Things to do this week: Yiannimize Live Motor Show, The Railway Children Outdoor Theatre, Plus GirlyPop Live at Athena!

Morning! The big one this week is the Yiannimize Live Motor Show, taking over Leicester Airport across Saturday and Sunday. Supercars, drag racing on the runway, helicopter rides, live wrestling, a funfair, and 50+ stalls, all free to get into. There's plenty else on too, with The Railway Children outdoor theatre at Abbey Pumping Station, GirlyPop Live at Athena on Sunday, and a Reggae and Dancehall Brunch at 2Funky on Saturday.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

🏎️ - Yiannimize Live Motor Show - Supercars, a Funfair, Live Wrestling, and 50+ Stalls Across Two Days. Free to Get In!
📍- Leicester Aero Club, Gartree Road
📅 - Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd August
⏰ - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days
🎟️ - Free tickets available online
📷 - @yiannimizelive @leicestershireaeroclub

The Yiannimize Live Motor Show rolls into Leicester Airport for two days of supercars, classic cars, custom builds, and motorsport culture. There's quarter mile drag racing on the runway, helicopter rides, go-karting, live wrestling, a large funfair, and over 50 shopping stalls covering crafts, gifts, fashion, and food.

Exclusive interviews with car owners, dealerships, and sponsors run across the weekend too. Free for the whole family, but grab your tickets online in advance.

TUESDAY

Beginner Squash Coaching Sessions - Leicester Squash Club
6:00 PM | More Info

Bachata Tuesdays - Braunstone Frith Recreation Centre
7:00 PM | More Info

WEDNESDAY

Arty Party Kids Crafts - Newarke Houses Museum
12:00 PM | More Info

Psychic Supper - The Rose and Crown
4:30 PM | More info

THURSDAY:

Psychic Shuffle - The Dove
6:30 PM | More Info

FRIDAY:

Messy Play and Clay - Guildhall Lane
11:00 AM | More Info

Paperback Presents The Railway Children - Abbey Pumping Station
3:00 PM | More Info

Summer Beach Party - Boost Leicester
6:30 PM | More Info

Bradgate String Quartet Concert - Blaby Baptist Church
7:30 PM | More Info

SATURDAY:

Nature Crafts - The Green Space
11:00 AM | More Info

The Railway Children Outdoor Theatre Experience - Abbey Pumping Station
1:00 PM | More Info

Lionel Fest - Firebug
2:00 PM | More Info

Reggae & Dancehall Classics Brunch - 2Funky Complex
3:00 PM | More Info

SUNDAY:

GirlyPop Live - Athena
12:00 PM | More Info

Summer Festival - Aylestone Black-Horse
4:00 PM | More Info

LIVE MUSIC

FRIDAY:

• Robbie Denver Live - The Dove - 8:00 PM

• Gracnophobia Clubnight! - Metal Monocle - 11:30 PM

SATURDAY:

• The Rollin Stoned - International Music Venue - 7:30 PM

• Rupcha Farms - Metal Monocle - 9:00 PM

• April Reigns Live - O’Neills - 9:30 PM

SUNDAY:

• J LovegroveCourt Jester - International Music Venue - 1:30 PM

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