WHAT’S ON IN NEWCASTLE

YOUR FREE FORTNIGHTLY GUIDE 01 MAY 2013 - 15 MAY 2013

NE1’S NEWCASTLE

FASHION WEEK

The biggest fashion party comes to town

EDDIE IZZARDThe quirky comedian

tells us why his new tour is so unique!

ENID BLYTON EXHIBITIONEveryone’s favourite

childhood author gets an exhibition at Seven Stories!

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Not that we’re ones to make a fuss about such things, but it’s actually our first birthday. That’s right, we might not look a day over two weeks, but this edition of NE1 that you hold in your hands marks one full orbit of the sun (remember that!?) since we came into being. We’re not celebrating too hard though, as magazines and candles tend not to mix too well. Now, you might be stood there feeling a little on the awkward side for having turned up without getting us a present, but allow us to put that mind of yours at ease – you don’t need one. Why not, you ask? Because that’s our job. That’s right, you hold in your hands a gift of Newcastle arts, culture, events and voices, and it’s yours to unwrap and do with as you see fit. If you want to raise a glass to us though, you’re more than welcome. Cheers!

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06 NE1’S NEWCASTLE FASHION WEEK FASHIONThe annual week-long fashionista extravaganza is here!

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ANIMAL MAGIC @ SCIENCE CENTRELIFE SCIENCE CENTRE IS SET TO BECOME A SCIENTIFIC PETTING ZOO BETWEWEN SATURDAY 4TH AND MONDAY 6TH MAY – WITH RABBITS, CHAMELEONS, HEDGEHOGS, MEERKATS, GECKOS, SNAKES

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THE FORTNIGHT AHEAD IS POSITIVELY STUFFED FULL OF WONDERFUL THINGS TO SEE AND DO, GET OUT THERE AND SEE WHAT’S ON YOUR DOORSTEP! LIVELLO

@BARLIVELLOA destination; more than just a bar. Contemporary with a modern approach to luxury...innovation, design and comfort

Livello has been open nearly 6 months now, how have you found life on the quayside? Beautiful! Newcastle’s Quayside is always the heart of the city, and never fails to take your breath away

What is it that makes Livello such an attraction for the city’s party-goers? Our cocktail list offering Molecular Mixology, our handpicked resident DJs and entertainment, as well as the exclusivity of our Opulenza Members Lounge

What can you tell us about your LV Nights? The Late Night Society is on every Friday & Saturday, LIVELLOUNGE is on every Wednesday showcasing live local music

In what way is it ‘more than just a bar’? We provide exceptional service with a stylish backdrop. We also have a party atmosphere with a twist of opulence and King Kong himself has just arrived in the courtyard...

Livello’s got something of a reputation for celeb spotting. Who have been your more illustrious guests? Cheryl Cole, Stephen Armison, Freddy Flintoff, Denise Van Outen, Phil Tufnell, Ollie Locke, Grand Master Flash and The Newcastle United Squad...to name a few

What sort of things can your regulars look forward to in the future? Coming soon we have CIRQ, and Courtyard Clubbing will be taking place every bank holiday Sunday. Expect the unexpected.

Epitomising the phrase ‘dance like no-one’s watching’, this lady gets her groove on at a bus stop. Go girl!

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WHAT NEWCASTLE CELEBRITY WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO GIVE A MAKE-OVER AND WHY?Declan Donnelly, because he’s looking old and I’m worried about him.AMANDA PRESLEY, 20, CULLERCOATS

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DARTS @ THE ARENAPREMIER LEAGUE DARTS HEADS TO THE METRO RADIO ARENA ON THURSDAY 9TH MAY, WITH NEWCASTLE HOSTING THE CRUCIAL FINAL LEAGUE ROUND BEFORE THE TOP FOUR PROGRESS TO THE PLAYOFFS. THERE’LL BE GUARANTEED HEARTACHE AND CELEBRATION FOR THE MCCOY’S PREMIER LEAGUE. TICKETS FROM £20.WWW.METRORADIOARENA.CO.UK

PLAY TYNE FOR HIREDiscovery Museums’ Tyne themed wet room is now an option for your kid’s birthday bash, complete with a mini Tyne Bridge along the made up river. It’s basically a safe room for kids to have a massive water fight and get them learning things without even knowing it. Knowledge through subterfuge, the perfect mix. For more info and rates email learning@discoverymuseum.org.ukwww.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery

CORPORATE SESSIONS @ BLACKFRIARSWe were hoping for some more medieval treatment from Blackfriars on this one, things like ‘get along with your workmates or we’ll tar and feather you and put you in the stocks,’ but it turns out it’s team building through making and tasting food and wine. Making canapés, tasting beer. How could you not build that team up?Makes sense, but still there’s a lack of torture involved. Prices vary depending on the choice, email info@blackfriarsrestaurant.co.ukwww.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk

BIKE & HIKE FOR CHARITYLocal recruitment firm NRG are looking for a spot of help as they take on the Maggie’s Monster – a 31 mile cycle followed by a 41 mile hike in just 24 hrs. Maggie’s is a charity that offers centres around the country to help with the effects of cancer, supporting families as well as sufferers – with the North East centre located at the Freeman Hospital.To help, head over to www.uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/maggies2013

THE SEAGULLThe Seagull is considered the first of Chekov’s four major works, and from Tuesday 14th until Saturday 18th May, “the country’s most exciting touring company” Headlong bring their version to Northern Stage. It’s a play about unrequited love, and a story about how we create stories. Emotive, romantic conflicts abound in this one.Tickets from £12.50www.northernstage.co.uk

EVOLUTION FESTIVAL – TIME TO GET YOUR TICKETS!Newcastle’s biggest music festival is coming – and time is ticking to get your tickets.On the May Bank Holiday weekend, Evolution fills the quayside with the likes of The Vaccines, Ellie Goulding and The Strypes on Sunday 26th May and Paloma Faith, Jake Bugg and Bastille on Monday 27th May. Tickets are on sale for £39.50 for a weekend or £29.50 for the day. Get on it quick!www.evolutionfestival.co.uk

That’s right everyone, from Saturday 11th until Saturday 18th May, Newcastle enters its annual period of frenzied fashionable fun as the entire city turns itself into a gigantic concrete catwalk.Following on from the success of last year, 2013 promises to be NE1’s Newcastle Fashion Week’s biggest and best outing yet with an amazing array of special events planned. There’s going to be special parties, a host of celebrity guests, as well as all manner of retailers inviting you in for exclusive promotions. Coordinating everything is Sandra Tang, who believes it’s not only now “integral to Newcastle”, but that it “helps to showcase what the city has to offer, and strengthens our role as

the fashion capital of the North.”“Shopping wise, we have the best of the high street. With the recently opened second largest Primark, right through to top independent gems like our vintage jewel Attica, which was voted as one of the Top 100 stores in

Vogue recently. Everything is within walking distance in the city centre as well, whether it’s charity shop chic or designer you’re after, and we have some of the best fashion courses in the country and amazing fashion talent coming from the region. We’re delighted that there’s already a lot of excitement building up from the public and it’s looking like it’s going to be bigger and better than ever.”As with all great events though, things kicked off well in advance with the crowning of a special t-shirt just for Fashion Week. Arguably the

only t-shirt you should be seen in during this year’s event, Electrik Sheep have designed a very special, and very limited edition, tee to help raise money for Metro Radio’s Cash For Kids. It’s on sale now, exclusively at Fenwick and the charity’s own stall

at Newcastle Fashion Weekend, and costs £10. NE1’s street team have been out and about trying to discover the best dressed amongst

you and, if you haven’t already visited

their Facebook page to vote for the best, you ought

to. Plus, Fashion Week teamed up with Tyne & Wear Archives and Museums, as well as the City Library, to encourage you to submit an entry for their Generations Of Style competition, where a fashionable photo from yesteryear could bag you a Mercedes SLK-Class convertible on loan for a weekend and a £250

