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A SUMMER OF FUN IN NE1

Our city comes alive with activities, events and pop-ups. We can't think of a better place to spend the summer months!

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GET NORTH 2018

June marks the beginning of the Great Exhibition of the North in NE1 - 80 days of city-wide celebrations and exhibitions.

20 JUN - 4 JUL 2018

SCREEN ON THE GREEN

Our NE1 Screen On The Green returns to Old Eldon Square for a summer of sensational screenings and sporting spectaculars.

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EACH ISSUE WE WELCOME YOU TO THE MAGAZINE WITH AN INTRODUCTION FROM A MEMBER OF THE NE1 TEAM, GIVING YOU THEIR UNIQUE TAKE ON WHAT’S GOING ON.

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It would be impossible to look forward to this fortnight in Newcastle without focusing on the fact that this Friday finally brings the opening of the Great Exhibition of the North. I will certainly be watching from the Quayside as the fountain in the Tyne is switched on, and I have my (free) tickets booked to see Stephenson’s Rocket on Saturday too! I have signed up as a volunteer for the Exhibition, so I am greatly looking forward to starting to welcome our visitors from near and far to Newcastle to celebrate and showcase the North of England. One thing I am hoping for is some sunshine to enjoy all the amazing events that are going on in the city this summer – however as it’s nearly Wimbledon, I am not sure if my wish will be fulfilled! But whatever the weather, I will be settling down with my strawberries in an NE1 deckchair as we kick off Screen on the Green with some great tennis action - I can’t wait! PAM CAREFULL PROJECTS COORDINATOR

Publisher Christopher March chris@remembermedia.co.uk Editorial Elysia Agnew, Jessica Laing elysia@remembermedia.co.uk Design Remember Media Studio studio@remembermedia.co.uk Sales Claire Graham claire@remembermedia.co.uk

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20.06.18 - 04.07.18 AROUND THE CITY fun at the

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22 - 30 JUNE Europe’s biggest and best travelling funfair is back in Newcastle, taking over the Town Moor from Friday 22 - Saturday 30 June! Expect over 300 rides and attractions for all the family to enjoy. Round up the kids and pick up your brolly - it's no secret that it always rains during The Hoppings! hoppingsfunfairs.com St James' Park

O2 ACADEMY

World Cup 2018: England vs Belgium 28 JUNE If you didn’t make it to Russia this June, we’ve got you covered in the Toon. Cheer the Three Lions on with a screening of the final group game against Belgium at Newcastle's O2 Academy. Big screens for big football moments! academymusicgroup.com

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29 JUNE Treat yourself to an evening of theatre thrills this June as Dirty Dusting comes to the Tyne Theatre & Opera House stage for one night only! Starring Benidorm and I’m A Celebrity’s Chrissy Rock, this promises to be a heart-warming, feel-good comedy that will have you rolling in the aisles laughing from start to finish! tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk

THE GIRAFFE LOUNGE

Buddy’s Quiz Night 20 JUNE Gather your gang and get down to The Giraffe Lounge’s monthly quiz night for an evening of big cash prizes, giveaways and food and drink offers. Putting the fun into Hump Day! thegiraffelounge.co.uk

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he summer season is well underway and it's our job to make sure you are fully up to speed and out making the most of our wonderful city. The sunny months come with plenty of diary dates, pop-up events and family fun days. The city highlight this June comes with the arrival of the Great Exhibition of the North - bringing artists, designers and innovators to the city in an inspiring showcase of northern culture! The Get North! Opening Night will start with a bang on the Quayside on Friday 22 June. If you've missed out on the tickets, make sure you follow our guide to what's on throughout the 80-day programme in NE1. What's more? Our Screen On The Green is back in-situ at Old Eldon Square and The Hoppings is back on the Town Moor! Get up, go out and enjoy everything there is to love about summer in the city!

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NE1 GEORDIE JACKPOT THERE'S PLENTY TO SMILE ABOUT AS OUR GEORDIE

JACKPOT CREATES A CITY OF WINNERS THIS SUMMER!

"I love the idea of investment going back into charities and other projects such as the Newcastle Motor Show... it makes you feel proud to be a Geordie!" Graeme won £1,000 on the Geordie Jackpot and is delighted to hear about all of the exciting goings-on in our city this summer. Buy your tickets online for just £1!

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The Enchanted Garden 23 JUNE - 7 OCTOBER Check out the Laing Art Gallery’s latest exhibition inspired by the glorious gardens and mysterious spaces surrounding artists including Claude Monet, William Morris, Beatrix Potter and Francis Bacon to name but a few.

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18 - 23 JUNE An Officer and a Gentleman is a brand new musical coming to the Toon this June - and it promises to sweep you off your feet! Based on true events, it tells the tale of a US Navy Pilot who falls for a local girl. The feel-good soundtrack includes hits such as ‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’ and ‘Material Girl’. theatreroyal.co.uk

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25 JUNE Katy Perry is taking to the Toon this June for a must-see gig at the Metro Radio Arena. Bringing a mix of old and new tunes, fans of the North East will ‘roar’ from start to finish. With support from Hailee Steinfeld, this gig guarantees good times! metroradioarena.co.uk

22 JUNE The Great Exhibition of the North will descend on our city this summer, bringing the best of the North’s art, design and innovation to Newcastle. If you missed out on tickets to the launch event, you can see the spectacular water fountain from many bars, restaurants and businesses along the Quayside. A vibrant celebration of the North's talent! getnorth2018.com

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WHAT'S ON IN NE1

Summer Season The NE1

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SEE WHAT’S ON IN NE1 THIS SUMMER AS THE SUN SHINES DOWN ON OUR SENSATIONAL CITY…

hinking back to 10 years ago, it’s difficult to imagine how much Newcastle’s summer events season would grow, into the relentless assault on the senses it is now. Kicking-off the summer season every year, the Quayside Seaside ‘pops-up’ in April, waking us from our winter slumber and reminding us all that yes, the drizzle will pass, the sunshine will come, and that we shall soon be sitting on the Quayside, toes in sand, gazing out on one of the most iconic riverfront views of any of the UK’s waterfront cities. It remains in-situ till the end of October so, even with our wonderfully unpredictable climate, there should be plenty of opportunity to pull up a deck chair and while away the hours. Next out of the blocks is NE1’s very own Screen on the Green which takes up its annual residency in Old Eldon Square with its packed programme of free film screenings and major sporting events such as Wimbledon. This year, and due to popular demand, the screen is in for nine weeks and there are 30% more films than ever before. As you would expect, Newcastle Pride is one of the most colourful and vibrant events in Newcastle’s summer programme and every year, continues to grow as a celebration of all things LGBTQ+. In a new home on Nuns Moor, this year’s event is set to be the biggest and best yet with performances from the Vengaboys, Alexandra Burke and S Club. As headline sponsors for the past five years, NE1 couldn’t be happier with the event and what it says about this great city. Not to rest on our laurels, the NE1 Newcastle Motor Show will take over the

city centre on the 4 and 5 August. With an expanded fanzone, more space and of course, even more of the world’s finest vehicles. Over the forthcoming weeks and months we will be releasing more details but be prepared to ‘set face to stun’ as we are about to drop some amazing news. With barely time to rest your head and recover from the Motor Show, Newcastle Restaurant Week starts on Monday 6 August. Running for seven days, Newcastle’s finest restaurants are already working hard on their menus to tempt you off the couch and away from the microwave for one week of culinary delights. Starting seven years ago with 13 restaurants, we now have over 100 participating restaurants so whether you’re a pescetarian, vegan, a fan of steaks or just really love a good spicy curry, we have got you covered. Remember, the event brings in over 50,000 people during the week, so don’t forget to book early. Oh, and to top it all off, this great city is hosting what is billed to be England’s biggest event in 2018; the Great Exhibition of the North. The event kicks-off on the Friday 22 June, and runs for 80 days, culminating in the closing ceremony on the 9 September, which dovetails nicely with the Great North Run. With a summer programme like this, the number one shopping destination in North East England, our famous nightlife and more restaurants per capita than any other city outside of London, why would you want go anywhere else this summer! STEPHEN PATTERSON DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

THOMAS COOK AIRLINES QUAYSIDE SEASIDE UNTIL 8 OCTOBER

Delivered by NE1 for the eighth year, you can take a trip to the seaside without leaving the city this summer thanks to our beautiful beach on the Costa del Tyne. We can’t think of a better place to kick back and take in some rays as the city comes to life this summer. The pop-up beach is back with its deck chairs, beach huts, sweeping palm trees and a fab new playground to entertain the little ones. A trip to the seaside isn’t complete without glorious grub that screams summer. This year, visitors can grab a bite to eat at The Little Fishy, serving fish and chips and fish finger sandwiches as well as cajun cod and halloumi fries. Throughout the summer there will be an exciting programme of events and activities on and around the Quayside Seaside. Don't forget to make memories with an Insta-worthy snap on our giant deckchair featuring friendly Sid the Shark! getintonewcastle.co.uk/ne1-events/quayside-seaside

