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Free, 10.30am. barrel of laughs at the comedy club. needed to build their very own bug hotel to take home and pop in 24 - 26 AUGUST The Vermont Hotel are Newcastle City Library, newcastle.gov.uk the garden - giving creepy crawlies a creative new home. A school our afternoon tea people for this long weekend PEACOCKS AND CROWS A guided tour of Newcastle, summer holiday special that promises to both excite of foodie fun, serving every day from 24th - focussing on the links between health and education. and educate. greatnorthmuseum.org.uk 26th August. vermont-hotel.com £4, 10.30am. City Heritage Guides, 24 - 26 AUGUST Livello will be serving newcastlegateshead.com all your favourite tipples on night flights from 24th - 26th August. barlivello.co.uk FILM Newcastle MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN 24 AUGUST This Thursday you're in the A quirky outdoor viewing of a classic that’s great for older kids. good hands of the team at SIX, serving two- IN THE Free, 12pm. Old Eldon Square, getintonewcastle.co.uk course lunch and dinner specials. sixbaltic.com MY LIFE AS A COURGETTE A delight for the senses and 25 AUGUST Aveika is serving up the soul, this wonderful, Oscar-nominated motion animation High Bridge is one of the coolest spots in NE1 - BIG WEDNESDAY: PRINT playfully innovative dishes this Friday, taking tells the story of Courgette, a young boy who struggles to lined with funky hangouts and exciting businesses. School might still be out for summer, but we're not swtiching off contemporary Japanese dining sky high. find his place in a strange new orphanage. £4, 1.30pm So we’ve packaged up the perfect prize for one completely - we love learning new tricks. Wednesdays at The Laing aveika.co.uk Tyneside Cinema, tynesidecinema.co.uk lucky reader and a pal to enjoy this Autumn. Art Gallery are for learning how to channel your inner creativity in a THE GREAT WALL Grab a blanket and maybe a picnic for Tootle over to High Bridge for an indulgent fun, family-friendly environment. This week, printmaking is on the 26 AUGUST This Saturday, Dan Robertson an outdoor evening at the movies. Free, 6pm. Old Eldon overnight stay with dinner and an evening at agenda - the perfect activity to inspire and entertain the little ones. of Hawthorns invites sky-high diners to try his Square, getintonewcastle.co.uk The Stand. It’s an experimental session where families will join in to help lavish lunch and delicious dinner menu. sky Motel One will be your home for the night - create a giant monoprint. A terrific team building exercise for a bit hawthorns-ncl.com COMEDY the perfect spot for the city’s many amenities. of school summer holiday fun! This creative session starts at 10am THE THURSDAY SHOW Start the weekend early with a The hotel reflects Newcastle’s old industrial and runs until 2pm. £3 per child. laingartgallery.org.uk 27 AUGUST Turning traditional Sunday dining on its head - today’s tasting comes from TAKING SKY HIGH DINING TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL, two hour comedy extravaganza at The Stand. £10, 7pm. charm with original brick stone, while also The Stand, thestand.co.uk boasting modern interiors and bold splashes Chaophraya, offering a blend of eclectic and NEWCASTLE IN THE SKY RETURNS FOR 2017. HERE’S contemporary Thai dishes. chaophraya.co.uk of colour. Signature cocktails can be enjoyed HOW YOU CAN FEAST IN STYLE ABOVE THE CITY… KIDS in the bar area (where the décor celebrates the 27 - 29 AUGUST From Sunday 27th until From 24th - 29th August, Newcastle fastened into their seats before the ANIMAL ‘YOGA’ Learn to move and stretch just like the history of Robert Stephenson and the steam Tuesday 29th, Red’s True Barbecue will be foodies can join in a sky-scraping table is raised to the dining height animals! Free, 10.30am. Great North Museum: Hancock, engine locomotive) and guests can unwind serving brave city diners with all your BBQ pop-up event combining some of the of 100 ft and the groundbreaking greatnorthmusenum.org.uk on the delightful outdoor terrace. favourites. truebarbecue.com/newcastle region’s finest chefs, some seriously gourmet experience begins. PLAY + INVENT – TRANSFORMING TRANSPORT Get the The winner will also enjoy an evening meal for scrummy meals and sensational There are plenty of opportunities to kids along to an interactive activity class focussing on transport. two with a bottle of prosecco at Yolo Townhouse. 