottingham Castle

This week: See what FREE City of Football activities are on this week

Wednesday 18 May: FREE Grand Tour walkthrough at Nottingham Contemporary

Wednesday 18 May: Natural History talk at St Leonard's Community Centre

Thursday 19 May at New Art Exchange: FREE discussion with arts Doug Fishbone, Ellie Harrison and Reactor

Saturday 21 May: FREE entry - Lady Bay Vintage and midcentury design fair

Saturday 21 May: Forget-me-not Day at Nottinghamshire Hospice

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Exhibitions

Until 30 May: Roy Pickering, Borrowed Land at Nottingham Lakeside Arts 

Until 5 June: David Jones: Vision and Memory at Nottingham Lakeside Arts

Until 19 June: Doug Fishbone's Leisure Land Golf at New Art Exchange

Until 19 June: Sunscreen at New Art Exchange

Until 26 June: The Sound of Silence at Nottingham Castle

Until 26 June: Turner Prize Winner Simon Starling Exhibition at Nottingham Contemporary

Until 17 July: Gordon Cheung: Here be Dragons at Nottingham Castle

Until 7 August: Grand Tourists and Others at Nottingham Lakeside Arts