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SLAM DUNK!Newcastle Eagles’ Charles Smith on another BBL clean sweep

WHAT’S ON IN NE1

1604 UPFRONT Edinburgh Fringe previews, Mosey music, a gin festival, and more!

08 TRY THISSomething different to keep everyone happy in NE1

11 CAR SHOW NE1’s Newcastle Motor Show

14 STAGE Magic, cabaret, drama and immersive cinema

16 BEACH PARTY NE1’s Quayside Seaside is back!

19 HE’S THE MAN Our guide to celebrating Father’s Day in Toon

22 LISTINGS Your go-to guide to NE1 goings-on

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¡VAMOS! FESTIVALOur guide to Newcastle’s celebration of Latin culture

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We thought we’d heard it all until we heard of Mosey music - the term coined by country singer Daniel Romano, whose cowboy hat and sparkly Western shirts are tempered by his tragicomic songs about heartbreak and hard living. Dodgy genres aside, Romano’s tall tales have an air of authenticity and in his geetar-pickin’ and heavy-hearted croonin’ runs a rich seam of talent. The Cluny, June 12, £10, thecluny.com

A spirit that has seen something of a renaissance of late, here’s your chance to find out more about gin, and sample a few, as the Newcastle Gin Festival returns this month.

With a vast range of fine gins, masterclasses from experts, and live music, the three-day event offers the chance to taste your way through multiple measures of this top tipple. Hic! The CastleGate, June 11-13, £7 ginfestival.co.uk

There’s no need to journey up the A1 for your comedy kicks this summer - let the Edinburgh Festival come to you as The Stand comedy club presents Fringe preview shows on your doorstep.

Kicking off on June 9 with work-in-progress shows from topical firebrand John Scott and local favourite Gavin Webster, the capers continue with Ria Lina and Yianni (June 14), musical comedian Silky and madcap stand-up Seymour Mace (June 16) and Irish housewife Mary Bourke and Tobias Persson (July 5). The Stand June 9-July 5, £8 thestand.co.uk

MOTHER’S RUIN

BEFORE THE FRINGE

SEEGER AND SONSFeminist and activist Peggy Seeger may be classed as a folk singer, but don’t let that label fool you; regarded as something of a revolutionary, the 80 year old musician’s work sparkles with energy and wit, not to mention many broken taboos.

Songs on her recent album, Everything Changes, revolve around life, death, sex, drugs and tragedy, and prove she is getting better with age. She performs at Sage Gateshead with her sons, Neill and Calum MacColl. Sage Gateshead, June 21, £18, sagegateshead.com

The world’s biggest travelling funfair is back on the Town Moor soon, with more than 300 rides and attractions on offer.

Enjoy all the fun of the fair with a stroll down the midway and take in the sights and sounds of terrified teenagers trying not to scream on rollercoasters, taste the teeth-rotting joy of candyfloss, and try your arm at winning one of those giant teddies you have nowhere to keep? Also joining the fun this year, the Newcastle Military Show offers activities and displays June 20-21. Town Moor, June 19-27, free, hoppingsfunfairs.com

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WORD ON THE STREET

AND STRETCH…Happy Yoga Newcastle has moved to Curtis Mayfield House, Carliol Square after celebrating its first

year in business. For more info, including class timetables, go to the website. happyyoganewcastle.com

COME DINE WITH US

The Tyneside Bar Café has launched a monthly fine dining supper club. Its first event, on June 10, celebrates Spanish

cuisine with chef Tom Adlam (£35pp). For more info, including future dates, go to the website. tynesidecinema.co.uk/food-drink

PERFECTLY FORMEDNewcastle’s first micro pub has opened its doors. The Split Chimp, which covers just 775sqft, will be

serving cask ales from local micro breweries and wine produced by paramedic-turned-publican Mark Hall. Arch 11, Forth Street

LET’S ROLL!A new tenpin bowling alley and gym is now open at Eldon Leisure in intu Eldon Square. Part of a £3m project, it’s open daily

and a climbing wall will be added to it later this year. northcountryleisure.org.ukIM

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TOP TONESVocal harmony group The Overtones are every mother’s dream. Good looking, possessed of sugar-sweet vocals, and with four chart-topping albums under their belts (that’s what mums want, right?), the quintet offers a smooth soundtrack of doo-wop, R&B (the good kind) and modern pop music all packaged up in a clean cut, be-suited bundle. The boys know how to put on a show too - a must for fans of 50s sounds and uplifting harmonies. Newcastle City Hall, June 17, from £23.50 newcastlecityhall.org

WE, THE PEOPLE

TRENCH HUMOUR

Ever wondered what would happen if the common or garden voter had their way with the laws of the land?

Comic and activist Mark Thomas plans to find out at The People’s Magna Carta; part stand-up, part audience-participation, the show celebrates the 800-year-old decree and asks the audience to rip it up and start again. Expect revolutionary thoughts and, we’re willing to bet, some oddball ideas.Newcastle City Library June 24, £10 library.newcastle.gov.uk

The trials of war aren’t generally fodder for comedy, but Professor Jane Chapman’s talk on soldiers’ cartoons from WWI shines a satirical light on trench art.

Created by soldiers on the front line, the illustrations voice sqauddies’ feelings about their officers, their food and drink, their leave, military routines and medical services, leading to fascinating social observations of the time. Discovery Museum, June 27, £4 twmuseums.org.uk/discovery

A MAGIC WEEKEND

Super League’s Magic Weekend saw thousands of rugby league fans from across Europe make their way to Newcastle for two action-packed days.The total attendance for the weekend at ST James’ Park, which saw all 12 Super League teams in action, was 67,788 – a new record attendance for the Magic Weekend event, which has been held all over the UK, including at the Millenium and Etihad stadiums.Saturday’s 40,871 crowd also broke the record for the Rugby Football League’s one day attendance.As a well as big crowds in the stadium, the city saw a 37% increase in footfall across Saturday and Sunday - a new record for a major event in Newcastle, beating the previous best (27%) when Olympic football was played at St James’ Park in 2012. There was also a boost for business with an estimated visitor spend of £4.2m and licensees have reported sales up 40-50% while hotel occupancy in the city was at 90%, 25% up on same period last year. Now that’s magic! superleague.co.uk

BETH LAWSON, 19, SCARBOROUGH AND CONNOR REDFORD, 20 HARROGATE, STUDENTS

We went to see Shields at The Cluny recently. It is a small venue and very intimate, the drinks are cheap, and it’s

great for alternative music and local bands. Much better than spending £40 on a big band.

RICH WALKER, 28, HOTEL MANAGER, NEWCASTLE

I’ve been to Baltic a few times recently; it’s got a lovely little restaurant at the top. The exhibitions are always quite unusual.

