WHAT’S ON IN NEWCASTLE

YOUR FREE FORTNIGHTLY GUIDE MAY 14 2013 - MAY 29 2013

EVOLUTION FESTIVALThe region’s biggest music festival hits Newcastle Quayside this month

THE LATE SHOWSTake a night time culture crawl around the city and discover something wonderful

AGE OF THE DINOSAURLife Science Centre bring dinosaurs to roaring life in their spectacular new exhibition

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As our temperatures steadily begin to climb, our pasty forearms slowly begin to show signs of daylight, and the hemline of our trousers and skirts go from ankle-admiring to your thigh’s best friend, the temptation is often to dream of relaxing abroad. It’s understandable we suppose, the glistening sight of an unspoiled swimming pool, and a row of deckchairs as yet unclaimed by our European neighbours is often what keeps us going through the long winter months. Truth be told though, you don’t need to go anywhere because we’ve got everything you could possibly need right here. There’s Newcastle’s biggest music festival to look forward to for a start, as well as untold other cultural riches with the Late Shows treating you to a one-off evening of artistic delight in almost every venue in the city. The fun’s here, the sun’s here and ice lollies taste the same wherever in the world you are anyway. So why go anywhere else?

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04 NEWS The pick of the best entertainment for the fortnight

06 EVOLUTION FESTIVAL MUSICBringing class acts and musical wonders to the Quayside...it’s Evo time!

10 BBC’S FLOG IT! @ DISCOVERY MUSEUM FEATUREEver wondered what that dusty old painting’s worth? Now’s your time to find out!

12 LATE SHOWS FEATURENewcastle comes alive during the annual night time culture crawl

PLUSAll the highlights of the next two weeks – your first stop shop for entertainment listings in Newcastle

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THE FORTNIGHT AHEAD IS PACKED FULL OF ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY, DAY AND NIGHT! WHY NOT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ALIVE AFTER 5 FREE PARKING AND TREAT YOURSELF ON AN EVENING...

GAZZA JOINS CELEBS ON ICE JOINING THE LIKES OF BETH TWIDDLE, MATT LAPINSKAS AND CHICO ON THE CELEBRITIES ON ICE TOUR IS OUR VERY OWN PAUL ‘GAZZA’ GASCOIGNE. COMING TO THE METRO RADIO ARENA ON SATURDAY 25TH AND SUNDAY 26TH MAY, YOU CAN ENJOY A MIX OF TOP-CLASS ICE SKATING WITH INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED SKATERS – AND GAZZA! WWW.METRORADIO ARENA.CO.UK

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JIM MAWDSLEY @EVOLUTIONFEST Festival Director of the North East of England’s premier music event

What does Evolution Festival offer the music loving folk of NE1? As strong mix of those currently cutting it and those who’ll be big in the future for a bargain ticket price unmatched in the UK

What do you think the highlights of this year’s festival will be? Rudimental will be lively, Jake Bugg will probably steal the show but I think Paloma Faith will raise a fair few heads, she’s great live

How did you pick the local acts who are on the bill this year? We pick them on merit, who we think has worked hard and are making strong music which is helping fly the flag for the North East

What can people expect from Evolution in the future? More of the same, dynamic, progressive line-ups at unbeatable prices close to their homes!

How strong do you think music in the city is at the moment? Unbelievably strong, plenty coming through, massive emerging scene with a very healthy competition. It’s really exciting to be involved and it has been for the last 10 years!

WHAT’S CLEVERER THAN A TALKING CAT?A spelling bee!ANNETTE FRANKLIN, 12, HEATON

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Everyone’s favourite explorer is embarking on a LIVE musical adventure across the UK and she arrives at Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre on Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th June! In Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys, Dora has lost her teddy bear Osito, and the search is on to retrieve him thanks to help of the audience, Map, Backpack, Boots, Diego and their courageous friends. To be in with a chance of winning a Family ticket (2 adults 2 kids) simply email ne1prizedraw@gmail.com before 30th May with Dora Competition in the subject line.www millvolvo tynetheatre.co.uk

CULT CLASSIC ALL NIGHTER @ TYNESIDE CINEMA

Tyneside Cinema’s popular 25 hour movie marathon returns this month to celebrate the cinema’s 5th anniversary in their newly refurbished premises. Beginning at 10pm on Saturday 25th and ending at 11pm on Sunday 26th all the movies have been chosen by the audience, with the likes of Terminator 2, Pulp Fiction, Withnail And I, The Shawshank Redemption and many more all from just £1 per ticket. Bring a blanket and take a power nap half way through!www.tyneside cinema.co.uk

NORTHERN CHORDS FESTIVALNow in its fifth year, the Northern Chords Festival brings in classical musicians from as far afield as Canada, Estonia, Israel and Norway to communities around the region from Monday 20th until Friday 24th May. Playing in venues like the Sage Gateshead, as well as several cathedrals and churches, a lot of events are free and the most you’ll pay is £15 a ticket for the closing show on the Friday, with all concerts free for under 16’s.www.northernchords.com

BUSINESS DEALS FROM POWERHOUSE FITNESSPowerhouse Fitness, located at 2 Percy Street in Newcastle, are offering a discount deal for businesses in the city. There’s up to 55% discounted for businesses to keep the staff healthy – along with free training and diet plans and 30% off sports nutrition. For any businesses that could use the help of a healthy expert, now’s your chance.www.powerhouse-fitnessco.uk/newcastle

RUGBY WORLD CUP COMES TO ST JAMES’Newcastle is to host some of the 2015 Rugby World Cup games come September and October 2015. With South Africa, New Zealand and Scotland selected to play at St James’, there’s some world-class players set to touch down in the heart of the city.After the success of the Olympics at the ground it’s another chance to show of our city to the rest of the world. Here’s to September 2015!

MUSIC @ THE ARENAThere’s some massive music coming your way at the Arena this month – with Mark Knopfler, Alicia Keys and Journey all performing within two weeks! On Saturday 18th May, Blyth boy Mark Knopfler plays as part of his national tour Privateering, with tickets form £41. The next day, Sunday 19th May, US star and 14 time Grammy Winner Alicia Keys tours her latest album Girl On Fire, with tickets from £39.50. Then on Thursday 22nd May it’s an 80s nostalgia fest with Journey, Whitesnake and Thunder touring together for the first time ever – with tickets from £45.www.metroradioarena.co.uk

SPOT’S BIRTHDAY @ THEATRE ROYALThe kids can get excited and head to a birthday party like no other as Spot The Dog comes to the Theatre Royal for his birthday bash. Brought to you by David Wood, the man behind stage adaptations of The BFG, The Tiger Who Came To Tea, The Gingerbread Man and many more, Spot, Steve the Monkey, Helen the Hippo and many more celebrate Spot’s special day from Wednesday 22nd until Saturday 25th May, with tickets costing £12.50. Get the kids dressed for a party and make a birthday card for Spot!www.theatreroyal.co.uk

Ultimate Dog TeaseEver seen a talking dog getting teased? Funny and cute!