Champagne Shopping Spree at Cruise. Although probably not at the same time.It’s with Mercedes and Cruise that things begins in earnest as well, when the Friday night before Fashion Week sees the former’s car showroom

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FASHION FASHION

NE1’s Newcastle Fashion Week takes place from Saturday 11th until Friday 17th May across

various venues in the city.

www.getintonewcastle .co.uk/nfw

transformed into a catwalk for the latter to put on a very special, and invite only, live show. Saturday though is where things really begin to pick up speed, with Newcastle’s first ever Fashion Weekend starting the festivities at Northumbria Students Union from 11am. Billed as Newcastle’s very own answer to the Clothes Show Live, the demonstrations, talks, designer clothes, champagne stands, model scouts, and cupcake stalls on offer essentially make it an early Christmas present for fashionistas.The focus turns to Fat Buddha after the weekend though, when the city’s first ever sample sale from designer boutique Van Mildert combines with an incredible lunchtime of pampering, manicuring Metro Radio DJs for Martini Manicure Monday. Organisers are expecting queues to be around the block for this, with discounts of up to 50% off designer brands like By Malene Birger, Marc By Marc Jacobs, Sam Edelman, Vero Moda, French Connection, and more.The next three days see the spotlight return to talent a little closer to home, starting with the Northumbria University Graduate Fashion Show at BALTIC on the Tuesday, before Donna Air (yes, the actual Donna Air) presents the Fashion Front Row showcase at As You Like It on Wednesday. Thursday then sees

Eldon Square taken over by catwalks, as the stores themselves

première their new spring collections in an entire day of free demonstrations. Friday sees Newcastle hosting its very own version of the Royal Wedding, with a bridal show at the Theatre Royal. Regarded as the city’s ultimate luxury wedding venue, the theatre will be used to display fashions for bridesmaids, grooms and guests with places free to 100 of NE1’s

would-be brides.The official closing party takes place at Planet Watch on Grainger Street throughout Saturday 18th and has in the past seen such illustrious celebs as Will.I.Am and Dizzee Rascal gracing the event with their presence. This year enjoy guest appearances from magician Chris Cross and a DJ set from Lauren Pope, and you never know who else might drop by!There’s also a packed programme of Fringe events taking place throughout the city. Everywhere

from Urban Outfitters, Barluga, Northern

Stage, The Grosvenor Casino, Lush and Ann Summers are planning their own special events. It’s not

often that the entire city can

come together for a celebration of this

nature, so you’d be a fool (an unfashionable one at that) to not let NE1’s Newcastle Fashion Week bring a little style into your life.

When it comes to style, the people of Newcastle are self confessed perfectionists. Renowned for their risk taking and eye for colour, it is no surprise that the women’s shoe brand Rocket Dog is a Newcastle girl’s first choice.The Rocket Dog team doesn’t just design shoes; they build creations that take inspiration from around the globe. The collection encapsulates the laid back nature of the Californian lifestyle, where the brand originated 16 years ago, with styles including casual pumps, exciting heels, eye-catching wedges and fabulous flip-flops. Colourful prints and exciting fabrics combined with the famous Rocket Dog special touches, such as their funky oversized bows and vibrant buckles, the women of Newcastle can trust Rocket Dog to make a fashion statement.Newcastle always follows the latest trends and it can rely on Rocket Dog to keep the city fashion forward and in style. “The energetic and fabulous women of Newcastle know how to have fun and Rocket Dog’s ever-exciting range of irresistibly funky shoes and boots allow them to live it up in style,” says Craig Edwards of Newcastle’s Scorpio shoes.

You can admire Rocket Dog and its designs at Newcastle Fashion Weekend taking place Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May.www.rocketdog.co.uk

ROCKET DOG

BUILDING CREATIONS...

WHY CAN’T YOU TRUST AN ATOM?

THEY MAKE UP EVERYTHING

ROSS RANDALL, 40, TYNEMOUTH

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STRENGTHENING OUR ROLE AS THE FASHION CAPITAL OF THE NORTH

IT’S TIME, ONCE AGAIN, FOR US ALL TO PUT OUR TRUSTY GEORDIE

JEANS BACK INTO STORAGE AND EMBRACE THE EIGHT DAY STYLE

SPECTACULAR THAT IS NE1’S NEWCASTLE FASHION WEEK

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COMEDY

One of the most successful and quirkiest comedians in the UK Eddie Izzard is visiting four corners of the globe on his Force Majeure tour, taking in a staggering 25 different countries, he

graces the Metro Radio Arena with his presence on Saturday 4th May.

Eddie’s hoping that the sheer ambition of his tour will

propel other stand-ups into considering something similar. “I hope it might help stand-up take off in some of these different countries. All you need is a microphone, people might watch it and say ‘hey that looks fun, I’m

going to try that!’”With Force Majeure, Eddie

has made it his mission to produce an act that will strike a chord with people from any and every nationality. He feels quite evangelical about it. The comic says that, “It’s a beautiful thing. I’m an inclusionist. It’s good to reach out to people from different backgrounds. Once you do that, everything will change forever. When that starts, you can’t go back. We came from just 10,000 homo-sapiens, and now we are seven billion. But we’re all the same.”

Eddie’s confident that no matter where you live – from

Kathmandu to Kenya – you’ll enjoy his show. “No part of the show is specific to any particular country. I play to progressive audiences across the world who are open to comedy. I’m talking about ideas that Austrians and Australians can get. It’s designed for everyone.”Eddie Izzard performs at Metro Radio Arena on Saturday 4th May.

www.eddieizzard.com

Here’s something we’ve just learnt – Seven Stories has the largest Enid Blyton collection in the UK – original illustrations and manuscripts that are safe for future generations.Which is why it makes sense for Seven Stories to give you a chance to immerse yourself in the stories and worlds created by Enid Blyton, so you’ll be adventuring with the Famous Five, discovering Toyland with Noddy, escaping to The Magic Faraway Tree and then heading off to Green Hedges for tea.For anyone not familiar with Enid I bet that sentence messed with your head a bit.You’ll even get to view those rarely seen original treasures from the collection and take part in the ‘white glove experience’ while combing the special Seven Stories archive, and meet the experts who bring this unique collection to life and see how they keep these works preserved forever.Starting on Thursday 9th May, there’s three other dates where you’ll have a chance of exploring the Enid way – namely Sunday 19th May, Thursday 6th and Sunday 23rd June. The exhibition runs at Seven Stories from Saturday 4th May until April 2014.

www.sevenstories.org.uk

MYSTERY, MAGIC AND MIDNIGHT FEASTS

I PLAY TO PROGRESSIVE

AUDIENCES ACROSS THE WORLD WHO ARE OPEN TO

COMEDY

EDDIE IZZARD VISITS NEWCASTLE

Main Image courtesy of

GASP Photography

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If weddings are onyour mind this Spring

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Newcastle Racecourse is the setting for the Loved Up wedding fair on Sunday 5th & Monday 6th May, brought to you with Newcastle Racecourse and Loved Up magazine.

We are excited about bringing you the best suppliers and ideas to make your wedding day unforgettable. We hope you leave feeling invigorated, inspired and excited to plan your big day. Loved up at Newcastle Racecourse will follow in the footsteps of Loved Up magazine and continue to team up with the best suppliers, venues, event managers and planners to be able to offer visitors a spectacularly comprehensive guide to weddings in the North East. It’s a show not to be missed!!