27 - 29 AUGUST Diners can enjoy a views across the city. get involved in this fab, foodie event Free, 11am. Discovery Museum, discoverymuseum.org.uk Spread over three floors, Yolo Townhouse is refreshing G&T as the sun sets over the Tyne Suspended 100 ft above NE1, North with breakfast sittings, lunch sittings, best-known for its luxe decor, its plush thanks to The Gin Bar. theginbar-ncl.com East diners are invited to book a afternoon teas, dinner sittings and FOOD interiors,fine food, cool cocktails and its party vibe. space on this unique sky table where nightscape specials while cocktail CURRY CLUB Celebrate Curry Club Thursday at The Five ‘You only live once’ after all, so you might 28 AUGUST This bank holiday Monday, you’ll see some of Newcastle’s best sipping in the sky. Swans. There’s something to suit all tastes and spice as well enjoy every minute! Artisan will be serving up classic, British- restaurants reaching new Livello and The Gin Bar will be preferences. Thursday pm. The Five Swans, The final High Bridge treat is a pair of tickets inspired dishes including North Sea crab salad heights (literally). supplying the drinks flights, while to a show at The Stand Comedy Club just over TALKS & WORKSHOPS KIDS and Northumbrian lamb. artisannewcastle.com jdwetherspoon.com DINO JAWS An amazing exhibition from the Natural The most popular table in the city breakfast will be served by Browns, the road. THE LOST PHOTOGRAPHS OF NEWCASTLE Experts History Museum, featuring life-size animatronic dinosaur 29 AUGUST Bringing authentic Sichuan sits suspended above Gateshead’s lunch and evening dinner provided Enter to win an overnight stay on one of If that's Neil Storey and Fiona Kay talk you through photos from CARS heads - including the terrifying T.Rex! £7.50 (child) & cuisine to NE1, why not try La Yuan whilst the 1880s to the 1950s. £4, 6pm. Newcastle Castle, Performance Square and seats 22 by SIX, Artisan, Aveika, Chaophraya, TYNEMOUTH MINI CLUB ON THE PLAZA Explore a fab Newcastle’s most up-and-coming streets, followed enjoying panoramic views of the city beneath. £13 (adult). Life Science Centre, life.org.uk guests - complete with a guest chef, Hawthorns and La Yuan. collection of retro icons in car design. Free, 11am. Discovery by a delicious meal with bubbles and a not enough newcastlecastle.co.uk layuan.co.uk DICKENSIAN NEWCASTLE Take a trip back in time and sommelier and waiting team serving For anyone interested in purchasing Museum, discoverymuseum.org.uk side-splitting night of comedy at The Stand. More listings online MUSIC learn about the Newcastle of yesteryear visited by none from the pop-up kitchen in the seats on the sky table, please visit: GETINTONEWCASTLE.CO.UK BULLETS AND OCTANE The rock band are heading Prices from £50-£150pp centre station. Guests are securely eventsinthesky.co.uk. 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CLUB to the stage. £6.60, 7.30pm. Think Tank, KIDS PUB QUIZ MUSIC KIDS IAN VAN DAHL Cosmic Ballroom hosts international thinktanknewcastle.com THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF – INTERACTIVE STORY IDIOTS QUIZ Test your knowledge with friends. £1, LANGHORNE SLIM Head to The Cluny this Bank SUMMER SCHOOLS 2017: ANIMATION Catch the last of More on DJ/Producer Ian Van Dahl. £6, 11pm. TIME This interactive story time retells a classic tale. the school summer holiday fun this Bank Holiday Monday COMEDY This 8pm. The Forth, theforthnewcastle.co.uk Holiday Monday for Langhorne Slim’s signature Cosmic Ballroom, facebook.com/cosmicballroom THE SATURDAY SHOW A side-splitting Saturday comedy Free, 10.30am. Great North Museum: Hancock, joyful, folksy sounds. Don't miss out! £12.50, 8pm. and join in an exciting adventure at Tyneside Cinema! greatnorthmusenum.org.uk CLUB £150, 10am. Tyneside Cinema, tynesidecinema.co.uk Saturday... MUSIC show. £17.50, 7pm. The Stand, thestand.co.uk Monday... The Cluny, thecluny.com BEAUTY 4 ASHES A night with the UK Gospel, XYLOURIS WHITE An exciting gig fusing traditional More Saturday listings online OK COMPUTER – A LIVE CELEBRATION A live rendition SPORT FILM More Monday listings online LGBT net-soul band based in Newcastle. From £5, 7pm. GETINTONEWCASTLE.CO.UK of Radiohead’s classic album to celebrate it’s 20th NEWCASTLE VS WEST HAM Newcastle play at home ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Free, 12pm. GETINTONEWCASTLE.CO.UK Cretan music with classic rock. £10, 7.30pm. The REWIND Newcastle's longest running student night. £4, birthday. £5, 8pm. The Cluny, thecluny.com in their second fixture of the season. 3pm. St James’ JUMANJI Free, 6pm. Both Old Eldon Square, Hoochie Coochie, hoochiecoochie.co.uk Cluny, thecluny.com 11pm. Powerhouse, facebook.com/powerhouseclub SUSAN Local grunge/indie pop trio Susan take Park, nufc.co.uk getintonewcastle.co.uk

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e’ve had a summer of film-loving fun in The NE1 and we want to make sure you catch the last days of movie magic as August Footbaaaall Tuesdays Wcomes to a close and we step into September. The referee has blown NE1’s open-air cinema, Screen On The Green is the his whistle and the new Show are for... perfect free event for city-goers seeking out a cinema football season has kicked off. KIDS fix in the sunshine. Come 3pm on a Saturday SPACE TRAIL Grab a guide and head off on a space themed So far we’ve seen crowds gathering for family favourites afternoon, we’re all glued to our adventure around the museum. Free, 11am. Great North including Ratatouille, the all-new Beauty and the Beast TV screens watching our teams Museum: Hancock, greatnorthmusenum.org.uk and The Lego Batman Movie; while sports-spectators fighting for three points. Join PLAY + INVENT – EMOJIS AND ENGINEERING Create sat back