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NE1 magazine is brought to you by NE1 Ltd, the company which champions all that’s great about Newcastle city centre
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WHAT’S ON IN NE1
1104 UPFRONTThe latest news and the hottest events across NE1
06 LET’S GO...Ghost stories, comedy, football, and a curry ‘Oscar’ for Newcastle
08 TRY THISHigh flyers and fine art
11 COME DINING Our guide to NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week - Jan 18-24
14 MUSIC Something for everyone in NE1
19 MOTÖRHEAD The legendary rockers head to town
22 LISTINGS Your go-to guide to NE1 goings-on
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BIG GAINSPure Gym, which has centres on St James’ Boulevard and Eldon Garden, has been named in The Sunday Times
Virgin Fast Track 100 for a second time after its 2015 sales reached a very fit £21.8m. puregym.com
PARTNERING UP
North East brewer Camerons has partnered up with barbecue smokehouse Longhorns to
develop a new menu at Tilleys bar. theheadofsteam.co.uk
BEADYBeaded jewellery specialist Trollbeads is bringing sparkle to the city with a new concept store on Grey Street. The new
outlet is filled with bracelets and beads to mix and match. trollbeads.com
ESSENTIAL SHOPPINGHandbag Clinic has popped up on Mosley Street, offering repairs on handbags and leather goods, fixing
worn red Christian Louboutin shoe soles, and selling some of the world’s most sought-after pre-loved handbags. handbagclinic.co.uk
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The Bolshoi Ballet’s stunning retelling of The Taming of the Shrew is beamed live to Tyneside Cinema in January. Shakespeare’s comedy has been adapted numerous times for stage, screen, opera, ballet, and musical theatre; perhaps the most famous adaptations being Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate and the 1967 film of the play starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. This time, it’s retold by French choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot and the world-famous Bolshoi dancers. We’re so in love! Tyneside Cinema, January 24, from £10 tynesidecinema.co.uk
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BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE MUSEUMS
Gin palace Pleased to Meet You, in High Bridge, has unveiled a new look after a £500,000 expansion which includes new cocktail club Viceroy, a new dining area, bar, luxury events space, and private dining.
Owner Ladhar Leisure’s plans in the city also include a Neapolitan-inspired pizza and cocktail venue opposite Central Station and the White Hart Yard development which will introduce new food and drink destinations to Grey Street. High Bridge ptmy-newcastle.co.uk
Explore the hidden treasures of the Discovery Museum and Great North Museum: Hancock with guided behind-the-scenes tours in January.
The Arcs and Sparks tour at Discovery delves into a vast collection of historic electrical inventions, while at At Great North Museum: Hancock you can explore vast collections of archaeology, natural history, and cultural relics. Discovery Museum, January 6, discoverymuseum.org.ukGreat North Museum: Hancock, January 9 greatnorthmuseum.org.uk
THE BRIDGE TAVERNWylam Jakehead IPA (6.3% abv) lurks below a set of original Bauhaus lamps in an avenue of handpulls and sparkling craft fonts. Strong and complex, and voted Britain’s Hottest Beer, it perfectly illustrates the pub’s innovative approach. LADY GREY’SMordue Northumbrian Blonde (4.0% abv) is as fresh and zesty as a the revellers in this belting bar. A leaning towards sweetness, a pucker of lemon and a flirt with fruitiness slowly melt into one memorable pub encounter. THE CITY TAVERNAs dog-friendly as any country pub, but high on the style. Caledonian Three Hop Lager (4.5% abv) is rich, crisp and golden with spicy herbal aromas and earthy flavours, and a lingering lemon finish.
THE CENTURIONA robust example of Victorian opulence. Under the tight creamy head of Camerons Strongarm (4.0% abv) lies a toffee-rich, ruby red ale balanced by a bitter-sweetness and soft hop finish. DAT BARPunk brat meets bold sophistication. The impressive list of craft beers includes Anarchy Brew Co Strait Jacket (3.6% abv) - a golden beer packed with big American hop flavours.
HITCHED!The North East Wedding Show, the biggest of its kind in the North East, is heading back to Metro Radio Arena.
Now in its 16th year, it will feature more than 110 exhibitors.Try on dresses, sample cakes, find fabulous flowers and striking stationery, and book your perfect honeymoon hideaway - all under one roof. Quote NE1MAG when booking your ticket online to get two tickets for £7.Metro Radio Arena, January 16-17 theukweddingshows.co.uk
Good beer and great pubs, with Cheers magazine editor Alastair Gilmour
SPOOK NIGHTWith the dark nights here to stay, there’s nothing like a spooky story to set the mood and test the nerves.
The hallowed halls of The Lit & Phil play host to an evening of supernatural tales told by historian Gail-Nina Anderson, poet Sean O’Brien, and crime writer Ann Cleaves.
The Grade II-listed building is the perfect location for a spooky night in - just watch out for what lurks behind those old bookshelves. Prepare to be severely spooked!The Lit & Phil, January 6, £5, www.litandphil.org.uk
Get your thinking caps on, people – Andy Zaltzman is returning to The Stand with his Satirist for Hire show and he needs your queries, complaints, and general gripes.
The popular political comic is a master of weaving tales around complex subjects. Whether you’re exasperated by economics, piqued by politics, or wound up about the world – Andy’s your man!The Stand, January 12, £12, thestand.co.uk
FOR HIRE
HOT NEWS!Indian street food pioneer Dabbawal has been named the UK’s Best Casual Dining Restaurant in the country’s biggest annual Indian restaurant awards - the British Curry Awards 2015.
Dabbawal was recognised for leading the UK street food craze which has taken hold since it opened its first kitchen in Newcastle in 2010. Since then, its High Bridge restaurant has led a revolution in casual dining, with their unique take on traditional Indian street food served in its buzzing urban kitchens. High Bridge, www.dabbawal.com
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ON THE TERRACES With Newcastle Utd fan
Paul Dixon
Someone asked me what Christmas meant to me. Being an ageing cynic, I said that it meant 10 days off and more football.
What it traditionally means for Newcastle United supporters, of course, is a mixture of defeats and trying to find someone sober to drive you to and from the games during the festive period, as Arriva is still to grasp the concept of ‘public’ and ‘transport’ in the same sentence.