SCREEN ON THE GREEN 2 JULY - 2 SEPTEMBER

Get your summer cinema fix in the city as NE1's Screen on the Green returns to Old Eldon Square with another packed-out schedule of smash-hit screenings and sports event coverage. Newcastle’s outdoor screenings are a great place to hang out with friends, entertain the kids and catch some straight-off-the-big-screen movies! With more films than ever before, we’re expecting crowds to gather for family sing-a-longs and sporting spectaculars including all the action live from Wimbledon this July. So pull up one of our bright blue NE1 deckchairs, bring your bag of popcorn and chill out on the green this summer! getintonewcastle.co.uk/ne1-events/screen-on-the-green

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WHAT'S ON IN NE1

NEWCASTLE PRIDE 2018 20 - 22 JULY

Team NE1 are incredibly proud to be headline sponsor for this big, bold and beautiful event. The most colourful celebration in the summer social calendar is back from 20 - 22 July 2018. Exciting family activities and some of the finest acts on the scene will descend on the city for a couple of days of pure festivities, all in support of LGBQT+ culture. The weekend celebration will kick off with a Friday night launch party at Nuns Moor – expect a funfair, DJ sets and an unmissable opportunity to see the Vengaboys live, alongside another yet-to-be-named superstar pop group! The Newcastle Pride Parade goes from the Civic Centre to Nuns Moor on Saturday 21 July, followed by the main event party with special appearances and the event’s best ever line-up including Alexandra Burke! Fancy keeping the Pride party popping? Continue the celebrations on Sunday 22 July with performances from the likes of S Club. Don your brightest rainbow attire and pop this funpacked Pride event in your diaries this summer! northern-pride.com

NE1 NEWCASTLE MOTOR SHOW 4 & 5 AUGUST

The NE1 Newcastle Motor Show is back for 2018 and it’s set to be even bigger and better than ever before! The Newcastle Motor Show is the driving force (see what we did there!) when it comes to city centre car shows, and it’s a real highlight in Newcastle's summer social calendar. Last year, the Motor Show took over the city centre for two glorious days as the crowds flocked in the beaming sunshine to see live driving displays, inspiring and worldfamous motors and have a go at interactive activities in the intu Eldon Square Fan Zone! This year, we’ll be delivering more displays, cars and entertainment – and we can’t wait to share it with the petrol heads of the North East and beyond! Stay tuned at getintonewcastle.co.uk for exciting announcements.

NE1 NEWCASTLE RESTAURANT WEEK 6 - 12 AUGUST

Foodies, we’ve got an important date for your summer diary - and it’s a scrummy one! Get your forks at the ready because the summer NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week is back from Monday 6 - Sunday 12 August and we’ve got plenty for you to tuck into. With over 100 restaurants involved, it’s the biggest foodie event of the summer season and a great opportunity to try some of the city’s finest, newest and best-loved bistros and restaurants. For only £10 or £15 per person, Restaurant Week diners will get the chance to book in for a fine feast at some of our city’s best foodie hangouts. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate the height of summer. Stay tuned at getintonewcastle.co.uk for voucher announcements.

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20.06.18 WHAT A WEDNESDAY

Ladies lunch WITH ALCOHOLIC TEA TASTING

Join the dynamic duo behind NOVELTEA, Lukas Passia and Vincent Efferoth, at Dobson & Parnell for Ladies Lunch with a tasty, tea-inspired twist. The pair, who hail from Cologne, Germany, moved to Newcastle in 2015 and together, created their own range of cold-brewed, loose-leaf teas, blended with the finest spirits. Guests are invited to stop by to hear their fascinating story and taste their tipsy tea treats, along with wine and fizz, a two-course lunch and coffee. dobsonandparnell.co.uk

5K SUNSHINE RUN 2018

BIRKETT & FISK Bringing together their shared knowledge of early jazz styles, musicians Emma Fisk and James Birkett present a double-whammy of entertainment at Sage Gateshead. This performance is inspired by the sounds of 1920s Italian-American duos, Joe Venuti and Eddie Lang, and Grappelli and Reinhardt. After performing an opening set, the pair will be joined on stage by David Harris and Bruce Rollo to play the swinging Gypsy Jazz of Reinhardt and Grappelli, becoming Emma Fisk’s Hot Club du Nord. A musical adventure awaits! sagegateshead.com

Pop your running shoes on and workout for a great cause in NE1! The Sunshine Fund’s 5K Sunshine Run is back for 2018 - a great way to get active and raise funds for children with disabilities in the North East of England. The race will be started on the Quayside by Paralympian Stephen Miller and fancy dress is encouraged. Warm up 6.30pm, race starts 7pm. Entry fee £20. Register here: mailchi.mp/ cf2410ea880c/sunshinerun2018

BUDDY’S QUIZ NIGHTS

Buddy’s Quiz Nights are back by popular demand! Gather your gang and get down to The Giraffe Lounge on Waterloo Square for this mega monthly quiz night on the third Wednesday of every month! This sensational summer session brings big cash prizes, spot prizes, great giveaways and fabulous food and drink offers. You don’t even have to leave your furry friends at home as dogs are welcome to join in on the fun at Giraffe Lounge. Let’s get quizzical! thegiraffelounge.co.uk

If that's not enough MUSIC ACOUSTIC NIGHT Round up every Wednesday for Acoustic Night at Wilder’s Bar, 10 Carliol Square. This music event encourages people to come in and sing solo, play musical instruments, duet with friends or entertain with a full band. Simply book a place with the venue’s MC, Jon. Free, 7.30pm. Wilder’s, facebook.com/wildersacoustic TAKE IT TO THE BRIDGE ‘Take it to the Bridge’ is the North East’s longest-running jam session. Every Wednesday a core group of musicians turn up and play jazz standard and anyone (amateur or professional) is welcome to join in! There’s no obligation to play - audiences are very welcome. £1, 8pm - 11pm. The Globe, jazz.coop THE MOONSHINE SESSIONS WITH JONNY BOYLE AND THE OCTOGENARIANS It’s Wednesday night and the only place to be for live music with a moonshine in hand is Billy Bootleggers! The Moonshine Sessions brings the very best underground Americana dive bar vibe to town with Jonny Boyle and the Octogenarians (plus special guests). It’s time to jam! Food served till 10pm from our friends at Meat:Stack! Free entry, 8.30pm - 2am. Billy Bootleggers, facebook.com/billybootleggers OLD TOM A new-style acoustic folk night comes to The Globe this Wednesday. Check out this new monthly night showcasing local talent and folk music old and new! A night of music from the heart. £4, 7pm - 10pm. The Globe, jazz.coop

FOOD & DRINK WEDNESDAY COOKERY CLUB The theme of this Wednesday’s Cookery Club at Blackfriars is ‘Cooking With Fish’. Pop along and learn the basics of fish filleting and how to cook seafood perfectly every time! A relaxed, fun and informative evening session where you’re guaranteed to come away with some new foodie knowledge. £35pp, 6pm - 9pm. Blackfriars, blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk

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21.06.18 THURSDAY THRILLS

GLYNDEBOURNE: MADAMA BUTTERFLY - LIVE

Check in for a live screening of one of the most tragic romance stories at Tyneside Cinema this Thursday. Madama Butterfly tells the tale of an innocent young Geisha who meets an American naval officer and falls desperately in love. Giving up her family and her faith, she risks all to marry the dashing Lieutenant Pinkerton. But love takes a turn for the worst – lust and happiness turns to betrayal and abandonment and Butterfly is forced to make one final, agonising sacrifice. This sweeping love story never fails to move audiences. Grab your pals and your popcorn and see it live in NE1 this Thursday. tynesidecinema.co.uk

AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN THE MUSICAL

Prepare to be swept off your feet as An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical arrives at the Theatre Royal. The Oscar-winning tale follows Zack Mayo, a struggling US Navy pilot in-training who, in the face of tragedy, realises the importance of love and friendship - and embarks on a quest to win the heart of the local woman he loves. An inspiring and breathtakingly romantic show that celebrates triumph over adversity and features one of the most iconic romantic scenes ever portrayed on screen. theatreroyal.co.uk

Plenty more in NE1... FOOD & DRINK THAWED-OUT THURSDAYS Whatever the weather outside, the sun is always shining at the tropical garden party that is Florita’s! Go here this Thursday for a fabulous frozen cocktail. Cool down and let off some steam! £3.75 per cocktail, 5pm - 10pm. Florita’s, getintonewcastle.co.uk LOBSTER THURSDAYS Fancy a bit of lobster? Join our friends at Browns for their delicious lobster specials every Thursday! Made with the freshest ingredients, indulge yourself in a lobster feast. Yum! Every Thursday, until 9 August 2018. Browns Bar & Brasserie, getintonewcastle.co.uk