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BEST PLACE FOR BROWSING IN NEWCASTLEBoots. An oldie but a goodie. Great for the girlie girls, you can spends ages simply choosing a shampoo!FIONA SIMPSON, 16, BYKER

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After 14 years of working in comedy I found myself last Sunday doing a comedy first. Martin Mor had asked me to take part in his kids show at The Stand comedy club. I’ve performed in front of stag parties, baying mobs and 2,000 Hells Angels and none of that was filling me with as much fear as doing this show.So I started putting together some ideas when it struck me that what I absolutely needed to make this work was something I could hold in my hand that would make fart noises. An hour later I found myself in a magic shop finding it difficult to look the owner in the eye as I asked if such a device existed. He replied, “I think sir, what you are after is the remote control fart machine.” I was delighted at this and said, “Sir, had I known that such a thing as the remote control fart machine existed I would have been here years ago.”The remote control fart machine is exactly what it says on the tin. A small speaker that makes very realistic fart noises via a remote control. As I was experimenting with it at home I then decided what I needed to complete the act was a magic wand. That way I could create the illusion of pointing the wand at the kids and casting fart spells. My very understanding wife just sighed and when I returned from my show that night a wand was waiting for me.The show was as terrifying as I thought it would be and we were all having to deal with a very boisterous birthday party who had been left in the audience as mums and dads hit the shops.The fart machine went well, but the highlight for me was when I asked a small boy if mum and dad got drunk on holiday. He said, “Yeah they do…and we all end up in A and E.”That’s what’s great about kids. Their brutal honesty! John Scott performs at The Stand in Newcastle on Wednesday 15th Maywww.thestand.co.uk

JOHN SCOTTNORTH EAST COMEDIAN

THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT

Here at NE1, we’ve seen a few businesses celebrate their first birthday of late. The Stand threw a big party, Pasqualinos unveiled a daunting new oven, and now 9Bar on Grey Street has gone and doubled its seating capacity.One of the few authentic Italian coffee shops in town, 9Bar is owned by Italio-Geordies Aldo, Cristina and Joseph De Giorgi, and quickly became one of the city’s best loved hotspots of coffee culture with its arty interior and impressive Italian tapas menu. As well as boasting the “best cheese toastie” around. Cosy and intimate on the inside and nestled snugly next to the Theatre Royal Joseph, who designed the interior himself, has said he “wanted to create something really different” with influences from the family’s home town in Southern Italy. “Our vision has become a reality and we’ve now created an extra 20 seats so that more customers can enjoy the experience.”Already with seating outside for 100 people, there’s even complimentary wi-fi for all customers so you can tell your friends about it while you’re enjoying your risotto balls in breadcrumbs, meatball sliders, or some of the best roasted coffee beans in Newcastle.

www.9barcoffee.co.uk

JEWELLERYVALUATION DAY

EXPERTLYVALUED

Summer is definitely coming, it might have been delayed but now’s the time to start thinking about all the forthcoming bank holidays, and making sure you get the most of the time you have and enjoying whatever it is we end up getting. Come rain or shine!Which is why we’ll bring your attention to Gusto’s not-so-secret Secret Garden parties, running on bank holiday weekends starting in May and running through until August.Opening on Sunday 5th May, expect a candle lit terrace, live DJ’s and cocktail offers – just add sunshine, and it’s a perfect event!Running from 3pm until 9pm, there’s a 2-4-1 cocktail offers on from 5pm until 7pm, Danny

Cameron takes on DJ duties on Sunday 5th May, with James Cottle serving up his music on Sunday 26th May, Sunday 2nd June, Saturday 20th July and the last big bang on Sunday

25th August.Depending on your

viewpoint, Saturday 20th July coincides

with both Uni graduation days so this is a graduation special – and who doesn’t want to rejoice with

newly educated youngsters/those

who didn’t make the grade out supporting their

friends while dripping tears into a mojito?We’re certain that these events will bring a much-needed touch of glamour to bank holiday weekends this summer!

www.gustorestaurants.co.uk

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UNTIL FRIDAY 10TH MAY

Convention Habit Or Custom. Our everyday conventions, habits and customs may feel normal to us, while we may perceive another’s as unfamiliar or alien because they are different and vice versa. Psychotherapist Alfred Adler observed that the only normal people you know are the ones you don’t know very well. Suggesting that our notion of normal is a concept projected upon another. To explore the complexities of our everyday conventions, habits and customs Lloyd and Wilson will construct a hospitable environment loosely based on the Public House which will host a programme of scheduled and un-scheduled events from a diverse spectrum of individuals, groups and collectives. NewBridge Space, Norham House, 12 Newbridge Street West, Newcastle. www.thenewbridgeproject.com

UNTIL FRIDAY 17TH MAY

Hughie O’Donoghue. Personal liberty and transformation emerge as themes alongside other subjects that have preoccupied O’Donoghue over the last three decades. History, memory and identity are all embodied in the paintings with layers of history echoing the layers of paint, which slowly reveal their recent past and ancient secrets. University Gallery, Northumbria University, Sandyford Road, Newcastle. www.northumbria.ac.uk/universitygallery

UNTIL SATURDAY 18TH MAY

A Thousand Words. Exhibition curated by Gallery Studies students from Newcastle University’s International Centre for Culture and Heritage Studies, taken from the Hatton Gallery and Laing Art Gallery collections. Hatton Gallery, Newcastle University. www.ncl.ac.uk/hatton

EC Davies: A Stitch In Time. In her new exhibition ‘A stitch in time’, EC Davies is showing a selection of new works including video, animation, print, photographs and sewn objects. Davies

YOUR COMPREHENSIVE LISTINGS GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON IN NEWCASTLE CITY CENTRE THIS FORTNIGHT

LISTINGS

GUSTO BANK HOLIDAY GARDEN

PARTIES

MY TOP FIVE

TOP 5 BEST BARGAINS1. Books For Amnesty on Westgate Road always has some proper gems. Some great hardbacks and coffee table books to make my house look trendy too!2. Attica Vintage on George Street, just off High Bridge, has some brilliant stuff. From quirky homeware to some great vintage clothing, there’s always a bargain to be had!3. Al’s Musique Boutique at Demonbarber, again on High Bridge, is a treasure trove of strange musical instruments and some great records. And I can get my hair cut for barely a tenner4. Northumberland Arms off Northumberland Street has got some great food offers on, it’s also the perfect place to escape the Missus when she’s shopping!5. Cash Converters on Clayton Street. Frequented by some dubious characters on occasion, it’s actually my favourite people watching place!

ANDREW WATSON 35, BLYTH

ARTPERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

Northern Spirit: 300 Years of Art from the North East. This major new permanent display will showcase nationally and internationally-important work by artists and makers from the North East. Laing Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing

18th and 19th Century Collection . The gallery’s most important works are displayed in this beautiful gallery. Laing Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing

Sixty Glorious Years. A new exhibition that celebrates the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and shows how the region has changed. City Library, Book Gallery, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk

Paul Noble Marble Hall. Turner Prize 2012 nominee, Paul Noble’s installation at the Laing Art Gallery includes his large-scale Villa Joe wool tapestry that is the centrepiece of Paul Noble Marble Hall display. Laing Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing

UNTIL FRIDAY 3RD MAY

North East Wildlife Photography Awards. A new exhibition featuring amazing photography by the winners and runners up in the North East Wildlife Photography Awards. Great North Museum: Hancock, Barras Bridge, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum

UNTIL SATURDAY 4TH MAY

Ravi Zupa. Ravi Zupa’s work appears to be collage, but it is almost all hand painted. Mythology, warfare, hip hop and sexuality collide in a riot of colour. The Colorado artist is also a dab hand at sculpture and the only marionette maker on The Outsiders’ roster. The Outsiders, Newcastle Quayside. www.theoutsiders.net/exhibitions

UNTIL THURSDAY 9TH MAY

Andrea Roberts: Traces Of Time. Andrea Roberts’ textiles and drawing unfold internal thoughts and investigate physical and psychological spaces. Her pen and ink drawings record sinewy shadows of Northumbrian trees and make reference to corporeal networks and traceries of time passing. Newcastle Arts Centre, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk

works with images of herself and found objects that reflect and communicate aspects of her thought processes through the act of making. Vane, Commercial Union House, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle. www.vane.org.uk

UNTIL SUNDAY 19TH MAY

Timecasting. Timecasting is a new large-scale kinetic drawing installation by Newcastle based artist, Nick Kennedy. Developed from the artist’s wider interests in the notions of chance, order, control and the role of the systems in our understanding and perception of the world, Timecasting can be seen as an experiment in recording time and making it visible through a mechanised drawing process. The installation consists of a number of autonomous drawing devices, growing week by week to mirror the passage of time. Operating continuously throughout the three month exhibition period, each of these Timecasts will trace out a delicate graphite form on the paper it rests on. Laing Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing

UNTIL TUESDAY 21ST MAY

The Hancocks: Scientists In The Studio. This exhibition is the first display of its kind to explain the name above the Great North Museum: Hancock’s door by introducing the people of the North East to John, Albany and Mary Jane Hancock. British and international MA students from Newcastle University’s Museum Studies programme have worked with the Great North Museum: Hancock and the Natural History Society of Northumbria on this project that will be launched in the Living Planet Gallery. Great North Museum: Hancock, Barras Bridge, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum

UNTIL SATURDAY 25TH MAY

Welcome On Board. Welcome On Board is the result of a photographic survey, conducted in the ports of Marseilles, Sete, Dakar, Istanbul and Algeciras which explores the living conditions of abandoned seafarers. There will be a free talk with the photographer at 2pm on Saturday 6th April. The Side, Newcastle. www.amber-online.com

UNTIL SUNDAY 26TH MAY

Sunlit Pleasures: Painting In Newlyn & St Ives. An exhibition of work featuring the Newlyn School, an art colony of artists based in the small Cornish fishing village from 1880 until early Twentieth Century. Laing Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing

UNTIL SUNDAY 2ND JUNE

David Jablonowski. David Jablonowski

WHY DID THE GOLFER WEAR TWO PAIRS OF

PANTS?IN CASE HE GOT A

HOLE IN ONE

CHRISTINE FOGERTY, 23, SOUTH SHIELDS

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BRINGING A MUCH-

NEEDED TOUCH OF GLAMOUR TO BANK HOLIDAY WEEKENDS THIS SUMMER

BEST PLACE FOR A FREE DATE IN NEWCASTLEThe Discovery Museum. There is a really fun games bit upstairs, which is meant for kids but great for all!SHEENA FORSTER, 19, NORTH SHIELDS

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LISTINGS LISTINGSNightclub, Units 3 & 4, Grainger Quarter, Newcastle. www.bambunewcastle.co.uk

FRIDAY 10TH MAY

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

World HQ Uplifting Grooves, 11pm. World Headquarters, Carliol Square, Newcastle. www.welovewhq.com

SATURDAY 11TH MAY

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. Apartment Luxe Bar, Collingwood Street, Newcastle. www.apartment-luxebar.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

World HQ Uplifting Grooves, 11pm, World Headquarters, Carliol Square, Newcastle. www.welovewhq.com

SUNDAY 12TH MAY

Rhythm Factory, 10pm, £3. Bambu Nightclub, Units 3 & 4, Grainger Quarter, Newcastle. www.bambunewcastle.co.uk

MONDAY 13TH MAY

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 14TH MAY

NE Underground, 10pm, free. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY

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 1ST MAY

RED RAW FEAT. Nick Cranston,

Matt Reed, 7pm, £2. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

THURSDAY 2ND MAY

THE THURSDAY SHOW FEAT. John Moloney, Steffen Peddie, Carly Smallman, Alex Boardman, 7pm, £10. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

OUR PICK OF THE BEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE THIS FORTNIGHT

RECOMMENDS

COMEDYThe World Famous Winky Brothers. If you like to sip your comedy through a crazy straw and enjoy laughing at idiots then come along to The Stand Newcastle for a brand new variety show featuring, now defunct, 1950’s acrobatic troupe The World Famous Winky Brothers. That’s right! The World Famous Winky Brothers are back, as if they never went away, with a brand new show featuring songs, sketches, jokes, games and fabulous prizes gleaned from the top charity shops the world has to offer. The World Famous Winky Brothers; you’d have to be as stupid as they are to miss it! The Winky’s will be brought to life by the following festival of fools; Gavin Webster, Ben Crompton, Alfie Joey and Seymour Mace. Sunday 5th May at The Stand, High Bridge, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

MUSICNin9 Mil9 Reggae Festival. The Head of Steam host the Nin9 Mil9 Reggae Festival, with a host of talent from the North East and beyond. Featuring Authority Zero and Random Hand, Deep Thinkers, Too Spicy, Alta Vida, Hassle and a host of other musicians across the weekend. There’s a Bob Marley Tribute day featuring Spooky Jefferson’s Ideal Lunchbox, Zico, Jody Bigfoot, M’ad Kings In The Making among others, the Sublevel 2 and Serenity Sounds afterparty and a special version of their Monday Night Reggae Party. From Friday 10th until Monday 13th May at Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk

TALKS & WORKSHOPSSay Cheese! Photographic Weekend. To celebrate BALTIC’s nomination for The Art Fund Museum of the Year 2013, BALTIC will host Say Cheese! an open photographic weekend. The gallery will be inviting visitors to take photos throughout the building and galleries to find the best photograph of BALTIC. From Saturday 4th until Monday 6th May at BALTIC 39, High Bridge, Newcastle. www.balticmill.com/39

ONE-OFF EVENTSNewcastle Does Vintage With rails and rails of the finest vintage closing and homewares, the vintage stall holders are hand-picked and offer a wealth of knowledge gained from years of experience with each one bringing their quality, affordable vintage clothing, jewellery and accessories. As well as the fantastic vintage stalls, there’s tea rooms, workshops and more on offer. Monday 6th May at Theatre Royal, Grey Street, Newcastle. www.facebook.com/newcastledoesvintage

STAGELive Witness. There are sights audiences never see. Voices heard only in earpieces. People that stay invisible, sharing their own stories in the darkness. Join Live Theatre for a theatrical tour that reveals the secrets of the theatre. Discover the laughter, memories and characters in unexpected places on a journey through Live Theatre’s beautiful buildings, old and new. Prepare to be entertained and enchanted by a promenade performance that opens doors, draws back curtains, listens at windows and tells tales. 6.30pm, £12. From Tuesday 14th until Saturday 25th May at Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Newcastle. www.live.org.uk

makes work which investigates the history and potential of communication in visual culture. His sculptures, films and installations explore cultural aesthetics, display systems and information transfer, from calligraphic manuscripts to TV advertising and the world wide web. BALTIC Centre For Contemporary Art, Gateshead. www.balticmill.com

UNTIL SUNDAY 16TH JUNE

Sun, Wind And Weather. Landscape paintings from the Laing Art Gallery eclectic collection. Laing Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing

UNTIL SUNDAY 23RD JUNE

Matt Calderwood: Paper Over The Cracks. Matt Calderwood is known for his often perilous performances, sculpture and film works. Calderwood’s carefully controlled sculptures rely on counterbalance and friction to keep them steady, transforming everyday household items such as buckets, wine glasses, basketballs, shovels, into something extraordinary and seemingly close to collapse. For his solo exhibition at BALTIC 39, his first in a public gallery in the UK, Calderwood will create a series of ambitious new sculptures which explore decaying and collapsing systems and the impact of environment and process on simple everyday materials. Weds-Sun 12pm-6pm, free. BALTIC 39, High Bridge, Newcastle. www.balticmill.com/39

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 17TH NOVEMBER

Painted Faces. Painted Faces is an exhibition inspired by the recent acquisition of work by internationally renowned contemporary painter Marlene Dumas, and which depicts the talented singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse. This exhibition expands upon one of the main themes of Dumas’ work; the relationship between art and female beauty. Dumas’ ‘Back To’ 2011 will be shown alongside other works on paper from the collection. Laing Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing

CLUBSWEDNESDAY 1ST MAY

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 2ND MAY

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. Apartment Luxe Bar, Collingwood Street, Newcastle. www.apartment-luxebar.com

FRIDAY 3RD MAY

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. Apartment Luxe Bar, Collingwood Street, Newcastle. www.apartment-luxebar.com

World HQ Uplifting Grooves, 11pm. World Headquarters, Carliol Square, Newcastle. www.welovewhq.com

SATURDAY 4TH MAY

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. Apartment Luxe Bar, Collingwood Street, Newcastle. www.apartment-luxebar.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