in a deckchair to catch all the thrilling World Gavin Webster and Lee Kyle this Tuesday key rings and badges featuring your favourite emojis. Free, Athletics Championships live from the Olympic Stadium for the only topical North East football MAC DEMARCO 11am. Discovery Museum, discoverymuseum.org.uk in London. comedy show. The duo will mock the Canadian singer-songwriter and magnificently Musical lovers have been entertained with the likes region’s clubs, they’ll look back at the talented multi-instrumentalist, Mac Demarco turns FILM of Mamma Mia!, The Sound of Music and West hilarious history of the sport and they’ll up in the Toon this Tuesday for a blow-out gig, PETE’S DRAGON A Summer holiday screening worth popping Side Story, while our special Smooth Sundays out of the house for. Free, 12pm. Old Eldon Square, host a quiz where you can challenge the celebrating the release of his upcoming album, have screened Disney double-bills with the original getintonewcastle.co.uk This Old Dog Set. The musician has released three 1967 The Jungle Book, followed by the updated lads on their knowledge of Newcastle United. BIG A comedy drama gem starring Tom Hanks. Free, 6pm. Think pies, Bovril, ex-footballing legends as full-length studio albums, all of which have proven Old Eldon Square, getintonewcastle.co.uk live action version. guests and funny facts you didn’t know about hugely popular amongst his fans. This week, his Smooth Sunday sessions see the smiling Smooth Radio your club – it’s the perfect place to celebrate the following from the North East of England will get MUSIC North East team on hand throughout the screenings to new season. Howay the lads and lasses – join in the chance to experience his indie-rock style live THE DISTRICTS. Head to The Cluny to hear the sounds of present fab VIP prizes and the chance to win ‘the best on this side-splitting sports show. thestand.co.uk on stage at the O2 Academy. the Philadelphian four-piece. £12.50, 7pm. The Cluny, seat in the house’. academymusicgroup.com thecluny.com Big screen Catch fantastic flicks and join in on the film-loving fun until Sunday 3rd September! Until 3rd September getintonewcastle.co.uk 30.08.17 moments WHAT'S ON WEDNESDAY More on DIARIES AT THE READY… TONY HOPKINS EVENTS LTD UNDER LICENCE FROM THE GANDEY ORGANISATION PRESENTS Wednesday BIG SCREEN FLICKS TO CATCH IN THE COMING WEEKS THE INCOMPARABLE TALKS AND WORKSHOPS WEDNESDAY 23 AUGUST TUESDAY 29 AUGUST 12pm - Film TBC 12pm - Pete's Dragon (PG) THE HISTORY OF NEWCASTLE (JOHN GRUNDY) Turning COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS 6pm - Young Frankenstein (PG) 6pm - Big (12A) Cool off with a creative Cocktail Masterclass attention to the history of Newcastle upon Tyne, looking to TM at Aveika this summer. 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GET INTO NEWCASTLE // 14 01.09.17 IT'S FINALLY FRIDAY THE STAND LIVE COMEDY C O M E D Y C L U B SEP17 HIGHLIGHTS 7 NIGHTS A WEEK J O K E S L A M T O H E L L WEEKEND SHOWS T H E F O O T B A L L S H O W More? BIG NAME TOURS S O D T H E T O R I E S W H AT ’ S O N O W E N B E N J A M I N COMEDY N I C K C R A N S T O N THE FRIDAY SHOW It’s the weekend, which means it’s time for the Friday Show! £12, 7pm. The Stand, PA U L C H O W D H R Y thestand.co.uk THE STAND G O O D G R I E F KIDS L I V E C O M E D Y, B I S T R O & T E R R A C E DONT MISS OUT RELAXED EARLY OPENING This autism friendly event WHAT’S ON takes the stress out of a day at the museum with Friday deals 3 1 H I G H B R I D G E , N E 1 1 E W BOOK TICKETS NOW a relaxed and quiet vibe, perfect for a chilled out FRIDAY FIZZ: DOBSON THIS MONTH fızzy BOX OFFICE 0191 300 9700 | BISTRO: 0191 232 0707 wander. Free, 9am. Great North Museum: Hancock, & PARNELL greatnorthmusenum.org.uk It’s Friday and we’re feeling good! Kick the AT THE BISTRO W W W . T H E S T A N D . C O . U K weekend off with 50% off bottles of prosecco S T A N D N E W C A S T L E S T A N D N E W C A S T L E B I S T R O S T A N D FILM and cocktails between 5.30pm and 7pm at THE STAND TROLLS Another cinematic treat for the whole family Dobson & Parnell. Cheers to the weekend! FANTASTIC FRIDAYS: BISTRO & TERRACE to enjoy at NE1 Screen on the Green. Free, 12pm. getintonewcastle.co.uk AWARD WINNING FOOD Old Eldon Square, getintonewcastle.co.uk AS YOU LIKE IT HIDDEN FIGURES A cold war drama film about space, Celebrate all that’s fantastic about Friday at FRESH INGREDIENTS race and the role of women in America’s success story. As You Like it this week. Your first round of WINES & CRAFT BEERS Free, 6pm. Old Eldon Square, getintonewcastle.co.uk drinks will be free with any bar table booking between 5pm and 8pm on selected cocktails. GREAT SERVICE MUSIC FIZZ FRIDAYS: THE SLUG Must call to book on: 0191 281 2277. OUTDOOR COURTYARD WILDLIFE DISCOTHEQUE Tyneside Sounds Society AND LETTUCE getintonewcastle.co.uk RELAXING ENVIRONMENT and Soundart Radio join forces to present the Wildlife Toast to feel-good Friday with bubbly deals at Discotheque. £3, 6pm. Great North Museum: Hancock, The Slug and Lettuce. Enjoy bottles of prosecco greatnorthmusenum.org.uk for £12 and fizz bowls for £16 at this cool, WARM DIGITS Join in as the band celebrate the August Quayside location. release of their new album Wireless World. £11, 8pm. The Cluny, thecluny.com getintonewcastle.co.uk WE STEAL FLYERS are set to bring their blend of songwriting, harmonies and a whole lot of energy to FIZZY FRIDAY: ALL ABOUT YOU - URBAN BEAUTY the O2 this Friday. £5.05, 6.30pm. RETREAT O2 Academy Newcastle, academymusicgroup.com If you’ve got that Friday feeling and fancy being pampered with an added treat, look no further than All About You - Urban Beauty Retreat on Grey Street. Book any manicure and pedicure on More listings online a Friday and receive a complimentary glass of fizz! A brilliant, bubbly treat. GETINTONEWCASTLE.CO.UK getintonewcastle.co.uk