VIRAL VIDEOVIRAL VIDEO

Acclaimed by critics and in its 23rd year on the West End, The Woman In Black is a creepy, terrifying look at a deep, dark life. Said to be one of the most frightening stage plays, over 7 million people have been kept on the edge of their seats as the drama unfolds – and you can get scared witless at the Theatre Royal from Monday 20th until Saturday

25th May from as little as £12.www.theatreroyal.co.uk

THE WOMAN IN BLACK @ THEATRE ROYAL

DORA THE EXPLORER PRIZE DRAW

REVVING IT UP WITH CAR FLASHKeep your eyes peeled on Friday 26th May for a unique mix of dancing and street theatre in and around Newcastle city centre and Quayside. The #fancyflash performance is a 'human car' and has been expertly choreographed for your enjoyment to launch Car Flash, the new social network aimed at connecting car lovers from around the globe. www.carflash.com

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From the indie kids, to the ravers, to the hardcore musos, the Bank Holiday weekend extravaganza has carved out a reputation for catering to all of the region’s tastes and, with 2013 comprising its biggest ever line-up, this year is no exception. Described by NME as “the biggest bargain of the summer” Evolution 2013 takes huge acts spanning continents and genres, and spreads them between the Quayside’s Spillers Wharf and Ballast Hills venues. Atop the bill this year is retro soul royalty and double Brit Award nominee Paloma Faith, who’ll be closing the festival with Monday night’s headline slot, and treating the audience to tracks from her two highly acclaimed albums Do You Want The Truth Or Something Beautiful and Fall To Grace.Assuming headline duties for the Sunday night are fellow Brit Award nominees The Vaccines, considered by some to be the finest and fiercest live act in the country, their album Come Of Age entered the charts at number one and they’ve not looked back since. A must see for the garage and indie fans amongst you.Also on the weekend’s bill are two of the country’s youngest and most precocious talents as Ellie Goulding, who has found international acclaim with her emotive and compelling indie pop songwriting, and Jake Bugg, arguably the break-out star 2012, take centre stage on the Sunday and Monday respectively.They’ll all be joined on the main

2013’S LINE-UP TAKES ACTS SPANNING CONTINENTS AND GENRES AND SPREADS THEM BETWEEN THE QUAYSIDE’S SPILLERS WHARF AND BALLAST HILLS

IF THERE’S ANY SIGHT THAT QUITE PERFECTLY SIGNIFIES THAT SUMMER HAS ARRIVED IN NE1 (BESIDES A LITTLE’UN SITTING IN A PRAM WITH ONE

OF THOSE LIAM GALLAGHER SUN HATS ON AND ICE CREAM ALL OVER THEIR MUSH), IT’S THE HORDES OF MUSICAL-LOVERS AND ASSORTED FUN-SEEKERS TROTTING DOWN TO THE QUAYSIDE FOR EVOLUTION

FESTIVAL ON SUNDAY 26TH AND MONDAY 27TH MAY.

EVOLUTION FESTIVALEVOLUTION EMERGINGBefore Evolution Festival starts in earnest, there’s the intriguing prospect of its forerunner Evolution Emerging. Taking the Evo spirit of providing a platform to the region’s hot aspiring local acts to its extreme, Saturday 25th May sees 40 artists divided amongst nine of the Ouseburn Valley’s best venues for a whole evening of free music. A must for music fans of any persuasion with the range of talent on show – a lot of which graduates to the stages of Evolution itself somewhere down the line. The Lake Poets and Lulu James were both headline acts at last year’s

Emerging. Taking in The Tyne Bar, Cluny’s 1 & 2, The Cumberland Arms, The Tanners Arms, The Star & Shadow Cinema, Heartattack & Vine, Blast Studios and Blank Studios, this year marks both the biggest and arguably the best outing so far. Headline sets come in the form BBC6 Music favourites and alt-rock innovators Let’s Buy Happiness, the sultry and seductive dark pop of Nadine Shah, the jack-in-the-box alt-pop of Shields, and B>E>A>K, who are a group of lads who dress up as birds and provide one of most enjoyable musical spectacles in the land.

stage at Spillers Wharf by the portable dance floor stylings of drum and bass dons Rudimental, the harmonious electronic sounds of the critically acclaimed London duo AlunaGeorge, Ireland’s no-nonsense blues exponents The Strypes, and the most exciting thing to happen to indie for an age, Bastille. With Arlissa, Drenge and Eliza & The Bear all in for good measure as well. Meanwhile the more dance focused Ballast Hills stage sees the dubstep/elecro/rock fusions of Modestep, bass music superstars Sub Focus, and grime superstar Lethal Bizzle top a bill that includes Loadstar, Delta Heavy, Dismantle, Mista Jam and Zinc. Evolution Festival though, as it has always been, is also the biggest

stage for aspiring acts from the region to ply their trade, and 2013 sees three of the North East’s most exciting young artists added to the bill. Rising soul star Lulu James, rockstep pioneers Rossi Noise, and the haunting acoustic folk of The Lake Poets will all be appearing on the main stage over the weekend.That’s a whole load of musical joy for your money by anyone’s standards, and at just £39.50 for a weekend pass, or £29.50 for a day, it makes the notion of venturing down to far flung reaches of the country get your festival kicks seems, frankly, ludicrous. “We have been working damned hard over the last few months to put together the strongest, most varied line-up yet,” festival director Jim Mawdsley tells us, “and as usual we are proud to have such a strong mix of today’s heavy weights and future stars. The dance stage at Ballast Hills will be an even bigger draw this year and again we are producing all of this for the best value ticket in the UK festival market. I for one can’t wait!”One bank holiday weekend, countless artists, all spread across one of the city’s most picturesque areas, for the cost of 1/8th of a Rolling Stones ticket. See you down the front, yeah?

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You can summon spells in a studio, take tea in medieval cloisters, get your best Bollywood boogie on, adventure your way through a castle, unleash your inner graffiti artist (in 14th century surroundings), or get your hands utterly covered in all sorts of artistic wonderment in over 60 venues spanning both Newcastle and Gateshead.The party atmosphere of the evenings, helped in no small part by both the hard work and attendance of the region’s nocturnal culture lovers, will course through the event’s bigger selection of once-in-a-lifetime (well, once a year anyway) exhibitions, events and activities, with DJ sets, behind the scenes tours, open studios and short performances all making up the bulk of the programme.“This year we are delighted to have even more venues talking part than ever!” Project Manager Bill Griffiths said at their unveiling. “The Late Shows is now into its seventh year, and still the programme is as original and imaginative as when we first started, if not more so – the creativity and diversity of the events created by the cultural community on our doorstep is mind-blowing.“Where else in the UK can you take tea in the oldest dining room in

THE LATE SHOWSEVERY YEAR, THE NORMALLY INNOCUOUS SHOP SPACES AND CULTURAL QUARTERS OF THE CITY FLING OPEN THEIR DOORS AFTER HOURS FOR TWO EVENINGS OF FANTASTICAL ONE-OFF EVENTS, CUNNINGLY DUBBED THE LATE SHOWS.

