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One of the most eccentric art festivals home to Leicester is back again this year. Bring the Paint, a street art festival organised by Graffwerk in Leicester, will run from Monday, 20 May to Sunday, 26 May.
The world's largest international street art festival was first launched in 2017 and has since become a regular event where artists take to the streets to paint. It took a brief break during the Covid-19 pandemic and was last held in 2022. One of the key goals of Bring the Paint is to promote street art as a legitimate art form and to celebrate the creativity and diversity of the global street art community.
The festival provides a platform for artists to showcase their work legally and has helped put Leicester on the map for street art. During the festival, artists will work on walls and buildings throughout the city, creating a vibrant and dynamic outdoor art gallery.
In 2022, there were over 45 new large-scale murals and art pieces across the city. The festival then featured a host of local talent from Leicester graffiti artist Goonism, Midlands-based spray paint artist N4T4, graphic designer and illustrator Sam Grubb and Birmingham-based street artist Ziner.
Bring the Paint 2024 looks to be a vibrant, inclusive celebration that brings graffiti culture to life. More information can be found on their website here.
by Phil Morrish
☁️ Monday, 12 February: A cloudy start and cool temperatures, brightening up with sunshine by lunch, followed by a warm afternoon. A moderate west wind at 25mph. Min overnight 8c. Min: 3C | Max: 9C
⛅ Tuesday, 13 February: A bright start, with some morning sunshine, but clouding over by lunchtime. Rain will arrive after lunch, but temperatures climb by dinner. The wind will calm down, around 15mph. A mild and damp night. Min: 4C | Max: 10C
🌦️ Wednesday, 14 February: A mild start but mainly cloudy. Temperatures will rise by the afternoon. Some more rain arrives during the afternoon to give another damp and mild night. The wind will pick back up again to 25mph. Min: 9C | Max: 13C.
⛅ Thursday, 15 February: A mild, damp and breezy day, but it will be warmer in the afternoon. It will remain predominantly cloudy all day, but a little brightness is possible. Min: 9C | 13C
🌧️ Friday, 16 February: A mild but cloudy start. Cloud coverage will persist throughout the day, but expect it to get a little warmer. There may be some rain in the morning, but it should dry up by the afternoon. Another mild night. Min: 9C | 12C
⛅ Weekend, 17-18 February: A mainly mild weekend with plenty of morning clouds, but brighter at times in the afternoons. It should remain mostly dry, and the wind from earlier in the week will pick back up. Min: 7C | Max: 11C
Leah Everquill
Key:
🚨 – Last chance
💷 – Entry fee
🆓 – Free of charge
Fancy learning how to dance Bollywood style? Pop down to De Montfort University for this empowering session by artist Vinay. From 12pm to 1pm. Book free tickets online.
Calling all Marvel fans! Watch the fan favourite film, Guardians of the Galaxy, at the one and only National Space Centre. Starts 5:45pm. Tickets from £6.
Start spreadin' the news! The Little Theatre is hosting a fantastic evening of big band music performed by students from Leicester Grammar School. Starts 7:30pm. Tickets cost £10.
If you like pottery, join this terrific two-day course at Attenborough Arts Centre. From 10:30am to 4pm. Tickets from £150. Must be 18+.
Head over to the National Space Centre this half term for a fascinating deep dive into the planet Venus. Booking online is essential.
Written by Hanif Kureishi and directed by Nicole Behan, this popular Made at Curve production is guaranteed to challenge and entertain. Matinee and evening performances are available. Tickets are almost sold out, so book quickly!
A two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment above Phoenix Cinema. This flat in the heart of the Cultural Quarter is currently rented out but is a perfect first-time buy for someone working in the city centre. If you're a film buff, this is the place for you!
Price: £220,000
Smack bang in the middle of Leicester, just near the market, lies a small, unassuming Chinese takeaway called Golden Orange Snack. I ordered spicy beef and vegetable noodles, deep-fried chicken fillet and a side of braised chicken in chilli oil. The chilli oil was fried with Szechuan peppercorns, so I got the numb buzzing spice you expect from quality Chinese food. The broth straddled spice and lightness with hints of star anise and fresh coriander. A delicious representation of authentic Chinese food in the heart of the city.
Price: £19.50
by Megan Lupton
Kirby Castle photographed before its restoration in 1895. The fortified mansion was built for Lord Hastings and is conserved by English Heritage today.
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