COMEDY THE SUGGESTIBLES You supply the suggestions, they supply the laughs! Get down to The Stand this Thursday for a feel-good, improv comedy joyride! Expect games, skits, sketches and songs. It’s a bold, wild and utterly hilarious show - pop it in your diaries! £10 (standard), £7 (concession), £5 (members), 8.30pm. The Stand, thestand.co.uk

Cirque ! k r e Bers Britain’s biggest theatre-circus is taking to the Tyne Theatre & Opera House stage this June! Join our theatre friends for a thrilling show celebrating 250 years of circus! Cirque Berserk combines jaw-dropping stunts, adrenalinefuelled routines and uber talented troupes including: jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, drummers and daredevil stunt performers! tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk

CLUB VOYAGE 001: LAUNCH PARTY W/ MISTRIX (3HR SET) & RESIDENTS Join World HQ on a maiden Newcastle voyage through the solar system of tech house, house and disco! House DJ and producer, Mistrix, will entertain crowds with his popular tracks. £5 (advanced tickets), tickets on the door subject to availability, 11pm - 3am. World HQ, welovewhq.com

MUSIC INDIGO JAZZ VOICES Head to The Globe this Thursday for an evening of individual jazz vocals featuring a spin-off group from the Blue Jazz Voices programme. £5, 7.30pm 11pm. The Globe, jazz.coop

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22.06.18 NE1 CULTURE FIX

CULTURE AT FIX: THE GRE THE F EXHIBITION O RTS NORTH STA TODAY! 22 JUN - 9 SEPT 2018

Great Exhibition of the North MUST DO'S!

Be inspired by art and innovation this summer as the Great Exhibition of the North comes to town! Three interconnected trails will guide visitors through 30 world-class venues and public spaces in the city, showcasing the work and talent of the North. Here are some of our NE1 top culture picks to check out throughout the summer months... GET NORTH WATER SCULPTURE

The Quayside is going big this summer. And when we say big we mean it. Look out for the UK’s largest water sculpture swooping into position in the middle of the Tyne. Stroll along the Quayside and enjoy an hourly water show every day from 10am – 11pm. The spectacular feature will play to three specially commissioned soundtracks available to download. After dark, a stunning light display will add to the experience.

Voices of Virtue Gospel Choir

‘100% SOUL’ FEAT WORLD HQ & THE ‘VOICES OF VIRTUE GOSPEL CHOIR’

Our pals at World HQ are teaming up with the Great Exhibition of the North this June (Friday 29) to celebrate their 25 year anniversary in Newcastle, with a breathtaking live show of classic soul hits at the Sage. The ‘Voices of Virtue Choir’ will perform alongside DJ Tom Caulker for an evening of blistering soul anthems we all know and love!

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22.06.18 NE1 CULTURE FIX

There's more! ART THE ENCHANTED GARDEN SPECIAL PREVIEW TOUR An exciting opportunity to be the first to see the Laing Art Gallery’s latest exhibition, The Enchanted Garden. Don’t miss out on this unique afternoon with the curator of the garden-inspired artist showcase. £20 (includes tour & exhibition admission), 3pm - 4pm. Laing Art Gallery, laingartgallery.org.uk

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CLUB DIRTY LITTLE SECRET Get down to Newcastle’s very own palace for a night of house anthems, old school hip hop and R&B. Tup Tup Palace is the place to be this Friday - don’t miss out! £5 earlybird tickets available, 11pm. Tup Tup Palace, bigbadrobot.com

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From 22 June, fashion aficionados should check out the world’s most high-tech little black dress in-situ inside intu Eldon Square. See what your future wardrobe is made of with a ‘miracle material’ garment that responds to the wearer’s breathing using tiny LED lights. Time to get crafty with fashion!

design heralded the birth of passenger railways at the Discovery Museum. The perfect opportunity to celebrate the region’s worldfamous industrial heritage.

WHICH WAY NORTH

WE ARE WHERE WE ARE

A portal to another world is about to open at the Great North Museum! Prepare for one of the biggest and best adventures of your lives and discover the heart and soul of the revolutionary North; learning how its inventors, scientists and artists shaped the world we live in today! Which Way North is a family-friendly exhibition featuring more than 200 fascinating items on loan from the UK’s leading museums, galleries and private collections. Inspiring pieces displayed include: a rare miniature book by Charlotte Brontë, the last piano played by John Lennon, David Hockney’s painting Le Parc des Sources, Vichy, Astronaut Helen Sharman’s space suit and many more!

ROCKET RETURNS TO TYNESIDE

Stephenson’s Rocket comes home to NE1! Find out how this historic engine’s ground-breaking

This group exhibition at BALTIC 39 features new artwork inside, beneath and between treated walls. See this intriguing display of works from 11 talented artists throughout the 80 days of the Exhibition.

REMAKE A TAKE

Make sure you get down to the Discovery Museum to step inside the movies linked with the North. From Blade Runner to Brief Encounter, our region has inspired generations upon generations of audiences and filmmakers. Go behind the scenes this summer with a whole host of hands-on activities based around these famous films. As part of the Great Exhibition of the North, visitors are invited to follow the ‘Remake a Take’ trail to hunt out a series of interactive film stills featuring scenes from the likes of Billy Elliot, Get Carter and many more.

ROBOTS – THEN AND NOW

The Life Science Centre is taking visitors on a journey into humanity’s 500-year obsession with robots this summer in an intriguing exhibition. This on-going quest to reimagine ourselves as machines is truly fascinating and will take exhibition-goers from 16th century mechanical automatons, to some unsettling humanoids that will make you question what it means to be human. The Great Exhibition of the North is free to attend and will see our city sparkling with inspiring art, design and innovation throughout the summer months. Don’t miss out! For more info, visit: getnorth2018.com

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DANCING BABIES (0-3) A fun and relaxed class for babies with a love of dance! Using music and movement to spark the imagination, this session will take your little ones to outer space, the depths of the ocean and through the jungle. £5.50, 10am - 11am. Dance City, dancecity.co.uk

MUSIC SUPERHANS Superhans is taking to the Riverside stage this Friday for a must-see DJ show! Matt King is a man of many roles; comedian, actor, writer, DJ, husband and father to name but a few. But now he’s hitting the road to perform at some key UK venues. See him at Riverside Newcastle! £16.50, 7pm. Riverside, riversidenewcastle.co.uk SAPIEN TRACE Local three-piece rock/dubstep/electro band, Sapien Trace, are heading home for a gig at Newcastle’s O2 Academy. See them live on stage this Friday - with support from You Are The Dead, Black Ash and CHOPS. What a show! £6, 6.30pm. O2 Academy, academymusicgroup.com

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22.06.18 - 30.06.18 FUN AT THE FAIR

The Hoppings 2018 THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUNFAIR HAS MADE HISTORY IN OUR CITY. POP DOWN FOR A WHIZZ ON THE WALTZERS OR A FLIGHT ON THE BIG WHEEL THIS JUNE!

We’re getting serious about summer in Newcastle in this edition! We just can’t help but get excited about all of the fun things going on in the city this season... The Hoppings is back for another summer spectacular bringing family fun and fairground rides to the Town Moor once again! The best-loved Geordie funfair first came to Newcastle 136 years ago as a counterattraction to the boozy goings-on at the annual Race Week at nearby Newcastle Racecourse. In the following 50 years, the rides and attractions we all know and love today were gradually introduced to create what is now one of Europe’s largest travelling funfairs.

It’s back in the city for another year and we can’t wait to check out our favourite rides and some new attractions on the Town Moor. So gather your gang and get your umbrellas at the ready (because everyone knows it always rains when the biggest and best travelling funfair comes to the Toon)! Round-up the whole family and tootle down to the busy and buzzy Town Moor from Friday 22 until Saturday 30 June for guaranteed good times with over 300 rides and attractions in-situ! A diary date for the whole family - make a day of it this June! hoppingsfunfairs.com

What's in the name? THE MEANING BEHIND THE ‘HOPPINGS’ Well, several origins have been suggested for the term. Most relate to dancing, while others relate to the clothing worn in the old days - often infested with fleas from the animals travelling with the fairground folk - people were often seen ‘jumping’ or ‘hopping’ around to get them off. The name may also derive from the Anglo-Saxon word ‘hoppen’, meaning funfair!

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Classic and contemporary all under one roof

The Grainger Market is light, bright and has 110 quality traders. Alongside craft stalls, mini bazaars, jewellers, plant stalls, you can find high quality butchers, artisan bakers, greengrocers, and award winning street food traders, coffee shops and cafes. On Saturdays there are art and craft, vintage and specialist art markets held inside the event space. So if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re foodie or fashion conscious, a browser or a buyer the Grainger Market offers fresh and local, eats and seats, history and culture Monday to Saturday.

