UNTIL

Sat 26 Northern Summer Exhibition

Selected from an impressive entry of 240 images, the Northern Summer Exhibition at Newcastle Arts Centre shows off a varied and fascinating showcase of regional work, exhibited in a variety of mediums, genre and subject. The resulting exhibition features work by more than 120 Northern artists across 174 pieces of work.

Newcastle Arts Centre www.newcastle-arts-centre.co.uk

Comedy Thur 3

New Act New Material Night

Hilarity Bites have their fingers firmly on the pulse when it comes to the hottest up and coming comedic talent in the region, and their ‘new act new material’ nights are a great place to discover your new favourite rib tickler. This event features performances from David Eagle, Zoe, Andy Fury and a host of new acts too.

Hops & Cheese, Hartlepool www.hilaritybites.co.uk

Thur 3 Castle Of Comedy

Drag troupe Drag Castle have garnered quite the name for themselves since their humble beginnings doing online livestream shows in 2020. Specialising in witty performances and thought-provoking lip syncs, this is a drag show with a difference – expect anything from cosplay to satire with guests Anna Morphic, Frida Sapphic, Gladys Duffy, Ivy and Stacey Rhect.

The Stand Comedy Club, Newcastle www.linktr.ee/dragcastle

Music Sat 5

Live At The Bunker

A mainstay of the Sunderland scene, studio and rehearsal rooms The Bunker also play host to regular live shows where they champion some of Sunderland’s most exciting up and coming artists. This gig features metal/ grindcore band Yersin, Equitim and Divine Image.

The Bunker, Sunderland www.facebook.com/thebunkercic

ART & LIT FRI 11

Summer Open Call

Middlesbrough’s Pineapple Black continue to lead the charge when it comes to supporting early career practitioners and outsider artists. Their fourth annual open call exhibition will be a large scale group exhibition which connects artists of all backgrounds, ages and levels of experience to provide an intriguing cross-section of Tees-affiliated talent. Runs until 9th September.

Pineapple Black, Middlesbrough www.pineappleblack.co.uk

Music Sat 12

Live At The Link

Stockton Globe’s little sister venue The Link plays host to Summer Sessions, featuring performances from some hotly tipped North East indie rock bands. Alt. rock quintet Gone Tomorrow lead the charge, ably assisted by Seventh Heaven and Joe Trafford.

The Link, Stockton Globe www.stocktonglobe.co.uk