On Planet Football of course, Christmas and New Year is a time of frenzy matched only by WAGs in a silly hat sale.
It’s the time when the transfer window gives clubs a final chance to pull away from the relegation zone, a last throw of the dice to cling to the Premiership. It would be nice if Newcastle weren’t involved, but like Christmas without Slade, it wouldn’t be the same. I would dearly love a change once in a while, mind! A very merry Christmas to you all (apart from Arriva management)[email protected]
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FENWICK
Bored of turkey, mulled wine and naff Christmas telly? Grab your coat and head to The Stand comedy club for Hoot Fest 2015.
The annual five-night comedy spectacular brings together five of the country’s best comics, including festival favourite Jo Caulfield, who will share her hysterical arguments and embarrassing misunderstandings alongside local favourites Seymour Mace and Matt Reed. They’ll be joined by BBC New Comedy award winner David Callaghan and Stand regular and Viz comic co-founder Simon Donald. Tempted? Make a night of it with dinner in The Stand’s bistro and you’re on for a top evening out.The Stand, December 27-31, thestand.co.uk
City Tavern, which was restored to its Tudor-style glory in 2014, has been voted the Pub with the Best Pint in the UK at the Star Pubs & Bars awards organised by Heineken.
The pub beat competition from more than 1,000 pubs across the UK to take the honour. Judges were impressed with the pub’s offering of 10 cask ales and ciders and three house ales.Northumberland Road, citytavern.co.uk
Paul Piercy’s striking portraits of human rights activists from around the world come to Discovery Museum in early 2016.
The Black Portraits feature silhouettes in black impasto oil paint which represent world-famous activists, some of whom have died or been imprisoned for their beliefs, including the murdered Russian journalist Anna Politkovskya and Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who endured 15 years under house arrest. See the website for talks and events throughout the exhibition. Discovery Museum January 16-April 17, discoverymuseum.org.uk
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Two of professional wrestling’s biggest names are coming to the North East in January for an evening of 5 Star Wrestling at Metro Radio Arena.
Serious Parody Ltd, which produces the 5 Star Wrestling video games, is bringing its first promotion to the city with fan favourites Rey Mysterio and AJ Styles joining wrestlers from around the world for a night of high-flying sports entertainment. Check out the 5 Star Wrestling on Facebook for full details of all the matches.Metro Radio Arena, January 13, from £30, metroradioarena.co.uk
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NE1 NEWCASTLE RESTAURANT WEEKEvery Newcastle foodie’s favourite week of the year is back January 18-24 with more than 80 of the city’s finest restaurants offering set menus for just £10 and £15.
There are 11 new restaurants joining the event in 2016 including Aveika, Hawthorns, and Viva Brazil, while regular favourites Harry’s Bar, Broad Chare, and Carluccio’s return to join in the event.
For all the offers, and to download your vouchers, go to the website below, and for details from some of the restaurants taking part, see over the page.www.getintonewcastle.co.uk/restaurant-week
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KO SAIFenwick Food Hall’s fab new noodle bar is taking part in its first NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week and is offering any five Asian tapas dishes from the menu for just £10. Fenwick Food Hall, ko-sai.co.uk
BEALIM HOUSEPrintworks-turned bar, restaurant and gin distillery Bealim House is new to the city and to NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week and is serving up, among other treats, provençal fish stew with rouille et croutes.Gallowgate, bealimhouse.co.uk
BARLUGAIn the heart of Grey Street, Barluga’s special menu includes scrummy cheescake with berry compote. Grey Street, barluga.co.uk
BONBARThe signature dish of stylish Bonbar, the Bon burger, is on the NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week menu, served with vine tomato, gem lettuce, chargrilled red onion and gherkin.Fenkle Street, bonbar.co.uk
SACHINSStylish Indian restaurant Sachins’ special menu features Amritsari Fish - chunks of cod marinated in fresh Punjabi spices, coated in gram flour and shallow fried.Forth Banks, sachins.co.uk
PLEASED TO MEET YOUThe menu at Pleased to Meet You in High Bridge includes fillet of cod, grilled leek, wild mushrooms, and red wine vinaigrette.High Bridge ptmy-newcastle.co.uk
THE BOTANISTA signature dish at The Botanist, at the top of Monument Mall, the chicken hanging kebab is served with sweet chilli, ginger and garlic butter. Monument Mall thebotanist.uk.com
THE HERB GARDENThe place for pizza, The Herb Garden is offering any main menu pizza with a bottle of Peroni or a glass of prosecco during NE1 Newcastle Retaurant Week. Westgate Road theherbgardenuk.com
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HIT FACTORY
IN THE GROOVE
Discover something new this January at The Acoustic Factory at O2 Academy, which brings together local bands, solo artist and singer-songwriters.
Acts include local four-piece rock band SkyRush, finalists in the Soundwave Music Competition in 2015; acoustic singer-songwriter Craig Roddam; multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Meghann Clancy, and acoustic pop from Hannah Brown. O2 Academy January 14, £6 o2academynewcastle.co.uk
Get your groove on and dance away the January blues with world-renowned DJ Jane Fitz at World Headquarters.
A DJ for more than 20 years, Fitz is resident at UK festival Freerotation, as well as at Meadows in the Mountains in Bulgaria and in London at Night Moves and Cartuli’s Day.
Playing all over the world in everything from mountain ranges to warehouses, Fitz brings a hard-to-categorise selection that blends early UK acid house with deep, psychedelic house and techno.World Headquarters, Jan 16, welovewhq.com
There’s something for everyone at Sage Gateshead over the New Year period with big band sound, classic rock, and bright new talent all taking to the stage. Here’s more:
Swing into the New Year with the Glenn Miller Orchestra led by Ray McVay on December 29. The band is joined by the Jiving Lindy Hoppers and will be performing classic wartime chart toppers.
On January 15, the Classic Rock Show returns with the Top 20 Greatest Guitar Riffs of All Time. Part two of the tour features Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love, Queen’s I Want It All, and AC/DC’s Highway To Hell. Get your air guitars ready, people!
