Save some dosh with these free-to-attend events taking place this month – just take yourself and, if needed, a bit of pocket money to tide you over.
Gorilla poetry
The Gardener’s Rest // Dec 7
Back for another month, Gorilla Poetry provides the open mic event for anyone looking to share their work or enjoy some live performance. As per usual, it’s free entry and all manner of performance is welcomed – prose, music, whatever floats your boat!
Sheffield Carol Day
The Winter Garden // Dec 8
The annual carol day at the trimmed up Winter Gardens features performances from community choirs, brass bands, folk factory groups and local singers. Raising the roof with renditions of favourite classics, head down and sing along.
Christmas Movie Club
Church – Temple of Fun // December 5 & December 19
Introducing Church’s first festive movie club of the year, the Rutland Way venue will be putting on free showings of two Crimbo classics. First up, 90s family comedy Jingle All The Way starring Arnie Schwarzenegger on Wednesday 5, followed by Elf on Wednesday 19. Both films start at 7.30pm with themed food and drink on offer throughout. Seating available on a first come, first served basis
M&J Blues Christmas Special
The Dorothy Pax // December 16
What better way to celebrate the festive season than with some free Sunday afternoon live blues courtesy of Honey Bee? From 4-6 pm, father and son duo M&J Blues will be playing their mix of laid-back blues, country and rock ‘n’ roll.
Confluence: Sheffield
Bloc Projects // December 19-22
Described as a ‘compilation album’ of contemporary art being produced in Sheffield, this exhibition was recently shown at Herrick Gallery, Mayfair, and has now returned home. Open 12-6pm each day, Confluence will feature paintings and sculpture by Richard Bartle, Anthony Bennett, Al Daw, Paul Evans, Seiko Kinoshita, Mandy Payne, Sarah Villeneau, Joanna Whittle, Myfanwy Williams and Sean Williams.