Phone: 0191 211 5542 Email: markets@newcastle.gov.uk www.newcastle.gov.uk/graingermarket

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23.06.18 IT'S THE WEEKEND!

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Pub lunch … ON

Make a beeline for Blackfriars this Saturday and enjoy a day of fish-fuelled fun! This Fish and Seafood Masterclass will show you how to fillet your fish with speed and precision. Finish the day with a communal group lunch. blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk

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SUNDAY LUNCH DEALS Enjoy a classic Sunday lunch at Babucho this weekend, with one course only £13.95, two

courses for £17.95 and three courses for £21.95. What a treat for the end of the week! Every Sunday. Babucho, getintonewcastle.co.uk

unfold at this Sunday screening. From £6.25, 12.30pm. Tyneside Cinema, tynesidecinema.co.uk

The Stand, thestand.co.uk

FILM

COMEDY LEE KYLE’S WHITE ELEPHANT STALL Lee Kyle is back on The Stand stage this Sunday with his show, White Elephant Stall. A fun-filled family show where anything can happen sometimes it’s a quiz, sometimes it’s improv and sometimes it’s a chat show. Whatever he comes up with, it guarantees giggles from all! £4, 12.30pm.

HEADS AND TALES Have you ever sat on the top deck of a bus and wondered who carved the heads staring back at you? There are many faces depicted on buildings in Newcastle and this walk will take you around town to discover some of the tales behind them. Event inspired by the Great Exhibition of the North. £5, 2.30pm. City Tours, newcastlegateshead.com

THE PIANO See Jane Campion’s haunting masterpiece at Tyneside Cinema this Sunday afternoon. After a long voyage from Scotland, pianist Ada McGrath (Hunter) and her young daughter, Flora (Paquin), are left with all their belongings, including a piano, on a New Zealand beach. See the story

Wake up by the Tyne

TALKS & WORKSHOPS

Stretch it out

Rise and shine by the Tyne this Sunday. Wake up and stretch your legs with a stroll along the Sunday Quayside Market. Pick up some weekend treats, take in the glorious views and grab a coffee and a bite to eat as you go. What a way to spend the day of rest! getintonewcastle.co.uk

Out last night? Feasted on brekkie and still can’t fight the hangover? There’s no better cure than a ‘Yoga for a Hangover’ class at Geordie Yoga. Instead of lying in bed - get up, get out and pop along to this mindful practice with no sharp movements or inversions. Its’s life changing - trust us! geordieyoga.com

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Time to get crafty! Be inspired by the Laing Art Gallery’s Enchanted Garden exhibition this Sunday and get creative with a floristry workshop from Pins Petals Powder. Go here for top tips on how to make your own beautiful flower crown to take home and work into your summer wardrobes. What’s not to love? laingartgallery.org.uk

Cheer them on

Worked up an appetite? Book in at Barluga on Grey Street for a ravishing roast with all the trimmings. Expect topside of beef, roast pork loin and crackling, pan roasted chicken supreme - or go for them all with a trio of meats! Top it off with a hearty sticky toffee pudding or the chef's special cheesecake! barluga.co.uk

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Lunch is served

T TO A ROAST IN THE TOON TOAS

Get behind Southgate's side this Sunday as they take on Panama in Russia. Cheer England over the line as their World Cup 2018 fixtures are played out live at the O2 Academy. Big screens for big moments! academymusicgroup.com

This and that

Get down to our city’s finest comedy club for a hoot of a Sunday night in the hands of Jarlath Regan - his biggest and best solo show to date! A side-splitting stand-up performance about life and death, give and take, youth and young, getting it wrong while getting it right and never worrying about anything ever again! Get yourself to The Stand this Sunday - a no brainer! thestand.co.uk

Time for the laundry… E COM W FF LO COO

But not as you know it! It’s more about sipping cocktails and feasting on carbs than putting the washing on this Sunday. Grab your pals and get down to The Laundrette on Westgate Road for all the food and fine concoctions to put a smile on your face as the weekend comes to a close. Check out their new menu and tuck into some tasty summer tipples! thelaundrette.uk.com

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25.06.18 MORE ON MONDAY

You Can't Stop

KATY PERRY

Expect glitz, glamour, props and more this Monday as Katy Perry takes to the stage at the Metro Radio Arena. The California girl will be performing her powerful new album to an NE1 audience. Katy’s new songs hold liberating and inspiring lyrics that mimic her changes in life. So book tickets now and get ready to belt your hearts out to new tunes! metroradioarena.co.uk

Even more KIDS

SPACE ROBOTS Check out the Life Science Centre’s new planetarium show, sending robots up into space! A lot of what we know about the Solar System comes from the space robots that scientists have sent to other planets. Listen in to Mission Control as the messages roll in at the Space Robots planetarium show! Included in admission ticket (£15 adult, £8 child 5-17, free entry for children 4 and under), 10am - 5pm. Life Science Centre, life.org.uk

FOOD & DRINK

The Beat

TGI FRIDAYS DEALS Fancy an American-inspired feast this Monday? Get down to The Gate’s TGI Fridays and enjoy a delicious two course meal for just £9.99. All day, Monday to Thursday. TGI Fridays, The Gate, getintonewcastle.co.uk

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The big girl with a big heart and an even bigger voice is ready to take to the Theatre Royal stage this Monday (until Saturday 30 June). We’re switching up our hair dos, dressing head to toe in sequins and going back in time to Baltimore in 1962. Tracy Turnblad is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. The local star uses her newfound fame to fight for equality, bagging heartthrob Link Larkin along the way! Theatre-goers won’t be able to stop their feet from moving with numbers such as ‘Welcome To The 60s’, ‘You Can’t Stop The Beat’ and ‘The Nicest Kids in Town’. Let your hair down and swing back into the sixties at the Theatre Royal! theatreroyal.co.uk

MIKE MILLIGAN - SHEARER SHARED ME PRAM! Geordie comic, Mike Milligan, is back on the stage with his latest solo show ‘Shearer Shared Me Pram!’. He shares the myths, tales, madness and magic of an upbringing in the warm heart of an ‘ordinary’ family in the North. A sidesplitting show! £8 (standard), £5 (concession), 8.30pm. The Stand, thestand.co.uk

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5 MINUTES WITH BRENDA EDWARDS

Former X Factor contestant, Brenda Edwards, is starring as Motormouth Maybelle in Hairspray (25 - 30 June) at the Theatre Royal. After finishing in fourth place in the 2005 ITV competition, Brenda went on to star in musicals such as Chicago and We Will Rock You. She’s letting her hair down in NE1 this June! First time on the Toon? No, I was here with the X Factor Tour and also with We Will Rock You and Hairspray two years ago. Best Tyneside moment? Visiting the Angel of the North.

Have you brought your coat? Yes. I’m all North Face’d up and ready to go! Favourite Geordie? Cheryl Cole, for sure! NE1 plans? To visit as many rib shacks as possible! Suggestions welcome... What would you be doing if you weren’t here now? I would probably still be an accounts payable manager... Fun fact? I have a massive funny bone and once something makes me laugh it’s very hard to stop!

DREAMS BECOME REALITY WITH A CARIBBEAN CRUISE

Dreaming of beach days and boat trips as summer moves into view? Northumberland Street’s Thomas Cook store will have a Royal Caribbean International representative in store from 4pm on Monday 25 June 2018, ready to answer all of your questions about their fantastic fleet of state-of-the-art cruise ships. With plush interiors and fabulous food, as well as sparkling stage shows and an exciting programme of events, entertainment and excursions available, a Caribbean journey with them ticks all the boxes when it comes to holidaying in style! Are we making you want to pack your bags and hit the ship? Want your next stop to be palm tree-lined, white sand beaches surrounded by turquoise waters? Call or pop into the store to register ahead of the event. 0191 691 1911

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PROFILE FEATURE

Chaopraya

Taste of Summer

Summer is upon us and there's no better time to gather your gang and go out on a Geordie-inspired gastronomical journey, feasting at some of the finest foodie hangouts in Newcastle. Time to tick off that eating-out bucket list...