I saw one which was just underwater sea cables, I didn’t get it but I’m sure people are into that sort of thing.

PAUL WEBB, 23, STUDENT NEWCASTLE

I went to The Stand for Sod The Tories (and have a nice week). I don’t usually watch a lot of political comedy but this was

really funny. I’m a lefty so it was definitely my kind of thing.

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NE1’S STEPHEN PATTERSON LOOKS BACK AT AN AMAZING WEEKEND OF

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PICTURE THISHAVE A LAUGHAs Jesterval comedy festival continues on BALTIC Quays, a host of comic capers are still to come.

The laughs will come thick and fast thanks to speechless comedian Lost Voice Guy, top telly comic Ed Byrne (both June 10), ex-wrestler Lee Kyle (June 11), a rip-roaring variety show featuring the talents of Lili La Scala and The Boy With Tape On His Face (June 12), comedy oddball Paul Foot (June 13) and Teesside talent Patrick Monahan (June 14) to name but a few. See website for full listings.BALTIC Quays, until June 14, prices vary, jesterval.co.uk

TRY THIS TRY THIS

WITH OUR MAN ON THE TERRACES PAUL DIXON

It is extremely difficult to explain the emotion and sense of relief after Newcastle secured their place in the

Premier League for next season. I can only liken it to being the parent of daughters, as I am, and waiting with trepidation at what indeterminate species they are going to bring home from a date, and then he turns out to be pleasant, with at least a rudimentary grasp of our, or any, language.

We shouldn’t have been in that situation anyway - needing a result on the last day of the season to avoid relegation - but if the club didn’t see it coming then they should maybe consider careers in wet fish supplies or beach ball manufacturing, anything but football.

As ever, the summer is the biggest since, well, last summer, so it’s either another opportunity to make a pig’s ear of everything, or realise that the whole purpose is to at least try and reach the pinnacle of our sport.

As with waiting for a daughter’s date, my fingers remain [email protected]

Relive childhood literature loves and introduce your youngsters to some classics thanks to Laing Art Gallery’s new exhibition which displays beautifully illustrated children’s books and much-loved family favourites.

Rare first editions and original artworks will be exhibited, revealing unique works that have been re-illustrated and reinterpreted for new generations. Marvel at Just So Stories, The Iron Man, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, The Wind In The Willows, Paddington Bear plus many more, and get lost among timeless tales. Laing Art Gallery, June 20-September 27, £5 free for under 12s twmuseums.org.uk/laing-art-gallery

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DREW SCOTT (@DREWSCOTTWRITER): @TheFallDaily @RiversideNCL Fantastic live gig tonight ‘THE FALL’ Newcastle Riverside.

BASKETBALL MEGASTORE(@BBALLMEGASTORE):Just been to @CoopChickHouse. Awesome chicken. Good service. Definitely recommend! #ne1

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER

Offering the opportunity for guilt-free parenting, let your youngster learn while they enjoy some new attractions at Life Science Centre.

If you can prise the kids (or yourself) away from the excellent Game On 2.0 computer game exhibition, there’s a collection of anatomy inspired artworks to enjoy in new exhibit Artatomy; In A Spin, which explores the weird world of physics. Or join SpongeBob SquarePants in the Great Jelly Rescue 4D adventure! Life Science Centre £9.95 adults £6.95 2-17s, free for under 2s, life.org.uk

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Petrol heads rejoice - NE1 is bringing some of the world’s most exclusive, expensive, and rarest cars to the heart of the city centre on July 11-12 with the first NE1 Newcastle Motor Show.

Taking place on Grey Street, the free event will see more than 100 cars on display, including showstoppers from the event’s sponsors, which include North East Audi and Benfield Nissan.

As well as head-turning

supercars, there will be rare and unique vehicles on display from collections across the UK, plus two driving simulators, games, and activities for families, retail units and entertainment.

There will also be stunning privately owned cars from across the region on display from Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Bentleys to classic MGs and AC Cobras. Grey Street, July 11-12, free getintonewcastle.co.uk

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NE1’s Adrian Waddell (left) with Benfield Motor Group’s Matthew Squires (centre) and Mark King (right)

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¡VAMOS! FESTIVAL

A HISTORY OF MEXPLOITATION Low budget Mexican cinema of the 60s and 70s holds a special place in many a film buff’s heart. Striking and intricate, movies will be screened every weekday afternoon at the Tyneside’s Bar Café. Enjoy a Latin-inspired menu plus Mexican beers and a vintage playlist on the house stereo.Tyneside Bar Café June 8-12, free

CHOCOLATE NOCHE!Wrap your tastebuds around some sweet delights thanks to Mexican food specialists Little Mexico and students from Newcastle College as they prepare a three-course chocolate-inspired menu.Lifestyle Academy Newcastle College June 10, £25

MIRAR ATRASFlamenco musician Paco Bethencourt has been a Newcastle resident for 10 years, but his debut album, Mirar Atras, harks back to his experiences growing up in Gran Canaria and Madrid. Exploring identity, nostalgia, memories and collaborations, he’s a deft guitarist with a wealth of material under his belt.Bar Loco, June 11, £7

Celebrating the colour and vibrancy of latin culture, ¡VAMOS! combines music, art, food, film, theatre and dance in spectacular fashion. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2015, this truly international event has something for everyone. Shake a tail feather at some of these…

TRANSNATIONAL FIESTA: TWENTY YEARS LATERThe original Transnational Fiesta film, made in 1992, portrayed the celebration of the traditional fiesta for the Virgen del Carmen in the indigenous Andean community of Cabanaconde in Arequipa. A unique event, the festival also featured the participation of a community of US migrants in Maryland. A new film looks at the influence of the migrant community in the region, discussing their economic importance and political and social influence. The screening will also include an introduction with the director, Wilton Martinez.Tyneside Cinema, June 11, free

KID CREOLE & THE COCONUTSGet your dancing shoes on for a spectacular performance from Kid Creole & The Coconuts, who bring their exotic fusion of disco, Latin vibes and big band oompah to Toon. Support musicians include the stunning sounds of The Ladies of Midnight Blue, Latino electro folk band Le Parody, the tropical sounds of Gizmo Varillas and electronica masters Grey Tapes.

During the day, enjoy a picnic on the lawn, complete with classical and contemporary musicians, salsa and zumba

¡VAMOS! FESTIVAL

classes, kids’ games, storytelling, street food stalls and much more.Summerhill Bowling Club, June 13, £13, 5pm (Picnic £3 adults, £2 child, under 7s free, 11am-4pm)

CULTURAL NARRATIVES OF CRISIS & RENEWALClosing the festival, this conference gives you the chance to find out more about the festival’s themes. Cultural production and practices in the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America will come under the microscope, looking at societal crises and alternative practices. Newcastle University June 24-26, £25 ¡VAMOS! Festival, various locations, June 4-14, vamosfestival.com

¡VAMOS! FESTIVAL


COURT IN A DILEMMA MOVIE MAVERICKSClassy drama abounds at Theatre Royal this month thanks to arrival of the West End smash hit 12 Angry Men.

