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WHAT’S ON IN NEWCASTLE
YOUR FREE FORTNIGHTLY GUIDE 26 JUN 2013 - 10 JUL 2013
THE GATEExploring Newcastle’s centre of leisure and entertainment
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PLEASED TO MEET YOUWelcoming Newcastle’s brand new gin palace
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So July, we meet again. Now, no pressure on you or anything, but we’ve called a false start on the summer so many times this year that your failure to furnish us with weeks of uninterrupted sun could see 2013 disqualified as a whole and we’ll have to start again from New Year.To business though, and in this edition we honour The Gate, which has served as a beacon of entertainment for the city centre for over a decade now. Whether you’ve been seeking a meal, a film, a good time, or just want to ride its many escalators up and down for a few hours (more fun than it sounds), it’s provided the city with much more than simply a place to escape the rain since it opened way back in November of 2002.It’s not just that though, there’s our usual bag of goodies as well, including an introduction to Newcastle’s brand new haven of tea, and its new palace of gin – delete as appropriate depending on how rough your week has been. Enjoy!
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04 NEWS The pick of the best events and entertainment this fortnight
06 THE GATE FEATUREWe delve into the delights on offer at Newcastle’s hub of entertainment and leisure
11 OUSEBURN FESTIVAL FEATUREHead down to the Valley for a weekend of entertainment
12 QUILLIAM BROTHERS FOODNewcastle’s newest tea house opens its doors
PLUSAll the highlights of the next two weeks – your first stop shop for entertainment listings in Newcastle
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FROM FREE MOVIES TO FREE EXHIBITIONS, LIVE MUSIC AND DANCE, THIS FORTNIGHT IS POSITIVELY STUFFED FULL OF WONDERFULNESS FOR YOU TO ENJOY!
With ¡VAMOS! now well underway how do you think things have gone so far? Amazing, the energy and the vibes all feel infectious!
Latin flavour is obviously what makes ¡VAMOS! great, but can anybody take part? Easily! Piñata, costume and map workshops, carnival and flamenco dancing are things that everybody can enjoy
With ¡VAMOS! being bigger than ever this year, has it been more challenging to run? It always is, but we’ve got a strong team behind us, and fantastic volunteers and partners as well
What highlights have ¡VAMOS! goers got to look forward to? The return of the Picnic at Summerhill Bowling club, the partnership with High Bridge Quarter, 3rd Tyne Carnival and of course the Mexican Wrestling
On a personal note, what event are you looking forward to the most? The Portuguese Paladares Feast, Felipe Mujica’s art exhibition, and the special Derlon commission
Can we expect to see ¡VAMOS! back next year? Yes of course! Throughout June we have even bigger projects planned. Watch this space!
NIK BARERRA @ ¡VAMOS! Festival Director
CHINESE LAY-Z-BOY DRIVERDoing the rounds on the internet this week, a man driving his living room furniture down the road like it’s the most normal thing imaginable
VIRAL VIDEOVIRAL VIDEO
PREMIER APARTMENTS AWARDED TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE
SUNSET BEAUTY EVENING @ GUSTOOrganised in partnership with City Retreat Spa, the Sunset Beauty Evening at Gusto on Wednesday 3rd July offers you the ideal opportunity to unwind and check out demonstrations of all the new treatments in the spa world, with free mini treatments on offer as well as canapés and 2-4-1 cocktails. The perfect way to spend a Wednesday!
www.gustorestaurants.uk.com
AURICULAR @ BALTIC 39Presented in partnership with Dance City, Auricular is a multi-disciplinary performance art piece combining contemporary dance, visual media and sound, taking place BALTIC 39’s gallery on High Bridge on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th June. Expect to witness complex emotions and experiences expressed through movement, film and live music.
www.balticmill.com/39
NE1’S MONUMENT MOVIESEvery Tuesday & Thursday from 23rd July – 29th August Back by popular demand – NE1’s Monument Movies return to Grey’s Monument for the summer. Every Tuesday and Thursday during school holidays, film classics
and family favourites will be showcased on the big screen – free of charge. Pull up an NE1 deckchair and watch a movie, while keeping one eye on the passing crowds, there’s no better vantage point to people and movie watch in the city.
www.getintonewcastle.co.uk
COAST TO COAST’S NEW MENUThe Gate’s premier American restaurant and bar have launched a new menu featuring a host of new dishes including sliders with bacon and cheese and black and blue pulled pork, served in mini brioche buns with straw fries and homemade slaw; the mountainous Coast To Coast double burger; New York-style meatball special calzone and, for the more health conscious, a warm goats cheese and Parma ham salad. The peanut butter cheesecake alone is enough to convince us to visit!
www.c2crestaurants.com
NATIVE PRINT
Based on Ridley Place just off Northumberland Street, Native Print have gone from strength to strength in the last five years. Offering a range of print solutions for businesses and the general public, their swish new online facility allows customers to get quotes, place orders, upload files and design products.
www.nativeprint.co.uk
BLONDE BARRELWe highly recommend The Blonde Barrel Bar & Kitchen. Based in the lively environs of Times Square, the bar has the biggest outdoor drinking terrace in the city – a sun trap all day long, when we’re blessed with sun. Hugely popular with stag and hen parties during the weekends, there’s always a fun time to be had, at any time of the day or night!
www.blondebarrel.co.uk
POSTCARD EXHIBITION @ THE LIT & PHILNot merely a scrap of tat we pick up on holiday, the humble postcard can be an emotive art form, as this new exhibition running from Friday 28th June until Saturday 27th July at The Lit & Phil hopes to explain, offering a light-hearted exploration of why postcards appeal.
www.litandphil.org.uk
Hot on the heels of a achieving a Green Tourism Gold award, Newcastle’s Premier Apartments have also been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Premier Apartments are 4 Star Visit Britain Accredited Serviced Apartments, an ideal alternative to a traditional hotel offering home from home comforts stay for one night or longer ideally located in the heart of Newcastle.
www.premierapartmentsnewcastle.com
PASQUALINO’S NEIGHBOURLY OFFERINGWe’ve waxed lyrical in these pages many times about how wonderful Pasqualino’s pizza is and now the enterprising Geordie-Italo siblings are offering their neighbours the opportunity to check their bar/restaurant out for themselves, with a special 10% discount on all drinks when booking a staff meal for 10 or more. Now there’s really no excuse not to have that work’s night out!
www.pasqualinos.co.uk
¡VAMOS! HIGH BRIDGE TAKE OVER!The celebration of Latin and lusophone culture takes over High Bridge’s cobbled street on Saturday 29th June, with a wonderful full afternoon of specially curated live Latino music, DJs and food stalls. Enjoy live music from Cumbe, Burundanga, Hannabiell And Yills and Brassy B.
www.vamosfestival.com
ANT & DEC'S CHARITY LUNCHPatrons of children's charity Cash For Kids for over 10 years, the lovable Geordie duo will be appearing at the Civic Centre on Friday 5th July for a special fundraising lunch, joined by Metro Radio breakfast presenters Steve and Karen and stars of the ITV hit show The Big Reunion, Blue for a special intimate performance. Tickets are available for £70pp.