For a gentler evening, ECHO Rising Stars on January 16 brings together three of the finest young musicians for a night of classic music – cellist Harriet Krijgh, harpist Remy van Kesteren, and pianist Cathy Krier.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com
TOP COMBO
HOOTFEST!27th Dec – 31st Dec (Tickets start at £15)
Jo Caulfield, Simon Donald, Jonny Pelham, David Callaghan, Matt Reed, Seymour Mace. (Seymour Mace 31st only).
31 High Bridge,Newcastle upon Tyne,NE1 1EWBox Office: 0191 300 9700
Andy ZaltzmanSatirist for Hire 12th Jan(Tickets £12)‘Political comedy at its best’ - Sunday Times
Simon DonaldBarry Twyford Isn’t Meant17th Jan (Tickets £8/7)‘As funny with a microphone in his hand as he was with a pencil’ - Guardian
Weekend Shows Every Thursday, Friday & SaturdayEnjoy 5 Acts at Newcastle’s favourite comedy clubCall 0191 300 9700 or visit the website www.thestand.co.uk
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Taking music out of the DJ booth and back into the hands of musicians, Brooklyn-based dance trio Tortured Soul play a one-off gig at Hoochie Coochie in January.
Influenced by the classic songcraft of Prince, Heatwave and Kool & The Gang, Tortured Soul’s groove-centered rhythm is guaranteed to get you dancing away those January blues. Hoochie Coochie, January 15, £15, hoochiecoochie.co.uk
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Hello 2016!
Hello 2016!It’s super ‘16!
Grab your diary - here’s our guide to some of the best events of 2016 in NE1
Join the party in and around Stowell Street as Chinatown marks Chinese New Year (February 8), before enjoying a little romance in the city on Valentine’s Day (February 14).
After more than 100,000 people flocked to Grey Street for a weekend of classic cars and more in 2015, NE1’s Newcastle Motor Show is back (July 9-10). The streets will also be packed a week later for Newcastle Pride (July 16-17), before the big screen returns to Grey’s Monument for NE1’s Monument Movies (from July 26) and outdoor table tennis tables return to the city’s streets.
Welcome thousands of new faces to the city in September with Freshers’ Week at Newcastle and Northumbria universities. Mo Farah hopes to defend his Great North Run title (September 11), and the city’s historic landmarks open their doors for Heritage Open Days (September 8-11).
NE1’s Alive After Five scheme, which keeps the city buzzing with late-nigh shopping and free parking from 5pm in seven city centre multi-storey car parks, celebrates its sixth birthday. Meanwhile, ghosts and ghouls come out for Hallowe’en (October 31).
It’s all about Christmas in NE1 with festive markets, late-night shopping and the return of St Nick in locations across the city.
Christmas 2016 officially begins with the unveiling of the famous Fenwick Christmas window and the city’s Christmas lights switch on.
Eat at the city’s best restaurants for just £10 or £15 in August with the 12th NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week.
Treat your mum on Mother’s Day (March 6), and enjoy the Royal Shakespeare Company’s return to Newcastle with A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Northern Stage (March 16-26). Join the St Patrick’s Day party across the city (March 17) before taking a well-earned break over Easter (Good Friday March 25).
Start the summer with a trip to the beach with the return of NE1’s Quayside Seaside. Rugby League’s Magic Weekend returns to St James’ Park with six matches (May 21-22), while the city’s arty hotspots stay open for the Late Shows (May 13-14).
Celebrate Latin culture with events across the city during Vamos Festival (June 8-12), and enjoy the many rides and attractions at The Hoppings funfair on the Town Moor.
Browse the city’s finest vinyl collections old and new on Record Store Day (April 16), when record stores citywide will stage special events.
The biggest NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week to date takes place January 18-24- eat out for just £10 or £15!
Dance-along Dirty DancingSat 20 Feb | 8pmDress up and dance-along to the classic dance film
DC30 Open DaySun 21 Feb | 10am-4pmExplore Dance City and join one of 1000 free taster classes (advance booking recommended)
Join us in 2016 for a special programme of events to celebrate thirty years of Dance City
Dance Yourself Fit in 201660+ drop-in classes every week for all ages and abilities Ballet • Ballroom • Belly Dance • Bollywood Contemporary • Flamenco • Hip Hop • Salsa and much more...
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The UK’s biggest dance performance programme outside London
Spring 2016 season includes: Tavaziva, Kelly-Abbott Dance Theatre, Southpaw Dance Company, Tom Dale Company, Karla Shacklock Company, Gary Clarke Company, Ockham’s Razor, Made by Katie Green, FERTILE GROUND, Junk Ensemble and National Youth Dance Company.Tickets from £7.50. Buy 2 shows for £22.
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MOTORHEAD
Earplugs at the ready, old skool rockers - Motörhead are heading to Newcastle.
Motörhead’s The Loudest Tour in the World hits Europe Jan-Feb 2016, with support in Newcastle from the legendary Girlschool.
They’re bringing a 41-year-old back catalogue too, and if you’re old enough to remember them first time around, it’s to be hoped you don’t find it too loud now.
Motörhead comprises the holy trinity of heavy metal - Mikkey Dee (percussion), Phil Campbell (guitar), and the legendary Lemmy (bass and vocals). Here’s more…
Founder member and songwriter Lemmy (centre), real name Ian Fraser Kilmister, is the sole constant member of Motörhead. Aged 70 (yes, really), he is joined by Welsh rock legend Phil Campbell, 54, (left) who’s been in the band for 32 years, and Mikkey Dee, real
City Hall, January 23 2016, £36.50. www.newcastlecityhall.org
ACE OF SPADESname Micael Kiriakos Delaoglou (Swedish/Greek, aged 52, looks 103), who’s been in the band for 23 hard-living years.
Motörhead is widely thought to be a reference to the drug amphetamine (speed) after Lemmy, who is a fan, said the name of the band referenced ‘speed freaks’. He has since said he was referring to people who like cars.
The name Lemmy apparently stems from his persistent requests for money - “Lemmy a few bucks”.
Of their performance at Glastonbury in 2015, The Guardian’s Mark Beaumont wrote: “At 69, Lemmy is a slurring, gargling rock wreck, a shrunken Biker General of the Damned...predictable but effective.”