Made famous by the 1957 three-time Academy Award nominated film starring Henry Fonda, the courtroom thriller tells the tale of a jury whose legal dilemma erupts into a dangerous and nail-biting climax. A powerful production with a top-notch cast (including Shirley Valentine actor Tom Conti and Corrie’s Andrew Lancel), it’ll keep you on the edge of your seat! Theatre Royal, June 15-20, from £14 theatreroyal.co.uk

For a truly unique cinematic experience, look no further than Live Live Cinema’s 4D movie experience.

The New Zealand-based musical mavericks marry live action and a musical score with film screenings to dazzling effect. Roger Corman’s 1960 cult film Little Shop Of Horrors will play on stage while four performers lip sync along to multiple characters, create a brand new score and provide sound effects in what promises to be a break-neck performance unlike any you’ve encountered. Feed me, Seymour! Sage Gateshead, June 23, £16.50 sagegateshead.com

STAGE STAGE

We bet you’ve still got that Paul Daniels magic set in the loft, so join the much-loved magician up close and personal as he puts his skills to the test thanks to the return of Quayside Cabaret.

Britain’s favourite magician, alongside his faithful assistant and missus the lovely Debbie McGee, will join Newcastle magician and contortionist Chris Cross for an evening of illusion, comedy and glamour. A Q&A will provide the opportunity to find out where Paul really keeps his rabbit. Prima Ristorante June 17-18, £45 including 3 course meal, primarestaurant.co.uk

AND THAT’S MAGIC!

The Toon’s top cabaret venue promises a night out like no other at its dazzling summer show.

The inimitable Betty Legs Diamond will be accompanied by Miss Rory and the Broadway Dancers for Boulevard’s most stunning show yet, featuring breathtaking costumes, amazing choreography and side-splitting humour.

Selections from well-known musicals and much-loved tracks from the 1920s to the modern day will leave you cheering for more amidst an explosion of feathers. Irresistible! Boulevard, Friday-Sunday June 19-September 19, from £5 boulevardnewcastle.co.uk

SUMMER SPARKLE


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WE DO LIKE TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE! NE1’s Quayside Seaside is back and bigger than ever, so grab your bucket and spade and catch some rays.

The pop-up beach on the banks of the Tyne has golden sand, palm trees, a volleyball court, deckchairs, plus some new additions for 2015.

There’s a new kids’ climbing wall in the style of a ship’s masts and rigging, candy-striped beach huts, an extended decking area, and a mini stage open to buskers and performers.

As well as being open daily for sunbathing and sandcastles, regular activities include free weekly volleyball taster sessions supported by NE1 and delivered by Volleyball England. For a full list of activities, check the website. Quayside, free, until October 10 www.getintonewcastle.co.uk

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FATHER’S DAYThere’s more to Father’s Day than a rubbish card with a car on it and a bottle of booze. Why not treat your Dad to a top meal, a night out, or a tour around St. James’ Park? Here’s our handy guide to the best the Toon has on offer for a top Dad like yours…


STEAK NIGHT Top telly chef Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse offers up a feast of a Sunday lunch, with the usual roasts plus some quality native breed beef steaks too. Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill, June 21, from £25 mpwsteakhousenewcastle.co.uk

TOON TOUR Where better to spend Father’s Day than Dad’s place of worship. Treat him to Sunday lunch at St James’ Park followed by a mini tour. St James’ Park, June 21, from £15.95, nufc.co.uk HISTORY BROUGHT TO LIFE Appeal to Dad’s medieval side with a jaunt to the newly renovated Newcastle Castle. Newcastle Castle, open daily £6.50 adult, £3.90 5-15 year olds, newcastlecastle.co.uk

MOVIES AND MUNCHIES! Treat Dad like a king with plenty of options for eating and movie viewing, including Sunday lunch. Tyneside Bar Café June 21, films screened at 10.30am, 2.30pm & 7pm tynesidecinema.co.uk

GEORDIE GIFTS Tell him exactly what you think of him with a touching gift from Geordie Gifts. This fab shop’s range of cards, mugs, magnets and keyrings will make him smile. Gifts stocked at Waterstones, Sage Gateshead, Blackwells and online, from £2.99 geordiegifts.co.uk

SMOKIN’ NIGHT OUT Dust off your glad rags and take Dad out for a boogie courtesy of the Strictly Smokin’ Big Band

who, as you might imagine, are a red hot proposition on the big band scene.Hoochie Coochie, June 21 £5, hoochiecoochie.co.uk

IDIOTS RULE For some fast-paced fun and stupidity, take Dad along to Seymour Mace’s daft night of comedy, featuring prizes and random acts of utter ridiculousness. The Stand, June 21, £5 thestand.co.uk

SUNDAY LUNCH TREATS Hotel du Vin’s fab four-course menu, which features delectable delights from their acclaimed French Market Table plus Sunday roast favourites, also comes with a free gift.Hotel du Vin, June 21, £24.95 hotelduvin.com


BASKETBALL

SLAM DUNK!How have you celebrated winning the BBL Play-Off Final and taking all four of British basketball’s trophies again?I’ve had a bit of time off, celebrated the win with the team and spent time with my daughters. I’m just starting to get back into the gym. You can’t wait too long to start working out again at my age (39)!

Was this year’s clean sweep different to the others (2005-06 and 2011-12)? A clean sweep is always an amazing accomplishment. This time was a little more special for me as captain for the first time. I’m older now too, and you never know how many more seasons you have.

Was it important to prove you can still win trophies? I’m out to prove myself every season because a lot of people have written me off in the past. For me to perform the way I have on the court, proves a lot. Age ain’t nothing but a number - as long as you take care of your body and stay dedicated to improving.

How much did you enjoy the BBL Play-Off final at the O2 in London? I was very happy with my performance [24 points]. Every guy played a part and contributed to the win. The experience down there was incredible. I’ve been in the UK for a long time and to play in front of such a big crowd was amazing.

Was there a pressure on you going into the Play-Off Final with another clean sweep on the line? We didn’t feel any pressure in ourselves because we know our abilities. Our goal was just to go in there and finish off the season with a win.