www.metroradio.co.uk
FEATURE FEATURE
On 28th November 2002, Newcastle was formally introduced to The Gate. It came at a cost of £80 million and was billed as the answer to all the new leisure questions that a rapidly expanding city was starting to ask. Remember the first time you stepped foot inside? It’s huge. Gargantuan almost. Over 200,000 square feet of seemingly endless spiralling floors that extended their way up into the city’s skyline, woven around each other in a tangled mesh of food, drink, films, and gambling. Like some wondrous metallic treehouse for grown-ups, with a pizza hut (who, by the way, currently offer a £6 happy hour deal).Here in 2013 the novelty might have
worn off, but the appeal and the attraction certainly hasn’t, with well over 8 million visitors passing through its doors every year, it’s become a glistening beacon for the city’s entertainment seekers, and an integral part of the nightlife too.Whilst the building itself symbolises a dazzling venture into the region’s future - all glistening lights and ultra-sleek, modern design – its location in Newcastle’s Grainger Town places it squarely in the historical heart of the city, and has been the landmark achievement of the Grainger Town restoration project that brought us thousands of new jobs and hundreds of new businesses.Since 2012 it’s been part of The
Crown Estate (which very technically means it belongs to The Queen), and as one of their few properties in this part of the world, they’ve been keen to make an impact, as their Regional Portfolio Manager Hannah Milne, told us; “The Gate is already an immensely popular leisure destination in the North East. Our vision is to build on this success, further broadening the leisure mix to attract even more visitors. For example, earlier this year we brought the Handmade Burger Co to the Gate, our first addition since we took ownership. It was a great example of our overall strategy to provide a leisure mix that meets the needs of the existing customer base, whilst also
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reaching out to other consumer groups, like families.”Where other areas of town seem to tick all the boxes of a particular demographic, The Gate remains unique in its ‘something for everyone’ role. With famously child friendly restaurants like Pizza Hut, T.G.I Friday’s, and Frankie & Benny’s, it offers parents the chance to cater for even the fussiest of eaters without having to trail across town deciding where to go. Plus, it’s all located just an escalator’s ride away from one of the city’s largest multiplexes the Empire Cinema. This summer they’ll not only be showing all the Hollywood blockbusters like Man of
Steel, Despicable Me 2, This Is The End, The Internship, The Frozen Ground, Monsters University (which there’s currently a special giveaway on their website for. Register on thegatenewcastle.co.uk to be in with a chance of winning), but they also offer a special Empire Juniors deal every Saturday and Sunday morning, with some tickets at a pocket money price of £1 per person for some of the greatest classic family films, as well as recent releases.Of course, those of you who’ve earned a rare evening off from looking after the young ones and are looking for a sophisticated evening out are catered for too, with the classy
and cocktail-savvy Opera Piano Bar offering visitors a chance to sample an array of musical talent, as well as some of Newcastle’s most innovative cocktails. From Mojito Mondays to Flirtini Fridays, Opera has something for everyone and their happy hours run from 5pm to 7pm Monday through Thursday, with a selection of your favourite cocktails available for as little as £2.50. When you’re done, you can always pop up to try your hand at Newcastle’s widest selection of casino gaming in Aspers, where you can rub shoulders and have a drink with some of the city’s biggest names, whilst enjoying televised sport on their massive 138” screen. Not a member yet? Fear not as it’s completely free to join.Bridging Newcastle’s classical past with its ambitious future, The Gate’s always got one eye on what’s next, and plans for further improvements are already afoot. As well as new premises like the Handmade Burger Co, there’s going to be some landscaping work to improve the layout and add to the overall experience of its visitors, something which Helen is keen to emphasise. “Over the next year we hope to make even more additions to the line-up at the Gate,” she told us, “with the aim of securing its position as the most successful leisure scheme in the region. We also recognise that developing a quality leisure destination isn’t just about the tenant mix or which premises are there, it’s about the customer experience, which is why we are looking at how we can enhance public spaces at The Gate for the benefit of our visitors.”Whatever the future holds, the venue’s sure to offer a wide array of food, drink and entertainment facilities to suit everyone’s needs. From families to film-buffs, and grandparents to gamblers, we’ll meet you all at The Gate.
www.thegatenewcastle.co.uk
THE GATE IS ALREADY AN IMMENSELY POPULAR LEISURE DESTINATION IN THE NORTH EAST
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If 2012 was the year craft beer left its mark on NE1, then 2013 looks like being the year gin does the same. A resurgence in the spirit across bars in the city has led to Pleased To Meet You, Newcastle’s very own gin palace opening its doors on High Bridge.Squeezing in with a host of other interesting and bespoke establishments, the new watering hole boasts over 70 different gins with customers able to mix and match their way through an astounding array of tonics and garnishes. There’s also an impressive array of wines, beers and other spirits, with the humble whisky boasting almost 50 different varieties behind their bar. Those of you who wisely avoid a tipple on an empty stomach will be delighted at the sight of PTMY’s menu, with grazing boards, salads and sweets accommodating for the peckish, and a huge array of meat dishes, mussels and burgers taking care of the ravenous.The venue’s also gone through a gorgeous internal renovation, with lush wooden flooring and rustic bare brick walls complimenting the rather retro exposed copper piping. The front of the space is also wall to wall glass doors, which will open out to ensure the summer vibes make their way in as the weather picks up.
www.ptmy-newcastle.co.uk
PLEASED TO MEET YOU NEWCASTLE
THE NEW WATERING HOLE BOASTS OVER 70 DIFFERENT GINS
It was a Friday night in Bournemouth. A gig I was not looking forward to returning to. The last time I had the played this gig I remember being taunted by a 30 man stag group dressed as Zombies. It is one thing to be taunted by a stag but a Zombie stag...it reinforced the humiliation. Nothing a half litre of wine can’t cure on a two hour train journey followed by a ghetto night bus trip into Tottenham.I was determined to dominate this gig. It was looking doubtful by the first interval. The opening act, who had done a great job, spent nearly half of his set on a drunken member of a stag group (of course) but the annoying thing about this particular heckler was that he was relentless. He wouldn’t stay down. He was like some sort of Zombie boxer or those bop bag punch me clowns that comes back up once you punch it down.Then the drunken heckler approached the opening act and apologised and told him that the stag group had dared him to mess up the first act. I was the bull. He was the red flag. This was the straw that broke the camel’s back. This was the last heckler I was going to entertain. So when I went on stage I revealed to the audience that I had also been dared that evening. “Somebody dared me not to kick a c*%t in his face.” They were completely cooperative the rest of the evening and funny, this was the move that got me hired back. Haaaa! They never told me about this job at career day.
Dana Alexander appears at The Stand Newcastle from Thursday 4th until Saturday 6th July, and will be appearing at The Stand during the Edinburgh Fringe from Friday 2nd until Sunday 25th August (not 12th).
NO MORE HECKLERS
DANA ALEXANDER
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We’re really looking forward to bringing Handmade Burger Co. to Newcastle because we’re passionate about great, fresh food and only use the finest ingredients.We’re already famous for our burgers, which are handmade in our restaurant from traditionally reared, grass fed, 100% fully traceable prime Scotch beef, to create the burgers you’ve ever tasted.Our chef ’s make over 40 varieties of handmade and hand pressed burgers, from scratch, in the restaurant every day. And, as each burger is made by hand, you can tailor your burger with a range of toppings to have it just how you like it.We pride ourselves on delivering quality food and award winning service and we hope that diners will love the fresh food we make and the great variety we offer. We’re delighted to be opening our second restaurant in the North East and we can’t wait to find out what Newcastle thinks of it. Newcastle is such a vibrant city and The Gate captures this all under one roof. It’s fantastic for families and offers a really good night out, and we can’t wait to open there so that you can all experience the widest range of freshly prepared handmade burgers in town.
The Handmade Burger Co. are opening in The Gate this monthwww.handmadeburger.co.uk
FIRST CLASS BURGERS COME
TO TOWN
CHRIS SARGEANTOWNER OF THE HANDMADE BURGER CO.
MY TOP FIVE
TOP 5 PLACES TO CATCH SOME RAYS IN THE CITY CENTRE1. Tops off at Monument!2. Strolling around the Quayside3. On the grass outside of St Thomas’ Church4. Old Eldon Square5. Outside a bar in Times Square
HENRY MOORE27, GATESHEAD
Everyone loves a bargain, right? And we all know that city living (and working) can be an expensive business. Which is why NE1 have teamed up with a range of superb local businesses in Newcastle city centre to offer people who work in the city some very special discounts and incentives.The NE1 Exclusive Card is an exclusive discount card available to people who work, and students who study, in the city centre. They can be ordered via the website below and they’ll be delivered direct to your office by the intrepid NE1 Rangers. After registering the card online, holders can partake of a wonderful array of offers, with highlights including 20% off food at Browns restaurant, a special rate on Gel Polish at Beauty & The Spa, 50% off Friday or Sunday night stays at Sandman Hotel when you book a Saturday night plus loads more offers from the likes of City Retreat, Exclusive Footwear, Frankie & Benny’s, KOTA Boutique, Live Theatre, Mimo, Neal’s Yard, Pearman Photography, The Living Room, Tiger Tiger, Warehouse, Union, Zanders and many more. Combine these special offers with Alive After 5 free parking from 5pm and now there’s even more of an excuse to stay in the city after work!