The Mos Eisley Club Experience: May The 4th Be With You, 11pm, free. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk

World HQ Uplifting Grooves, 11pm, World Headquarters, Carliol Square, Newcastle. www.welovewhq.com

SUNDAY 5TH MAY

Hideout Sunday Soul w/ DJ Dom, 8pm, free. The Living Room, Grey Street, Newcastle. www.thelivingroom.co.uk

Rhythm Factory, 10pm, £3. Bambu Nightclub, Units 3 & 4, Grainger Quarter, Newcastle. www.bambunewcastle.co.uk

MONDAY 6TH MAY

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 7TH MAY

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

Sublevel 2: NE Underground, 10pm, free. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 8TH MAY

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 9TH MAY

Hipshakers, 10pm, free. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk

Quids>In, 10.30pm, £1. Bambu

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LISTINGSSATURDAY 11TH MAY

CHILDREN’S FILM CLUB: Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (10.30am)

SUNDAY 12TH MAY

35 YEARS OF SWINGBRIDGE FILM AND VIDEO: Whose Culture Is It? + Q&A (1.10pm) BOLSHOI BALLET VIA SATELLITE: Romeo & Juliet (4pm)

MONDAY 13TH MAY

SILVER SCREEN: I’m So Excited (12pm)

TUESDAY 14TH MAY

TYNESIDE BAR FREE FILM WEEK: Luc Besson Week (9.10pm)

WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY

BRINGING IN BABY: Star Trek Into Darkness (11am)

THE SIDE CINEMATHE SIDE, NEWCASTLEwww.amber-online.com

CULTURE LABSPACE 4/5, KINGS WALKNEWCASTLE UNIVERSITYNEWCASTLE

THURSDAY 9TH MAY

CINEMA POLITICA: Queen Of The Sun (6.30pm)

LYHNORTHUMBERLAND ROADNEWCASTLE www.theheadofsteam.co.uk

EVERY MONDAY

Movies from 7pm

EMPIRE CINEMATHE GATE, NEWGATE STREETNEWCASTLE0871 471 4714www.empirecinemas.co.uk KIDS

PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

4D Motion Ride: Hover Chase. A high octane adventure during which state of the art hover bikes and their riders are pushed to their limits as they vie for pole position in a race that sees them travelling through tricky terrains and landscapes. Life Science Centre, Times Square, Newcastle. www.life.org.uk

Planetarium. New production The Sun Show joins We Are Aliens and Naughty Monsters Explore The Planets at Life Science Centre’s stunning Planetarium. Take a look at our nearest star, the Sun.

Here on Earth its warmth and light are vital to life as we know it, but is our star really that remarkable compared to the billions of others in our galaxy? Life Science Centre, Times Square, Newcastle. www.life.org.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 fun, 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

WEDNESDAY 1ST MAY

Bombastic: Magic Doors. Bombastic specialises in creating magical theatrical productions for young people, combining dance, theatre and animation. This event is suitable for ages 4-7. 1.30pm & 5pm, £6. Dance City, Temple Street, Newcastle. www.dancecity.co.uk

SATURDAY 4TH MAY 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

SATURDAY 4TH MAY

Saturday Storytime. Come and meet the Great North Mouse for storytime sessions in the Mouse House with Gallery Interpreter Kathryn. 10.30am & 11.30am, free. Great North Museum: Hancock, Barras Bridge, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum

Saturday Art Class. On the first Saturday of each month, come and join us in some Saturday art fun for the over 8s! Work with an artist to develop different art techniques, using the Laing’s exhibitions as inspiration. 10.30am-12pm. Laing Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing

FRIDAY 10TH MAY

Baby Boogie Woogie! Go on a musical story adventure and get down with a good old baby boogie woogie! Toddle waddle and dance along to our favourite songs and stories in a super sensory

FRIDAY 3RD MAY

Anthony J Brown, David Hadingham, John Moloney, 7pm. Hyena Comedy Club, Leazes Lane, Newcastle. www.thehyena.com

Micky Flanagan, 8pm. Newcastle City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlecityhall.org

THE FRIDAY SHOW FEAT. John Moloney, Steffen Peddie, Carly Smallman, Alex Boardman, 7pm, £12. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

SATURDAY 4TH MAY

Anthony J Brown, David Hadingham, John Moloney, 7pm. Hyena Comedy Club, Leazes Lane, Newcastle. www.thehyena.com

Eddie Izzard: Force Majeure, 7pm, £35. Metro Radio Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle. www.metroradioarena.co.uk

Jimmy Carr, 8pm. Newcastle City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlecityhall.org

THE SATURDAY SHOW FEAT. John Moloney, Steffen Peddie, Carly Smallman, Alex Boardman, 7pm, £15. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

SUNDAY 5TH MAY

John Maloney, Steffen Peddie, Carly Smallman, Gavin Webster, 7pm, £10. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

THE WORLD FAMOUS WINKY BROTHERS FEAT. Gavin Webster, Ben Crompton, Alfie Joey, Seymour Mace, 1pm, £4. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

MONDAY 6TH MAY

Steffen Peddie’s Chat Show Thing, 7pm, £3. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

TUESDAY 7TH MAY

Gary Delaney: Purist, 7pm, £10. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

Stand Up Comedy Course Final Show, 8pm, £5. Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Newcastle. www.live.org.uk

WEDNESDAY 8TH MAY

RED RAW FEAT. Pierre Novellie, Lee Kyle, 7pm, £2. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

Stand Up Comedy Course Final Show, 8pm, £5. Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Newcastle. www.live.org.uk

THURSDAY 9TH MAY

THE THURSDAY SHOW FEAT. Seymour Mace, Lloyd Langford, Si Buglass, Abi Roberts, Martin Mor, 7pm, £10. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

FRIDAY 10TH MAY

Andy White, Mike Milligan, Sally Anne Haywood, 7pm. Hyena Comedy Club, Leazes Lane, Newcastle. www.thehyena.com

THE FRIDAY SHOW FEAT. Seymour Mace, Lloyd Langford, Si Buglass, Abi Roberts, Martin Mor, 7pm, £11. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

SATURDAY 11TH MAY

Andy White, Mike Milligan, Sally Anne Haywood, 7pm. Hyena Comedy Club, Leazes Lane, Newcastle. www.thehyena.com Terry Alderton: Series 4, 8.30pm, £12. Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Newcastle. www.live.org.uk

THE SATURDAY SHOW FEAT. Seymour Mace, Lloyd Langford, Si Buglass, Abi Roberts, Martin Mor, 7pm, £15. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

SUNDAY 12TH MAY

GAVIN WEBSTER’S NORTHUMBRIAN ASSEMBLY FEAT. Lloyd Langford, Anthony Young, 7pm, £6. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

NEWCASTLE KIDS COMEDY SHOW FEAT. Martin Mor, 12pm, £4. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

MONDAY 13TH MAY

The Suggestibles, 7pm, £3. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY

RED RAW FEAT. Paul Currie, John Scott, 7pm, £2. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

FILMTYNESIDE CINEMAPILGRIM STREET, NEWCASTLE0845 217 9909tynesidecinema.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 1ST MAY

BRINGING IN BABY: Home (11am)

THURSDAY 2ND MAY

TYNESIDE BAR FREE FILM WEEK: Pedro Almodovar Week (9.10pm)

STARTS FRIDAY 3RD MAY

I’m So Excited White Elephant Gimme The Loot

SATURDAY 4TH MAY

CHILDREN’S FILM CLUB: Finding Nemo (10.30am)

SUNDAY 5TH MAY

F*** For Forest 35 YEARS OF SWINGBRIDGE FILM AND VIDEO: State Of The Region + Q&A (3.10pm)

MONDAY 6TH MAY

CULT CLASSIC: The Evil Dead (8.45pm)

TUESDAY 6TH MAY

LANGUAGE CAFE: I’m So Excited (6.30pm) TYNESIDE BAR FREE FILM WEEK: Star Trek Week (9.10pm)