Britain, see a fire show and puppet makers, play an Enid Blyton quiz and traverse the old coal transport tunnels beneath Newcastle – all in the space of an evening?”The complete line-up for the 2013 Late Shows, which take place across the Ouseburn Valley on Friday 17th

May before having the various venues of Newcastle and Gateshead open their doors for the main events on Saturday 18th, comprises the biggest and boldest program to date. World Headquarters and The Sage – among others – are hosting after-hours shindigs, where the latter’s concourse plays host to a spectacular classical club night from 10.30, with some innovative DJ sets to be taken in from

their viewing galleries. Meanwhile the Tyneside Cinema have a very special free screening of a film voted for by you. Northern Stage host an evening of late night cabaret from Northumbria University’s Performing Arts students, while at Newcastle Arts Centre there’s a more African flavour with the Waka Waka celebration band, and Live Theatre take you around the deepest darkest parts of the building to help celebrate their 40th birthday. If you’re yearning for some sun, sea and sand, Newcastle City Library are throwing a beach party complete with palm trees and archive footage of the seaside. Fashionistas amongst you can check out the special Ashbury Moon fashion show taking place at The

WHERE ELSE IN THE UK CAN YOU TAKE TEA IN THE OLDEST DINING ROOM IN BRITAIN, SEE A FIRE SHOW AND PUPPET MAKERS, PLAY AN ENID BLYTON QUIZ AND TRAVERSE THE OLD COAL TRANSPORT TUNNELS BENEATH NEWCASTLE – ALL IN THE SPACE OF AN EVENING?

BEST PLACE FOR COCKTAILS IN NEWCASTLEAlvino’s serve a mean martini and the surroundings are nice and relaxed and unpretentious.KAREN SMITH, 28, CULLERCOATS

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Moon Gallery, while those of you with a passion for writing should check out the Lit & Phil’s open evening and explore their rich collections. With so much to choose from (we’ve not even scratched the surface here), you might be struggling to decide where to go. Thankfully that’s where the Contemporary Art Society’s guided tour comes in very handy. Organising your own Late Shows itinerary for you, the society will kindly guide you around the venues taking part as well as giving you an introduction to each location. Like all the events it’s completely free, but you’ll have to email rebecca@contemporaryartsociety.org to book a place. If you’re more of the carefree

adventuring spirit, then you’re welcome to pick up a bike from Hoults Yard or the Cycle Hub and take your own guided tour of the amazing street art in the area.Elsewhere The Hatton and Laing galleries are both catering for the art conscious amongst you; Los Angeles artist Ed Ruscha provides the inspiration for your own attempts at collage making or cup decorating at the Hatton, whilst Turner Prize nominee Paul Noble is the focal point of an evening of buzzing jungle vibes, dance and costume over at The Laing. History buffs amongst you will be wanting to take advantage of the many special tours on offer, the highlight of which being a chance to learn about the rich history of the 150 year old iconic Swing Bridge. Booking’s essential for this one as well (via linda.grogan@twmuseums.org.uk), but you know it’s going to be good when they insist you wear ‘sensible’ footwear.Oh, and for the kids (both big and small) Life Science Centre are giving you a very rare chance to not only see behind the scenes at their blockbuster dinosaur exhibition, but will have a host of live demonstrations in their planetarium, the largest of its kind in the North East.You’ll be spoiled for choice, we think you’ll agree. Enjoy! www.thelateshows.org.uk

THE LATE SHOWS FRIDAY 17TH & SATURDAY 18TH MAY

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Says what it does on the tin. People come on, we chat, the audience write questions for me to ask the guests, its fun, THE END.You are either going to come to it, or avoid it like that bloke on the metro with the eyebrows, you know the one (he smells like a mixture of B.O. and BBQ Ribs, and not human B.O. some strange pet one). Yeah that’s him. The one with the Woolworths carrier bag. I know, what is it in the bag? It looks liquid but it kind of kicks every once in a while?Luckily we do have a lot of people come along, we have sold it out three times now! I admit that those ones have been people coming to see that show’s guests, but we are building up a following of regulars who come no matter who the guests are. Not that the guest list is shabby - Sarah Millican, Jason Cook, Chris Ramsey, The Futureheads and Simon Donald are a few of those who have been on and we have some belters lined up for the coming months. It’s only £3.00. Cheaper than the price of a quality kebab, a low cost night out of quality entertainment.

The next installment of Steffen Peddie’s Chat Show Thing is on Monday 3rd June at The Stand, High Bridge, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

STEFFEN PEDDIE’S CHAT SHOW THING

FLOG IT! COMES TO NEWCASTLE

bargains or clutter in the loft might be worth, now is your chance to find out.”Last year saw a rare Aboriginal Broad Shield sell for £30,000 and a Royal Doulton Spook figurine, bought for £2, sold for £5,000 – so those trinkets you don’t like may end up earning you a nice little sum!

www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery

WHERE’S BEST TO CATCH SOME RAYS IN NEWCASTLEHippy Green. It’s great for people watching too, as you can bask in the irony that the Goths have never had a suntan in their lives!ADAM NEWTON, 24, TYNEMOUTH

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The popular BBC antiques show Flog It! will be coming to the Discovery Museum on Saturday 25th May.Between 9.30am and 4pm, you’ve got the chance to have your potentially valuable items looked over by Flog It! experts Anita Manning, Adam Partridge and Nick Davies.It’s a bit like a treasure hunt, with people bringing along up to three antiques and collectables they might be interested in selling, with those selected for sale going to Boldon Auction Galleries to go under the hammer on Wednesday 12th June.Series producer Louise Hibbins said: “Paul Martin and the entire Flog It! team are really pleased to be bringing the show to Newcastle. Discovery Museum will provide the perfect setting for our valuation day event; our experts are all looking forward to welcoming people from across the North East through the doors for their free valuations.“If you’ve ever wondered how much your boot sale

MY TOP FIVE

TOP 5 SONGS TO MAKE YOU FEEL SUMMERY1. Katrina & The Waves – Walking On Sunshine2. Katy Perry – California Girls3. Will Smith & Jazzy Jeff – Summertime 4. The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun5. The Lovin’ Spoonful – Summer In The City

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Rock and roll royalty head to the Metro Radio Arena on Wednesday 22nd May and you could be there to enjoy the spectacle!Journey, Whitesnake and Thunder are three of the best known rock bands in the world, with countless accolades and achievements between them. Journey are known for creating some of the best-known songs in modern music, with their single Don’t Stop Believin’ holding the #1 digital catalogue song in history. Whitesnake carry a rightful

and righteous reputation as one of the world’s leading rock and roll bands, bravado, bombast, talent and passion combine to create an awesome live show. Thunder have recently reformed to take the rock world by storm and this joint tour could be the spark that encourages new material from the band. www.metrorardioarena.co.ukTo be in with a chance of winning one of two pair of tickets to this must-see event email your name, address and

WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO SEE JOURNEY, WHITESNAKE & THUNDER

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contact number to ne1prizedraw@gmail.com before Monday 20th May, winner will be picked at random on Tuesday 21st May.T&Cs apply, available upon request.