Lemmy, who is rumoured to have kept bourbon maker Jack Daniels in business single handedly over the last
50 years, was sacked about 100 years ago from the rock band Hawkwind (he wrote Motörhead’s first hit single, Motörhead, for them originally). He reckons that after they dumped him in 1975, he bedded all his former band members’ wives. Rock ‘n’ roll revenge is sweet, it seems.
He also used to be a roadie for Emerson Lake & Palmer and for Jimi Hendrix, there is a fantastic urban myth that he had an orgy with all of the Nolan Sisters backstage at Top of the Pops (if only it were true), and he famously has a huge collection of Nazi memorabilia, which is nice.
When Motörhead’s biggest hit, Ace of Spades, was adapted for the video game Rock Band 2, its lyrics were changed to reflect Lemmy’s legendary immortality. “I don’t want to live forever…but apparently I am.”
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Brought to you by NE1 Ltd, the new app’s unique Tinder-meets-Time Out model allows you to easily left/right swipe a multitude of events, activities, and offers and store your favourites for later.
It’s available on iOS devices, which means you get to spend less time scrolling and more time out there enjoying yourself. getintonewcastle.co.uk
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ARTUNTIL JANUARY 10
FENWICK UNWRAPPEDDiscover how the magic of Christmas has been created through the years at Fenwick Newcastle.Discovery Museum, twmuseums.org.uk/discovery
HANNAH COLLINSUnframed photographs and installations that create immersive spatial experiences. Baltic, balticmill.com JAN 14-FEB 20 WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT DO YOU WANT? - JOCK MOONEYAn elaborate tableau of sculptural objects, drawings and sound, that function as a personal reflection on the artist’s life. Vane Gallery, vane.org.uk
THE NUDE IGNITY - OLIVER BRAIDBraid’s work has been led by attempts to answer a question first posed by writer, raconteur and gay icon, Quentin Crisp in 1981: how, if at all, may an object express its maker? Tackling his subject obliquely in order to generate new angles of understanding. Vane Gallery, vane.org.uk
PRESENT CONTINUOUS - FLORA WHITELEYPaintings continuing the artist’s investigation into filmic and stage-like spaces, using a collage aesthetic.Vane Gallery, vane.org.uk
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UNTIL JANUARY 16 THIN AIRCollaborative film installation. NewBridge Project, thenewbridgeproject.com JANUARY 16-APRIL 17 THE BLACK PORTRAITS - AN ONGOING STORY OF THE WORLD’S HUMAN RIGHTS CHAMPIONSFeaturing Paul Piercy’s striking portraits in black impasto oil paint, documenting some of the world’s bravest human rights activists. Discovery Museum, twmuseums.org.uk/discovery UNTIL JANUARY 5 RYANTOON POP UP SHOPRob Ryan paper cuts, available exclusively at BALTIC Shop. Baltic, balticmill.com UNTIL JANUARY 31 THE ARTS & CRAFTS HOUSE: THEN AND NOWTracing the origins and legacy of the movement.Laing Gallery, twmuseums.org.uk/laing
LYN HAGAN: THE MEXICAN MAFIA AND MEBased on letters sent to artist and pen-pal Lyn Hagan from Mexican mafia hit-man Tony. Laing Gallery, twmuseums.org.uk/laing
UNTIL FEBRUARY 28 B. WURTZThree dimensional sculptures and installations by the American artist. Baltic, balticmill.com BRIAN GRIFFITHS: BILL MURRAYSet pieces which draw influence from the actor’s persona. Baltic, balticmill.com
ALYSIA ANNE: SHIFTThe complexities of loss told through photography.Laing Gallery, twmuseums.org.uk/laing LAURENCE KAVANAGHA collage artwork. Hatton Gallery, twmuseums.org.uk/hatton-gallery UNTIL APRIL 10
ALICE THEOBALD & ATOMIK ARCHITECTUREExploring the relationship between art and architecture. Baltic, balticmill.com
CLUBEVERY MONDAY RELOAD80s, 90s and 00s.Enigma, Carliol Square
ENCOREHouse, RnB, deep.Perdu, perdubar.com
DIGITAL MONDAYSBorn to dance!Digital, yourfutureisdigital.com
CLUB TROPICANAFun and sunshine!House of Smith & Floritas, house-of-smith.com EVERY TUESDAY WAIKIKILet’s party! House of Smith & Floritas, house-of-smith.com EVERY WEDNESDAY NAKEDHouse 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 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 GLEN HORSBOROUGHHouse and nu-disco.Tiger Hornsby, tigerhornsby.co.uk
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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 commercial house. House of Smith, house-of-smith.com
FERAL FRIDAYSDigital’s weekly fixture of un-domesticated social behavior. Digital, yourfutureisdigital.com
CLUB NOCTURNEHouse beats and hip hop vibes. Bonbar, bonbar.co.uk
EVERY SATURDAY DJ LEVI SAXNu-disco, soul and house with live saxophonist.Tiger Hornsby, tigerhornsby.co.uk
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, yourfutureisdigital.com
JAY ROCKWELL AND JASON HOPPER Music Slash Art, musicslashart.com
DRAGNETElectro, hip hop and disco. The CUT, thecut.squarespace.com
S@SThe epicenter of class! House of Smith, house-of-smith.com