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Start here Story time FILM tale. £9.20 (adults) & £6.95 (children), 11am. over the board every Sunday. Free, 6pm. Bar Loco, Join The Storyteller Chris Bostock and learn to dream with your eyes wide open as he AFTERNOON TEA AT THE MOVIES Enjoy Chef Cineworld Newcastle, cineworld.co.uk barloconewcastle.com tells some of his finest tales at Northern Stage. In just one session, you’ll travel the world, Tom Adlam’s Oscar-winning fresh sandwiches, COMEDY a selection of home-baked cakes, scones with clotted SOD THE TORIES (AND HAVE A NICE WEEK) FOOD & DRINK dive to the bottom of the sea and reach for the stars, meeting interesting people and cream, and Rington’s tea with endless refills alongside S There's Join John Scott for a rant against the establishment, SUNDAY LUNCH: PRIMA RISTORANTE Tuck in to E animals along the way. Spark the imagination and check in for this brilliant workshop a classic film. £18, 3pm. Tyneside Cinema, E not for those of a Tory disposition. £6, 7pm. Sunday lunch at Prima Ristorante for a great price. Kids tynesidecinema.co.uk T with The Storyteller. northernstage.co.uk The Stand, thestand.co.uk H can eat from £4.95 while adults can enjoy a Sunday E plenty AUTISM FRIENDLY SCREENING: CARS 3 An autuism T TEN TO CHRIS friendly screening of this Disney Pixar favourite, SPORT feast from £7.95. All day. Prima Ristorante, O LIS BOSTOC fo r ON K RE taking youngsters and adults alike on a car-fuelled CHESS CLUB Relax with friends or get competitive getintonewcastle.co.uk F AD the ROM more... A HEIG COOL OFF WITH A BIT HT OF CR EAT IV YAY SCOFF A IT AIL SUN Y R DA Creative workshop WEEKEND T Y R Schedule in some time to challenge your creative side this RE OA We've rounded up Smooth Sundays TU ST NE1 from above Saturday at the Laing Art Gallery. Inspired by the work of Andy UL Catch the last of NE1 Screen on the C AT Toast to Reach new heights this Saturday morning with some of this Warhol, join printmaker Alex Charrington for a screenprint Green's Smooth Sundays. The Smooth E P a roast a tour of Grey’s Monument with Newcastle City ID T S M workshop where you’ll learn how to layer basic forms with weekend's best bits! Radio team will be on hand throughout Y Stop off for a hearty Sunday lunch Guides. Climb the monument named after Charles AY ready-made screens. laingartgallery.co.uk O the day to present VIP prizes including U SC Q at Pleased To Meet You. With meaty Grey, who hailed from the North East and was DI C LA ‘the best seat in the house’. A H L N feasts, vegetarian options and British Prime Minister in the 1830s. RO A P N O SHO getintonewcastle.co.uk I I L ER L desserts to die for, it’s everything ITH THE BOIL O newcastlegateshead.com D W T E EN J A EK R N you deserve and more as the week E G W B Coal to culture trail E E ROCK OUT! E comes to a close. H L T Y THE TYNE I’m with the band… this Saturday night, NE1 music-lovers are invited E Journey from Coal to Culture with City Tours this BY O ptmy-newcastle.co.uk O E C T L U TY Sunday. Meet at the Guildhall and follow a circular to rock out with North East band, Black Nevada at the O2 Academy. R N S R I N E I The alternative rock five-piece are returning to their roots for what route around the Quayside, learning all about P L B A L L E M O N Newcastle and Gateshead’s contribution to the coal S I promises to be a sensational show. academymusicgroup.com E R D Stylish Saturday dining T T P industry of the 19th and 20th centuries. An educational O Head for the Quayside and check in for a swanky dinner E S tour that will get both the brain and the legs working. A at 21. NE1 diners can enjoy a two-course dinner for £21 R R Get your I E newcastlegateshead.com G O H and a three-course dinner for £24.50. This delicious Early Club classic A A C H T M skates on K Join the Saturday night party at Cosmic Ballroom KC Evening Menu is available Monday - Saturday 5.30pm - C N E

