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Things to do this week: Half Term at The Space Centre, Leicester Comedy Festival and a Murder Trial!
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Morning! Need a half term plan that isn’t soft play? The Space Centre is the headline this week with talks, hands on science bits, and drop in workshops, plus limited tickets so it pays to book early. Then Leicester Comedy Festival keeps the evenings busy, and Thursday’s Murder Trial Tonight lets you play juror and argue your verdict with a room full of strangers.
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🗓️ WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
🚀 - February Half Term: Astronomical Adventure - Need A Half Term Plan That Isn’t Soft Play?
📍 - National Space Centre
📅 - Sat 14th Feb to Sun 22nd Feb
⏰ - During centre opening hours (tickets are limited)
📷 - @spacecentre
Half term at the Space Centre is basically a ready made family win. Your ticket gets you full access to the galleries plus space themed talks, hands on science activities, and drop in workshops running through the week. They’ve limited ticket numbers for this period, so booking ahead is the move if you want a clean, no drama plan.
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MONDAY
Vintage Jewellery Pop Up - Uni of Leicester
10:00 AM | More Info
TUESDAY
Skills for Work Advice/Assessment - Leicester Adult Education College
9:30 AM | More Info
Vintage, Luxury & Pre-Loved Pop-Up - De Montfort Uni
10:00 AM | More Info
WEDNESDAY
Be Sewcial Sewing Social - Littlethorpe Village Hall
6:30 PM | More Info
Den of Laughs - Soundhouse
6:30 PM | More Info
THURSDAY
Sip Happens: Galentines Day Cocktail Mix & DJ Party - Sophy Bar
6:00PM | More Info
Ashtanga Yoga - Groby Village Hall
7:00 PM | More Info
Sip & Paint Nite - The Cricketers
7:00 PM | More Info
Murder Trial Tonight 4 - De Montfort Hall
7:30 PM | More Info
Jersey Beats Oh What a Nite - Little Theatre
7:30 PM | More Info
FRIDAY
Ricky Tomlinson Retirement Tour - Braunstone Vic WMC
7:00 PM | More Info
Ross Noble Cranium of Curiosities - De Montfort Hall
7:30 PM | More Info
Fiesta Cubana Caliente - Abbey Sports and Leisure Club
8:00 PM | More Info
Mrs Smith 123 Eyes on Me - Kayal
8:30 PM | More Info
SATURDAY
Annual Indoor Car Boot - Broughton Astley Village Hall
10:00 AM | More Info
Mosaic Coaster Making Workshop - Jewry Wall Roman Museum
11:00 AM | More Info
Society of Artists Annual Exhibition - Leicester Museum
2:00 PM | More Info
Valentines Afternoon Tea - Jewry Wall Roman Museum
3:00 PM | More Info
Sara Pascoe - De Montfort Hall
7:30 PM | More Info
Valentines Lover Night - The Donkey Garden
8:00 PM | More Info
SUNDAY
Marcel Lucont Les Enfants - The Big Difference
1:00 PM | More Info
The Rubbish Shakespeare Company - Leicester Guildhall
1:00 PM | More Info
Darwin Lecture Tracking Earth’s Climate Beat - Leicester Secular Society
6:30 PM | More Info
Esther Manito: Slagbomb - Firebug
6:30 PM | More Info
The Classic Rock Show - De Montfort Hall
7:30 PM | More Info
Bennet Kavanagh Crank Up The Volume - Knight & Garder
8:30 PM | More Info
SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOP
🍽️ - Locale - Waffles, Bowls, And A Menu Built To Ruin “I’ll Be Good”
📍 - 7 Silver Walk
⏰ - Monday to Wednesday 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
⏰ - Thursday 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
⏰ - Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
📷 - @locale_uk
Locale leans hard into organic, seasonal ingredients and it shows on the plate. The Full Organic Breakfast is the headline, free range eggs, quality bacon, roasted tomatoes, garlic mushrooms, white beans and their house made focaccia pulling it all together. Eggs Benedict is the comfort move, the croissant option is pure indulgence, and the Pillow Pancakes are the “one photo then silence” choice. Loads of vegan, veggie, and gluten free options too, plus juices and bowls when you want brunch that still feels like a win.
ACTIVITY ALLEY
🟡 - Leicester Comedy Festival 2026: Ready For 700 Reasons To Laugh In February?
📍- Various Venues Across Leicestershire
📅 - Until Sun 22nd Feb
🎟️ - Prices vary, loads of free shows too
📷 - @leicscomedyfest
Fancy swapping another night on the sofa for something that makes you actually laugh out loud? This festival drops a ridiculous amount of shows across February, with big names in the mix plus smaller sets that turn into your new favourite comedian. Pick a headline act, grab a cheap punt on a newcomer, and keep an eye on the free events when you want a spontaneous plan.
FRESH EXPERIENCES
🎭 - Murder Trial Tonight 4: Death Of A Landlord - Would You Vote Guilty In A Room Full Of Strangers?
📍- De Montfort Hall
📅 - Thu 12th Feb
⏰ - 7:30 PM
🎟️ - £38 to £50
📷 - @demontforthall
Ever watched a courtroom scene and started quietly judging everyone involved? This flips you from spectator to juror. You hear the evidence, watch live witness testimony, then decide your verdict with the rest of the room. It is tense, clever, and way more interactive than a normal theatre night, plus the real life outcome only gets revealed after you lock in your decision. Suitable for ages 16+, with some violent references and flashing images, so keep that in mind.
🎶 LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY
The Chicago Blue Brothers - Athena - 7:30 PM - More Info
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
GirlyPop Live - Athena - 12:00 PM - More Info
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