1. Little Shop of Horrors: One of the longest-running off-Broadway shows of all time, this spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a worldwide hit over the years. Nottingham Arts Theatre, George Street, at 3pm and 7.30pm (also tomorrow at 3pm). Tickets £8-£12 from 0115 947 5925 or www.nottingham-theatre.co.uk.
2. Help for Heroes fun day: The Welbeck Club, in Elkesley Road, Meden Vale, hosts a fun day in aid of Help for Heroes tomorrow. Entertainment planned between noon and 6pm includes fairground games and a barbecue. Help for Heroes is the charity formed to help those who have been wounded in Britain's current conflicts.
3. Life of Pi: One of the best movies of recent years is being shown tonight at 7.30pm as part of the Gedling Film Festival, Bonington Theatre, Arnold. The film, based on Yann Martel's novel, tells the story of a young man who survives a disaster at sea and is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. The festival is being run as a cinema club with screenings free to members of the club; to join up visit www.gedlingfilms.com/tickets.htm. It costs £6 a year for adults, £3 a year for OAPs and under-18s, and £15 for a family.
4. Permindar Kaur: Hiding Out: The Nottingham-born artist shows her first major exhibition of new work produced over the past decade, at the Djanogly Art Gallery at Lakeside Arts Centre. Permindar is a contemporary artist who works primarily in sculpture/ installation. The exhibition runs from today until June 15 and admission is free.
5. Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra: Music from TV and film with a "space" theme at this charity concert this evening raising funds for reconstructive breast surgery. Expect themes from Doctor Who, Superman, ET, Star Trek, Star Wars and more. 7pm at Djanogly Recital Hall, University of Nottingham. Tickets £10 from Windblowers on Derby Road, or on the door at £12.
6. Minster Craft Fair: Head to Southwell Minster today for this tenth annual event, featuring 60 craftspeople showing a wide variety of work from vintage china to prehistoric gifts. Designers include Lis Greensmith and Dawn Burbidge. 10am to 4pm.