WEDNESDAY 8TH MAY

F*** For Forest BRINGING IN BABY: (11am)

STARTS THURSDAY 9TH MAY

Star Trek Into Darkness

THURSDAY 9TH MAY

TYNESIDE BAR FREE FILM WEEK: Star Trek Week (9.10pm)

STARTS FRIDAY 10TH MAY

A Hijacking

FRIDAY 10TH MAY

TYNESIDE BAR FREE FILM WEEK: Star Trek Week (9.10pm)

inebriated mayhem. But Tim’s intuition senses something more sinister at play...8pm, £5. Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Newcastle. www.live.org.uk

Footstorm. A new era of Irish dance is born! Seven of the world’s best modern Irish dancers have combined forces to smash boundaries, heralding an awe-inspiring new era in Irish dance. Dance group Prodijig’s powerful and unique performance style has already captivated the UK and Ireland. The group fuse Irish dancing with more modern moves to present world-class crowd pleasing style, powerful, heart-stopping moves and magnificent energy. 7.30pm, £35-£17.50. Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.millvolvotynetheatre.co.uk

UNTIL FRIDAY 3RD MAY

Taming Of The Shrew. Ed Hall’s internationally acclaimed all-male company Propeller returns to Newcastle following their highly praised productions of Henry V and The Winter’s Tale. In The Taming Of The Shrew, two, disguised, competing suitors clamour for the hand of beautiful Bianca whilst gold digging Petruchio agrees to marry viciously ill-tempered Kate sight unseen. The difference between marrying for love and marrying for money, however, becomes increasingly difficult to judge. This brash, brutal and darkly comic story pulls no punches. 7.30pm, from £9. Theatre Royal, Grey Street, Newcastle. www.theatreroyal.co.uk

SATURDAY 4TH MAY

Rat Race. A pack of intrepid improvisers battle it out to see who will be crowned King or Queen Rat. In a series of theatrical challenges that pit rat against rat, one-by-one, the brave performers will be swept off the stage until only one remains. Who will run off with the golden cheese? You decide! 8pm, £5. Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Newcastle. www.live.org.uk

UNTIL SATURDAY 4TH MAY

Gaslight On Grey Street. Set in 1854, actresses Emily and Fanny await the homecoming of Julia St. George to the Theatre Royal Newcastle. 7.30pm. Theatre Royal, Grey Street, Newcastle. www.theatreroyal.co.uk

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LISTINGSNorthern Sinfonia: Dean’s Beethoven, 7.30pm, £32-£10. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

FRIDAY 10TH MAY

Authority Zero, Random Hand, 10pm, £3. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk

Billy Ocean, 7.30pm. Newcastle City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlecityhall.org

Electronic Voice Phenomena, 8pm, £10. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Joonipah, Route 94, James Fenner, James Kirby, 11pm. World Headquarters, Carliol Square, Newcastle. www.welovewhq.com

Union J, Misha B, Charlie Brown, Nina Nesbitt, Loveable Rogues, 7.30pm, £13.50. Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.millvolvotynetheatre.co.uk

SATURDAY 11TH MAY

Bob Marley Tribute feat. Spooky Jefferson’s Ideal Lunchbox, Zico, Richi Fowler, Sophia & Beth, Sublevel 2 Reggae Vibes, Jman, Jody Bigfoot, M’ad Kings In The Making, 2pm, £3. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk

Newcastle University Student Orchestra Spring Concert, 7.30pm, £5/£3. St Nicholas Cathedral, St Nicholas Square, Newcastle. www.stnicholascathedral.co.uk

Then Jerico, Mike Marlin, 6.30pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk

The Ravenswood Singers & Opera Live present: Opera To Operetta, 7.30pm, £17. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

The Sage Gateshead’s Young Musicians Programme Concert of String Music, 3pm, £3. The Lit & Phil, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.litandphil.org.uk

SUNDAY 12TH MAY

Deep Thinkers, Hassle, Serenity Sounds, Lively Up DJs, Bone Doctor, 2pm, £3. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk

Jeremiah Ferrari, Too Spicy, Alta Vida, Pikey Beats, 8pm, £5. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk

Northern Sinfonio: Epitaphs, 8pm, £16. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square,

Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

The Specials, 7pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk

MONDAY 13TH MAY

Everyone Deserves Music: Piano & Friends, 1pm, £7.50. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Everyone Deserves Music: Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra, 8pm, £7.50. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Final Year Music Student Recitals feat. Sarah Bolt, Laura Davison, 11am, free. King’s Hall, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University. www.ncl.ac.uk/events/kings-hall

OMD, 7pm, £32.50. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

The Keelers, 7.30pm, £6. The Lit & Phil, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.litandphil.org.uk

TUESDAY 14TH MAY

Final Year Music Student Recitals feat. Louiza Patsia, Dafydd Williams, Harriet Amos, Andrew Taylor, Hedd Thomas, 11am, free. King’s Hall, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University. www.ncl.ac.uk/events/kings-hall

Over The Bridge, 7.30pm, £7.50. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY

Steve Hackett: Genesis Revisited, 7.30pm, £26.50-£24.50. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

STAGEWEDNESDAY 1ST MAY

Mess. Josephine is putting on a play - Boris and Sistahl help. It’s about anorexia. But don’t let that put you off. Unflinchingly they confront big issues (and extremly tiny ones). Today they will tackle a particularly thin elephant in the room. Obsession, addiction and not wanting to get out of bed: a play with songs from You’re Not Like Other Girls Chrissy creator Caroline Horton. 7.30pm, £14-£10. Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Newcastle. www.live.org.uk

THURSDAY 2ND MAY

Staggered. Tim was unsure what to expect from his brother-in-law’s stag do, but a chance encounter with the Stag’s lager-swilling and self-titled ‘best mate’ - the mysterious Mr. Jazz - leads to

session for babies and their grown-ups. 2pm. Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. www.sevenstories.org.uk

MUSICWEDNESDAY 1ST MAY

Bust A Move, 11pm. World Headquarters, Carliol Square, Newcastle. www.welovewhq.com

Chris Wood, 8pm, £16.50-£14.50. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

THURSDAY 2ND MAY

Artful, 11pm. World Headquarters, Carliol Square, Newcastle. www.welovewhq.com

Leona Lewis, 7.30pm. Newcastle City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlecityhall.org

Paul Edis Sextet, 1.10pm, free. King’s Hall, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University. www.ncl.ac.uk/events/kings-hall

So What Robot, The Little Kicks, Maps Are Fiction, 7.30pm, £3. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk

Student Performances feat. Emily Rutherford, Melissa Whitehead, Louiza Patsia, Matt Campbell, 4pm, free. King’s Hall, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University. www.ncl.ac.uk/events/kings-hall

Tom Paxton, 8pm, £24.50-£21.50. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

FRIDAY 3RD MAY

Boiler Shop Steamer feat. The King Bees, The Last Gasp Spasm Jug Band, TC & The Moon Duo, Monkey Junk, 6pm, £2. The Boiler Shop, Sussex Street, Newcastle. www.theboilershopsteamer.com

DJ Marky, 11pm. World Headquarters, Carliol Square, Newcastle. www.welovewhq.com

Fiddles On Fire: Ganesh & Kumaresh, 8pm, £12. The Sage

Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Jazzcotech, 7pm, £5. Hoochie Coochie, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle. www.hoochiecoochie.co.uk

Northern Sinfonia: Fiddle Fantasia, 7.30pm, £26-£10. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

PINS, Post War Glamour Girls, 7.30pm, £7. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk

The Polite Room feat. Holy Moly & The Crackers, Your Casket Or Mine?, Joe Solo, 9.15pm. Tyneside Cinema, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle. www.tynesidecinema.co.uk

The Smyths, 6.30pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk

SATURDAY 4TH MAY

Boiler Shop Steamer feat. live bands, 6pm, £2. The Boiler Shop, Sussex Street, Newcastle. www.theboilershopsteamer.com