DEAN BAILEY MEETS THE BRITISH BASKETBALL LEAGUE’S MOST VALUABLE PLAYER - NEWCASTLE EAGLES’ CHARLES SMITH

You’ve won 20 trophies with Newcastle. Is it still exciting? It’s a great feeling every time I get my hands on a trophy; I’m smiling ear to ear in every picture. Picking up trophies is why I still play this game.

What drives your success? Our team spirit; everyone gets on well on and off the court. Every year at training camp we check our egos at the door, and we preach every day that no one guy is bigger than the team. This year every guy contributed - that was the key to our success.

How much have things changed since you joined Newcastle in 2000? The transition in the club since Paul Blake and Fab Flournoy took the reins has been amazing. Fab and I have a great respect for one another and we learn from each other every day.

What’s it like being named BBL MVP for the first time? It’s a great feeling. It proves that no matter what stage of your career you’re at, as long as you work hard you can contribute to the team and perform.

What was the most important moment of the year? The BBL Trophy final in Glasgow. We went into the game with a lot of injuries and it seemed we were down and out. We dug deep, stayed together as a group and fought hard to get the win. It proved how important team spirit is.

What can we expect next season?Our goal every year is to win silverware. There’s no greater feeling than winning, that’s why I keep playing.newcastle-eagles.com


Charles Smith

The BBL Play-Off Final at the O2, London

The Eagles after the BBL Play-Off Final

Fab Flournoy (left) with Charles Smith


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ART UNTIL JUNE 13 NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY FINE ART DEGREE SHOWRepresenting a diverse range of practices.Hatton Gallery, Newcastle University, twmuseums.org.uk/hatton-gallery URBAN ORGANISMSExamines and creatively explores food sustainability in cities. NewBridge Project, thenewbridgeproject.com JUNE 13-20 JOLOMOPowerful and vibrant paintings of the west coast of Scotland by John Lowrie Morrison OBE. Free.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com UNTIL JUNE 20 THE OTHER SIDE OF YOU AND MESimon Le Ruez explores themes of materiality, territory, transparency and forms of opposition in multiple mediums. Free, Weds-Sat noon-5pm.Vane Gallery, vane.org.uk JUNE 20-JULY 25

WORKING THE STASISMulti-disciplinary exploration of the tension between objects and the biological processes that work to degrade them. Vane Gallery, vane.org.uk

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INSTITUTE OF MONOCHROME ART: VOL 1Featuring the work of Paul Jex, which focuses on the tangential and liminal spaces and boundaries of art. Vane Gallery, vane.org.uk JUNE 20-SEPT 27 PICTURE THIS: CHILDREN’S ILLUSTRATED CLASSICSLooking at 10 of the most iconic children’s books that have been illustrated throughout the 20th century. £5, conc avail.Laing Gallery, twmuseums.org.uk/laing

UNTIL JUNE 28 WHEN THE LAMPS WENT OUTLife on Tyneside in WWI.Discovery Museum, twmuseums.org.uk/discovery UNTIL JUNE 30 FREEZE FRAMETalented local illustrator Ben Holland shows off his stunning pen and ink drawings of Newcastle’s Cinemas, past and present. Tyne Theatre & Opera House, tynetheatre andoperahouse.uk UNTIL JULY 10

CHRIS STEELE-PERKINSUp-close images of ‘comfort women’, forced to work as sex slaves by the Japanese Army during World War II. University Gallery, Northumbria University, northumbria.ac.uk/universitygallery

ALBERT ADAMSMoving images based on the artist’s life growing up under apartheid in South Africa. University Gallery, Northumbria University, northumbria.ac.uk/universitygallery UNTIL JULY 12 TONY SWAINA series of ‘pieced’ paintings that continue his explorations of the representation of landscape. Baltic, balticmill.com UNTIL AUGUST 31 IDA EKBLADPainting, sculpture and poetry from Norwegian artist. Baltic, balticmill.com

CLUBEVERY MONDAY DIGITAL MONDAYSBorn to dance!Digital, yourfutureisdigital.com

CLUB TROPICANAFun and sunshine!House of Smith & Floritas, house-of-smith.com EVERY TUESDAY WAIKIKIInspired by the world’s greatest parties. House of Smith & Floritas, house-of-smith.com EVERY WEDNESDAY NAKEDParty tunes!House of Smith, Floritas and Madame Koo

DIRTIZPerdu’s biggest weekly club night.Perdu, perdubar.com

SHAKEHip hop and pop.The CUT, thecut.squarespace.com

NAKEDSweets, treats and cheeky beats!House of Smith, house-of-smith.com

EVERY THURSDAY MAZEDStart your weekend here! Perdu, perdubar.com

LOVEDOUGHBest of hip hop and RnB.Tup Palace, tuptuppalace.com

DANCEA little bit of everything.Floritas, floritasbar.com

REBEL THURSDAYSRock and roll.Digital, yourfutureisdigital.com

OFF THE RECORDMusic for the soul. Music Slash Art, musicslashart.com

BEAU MONDERnB, house, hip hop.Bonbar, bonbar.co.uk

JUNGLEGet jungle fever!House of Smith, house-of-smith.com

EVERY FRIDAY DIRTY LITTLE SECRETElectro house.Tup Palace, tuptuppalace.com


DIRTY POPStudent party.O2 Academy, o2academy newcastle.co.uk

SMOOVE AND FRIENDSGet your funk on! Music Slash Art, musicslashart.com

LOOPTechno and disco. The CUT, thecut.squarespace.com

PLAYRnB and house.House of Smith, house-of-smith.com

FERAL FRIDAYSDigital’s weekly fixture of un-domesticated social behavior. Digital, yourfutureisdigital.com

CLUB NOCTURNEHouse and hip hop vibes.Bonbar, bonbar.co.uk

EVERY SATURDAY FUTURE BOOGIESmoove & Tim Shaw.Head of Steam, theheadofsteam.co.uk

KINKY DISKOUp-tempo RnB and house.Tup Palace, tuptuppalace.com

BE SOMEBODYHip hop, RnB, commercial.Bonbar, bonbar.co.uk ALPHAAlternative music.O2 Academy, o2academy newcastle.co.uk

VOODOOHouse, RnB, hip hop.Riverside Nightclub, riversidenewcastle.co.uk

LOVE SATURDAYSDance classics.Digital, Times Square, yourfutureisdigital.com

JAY ROCKWELL AND JASON HOPPERParty bangers all night long! Music Slash Art, musicslashart.com

DRAGNETElectro, hip hop and disco fun.The CUT, thecut.squarespace.com

S@SThe epicenter of class! House of Smith, house-of-smith.com

EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY UPLIFTING GROOVEDiverse tunes.World Headquarters, welovewhq.com EVERY SUNDAY PERSISTENCE100% house.Tup Palace, tuptuppalace.com