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OWEN BENJAMIN: FEEL MY HEAT TOUR Check it out... Latino FOOD PIE & PINT Make Monday plans and pop into Redhouse for a pie and a pint for just £9.95. There’s no need to moan this Monday. See Lunch Redhouse, getintonewcastle.co.uk September in in side-splitting style with Owen Benjamin at The Stand Comedy Club. Best known for his hilarious blend of stand-up MUSIC and musical comedy, he’s a comedian and RODDY WOOMBLE PLUS SUPPORT Indie favourite Roddy actor who will no doubt take you on a belly plays a gig to celebrate the release of his debut album. laughing journey. Not only a funny face, but a familiar face to many, Owen is no stranger £16.40, 7.30pm. The Sage, sagegateshead.com to television – with appearances on Late Night Stand UP Scran s summer comes to a close, we’re that celebrates colourful food and top class with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with If you’re checking in for some fine comedy with Owen Benjamin, why not stop off for some stand seeking out the last bit of summer sun service – with a tantalising taste of Latin PUB QUIZ Jay Leno, Chelsea Lately, Comedy Central and up scran upstairs beforehand. Expect Greek style burgers, spinach, aubergine and chickpea curry, in the city. We can’t seem to get our American energy bringing the place alive. With GREAT BIG QUIZ Challenge a group of friends for free in many more. A fabulously funny evening at sirloin steak, lamb cutlets, pork cheeks, pan fried sea bass and tempura North Sea hake. Whether fix of sunshine with the drop of a hat an irresistible bolt of fabulous flavours, the food The Stand – not to be missed. Doors open you’re a veggie, a fishy fan or you prefer to get stuck into a big juicy steak or burger, there’s here in the North East, so indulging in here pulses with its exotic roots. this chilled out watering hole. Free, 8pm. The Mile Castle, at 7pm with the show starting at 8.30pm. something for everyone. Book a table and fill your bellies with lush, locally sourced food before Aa summery feast is the perfect place to start. We’re in to try the Beach Bites menu. From in Mexico, I go for the spicy chicken, pepper of Latino tipples for the non-drinkers, the jdwetherspoon.com thestand.co.uk the show! bistro.thestand.co.uk There’s no better place to bag a bit of last marinated chicken or halloumi skewers with and onion enchilada (£8.50). A hand-rolled designated drivers or speedy lunch-breakers minute beach life than at Las Iguanas. With sticky chilli jam, to surf and turf mini tostadas tortilla with smoky chipotle sauce on a bed of alike. We can’t wait to come back to make our an array of summer cocktails and a brilliant topped with your choice of crab and avocado or spring onion rice, topped with refried beans way through the creative cocktail menu because 05.09.17 new Beach Bites menu, we’re transported chipotle beef – diners can enjoy all four small and cheese. My lunch buddy is pleased to see after all, it’s Happy Hour all day, every day here! TUESDAY TREATS from the buzz of Grey Street to a funky, South plates for £16 or choose one or two for £4.95 so many gluten free options dotted around the iguanas.co.uk Or try... American beach club in no time. It’s bright, each. They’re great for sharing with a pal. menu and opts for the tasty triple tacos (£7.50) MUSIC it’s bubbly and it has everything you need for Satisfying the summer taste buds over a couple with a wide range of fillings including chipotle feel-good food and a sun-soaked afternoon of classic cocktails, the sun is shining, I’m chicken, shredded beef, coconut squash, LOWKEY One of the UK's most potent and electrifying whatever the weather outside. The team serve sipping margaritas and I’m channelling my garlicky mushrooms, garlic chilli prawns and For more rappers arrives at Riverside. £22, 7.30pm. up a sizzling selection of South American dishes finest sombrero! Scrap that… in actual fact, I’m beetroot and halloumi. Riverside, riversidenewcastle.com from Brazilian and Peruvian specials to mouth- swilling mocktails and we’re in to sample Latino I’d much rather be sat sipping cocktails, but TALKS AND WORKSHOPS LADIES MARK RADCLIFFE… SHOULD YOU BE INTERESTED watering Mexican feasts and cool, Chilean life during a quick lunch break. But real life as it's a lunch break, we're on the mocktails MARTIN LUTHER KING IN NEWCASTLE (BRIAN WARD) Expect stories of middle aged angst and ennui along with choices. It’s a cultural food journey aside, and daydreaming of spending the summer and they're just as delicious – a great taste This event is part of Talks on Tyne. £4, 6pm. tales of some of music’s most famous names. £18, 8pm. Newcastle Castle, newcastlecastle.co.uk A SONG FOR ELLA GREY LUNCH CLUB The Sage, sagegateshead.com FILM Ella Grey fell in love. Ella Grey ran away. Ella KMFDM Industrial heavyweights KMFDM land at the Tank! THE QUAYSIDE SEASIDE NATIONAL THEATRE: YERMA £17.50, 1pm. Tyneside Grey died. But that was just the start. Book up £17.60, 7pm. Think Tank, thinktanknewcastle.com EXPERIMENTAL DINER Cinema, tynesidecinema.co.uk now for this Northern Stage production, adapted The Experimental Diner is coming to the for the stage from the award-winning novel by COMEDY Thomas Cook Airlines Quayside Seaside this FOOD David Almond. BENEFIT IN AID OF STROKE NORTH EAST A night of September, with dates confirmed for 6th - 8th. CHICKEN CLUB Chicken Club spreads its wings every The story of Ella Grey – told by her best friend, comedy in support of Stroke North East. With George Zach, The innovative