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ARTPERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

BFI Mediatheque. New and exciting films and TV programmes have been added to the BFI Mediatheque at Discovery Museum – a digital jukebox of film and TV based within Tyne & Wear Archives. Simply pop in, log on and watch for free! Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery

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

FRIDAY 18TH MAY UNTIL SATURDAY 8TH JUNE

Africa. Join The Late Shows for a special preview event and tour on Friday 18th as Newcastle Arts Centre and Waka Waka North East take you on a tour celebrating African creative culture. Join in with African artists and musicians through the Late Shows where you can also preview the Africa exhibition featuring traditional masks, painting, costume and photography. Newcastle Arts Centre, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk

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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

Ruben Grilo – The Need For Speed. Ruben Grilo (Lugo, 1981) makes use of conceptual and narrative strategies in order to question the statute of objectives and images, through mediums as diverse as software of digital presentation, laser projection, found art, performance and installation. Grilo uses the space of Stephenson Works to look at the origins of society’s need for the acceleration of experience: beginning with the mechanisation and the creation of a physical communications network, railways – and culminating with the internet and the virtual networks of information, optical fiber. Circa Projects, Stephenson Works, Newcastle. www.circaprojects.org

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 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

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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

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Ed Ruscha: Artists Rooms On Tour. LA based artist Ed Ruscha is one of the most consistently inventive American artists of the last 50 years. Since the early 1960s he has channelled his fascination with words and the act of communication into books, print-making photography drawing and painting. The exhibition will include a wide variety of works covering over 40 years of his remarkable career. Hatton Gallery, Newcastle University. www.ncl.ac.uk/hatton

FRIDAY 24TH MAY UNTIL THURSDAY 27TH JUNE

Inventing The 21st Century. A British Library inspired event celebrating British ingenuity, in particular the contribution of North East inventors and companies. Have the opportunity to see inventions and products made in the North East and trace the journey of an idea from the first spark of inspiration to the development of a business. Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk

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Jeremy Gardiner: Unfolding Landscape. Jeremy Gardiner’s paintings are effectively an artistic excavation of the geology of landscape: how it is shaped by human activity and the forces of nature. Aware of distinct geologies, he attempts to interpret the hidden subterranean realms that contain the marks and secrets of their own distant formation. University Gallery, Northumbria University, Sandyford Road, Newcastle. www.northumbria.ac.uk/universitygallery

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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

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Eve Arnold: A Thoughtful Moment – The Misfits 1960. Castle Fine Art present a retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and works of the late Eve Arnold. Eve is perhaps best known for her candid photographs of Marilyn Monroe; the result of an extremely unique and privileged relationship with the Hollywood icon. This retrospective exhibition is a powerful and captivating collection of photography by one of the world’s greatest photographers. Castle Gallery, Market Street, Newcastle. www.castlegalleries.com

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

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

LISTINGS

AGE OF THE DINOSAURS @ LIFE SCIENCE CENTRE

Life Science Centre are heading back more than 65 million years for their latest exhibition – Age Of The Dinosaur.Coming from London’s Natural History Museum, the exhibition opens from Saturday 25th May and runs right through until Sunday 3rd November.Combining imagery, huge animatronics, CGI film footage and real specimens from the time, it’s an accurate and immersive way to get close to the ultra-realistic habitats with sounds and smells all adding to the realism.

There’s even a special discovery area where you can turn detective and discover how the planet looked in the days of the dinosaurs and get the chance to handle real specimens, as well as enjoy an atmospheric underwater area depicting life from the deep close up.The final part of the exhibition has an element of time travel to it, taking a look at what earth could look like in another 65 million years and trying to imagine what kinds of animals will roam the land then.

www.life.org.uk

IF YOU COULD BE A SUPERHERO, WHAT WOULD YOU CALL YOURSELF AND WHAT WOULD BE YOUR SPECIAL POWER?I’d call myself Alan Shearer-Man because my Dad thinks Alan Shearer is a hero. I’d like to be invisible so I could score lots of goals.JAMIE SHANNON, 8, GOSFORTH

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LISTINGS LISTINGSJukebox, 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 18TH 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

Hoo Har Vinyl Shenanigans, 11pm, free. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.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 19TH MAY

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

MONDAY 20TH 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 21ST MAY

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

WEDNESDAY 22ND 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 23RD 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

Quids>In, 10.30pm, £1. Bambu Nightclub, Units 3 & 4, Grainger Quarter, Newcastle. www.bambunewcastle.co.uk

FRIDAY 24TH MAY

Coolaid, 11pm, free. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk

Fabulicious Fridays, 10pm, £4/£5. Bambu Nightclub, Units 3 & 4, Grainger Quarter, Newcastle. www.bambunewcastle.co.uk

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 25TH 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

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 26TH MAY

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

MONDAY 27TH 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 28TH MAY

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

WEDNESDAY 29TH 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 15TH MAY

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

THURSDAY 16TH MAY

THE THURSDAY SHOW FEAT. Steve Gribbin, John Scott, Andrew Watts, Sean Turner, Susan Morrison, 7pm, £10. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

FRIDAY 17TH MAY

Geoff Boyz, Kai Humphries, Rory OHanlon, 7pm. Hyena Comedy Club, Leazes Lane, Newcastle. www.thehyena.com

THE FRIDAY SHOW FEAT. Steve Gribbin, John Scott, Andrew Watts, Sean Turner, Susan Morrison, 7pm, £12. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

SATURDAY 18TH MAY

Geoff Boyz, Kai Humphries, Rory OHanlon, 7pm. Hyena Comedy Club, Leazes Lane, Newcastle. www.thehyena.com

THE SATURDAY SHOW FEAT. Steve Gribbin, John Scott, Andrew

OUR PICK OF THE BEST EVENTS TAKING PLACE THIS FORTNIGHT

RECOMMENDS

STAGEBrilliant Adventures. Nineteen-year-old science genius Luke finally has some peace to work on the extraordinary box in his living room, holed up in a dingy flat on a near abandoned Middlesbrough housing estate. After his unbalanced brother Rob introduces him to a wealthy out-of-towner with designs on his invention, they’re thrown into a dangerous world that threatens to tear the brothers apart and possibly the universe itself… Brilliant Adventures is a fast paced tale of brotherhood, addiction and breaking the laws of physics. From Wednesday 29th May until Saturday 15th June at Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Newcastle. www.live.org.uk

FILMStone Street. At 22 Stone Street in Port of Spain, Trinidad, stands a house, home to the Cherrie family for over 60 years. This absorbing film is an autobiographical portrait of the Cherrie family and its branches in the UK, UK and Canada. Mixing home movie footage, photographs, musical recordings and interviews with a lyrical first-person narration, Stone Street moves beyond a simple record of family life to become a layered exploration of identity, history, race, place and belonging. A special screening celebrating the life of filmmaker Elspeth Kydd. 7.30pm, suggested £5 donation. Thursday 16th May at Side Cinema, The Side, Newcastle. www.amber-online.com

KIDSSecrets & Spies Code Breaking Workshop. Meet Dr Maths, the Evening Chronicle’s expert in code breaking, hidden patterns and magic tricks! Find out how to predict the future using just maths and delve into the secret world of spies and code breaking. This thrilling workshop will reveal the truth about secret agents and how they uncovered enemy plans, with the chance to write your own secret code. 11am. Wednesday 29th May at Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. www.sevenstories.org.uk

ARTInventing The 21st Century. A British Library inspired event celebrating British ingenuity, in particular the contribution of North East inventors and companies. Have the opportunity to see inventions and products made in the North East and trace the journey of an idea from the first spark of inspiration to the development of a business. From Friday 24th May until Thursday 27th June at Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk

TALKS & WORKSHOPSNFW13 – Lipstick Library. Part of NE1’s Newcastle Fashion Week - meet bestselling author Luisa Plaja at this exclusive books and beauty event. Luisa will be talking about her new book Diary Of A Mall Girl, followed by hair styling advice from professional stylist Dan Brown and beauty tips from The Body Shop. 6pm, free. Thursday 16th May at Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk

UNTIL SUNDAY 2ND JUNE

David Jablonowski. David Jablonowski 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 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 SUNDAY 30TH JUNE

West End Stories. What’s so special about the West End? What gives it its unique character? Who built the West End and what is its story? A new exhibition created with people from the West End of Newcastle seeks to answer these questions and reveals stories about life in the West End. The exhibition presents films, objects and photographs that uncover the rich and diverse heritage of the area, including photographs by the late Jimmy Forsyth, who documented city life; and objects, which reveal the West end’s Roman past. Look out for our programme of talks and events to complement this exhibition. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery

CLUBSWEDNESDAY 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

THURSDAY 16TH 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

Quids>In, 10.30pm, £1. Bambu Nightclub, Units 3 & 4, Grainger Quarter, Newcastle. www.bambunewcastle.co.uk

FRIDAY 17TH 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

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LISTINGSWatts, Sean Turner, Susan Morrison, 7pm, £15. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

SUNDAY 19TH MAY

F*CKWITS FEAT. Gavin Webster, Seymour Mace, Steffen Peddie, 1pm, £5. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

SUSAN MORRISON’S NORTHUMBRIAN ASSEMBLY FEAT. Lee Kyle, 7pm, £6. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

MONDAY 20TH MAY

BENEFIT FOR DIABETES UK FEAT. John Scott, Lee Kyle, Will Duggan, Danny Sutcliffe, Katie Mulgrew, 7pm, £7. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

TUESDAY 21ST MAY

Transatlantic Fury: Lee Camp & Nick Revell, 7pm, £10. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 22ND MAY

RED RAW FEAT. Ben Crompton, Si Buglass, 7.30pm, £2. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

THURSDAY 23RD MAY

THE THURSDAY SHOW FEAT. Alistair Barrie, Andy White, George Zach, Dan Nightingale, 7pm, £10. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

FRIDAY 24TH MAY

Dougie Dunlop, Luke Benson, 7pm. Hyena Comedy Club, Leazes Lane, Newcastle. www.thehyena.com

Sean Lock, 8pm. Newcastle City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlecityhall.org

THE FRIDAY SHOW FEAT. Alistair Barrie, Andy White, George Zach, Dan Nightingale, 7pm, £12. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

SATURDAY 25TH MAY

Dougie Dunlop, Luke Benson, 7pm. Hyena Comedy Club, Leazes Lane, Newcastle. www.thehyena.com

Sean Lock, 8pm. Newcastle City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlecityhall.org

THE SATURDAY SHOW FEAT.

Alistair Barrie, Andy White, George Zach, Dan Nightingale, 7pm, £15. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

SUNDAY 26TH MAY

BANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL FEAT. Alistair Barrie, Andy White, George Zach, John Scott, 7pm, £10. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

MONDAY 27TH MAY

John Scott: Sod The Tories (And Have A Nice Week), 7pm, £4. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

TUESDAY 28TH MAY

The Last Of McGuinness, 7pm, £16. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY

RED RAW FEAT. Ola, Andy Fury, 7.30pm, £2. The Stand, High Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.thestand.co.uk

FILMTYNESIDE CINEMAPILGRIM STREETNEWCASTLE0845 217 9909tynesidecinema.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY

BRINGING IN BABY: Star Trek Into Darkness 2D (11am)

THURSDAY 16TH MAY

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE VIA SATELLITE: This House (7pm) TYNESIDE BAR FREE FILM WEEK: Luc Besson Week (9.10pm)

STARTS FRIDAY 17TH MAY

The Great Gatsby 2D/3D

FRIDAY 17TH MAY

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

SATURDAY 18TH MAY

CHILDREN’S FILM CLUB: The Princess Bride (10.30am) THE LATE SHOWS LATE NIGHT

FILM SHOW – It’s Your Vote! (10pm)

SUNDAY 19TH MAY

BOOK CLUB: The Great Gatsby (12.45pm) 4’33 SILENT FILM FESTIVAL: New Filmmakers Work (4pm-7pm) Breath Of The Gods (5.50pm) In The Fog

WEDNESDAY 22ND MAY

BRINGING IN BABY: The Great Gatsby 2D (11am) WAKA WAKA AFRICA NORTH EAST LAUNCH: Skin (6pm)

THURSDAY 23RD MAY

In The Fog

STARTS FRIDAY 24TH MAY

Mud Beware Of Mr Baker Something In The Air

FRIDAY 24TH MAY

Our Children

SATURDAY 25TH MAY 10PM UNTIL SUNDAY 26TH MAY 11PM

TYNESIDE CINEMA 5TH ANNIVERSARY EXTRAVAGANZA

SATURDAY 25TH MAY

CHILDREN’S FILM CLUB: Oz The Great And The Powerful 2D (10.30am)

STARTS SUNDAY 26TH MAY

My Neighbour Totoro

MONDAY 27TH MAY

CHILDREN’S FILM CLUB: My Neighbour Totoro (10.30am)

TUESDAY 28TH MAY

CHILDREN’S FILM CLUB: My Neighbour Totoro (10.30am) Our Children

WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY

BRINGING IN BABY: My Neighbour Totoro (11am) TAKE A SECOND: Lore (5.45pm)

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

THURSDAY 16TH MAY

Stone Street (7.30pm)

CULTURE LABSPACE 4/5, KINGS WALK NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

THURSDAY 23RD MAY

THE FILM FACTORY (5pm)

EMPIRE CINEMASNEWGATE STREET, THE GATE, NEWCASTLEwww.empirecinemas.co.uk

LYHNORTHUMBERLAND ROADNEWCASTLE www.theheadofsteam.co.uk

EVERY MONDAY

Movies from 7pm

EVERY TUESDAY

Screening of comedy DVDs

KIDSPERMANENT EXHIBITIONS

@ Discovery Museum. Children can enjoy hands-on water activities with Play Tyne; discover more about military history with A Soldier’s Life; find out about the story of Newcastle from the Romans to the present day in Newcastle Story; experience the Science Maze fun zone; marvel at stunning ship models in Story Of The Tyne; check out the Turbinia, the fastest ship in the world, in Discovery’s foyer; and explore the region’s rich history of scientific invention and industrial activity in Tyneside Challenge. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery

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

EVERY DAY

Story Times. Everyone enjoys a good story, so sit back, relax and enjoy Seven Stories’ resident storytellers to hear your favourite stories old and new. 11.30am & 2pm. Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. www.sevenstories.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

FRIDAY 17TH 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 session for babies and their grown-ups. 2pm, £2. Seven Stories,

Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. www.sevenstories.org.uk

WEDNESDAY 22ND UNTIL SATURDAY 25TH MAY

Spot’s Birthday Party. It’s the Birthday of everyone’s favourite puppy! All Spot’s friends will be here; Steve the Monkey, Helen the Hippo and Tom the Crocodile plus Spot’s mum and dad, Sally and Sam. Special guest Marco the Rabbit Magician will be there too, ensuring there’s never a dull moment. 10am/11.30am, from £12.50. Theatre Royal, Grey Street, Newcastle. www.theatreroyal.co.uk