EVERY SAT AND SUN UPLIFTING GROOVEDiverse tunes. World Headquarters, welovewhq.com EVERY SUNDAY KINKYSLINKYSUNDAYSEclectic electronic dance. The Telegraph, telegraph.co.uk
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
DECEMBER 31BLACK AND WHITE BALLThe biggest party of the year, taking inspiration from New York City’s iconic Studio 54. DJ line-up includes UDO, Aiden Copland playing funky/vocal house and RnB. £20.Bonbar, bonbar.co.uk
CLUB
UNTIL APRILILLUSTRATING HARRY POTTERBe transported to the enchanting world of Harry Potter as reimaginedby illustrator Jim Kay.Seven Stories, sevenstories.org.uk
KIDS
STILL SHOWINGSTAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENSCatch this year’s must-see sci-fi epic. See cinema’s websites for full listings.Tyneside Cinema, tynesidecinema.co.ukEmpre Cinema, The Gate empirecinemas.co.uk
FILM
JANUARY 16BREAD FOR BEGINNERSDiscover the secrets of making bread and create a delicious loaf to take home. £65. Chef’s Academy Newcastle College ncl-coll.ac.uk
TALKS/WORKSHOPS
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DECEMBER 23 REASONS TO BE CHEERFULWeird and wonderful cosmic sounds.World Headquarters, welovewhq.com
THE LEGENDARY GOGO CHRISTMAS SPECIALIndie, soul, rock and roll, motown and more. £3.Digital, yourfutureisdigital.com DECEMBER 26 BOXING DAY SPECIALPaco Osuna and Richy Ahmed. £28.50.Digital, yourfutureisdigital.com DECEMBER 31 NEW YEARS EVE Tom Caulker eight hour solo set.World Headquarters, welovewhq.com
NEW YEARS EVE - LUMINAIREAn evening of colour, moving imagery and amazing music. Digital, yourfutureisdigital.com
BLACK AND WHITE BALLThe biggest party of the year, taking inspiration from New York City’s iconic Studio 54. DJ line-up includes UDO, Aiden Copland playing funky/vocal house and RnB. £20.Bonbar, bonbar.co.uk
THE MAYFAIR REUNIONNew Years Eve rock party.O2 Academy, o2newcastle.com
TIGER HORNSBY’S NYE PARTYFeaturing Boys of Brass, DJ Levi Sax playing soul, nu disco and house. Free until 9pm.Tiger Hornsby, tigerhornsby.co.uk
JANUARY 15 DEVILMANDrum and bass heavyweight.World Headquarters, welovewhq.com JANUARY 16 JANE FITZThe world famous DJ touches down in Newcastle.World Headquarters, welovewhq.com
COMEDYDECEMBER 23 RED RAWNew comedy. £2, 7pm.The Stand, thestand.co.uk DECEMBER 27-31 HOOTFEST!Jo Caulfield, Simon Donald, Jonny Pelham, David Callaghan, Matt Reed.The Stand, thestand.co.uk JANUARY 2
THE SATURDAY SHOWGavin Webster, David Callaghan, Steffen Peddie.The Stand, thestand.co.uk JANUARY 6 RED RAWNew comedy with John Gordillo.The Stand, thestand.co.uk JANUARY 7-9 THE WEEKEND SHOWSJohn Gordillo, Michael Legge, Sally Anne Hayward, Alfie Joey.The Stand, thestand.co.uk
LISTINGS
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JANUARY 12 ANDY ZALTZMANUniquely interactive satirical stand-up. The Stand, thestand.co.uk JANUARY 13 RED RAWNew comedy.The Stand, thestand.co.uk JANUARY 14-16
THE WEEKEND SHOWSTom Stade, Marian Pashley, Jack Gardner, Jonathan Mayor.The Stand, thestand.co.uk JANUARY 17 SIMON DONALD - BARRY TWYFORD ISN’T MEANTThe Viz comic returns with his remarkable one-man show.The Stand, thestand.co.uk JANUARY 20 RED RAWNew comedy.The Stand, thestand.co.uk
FILMSEE CINEMA’S WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS Empire Cinemas, The Gate empirecinemas.co.uk STILL SHOWING Star Wars: The Force Awakens
FROM DECEMBER 26 Snoopy And Charlie Brown: A Peanuts MovieDaddy’s HomeIn The Heart of the Sea
FROM JANUARY 1 JoyThe Danish Girl
FROM JANUARY 8 The Hateful Eight
FROM JANUARY 15
Creed, RoomThe Revenant
JANUARY 16 MET Opera: Les Pecheurs De Perles
Tyneside Cinema, tynesidecinema.co.uk STILL SHOWING Star Wars: The Force Awakens
DECEMBER 23 Rare Exports
FROM DECEMBER 26 Grandma
DECEMBER 26 Children’s Film Club: TBC
DECEMBER 28 Silver Screen: TBCReel Rock Film Tour 10
FROM JANUARY 2 The Danish Girl, Joy JANUARY 2 Children’s Film Club: TBC
JANUARY 3 Access Cinema: TBC
JANUARY 7 Bringing in Baby: TBC
FROM JANUARY 8 The Hateful Eight
JANUARY 9 Children’s Film Club: TBC
JANUARY 11 Silver Screen: TBC
JANUARY 14 Bringing in Baby: TBC JANUARY 15 The RevenantRoom
JANUARY 16 Children’s Film Club: TBCMet Opera: Les Pecheurs De Perles (Bizet)
JANUARY 17 Access Cinema: Sensory Friendly Cinema - TBC
Discovery Museum, twmuseums.org.uk/discovery DECEMBER 24 The Polar Express
Seven Stories, sevenstories.org.uk DECEMBER 29 Harry Potter & The Philosopher’s Stone
KIDSPERMANENT EXHIBITIONS PLANETARIUMSea monsters! Space! Stargazing!Great North Museum: Hancock, great.northmuseum.org.uk
EXHIBITIONS AT LIFEYoung Explorers Zone for under 7s, Curiosity Zone, 4D Motion Ride, Planetarium, Science Theatre. £12.95 adult/£7.50 5-7s/£9.50 conc/under 4s free.Life Science Centre, life.org.uk
EVERY DAY
UNDER 5’S MUSIC MAKINGConcerts and classes for bumps, babies and beyond. (Not Sundays). £3, times vary.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com
EVERY SATURDAY SATURDAY STORYTIMESStorytimes for young children and their carers. Free, 10.30am, 11.30am. Great North Museum: Hancock, great.northmuseum.org.uk