SUNDAYS ON ROTATIONBetween The Lines, Testify, 5 Steps. Music Slash Art, musicslashart.com

SAY THE WORDHip hop, soul, funk. House of Smith, house-of-smith.com

JUNE 11 MUMDANCE & STICKYHot UK bass legends. Downstairs. 11pm.World Headquarters, welovewhq.com

JUNE 13-14 MEDIEVAL MISCHIEFMarking the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta with a weekend filled with of medieval grandeur and free activities in and around the castle. Newcastle Castle, newcastlecastle.co.uk

KIDS

JUNE 27SKY RIDECelebrate all that’s great about two-wheeled travel with a day of events and activities including Sprint Zone challenges, music and entertainment, and cycle routes through the city.goskyride.com

SPORT

JUNE 12CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE DAYFind out more about conservation work. Includes gallery tour and demonstrations. Booking essential. £75, 10am.Laing Gallery twmuseums.org.uk/laing

ONE-OFF EVENTS

June 4-14¡VAMOS! FESTIVALCelebrating Latin culture with events across the city including music, stage and cinema. See page 12 for more information.Various locations, vamosfestival.com

ONE-OFF EVENTS

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JUNE 12 THIS AIN’T NO DISCOA night dedicated to the sounds of synth pop.World Headquarters, welovewhq.com

WILL SPARKSAustralian producer and DJDigital, yourfutureisdigital.com JUNE 19 SOUNDCLOUD VS GRENADEPremiere drum and bass.Digital, yourfutureisdigital.com RE:PEELJohn Peel-influenced indie rock and dance (fortnightly). 9pm.Tyneside Cinema Bar Cafe, tynesidecinema.co.uk JUNE 20 DJ GUV & HARRY SHOTTADrum & bass. Downstairs. 11pmWorld Headquarters, welovewhq.com

JUNE 24 SFSE SILENT DISCOCelebrate the end of exams with a silent disco! Upstairs. 8pm.World Headquarters, welovewhq.com

COMEDYJUNE 10 RED RAWNew comedy with Tom Allen and Jason Cook. £2, 7pm.The Stand, thestand.co.uk

JUNE 11 THE THURSDAY SHOWKevin Gildea, Gordon Southern, Hal Branson, Mandy Knight. £10, £7 conc, 7pmThe Stand, thestand.co.uk

JUNE 12

MC SCOTT GIBSON, TOM WRIGGLESWORTH£12, 8.30pm.The Terrace Bar, St James’ Park, manfordscomedyclub.com/Newcastle

THE FRIDAY SHOWKevin Gildea, Gordon Southern, Hal Branson, Mandy Knight. £12, £10 conc, 7pm.The Stand, thestand.co.uk JUNE 13 MC SCOTT GIBSON, TOM WRIGGLESWORTH£12, 8.30pm.The Terrace Bar, St James’ Park, manfordscomedyclub.com/Newcastle

THE SATURDAY SHOWKevin Gildea, Gordon Southern, Hal Branson, Mandy Knight. £15, 7pm.The Stand, thestand.co.uk JUNE 14 NEWCASTLE KIDS COMEDY CLUBWith Kevin Gildea, Tony Jameson, Lee Kyle. £4, noon.The Stand, thestand.co.uk

FRINGE PREVIEWRia Lina and Yianni. £8, 7pm.The Stand, thestand.co.uk

LISTINGS

JUNE 15 EVENING CHRONICLE SUNSHINE FUND BENEFITActs TBA. 7pm.The Stand, thestand.co.uk

JUNE 16

FRINGE PREVIEWSilky & Seymour Mace Edinburgh preview. £8, 7pm.The Stand, thestand.co.uk

JUNE 17 RED RAWNew comedy with Nicola Mantallios Lovett. £2, 7pm.The Stand, thestand.co.uk

JUNE 18 THE SUGGESTIBLESImprov kings! £10, £7 conc, 7pm.The Stand, thestand.co.uk

JUNE 19 MC TOBY HADOKE, SILKY£12, 8.30pm.The Terrace Bar, St James’ Park, manfordscomedyclub.com/Newcastle

THE FRIDAY SHOWDave Johns, John Scott, Harriet Dyer, Bruce Devlin. £12, £10 conc, 7pm.The Stand, thestand.co.uk

JUNE 20 MC TOBY HADOKE, SILKY£12, 8.30pm.The Terrace Bar, St James’ Park, manfordscomedyclub.com/Newcastle

THE SATURDAY SHOWDave Johns, John Scott, Harriet Dyer, Bruce Devlin. £15, 7pm.The Stand, thestand.co.uk JUNE 21 IDIOTS RULEDaft comedy from Seymour Mace and friends. £5, 7pm.The Stand, thestand.co.uk

JUNE 22 SOD THE TORIES (AND HAVE A NICE WEEK)Topical comedy with John Scott. £5, 7pm.The Stand, thestand.co.uk

JUNE 23

TONY LAWAbsurd Canadian comic. £8, £6 conc, 7pm.The Stand, thestand.co.uk

JUNE 24 RED RAWNew comedy with Nick Cranston. £2, 7pm.The Stand, thestand.co.uk

FILMPLEASE SEE CINEMA’S WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS Empire Cinemas, The Gate, Newgate Street, empirecinemas.co.uk

JUNE 10 ROH Live: La Boheme FROM JUNE 12 Jurassic World

FROM JUNE 19 ABCD 2 The Longest Ride

JUNE 19 Live: Take That From The O2

Tyneside Cinema, tynesidecinema.co.uk JUNE 11 Bringing In Baby: Listen Up PhilipMeet the Filmmaker: The Damned – Don’t You Wish You Were DeadVera Chytilova: Daises

FROM JUNE 12

London RoadThe Look of SilenceQueen & Country Gascoigne

JUNE 13 Children’s Film Club: Home

JUNE 14 Access Cinema: HomeMasters of Iranian Cinema: Bashu, The Little StrangerThe Look Of Silence + Q&A hosted by Louis Theroux JUNE 15 Silver Screen: London RoadNational Refugee Week: Le Havre + Introduction

JUNE 18 Bringing In Baby: London RoadVera Chytilova: The Fruit Of ParadiseAV Festival On Tour: Test Dept – DS30

FROM JUNE 19 Mr HolmesLes Combattants

JUNE 20 Children’s Film Club: The Secret Of KellsMasters of Iranian Cinema: The Apple JUNE 21 Masters of Iranian Cinema: Children Of HeavenBook Club: Mr Holmes Freaks

JUNE 23 Language Cafe: Les Combattants

JUNE 24 Masters of Iranian Cinema: Fish & Cat Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com JUNE 23 Live Live Cinema: Little Shop Of Horrors with actors and live music