Constant Orange, Jon Lloyd, John Thorley, 7.30pm, £3. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk

Dirty Bike UK Tour, 11pm. World Headquarters, Carliol Square, Newcastle. www.welovewhq.com

Fiddles On Fire: As The Crow Flies, Rona & Marit, 2pm, £9. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Fiddles On Fire: Big Family Fiddle Song & Dance, 2pm, £3.50. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Fiddles On Fire Create: New Music For String Quartets, 4.30pm, £9. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Fiddles On Fire: Zapp 4, 6pm, £9. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Fiddles On Fire: Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Hass, VAMM, Casey Driessen, 7.30pm, £18. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Fiddles On Fire: Tim Kilphuis Trio The Gypsy Seasons, 10.45pm, £6. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Joyce Sims, 8pm, £5. Hoochie Coochie, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle. www.hoochiecoochie.co.uk

Lucy Rose, 7.30pm, £12. Northumbria

University Students Union, Sandyford Road, Newcastle. www.mynsu.northumbria.ac.uk

SUNDAY 5TH MAY

Fiddles On Fire: The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc, 1.45pm, £9.50. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Holy Moly & The Crackers, The Chimney Boys, 7.30pm, £5. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk

Spock’s Beard, 6pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk

UK Foo Fighters, Reet Hot Chili Peppers, Green Days, The Karma Heart, 6.30pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk

The Big Reunion feat. 5ive, Blue, Atomic Kitten, B*Witched, Liberty X, 911, The Honeyz, 7pm, £30. Metro Radio Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle. www.metroradioarena.co.uk

The Toy Hearts, Vera Van Heeringen, 8pm, £12. Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Newcastle. www.live.org.uk

MONDAY 6TH MAY

Digits, 7pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk

Tom McRae, 7.30pm, £16.50. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

WEDNESDAY 8TH MAY

Alt-J, Princess Chelsea, Hundred Waters, 7pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk

Loudon Wainwright III, 7.30pm, £26.50. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

THURSDAY 9TH MAY

Drive Through Therapy, 6pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk

Many believe that railways began in 1825 with the opening of the Stockton and Darlington line but ‘Railways before George Stephenson’ reveals a different version of history. Those who are interested in the history of the North East of England will find this talk absorbing for the development of the railway and the steam locomotive are amongst the region’s finest achievements. Les Turnbull is a graduate of Durham and Newcastle Universities who has written extensively on the history of the region. 6pm-7pm. Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk “The corner house with the Aesop over the door”: William Godwin’s Juvenile Library and Publishing for Children in the Early Nineteenth Century’ Each year Seven Stories works with Newcastle University to bring our Collection to life through a series of thought-provoking lectures for lovers of Children’s Literature. With respected and knowledgeable speakers these events highlight some of the most important achievements in Children’s Literature and delve into the history of storytelling and children’s books. 5.30pm, free. Seminar Room 152, Robinson Library, Newcastle University. www.sevenstories.org.uk

THURSDAY 2ND MAY

Silver Surfers. If you’re over 50 and want to learn how to use the internet, send emails and manage files, this is for you! 10.30am-11.30am, free. Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk

Universes. John Barrow, Professor of Mathematical Sciences, University of Cambridge. In this lecture the Director of the Millennium Mathematics Project looks at how cosmologists have been able to predict and understand entire universes. Join him as he follows the discovery of expanding, contracting, bouncing and spinning universes to inflation, the multiverse, and the newest observations about the future fate of our own universe. 5.30pm, free. Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle University. www.ncl.ac.uk/events/public-lectures

FRIDAY 3RD & SATURDAY 4TH MAY

Conference: Victor Pasmore & Richard Hamilton. Victor Pasmore and Richard Hamilton: the artists who made Newcastle a focus for radical innovation and artistic experiment is a two day conference in which leading art historians and alumni from Newcastle University debate the Pasmore/Hamilton legacy. The event will include scholarship, oral history and lively discussion about the art and ideas of the artists who made Newcastle a centre for innovation of radical art and design in the 1950s and 1960s. £40.

Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Newcastle. www.live.org.uk

SATURDAY 4TH, SUNDAY 5TH, MONDAY 6TH MAY

Say Cheese! Photographic Weekend. To celebrate BALTIC’s nomination for The Art Fund Museum of the Year 2013, BALTIC will host Say Cheese! an open photographic weekend. The gallery will be inviting visitors to take photos throughout the building and galleries to find the best photograph of BALTIC. BALTIC 39, High Bridge, Newcastle. www.balticmill.com/39

SATURDAY 4TH MAY

Newcastle Now And Then. Local author Rob Kirkup has recently published a new book, Newcastle Then And Now, revealing the changing faces, buildings and streets of Newcastle during the last century. Comparing the workers of yesteryear with today’s trades-people, along with some famous landmarks and little-known street scenes, this is a wide-ranging look at the city’s absorbing history. 10.30am-12noon, free. Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk

Artisan Bread Making. Ever fancied trying your hand at proper bread making? Let Blackfriars’ master baker show you just how easy it is to make proper artisan bread that is both delicious and nutritious. 10am-4pm, £95pp incl lunch, wine, coffee and various breads to take home. Blackfriars, Friars Street, Newcastle. www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk

TUESDAY 7TH MAY

Recent Discoveries In The Solar System. Session 1 – The Exploration of Mars, part 1 of a series of 4. 7pm-9pm, free. The Lit & Phil, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.litandphil.org.uk

Hangman’s Land. A talk by retired chief superintendent Barry Redfern, who will talk about his research on 18th century crime and punishment in Newcastle, Northumberland and Berwick and his latest book, The Gallow Tree. 2pm-3pm. Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk

Artist’s Talk: Catrin Huber. A free talk by artist Catrin Huber, whose work is on show at the Hatton Gallery. Catrin will discuss her work, which is inspired by Kurt Schwitters’ Merzbarn Wall. 6.30pm, free. Hatton Gallery, Newcastle University. www.ncl.ac.uk/hatton

Ladies 1st Tuesday Lunch Club. Fizz, demo, 3 course lunch, glass of wine and coffee £25pp. Blackfriars, Friars Street, Newcastle. www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 8TH MAY

Living Landscapes Of Northumberland And Tyneside. Lecture. 6pm, free. The Lit & Phil, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.litandphil.org.uk

Derek Walcott. Nobel Peace Prize for Literature winner, poet Derek Walcott will be reading from his work. 7.15pm, £8/£5. King’s Hall, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University. www.ncl.ac.uk/ncla

THURSDAY 9TH MAY

Beginner’s Guide To Researching A Family Tree. If you’ve always wanted to research your family tree, but didn’t know where to begin, this session is the place to start! 6pm-7pm. Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk

What Money Can’t Buy: The Moral Limits Of Markets. Michael J Sandel, Harvard University. Building on the success of his legendary ‘Justice’ course at Harvard, Michael Sandel’s influence as the world’s ‘most relevant living philosopher’ is rapidly expanding worldwide. On stage and in writing, he deploys a unique and charismatic gift for empowering public participation in acute social and moral questions, such as: Should we financially reward children for good marks? Is it ethical to pay people to donate organs? Should a banker be paid more than a nurse? Should Universities give preference to poor applicants? What about hiring mercenaries to fight our wars, outsourcing inmates to for-profit prisons or selling citizenship? With the hardback publication in 2012 of What Money Can’t Buy, Sandel argued that market values have come to define our lives in ways that aren’t good for democracy or the quality of public or private life, and are in danger of corrupting the value we place on things such as children, the environment, and citizenship. From London to South Korea, hundreds, often thousands, flock to hear him speak and politicians are listening. In a period of rapid global cultural and economic change, now more than ever we require the highest quality

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TUESDAY 7TH UNTIL SATURDAY 11TH MAY

The 39 Steps. This blissfully funny show, adapted from the Alfred Hitchcock classic spy thriller, follows the incredible adventures of our handsome hero Richard Hannay, complete with stiff-upper-lip, British gung-ho and a pencil moustache he encounters dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents, and, of course, devastatingly beautiful women. 7.30pm, from £14.50. Theatre Royal, Grey Street, Newcastle. www.theatreroyal.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 8TH UNTIL SATURDAY 11TH MAY