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NE1 EXCLUSIVE CARDS
The Ouseburn Valley is one of the city’s creative hubs and, over the weekend of Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July, the community comes together to celebrate all that’s great and good about the Valley.The Saturday night belongs to NARC. Fest, with NARC. magazine programming a huge range of music, stand-up comedy and spoken word performances across 10 venues. Highlights include one-man disco dance party Razmataz Lorry Excitement (The Cluny), comedian Steffen Peddie (Cluny 2), celebrated songwriter Something (Star & Shadow), Newcastle’s Standup Poet Scott Tyrell (Cycle Hub) and the amazing musical feats of Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra (Cumberland Arms). All gigs are free entry. On the Sunday afternoon there’s a host of entertainment for all the
family, with highlights including the Parade, beginning at the Cycle Hub at midday; free pony rides at Stepney Bank Stables (advance booking required); a duck race organised by The Cluny; market stalls, face painters and rides for the kids on Lime Street; animals and vegetables at Ouseburn Farm; boat rides courtesy of Ouseburn Boat Club; tours of the Victoria Tunnel by Ouseburn Trust; a bike jumble sale and cycle skills course for children at The Cycle Hub; there’s an interactive sweet shop and Willie Wonka Toffee Machine at the Toffee Factory; Seven Stories will be free of charge, enabling you to check out their Rumbling Robots weekend; The Grazer fine food market returns, setting up stalls along Ouse Street and there’s live music and wandering entertainment throughout the day, with the ever-popular Cumberland Reel at the Cumberland Arms
OUSEBURN FESTIVAL
MY FAVOURITE GALLERYI love Vane Gallery in Commercial Union House, but the whole building is a treasure chest of wonderful arty goings on!SUSANNA HIGSON, 34, MORPETH
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CARD HOLDERS CAN PARTAKE OF A WONDERFUL ARRAY OF OFFERS
THE COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE ALL THAT’S GREAT AND GOOD ABOUT THE VALLEY
serenading the night away with top class musical entertainment until 10pm. Also keep your eyes peeled for a secret music stage in the form of a shiny silver Airstream trailer, programmed in partnership with igloo Regeneration, throughout the weekend.
www.ouseburnfestival.org.uk www.facebook.com/narcfest
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ARTPERMANENT EXHIBITIONS
BFI Mediatheque. New and exciting films and TV programmes have been added to the BFI Mediatheque at Discovery Museum – a digital jukebox of film and TV based within Tyne & Wear Archives. Simply pop in, log on and watch for free! Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery
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Inventing The 21st Century. A British Library inspired event celebrating British ingenuity, in particular the contribution of North East inventors and companies. Have the opportunity to see inventions and products made in the North East and trace the journey of an idea from the first spark of inspiration to the development of a business. Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk
FRIDAY 28TH JUNE UNTIL SATURDAY 27TH JULY
The Postcard – A Voyage Of Discovery. Curated by Gail-Nina Anderson. The postcard is the piece of mail we prop up on the mantelpiece or stick to the fridge door, usually more of a greeting than a message, a few words on the reverse of an image, a sign that someone is thinking of us. Every postcard also represents a moment of choice, encapsulating the process when we thought this particular image would be the one to send - the card we select for a particular recipient says a vast amount about our relationship to them. And the choice made by the publisher, who has to consider a card likely to sell. This opens up some fascinating speculations about the taste of the time. This exhibition offers a light-hearted exploration of why postcards appeal, inviting speculation about our own choices and collections. The Lit & Phil, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.litandphil.org.uk
FRIDAY 28TH JUNE UNTIL SATURDAY 17TH AUGUST
Touching Colour. To coincide with the Congress of the International Colour Association (AIC) being held in Newcastle in July 2013, this
exhibition will focus on artists who are interested in the areas where colours meet and overlap in there work and will include painting, installation, video and sculptural works by major contemporary artists. Hatton Gallery, Newcastle University. www.ncl.ac.uk/hatton
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Jani Ruscica. Ruscica’s works reveal or essentially strip images of their meanings, and at the same time are assigned new meanings through a layered use of source materials. Ruscica’s works remind us that it is not important how much we see or consume things, but that we look at and listen to them carefully. Stephenson Works, South Street, Newcastle
Moda WK. In Moda WK artists Holly Antrum, Nadia Hebson and Titania Seidl respond to the legacy of little known British artist Winifred Knights (1899-1947). Knights was the first woman painter to hold a Rome Scholarship; noted for both her meticulous draughtsmanship and her unique sense of dress, Knights represented Britain at the 1925 Paris Exposition des Arts Décoratifs. Completing just seven major works in her lifetime, her masterpiece The Deluge is held in the Tate Collection. In the mid 1930s Knights collaborated with the Swedish interior designer Rolf Engströmer and the Italian decorator Peter Malacrida on the interior decoration of Eltham Palace, the Courtauld family’s Art Deco residence in South London. Moda WK explores the possibilities of ‘subjective biography’, or responding emotionally and intuitively to a person’s life and work, as well as the creative significance of female friendship. Vane, First Floor, Commercial Union House, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle. www.vane.org.uk
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West End Stories. What’s so special about the West End? What gives it its unique character? Who built the West End and what is its story? A new exhibition created with people from the West End of Newcastle seeks to answer these questions and reveals stories about life in the West End. The exhibition presents films, objects and photographs that uncover the rich and diverse heritage of the area, including
photographs by the late Jimmy Forsyth, who documented city life; and objects, which reveal the West end’s Roman past. Look out for our programme of talks and events to complement this exhibition. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery
Dear Angel. Dear Angel is an engaging new literary artwork to be exhibited at Globe Gallery as part of the Festival of the North East. Digital artist and writer Stevie Ronnie has invited the people of the North East and beyond to write, record, tweet or film how they feel about this region- the place they call home. Contributions will take the form of a letter to the Angel of the North. Weds-Fri 11.30am-5pm. Globe Gallery, Blandford Square, Newcastle. www.globegallery.org
MONDAY 1ST JULY UNTIL MONDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER
Inspiring The Lindisfarne Gospels. Pick up a copy of Hancock’s free gallery trail exploring the Roman and Saxon culture that influenced the production of the Lindisfarne Gospels. Also enjoy a free children’s trail around the museum to spot the animals in their collection that are illustrated in the Gospels. Great North Museum: Hancock, Barras Bridge, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum
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Jeremy Gardiner: Unfolding Landscape. Jeremy Gardiner’s paintings are effectively an artistic excavation of the geology of landscape: how it is shaped by human activity and the forces of nature. Aware of distinct geologies, he attempts to interpret the hidden subterranean realms that contain the marks and secrets of their own distant formation. University Gallery, Northumbria University, Sandyford Road, Newcastle. www.northumbria.ac.uk/universitygallery
LISTINGS
YOUR COMPREHENSIVE LISTINGS GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON IN NEWCASTLE CITY CENTRE THIS FORTNIGHT
Jeremy Gardiner, Evening, Mullion Cove, 2010, Acrylic and jesmonite on poplar panel, 46x 46cm
There’s not much missing from NE1, indeed the cultural heartbeat of the region is now equipped to satisfy almost any craving you could possibly have, no matter how outlandish. However, pacing the streets in the later hours of the evening left tea-lovers with the option of wading into a bar with a kettle, or sitting on a bench with a styrofoam cup.But now, thanks to the Quilliam Brothers and Newcastle University, there’s a beautiful and serene tea house occupying number 1 Eldon Place that’ll furnish you with all manner of beverages from 7am until 1am. They’ve over 100 teas already, with new ones being added all the time, and
they’ve even got, as they put it, “some lush scran” for the peckish amongst you.
They’ve even converted the downstairs into an art gallery, which is currently hosting the
work of a number of talented local artists, and there’s a 20 person cinema (complete with a few beanbags) that’ll be showing free films. With plans to expand their remit to offering outside catering, hosting events and housing live music,
Quilliam Brothers is the peaceful eye to the city centre’s storm, and is sure to
become the worst kept secret in town.
www.quilliambrothers.com
QUILLIAM BROTHERS
WHAT TYPE OF BEES PRODUCE MILK?
BOOBEES!