KIDSPERMANENT EXHIBITIONS PLANETARIUMSea monsters! Space! Stargazing!Great North Museum: Hancock, twmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum

EXHIBITIONS AT LIFEYoung Explorers Zone for under 7s; Curiosity Zone; the 4D Motion Ride has thrills and spills galore; the Planetarium has regular shows and there’s always something new to learn in the Science Theatre. £12/£7.50. 10am-6pm.Life Science Centre, life.org.uk

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EVERY DAY

UNDER 5’S MUSIC MAKINGConcerts and classes for bumps, babies and beyond. £3, 9.45am, 11am, 1.30pm, Fri/Sat 9.45am, 11am.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com

EVERY SATURDAY SATURDAY STORYTIMES Storytimes for young children with the Great North Mouse and Georgina. Free, 10.30am, 11.30am. Crafts and activities 1.30pm-3pm. Great North Museum: Hancock, twmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum

PLANET MUSICMusical discovery for children aged 5-7. £3, 1pm.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com

EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY BUSY B’SActivities for young artists. Free, 2pm-4pm.Baltic, balticmill.com

EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY BABIES BABBLE, PLAY AND MOREFor babies 0-12 months. £3, 1.30pm.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com

EVERY TUESDAY

CITY HOMEWORK CLUBFun learning activities for children aged 5 to 12. Free, 4pm-5pm.Newcastle City Library, newcastle.gov.uk JUNE 13-14 MEDIEVAL MISCHIEFMarking the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta with a weekend of medieval grandeur. Free. Newcastle Castle, newcastlecastle.co.uk

UNTIL SEPTEMBER 6 ARTATOMYAn exhibition of anatomy-inspired artworks created by medical and biomedical science students. £9.95, £7.95 conc, child (2-17) £6.95, 10am-6pm.Life Science Centre, life.org.uk

UNTIL SEPTEMBER 20 IN A SPINNew show at the Science Theatre exploring the weird physics of things that spin! Included in admission, £9.95, £7.95 conc, child (2-17) £6.95, 10am-6pm.Life Science Centre, life.org.uk

UNTIL OCTOBER 2 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS 4D: THE GREAT JELLY RESCUEJoin the SpongeBob characters in a hilarious 4D adventure. Included in admission, £9.95, £7.95 conc, child (2-17) £6.95.Life Science Centre, life.org.uk

UNTIL NOVEMBER 1

GAME ON 2.0The biggest collection of playable computer games in the world! £9.95, £7.95 conc, child (2-17) £6.95.Life Science Centre, life.org.uk

LGBTEVERY MONDAY REWINDStudent night.Powerhouse, Westmoreland Rd

KARAOKEWith DJ Drama.The Yard, Scotswood Rd

DOUBLE TROUBLEMusic, fun and great drinks prices.Eazy Street, eazy-street.co.uk

CABARET AT THE YARDAmazing cabaret.The Yard, Scotswood Rd

MASHEDRock, indie and alt music.The Bank, Scotswood Rd

EVERY TUESDAY FREE POOLAll day.Secrets, Scotswood Rd

JELLY BELLY TUESDAYCamp music. Eazy Street, eazy-street.co.uk

EVERY WEDNESDAY BOOGIE NIGHTS60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and noughties with Vicky Paris.Eazy Street, eazy-street.co.uk

EVERY THURSDAY THE WHEELChart and party tunes.Powerhouse, Westmoreland Rd

LIVE CABARETTop international cabaret.Eazy Street, eazy-street.co.uk

EVERY FRIDAY CARWASHCamp pop with Mutha Tucka and Beauty O Killer. SR44, Scotswood Rd

DJ STEVE GRANTDisco, funk and soul.Sunset Blvd, Marlborough Crescent

CANDY POPThe weekend warm up. Powerhouse, Westmoreland Rd

GLITTERBALL60s, 70s, 80s, 90s.The Bank, Scotswood Rd

RUBY’S STREET PARTYThe clubbing alternative.Eazy Street, eazy-street.co.uk

EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

BETTY LEGS DIAMONDSuperb cabaret featuring the inimitable Betty Legs Diamond. From £5, 7pm Fri 6pm and 10pm Sat.Boulevard, boulevardnewcastle.co.uk EVERY SATURDAY #JNRElectro pop with DJ Ian Mcleod.SR44, Scotswood Rd

THE PINK ROOMCamp, charty party music, drag DJs Penny Arcade and Gloria Hole.The Pink Room, Westmoreland Rd DJ STEVE GRANTDisco, funk and soul.Sunset Blvd, Marlborough Crescent

PH:UKChart, pop, RnB, hip hop and commercial dance. Powerhouse, Westmoreland Rd

SATURDAY NIGHT TAKEAWAYNikki Teene and Vicky Paris. Eazy Street, eazy-street.co.uk EVERY SUNDAY SHADEMusic and cabaret.SR44, Scotswood Rd

KARAOKEFrom 6pm.Secrets, Scotswood Rd

THE FAT SLAGSVicky Paris and Beauty Killer.Eazy Street, eazy-street.co.uk

PHYLIS AND OPHELIA BEntertainment from 6pmThe Bank, Scotswood Rd

MARKETSMONDAY TO SATURDAY

GRAINGER MARKET9am-5pm (Monday and Wednesday), 9am-5.30pm (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday). Closed on bank holidays. graingermarket.co.uk

EVERY SUNDAY QUAYSIDE MARKETFrom 9.30am. Quayside Road FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH FARMERS MARKET9.30am-2.30pm.Grainger Street SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKETGrainger Market, graingermarket.co.uk

MUSICEVERY MONDAY

LIVE LOUNGEMusic with Liam Fender. 8.30pm.Newcastle Arms, newcastlearms.co.uk

EVERY SATURDAY LIVE MUSICGreat acts. 9pm.Newcastle Arms, newcastlearms.co.uk

JUNE 10 SEUN KUTI & EGYPT 80Spectacular Afrobeat. £21.50, 8pm.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com

JUNE 11 DALAROLocal rockers with support from Cohesion, Tom Conway and Cortney Dixon. 7pm.O2 Academy, o2academy newcastle.co.uk

MIRAR ATRASLaunch of debut album by Flamenco musician. Part of Vamos Festival. £7, 8pm.Bar Loco, vamosfestival.com

INDIGO JAZZ VOICESLocal jazz vocalists sing blues, bossa and swing. Free, 7.30pm.The Globe, jazz.coop

LICKETY SPLITNorthern octet. £5, 8pm.Jazz Café, jazzcafe-newcastle.co.uk JUNE 12 ANDREW JACKSON JIHADPopular punk rockers. 7pm.Think Tank? @ Digital, ssdconcerts.co.uk

