1. 'Big Value' auditions: Head along to the Lord Roberts, in Broad Street, city centre, to see comedians try out for the Edinburgh Big Value Comedy Shows. Your chance to see some of the newer acts biting their teeth into the comedy circuit – with varying degrees of success. Doors open 6.45pm, show starts 8pm. Free but get tickets from www.justthetonic.com/ nottingham-comedy.
2. East Midlands Book Awards Shortlist Event: In the run-up to the announcement of the East Midlands Book Awards, join a panel of writers and experts to discuss the books in this year's competition. Expect an evening of insightful, entertaining conversation about the best in local writing. Adults only, tickets £4 on the door or in advance on in advance on 0115 981 6506. West Bridgford Library and Young People's Centre, Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, 7.30pm.
3. Power Games: Contemporary and South Asian dance in this tale, from the Altered Skin company, of a banker whose life is spiralling out of control. Nottingham Playhouse, 8pm. Tickets £9 to £11, suitable for ages 12 and over. Details on 0115 941 9419 or www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk.
4. William Howard: The pianist performs work by Mendelssohn, Schubert and Chopin, as well as by University of Nottingham alumnus David Matthews, at the Djanogly Recital Hall, Lakeside Arts Centre, University Park at 7.30pm. Tickets £16 on 0115 846 7777 or www.lakesidearts.org.uk
5. Secrets behind Scandi-Noir: Sheelagh Gallagher gives a free talk on the phenomenon that is Scandinavian crime fiction. Edwinstowe Library, High Street, Edwinstowe, 10am to 11am. For more details call 01623 822280 or email edwinstowe.library@ nottscc.gov.uk
6. Feed The Rhino: Hardcore punk from a band getting good reviews for the live shows on their current tour. Rock City, Talbot Street. Tickets £8.80, doors 6.30pm, over-14s only. Contact 0845 413 4444 or visit www.rock-city.co.uk.