PLANET MUSICMusical discovery for children aged 5-7. £3, 1pm.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com
EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY BUSY B’SActivities for young artists inspired by Baltic exhibitions. Free, 2-4pm.Baltic, balticmill.com
EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY BABIES BABBLE, PLAY AND MORE0-12 months. £3, 1.30pm.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com
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CHRISTMAS EVE SKATINGSkating’s even more magical on Christmas eve! Family (1 adult 3 children or 2 adults 2 children) £24.50, adults £8.50, children (5-17) £6.50, 4 & unders £5.50, conc £7.50.Life Science Centre, life.org.uk UNTIL DECEMBER 24 MAKING SPACEMake a variety of Christmas decorations, including wreaths and weaving. £12.95 adult/£7.50 5-7s/£9.50 conc/under 4s free. Life Science Centre, life.org.uk
ELF TRAININGAn exciting elf training snow challenge! 1pm.Baltic, balticmill.com
DECEMBER 28-30 CAST A FESTIVE SPELLA day of wand making, magical storytimes and Harry Potter themed fun. Adult £7.70, 4-16 years £6.60, 1-3 years £2.50, under 12 months free.Seven Stories, sevenstories.org.uk DECEMBER 30 LITTLE MONKS COOKERY CLUBFor 7-12 year olds with a burgeoning interest in all things food, allowing kids to go at their own pace, making cooking fun. 10am-3pm.Blackfriars, blackfriars restaurant.co.uk
UNTIL DECEMBER 30 ALADDINAnnual panto. Follow Aladdin as he woos Princess Jasmine! £15.Tyne Theatre & Opera House, tynetheatreand operahouse.uk DECEMBER 30-31 MAKING SPACESquishy Circuits - use playdough to build squishy electronic sculptures that light up, move and make sounds. £12.95 adult/£7.50 5-7s/£9.50 conc/under 4s free, 11am-1.30pm, 2.30pm-5pm.Life Science Centre, life.org.uk UNTIL JANUARY 2 THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZA new version of the classic tale. Times vary.Northern Stage, northernstage.co.uk
UP AND OUT CHRISTMAS SPROUTFollow brave(ish) hero William Russell Sprout Junior up and out into the winter sky. From £7.50 adult/child, £2 under 12 months, times vary.Northern Stage, northernstage.co.uk
JANUARY 2-3 MAKING SPACESoldering - Solder a small badge with flashing LEDs. £12.95 adult/£7.50 5-7s/£9.50 conc/under 4s free, 11am-1.30pm, 2.30pm-5pm.Life Science Centre, life.org.uk
UNTIL JANUARY 3
GAME ON 2.0The biggest collection of playable computer games in the world.Life Science Centre, life.org.uk
JANUARY 10 KIDS COMEDY SHOWCircus, comedy, and fun and games! £4, 12pm.The Stand, thestand.co.uk JANUARY 17 HANG OUT AND DANCEDance and aerial sessions. £5.50, Up to 10 years 10.30am-11.30am, 10+ 12pm-1pm.Dance City, dancecity.co.uk UNTIL JANUARY 17 DICK WHITTINGTONHilarious slapstick spectacular. From £12.50, various times.Theatre Royal, theatreroyal.co.uk
UNTIL FEBRUARY 2 HUBBLE AT 25The telescope’s amazing triumphs.Life Science Centre, life.org.uk
UNTIL FEBRUARY 21 SKATING AT LIFENewcastle’s only outdoor ice rink. Family (1 adult 3 children or 2 adults 2 children) £24.50, adults £8.50, children (5-17) £6.50, 4 & unders £5.50, conc £7.50Life Science Centre, life.org.uk
HAPPY FEET – MUMBLE’S WILD RIDEThrilling, action-packed 4D adventure. £12.95 adult/£7.50 5-7s/£9.50 conc/under 4s free.Life Science Centre, life.org.uk UNTIL APRIL
ILLUSTRATING HARRY POTTERBe transported to the enchanting world of Harry Potter as reimagined by illustrator Jim Kay. Adult £7.70, 4-16 years £6.60, 1-3 years £2.50, under 12 months free.Seven Stories, sevenstories.org.uk
UNTIL JUNE
PAINTING WITH RAINBOWSConsidering the consequence of conflict, environment and friendship. Adult £7.70, 4-16 years £6.60, 1-3 years £2.50, under 12 months free.Seven Stories, sevenstories.org.uk
UNTIL OCTOBER RHYME AROUND THE WORLDMuch loved nursery rhymes. Adult £7.70, 4-16 years £6.60, 1-3 years £2.50, u-12 months free.Seven Stories, sevenstories.org.uk
LGBT EVERY MONDAY REWINDStudent night. Powerhouse, Westmoreland Rd
KARAOKEWith DJ Drama. The Yard, Scotswood Rd
HAPPY HOUR GAMEPush Vicky’s button!Eazy St, 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
KARAOKEWith Ruby Reynaulds.Eazy St, eazy-street.co.uk
EVERY WEDNESDAY GENERATIONSWith Vicky Paris.Eazy St, eazy-street.co.uk
EVERY THURSDAY NORTHERN PROUD VOICESInclusive community choir for LGBT people and friends. £3, 7pm.The Mining Institute, northernproudvoices.co.uk
THE WHEELChart and party tunes. Powerhouse, Westmoreland Rd
TRIBUTE THURSDAYSHosted by Miss Lucy. Eazy St, eazy-street.co.uk
TIKI TIMEOpen mic percussionist.Eazy St, 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
BEAUTY KILLER’S BIG ONETop tunes!Eazy St, 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, dance. Powerhouse, Westmoreland Rd
YA BIG NIGHT OUTVicky Paris and Miss Lucy. Eazy St, eazy-street.co.uk
POLYNESIAWith DJ Hollie.Eazy St, eazy-street.co.uk EVERY SUNDAY SHADEMusic and cabaret.SR44, Scotswood Rd
KARAOKEFrom 6pm.Secrets, Scotswood Rd
FUN DAY SUNDAYWith Miss Vicky Paris.Eazy St, eazy-street.co.uk