HENRY HAYMAN, 22, JESMOND
QUICK JOKEQUICK JOKE
A BEAUTIFUL AND SERENE TEA HOUSE Images by Stephen Noble
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LISTINGS LISTINGSNew Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing
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Heather Phillipson. BALTIC presents an exhibition of new and recent work by Heather Phillipson. Yes, Surprising Is Existence In The Post-Vegetal Cosmorama consists of three videos within custom-made environments within Ground Floor gallery. Cardiovascular Vernacular (as in ‘it’s time for my regular cardiovascular vernacular’) 2013, will also be launched. A new audio-visual walking tour that takes visitors outside the gallery space, the work will link BALTIC with its sister venue, BALTIC 39, in Newcastle. BALTIC Centre For Contemporary Art, Gateshead. www.balticmill.com
CLUBSWEDNESDAY 26TH JUNE
Game|Over Student Night: Wiggy (Dirty Pop), James Hughes (Vice City), 10.30pm, £5. Bambu Nightclub, Units 3 & 4, Grainger Quarter, Newcastle. www.bambunewcastle.co.uk
THURSDAY 27TH JUNE
Hipshakers, 10pm, free. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk
Rebel. Digital, Times Square, Newcastle. 0191 261 9755
Rhythm Section Featuring Big Ron XL & Guests. Florita’s, Collingwood Street, Newcastle. www.floritasbar.com
Quids>In, 10.30pm, £1. Bambu Nightclub, Units 3 & 4, Grainger Quarter, Newcastle. www.bambunewcastle.co.uk
FRIDAY 28ST JUNE
Coolaid, 11pm, free. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk
Dirty Pop, 11pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk
Fabulicious Fridays, 10pm, £4/£5. Bambu Nightclub, Units 3 & 4, Grainger Quarter, Newcastle. www.bambunewcastle.co.uk
Jukebox, 11pm. The Other Rooms, Times Square, Newcastle. www.theotherrooms.com
The Club over 2 floors: Resident Steven Dunn, Paris, James Vargas, James Cummings, Wayne C
McDonald. Florita’s, Collingwood Street, Newcastle. www.floritasbar.com
World HQ Uplifting Grooves, 11pm. World Headquarters, Carliol Square, Newcastle. www.welovewhq.com
SATURDAY 29ND JUNE
World HQ Uplifting Grooves, 11pm, World Headquarters, Carliol Square, Newcastle. www.welovewhq.com
Blush: Chris Schrouder, 10pm, £5. Bambu Nightclub, Units 3 & 4, Grainger Quarter, Newcastle. www.bambunewcastle.co.uk
Dreamboys Show, 6.30pm, £29. Tiger Tiger, The Gate, Newcastle. www.tigertiger-newcastle.co.uk
Liam Carty, Paris, James Vargas, Steve Dunn. Florita’s, Collingwood Street, Newcastle. www.floritasbar.com
Love. Digital, Times Square, Newcastle. 0191 261 9755
Propaganda, 11pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk
Rock @ LYH feat. DJ Mel, 8pm. LYH, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk
SUNDAY 30TH JUNE
Rhythm Factory, 10pm, £3. Bambu Nightclub, Units 3 & 4, Grainger Quarter, Newcastle. www.bambunewcastle.co.uk
MONDAY 1ST JULY
Born This Way. Digital, Times Square, Newcastle. www.yourfutureisdigital.com
Monday Night Reggae, 10pm, free. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk
TUESDAY 2ND JULY
NE Underground, 10pm, free. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk
Skates. Northumbria University Students Union, Sandyford Road, Newcastle. www.mynsu.northumbria.ac.uk
WEDNESDAY 3RD JULY
Game|Over Student Night: Wiggy (Dirty Pop), James Hughes (Vice City), 10.30pm, £5. Bambu Nightclub, Units 3 & 4, Grainger Quarter, Newcastle. www.bambunewcastle.co.uk
THURSDAY 4TH JULY
Hipshakers, 10pm, free. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk
Rebel. Digital, Times Square, Newcastle. 0191 261 9755
Rhythm Section Featuring Big Ron XL & Guests. Florita’s, Collingwood Street, Newcastle. www.floritasbar.com
Quids>In, 10.30pm, £1. Bambu Nightclub, Units 3 & 4, Grainger Quarter, Newcastle. www.bambunewcastle.co.uk
FRIDAY 5TH JULY
Coolaid, 11pm, free. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk
Dirty Pop, 11pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk
Fabulicious Fridays, 10pm, £4/£5. Bambu Nightclub, Units 3 & 4, Grainger Quarter, Newcastle. www.bambunewcastle.co.uk
Jukebox, 11pm. The Other Rooms, Times Square, Newcastle. www.theotherrooms.com
The Club over 2 floors: Resident Steven Dunn, Paris, James Vargas, James Cummings, Wayne C McDonald. Florita’s, Collingwood Street, Newcastle. www.floritasbar.com
World HQ Uplifting Grooves, 11pm. World Headquarters, Carliol Square, Newcastle. www.welovewhq.com
SATURDAY 6TH JULY
Blush: Chris Schrouder, 10pm, £5. Bambu Nightclub, Units 3 & 4, Grainger Quarter, Newcastle. www.bambunewcastle.co.uk
Dreamboys Show, 6.30pm, £29. Tiger Tiger, The Gate, Newcastle. www.tigertiger-newcastle.co.uk
Liam Carty, Paris, James Vargas, Steve Dunn. Florita’s, Collingwood Street, Newcastle. www.floritasbar.com
Love. Digital, Times Square, Newcastle. 0191 261 9755
Propaganda, 11pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk
OUR PICK OF THE BEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE THIS FORTNIGHT
RECOMMENDS
KIDSSaturday Morning Climbing Camps. Bring the kids along to Northumbria University Sport Academy this summer and discover our brand new Saturday Morning Climbing Camps! Sport Academy climbing sessions are designed to deliver an exciting learning programme in a safe, fun and friendly environment with the help of our exceptional coaches. During the sessions they will help kids’ develop their climbing and technical skills and take an interest in their general fitness. From the beginning of the programme kids’ will be taught best practice, whilst working in a team, making new friends and most importantly, having fun! 10am-11am, £4.99. Until Saturday 31st August at Sport Central, Northumbria University, Newcastle. www.nusportcentral.com
STAGETyne. Journeying in time and space, along the banks of the Tyne this brand new play maps the epic history, atmosphere and soul of this mighty river in story, music and images. Commissioned as part of Live Theatre’s 40th birthday celebrations, Tyne features the stories of some of the greatest writers of the North East who have collaborated with Live Theatre since it began in 1973. 7.30pm, £22-£10. Thursday 27th June until Saturday 20th July at Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Newcastle. www.live.org.uk
TALKS & WORKSHOPSCreating Comics. Comic book artist Andrew Waugh will lead this 3 week course, whether you’re into Marvel, Manga, zines or graphic novels this course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to create your own comic books. 6pm-9pm, 3x3 hour sessions £55. Wednesday 26th June, Wednesday 3rd & 10th July at Newcastle Arts Centre, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk
ONE-OFF EVENTSChefs Table. Enjoy an intimate four course meal prepared and served right in front of you by one of Blackfriars’ top chefs in their private workshop for just £45 per person (bespoke menu/prices if booked exclusively; optional matching wines from £30). 6-10 guests. Starts 7pm. Saturday 29th June at Blackfriars, Friars Street, Newcastle. www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
ARTTouching Colour.To coincide with the Congress of the International Colour Association (AIC) being held in Newcastle in July 2013, this exhibition will focus on artists who are interested in the areas where colours meet and overlap in there work and will include painting, installation, video and sculptural works by major contemporary artists. Friday 28th June until Saturday 17th August at Hatton Gallery, Newcastle University. www.ncl.ac.uk/hatton
SATURDAY 6TH & SUNDAY 7TH JULY
Florence Peake. One hour performances of MAKE from 4.30pm and happenings on the Saturday afternoon from 1.30pm until 4pm. BALTIC Centre For Contemporary Art, Gateshead. www.balticmill.com
UNTIL WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY
60 Years Of Stitching. Newcastle upon Tyne Embroiderers’ Guild are celebrating their 60 years as a Branch of the E.G. with an exhibition at Newcastle City Library entitled 60 Years of Stitching. Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk
UNTIL SATURDAY 20TH JULY
True Grit: The Projection Of The North In Photography And Film. True/Grit is a celebration of northern realism and all its complex beauties. It draws on the Amber/Side collective’s unique film and photographic collection, which, growing out of a 44 year on-going engagement with the North East, holds works of extraordinary truth/beauty/grit by some of the world’s finest documentary photographers. The exhibition provides an opportunity to explore the ideas and assumptions that underpin the projections and presentations of northern lives and landscapes. The Side Gallery, The Side, Newcastle. www.amber-online.com
UNTIL FRIDAY 26TH JULY
Altered Space 2: Alison Dalwood. Moments of time, of light and shadow are displaced from the landscape and relocated, opening the possibility of a direct perceptual experience for the viewer. Globe Gallery, Blandford Square, Newcastle. www.globegallery.org
UNTIL SATURDAY 27TH JULY
Heavy Metal: An exhibition of quilting & textiles by It Happens. From rockers to shipbuilding – a dynamic response to the theme Heavy Metal. An exhibition of new work by the North East textile group featuring hangings and art figures. Newcastle Arts Centre, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk
