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Abbey Park Bonfire & Firework Display takes place on 6 November 2010

Wondering what events are taking place across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland?

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FIREWORK AND BONFIRE EVENTS

Children's favourites The ZingZillas will be one of the acts performing live on Saturday 6 November 2010 as part of the annual Abbey Park bonfire and fireworks event.

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On Saturday 6 November, Ashby Rotary Club host their annual fireworks event at CONKERS featuring food, music, a funfair and children's entertainment.

Rutland Lions Club will be holding two firework displays on Saturday 6 November at Oakham Rugby Club, starting with one especially for children at 19:00.

ARTS & CULTURE

The Peepul Centre in Leicester host a night like no other, with reggae rock, comedy burlesque, and circus skills. Catch Carousel Live Cabaret on Saturday 20 November 2010 from 20:00.

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New Walk Museum & Art Gallery is hosting "Ska with Laurel" from 2 October 2010 to 8 May 2011. The free exhibition tells the story of music legend Laurel Aitken, who was one of the first people to bring Jamaican music to a UK audience.

Curve offers two in-house productions by contemporary playwright Brian Friel, 'Molly Sweeney' and 'Translations', until Saturday 4 December.

MUSIC

It is 30 years since UB40 released their seminal debut album and as part of their anniversary tour you can catch the band performing the whole of 'Signing Off' live at De Montfort Hall on Friday 5 November.

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Manchester 14-piece ensemble, Beat and Pieces Big Band bring their contemporary jazz sound to The Y on Sunday 7 November. Also expect a set from award-winning group Zoo and a solo performance from The Cinematic Orchestra's Stuart McCallum.

Welsh emo rockers Funeral for a Friend perform at one of Leicester's newest venues Sub91 on Sunday 14 November 2010.

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SEE ALSO
Guide to Leicester festivals 2010
15 Jun 10 |  Things to do
Send your event to Leisure Time
15 Sep 09 |  TV & Radio
Leicester EWOTW Things To Do
18 Aug 09 |  Leicester

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