dining experience will bring a Wednesday at The Five Swans. Until 11pm. Claire. It’s a tale of love and seduction, music Lee Kyle and more! 7pm. The Stand, thestand.co.uk bit of the sunshine to the Quayside with an The Five Swans, jdwetherspoon.com and power. It’s the story of a girl who falls in Taking tasty Tuesdays to a whole new level, Blackfriars invite ladies who lunch to 'Around the World Tour'. love at sixteen – a painful journey taking her come along to a Rustic Flower Arranging class accompanied by fizz, wine, coffee and FOOD Diners can expect a delicious and fun-filled MUSIC to another world. This potent production brings a fabulous three-course lunch. For just £27.50pp, creative ladies can look forward 2 FOR 1 TUESDAYS: DOBSON & PARNELL Buy three dining experience, with difference cuisines, PERCEPTIONS AND SWORN TO SECRECY together a chorus of more than 100 young to lunch followed by a demo from Blackfriars’ Head Gardener, Kate Slade – using more restaurants and everything from brunch courses from the set lunch or dinner menu and get The two bands take to the stage with support from people from the North East, travelling from flowers and foliage cut from her very own flower farm to produce some stunning to cocktail classes! With restaurants such as everyone and prices start from just £35pp another three courses free. Dobson & Parnell, Foxcatcher. £9, 7pm. O2 Academy Newcastle, the beaches of Bamburgh to the bridges of arrangements. Gather your friends for some flower arranging fun at Blackfriars, where Reds looking to bring an American kick to depending on what you decide to book! academymusicgroup.com getintonewcastle.co.uk Ouseburn. It’s a story of love and loss, performed an afternoon of girly chit-chat will leave you feeling full and inspired. Blackfriars’ the beach and Hinnie's keeping it classically Look out for announcements and updates on SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS Love a bit of mid-week live music? by the incredible talent of local youngsters. workshops sell out quickly – so make sure you book up in advance! British, while The Alchemist join the fun for social media and online. Head for The Quayside Wetherspoon every Wednesday for A real celebration of the art of theatre. blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk More listings online a cocktail masterclass. There’s something for theexperimentaldiner.co.uk the Spotlight Sessions. Free, 7pm - 10pm. Lloyd No.1 Bar: northernstage.co.uk GETINTONEWCASTLE.CO.UK The Quayside, jdwetherspoon.com GET INTO NEWCASTLE //20 GET INTO NEWCASTLE // 21 WELCOME STUDENTS OF THE WORLD COURSES CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS 2017/18 Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, wanting to develop an existing skill or just get BOOK NOW back into music after a long break, there’s a whole range of vocal and instrumental classes 0191 443 4661 for every stage of life at Sage Gateshead. sagegateshead.com

MUST-HAVE STUDENT DISCOUNT CARDS TUNE IN FOR THE UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE TICKETS LEARN GEORDIE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE NE1 welcomes AN ‘OUT WITH A BANG’ FIREWORK FESTIVAL! FROM £10 152 COUNTRIES COME TOGETHER 80,000 STUDENTS students of the world ONE CITY NE1   7 September - 1 October DAILY TELEGRAPH CITY AM One city, three higher education the population of our city, and so here at With three world renowned higher education together as one and we are proud to offer this establishments, 80,000 students and 152 NE1, we celebrate the exciting expansion establishments and more than £1.3 billion celebration for the second time in conjunction countries coming together as one. From just with a whole host of exciting activities and injected into the local economy, come autumn, with Newcastle University, Northumbria   over the Tyne to across the Atlantic, from welcome events. the city is thriving and there’s plenty to ponder. University and Newcastle College. THE TIMES MAIL ON SUNDAY China to the Maldives and from Brazil to See students battle it out in a live University Not only do the colleges and universities Welcome Students of the World is a three week New Zealand, we ‘Welcome Students of Challenge, learn ‘Geordie as a Foreign welcome students to their new study-homes, celebration, introducing our city to new people the World’ to Newcastle this September. Language’and take part in a fab foodie event. but collectively, we welcome our new friends who we hope feel the same passion as we do Our city is one to be proud of. By locals, by The city skyline will light up with a fabulous as a city. A unique event worldwide, we in weeks to come. BY IAN HISLOP & NICK NEWMAN   tourists and by students from far and wide - firework display that sees the celebration out welcome students from all institutions Now, as a new class of students arrive in the WHATSONSTAGE BASED ON A TRUE STORY LIBBY PURVES who come together to make Newcastle their with a bang on Sunday 1st October. city, we’ve got our fingers firmly on the culture new home. And why wouldn’t it be? What’s What’s more? As part of the