UNTIL WEDNESDAY 31ST JULY
Writing North East: Coalfields And Quaysides. A new exhibition at City
Library explores the representation of place in North East literature. Writing North East: Coalfields and Quaysides showcases unseen material from local authors, including David Almond and Linda France, alongside literary jewels from the British Library. There’s also original artwork on display, inspired by Thomas Bewick’s History of Quadrupeds. Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk
UNTIL SUNDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER
Matt Stokes: Give To Me The Life I Love. Artist Matt Stokes immerses himself in communities to look at the culture that shapes people lives and identities. This new work of art for The Street is inspired by the people who live around the Whitechapel Gallery in east London, home to the largest Bangladeshi community in the UK. Laing Gallery,
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LISTINGSRock @ LYH feat. DJ Mel, 8pm. LYH, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk
World HQ Uplifting Grooves, 11pm, World Headquarters, Carliol Square, Newcastle. www.welovewhq.com
SUNDAY 6TH JULY
Rhythm Factory, 10pm, £3. Bambu Nightclub, Units 3 & 4, Grainger Quarter, Newcastle. www.bambunewcastle.co.uk
MONDAY 8TH JULY
Born This Way. Digital, Times Square, Newcastle. www.yourfutureisdigital.com
Monday Night Reggae, 10pm, free. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk
TUESDAY 9TH JULY
NE Underground, 10pm, free. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk
Skates. Northumbria University Students Union, Sandyford Road, Newcastle. www.mynsu.northumbria.ac.uk
WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY
Game|Over Student Night: Wiggy (Dirty Pop), James Hughes (Vice City), 10.30pm, £5. Bambu Nightclub, Units 3 & 4, Grainger Quarter, Newcastle. www.bambunewcastle.co.uk
COMEDYWEDNESDAY 26TH JUNE
RED RAW FEAT. John Whale, Katie Mulgrew, 7pm, £2. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk
THURSDAY 27TH JUNE
THE THURSDAY SHOW FEAT. Gary Little, Mike Milligan, Katie Mulgrew, Ben Crompton, Jonathan Mayor, 7pm, £10. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk
FRIDAY 28TH JUNE
John Scott, Noel James, Pierre Hollins, 7pm. Hyena Comedy Club, Leazes Lane, Newcastle. www.thehyena.com
THE FRIDAY SHOW FEAT. Gary Little, Mike Milligan, Katie Mulgrew, Ben Crompton, Jonathan Mayor, 7pm, £12. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk
SATURDAY 29TH JUNE
John Scott, Noel James, Pierre Hollins, 7pm. Hyena Comedy Club, Leazes Lane, Newcastle. www.thehyena.com
THE SATURDAY SHOW FEAT. Gary Little, Mike Milligan, Katie Mulgrew, Ben Crompton, Jonathan Mayor, 7pm, £15. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk
SUNDAY 30TH JUNE
GAVIN WEBSTER’S NORTHUMBRIAN ASSEMBLY FEAT. John Scott, Lauren Pattison, 7pm, £6. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk
MONDAY 1ST JULY
Steffen Peddie’s Chat Show Thing, 7pm, £3. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk
TUESDAY 2ND JULY
Tom Wrigglesworth: Utterly At Odds With The Universe, 7pm, £8. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk
WEDNESDAY 3RD JULY
RED RAW FEAT. Dana Alexander, Andy Fury, 7pm, £2. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk
THURSDAY 4TH JULY
THE THURSDAY SHOW FEAT. Dana Alexander, Nick Cranston, Marc Smethurst, Bruce Devlin, 7pm, £10. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk
FRIDAY 5TH JULY
Chris McCausland, Neil Dougan, Phil Dinsdale, 7pm. Hyena Comedy Club, Leazes Lane, Newcastle. www.thehyena.com
THE FRIDAY SHOW FEAT. Jeff Innocent, Dana Alexander, Nick Cranston, Marc Smethurst, Bruce Devlin, 7pm, £12. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk
SATURDAY 6TH JULY
Chris McCausland, Neil Dougan,
Phil Dinsdale, 7pm. Hyena Comedy Club, Leazes Lane, Newcastle. www.thehyena.com
THE SATURDAY SHOW FEAT. Jeff Innocent, Dana Alexander, Nick Cranston, Marc Smethurst, Bruce Devlin, 7pm, £15. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk
SUNDAY 7TH JULY
GAVIN WEBSTER’S NORTHUMBRIAN ASSEMBLY FEAT. Jeff Innocent, Jerry Bucham, 7pm, £6. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk
SEYMOUR’S GANG FEAT. Seymour Mace, Gavin Webster, Ben Crompton, Alfie Joey, 1pm, £4. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk
MONDAY 8TH JULY
The Suggestibles: Live, 7pm, £3. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk
WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY
RED RAW FEAT. Tiernan Douieb, Tony Jameson, 7pm, £2. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk
FILMTYNESIDE CINEMAPILGRIM STREETNEWCASTLE0845 217 9909tynesidecinema.co.uk
WEDNESDAY 26TH JUNE
BRINGING IN BABY: Man Of Steel 2D (11am)CROSSING CULTURES: Tango Libre plus French Language Cafe (5.55pm)INTERNATIONAL DAY IN SUPPORT OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE: Waltz With Bashir + introduction (6pm)
THURSDAY 27TH JUNE
CROSSING CULTURES: Wintertocher (6.05pm)EXHIBITION LIVE VIA SATELLITE: Edvard Munch – Munch 150 (7pm)
STARTS FRIDAY 28TH JUNE
Stories We TellRenoir The Comedian (Sun 30 & Wed 3)
FRIDAY 28TH JUNE
CROSSING CULTURES: Kaddish
For A Friend + German Language Cafe (6pm)PIXEL PALACE: Datarama (7.30pm)
SATURDAY 29TH JUNE
CHILDREN’S FILM CLUB: All Stars (10.30am)CROSSING CULTURES: Ernest et Celestine (1.45pm)CROSSING CULTURES: Fin (3.40pm)CROSSING CULTURES: Blancanieves (6.15pm)
SUNDAY 30TH JUNE
CROSSING CULTURES: A Horse On The Balcony (12.55pm)LOVE ARCHITECTURE WEEK: Urbanized (3.30pm)CROSSING CULTURES: 7 Boxes + Spanish Language Cafe (6pm)
MONDAY 1ST JULY
SILVER SCREEN: Stories We Tell (12pm)MEET THE FILMMAKER: The Act Of Killing + Joshua Oppenheimer Q&A (6.30pm)THE GLOBE ON SCREEN: Twelfth Night (7pm)
TUESDAY 2ND JULY
Ulrich Seidi: Paradise: Love (1.30pm & 6pm)
WEDNESDAY 3RD JULY
BRINGING IN BABY: Stories We Tell (11am)THE GLOBE ON SCREEN: Twelfth Night (12pm)
STARTS FRIDAY 5TH JULY
The Bling RingA Field In EnglandParis-ManhattanLike Someone In LoveThe Act Of Killing
FRIDAY 5TH JULY
OSKA BRIGHT: Films For Everywhere + introduction (10.30am)A Field In England + Ben Wheatley satellite Q&A (6.30pm)
SATURDAY 6TH JULY
CHILDREN’S FILM CLUB: The Smurfs 2D (10.30am)
OSKA BRIGHT: Young People’s Films + introduction (1pm)
SUNDAY 7TH JULY
Doctor Who And The Daleks (1.30pm)Battle Of The Sexes
MONDAY 8TH JULY
Battle Of The Sexes
TUESDAY 9TH JULY
SCI SCREEN: Iris + discussion (6pm)
WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY
BRINGING IN BABY: Paris-Manhattan (11am)MEET THE FILMMAKER: Suspension Of Disbelief + Mike Figgis Q&A (6pm)
THE SIDE CINEMATHE SIDE, NEWCASTLEwww.amber-online.com
SUNDAY 27TH JUNE
The Scar (7.30pm)
CULTURE LABSPACE 4/5, KINGS WALK, NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY, NEWCASTLE
EMPIRE CINEMASNEWGATE STREET, THE GATE, NEWCASTLE www.empirecinemas.co.uk
MONDAY 28TH JUNE
Despicable Me 2 This Is The End
LYHNORTHUMBERLAND ROAD,NEWCASTLE www.theheadofsteam.co.uk
EVERY MONDAY
Movies from 7pm
EVERY TUESDAY
Screening of comedy DVDs
KIDSPERMANENT EXHIBITIONS
@ Discovery Museum. Children can enjoy hands-on water activities with Play Tyne; discover more about military history with A Soldier’s Life; find out about the story of Newcastle from the Romans to the present day in Newcastle Story; experience the Science Maze fun zone; marvel at stunning ship models in Story Of The Tyne; check out the Turbinia, the fastest ship in the world, in Discovery’s foyer; and explore the region’s rich
history of scientific invention and industrial activity in Tyneside Challenge. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery
Planetarium. Featuring the latest technology using high tech LED projectors and offering a choice of films and educational programmes featuring Sea Monsters, Fragile Planet, Earth Moon & Sun, Seasonal Stargazing, Infinity Express and Dawn Of The Space Age. Great North Museum: Hancock, Barras Bridge, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum
Quayside Seaside. The inner city beach NE1’s Quayside Seaside is back by popular demand! Located across from the Law Courts on the Quayside, the location affords fabulous views of the quayside and is the perfect place to relax or let the kids blow off some steam! With a bigger area and even better facilities, plus events planned throughout the year, who needs the coast?! www.getintonewcastle.co.uk
EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Mini Illustrators. Dip your toe into the world of illustration and explore highlights of Seven Stories’ collection that show how real illustrators make their work. Have a go yourself and try out methods including print making and watercolour painting. For budding illustrators over 5 years old and their families. 3pm. Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. www.sevenstories.org.uk
EVERY MONDAY