TIKI BBQFrom 5pm.Eazy St, eazy-street.co.uk
PHYLIS AND OPHELIA BEntertainment.The Bank, Scotswood Rd
MARKETSMONDAY TO SATURDAY GRAINGER MARKET9am-5pm/5.30. 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 LOUNGEWith Liam Fender. 8.30pm.Newcastle Arms, newcastlearms.co.uk
EVERY WEDNESDAY OPEN MICFrom 8pm.Trillians, trilliansnewcastle.co.uk EVERY THURSDAY
ACOUSTIC NIGHTFour fab acoustic musicians.The Duke of Wellington
LIVE SOUL THURSDAYAcoustic sets, local artists. Tiger Hornsby, tigerhornsby.co.uk
EVERY FRIDAY LIVE MUSICTrillians, trilliansnewcastle.co.uk EVERY SATURDAY LIVE MUSICGreat acts every weekend.Newcastle Arms, newcastlearms.co.uk EVERY SUNDAY LIVE SOUL SUNDAYAcoustic sets, local artists. Tiger Hornsby, tigerhornsby.co.uk
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DECEMBER 23 LINDISFARNEThe popular local folk act bring Christmas cheer to City Hall. From £20, 7.30pm.Newcastle City Hall, newcastlecityhall.org UNTIL DECEMBER 24
THE SNOWMANRoyal Northern Sinfonia soundtrack the Christmas favourite. From £14.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com
DECEMBER 27 SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS!Full of festive cheer and magic, featuring Gemma Merna playing Christmas classics. £28, 7.30pm.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com
JEZ LOWE AND THE BAD PENNIESFestive songs old and new from BBC Folk Awards 2015 nominee. £14, 2pm.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com DECEMBER 29 STRICLY SMOKIN BIG BAND XMAS DANCEDancing and swinging! £8, 7pm.Hoochie Coochie, hoochiecoochie.co.uk DECEMBER 31 BELLOWHEADSee in the new year in rambunctious style, with folk superstars Bellowhead. £47, 9pm.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com
AFTER MIDNIGHTSee the new year in with local band After Midnight, who celebrate their 30th anniversary. 8pm.The Cluny 2, thecluny.com
JANUARY 8 PORTMANTEAUHard hitting funk, soul and hip hop nine-piece. Free, 7pm.Hoochie Coochie, hoochiecoochie.co.uk
PANNONICAZoe Gilby and Paul Edis Duo. Free, 9pm.Jazz Café, jazzcafe-newcastle.co.uk JANUARY 9 BIANCA DEL RIODrag queen supremo.O2 Academy, o2academy newcastle.com DUENDEFeaturing Mark Williams and Steve Glendinning. Free, 9pm.Jazz Café, jazzcafe-newcastle.co.uk JANUARY 10 ALIEN ANT FARMAmerican rock band. 7pm.Northumbria University Students Union, mynsu.northumbria.ac.uk JANUARY 14 THE ACOUSTIC FACTORYSkyRush, Craig Roddam, Sean Hainey, Meghann Clancy, Hannah Brown, Connor Thomas.O2 Academy, o2academy newcastle.com JANUARY 15 THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOWEnjoy the Top 20 Greatest Guitar Riffs of all Time - part 2! £24.50, 7.30pm.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com
PATTY GRIFFINGrammy-award winning singer-songwriter. £21.50, 8pm.Sage Gateshead, sagegateshead.com
TORTURED SOULBrooklyn-based dance trio. £15, 7pm.Hoochie Coochie, hoochiecoochie.co.uk
DIGITSPlus Black Nevada, Enversa, Black Velvet.O2 Academy, o2academy newcastle.com
PAUL SKERRIT BAND9pm.Jazz Café, jazzcafe-newcastle.co.uk JANUARY 16 THE FIRELIGHT OPERAPlus Jen Stevens & The Hiccups, Straosphere, One Man Revival.O2 Academy, o2academy newcastle.com
CHARLES GORDON/BEN GRANT DUOSpontaneous improvisations on jazz standards. Free, 9pm.Jazz Café, jazzcafe-newcastle.co.uk
STEVE GLENDINNING QUARTETTop North East jazz musicians. £5, 8pm.The Globe, jazz.coop JANUARY 17 ALICE GRACE QUINTETSinger/songwriter, deep house/nu-disco DJ. Free, 4pm.Hoochie Coochie, hoochiecoochie.co.uk
JANUARY 18 DESPITE MY DEEPEST FEARPlus Exist Immortal. 7pm.Think Tank? @ Digital, ssdconcerts.co.uk
PUB QUIZEVERY SUNDAY THE HANCOCK50p, 8pm. The Hancock, thehancock newcastle.co.uk
TRILLIANSFrom 8pm.Trillians, trilliansnewcastle.co.uk EVERY MONDAY QUIZ NIGHT FOR THE INTELLIGENTFree drinks prizes and buffet. 8pm.The Duke of Wellington
INTERACTIVE QUIZFrom 8pm.The Quayside Bar, facebook.com/jdwthequayside NORTH TERRACEGen. knowledge. £2, 8pm. North Terrace, Claremont Road EVERY TUESDAY
TYNESIDE BAR CAFE QUIZ£5 per team, 8.30pm.Tyneside Bar Cafe, tynesidecinema.co.uk EVERY THURSDAY REDHOUSECash prize and a free pie for the winner. 50p, 8pm. Redhouse, theredhousencl.co.uk
THE BODEGA£1, 8.30pm. The Bodega, thebodega newcastle.co.uk THE NEW BRIDGE £1, 8.30pm. The New Bridge, thenew bridgenewcastle.co.uk
SPORTDECEMBER 26
NEWCASTLE VS EVERTONKO 3pm.St James’ Park, nufc.co.uk JANUARY 8 NEWCASTLE EAGLES VS SURREY SCORCHERSTO 7.30pm.Sports Central, newcastle-eagles.com JANUARY 12 NEWCASTLE VS MAN UTDKO 7.45pm.St James’ Park, nufc.co.uk JANUARY 13 5 STAR WRESTLINGFeaturing Rey Mysterio, AJ Styles and more. From £30.Metro Radio Arena, metroradioarena.co.uk JANUARY 15 NEWCASTLE EAGLES VS BRISTOL FLYERSTO 7.30pm.Sports Central, newcastle-eagles.com JANUARY 16 NEWCASTLE VS WEST HAM UTDKO 3pm.St James’ Park, nufc.co.uk
STAGE JANUARY 11 HENRY ROLLINSPunk rock icon and raconteur. £18.50, 7.30pm.Tyne Theatre & Opera House, tynetheatreand operahouse.uk
JANUARY 19-30