TYNESIDE BAR CAFÉ

CHAOPHRAYA

Featured in The Waitrose Good Food Guide and CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2018, Tyneside Bar Café serves delicious food made fresh to order from the finest seasonal ingredients. The Bar Café kitchen team are keen to use local suppliers where possible such as pork from Ravensworth Grange Farm near Gateshead, and ‘Urban Mushrooms’ – delicate oyster mushrooms grown as part of a new community enterprise based in central Newcastle. 0191 227 5522, TYNESIDEBARCAFE.CO.UK

Take a trip to Chaophraya this summer and take in one of the best views of the city from their unrivalled roof top terrace, overlooking the iconic Monument. Take the chance to indulge in some tantalising cocktails whilst enjoying an authentic Thai dish from their vibrant menu. If the weather isn’t too good, then you’re in luck as the team can cover you up with a retracting roof out on the terrace and turn the heating on so you still make the most of the wonderful views whatever the forecast may bring. 0191 731 4719, CHAOPHRAYA.CO.UK

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ZAAP THAI

Zaap Thai

Take a trip to Zaap Thai on Newgate Street and be instantly transported to the bustling streets of Thailand. Sit in a tuk tuk and enjoy the authentic flavours that promise to whisk you away to another place. A great spot for a bite to eat before heading to the cinema or Eldon Square for a spot of shopping - it is perfect for the whole family. This summer we recommend you try the Som Tum, a tasty Thai papaya salad. 0191 230 1280, ZAAPTHAI.CO.UK

TOMAHAWK STEAKHOUSE

BEALIM HOUSE

Only recently opened, Tomahawk Steakhouse boasts one of the best views across the Tyne and the Sage, and will be the place to see the various events of the Great Exhibition of the North this summer. Situated behind the Quayside Seaside they are a must-visit destination for great steaks and cocktails this summer (look out for their 2 for 1 cocktail offers). If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t manage a full steak then check out their small plates and sharing options too. 0191 222 1122, TOMAHAWK-STEAKHOUSE.CO.UK

With meals freshly prepared to order from the open-plan kitchen on the first floor, Bealim House is a must for anyone visiting Newcastle this summer. Their menu is designed with sharing in mind and reflects the sociable feel of the bar itself. Think small plates of tasty tapas prepared using the very best local ingredients. You can also wash your meal down with a cocktail or gin and tonic made with Newcastle Gin, which is distilled on the premises - you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get any fresher than that. 0191 221 2266, BEALIMHOUSE.CO.UK

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PROFILE FEATURE

BARLUGA

GUSTO

In the centre of Grey Street - once voted the most beautiful street in the UK - sits Barluga, boasting an interior just as sumptuous as its exterior. It hides a stunning terrace to the rear where you can enjoy a beautiful cocktail or delectable meal away from the hustle and bustle of city centre life. The food menu includes a range of choices from bar snacks and sandwiches to hearty mains, all prepared fresh to order in the open kitchen. No visit would be complete without a look at their exciting drinks menu. 0191 230 2306, BARLUGA.CO.UK/NEWCASTLE

This summer, head down to the Quayside and join Gusto for a taste of their newly launched summer menu and enjoy a cool cocktail or refreshing glass of wine in the sunshine. Set in an enviable location near to the Millennium Bridge, Gusto is fortunate enough to boast its own terrace garden, suitable for whiling away the hours over beautiful food and drink while basking in the summer sunshine. 0191 2602291, GUSTORESTAURANTS.UK.COM

NE1 Restaurant Week Like the sound of some of these delicious summer menus? NE1 Restaurant Week returns this August and it's a great chance to try some of your faves!

THE SHILLING Recently reopened with new owners, The Shilling is a hidden gem in the quayside’s crown. Jonny and Greg are both local lads with a passion for good tasting food and drink. From light bites to hearty main meals they have it all covered. Everything is cooked to order so if you have an allergy, are vegetarian or vegan then most of the dishes can be adapted for you. There is an outdoor seating area so you can sit in the sun while enjoying the fab food and drinks on offer (take advantage of 2 cocktails for £10 all day everyday!) FACEBOOK.COM/THESHILLINGNCL

Eat at some of Newcastle's finest foodie hangouts this summer when NE1's Restaurant Week returns with more participants than ever before! It's the perfect opportunity to try that new spot everyone has been talking about, return to an old favourite or check out some seasonal specials at one of our regular jaunts. Team NE1 love bringing this foodie event back to the city - a great way to catch up with friends this summer over fabulous food and tasty tipples. With delicious meals for just £10 and £15 per person, we can't think of a better time

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to dine out in Newcastle. Stay tuned on the Get Into Newcastle website for more information on the North East's finest event for food-lovers!

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THE FOOTBALL SEASON MIGHT BE OVER BUT THE NATIONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FAVOURITE REDHEAD RAISED THE ROOF FOR A WEEKEND OF MEGA MUSIC IN NE1!

BEN MONTEITH

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Scottish singer-songwriter, Ben Monteith, has gone from busking on the streets of Glasgow to building an impressive social media following and setting off on a debut UK tour. Be part of his first musical journey as he hits the road, stopping by Newcastleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s O2 Academy this Tuesday to share his tunes with a North East audience. academymusicgroup.com

DANCE

TAP BEGINNERS (55+) Dancing shoes at the ready for a tap for beginners class at Dance City this Tuesday. Learn a variety of tap styles, from musical theatre and street, to traditional and American-style. This beginners class is for anyone aged 55+ who has little or no experience of tap dancing. From ÂŁ5.50, 12pm. Dance City, dancecity.co.uk

HEALTH & WELLBEING FLOW & RESTORE Join the vinyasa flow class at Geordie Yoga this Tuesday, offering a great balance between challenging movements and taking time to relax into stillness. This dynamic 45-minute class will leave you feeling equally flexible and relaxed! ÂŁ7, 12.15pm. Geordie Yoga, geordieyoga.com

Newcastle United FC @nufc

Ed Sheeran performed the first of three sold-out shows at St.Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Park last night. #nufc #edsheeran

THEATRE YEAR OF WONDERS Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1666 and an infected cloth carries plague to an isolated village. A housemaid named Anna Frith must find the strength to confront the disintegration of her community and the lure of illicit love. Can love, humanity and hope triumph against desolation, despair and superstition? A must-see show at the Alphabetti Theatre this Tuesday. ÂŁ9 (standard), ÂŁ7 (concession), 7.30pm. Alphabetti Theatre, alphabettitheatre.co.uk

Janet Lancaster @jlancaster1

Absolutely amazing, chilled out gig. Lush backdrop and brilliant to take in the atmosphere! Didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want it to end #makingmemories #edsheerantour2018 #edsheerannewcastle #gig #newcastle Gra Mascardo @granolabarsh

Fiery Ed! @teddysphotos You look awesome here! #edsheerandividetour2018 #edsheerannewcastle #lastnight Ed Sheeran Ăˇ

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tuesday and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for your tots to get creative at the Laing. Pop along between 10.30am and 11.30am every Tuesday during term time for an under 5s arts and crafts session. A great hands-on activity to help with your little onesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; early development in a fun and relaxed way. Sessions include a warm up with movement and motion, gallery exploration with interactive activities, practical art workshops with various materials and a short story time to finish. A marvellous evening for little ones who are mad about art. laingartgallery.org.uk

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Jade Lauren @jadebentley_

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GAVIN WEBSTER AND HIS TERRIBLE FRIENDS

Our Geordie comedy pal, Gavin Webster, is back in the Toon for a Tuesday night special with music, poetry, sardonic set pieces and crash bang wallop one liners. His side-splitting stand-up show comes with help from his terrible friends: John Whale, Louise Young and Sammy Dobson. The funny friends come together to inject some feel-good comedy into your Tuesday. Dont miss it guys and girls! thestand.couk

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MUSIC KRISTIN HERSH Kristin Hersh is taking to The Cluny stage this Tuesday! Best known as the front person for the influential art-punk band Throwing Muses and power trio 50FOOTWAVE, she's in the Toon ready to share some of her solo stuff! ÂŁ20, 7.30pm. The Cluny, thecluny.com

KIDS RUSTY Rusty is the Life Science Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest 4D motion ride - an extra-terrestrial robot who will catapult you on an exciting journey, flying across our planetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surface and up into space. This experience is included in your admission ticket. ÂŁ15 (adult), ÂŁ8 (child 5-17), free (child aged 4 and under), various times throughout the day. Life Science Centre, life.org.uk

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27.06.18 WE LOVE WEDNESDAY

ART FROM THE HEART AT THE LAING ART GALLERY... THE ROAD TO CHELSEA: GARY MCDERMOTT, HARPERLEY HALL FARM NURSERIES

Were you inspired by the beautiful blooms at the Chelsea Flower Show this year? Get your floral fix at the Laing this Wednesday with an inspiring talk on Harperley Hall Farm Nurseries and its success at the show for a number of years. Join County Durham-based Gary McDermott to hear more about the magic involved in successfully entering the most spectacular of all flower shows and hear all about his gold medal winning success over the years! laingartgallery.org.uk

THE ENCHANTED GARDEN

From the Pre-Raphaelites and French Impressionists to the Bloomsbury Group and 20th century abstraction, artists have taken inspiration daily from the gardens surrounding them. This colourful new exhibition will look at the seasons, mysterious outdoor spaces and the artists that look at landscapes and create something truly unique. In this collection, artists have taken inspiration directly from the glorious gardens around them and includes works from the likes of: Edward Burne-Jones, Beatrix Potter, Claude Monet, Patrick Heron, Pierre Bonnard, Vanessa Bell and many more. laingartgallery.org.uk