Little Story Explorers. Join Little Story Explorers for a fun-filled session in Seven Stories’ exhibition, A Squash And A Squeeze, Sharing Stories with Julia Donaldson. They’ll show you new ways of looking at artwork, including original illustrations from The Gruffalo, Tiddler and What The Ladybird Heard. Explore the gallery and join in with an interactive storytime surrounded by your favourite characters. Ages 5 and under, 2.30pm. Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. www.sevenstories.org.uk
Little Bears Club. A club for under 5’s and their parents/carers with lots of
All Stars
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LISTINGSfun, rhymes, songs and stories. The club will be a drop-in but places may be limited on the day. 10am-10.30am. Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk
EVERY TUESDAY
City Homework Club. Grid Club homework club is based on an award winning website with more than 500 fun learning activities for children aged 5 to 12. 4pm-5pm every Tuesday in term time only. Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk
EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY
Story Party. Explore a new theme each week in Story Party. Join Seven Stories in exploring the best picture books and bring them to life. Have fun with a different book-themed craft activity and imaginative games and songs each week. You are sure to find a new book you’ll love every time! 10.30am (Tues) & 1.30pm (Thurs), £2.50. Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. www.sevenstories.org.uk
EVERY THURSDAY
Museum Mice. Join the Museum Mice every Thursday in the Mouse House with gallery interpreter Kathryn for stories, songs and learning through play and meet the Great North Mouse. 10.30am-11.30am. Great North Museum: Hancock, Barras Bridge, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum
EVERY SATURDAY UNTIL 31ST AUGUST
Saturday Morning Climbing Camps. Sport Academy climbing sessions are designed to deliver an exciting learning programme in a safe, fun and friendly environment with the help of our exceptional coaches. 10am-11am, £4.99. Sport Central, Northumbria University, Newcastle. www.nusportcentral.com
FRIDAY 28TH JUNE, 5TH JULY
Baby Boogie Woogie. Toddlers can let out their inner dragon with stomping, drumming and dancing in this dragon themed Baby Boogie Woogie. 2pm. Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. www.sevenstories.org.uk
FRIDAY 28TH JUNE
Midnight Tours By Torchlight. Mysterious figures have been spotted in the Ouseburn Valley, they say a manuscript has gone missing, but where? Join Seven Stories for a torch-lit tour of Magic, Mystery & Midnight Feasts, the Many Adventures
of Enid Blyton for an evening of adventure and an early midnight feast! 6.30pm-8pm, suitable for ages 7+ and their grown-ups, £5. Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. www.sevenstories.org.uk
SATURDAY 29TH & SUNDAY 30TH JUNE
Great Lego Challenge. Does the River Tyne need a new bridge? Put your creativity to the test and build your own boathouses or bridges along the banks of the Tyne out of Lego. There will be prizes awarded to the best designs across the weekend. John Lewis, Eldon Square, Newcastle. www.lovearchitecture.org
SATURDAY 6TH & SUNDAY 7TH JULY
Rumbling Robots Weekend. Robots at the ready this weekend, as Seven Stories celebrate everything they love about No Bot, the Bot with no bottom! Join in storytelling and craft activities including the chance to make your own junk robot to take home. Free entry on Sunday as part of the Ouseburn Festival. Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. www.sevenstories.org.uk
UNTIL APRIL 2014
Mystery, Magic & Midnight Feasts: The Many Adventures Of Enid Blyton. Enid Blyton is one of the best-selling writers for children of all time, her stories have delighted generation after generation. This exhibition show, for the first time, Seven Stories unique Enid Blyton Collection of original typescripts and illustrations. This is a special opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in Enid’s worlds and stories, adventuring with The Famous Five, discovering Toyland with Noddy and escaping to the The Magic Faraway Tree with Silky and Moonface, all before heading to Green Hedges for tea. Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. www.sevenstories.org.uk
MUSIC WEDNESDAY 26TH JUNE
Brian May & Kelly Ellis, 8pm, £39/£35/£33. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org
Charlotte Rowan, 7.30pm, £6/£5. The Lit & Phil, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.litandphil.org.uk
Frozen By Sight & Barographic, 8pm, £10. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org
Open Mic Night. G Casino, St James Boulevard, Newcastle. www.grosvenorcasinos.com/local-casinos/newcastle
THURSDAY 27TH JUNE
The New Standard, 8pm, £4. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk
The Sweets, 8pm. Living Room, Grey Street, Newcastle. www.thelivingroom.co.uk
FRIDAY 28TH JUNE
Blackmore’s Night: Dancer In The Moon Tour, 8pm, from £30. Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.millvolvotynetheatre.co.uk
Burning The Day, 6.30pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk
James H Duo, 8pm, free. Living Room, Grey Street, Newcastle. www.thelivingroom.co.uk
Logoz, All Our Attack, 8pm, £4. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk
Shakatak Live, 7pm, £10. Hoochie Coochie, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle. www.hoochiecoochie.co.uk
SATURDAY 29TH JUNE
Claypath, 8pm, free. Living Room, Grey Street, Newcastle. www.thelivingroom.co.uk
Newcastle Choral Society: Orchestra North East: Karl Jenkins, The Peacemakers, 7.30pm, £15. Banqueting Suite, Newcastle Civic Centre. www.newcastlechoralsociety.org.uk
Opera North: The Ring Cycle – Siegfried, 4.30pm, £47-£18. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org
Peter Caisley Band, Harri Endersby, Secret Violins, 7.30pm, £3. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk
Reggae Roadblock feat. Nubian
Warrior, DJ Gah, DJ Lucky Bob, 11pm. World Headquarters, Carliol Square, Newcastle. www.welovewhq.com
Scorching Songs For Summer Days, 2pm, £5.50. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org
The Sage Gateshead’s Young Musicians Programme Concert of Piano Music, 7.30pm, £3. The Lit & Phil, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.litandphil.org.uk
The Wildhearts: performing Earth Vs The Wildhearts, 6.30pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk
Vamos Festival Tyne Carnival After Party feat. Coco Vega, Monntunno, Alx Alfaro, DJ Fletcha, 10pm, £5. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk
SUNDAY 30TH JUNE
Northern Sinfonia Summer Chamber Series, 7pm, £16. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org
MONDAY 1ST JULY
Taking Hayley, 6pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk
TUESDAY 2ND JULY
Gosforth Schools Pyramid Concert, 6.30pm. Newcastle City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlecityhall.org
Joe McElderry, 7pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk
July Fresh, 7pm. World Headquarters, Carliol Square, Newcastle. www.welovewhq.com
WEDNESDAY 3RD JULY
The Hexham & Newcastle Catholic Partnership Celebrate an Evening of Music in the Year of Faith, 7pm, £8. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org
Toseland, 7pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk
THURSDAY 4TH JULY
Blondie, 7pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk
Sage Gateshead Opera Chorus present: Trial By Jury, 7pm, £5. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org
FRIDAY 5TH JULY
Leo Blanco, 7.45pm, £12. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org
Ray Harris & The Fusion Experience, 7pm, £5. Hoochie Coochie, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle. www.hoochiecoochie.co.uk
The Polite Room live poetry & songwriting, 9.15pm. The Tyneside Cinema, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle. www.tynesidecinema.co.uk
SATURDAY 6TH JULY
Eisberg, Control, 40oz, Fight Back, Freak Out, Greyscale, 6pm, £4. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk
Futurelights, 6.30pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk
Northallerton Music Centre, 7pm, £12. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org
SUNDAY 7TH JULY
Orchestra North East, 7.30pm, £16. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org
River Runs, 7.30pm, £8. Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Newcastle. www.live.org.uk
TUESDAY 9TH JULY
School Of Rock And Pop, 6.30pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk
WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY
Heaven’s Basement, Buffalo Summer, Skarlett Riott, 7pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk
STAGEWEDNESDAY 26TH JUNE
Mapping The Return. A poetry and performance event, part of the Return To The Philosopher’s Table exhibition. 7pm. The Lit & Phil, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.litandphil.org.uk
THURSDAY 27TH UNTIL SATURDAY 29TH JUNE
GUTS. GUTS is a brand new fantasy