SATURDAY 25TH MAY UNTIL SUNDAY 2ND JUNE

Mystery, Magic & Midnight Feasts. Discover the great outdoors and have an adventure of your own this May Half Term as we celebrate the launch of our brand new exhibition; Mystery, Magic and Midnight Feasts, the Many Adventures of Enid Blyton. Learn how to solve the case in code cracking workshops and take your characters on an adventure in an exclusive creative writing workshop with Diverse Voices Winner, Helen Limon. Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. www.sevenstories.org.uk

SATURDAY 25TH MAY UNTIL NOVEMBER

Age Of The Dinosaurs. Prepare to be transported back in time more than 65million years where you’ll come face to face withTarbosaurus, the fearsome cousin of T.rex. This exhibition combines animatronic dinosaurs, stunning imagery real fossils and dinosaur bones – a must for dinosaur fans of all ages! Life Science Centre, Times Square, Newcastle. www.life.org.uk

TUESDAY 28TH MAY

Back To Nature Storyparty. Busy bees and butterflies are invited to go back to nature in a StoryParty dedicated to everything we love about the countryside. Bring the outside in as we share songs, stories and games. 10.30am. Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. www.sevenstories.org.uk

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LISTINGSTUESDAY 28TH & WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY

Little Monks Cookery Club. For all 8 to 16 year olds with a burgeoning interest in all things food, these popular sessions give kids the confidence to go at their own pace and aim to make cooking fun. 10am-3pm, £29pp per day/£50pp both days. Blackfriars, Friars Street, Newcastle. www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY

Creative Creatures. Make tracks to the Laing to print your own monster footprint, discover the sea creatures hiding in the Marble Hall and make a 3D sea creature to take home with you. Laing Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing

Secrets & Spies Code Breaking Workshop. Meet Dr Maths, the Evening Chronicle’s expert in code breaking, hidden patterns and magic tricks! Find out how to predict the future using just maths and delve into the secret world of spies and code breaking. This thrilling workshop will reveal the truth about secret agents and how they uncovered enemy plans, with the chance to write your own secret code. 11am. Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. www.sevenstories.org.uk

MUSIC WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY

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

THURSDAY 16TH MAY

Drop The Ocean, Pointless View, 7pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk

Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, 8pm, £34.50. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Final Year Music Student Recitals feat. Corinna Philpott, Tom Lovatt, Joan Kelly, Jacqueline Davidson, Emily Rutherford, 10.30am, free. King’s Hall, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University. www.ncl.ac.uk/events/kings-hall

FRIDAY 17TH MAY

Asa & Sorrow, Joonipah, 11pm. World Headquarters, Carliol Square, Newcastle. www.welovewhq.com

Cantaloop, 7pm, £5. Hoochie Coochie, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle.

www.hoochiecoochie.co.uk

Cast, The Twang, 6pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk

Northern Sinfonia: Seven Last Words, 7.30pm, £32-£10. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Sammy S, 8pm, free. Living Room, Grey Street, Newcastle. www.thelivingroom.co.uk

The Zombies, 8pm, £20-£17. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Tom Copson, Patrick Duff, 7.30pm, £4. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk

SATURDAY 18TH MAY

Alex Hutton Trio, 7.30pm, £10. The Lit & Phil, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.litandphil.org.uk

Claypath, 8pm, free. Living Room, Grey Street, Newcastle. www.thelivingroom.co.uk

Jive Talkin as The Bee Gees, 7.30pm. Newcastle City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlecityhall.org

Mark Knopfler, 7.30pm, £45-£41. Metro Radio Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle. www.metroradioarena.co.uk

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

Prom Praise North East, 3pm, £19-£8. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

SUNDAY 19TH MAY

Alicia Keys, 7.30pm, £45-£39.50. Metro Radio Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle. www.metroradioarena.co.uk

Curtis Stigers, 7.30pm, £24.50. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Ensemble 7Bridges presents Channel Hopping, 7pm, £10. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

The Ultimate Eagles, 7.30pm. Newcastle City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle. www.newcastlecityhall.org

We Are The Physics, So What Robot, 7.30pm. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk

MONDAY 20TH MAY

Brian McFadden, DJ Vogue, 7pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk

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

Second Year Music Student Recitals feat. Rebecca Whitman, Kathryn Symmonds, Faye MacCalman, Catherine Hanlon, Anne-Marie Rosa, Daniel Rose-Jones, Lewis West, 12.50pm, free. King’s Hall, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University. www.ncl.ac.uk/events/kings-hall

TUESDAY 21ST MAY

Benjamin Francis Leftwich, 7.30pm, £12. Northumbria University Students Union, Sandyford Road, Newcastle. www.mynsu.northumbria.ac.uk

Joyce The Librarian, Cyan Cirus, Skylark Song, 7.30pm, £5. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk

Northern Chords: Britten’s Saint Nicholas, 7.30pm, £5. St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle

Northern Chords: Beethoven At Lunchtime, 12.30pm, free. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Sleeping With Sirens, 7pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk

WEDNESDAY 22ND MAY

Journey, Whitesnake, Thunder, 7.30pm, £45. Metro Radio Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle. www.metroradioarena.co.uk

Northern Chords: Schubert At Lunchtime, 12.30pm, free. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Open Mic Night, free. G Casino, St James Boulevard, Newcastle. www.grosvenorcasinos.com/local-casinos/newcastle

Sick Children’s Trust Charity Night, 7pm, £10. Hoochie Coochie, Pilgrim

Street, Newcastle. www.hoochiecoochie.co.uk

The 1975, 7.30pm, £8.50. Northumbria University Students Union, Sandyford Road, Newcastle. www.mynsu.northumbria.ac.uk

THURSDAY 23RD MAY

Northern Chords: Mozart At Lunchtime, 12.30pm, free. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Northern Chords: Verdi, Wagner & Puccini, 7.30pm, £12. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Second Year Music Student Recitals feat. Daniel Morgan, Tom Clarke, Harry Murrell, David Curry, Megan Hindle, Annabel Warnock, Laura Machin, Madeleine Woodey, Eleanor Moore, Titus English, Louise Anderson, 9.30am, free. King’s Hall, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University. www.ncl.ac.uk/events/kings-hall

Steve Earle & The Dukes, 7.30pm, £29.50. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

The Skints, Current Swell, Gecko, 7pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk

FRIDAY 24TH MAY

Andy G & Karen, 8pm, free. Living Room, Grey Street, Newcastle. www.thelivingroom.co.uk

Cherri Fosphate, 8pm. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk

Northern Chords: Schumann At Lunchtime, 12.30pm, free. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Northern Chords: Gala Concert, 7.30pm, £15. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Senses Fail, Marmozets, Handguns, This Is Divine, 6.30pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk

SATURDAY 25TH MAY

James H Duo, 8pm, free. Living Room, Grey Street, Newcastle. www.thelivingroom.co.uk

Kanda Bongo Man, 8.30pm, £10. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

The Defiled, 7pm. O2 Academy,

Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk

The View, 11pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk

SUNDAY 26TH MAY

BBC Sunday Morning: Leonard Elschenbroich & Alexei Grynyuk, 11am, £11. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Deadboy, Serenity Soundsystem, 11pm. World Headquarters, Carliol Square, Newcastle. www.welovewhq.com

Northern Sinfonia: The Two Of Us The Lennon & McCartney Songbook, 7pm, £32-£10. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

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

MONDAY 27TH MAY

District3, 7pm. O2 Academy, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.o2academynewcastle.co.uk