More to do CLUB

DIRTIZ Celebrate that mid-week feeling and party all night with your pals at Dirtiz. We can’t think of a better way to spend Wednesday night! £6, 10pm. Perdu, perdubar.com

FOOD & DRINK MIDWEEK SCRUMPTIOUS SPECIAL Grab yourself a bite of this monstrous offer... enjoy unlimited adventure golf and a main meal for just £10 Monday to Thursday. An afternoon of foodie and sporting fun under one roof! Every Wednesday, 12pm - 5pm. Mr Mulligan’s Space Golf, mrmulligan.com

FILM MAQUIA (JAPANESE) Get your film fix at Cineworld this Wednesday with a screening of Maquia. Screenwriter Mari Okada makes her directorial debut in this animated fantasy feature film. The people of Lolph have a lifespan of hundreds of years and maintain their teenage appearances for life, but when the peace of the town is shattered, a young girl named Maquia is forced to escape. From £7.20, 7.30pm Cineworld, cineworld.co.uk

Antler

You don’t have to travel far to experience the ultimate Alpine retreat now that Antler has landed in Newcastle. This cool and cosy new bar and restaurant at the former Fat Buddha site on the city’s 55 Degrees North, is the first spot on Tyneside to offer an authentic Alpine experience. Think roaring fires, gondola seating areas, live music and a truly unique food and drinks offering. The venue’s glorious garden area has drawn its inspiration from some of the world’s top ski lodges, bringing variety and vibrancy to Newcastle’s food and drinks scene. The menu will boast a range of Alpine favourites including hearty meals and wood fired pizzas from the pizza oven. What’s more? Fat Buddha fans will still be able to grab their favourite pan-Asian dishes on the upper level of the restaurant, renamed as New Buddha. It’s time to get serious about aprés-ski in NE1 - and thankfully, we don’t need the snow to make it happen! antlernewcastle.co.uk

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28.06.18 THURSDAY THOUGHTS

WORLD CUP 2018:

ENGLAND vs BELGIUM

Footy fans can expect an action-packed night at the O2 Academy, as it screens the hugely anticipated World Cup 2018 match between England and Belgium, held at Russia’s Volgograd Arena. Time to don your strips, grab some mates and gear yourselves up for a nail-biting night! A paradise for footy fans of NE1. academymusicgroup.com

More to do in NE1... FOOD & DRINK ALTERNATIVE THURSDAY NIGHTS Enjoy an alternative Thursday night at Tiger Hornsby this week! Go to this Quayside favourite for delicious drink deals including: pint and prosecco for £8 and cool cocktails for just £5. Every Thursday, until 20 July 2018. Tiger Hornsby, getintonewcastle.co.uk TONIGHT IT’S TANQUERAY Get down to Colonel Porter’s every Thursday for all things Tanqueray. Gin is having a moment, so our friends at the 1920s-inspired bar are serving up the good stuff for a great price. Look out for special offers and limited edition cocktails. From 7pm. Colonel Porters’ Emporium, colonelporters.co.uk

MUSIC

THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS: FILM WORK BY JOANNA MARGARET PAUL New Zealand artist, Joanna Margaret Paul, worked prolifically across poetry, painting and film, chronicling motherhood and domestic life and the persistent presence of the natural world. Curated by artist Peter Todd, this is the first collection to make Paul’s work available to an international audience. Its 13 works, all silent, were shot in the 1970s on 8mm and 16mm film, but a trip to Tyneside Cinema means you’ll get to watch them in HD video. tynesidecinema.co.uk

FREE LIVE MUSIC: PIZZA EXPRESS Enjoy free live music

BIG JOBS FOR LITTLE PEOPLE - TODDLER TAKEOVER

Take tots to Great North Museum Hancock’s special Toddler Takeover event, during which little ones will explore the different jobs showcased in its Which Way North exhibition. Think of it as a fun, mini career day for under 5’s, introducing curious kids to all kinds of grown-up jobs. The question remains, will they choose to be a physicist, an astronaut, an engineer, or a medical professional for the day? Take them along to find out! greatnorthmuseum.org.uk

every Thursday at Pizza Express, Dean Street. Eat, drink and be entertained. Free, from 7.30pm. Pizza Express, pizzaexpress.com ALAN GLEN TRIO See the Alan Glen Trio perform live at The Globe this Thursday. With Alan Glen on the piano, John Pope on the double bass and Sid White on the drums, this always promises to be a night of music magnificence. £6 (on the door), £3 (for students), 7.30pm - 11pm. The Globe, jazz.coop

DANCE FLAMENCO BEGINNERS (16+) It’s Thursday and it’s time to get your flamenco on at Dance City! Pop down to this energetic class for Spanish-style dancing where you’ll pick

NORTHUMBRIA UNIV SCRATCH NIGHT

up the essential foot/heel rhythms and strength/body control. £6.50 (£5.50 concession), 6pm - 7pm. Dance

Theatre-goers are in for a treat as Northumbria University’s Theatre and Performance MA students take to Live Theatre’s main stage to show off their work. Scratch Night will give students a chance to bring fresh, new ideas to the stage, before they return in September with their final performances. Get yourselves along to show your support for homegrown talent! live.org.uk

City, dancecity.co.uk

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29.06.18 FEEL-GOOD FRIDAY

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Dirty Dusting

FOOD & DRINK

BOTTOMLESS FRIDAYS On the last Friday of each month,

STARRING CRISSY ROCK

Prepare for a night of naughtiness at the Tyne Theatre & Opera House as Dirty Dusting returns for 2018. Starring Benidorm star, Crissy Rock, the show follows three cleaning ladies who, after taking a wrong number, are inspired to create their own saucy chat line. Discovering their knack for naughty chat, they realise they may be on to a winner - providing they can keep it from their boss! A heart-warming, feel-good comedy which will have you rolling in the aisles and smiling every time you answer the phone. Not to be missed. tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk

Signor Prosecco host Bottomless Fridays, providing bottomless nibbles and prosecco for just £25 per person!

AN TENTH COMEDY NIGHT THAT PASSES THE BECHDEL TEST

Comediennes, Liberty Hodes and Lauren Stone, team up for what promises to be a night of non-stop giggles at Alphabetti Theatre. See the up-and-coming stand-up stars of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival come together, making big, bright and visually-bewildering work about television personalities, animals, feelings and mysteries. alphabettitheatre.co.uk

With live DJs and plenty of fizz on the go, this promises to get your weekend off to a flying start. £25pp, 9pm - 12am. Signor Prosecco, getintonewcastle.co.uk

CLUB CANDYPANTS Every Friday the world famous party takes over Livello. Expect glitz, glam and plenty of bubbles. £7, 11pm-3am. Livello, barlivello.co.uk THIS IS YOUR RITUAL Alternative rock and metal returns to Newcastle’s O2 Academy this Friday for a night of huge alt-sounds. This Is Your Ritual will once again lift the roof off, blasting out huge alternative anthems from every era. A cracking club night in NE1! £4, 11pm. O2 Academy, academymusicgroup.com

BOILER SHOP PRESENTS

Boulevard Summer Show

FRIDAY 13 JULY 2018

ALONG WITH

BENJAMIN BOOKER BOILER SHOP 20 SOUTH ST, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE1 3PE

TICKETS: BOILERSHOP.NET / TICKETWEB.UK / SAGEGATESHEAD.COM

Summer just wouldn’t be summer without a visit to Newcastle’s premier cabaret venue, Boulevard. Glam it up and celebrate the sunny season with sparkles, sequins and stilettos as the venue’s renowned entertainers and dancers take to the stage. Regarded as Boulevard’s most extravagant production to date, prepared to be blown away by the mesmerising routines and spectacular costumes. boulevardnewcastle.co.uk

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30.06.18 SATURDAY STYLE

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Spend the afternoon swinging at Seven Stories’ Circus Skills Workshop. Perfect for budding acrobats and aspiring circus performers, you’ll be shown how to tackle the tightrope, master the hoops and more. Stop by, learn some skills and imagine yourself performing in a big top circus tent! sevenstories.org.uk

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Plate Day Party

Live it up and celebrate Plate Day in style at YOLO Townhouse. Stop by at TI brekkie to receive a free glass of ME prosecco, or head there later in the day to hear tunes from DJ Mike Holmes. Don your fascinators and best race-day hats for a chance to jump the queues! yolotownhouse.com

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AFTERNOON TEA AT THE MOVIES Spend Sunday in the

PERSISTENCE Keep the weekend party popping at

SUNDAY LUNCH AT PRIMA Soak up the Sunday vibe this

hands of Tyneside Cinema, who will be serving a delightful

Persistence this Sunday night. It’s the go-to Tup Tup party

week at Prima Ristorante. Tuck into one course for £7.95,

afternoon tea alongside a special film screening. Pop along

for all of those who aren’t ready to wave goodbye to a

two courses for £10.95 and three courses for £13.95.

and enjoy Oscar-winning sandwiches, a selection of cakes

weekend of fun. Go here for house music and R&B tunes.