MYLES SANKOAwesome performer. £10, 7pm.Hoochie Coochie, hoochiecoochie.co.uk

NOVANANirvana tribute act. 6.30pm.O2 Academy, o2academy newcastle.co.uk

SHAWN KLUSH AS ELVIS IN CONCERTThe world’s most successful Elvis tribute artist. £22.50, 7.30pmNewcastle City Hall, newcastlecityhall.org

SLOWLIGHT ORCHESTRAGreat rhythms and catchy chords. 9pmJazz Café, jazzcafe-newcastle.co.uk

JUNE 13 MARTIN SIMPSON, ANDY CUTTING, NANCY KERRThree of Britain’s finest musicians. £16.50, 8pm.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com

ROXY MUSIQUERoxy Music tribute act. 6.30pm.O2 Academy, o2academy newcastle.co.uk

KID CREOLE & THE COCONUTSLatino superstar, plus live and traditional Latino inspired music from Ladies of Midnight Blue, Le Parody, Gizmo Varillas and Grey Tapes, plus street food stalls and daytime picnic. Part of Vamos Festival. £13, 5pm.Summerhill Bowling Club, Winchester Terrace, vamosfestival.com

BRIAN MOLLOY QUARTETAcclaimed Scottish saxophonist. £10, 8pm.The Globe, jazz.coop

MATT ANDERSON/PAUL EDIS DUOOriginal compositions and standards. Free, 9pm.Jazz Café, jazzcafe-newcastle.co.uk

NEWCASTLE BACH CHOIRWorks by Holst, Elgar, Bliss, Vaughan Williams and more.£12, £10 conc, £5 students, under 18s free, 7.30pm.King’s Hall, Newcastle University. ncl.ac.uk/events/kings-hall

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JUNE 14

AM JAMAmateur jazz jam session. Free, 3pm.The Globe, jazz.coop JUNE 16 PILEBoston’s heavy rockers. £7.Think Tank? @ Digital, ssdconcerts.co.uk

TUESDAY JAM SESSIONFree, 8pm.Jazz Café, jazzcafe-newcastle.co.uk JUNE 17 DISGRACE TO THE SCENE PRESENT Ruler, Risen Prophecy, Cryptic Shift, Shard of Ruin. £6, 7pm.Head of Steam, theheadofsteam.co.uk

THE OVERTONESVocal harmony group. From £23.50, 7.30pm.Newcastle City Hall, newcastlecityhall.org JUNE 18 CARNIVAL OF CROWSContemporary jazz. Free.Hoochie Coochie, hoochiecoochie.co.uk

ALAN WILKINSON & AKODEAnglo-Norwegian quartet. £8, 8pm.Jazz Café, jazzcafe-newcastle.co.uk JUNE 19 SIRENS IN THE DELTALocal rockers. £6, 7pmHead of Steam, theheadofsteam.co.uk

JAZZ MAINEdinburgh quartet. £5, 9pmJazz Café, jazzcafe-newcastle.co.uk

LUNCHTIME RECITALOrganist Michael Stoddart. Free, 1.05pm.St Nicholas Cathedral, stnicholascathedral.co.uk JUNE 20 THE BLUES BANDVirtuoso musicians. £24.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com

SEX PISTOLS EXPERIENCESex Pistols tribute. 6.30pmO2 Academy, o2academy newcastle.co.uk

SIMON TAYLOR & THE SUNDOWNERSLatin jazz/funk. £5, 8pm.The Globe, jazz.coop

NOEL DENNIS/DEAN STOCKDALE DUOClassic jazz standards. 9pmJazz Café, jazzcafe-newcastle.co.uk JUNE 21 GNARWOLVESAmerican punks. 7pm.Think Tank? @ Digital, ssdconcerts.co.uk

PEGGY SEEGERFolk queen and feminist icon with Neill and Calum MacColl. £19.50, 8pmSage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com

STRICTLY SMOKIN’ BIG BANDThe best big band in the North East! £5, 4pmHoochie Coochie, hoochiecoochie.co.uk

JUNE 22 THE MOODY BLUESMagical musical group. £41.50, 7.30pm.Newcastle City Hall, newcastlecityhall.org

PUB QUIZEVERY MONDAY

NORTH TERRACEGen. knowledge. £2, 8pm. North Terrace, Claremont Road EVERY TUESDAY TYNESIDE BAR CAFE QUIZMusic, film, popular culture and general knowledge quizzes on a rotating basis. £5 per team, 8.30pm.Tyneside Bar Cafe, tynesidecinema.co.uk EVERY WEDNESDAY THE HANCOCKBar vouchers and cash up for grabs. 50p, 8pm. The Hancock, thehancock newcastle.co.uk EVERY THURSDAY REDHOUSECash prize and a free pie for the winner. 50p, 8pm. Redhouse, theredhousencl.co.uk

THE BODEGASecond last place gets a Bodega-branded wooden spoon! £1, 8.30pm. The Bodega, thebodega newcastle.co.uk THE NEW BRIDGEGen. knowledge. £1, 8.30pmThe New Bridge, thenew bridgenewcastle.co.uk

DANCE JUNE 19-21 LORD OF THE DANCE: DANGEROUS GAMESMichael Flatley’s spectacular new staging of the traditional masterpiece. £34.50-£41.50, 8pm.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com

STAGEUNTIL JUNE 13 THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNESTPerforming Oscar Wilde’s much loved masterpiece, David Suchet appears as Lady Bracknell. From £14, 7.30pm.Theatre Royal, theatreroyal.co.uk

JUNE 15-20 TWELVE ANGRY MENReginald Rose’s gripping courtroom thriller, starring much-loved actor Tom Conti, Coronation Street’s Andrew Lancel and EastEnders’ Andrew Frame. From £14, 7.30pm.Theatre Royal, theatreroyal.co.uk

JUNE 18 NO MORE WORRIESEver wanted to get away from it all? Spoken word, contemporary theatre and a live electronic soundscape, No More Worries reinvigorates performance poetry. £14-£10, 7.30pm.Live Theatre, live.org.uk

JUNE 19 ONE SINGLE TULIPPhysical mask piece about an old woman and a young boy who meet at a bus stop every day. £5, 6.30pmAlphabetti Theatre, New Bridge Street West, alphabettitheatre.co.uk

JUNE 21 24 HOUR THEATRE CHALLENGEA top theatre company perform a show with 24 hours to write, perform and inspire! 4.30pm.Alphabetti Theatre, New Bridge Street West, alphabettitheatre.co.uk JUNE 23-24 RED IS THE NEW BLUEA reality TV show set on Mars. What could possibly go wrong? £8, £6 conc, 7.30pm.Live Theatre, live.org.uk

