Things to do this week including Derby Vegan Market!

Morning Derby! This weekโ€™s stacked and Derby Vegan Market is back, serving plant-based food so good they might convert a carnivore.

In todayโ€™s Local Scoop:

  • Vegan markets, Greek souvlaki, and Indian food so good it should be illegal.

  • Otaku Link 12 โ€“ Derbyโ€™s Anime Extravaganza!

  • Our scrumptious scoops ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

Letโ€™s get to it.

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๐Ÿ“… WHATโ€™S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

๐Ÿฅฆ - Derby Vegan Market โ€“ No Meat, No Problem
๐Ÿ“ - Cathedral Green
๐Ÿ“… - Saturday 1st March
โฐ - 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ - Free!
๐Ÿ“ท - @veganmarketco

Right, listen up. Whether youโ€™re a full-blown vegan, a curious flexitarian, or just here to scoff at a plant-based burger the size of your head, Derby Vegan Market is the place to be.

Theyโ€™re dragging a battalion of street food vendors, craft brewers, bakers, ethical jewellers, and zero-waste warriors for one awesome, kale-fuelled feast. Expect the kind of food that shuts up even the most die-hard carnivore, plus enough indie traders selling sustainable goodies to make your reusable tote bag feel smug.

10:30 AM - 4:00 PM

MONDAY

๐ŸŽจ - Arts Therapy Sessions
๐Ÿ“- Derbion
โฐ - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - More Info

๐Ÿ’ช - Bodyweight HIIT Classes
๐Ÿ“- Derby Racecourse
โฐ - 6:30 PM - More Info

TUESDAY

๐Ÿง˜ - Free Mindfulness Course
๐Ÿ“- Humber Close, Alvaston
โฐ - 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM - More Info

๐Ÿค - SME Networking
๐Ÿ“- The Old Bell Hotel
โฐ - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - More Info

๐Ÿ˜‚ - Comedy Night
๐Ÿ“- Furnace Brewpub
โฐ - 7:15 PM - More Info

WEDNESDAY

๐ŸŽญ - Rudie Nudie Pottery Night
๐Ÿ“- Furnace Brewpub
โฐ - 6:30 PM - More Info

THURSDAY

๐ŸŒˆ - Queer Arts Collective Launch
๐Ÿ“- Derby Theatre
โฐ - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - More Info

๐ŸŽค - Stand-Up Comedy Night
๐Ÿ“- The Old Bell Hotel
โฐ - 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM - More Info

FRIDAY

๐Ÿท - Call My (Wine) Bluff
๐Ÿ“- Darley Abbey Wines
โฐ - 7:30 PM - More Info

๐Ÿ“– - Word Wise: Spoken Word & Poetry
๐Ÿ“- Dubrek Studios
โฐ - 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM - More Info

SATURDAY

๐Ÿก - Community Weekend Yard Sale
๐Ÿ“- Chaddesden
โฐ - 1st March - 2nd March, 9:00 AM - More Info

๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ - Pilates Plus Day
๐Ÿ“- 60a Babington Lane
โฐ - 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM - More Info

๐Ÿš—โ˜• - Coffee & Car Meet
๐Ÿ“- Great Northern Classics
โฐ - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - More Info

๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐Ÿ”” - Slumber Sessions: Restorative Sound Bath
๐Ÿ“- Breathing Space Yoga Studio
โฐ - 12:00 PM - More Info

๐Ÿงต- Introduction to Textiles
๐Ÿ“- Museum of Making
โฐ - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - More Info

๐Ÿ›ผ - Adult Late Night Skate
๐Ÿ“- Rollerworld
โฐ - 7:00 PM - More Info

๐Ÿ•บ- Super Duper 70s Theatre Show
๐Ÿ“- Derby Conference Centre
โฐ - 7:30 PM - More Info

SUNDAY

๐Ÿ๏ธ - Motorcycle Track Day
๐Ÿ“- Donington Park GP
โฐ - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - More Info

๐Ÿถ - Golden Retriever Meet-Up
๐Ÿ“- Elvaston Castle
โฐ - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - More Info

๐Ÿ”ฅ - Menopause Wellness Day
๐Ÿ“- Breadsall Priory Hotel
โฐ - 10:00 AM โ€“ 5:00 PM, (Sunday 6th April) - More Info

๐Ÿ” SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOPS

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท - Athens Grill โ€“ So Good, Youโ€™ll Start Smashing Plates in Celebration
๐Ÿ“ - 16 St Peter's Churchyard
โฐ - Monday to Sunday: 2:00 PM โ€“ 11:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ท - @theathensgrillderby

Some places say they do Greek food. Athens Grill actually means it. Every bite here is like stepping off the plane into Athens, only without the overpriced airport sandwiches.