TUESDAY 28TH MAY

Alasdair Roberts & Lady Maisery, 8pm, £12.50. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Future Traditions: Folk Degree Final Recitals, noon. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY

Folkworks: Allan Taylor & Rab Noakes, 8pm, £16. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Future Traditions: Folk Degree Final Recitals, noon. The Sage Gateshead, St Marys Square, Gateshead www.thesagegateshead.org

Second Year Music Student Recitals feat. James Hedges, Greta Buitkute, Marcus Adams, Anna Pulpitz, 9am, free. King’s Hall, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University. www.ncl.ac.uk/events/kings-hall

The Freaky Dukes, 7.30pm. Head of Steam, Neville Street, Newcastle. www.theheadofsteam.co.uk

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

STAGEWEDNESDAY 15TH UNTIL SATURDAY 18TH MAY

The Visit, Northern Stage collaborates with Northumbria University’s Performing Arts students in a play about the people of Gullen, and if their greed for wealth be stronger than their loyalty for a friend? 7.30pm, £10. Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle. www.northernstage.co.uk

States Of Descent, Northern Stage collaborates with Northumbria University’s Performing Arts students in a play about the crisis facing Europe. 7.30pm, £10. Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle. www.northernstage.co.uk

THURSDAY 16TH MAY

A Time For Tease, A burlesque extravaganza for the Teenage Cancer Trust. 7pm. World Headquarters, Carliol Square, Newcastle. www.welovewhq.com

SATURDAY 18TH MAY

An Evening With Dirty Dancing: Tribute Show, Featuring all the hits of the iconic movie Dirty Dancing this sell out sensation is a sexy song and dance spectacular with a dynamic cast sure to show you the time of your life! 7.30pm, £18-£16. Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.millvolvotynetheatre.co.uk

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

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LISTINGSThe 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

SUNDAY 19TH UNTIL MONDAY 27TH MAY

Circus Hilarious, Staring superstars of slapstick Clive Webb and Danny Adams, daredevil acts and daring feats from across the world (including Houdini’s Milk Churn Escape) and hilarious comedy routines from Clive and Danny, joined by Dangerous Alan, (black belt, 3rd Dan, AA and RAC) - guaranteed to have you on the edge of your seat and howling with laughter! Excitement and comedy for all the family. Complete with magic, madness & mayhem, comedy, dancing girls, slapstick and the now Legendary Rock Band Clownforce - all with a touch of danger! From £8. Theatre Royal, Grey Street, Newcastle. www.theatreroyal.co.uk

MONDAY 20TH UNTIL SATURDAY 25TH MAY

The Woman In Black, Unanimously acclaimed by the critics, The Woman in Black combines the power and intensity of live theatre with a cinematic quality inspired by the world of film noir. The formula delivers an evening of unremitting drama, transporting the audience into a terrifying and ghostly world. A lawyer engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently enough, but as they reach further into his darkest memories the borders between make believe and reality begin to blur and the flesh begins to creep... 7.30pm, from £12. Theatre Royal, Grey Street, Newcastle. www.theatreroyal.co.uk

FRIDAY 24TH UNTIL SUNDAY 26TH MAY

Celebrities On Ice, Starring ice champion Beth Tweddle with Matt Lapinskas, Gareth Thomas, Chico, Kyran Bracken, Brianne Delcourt, Colin Ratushniak, Jenna Smith, Dan Whiston plus X Factor’s Ruth Lorenzo and hosted by Christopher Biggins. 7pm, £35 rinkside, £30 & £22.50 kids (under 16) £15; family ticket (2 adults, 2 kids) £85 rinkside, £70 & £60. Metro Radio Arena, Arena Way, Newcastle. www.metroradioarena.co.uk

SATURDAY 25TH MAY

Ours Was The Fen Country, Dan Canham of Still House. Ours Was The Fen Country is an exhilarating and poetic look at the inevitability of change using the voices of those who still know the old words. 8pm, £12. Dance City, Temple Street, Newcastle. www.dancecity.co.uk

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

TUESDAY 28TH MAY UNTIL SATURDAY 1ST JUNE

One of BBC TV’s most popular and fondly-remembered sitcoms comes to the stage with all three of its original leading cast members, Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph. Birds Of A Feather ran on BBC for nearly ten years throughout the 1990s becoming a massive hit right from the word go and remains not only a classic comedy but also, as a female-centred long-running series, a truly rare gem. And now the three stars of the TV series are re-united on stage to re-create their adored characters, sisters Sharon Theodopolopoudos and Tracy Stubbs and their sex-mad neighbour, Dorien Green, in a brand-new show created especially for the theatre. 7.30pm, from £9. Theatre Royal, Grey Street, Newcastle. www.theatreroyal.co.uk

TALKS/WORKSHOPS

EVERY TUESDAY

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Hot Yoga Level 1. 12pm-1pm. 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 15TH MAY

Saints And Sinners Tour. A stroll around central Newcastle with stories of the real goodies and baddies who lived here – true historical gossip! 7pm, meet at Grey’s Monument finish at St John’s Church. £4/£3. www.newcastlecityguides.org.uk

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 highlights from the collections. 10.30am-11.30am, free. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery

THURSDAY 16TH MAY

NFW13 – Lipstick Library. Meet bestselling author Luisa Plaja at this exclusive books and beauty event. Luisa will be talking about her new book Diary Of A Mall Girl, followed by hair styling advice from professional stylist Dan Brown and beauty tips from The Body Shop. 6pm, free. Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk

A Stitch In Time. Designer Julia Soares-McCormick will present a very lively, informative and interesting talk about the practical aspects of creating Tudor clothes from their inception to completion. 2pm-4pm, free. Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk

FRIDAY 17TH MAY

Butter Boats And Bethels. Discover the social and industrial history of the Lower Ouseburn through a programme of illustrated lectures, study aids and guided walking tours delivered by Ouseburn expert Mike Greatbatch. Third in the series of talks: Butter Boats And Bethels - Ouseburn and the East Quayside. 2pm-4pm, £6. Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk

SUNDAY 19TH MAY

Enid Blyton First Look Tour. Did you know that Seven Stories is custodian of a nationally important archive of children’s literature, illustrations and manuscripts including the largest collection of Enid Blyton material in the UK? Learn about the history of Seven Stories, view rare and unseen treasures from our Collection and take part in a unique ‘white glove’ experience with some of the highlights from Seven Stories’ archive. Meet the expert team who bring the Collection to life, ask questions and find out how we ensure that our illustrations and manuscripts are safe guarded for future generations. 1.30pm. Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. www.sevenstories.org.uk

MONDAY 20TH MAY

Railways Before George Stephenson. A study of the waggonways in the Great North Coalfield 1605-1830.