HAIRSPRAYIt’s Baltimore 1962, where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. From £16.Theatre Royal, theatreroyal.co.uk
TALKS WORKSHOPSEVERY DAY VICTORIA TUNNELDiscover what lies beneath the city’s streets! Times vary. Booking essential.Meet at Arch 6, Stepney Bank, ouseburntrust.org.uk
EVERY MONDAY IRISH LANGUAGE LESSONSDevelop skills and learn to read basic text. Free, 7pm-9pm (beginners 6pm-7pm)Tyneside Irish Centre, tynesideirish.com
EVERY TUES, WEDS AND FRI FREE GUIDED TOURS11.15am.Tyneside Cinema, tynesidecinema.co.uk
EVERY TUESDAY KEEP FIT CEILIMovement to music. Free, 6.30pm-8pm.Tyneside Irish Centre, tynesideirish.com
SET DANCINGIrish formal dance. Free, 8-10pm.Tyneside Irish Centre, tynesideirish.com EVERY WEDNESDAY PILATES CLASSOpen to all. Free, 10.30am.Newcastle Buddhist Centre, mindfulnessbased therapies.co.uk
GET STARTED WITH DRAWINGIntroductory classes. Free, 6-8pm.Tyneside Irish Centre, tynesideirish.com EVERY THURSDAY
MINDFUL YOGARestorative yoga. Free/by donation, noon.Newcastle Buddhist Centre, mindfulnessbased therapies.co.uk
CHAIR BASED YOGAFor people with mobility difficulties. Free, 1pm.Newcastle Buddhist Centre, mindfulnessbased therapies.co.uk
IRISH MUSICBring your instrument and learn to play. Free, 7-8pm.Tyneside Irish Centre, tynesideirish.com GROUP CHEOILFree, 8-9pm.Tyneside Irish Centre, tynesideirish.com
TRACE YOUR IRISH ANCESTRYFree, 7-8.30pm.Tyneside Irish Centre, tynesideirish.com DECEMBER 29
WINTER WARMER WANDER - DOON THE QUAYInformal walk crossing the Millennium Bridge, with seasonal refreshments at St Mary’s Heritage Centre. 2pm, £4.Meet at Guildhall, newcastlecityguides.org DECEMBER 30 WINTER WARMER WANDER - ALONG THE RIVERSIDEDiscover Newcastle and Gateshead’s historic riverside, with seasonal refreshments at St Mary’s Heritage Centre. 2pm, £4.Meet at Guildhall, newcastlecityguides.org JANUARY 2 BREAD MAKING FOR BEGINNERSCreate delicious homemade bread. £90pp incl refreshments, a set lunch, wine, coffee, your own apron and bread to take home! 10am-4pm.Blackfriars, blackfriars restaurant.co.uk JANUARY 6 NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY BOOK DISCUSSION CLUBJoe Sacco’s Area Gorazade: The War in Eastern Bosnia - 1992-95. 5.30pm.Newcastle City Library, newcastle.gov.uk
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PHANTOMS AT THE PHILStorytelling. £5, 7pm.The Lit & Phil, litandphil.org.uk
ARCS AND SPARKS STORE TOURFree, 11am.Discovery Museum, twmuseums.org.uk/discovery DISCOVER YOUR HERITAGENewcastle City Library, newcastle.gov.uk JANUARY 9 OLD NEWCASTLE TOURMonthly guided walk which also includes entry to the Castle Keep and Black Gate. £6.50, 2pm-3pm.Newcastle Castle, newcastlecastle.co.uk
MUSEUM RESOURCE CENTRE TOURSee objects from the Great North Museum’s archaeology, natural history and ethnography collections. Free, 11am.Discovery Museum, twmuseums.org.uk/discovery FROM JANUARY 13 MAMMALS OF THE NORTH EAST10 week course, every Wednesday from January 13. £85, 1.30pm-3.30pm.Great North Museum: Hancock, nhsn.ncl.ac.uk JANUARY 14 CONTEMPORARY ART AND SINCERITYExplore Brian Griffiths’ exhibition. Free, 11am.Baltic, balticmill.com
JANUARY 15 FLORA WHITELEY IN CONVERSATIONWith songwriter and musician Paul Smith. 6pm.Vane Gallery, vane.org.uk LICHENS IN THE NORTH EASTTalk by Dr Janet Simkin. Free, 7pm-8pm.Great North Museum: Hancock, nhsn.ncl.ac.uk JANUARY 16 COOKING FOR BEGINNERS£90 incl refreshments, lunch, wine, coffee and apron to take home.Blackfriars, blackfriars restaurant.co.uk
GALLERY WORKSHOPSusie Green joins Flora Whiteley to host an experimental workshop. 2pm.Vane Gallery, vane.org.uk
BREAD FOR BEGINNERSDiscover the secrets of making bread. £65.Chef’s Academy, Newcastle College, ncl-coll.ac.uk
FROM JANUARY 18 NEWCASTLE’S GRAINGER MARKETLocal history talk from Yvonne Young. 1pm.Newcastle City Library, newcastle.gov.uk
OUR ENERGY FUTURE10 week course. Every Monday or Thursday from January 18. £85, 10.30am-12.30pm.Great North Museum: Hancock, nhsn.ncl.ac.uk JANUARY 19 THE LIGHT AND THE DARKFrench literature of the Great War, with Ian McArdle. Free, 6pm.The Lit & Phil, litandphil.org.uk
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THE ARTS AND CRAFTS HOUSE: THEN AND NOWWith art historian Dr Barbara Morden. £3 + exhibition ticket, 1pm.Laing Gallery, twmuseums.org.uk/laing
ONE-OFF EVENTS DECEMBER 27-31 NEW YEARS WISHESAdd your creation to BALTIC’s wall of wishes. Baltic, balticmill.com DECEMBER 31 NEW YEARS EVE PARTYFree entry.Trillians, trilliansnewcastle.co.uk
DECEMBER 31 WINTER CARNIVALJoin the party at Grey’s Monument from 5pm before the parade heads to the Civic Centre for a fireworks finale at 6pm. newcastlegateshead.com/winter-festival JANUARY 5 LADIES LUNCH CLUBRetro 1970s lunch. 11am.Blackfriars, blackfriars restaurant.co.uk JANUARY 16-17
THE NORTH EAST WEDDING SHOWEverything you need for your big day, with more than 100 suppliers. £5.Metro Radio Arena, metroradioarena.co.uk
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