play about the future of Newcastle’s City Centre. Featuring the struggle between Carlisle, a despotic owner of NUFC and sewer operative Charlie - our unfortunate but inventive hero. Should Newcastle’s Grainger town be replaced by a colossal gated leisure complex exclusively for the rich, or retain its fine, classical buildings created by Dobson, Grainger and Clayton? Will the town end up Gray’s Monument deep in sewage or can Charlie save the City? 7pm/2pm matinees 22nd & 27th, £10/£6. The Mining Institute, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.northumbria.ac.uk/guts
THURSDAY 27TH JUNE UNTIL SATURDAY 20TH JULY
Tyne. Journeying in time and space, along the banks of the Tyne this brand new play maps the epic history, atmosphere and soul of this mighty river in story, music and images. Commissioned as part of Live Theatre’s 40th birthday celebrations, Tyne features the stories of some of the greatest writers of the North East who have collaborated with Live Theatre since it began in 1973. 7.30pm, £22-£10. Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Newcastle. www.live.org.uk
FRIDAY 28TH JUNE
The GB Project. An epic tale told on an intimate scale, inspired by maverick British adventurer Gertrude Bell. A witty and rousing look at the impact of Western womenon the shaping of the modern day Middle East. The GB Project fuses fragments of text gathered from diaries, letters andbiographies, alongside contemporary voices, speeches and iconic footage to raise questions about history, legacy, loyalty and love. Created incollaboration with award-winning writer and director Steve Gilroy, and musician Richard Dawson. 8pm, £7. Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle. www.northernstage.co.uk
FRIDAY 28TH & SATURDAY 29TH JUNE
The Big Bite-Size Breakfast Show. An exciting award-winning collection
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LISTINGSof short and sweet, edgy comedies from great writers around the world. 7.45pm/11am, £15.50. Theatre Royal Studio, Grey Street, Newcastle. www.theatreroyal.co.uk
Auricular. BALTIC in association with Dance City presents Auricular a multi disciplinary performance art piece, combining contemporary dance, visual media and sound. With choreography inspired by British Sign Language the work focuses on the use of facial expressions to communicate emotions. Auricular portrays three dancers’ emotions and experiences through movement, film and live music. Choreography by Nicole Vivien Watson, music and sound by: zoviet*france. 8pm Fri, 3pm & 8pm Sat. BALTIC 39, High Bridge, Newcastle. www.balticmill.com/39
UNTIL SATURDAY 29TH JUNE
The Pirates Of Penzance. This lavish new production from Scottish Opera, D’Oyly Carte and the producers of the recent smash hit South Pacific gives you Gilbert & Sullivan as it’s meant to be – pure, uncomplicated fun! A young man bound by an overactive sense of duty, a soft-hearted pirate king with a hopeless band of rogues at his side, a beautiful young girl, a very modern major-general and an ineffectual bevy of policemen…add a plot hinging on the technicalities of having a birthday on the 29th of February and we’re just about there. What could possibly go wrong? 7.30pm, from £17. Theatre Royal, Grey Street, Newcastle. www.theatreroyal.co.uk
MONDAY 1ST UNTIL SATURDAY 6TH JULY
The Pitmen Painters. In 1934, a group of Ashington miners hired a professor to teach an art appreciation evening class. Rapidly abandoning theory in favour of practice, the pitmen began to paint. Within a few years the most avant-garde artists became their
friends and their work was acquired by prestigious collections; but every day they worked, as before, down the mine. Examining the lives of a group of ordinary men who do extraordinary things, The Pitmen Painters is a humorous, deeply moving and timely look at art, class and politics. 7.30pm, from £9. Theatre Royal, Grey Street, Newcastle. www.theatreroyal.co.uk
SATURDAY 6TH JULY
Buzz Theatre Arts: Love To Dance. A new exciting dance performance from the pupils of Buzz Theatre Arts, aged 2-18 years. 1pm & 6pm, £10. Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.millvolvotynetheatre.co.uk
¡VAMOS! Pena Flamenca III feat. La Tipica. ¡VAMOS! and Paco Bethencourt- LLobet (NFC) present La Típica a Chilean/Spanish Flamenco company who combine elements of contemporary dance, theatre and classical music. 8pm, £9/£10. Dance City, Temple Street, Newcastle. www.dancecity.co.uk
TALKS/WORKSHOPS
EVERY MONDAY
Stretch Express. 12pm-12.30. Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlesportsinjury.co.uk
Hot Yoga Level 1. 8.15pm-9.30pm. Newcastle Buddhist Centre, Carliol Square, Newcastle
Pilates Class. 5.30pm-6.30pm. Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlesportsinjury.co.uk
EVERY TUESDAY
Forrest Yoga Level 3. Arm balance and handstands. 7.30pm-9pm. Newcastle Buddhist Centre, Carliol Square, Newcastle
SalSeduce. A great salsa experience every Tuesday night. We cater for absolute beginners through to advanced dancers. With great atmosphere and cheap drinks it is guaranteed to kick start your week. Every Tuesday Night, 7pm. £6. Madisons Bar, Leazes Lane, Newcastle. 07862 249846
Shared Reading Group. Meeting on a weekly basis to read aloud and talk about short stories and poems and novels. 6pm-7.45pm. Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk
Pilates Class. 11pm-12pm, 12pm-
12.45pm, 5pm-6pm. Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlesportsinjury.co.uk
Yoga Class. 6pm-7pm. Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlesportsinjury.co.uk
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Hot Yoga Level 1. 12pm-1pm. Newcastle Buddhist Centre, Carliol Square, Newcastle
Hot Yoga Level 1/2. 7pm-8.30pm. Newcastle Buddhist Centre, Carliol Square, Newcastle
Stretch Express. 8am-8.30am. Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlesportsinjury.co.uk
Back To Netball. A gentle reintroduction to netball for women looking to get back into the sport, meet new people and keep fit. Women of all ages and abilities are welcome. 5pm-6pm, £2. Newcastle College Sports Hall, Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road, Newcastle. www.ncl-coll.ac.uk
Yoga For Pregnancy. 6.30pm-7.30pm. Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlesportsinjury.co.uk
Pilates. 6.30pm-7.30pm. Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlesportsinjury.co.uk
EVERY THURSDAY
Yoga Class. 12pm-1pm. Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlesportsinjury.co.uk
Lower Limb Circuits. 6.30pm-7.30pm. Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlesportsinjury.co.uk
EVERY FRIDAY
Hot Yoga Level 3. Masterclass/mixed level. 6.15pm-8.15pm. Newcastle Buddhist Centre, Carliol Square, Newcastle
Stretch Express. 8am-8.30pm. Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlesportsinjury.co.uk
Tai Chi Class. 10.45am-11.45am. Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlesportsinjury.co.uk
Pilates Class. 1.30pm-2.30pm. Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlesportsinjury.co.uk
Salsa-Amor. Salsa lessons and dancing for all levels every Friday night, 7.30pm until late. £6. Black Swan Bar & Venue, Newcastle Arts Centre, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.salsa-amor.co.uk www.newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk
EVERY SATURDAY
Pilates Class. 10am-11am. Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlesportsinjury.co.uk
Stretch Express. 11am-11.30am. Newcastle Sports Injury Clinic, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlesportsinjury.co.uk
WEDNESDAY 26TH JUNE, 3RD & 10TH JULY
Creating Comics. Comic book artist Andrew Waugh will lead this 3 week course, whether you’re into Marvel, Manga, zines or graphic novels this course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to create your own comic books. 6pm-9pm, 3x3 hour sessions £55. Newcastle Arts Centre, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk
WEDNESDAY 26TH JUNE
Divine Bodies Talks. Philippa Stephenson, curator of Divine Bodies and National Gallery Curatorial Trainee will give a 30 minute tour of the exhibition. 12.15pm-12.45pm, free. Laing Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing
John Singer Sargent. With Gail Nina Anderson. John Singer Sargent was American-born but artistically international, a fin de siecle portrait painter who lent a gloss and glamour to sitters from the aristocracy, the stage and the fashionable social world, old money and new. His swiftly executed watercolours, however, demonstrate a lighter touch and a fresh approach
deriving less from academic “Old Master” traditions than from Impressionist innovations, while the work he produced during World War I exhibits a compassionate response to a world in upheaval. 6pm, £5. University Gallery, Northumbria University, Sandyford Road, Newcastle. www.northumbria.ac.uk/universitygallery
WEDNESDAY 26TH JUNE, 3RD & 10TH JULY
Improve Your Improv. Improvisation Foundation presents Weekly-Wednesday Improv Workshops for actors and none-actors at Live Theatre, led by Ian McLaughlin and Bev Fox (The Suggestibles). Fantastic fun! 7pm-9pm, £10 per class/£25 for block of 3. Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Newcastle. www.improvisationfoundation.com
THURSDAY 27TH JUNE