Kids can enjoy a one course Sunday lunch for £4.95, two

and fluffy scones. £20 (without prosecco), £24 (with

£5 (guest list), £7 (standard), 11pm - 3am. Tup Tup

courses for £6.95 and three courses for £8.95. Every

prosecco), 3pm. Tyneside Cinema, tynesidecinema.co.uk

Palace, tuptuppalace.com

Sunday. Prima Ristorante, getintonewcastle.co.uk

Sweet spot

Winning talent

Students of Northumberland-based dance and theatre school, Hunter Theatre Arts, arrive at Tyne Theatre & Opera House for a special Oscarsinspired show. Watch them show off their stuff on what promises to be an afternoon of winning local talent! tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk

Have a laugh

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Get the giggles at The Stand Comedy Club. Take a seat and watch as comedian Matt Reed hosts a laugh-a-minute panel show based on movies, with teams battling it out to be the best at having nothing and everything to do with the silver screen. thestand.co.uk

IS H WITH A LA UGH TIPPLES A L AT OVE TUR LY L TLE OCA BAY L DA ... NCE S HOW!

Pull up a chair at 21 for a Sunday lunch to remember. Feast on roast sirloin of beef, pork with apple sauce, leg of lamb with seasonal veg and more, before indulging in some sensational sweet stuff. Rhubarb and apple crumble and nectarine tarte tatin sound good to us! 21newcastle.co.uk

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Fuzzy flick

Prepare to feel all warm and fuzzy inside after settling in at Tyneside Cinema to watch An Angel At My Table. A moving tale about the life and struggles of acclaimed novelist and poet, Janet Frame, it’s considered one of the greatest films to come out of New Zealand. tynesidecinema.co.uk

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What better way to kick-start your Sunday than with a spot of American-style brunch? Whether you’re in the mood for waffles or pancakes, Eggs Benedict, full English fry-ups or healthy porridge, Frankie & Benny’s tasty breakfast menu has something for everyone. frankieandbennys.com

Snap and stroll

Enjoy a wander through Newcastle’s streets, before making your way down to the Quayside. Take in the river views and send your snaps of the city’s beautiful bridges to us at @newcastlene1.

Drink up

It might be Sunday night, but that doesn’t mean the summery, feel-good vibes have to end! A round of cocktails at Turtle Bay is guaranteed to lift the spirits. Go tropical with Marley Mojitos and Passion Rum Punch, sip on Island Iced Tea, or indulge in an Espresso Martini or two. turtlebay.co.uk

02.07.18 MAKE MONDAY PLANS

The Play That Goes Wrong

Multi award-winning West End smash-hit comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong, arrives at the Theatre Royal. The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong, does! As the accident-prone thespians battle on against all the odds to reach their final curtain call, hilarious results ensue. A brilliantly funny comedy that's guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter. theatreroyal.co.uk

Want more things to do in NE1? FOOD & DRINK LUNCH TIME DEALS Pop down to Mr Mulligan’s Space Golf on Newgate Street for some cracking lunch time deals! Try the tasty 6oz burger or enjoy a 14” pizza and a drink for just £6. Simply turn up midweek and enjoy! What’s not to love? From £6, 11am - 5pm. Mr Mulligan’s Space Golf, mrmulligan.com WINE AND DINE MONDAYS Purchase a bottle of wine of your choice from the Fenwick Wine Room and enjoy it at Saltwater Fish Company in Fenwick Food Hall for only £5 corkage. Every Monday, until 23 July 2018. Saltwater Fish Company, getintonewcastle.co.uk HAPPY HOUR Wave away the Monday blues this week with a delicious feast at Prima Ristorante. Dig in to hearty

WHEY ALE MAN - LOCAL BEER TASTING

pizzas and pastas from the main menu during happy hour. £7, 12pm - 7pm. Prima Ristorante,

As part of the Great Exhibition of the North Inspired By programme, Blackfrairs is hosting a special beer tasting night this Monday, during which guests will be given a chance to taste their way through a variety of the region’s best beers, brewed right here on our doorstep. Tipples will be washed down with plenty of homemade sourdough and you’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy 10% off a three-course set meal afterwards. Book us in! blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk

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DANCE TEEN BALLET (11-16) Dance City is inviting teens of NE1 to join their ballet class this Monday. You’ll learn classic ballet routines without the pressure of exams. This class is open to both beginners and those with some experience from their early days. £5.50, 5pm. Dance City, dancecity.co.uk

CLUB

SOD THE TORIES (AND HAVE A NICE WEEK)

Join John Scott and his comedy coalition as they take a biting look at the month’s news, headlines and other around-the-world affairs. A new topical comedy show, featuring some of the North East’s finest comedians, that’s guaranteed to raise eyebrows and have you laughing from start to finish. Hot food will be available in the club, or why not treat yourself to some pre-show dining The Stand Bistro? thestand.co.uk

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DIGITAL MONDAYS Start the week with a bang! Digital Mondays are a Newcastle institution - the city’s longest running Monday night soiree with four rooms of the finest dancefloor anthems across all genres. 80p entry before midnight, 10pm - 3am. Digital, yourfutureisdigital.com

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02.07.18 - 02.09.18 NE1 SUMMER SCREENINGS

Big screen, big moments in NE1

2 JULY ER 2 SEPTEMB 2018

SUMMER IS HOTTING UP AND WE’RE LOVING EVERY MINUTE OF IT HERE IN NE1. WE’VE GOT ANOTHER EXCITING ACTIVITY TO POP ON YOUR TO-DO LIST AS OUR OPEN-AIR CINEMA, SCREEN ON THE GREEN, IS BACK FOR ANOTHER SEASON OF SENSATIONAL SCREENINGS AT OLD ELDON SQUARE.

There’s something for everyone on the big screen this year with more screenings than ever before, showing two films every single day throughout six weeks of summer. That’s 84 movies for the people of NE1 to check out! Screenings will include major sporting events such as Wimbledon from 2 July, and the British Grand Prix, as well as family-friendly flicks, sing-a-long favourites and huge blockbusters straight from the cinemas including Oscar winners from the 2018 awards. An amazing opportunity to catch some of the latest Hollywood hits! We’ll also be hosting Throwback Thursday screenings, showcasing nostalgic movies from

the 80s, 90s and 2000s including The Parent Trap, Free Willy and Breakfast at Tiffany’s, as well as cartoons from Coco to Cars, and Mulan to Moana. So whether you want to make a date with a hero, go into battle for the future of the galaxy, or join Barnum's wide collection of inspiring oddities, pull up a deckchair, get your gang together, bring your popcorn and lay out those blankets for a fun-filled season of spectacular movie moments. You’ll be able to catch our super summer screenings all the way through the school holidays until Sunday 2 September 2018. getintonewcastle.co.uk

Wimbledon 2018 STRAWBERRIES & CREAM AT THE READY…

The strawberries are chopped, the Pimms is mixed and Wimbledon begins today with the King of the Lawns, Roger Federer, opening proceedings on Centre Court from 1pm. You can watch it all, live and free at Screen on the Green this summer with all the live action from London throughout July! Who needs tickets for the event when you can soak up the atmosphere at Old Eldon Square? We might be 300 miles north of Wimbledon, but there’s no missing out on this sporting spectacular in NE1 this summer!

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03.07.18 TUESDAY TREATS

Circus Central Circus Central pops up at Seven Stories. Expect a spectacular circus takeover with Circus Central as they shine a sparkling light on drama-based circus activities, games and crafts for all the family. Kids will also have the chance to meet some of the colourful characters from the Five Ring Circus Youth Troupe show, The Fairground of Fantastic Fishy Feats and The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas by David Almond. sevenstories.org.uk

BRIGHT CLUB

SLATE IS CURIOUS: SLATE ARTIST SHOWCASE

After two sell-out years on the Newcastle comedy scene, Bright Club Newcastle is coming to The Stand. Blending comedy, music, art, new writing, science, performance and anything else that can happen on a stage, Bright Club is the thinking person's variety night. Organised by the Centre for Life, in collaboration with Newcastle and Northumbria Universities, the venue will be welcoming to the stage some of the North East’s finest academics and students, along with comics and performers for a variety night like no other. thestand.co.uk

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Diaries at the ready for a culture fix in NE1. Get a group together and make your way to Northern Stage for an evening of outstanding work from up-and-coming performers theatregoers need to know more about. Four black artists from across the North will be showcasing extracts from new projects, including Patrick Ziza’s new show, Family Affair. A must-see and truly inspiring show supporting thousands of black independent artists in the North. Don't miss it! northernstage.co.uk