6pm, free. The Lit & Phil, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.litandphil.org.uk

TUESDAY 21ST MAY

Recent Discoveries Of The Solar System. The Moons of Jupiter. 7pm-9pm, free. The Lit & Phil, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.litandphil.org.uk

TS Eliot Tour. Join Julia Copus and Deryn Rees-Jones, both shortlisted for the TS Eliot Prize for Poetry. 7.15pm, £6. Culture Lab, Grand Assembly Rooms, Kings Walk, Newcastle University. www.culturelab.ncl.ac.uk

WEDNESDAY 22ND MAY

Want To Be A Playwright? Find out more about the five step by step modules on offer for Live Theatre’s unique online course, beaplaywright.com. 5.30pm. Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Newcastle. www.live.org.uk

Enid Blyton & The Big Red Ledger. 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. Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. www.sevenstories.org.uk

FRIDAY 24TH MAY

Aminatta Forna. Aminatta Forna, a prize winning novelist and memoirist will be reading and in conversation. 7.15pm, £6. Culture Lab, Grand Assembly Rooms, Kings Walk, Newcastle University. www.culturelab.ncl.ac.uk

SATURDAY 25TH MAY

How To Handle Criticism. Every day we come across situations that challenge our ego or self esteem, or trigger a ‘who do they think they are’ attitude. Is there a healthy line of resilience that allows you to accept comments from others and use them constructively to iron out your own creases? Is it possible to have a ‘duck’s

back’ that is free from animosity or resentment towards the water-thrower?! 2.30pm-4pm, free. Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk

SATURDAY 25TH MAY, 1ST & 8TH JUNE

Silk Painting. Artist Marcia Todman returns to lead this popular 3 week course, demonstrating a range of Silk Painting techniques, including stretching silk. All materials are provided. 10am-1pm, 3x3 hour sessions £60. Newcastle Arts Centre, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk

SUNDAY 26TH MAY

Musical Theatre. Ideal for 7-13 year olds. A workshop for young people looking at musical theatre dance. Learn routines from different musicals, with the option to sing and act for those who want to. 1pm-3pm, £7. Dance City, Temple Street, Newcastle. www.dancecity.co.uk

TUESDAY 28TH MAY

Recent Discoveries Of The Solar System. Mercury, Venus and future missions in the Solar System. 7pm-9pm, free. The Lit & Phil, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.litandphil.org.uk

Tracing Your Wartime Ancestor. Learn which records are available to find out more about your ancestor’s war time experiences. We will be looking at National Archives, monuments and local and national sources. The session will provide you with ideas about where to take your search and what information is available. 2pm-3pm, free. Newcastle City Library, Princess Square, Newcastle. www.newcastle.gov.uk

Life Drawing. Narbi Price will lead this four week course. Using a range of provided media and materials, this course aims to provide an in depth introduction to a selection of Life Drawing practices. 4x3 hour sessions £95. Course fee includes all materials and refreshments. Newcastle Arts Centre, Westgate Road, Newcastle. www.newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk

ONE-OFF EVENTSWEDNESDAY 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

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Well gang, that’s it for another fortnight. Hopefully our rich reserves of cultural brilliance will have set your pulse racing with things to do in this scary new age of 8pm sunsets and mild sunburns on your ears. We’ll be honest, we could get used to it. If the sweet taste of things like Evolution Festival and The Late Shows has merely whet your appetite for a full summer of enjoying yourself then fear not, as we’ll be back soon enough to give you your next hit of news, views and previews from across the NE1 area. You’re in for a treat as well, as the Festival Of The North East is in town and we’ll be looking at what music, art and literary wonders it has in store. Oh, and a certain slice of athletics is back... all together now... “I went to Blaydon Races, t’was on the ninth of Joon...”

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FRIDAY 17TH MAY

An Evening With David Haye, 7pm-11pm, £100 tickets include food, a professional photo and one item to be signed. G Casino, St James Boulevard, Newcastle. www.grosvenorcasinos.com/local-casinos/newcastle

FRIDAY 17TH & SATURDAY 18TH MAY

The Late Shows @ Life, Glimpse the dinosaurs before Life’s Age of the Dinosaur exhibition officially opens, take a trip with psychedelic fractals in the planetarium and try the infamous Life cocktails. 7pm-11pm, free. Life Science Centre, Times Square, Newcastle. www.life.org.uk

The Late Shows: Mystery, Magic & Midnight Feasts, Go back to a time when ginger beer and ham rolls where for lunch and adventures with lashings of fun were to be had by all. Test your knowledge of The Famous Five, Malory Towers and more in a fun-filled quiz, pick up a treasure map at Reception and join our Famous Five Treasure hunt, meet characters on every floor and see previously unseen material in our brand new exhibition Mystery, Magic and Midnight Feasts, the Many Adventures of Enid Blyton. 6pm-11pm. Seven Stories, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle. www.sevenstories.org.uk

FRIDAY 18TH MAY

The Late Shows @ Globe Gallery, Globe Gallery will be working with Jordan Lee Jones and Eleanor Gibson (members of Northern Architecture’s archiGRAD Programme) who invite you to become part of a new site specific sculpture entitled Embedded Union which will grow and evolve over the course of the evening. 7pm-11pm, free. Globe Gallery, Blandford Square, Newcastle. www.globegallery.org

The Late Shows @ Hatton Gallery, At the Hatton Gallery you can enjoy the fabulous exhibition of work by Los Angeles based artist, Ed Ruscha. Decorate your own graphic cup or word art bag inspired by Ed Ruscha’s artworks or make a collage, accompanied by urban poetry and LA sounds. 7pm-11pm, free. Hatton Gallery, Newcastle University. www.ncl.ac.uk/hatton

The Late Shows @ Discovery Museum, Take part in the giant art installation with contemporary artist Julia Vogl. American-British artist Julia

creates colourful, large-scale participatory sculptures. Help her to create a masterpiece for Discovery with 1000s of recycled plastic bottles! Join the Discovery Museum’s tea party and find out just how international our national drink, tea, is, or get crafty and decorate your own cake. 7pm-11pm, free. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery

The Late Shows @ The Great North Museum, Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Indian sub-continent during an evening filled with exotic tastes, sights and sounds. Enjoy a night filled with traditional dance and music combined with the glamour and energy of a Bollywood production. 7pm-11pm, free. Great North Museum: Hancock, Barras Bridge, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum

The Late Shows @ The Laing, The Bare Necessities: Join the Laing for an evening of buzzing jungle vibes, brought to you by L-INK. Inspired by the installation by Turner Prize Nominee Paul Noble and the Painted Face exhibition, you are invited to an evening of music, dance and costume! 7pm-11pm, free. Laing Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/laing

The Late Shows @ BALTIC 39, Venture into Newcastle’s newest arts and education space, BALTIC 39 for a special night of performance, music and film, curated by Matt Calderwood whose exhibition Paper Over the Cracks is also open on Level 4. The exhibition presents a series of ambitious new sculptures which explore decaying and collapsing systems. Made of fragile, degradable materials, the works weather and decompose over the course of the exhibition which opened in March. 7pm-11pm. BALTIC 39, High Bridge, Newcastle. www.balticmill.com/39

The Late Shows @ BALTIC, Take a late night look at BALTIC’s spring season of exhibitions by David Maljkovic, David Jablonowski, Fabrice Hyber and Marcin Maciejowski. You can also join a free Spotlight Tour of the David Maljkovic exhibition at 7.30pm, 8.30pm and 9.30pm and don’t forget to check out BALTIC SHOP which is open throughout the evening. 7pm-11pm. BALTIC Centre For Contemporary Art, Gateshead. www.balticmill.com

UNTIL SATURDAY 18TH 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

SATURDAY 25TH MAY

Flog It!, BBC’s Flog It! comes to Newcastle, bring your antiques to be valued by experts between 9.30am and 4pm. Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle. www.twmuseums.org.uk/discovery

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