  • The souvlaki? Grilled to perfection.

  • The gyros? Stacked high with flavour.

  • The tzatziki? So fresh it should have a fan club.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ - Amad โ€“ The Indian Feast You Deserve ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ”ฅ
๐Ÿ“ - 288 Burton Rd
โฐ - Monday to Sunday: Breakfast 9:00 AM โ€“ 2:00 PM
โฐ - Lunch/Dinner 2:00 PM โ€“ Late
๐Ÿ“ท - @amadrestaurant

You can forget everything you think you know about Indian food because Amad isnโ€™t playing by the usual rules. This is the real dealโ€”authentic Indian cuisine, but with a bold, modern twist because every bite hits like a Bollywood blockbuster.

Oh, and theyโ€™re open for breakfast too. Thatโ€™s rightโ€”start your day with a proper Desi kick.

๐ŸŽญ ACTIVITY ALLEY

๐ŸŽŒ - Otaku Link 12 โ€“ Derbyโ€™s Anime Extravaganza!
๐Ÿ“ - The Old Bell Hotel
๐Ÿ“… - Sunday 2nd March
โฐ - 11:30 AM โ€“ 6:00 PM (After Party: 7:30 PM โ€“ 11:30 PM)
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ - ยฃ7 (Includes After Party)
๐Ÿ“ท - @otakuworldderby

Anime fans, this is your Super Bowl. Cosplay, quizzes, live performances, speed runs, and a Tokyo-style afterparty. Itโ€™s Derbyโ€™s biggest anime bash, and youโ€™re invited.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ - The Market for People Who Hate Boring, Mass-Produced Junk!
๐Ÿ“ - Banks Mill Studios
๐Ÿ“… - Saturday 1st March
โฐ - 10:00 AM โ€“ 3:00 PM
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ - FREE Entry
๐Ÿ“ท - @banksmillstudios

Support local talent and bag yourself something unique at Derbyโ€™s freshest creative hub! From handcrafted homeware to one-of-a-kind artwork, this Monthly Makers Market is where Derbyโ€™s best artists and designers bring their magic to life.

๐ŸŒŸ FRESH EXPERIENCES

๐ŸŽจ - Get Tipsy, Get Creative, and Leave with a Masterpiece (or a Mess)
๐Ÿ“ - The Distillery
๐Ÿ“… - Wednesday 12th March
โฐ - 7:00 PM โ€“ 9:00 PM
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ - ยฃ32
๐Ÿ“ท - @thepaintclub

You. A blank canvas. A paintbrush in one hand, a drink in the other. And a sloth, yes, a sloth, waiting to be brought to life in glorious colour. No experience? No problem.

๐Ÿ• - Wood-Fired Pizza, Booze & Tiramisu โ€“ Need We Say More?
๐Ÿ“ - Five Lamps
๐Ÿ“… - Thursday 27th February
โฐ - 6:00 PM
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ - ยฃ20 (Deposit: ยฃ10)
๐Ÿ“ท - @thefivelampspub , @chillyswoodfiredpizzas2024

Think youโ€™ve had good pizza? Think again. Chillyโ€™s Wood-Fired Pizzas is bringing the heat with an Italian feast thatโ€™ll make your taste buds sing opera. Antipasti to start, a classic Margherita straight from the flames, and a homemade tiramisu to finish you off.

๐ŸŽถ LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday

  • The Showcase - The Victoria Inn - 7:00 PM

Thursday

  • Open Mic Night - The Prince of Wales - 7:30 PM

  • Open Mic Night - The Hairy Dog - 7:30 PM

Friday

  • Relight Robbie - The Venue - 7:00 PM

  • Soul Deep - Old Bell Hotel - 8:00 PM

  • The Skarantinos - The Smithfield - 8:00 PM

  • Crossroads - Jubilee Club - 8:30 PM

  • El-Rave - The Church - 9:00 PM

  • Moretallica - Flowerpot - 9:00 PM

Saturday

  • Allegri Miserere - Derby Cathedral - 6:30 PM

  • We are Sovereign - Dubrek Studios - 7:00 PM

  • Darren Morgan - Shiny Tap - 7:00 PM

  • The Indie Division - The Hairy Dog - 8:00 PM

  • Agent UTAH - The Victoria Inn - 8:00 PM

  • Who's Next - Flowerpot - 9:00 PM

Sunday

  • Lib Lads Jamming Session - Spondon Liberal Club - 4:00 PM

โ˜๏ธ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday
9ยฐC ๐ŸŒก๏ธ 3ยฐC | Overcast.

Saturday
10ยฐC ๐ŸŒก๏ธ 3ยฐC | Cloudy changing to sunny intervals in the afternoon.

Sunday
7ยฐC ๐ŸŒก๏ธ 3ยฐC | Cloudy.
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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