Things to do this weekend in Derby including: Candlelit Soul, Smile Makeovers, and Midnight Waffles!

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Morning Derby! Whether you’re chasing medals in a tutu at Darley Park, turning scrap metal into shiny trinkets, or just after a cheeky dessert at midnight, this week’s stacked with reasons to leave the house. There’s candlelit soul music, comedy nights, and even a Smile Makeover Open Day if your teeth have seen brighter times. And yes, Father’s Day’s on the horizon – so brace yourself for vintage engines, sausage butties, and your dad muttering “built to last” every five minutes. Let’s dive in.

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📅 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

🎶 - The Drifters by Candlelight – No Disco Ball Needed
📍 - Derby Cathedral
📅 - Saturday 14th June
⏰ - Doors 6:45 PM | Show 7:30 PM
🎟️ - From £25
📷 - @derbycathedral

Old-school soul meets gothic grandeur as The Drifters take over Derby Cathedral for a one-off candlelit concert. Expect classics like Saturday Night at the Movies and Come on Over to My Place in a setting so atmospheric you’ll forget you're sat on a church pew. Heads up: no dancing on the balcony (you rebels), so if you fancy a boogie, book the floor.

FRIDAY:

Hairy Helmet Relay - Darley Park
From 6:30 PM - More Info

Wine Tasting - Darley Abbey Village Hall
7:00 PM - More Info

SATURDAY:

Medieval Fayre - Melbourne Parish Church
10:00 AM - More Info

Baby & Children’s Pop Up Shop - Shardlow Village Hall
10:30 AM - More Info

Fairy Tales for Grown Ups - The Old Bell Hotel
12:00 PM - More Info

Taylor Swift Experience - Derbyshire County Cricket Club
2:00 PM - More Info

Pop Up Sustainable Market - Hannah Fields Community Garden
2:00 PM - More Info

Country Day Party - The Church
3:00 PM - More Info

Derby Comedy Night - Derby Conference Centre
5:00 PM - More Info

SUNDAY:

Mortice & Tenon Workshop - Museum of Making
10:00 AM - More Info

Bowls Family Fun Day - Derby Co-Op Bowls Club
10:00 AM - More Info

Father’s Day Fuel Up - Great Northern Classics
10:00 AM - More Info

🍔 SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOPS

🍰 - Midnight Munchies? Kave’s Got You Covered (and Glazed)
📍 - 10 Liversage Street
⏰ - Open daily, with dessert delivery ‘til 2:30 AM on weekends
📷 - @kavedessertscafe

If your idea of self-care is inhaling a stack of waffles at midnight, Kave Desserts Café might be your new happy place. From cookie dough that deserves its own postcode to cakes that turn heads, this is where Derby’s sweet tooth goes after dark. Eat in, collect, or get it delivered straight to your sofa – no judgement.

🍩 Bonus: First online order gets 10% off.

🎭 ACTIVITY ALLEY

🦷 - Smile Makeover Open Day - Want Whiter Teeth and a Free Goodie Bag?
📍 - Dental Perfection, 79 Rykneld Road
📅 - Saturday 14th June
⏰ - Appointment Only
🎟️ - £20 refundable deposit
📷 - @dental_perfection_uk

Thinking about composite bonding or whitening? This is your sign. Dental Perfection’s Smile Makeover Open Day is the perfect chance to ask questions, see real before-and-afters, and grab a one-day-only discount. Plus, you’ll get a goodie bag just for showing up.

• Free whitening with selected treatments

• Consult the experts about veneers, bonding & more

• Goodie bags and extra little perks

• Call 01332 411211 to reserve your spot

🌟 FRESH EXPERIENCES

💍 - Bling It On: Make Jewellery from Random Rubbish
📍 - Museum of Making
📅 - Saturday 14th June
⏰ - 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎟️ - £65
📷 - @derbymuseums

Learn to turn scrap into sparkle in this hands-on day course with artist Arthur Scott. You’ll solder, bend, and shape recycled copper or brass into a custom piece of jewellery – be it a ring, pendant or charm. Bring along your own odd bits like sea glass or random metal finds to work into your design. Tools and materials are provided, and beginners are more than welcome. Expect creativity, mucky hands, and something shiny to take home.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC

Friday

• Oasis & More - Derbyshire County Cricket Club - 5:00 PM

• Digging The New Breed - Dubrek Studios - 7:00 PM

• Rachael Fuller Tribute - Needles Pub - 8:45 PM

• Fleetwood Bac - Flowerpot Derby - 9:00 PM

Saturday

• Music Festival - Spondon Liberal Club - 12:00 PM

• Skulljacker - Victoria Inn - 7:00 PM

• Gun Money Live - The Smithfield - 8:00 PM

• Holy Scum & Splinter Group - Dubrek Studios - 7:00 PM

• A Fuego - Needles Pub - 9:00 PM

• Chantel McGregor - Flowerpot - 9:00 PM

Sunday

• Junkyard Angels - The Smithfield - 4:00 PM

• The Kingshakes Live - White Horse - 4:00 PM

☁️ WEEKEND WEATHER SPONSORED BY ONE|DZ GYM

Friday
26°C 🌡️ 16°C | Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by nighttime.

Saturday
23°C 🌡️ 13°C | Sunny intervals changing to light showers by lunchtime.

Sunday
21°C 🌡️ 12°C | Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning.
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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