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Things To Do This Week: A Burns Night Ceilidh, K Pop Superstars, And A Charity Darts Night!
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Morning! This week has range. One minute you are in a cosy cafe with a matcha and a treat you definitely did not plan to buy, the next you are attempting a ceilidh in the Guildhall like you have done this your whole life. There is also K Pop for the family crowd, a darts fundraiser with buffet and DJ, plus plenty of smaller sessions and socials dotted through the week.
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🗓️ WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
🥃 - Burns Night Ceilidh - Dancers Welcome, Two Left Feet Also Accepted
📍 - Leicester Guildhall
📅 - Fri 23th Jan
⏰ - 7:00 PM
🎟️ - £9 advance | £10 on the door
📷 - @leicestermuseums
Burns Night, but make it a ceilidh. This is three and a bit hours of lively Scottish dancing in the Guildhall’s Great Hall, with 3Around3 on the music and plenty of chances to laugh at yourself in a respectful manner. All ages and experience levels are welcome, so you do not need to know any steps in advance. Doors open at 7:00 PM, then it is straight into the dancing, with a real fire in the hall and a dram of whisky available to keep spirits up. Ideal for anyone who wants a night out that feels different to the usual routine.
MONDAY
Women’s Circle and Sound Ceremony - Freedom Studios
7:30 PM | More Info
TUESDAY
Crazy Crafters Plaque Designing - DMU Innovation Centre
11:00 AM | More Info
WEDNESDAY
Salsa & Bachata - Bar Dos Hermanos
7:00 PM | More Info
THURSDAY
Ashtanga Yoga (every week) - Groby Village Hall
7:00 PM | More Info
FRIDAY
Meditate Workshop - Littlethorpe Village Hall
6:00 PM | More Info
Squash Friday Mixer - Squash Club
6:00 PM | More Info
Beyond Words - Uni of Leicester
6:00 PM | More Info
Flame On - The Y Theatre
7:00 PM | More Info
Single Social / Mixer (30s and 40s) - R/Bar
7:30 PM | More Info
Line Dance Social All Levels - Braunstone West Social Centre
7:30 PM | More Info
SLB Cup Quarter Final - Mattioli Arena
7:30 PM | More Info
SATURDAY
Drawing For Beginners - Leicester Art Group
10:00 AM | More Info
SUNDAY
Big Record Fairs - Aylestone Leisure Centre
9:00 AM | More Info
Reset & Restore Retreat - Houghton on The Hill Village Hall
10:00 AM | More Info
Valentine’s Fused Glass Workshop - Leicester Guildhall
11:00 AM | More Info
Wrestling Charity Show - Westend Club
5:00 PM | More Info
SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOP
☕️ - Rae’s Cafe And Deli - A New Spot For Coffee, Matcha, And A Calm Little Corner
📍 - 44 Cork Street
⏰ - Tue to Wed 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
⏰ - Thu to Fri 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
⏰ - Sat 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM
⏰ - Sun 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM
📷 - @raescafeanddeli
Rae’s is a new cafe that already feels like a little escape. Pop in for a quick drink and you will probably end up staying longer than planned because it is genuinely relaxing. The coffee is smooth, the matcha is done right, and the treats counter is exactly the kind that makes you say “just one” and then order two. It is family run, the staff are lovely, and the clean minimal look makes it an easy place to sit, chat, or have a quiet moment with your phone left in your bag for once.
BIZ BITE OF THE WEEK
💪 - U Fit Fusion 21 Day Trial - The Gentle Kick Up The Backside That Actually Sticks
📍 - U Fit Studio, (Opposite John Lewis)
⏰ - Classes throughout the week
🎟️ - 21 days free
📷 - @ufit_studio
This is for anyone who has joined a gym, gone three times, then started paying for guilt. U Fit Fusion is built around coach led sessions, daily check ins, and support that does not leave you to figure it out alone. It is pitched at real women with real schedules, including busy mums and working professionals who want fat loss, strength, better energy and a routine that lasts longer than a Monday. It is also a safe space setup with no mirrors and no judgement, which matters more than most places admit.
ACTIVITY ALLEY
🎤 - K Pop Superstars - A Family Friendly K Pop Tribute Show
📍 - O2 Academy
📅 - Sat 24th Jan
⏰ - 3:00 PM
🎟️ - From £21
📷 - @o2academyleicester
A fun afternoon show for K Pop fans, with catchy songs, sharp dance routines, sparkle, and plenty of audience interaction. It is designed to be family friendly and keeps things moving, so kids can dance and adults can enjoy the spectacle without needing to know every lyric. It is an all ages event with a few rules to note.
FRESH EXPERIENCES
🎯 - Kevin Painter At The Owl - Darts Night, Buffet, DJ, And A Charity Cause
📍 - Oadby Owl
📅 - Thu 22nd Jan
🎟️ - £15
📷 - @oadby_owl
📧 - [email protected]
A darts night with a bit more going on than the usual pint and a missed double. Kevin Painter is making an appearance for a fundraiser supporting Macmillan Cancer Support and Teenage Cancer Trust, so your ticket money is doing something decent while you enjoy the night. There’s a hot and cold buffet, a DJ, and everyone gets a free entry into the draw to play Kevin Painter on the night, which is either a dream come true or a public lesson in nerves.
Tickets are £15 and booking is via email, so it is an easy one to lock in with a quick message.
🎶 LIVE MUSIC
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
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