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BARRE PILATES (16+) Strengthen and invigorate the whole body at Dance City’s Barre Pilates class for 16+ this Tuesday. This exercise combines ballet, yoga and pilates, focusing on isometric strength training. A dynamic and invigorating workout great for posture, muscle definition, weight loss and increased flexibility. We can't think of a better way to spend a Tuesday morning - check it out now! From £5.50, 9.30am - 10.30am. Dance City, dancecity.co.uk

TORTILLA TUESDAYS Enjoy a tasty Tuesday treat at Las Iguanas, Grey Street, who are offering diners 2-for-1 deals on their mouthwatering tortilla dishes. Grab some mates, book yourselves a table, and double up on burritos, fajitas or enchiladas. Every Tuesday. Las Iguanas, iguanas.co.uk LADIES LUNCH CLUB Today’s Ladies Lunch at Blackfriars is all about ‘pudding club’! Pop along and enjoy a mouthwatering demonstration by Adam, Blackfriars’ specialist cookery school chef. The delicious demonstration will be followed by a three-course lunch, glass of wine

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and coffee. £27.50, 11am - 2.30pm. Blackfriars, blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk

TALKS & WORKSHOPS SLATE IS CURIOUS: PANEL DISCUSSION Join this intriguing discussion about the issues faced by queer, black artists based in the North of England. Afshan D’souza-Lodhi chairs a discussion about cultural identity at Northern Stage this Tuesday. Panellists include: Cheryl Martin and Darren Pritchard. Free (but ticketed), 5pm. Northern Stage, northernstage.co.uk

04.07.18 WHAT'S ON WEDNESDAY

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CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY 2018 AT SOME OF NEWCASTLE’S BEST AMERICAN-INSPIRED RESTAURANTS... RED’S TRUE BBQ

Enjoy a taste of the American south at Red’s True BBQ. Think trays loaded with ribs, wings, steak and brisket, pulled pork and sticky glazed chicken, all cooked low ’n’ slow, plus mighty burgers and fries, loaded with smoky beans, blue cheese and ‘burnt ends’ to chew on. It’s messy work, but finger-licking good! truebarbecue.com

FIVE GUYS

The place to be for American-style fast food. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs and authentic, drive-thru-style French fries, they’re all there for the taking! Pimp your burgers and ‘dogs by adding as many free toppings as you like, from pickles and American mustard, to mayo and grilled onions. Wash ‘em down with mighty milkshakes. fiveguys.co.uk

THE PURPLE BEAR

Head here for smokehouse-style treats, infused with American flavour. Indulge in classic mac ’n’ cheese, chew your way through buckets of BBQ chicken wings, try cowboy chilli nachos, or perhaps a chilli cheese dog, as big as your arm! thepurplebear.co.uk

HOP & CLEAVER

Hop & Cleaver brings a taste of the USA to Newcastle’s Quayside. Think Philly cheese brisket sandwiches, southern-fried chicken smothered in American-style gravy, traditional corn bread, ribs, wings and brisket sharing platters, tacos and more. hopandcleaver.com

MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING EXHIBITION

Manufacturing & Engineering returns to Newcastle’s Metro Radio Arena, bringing together more than 1,500 people for the leading showcase of innovation and technological developments in design engineering and manufacturing for the North of England. Presented in an exciting and dynamic environment, with a toplevel conference, practical workshops and an exhibition packed with market-leading suppliers, it’s the place to be for industry professionals across the region to see new products and services, seek out high-quality business advice, and explore the latest technology. metroradioarena.co.uk

IF YOU'RE MORE ABOUT THE 'WHEY AYE' THAN THE USA... CHECK OUT BLACKFRIAR'S GEORDIE SCRAN COOKERY CLASS THIS WEDNESDAY As part of the Great Exhibition of the North Inspired By programme, Blackfrairs is inviting foodies along to a special Wednesday Cookery class, dedicated to hearty, Geordie-inspired comfort food! Don't know your stotties from your hinnies? Never heard of a floddie, or ever wondered what a pan haggerty really is? Well, now’s the time to submerge yourself in the culinary wonders of Newcastle and learn to create some proper canny scran! blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk

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KIDS NAKED EYE ASTRONOMY Pop down to the Life Science Centre this Wednesday and check out the Naked Eye Astronomy show. The planetarium experience will take you on a tour of the night sky, guiding you through the planets, stars and constellations. Various times throughout the day, £13 (adults), £7.50 (children 5-17), free (children 4 and under). Life Science Centre, life.org.uk

MUSIC THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO; ROYAL NORTHERN SINFONIA AND NEVILL HOLT OPERA Head across the Tyne and spend Wednesday evening at the Sage to see Royal Northern Sinfonia and Nevill Holt Opera bring this brand new production of Mozart’s most popular opera. Figaro wants his bride, but so does his master. With the help of the rejected Countess, can Figaro and Susanna outwit the philandering Count before the day is up? From £20, 7pm. Sage, sagegateshead.com

THEATRE ALPHABETTI THEATRE IS CURIOUS: DIETRICH: NATURAL DUTY Dietrich: Natural Duty by Peter Groom brings an intoxicating mix of theatre, cabaret and drag to the Alphabetti Theatre. This one-(wo)man show uses music, stories and songs to reveal a Hollywood icon’s extraordinary commitment to duty. As part of Curious Festival 2018. £7, 7.45pm. Alphabetti Theatre, alphabettitheatre.co.uk

FILM NEWCASTLE ON FILM Sit back at Tyneside Cinema this Wednesday for a fantastic film journey showing familiar faces, places, industries, events and the everyday lives of the people of Newcastle across the decades. From the building of the new Tyne Bridge to the bustling Quayside Market, shipbuilding success stories and nights out in La Dolce Vita nightclub, this is a real celebration of our amazing city! From £5.75, 2.30pm & 6pm. Tyneside Cinema, tynesidecinema.co.uk

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Time to plan ahead... BLUE PLANET II *LIVE IN CONCERT* 20 MARCH 2019

Take a deep breath... because Sir David Attenborough’s mesmerising Blue Planet II is coming to a stage near you! Following the incredible success of the BAFTA award-winning BBC One tv-series, BBC Studios and FKP Scorpio are proud to present a 13-date UK live tour, sweeping by the Metro Radio Arena on Wednesday 20 March 2019. Bringing the wonder and mysteries of the planet’s oceans and wildlife to the arena stage, this must-see spectacular will showcase a stunning selection of visuals from the TV-series, revealing the beautiful blue planet in breathtaking detail on a state-of-the-art 200 square metre LED screen. A fantastical journey from icy polar seas to pulsating coral reefs. Don’t miss out book it now and get it in your 2019 calendars! metroradioarena.co.uk

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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL OVO 29 AUGUST - 2 SEPTEMBER

Cirque du Soleil’s brand-new UK arena tour with OVO - a cast of 50 performing artists from 17 countries - arrives at Metro Radio Arena this summer. The production, which celebrates nature and all the insects existing together in our great ecosystem, is guaranteed to thrill kids as well as grown-ups. Sit back and marvel at the amazing ants, flexible fleas and bright bugs as they figure out what to do when a mysterious egg appears in their home. metroradioarena.co.uk

HATS OFF: GRADUATION 2018 THROUGHOUT JULY

Calling all grads! Book yourself in for a celebratory set menu at Hotel du Vin. The HDV team are offering an exclusive three-course menu with a glass of champagne in a private dining room or in the Bistro. The perfect toast to future innovators, trailblazers, pioneers, go-getters and explorers. Here’s to the class of 2018! hotelduvin.com

THE LAKES GIN SUMMER COCKTAILS 26 JULY

Join the guys behind The Lakes Distillery at Malmaison for a night of cocktail-making. Discover the story behind one of the country’s best-loved distilleries, before having a go at making your own summer-inspired creations. You’ll also be treated to tasty canapés and learn all about what goes into some of the distillery’s best-loved gin cocktails, infused with the likes of Lakes’ Explorer Gin, Elderflower Liqueur and other quirky ingredients. Lavender Collins anyone? malmaison.com

THE DREAMBOYS 16 AUGUST

The Dreamboys are back - and hotter than ever! See one of the UK’s best-loved male shows at Tyne Theatre & Opera House in all its glory this summer, packed with music, muscles, magic and ABS-olute mayhem! The two-hour show is a must-attend for groups of friends in need of a girls’ night out filled with fun and naughtiness from start to finish. tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk

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Gentleman's Dub Club are bringing the party to Boiler Shop with their nine-piece brass-powered live show in October. With a style based in dub, ska and roots reggae, GDC have burst onto the UK circuit, rocking gigs and festivals up and down the country with their super high energy show. Combining tight grooves and a heavyweight sound, Gentleman’s Dub Club bring the party to crowds of all ages hungry for a dance floor workout, with their gigs often ending in a frenzied mosh pit reminiscent of a mid-80s ska night. Live effects and mixing make for a crystal-clear sound and the band’s larger-than-life stage presence makes for a mesmerising experience. boilershop.net

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