welcome package, pulse, keeping city people in the loop with not to love? It’s a cosmopolitan haven of our team at NE1 are putting together a must- what’s going on in this marvellous hub of cultural activity, celebrating everything from have discount card for students in Newcastle COLLECTIVELY WE North East fun. Stay tuned at getintonewcastle. MON 2 - SAT 7 OCT art and design to music, theatre and sport - giving you even more reason to explore our co.uk for all the in-the-know events, offers THE WEST-END HIT COMES TO to name but a few. exciting city! and activities in the city. northernstage.co.uk Each year in September, the city comes back We strive to get everyone involved in this WELCOME“ OUR NEW We hope you enjoy NE1 as much as we do! to life as we welcome 80,000 students in city-wide celebration as different cultures getintonewcastle.co.uk/ne1-events/welcome- 0191 230 5151 NEWCASTLE THIS AUTUMN with wide open arms. The students bulk up come together and descend on Newcastle. FRIENDS AS A CITY students-of-the-world GET INTO NEWCASTLE // 23 07.09.17 THURSDAY THOUGHTS GREAT NORTH RUN 2017

DANCING THROUGH THE 50S the whole class, then each child + Live will get the opportunity to write their own Do this - unique endings – encouraging individual Q TALKS AND WORKSHOPS ideas and enthusiasm. From today (7th HERITAGE OPEN DAY A day of free entry to Newcastle Castle September 2017) until July 2018, children 96 AND STILL GOT IT complete with guided tours to celebrate the English landmark. will be able to take part in two, two-hour NE1 catch up with charming chap and Dunkirk Free, 10am. Newcastle Castle, newcastlecastle.co.uk a tales sessions per day on a Thursday and a Friday. veteran, Jim Purcell (Jarra Jim). The 96-year- FABULOUS! LGBTQI WALKING TOUR A tour of Newcastle, The workshops are free of charge but must old is the Great North Run’s oldest participant thinking about the city’s gay and lesbian history. Free, workshops 6.45pm. Newcastle City Library, newcastle.gov.uk Bringing a brand new, creative be booked up in advance. Celebrate the greatest songs from the greatest and a true ‘Jarrow lad’. THE BATTLE OF ARRAS Jeremy Banning presents an story-writing centre for children. This Got an enthusiastic little decade at the Sage, Gateshead this Thursday! interesting talk on the famous WW1 battle. £5, 6pm. September, Newcastle’s Live Theatre one eager to engage This fifties spectacular will see two Strictly Come Your motivation for running the Great The Lit & Phil, litandphil.org.uk would like to share the new Live Garden in creative writing? Dancing champions together with one Strictly North Run? I watched the first Great North THOMAS BEWICK: BELIEFS AND VIGNETTES Popular space, welcoming schools and community Sign up now! professional live on stage. Starring Natalie Lowe, Run on 28 June 1981 with my wife and told lecturer Peter Osborne returns to investigate another groups to take part in a range of exciting, live.org.uk Louis Smith and Jay McGuiness, Rip It Up will her that I was going to do it one day. I lost interesting facet of Bewick's life. Free, 2pm. Newcastle drama-led activities. Delve deep into take audiences on a musical journey combining Betty in 1986 so made sure I continued to City Library, newcastle.gov.uk the imagination with these Live Tales romantic ballads, lively pop hits and rock ‘n’ roll make her proud. I’ve got 202 medals and MUSIC workshops, hosting fun activities that classics. Jay, Louis and Natalie will swing, bop, trophies in my cabinet. will help young people jitterbug and jive through the greatest songs of the FANGCLUB Get some ready for some gritty, grimy songs full of ennui and malaise. £7.70, 7.30pm. Think Tank, to develop communication decade. Expect numbers such as: Fly Me To The What do you love most about the day? thinktanknewcastle.com skills and boost confidence Moon, Smile, Young & Foolish, I Only Have Eyes The Simplyhealth Great North Run has been a North East institution they will be given last-minute training tips from elite athletes attending When I make my way down that bank at CHASTITY BELT The four-piece, girls-only band take to the along the way. The first part of For You, Bye Bye Love and The Great Pretender. since 1981 and this year marks its 37th staging. It’s the biggest half the event. the seaside and I hear people cheering and stage for a much-anticipated gig at The Cluny. £10, 7.30pm. the story will be written by It’s time to dance through the fifties with your marathon in the world - capped at 57,000 entrants, more than 100,000 In 2017, the Great North Run weekend will become Great Run Day. shouting, I always get teary. A couple with The Cluny, thecluny.com favourite Strictly stars! sagegateshead.com people apply for a place each year. Those lucky enough to be selected Along with event sponsors Simplyhealth, Great Run will encourage two bairns once took me in for tea after the at random are treated to a 13.1 mile course packed with the iconic everyone to get active over the weekend and log their miles on the race.You never know, they might be at the sights of Newcastle and the North East. Great Run Day