JUNE 23-27

OKLAHOMA!Rodgers and Hammerstein’s feel-good musical, featuring well-known songs Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin’, Kansas City and the rousing title track. From £14, 7.30pm.Theatre Royal, theatreroyal.co.uk

JUNE 24 MIXTAPE: EDINBURGH FRINGE PREVIEWThe Mixtapers present their hilarious bite-sized theatre inspired by music before heading off to Edinburgh Fringe Festival. £8, £6 conc, 7.30pm.Live Theatre, live.org.uk

THE PEOPLE’S MAGNA CARTAWriter, comic and activist Mark Thomas discusses the options for a new Magna Carta written by the people. £10, 6pm.Newcastle City Library, newcastle.gov.uk

TALKS/ WORKSHOPSEVERY DAY

VICTORIA TUNNELDiscover what lies beneath the city’s streets! Guided tours most days, times vary. Booking essential.Meet at Arch 6, Stepney Bank, ouseburntrust.org.uk

EVERY MONDAY IRISH LANGUAGE LESSONSBeginners lessons from 6pm-7pm. Develop skills and learn to read basic text from 7pm-9pm. Free.Tyneside Irish Centre, tynesideirish.com

EVERY TUES, WEDS AND FRI FREE GUIDED TOURSFree, 11.15am.Tyneside Cinema, tynesidecinema.co.uk

EVERY TUESDAY KEEP FIT CEILISuitable for all levels. Free, 6.30pm-8pm.Tyneside Irish Centre, tynesideirish.com

SET DANCINGOld-style Irish formal dance. Free, 8pm-10pm.Tyneside Irish Centre, tynesideirish.com

SHARED READING GROUPRead aloud and talk about short stories, poems and novels. Free, 6pm-7.45pm.Newcastle City Library, newcastle.gov.uk

EVERY WEDNESDAY PILATES CLASSOpen to all. Free/by donation, 10.30am.Newcastle Buddhist Centre, mindfulnessbased therapies.co.uk

BODY SCAN MEDITATIONBody awareness led meditation. Free/by donation, 1.15pm.Newcastle Buddhist Centre, mindfulnessbased therapies.co.uk

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MINDFUL SPACEMeditation and discussion group aimed at people experiencing mild mental health difficulties. Free/by donation, 2.30pm.Newcastle Buddhist Centre, mindfulnessbased therapies.co.uk

GET STARTED WITH DRAWINGFree, 6pm-8pm.Tyneside Irish Centre, tynesideirish.com EVERY THURSDAY MINDFUL YOGAFor all levels of experience. Free/by donation, 12pm.Newcastle Buddhist Centre, mindfulnessbased therapies.co.uk

CHAIR BASED YOGAAimed at people with mobility difficulties. Free/by donation, 1pm.Newcastle Buddhist Centre, mindfulnessbased therapies.co.uk

IRISH MUSICFor beginners and improvers. Free, 7pm-8pmTyneside Irish Centre, tynesideirish.com

GROUP CHEOILIrish music. Free, 8-9pm.Tyneside Irish Centre, tynesideirish.com TRACE YOUR IRISH ANCESTRYThe second term for the course. All new members welcome. Free, 7-8.30pm.Tyneside Irish Centre, tynesideirish.com JUNE 10

CULTURE & CAKEGo behind the scenes and explore the huge costume display. Followed by a cuppa and a slice of cake. 55+. £6 per session.Discovery Museum, twmuseums.org.uk/discovery

READ REGIONALPoets John Wedgwood Clarke and Helen Tookey read from their latest work. Free, 6.30pm-8pm.Newcastle City Library, newcastle.gov.uk

JUNE 12 CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE DAYFind out more about conservation work. £75, 10am.Laing Gallery, twmuseums.org.uk/laing

JUNE 13 CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING – FLOWERSDr Chun-Chao Chiu helps you develop a basic understanding of the techniques used in Chinese flower painting. £45, 10am-4pm.Newcastle Arts Centre, newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk

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JUNE 13, 20

ART CLASSES FOR ADULTSImprove your portraiture skills with the help of Samantha Cary. £26 each or both for £45, 10amLaing Gallery, twmuseums.org.uk/laing JUNE 14 JEWELLERY MAKINGBeginners jewellery workshop. £30, 2pm.Laing Gallery, twmuseums.org.uk/laing JUNE 15, 17

PAUL EDIS EAR TRAININGFree, 7pm.The Lit & Phil, litandphil.org.uk

CELEBRATING DIVERSITY, CONTESTING INJUSTICEReflections on multiculturalism and migration with Professor Chris Mullard CBE. Free, 5pmNewcastle City Library, newcastle.gov.uk JUNE 16 BUTTERFLY PINNING & PRESERVATIONA chance to learn the basics of entomology in a relaxed, informal studio space. £30, 6pm-7.30pmAmpersand Inventions, mothstudios.co.uk

READ REGIONAL: SALLY HEATCOTE: SUFFRAGETTEDiscuss the new graphic novel by Bryan and Mary Talbot. Free, 6.30pmNewcastle City Library, newcastle.gov.uk JUNE 17

TOUR OF THE LIT & PHILFree, 10.30am.The Lit & Phil, litandphil.org.uk

CULTURE & CAKEGo behind the scenes and explore the huge costume display, this week focusing on hats, followed by a cuppa and a slice of cake. 55+. £6 per session.Discovery Museum, twmuseums.org.uk/discovery JUNE 20 DINNER PARTY COOKINGInteractive dinner party cooking lesson with Blackfriars’ chef. £90 incl lunch, wine, coffee, recipe book and apron.Blackfriars, blackfriars restaurant.co.uk

JUNE 20, 27 LIFE DRAWINGNarbi Price provides an in-depth introduction to life drawing practices. £120 for 2x6 hour sessions.Newcastle Arts Centre, newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk

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CHOCOLATE NOCHE!A night of fine dining in celebration of all things chocolate. Part of Vamos! Festival. £25, 7pmChefs Academy, Newcastle College, vamosfestival.com UNTIL JUNE 14 JESTERVAL COMEDY FESTIVALFeaturing a huge range of top comics, from telly favourites including Ed Byrne, Luisa Omielan, Paul Foot and Patrick Monahan, to top local acts like Lost Voice Guy, Gavin Webster,

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MEDIEVAL BANQUETSummer Solstice banquet served by monks and town wenches! £49, 7pm.Blackfriars, blackfriars restaurant.co.uk UNTIL OCTOBER 10 NE1’S QUAYSIDE SEASIDE City centre beach complete with deck chairs, beach huts and volleyball! See website for activities listings. Free. getintonewcastle.co.uk

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