Miss Crispy 1988. A beauty pageant offers the girls on production line two the chance to talk about something other than cheese and onion crisps. An hilarious play set in a North East crisp factory. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Theatre Royal Studio, Grey Street, Newcastle. www.theatreroyal.co.uk

SATURDAY 11TH MAY

Miles Ahead. One of the UK’s most exciting and innovative Jazz theatre companies, Body Of People aka BOP present their groundbreaking contemporary jazz theatre production Miles Ahead. 7.30pm, £15-£13.50. Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.millvolvotynetheatre.co.uk

UNTIL SATURDAY 11TH MAY

Blue Remembered Hills. On an idyllic summer afternoon in wartime, seven children play, tease and fight their day away. Willie is pretending to be a Spitfire, Raymond is dressed as a cowboy and Angela doesn’t want to share her china doll with Audrey. And while John and Peter are vying to be leader of the gang, who is that little boy left alone in the barn...? Amidst their hilarious games and complex friendships the merriment turns sour when they stumble into a sudden and unexpected tragedy that will change their lives forever. Dennis Potter’s charming and profound play captures

humanity, his wicked humour and his fierce intolerance of cruelty, reminding us that no-one is ever truly innocent. 7.30pm, £24-£12.50. Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle. www.northernstage.co.uk

MONDAY 13TH UNTIL SATURDAY 18TH MAY

Midnight Tango. Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace have dazzled television audiences for seven series of the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing with their stunning Tango routines. And now they’re back by incredible popular demand with Midnight Tango – a breathtaking evening bringing all the drama, sensuality and elegance of this most exciting of dance forms to life. 7.30pm, from £15. Theatre Royal, Grey Street, Newcastle. www.theatreroyal.co.uk

TUESDAY 14TH UNTIL SATURDAY 18TH MAY

The Seagull. A play about unrequited love - a story about how we create stories - and one of the greatest plays of the modern era. In The Seagull, Chekhov explores emotion, creativity and romantic conflict with the clarity of a doctor and the heart of a poet. 7.30pm, £24-£12.50. Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle. www.northernstage.co.uk

TUESDAY 14TH UNTIL SATURDAY 25TH MAY

Live Witness. There are sights audiences never see. Voices heard only in earpieces. People that stay invisible, sharing their own stories in the darkness. Join Live Theatre for a theatrical tour that reveals the secrets of the theatre. Discover the laughter, memories and characters in unexpected places on a journey through Live Theatre’s beautiful buildings, old and new. Prepare to be entertained and enchanted by a promenade performance that opens doors, draws back curtains, listens at windows and tells tales. 6.30pm, £12. Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Newcastle. www.live.org.uk

TALKS/WORKSHOPS

EVERY MONDAY

Hot Yoga Level 1. 8.15pm-9.30pm. Newcastle Buddhist Centre, Carliol Square, Newcastle

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

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

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

EVERY FRIDAY

Hot Yoga Level 3 . Masterclass/mixed level. 6.15pm-8.15pm. Newcastle Buddhist Centre, Carliol Square, Newcastle

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

WEDNESDAY 1ST MAY

Gender & Domestic Space. In this lecture, Dr Jarvis, a Reader in Social Geography in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology at Newcastle University talks about her research focusing on urban social geography, particularly housing and urban structure, and the intersection of work, employment and gender relations. 5pm-6pm. Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk

Railways Before George Stephenson.

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SATURDAY 11TH UNTIL FRIDAY 17TH MAY

NE1’s Newcastle Fashion Week. A week of events tailor made for the most fashionable people in Newcastle, here’s your chance to check out what’s hot this season, see and be seen! Various venues in Newcastle. www.getintonewcastle.co.uk/nfw

THURSDAY 9TH MAY

McCoy’s Premier League Darts. 7pm, from £20. Metro Radio Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle. www.metroradioarena.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY

East Meets West Fashion Show. In conjunction with NE1’s Newcastle Fashion Week and the Sunshine Fund, £7 ticket only or £13 ticket, food platter and bottle of wine to share plus wristband for Tup Tup after party and a free bet to win £10 on roulette. G Casino, St James Boulevard, Newcastle. www.grosvenorcasinos.com/local-casinos/newcastle

of public interrogation and debate. 5.30pm, free. Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle University. www.ncl.ac.uk/events/public-lectures

FRIDAY 10TH MAY

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. 2pm. Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk

SATURDAY 11TH MAY

Behind The Scenes Tours Of The Natural Science Stores. This is a rare opportunity to see behind the scenes of the Great North Museum: Hancock in the Resource Centre, based at Newcastle’s Discovery Museum, where thousands of artefacts from the museum’s collections not currently on display are held. Suitable for children minimum age 8 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 10am-12pm, free but booking essential. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum

MONDAY 13TH MAY

Regenerating The West End? From the ‘war on poverty’ to ‘going for growth’. With Judith Green. Judith Green from St James Centre for Heritage & Culture will be presenting an illustrated talk that examines the industrial decline in the West End across the 1960s & 70s and the numerous attempts over the last 30 years to regenerate the area. 1pm-3pm, free. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery

TUESDAY 14TH MAY

Recent Discoveries In The Solar System. Session 2 – Saturn And Its Moons, part 2 of a series of 4. 7pm-9pm, free. The Lit & Phil, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.litandphil.org.uk

Building Dreams - Cragside. Lecture. 6pm, free. The Lit & Phil, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.litandphil.org.uk

Heritage Of Heaton. Alan Morgan delves into the history and heritage of the suburb of Heaton in this fascinating talk by a popular local author. 2pm-3pm. Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk

WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY

Linda France: Border Song. Reading. 7pm, free. The Lit & Phil, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.litandphil.org.uk

Agatha Christie’s The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd. Dr Stacy Gillis, lecturer

in modern and contemporary literature at Newcastle University, discusses Agatha Christie’s most famous detective novel. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, in which the retired Poirot finds himself faced with a locked room of mystery. 5pm-6pm, free. Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk

Tour Of The Costume Store At Discovery Museum. 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 highlig hts from the collections. 10.30am-11.30am, free. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery

ONE-OFF EVENTS

WEDNESDAY 1ST MAY

Curry Quiz Night. In association with Sunshine Fund. Join in with the curry quiz night for the chance to win £250. 7pm, £10 includes food, a drink and a donation to the Sunshine Fund. G Casino, St James Boulevard. www.grosvenorcasinos.com/local-casinos /newcastle

SATURDAY 4TH MAY

Co-operative Childcare Open Day. Have a look around the childcare facilities to see if it’s right for your baby, toddler or pre-schooler. 11am – 2pm. 1 Neville Street, NE1 5DP.thecooperativechildcare.coop

SUNDAY 5TH MAY

Mind Of Kennedy. Enjoy sample dishes accompanied with wine tasting and after dinner entertainment with Kennedy. G Casino, St James Boulevard, Newcastle. www.grosvenorcasinos.com/local-casinos/newcastle

MONDAY 6TH MAY

Newcastle Does Vintage. With rails and rails of the finest vintage closing and homewares, the vintage stall holders are hand-picked and offer a wealth of knowledge gained from years of experience with each one bringing their quality, affordable vintage clothing, jewellery and accessories. As well as the fantastic vintage stalls, there’s tea rooms,

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And so, as all good parties must, the first birthday of NE1 magazine draws to a close (quite literally, as this is the last page), but we hope you’ve enjoyed our inaugural year as much as we have. Are we dwelling on our age though? Goodness no! We’re already plotting both our next 12 months of pristine printed providence and global domination of the alliteration scene. Do be sure to return to us next time though where, like all good one year olds, we’ll be getting our milk teeth into such wonders as the Late Shows, where the city’s venues will be open after hours for one-of-a-kind cultural adventures. Not only that, but the Evolution Festival also comes to town. Now, put that party horn down and get amongst it.

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