Book Launch. Kitty Fitzgerald launches her new book of short stories Miranda’s Shadow, published by Iron Press. 7.30pm. The Lit & Phil, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.litandphil.org.uk
UNTIL THURSDAY 27TH JUNE
Writing Britain With The British Library. Rachel Foss, British Library Curator, will talk about the star items kindly loaned by the British Library for the Writing North East exhibition, followed by a guided tour which will start in meeting room 8, level 6 at City Library. 2pm, free. Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk
SATURDAY 29TH JUNE
The Building Stones Of Newcastle. Join the National History Society of Northumbria as they guide you around Newcastle on the Building Stones of Newcastle tour. The churches, shops and public buildings of the city are built and/or faced with many different types of stone. 11am-1pm. Meet at Great North Museum: Hancock, Barras Bridge, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum
Improv For Beginners. Improvisation Foundation presents an afternoon workshop at Space2 for actors and none-actors to learn the basics of improv, enabling beginners to move on to weekly workshops and performance opportunities at other venues. Led by Ian McLaughlin and Bev Fox (The Suggestibles). Fantastic fun! 12pm-4pm, £20. Space2…, Newgate Centre, Newcastle. www.improvisationfoundation.com
Chinese Gongbi Painting Class. Aritist Chun Chao Chu takes you through the art of Gongbi style
Chinese painting in these two classes. Inspired by the work on display in the Painted Faces exhibition in the Laing Art Gallery, this course is ideal for those with an interest and/or experience in Chinese painting. All materials are included. 2.30pm-4.30pm, £60 per person for two classes. Laing Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing
SATURDAY 29TH JUNE, 6TH, 13TH & 20TH JULY
Illustration. Illustrator and print maker Josie Brookes will teach a range of illustration techniques using a variety of media, to help you develop your own signature illustration style. 10am-12.45pm, 4x sessions £70. Newcastle Arts Centre, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk
Soft Pastels. The course is designed as a follow on from the successful January course. Looking to develop techniques and explore landscape, portrait and still life. 1.30pm-4.30pm, 4x3 hour sessions £70. Newcastle Arts Centre, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk
SUNDAY 30TH JUNE
Musical Theatre (7-13). A workshop for young people looking at musical theatre dance. Learn routines from different musicals, with the option to sing and act for those who want to. Dance City, Temple Street, Newcastle. www.dancecity.co.uk
TUESDAY 2ND JULY
Exploring Music: Introduction To British Light Orchestral Music. Join Chris Phipps as he introduces you to the musical world of light music and the composers who created the soundtracks for radio and TV, such as Eric Coates and Albert Ketclbey. 7pm, £7. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org
Postcards Of The First World War. Mike Gibson and Tony Walker present and discuss their own collections of Naval and Western Front postcards. 6pm, free. The Lit & Phil, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.litandphil.org.uk
SATURDAY 6TH JULY
Artisan Bread Making. Ever fancied trying your hand at proper bread making? Let Blackfriars’ master baker show you how easy it is to make proper artisan bread that is both delicious and nutritious. 10am-4pm, £95pp including lunch, wine, coffee and various breads to take home. Blackfriars, Friars Street, Newcastle. www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
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So, once again, we draw the curtain on an issue of NE1 safe in the knowledge that whatever particular cultural itch you were looking to scratch has now been relieved with a deep, rumbling ‘ahhhhh’ noise. You know the one. But before you depart on whichever adventure it is we’ve piqued your interest in, stop a moment and hear about what we’ve got in store for you next time. Well, seeing as it’s half-term (no, honestly, it is, sorry) we’ll be giving you an activity based get out of jail free card with a rundown of all the best activities to tell the babysitter about while you frantically pass the kids into their care. Meanwhile, free of all responsibility, we’ll be telling you about the return of Monument Movies, and all the usual news and views you need to guide you through the dizzying maze of NE1. See you there.
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SUNDAY 7TH JULY
Hang. This session will cover trapeze, aerial hoop, cocoon and rope whilst building strength and stamina. No experience is needed sessions are fun and include warm up, conditioning and stretch techniques. 6-10 year olds from 12.45 until 2.15pm £14. 16+ from 2.30pm-4.30pm £20. Dance City, Temple Street, Newcastle. www.dancecity.co.uk
¡VAMOS! Children’s Flamenco Workshop (7-15). This workshop is a special opportunity for children aged 7-15 to learn flamenco dance by professional dancer Natalia Garcia of La Tipica on the Dance City stage. 11am-12pm, £5. Dance City, Temple Street, Newcastle. www.dancecity.co.uk
¡VAMOS! Adult Flamenco Workshop (16+). This workshop is a special opportunity to learn flamenco dance by professional dancer Natalia Garcia of La Tipica on the Dance City stage. 12pm-1pm, £10. Dance City, Temple Street, Newcastle. www.dancecity.co.uk
¡VAMOS! Flamenco Guitar Workshop (9+). Guitarists will have the opportunity to learn how to play from Spanish flamenco guitarist Pablo Domínguez. This workshop will introduce the essential techniques that flamenco guitarist have to learn to play for a dancer and singer at the same time. 1pm-2pm, £10. Dance City, Temple Street, Newcastle. www.dancecity.co.uk
¡VAMOS! Flamenco Guitar Workshop (12+). Learn how to play world music instruments and use them in flamenco dancing. Essential for any dancer who wants to better understand how flamenco works and how to support a flamenco dancer, singer and guitarist. 2pm-3pm, £10 adults (16+) £5 children (12-15) Dance City, Temple Street, Newcastle. www.dancecity.co.uk
TUESDAY 9TH JULY
LitPop Book Club: Salman Rushie, The Ground Beneath Her Feet (1999). Salman Rushdie conjures all his passion and inventiveness to make worlds collide and rewrite rock history, in this acclaimed and accessible tale of Vina and Ormus, lovers, musicians, mythmakers and gods on earth. 7pm, free. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org
Tour Of The Costume Store. Go behind the scenes with Discovery staff and explore the Museum’s costume collection. You will find out how the museum’s collection of fashion is catalogued and stored, and see some of the highlights from the collections. 10.30am-11.30am, free
(booking required). Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery
WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY
City & River Paintings In Northern Spirit. Join Sarah Richardson, keeper of art, in the Northern Spirit gallery for a tour of the paintings of the Tyne, Quayside and City centre. 12.15pm-12.45pm, free. Laing Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing
ONE-OFF EVENTSWEDNESDAY 26TH JUNE
Mr G. Heat 2. G Casino, St James Boulevard, Newcastle. www.grosvenorcasinos.com/local-casinos/newcastle
THURSDAY 27TH JUNE
Suppliers Networking. Great opportunity to network and potentially build relations with other local businesses. G Casino, St James Boulevard, Newcastle. www.grosvenorcasinos.com/local-casinos/newcastle
SATURDAY 29TH JUNE
Chefs Table. Enjoy an intimate four course meal prepared and served right in front of you by one of Blackfriars’ top chefs in their private workshop for just £45 per person (bespoke menu/prices if booked exclusively; optional matching wines from £30). 6-10 guests. Starts 7pm. Blackfriars, Friars Street, Newcastle. www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk
SUNDAY 30TH JUNE
Mr G. G Casino Newcastle will be playing host to 2 heats and a final for someone to win the title of Mr G Casino 2013 whilst supporting a fantastic charity The Evening Chronicle Sunshine Fund. There will also be a man auction on all evenings so bring plenty money! £7 or sharing package £13 for two people including sharing platter, bottle of wine, wristband for official aftershow party, free bet to win £10 on roulette and
entry. G Casino, St James Boulevard, Newcastle. www.grosvenorcasinos.com/local-casinos/newcastle
MONDAY 1ST JULY
Canada Day. To celebrate the national day of Canada Tilleys Bar will have Sleeman’s IPA on sale, plus Canadian movies in the back room, and some tasty maple-syrup treats on their food specials! Tilleys Bar, Westgate Road, Newcastle www.theheadofsteam.co.uk
WEDNESDAY 3RD JULY
Clairvoyance Night. 7pm. Living Room, Grey Street, Newcastle. www.thelivingroom.co.uk
THURSDAY 4TH JULY
American Independence Day. Gut-busting American grub awaits you at Tilleys Bar, to be washed down by one of their great selection of beers from the US of A. Tilleys Bar, Westgate Road, Newcastle www.theheadofsteam.co.uk