website. So even if you didn’t get into the event, you finish line waiting for me again. PREPARE FOR THE GNR AT 08.09.17 More than a million people have crossed the finish line over the last four can still join in from home. THIS PERFECT PASTA BAR FRIDAY FEAST decades, and a recent economic impact showed that the event has had Is there a year that stands out to you? Work’s out, it’s almost the weekend and Or try... a positive benefit of almost £24 million for the North East economy. WHERE TO SPECTATE One year I had a good chat with Tanni Grey- we’ve got that Friday feeling. This weekend, The GNR is famed worldwide for its friendly crowds of people cheering Thompson and David Weir. But the greatest the biggest sporting event in the North East TALKS AND WORKSHOPS WHAT’S ON the runners along the course. Even with the road closures in place - the thing for me is the children. That’s what this calendar returns to the Toon and whether you’re HERITAGE OPEN DAY Explore the Lit & Phil and be guided The GNR is the cornerstone of a weekend of sporting activity on Tyneside, route from Newcastle to South Shields is totally inaccessible for vehicles is all about. That’s who I’m doing it for - not for participating in the Great North Run itself or around the building in a 45 minute tour. Free, 10.30am. with the Simplyhealth Great North 5k bringing in 1,000 runners to on event day - there are still plenty of opportunities to see your loved myself. I run for handicapped children. I carried you’re heading to town to cheer on a loved one, The Lit & Phil, litandphil.org.uk the banks of the Tyne on Saturday morning, while more than 7,500 ones take part on the day. Wave them off from Newcastle over one of the Olympic torch in 2012 and all the kids lined kick off the festivities this Friday with a hearty THE PEMBLETON MYTH WITH PRUE PHILLIPSON youngsters take on either a 2.5k or a 4.5k course in the North East’s the many footbridges over the Central Motorway, or head - by foot - up to get their photograph taken with it. bowl of pasta to fuel up for the big event. Meet Prue Phillipson as she describes the inspiration biggest kids-only events, the Mini and Junior Great North Runs. straight to the Tyne Bridge to capture that iconic shot. Catch the Tyne We’ve done the hard work for you and picked for The Pembleton Myth. Newcastle City Library, Saturday also plays host to the Great North CityGames, where leading and Wear Metro to South Shields and make your way to the finishers’ How do you prepare? At one time this was out a must-try newbie that’s landed on the 55 newcastle.gov.uk elite athletes compete in a pop-up athletics meeting on locations both village where you can cheer your family and friends over the line, then my routine: every day I would get up, go to Degrees North roundabout. NEWCASTLE QUAYSIDE: CONSERVATION AND sides of the Tyne, free to spectate and broadcast live on BBC Television. meet them for a leisurely drink afterwards. the bathroom, look in the mirror (for the first It’s a casual spot and the concept is simple - REGENERATION Illustrated talk on the regeneration of For runners preparing for the big day, the Barilla Pasta Party offers a Don’t try to do all three, though. Due to the sheer amount of people laugh of the day), have a bath in sea salt, eat, beautiful, hand rolled, fresh egg pasta to be Newcastle Quayside. Free, 2.30pm. Newcastle City free feed to all registered participants on the Saturday afternoon where around on the day, it will be virtually impossible to wave your pal off go for a run, swim about 40 lengths and then served to the beautiful people of NE1. Library, newcastle.gov.uk at the start line and meet them at the finish, unless you are Sir Mo cycle home. Now, I’m obviously less mobile, Producing sheets of golden pasta everyday MUSIC Farah and plan on running it yourself! but twice a day I’ll hold on to a rail and count with love, it’s all about serving up plates of ROOM 94 North London pop-rock four-piece, Room 94 to 300 as I jog. It keeps me fit. wholesome, Italian soul food. will take to the stage for a headline date. £11.25, 6pm. TRANSPORT Alan Barker is the chef behind the perfect pasta But we’re inspired and ready to taste some of white wine, chilli and pecorino. A spaghetti dish O2 Academy Newcastle, academymusicgroup.com The Tyne and Wear Metro offers a wristband service to Simplyhealth Tips for younger runners? Mind over matter. concept - he’s incredibly welcoming and he’s the good stuff. with a subtle, spicy kick. HIDDEN VOICE A fascinating project which ‘gives a voice’ Great North Run participants, where £5 gets you where you want to be When god gives you life, you’ve got to live it - happy to chat to diners as he works his magic I opt for the pappardelle ‘6 hour’ beef shin and What’s more? The sweet stuff here is great too. to people living with dementia using the melodies of their on the day without worrying about keeping your tickets in your pocket. and that’s exactly what I’m doing. I’m no big in the open kitchen behind the counter. rosemary ragu - a bowl of braised beef goodness The mint and dark chocolate truffles are a must- speech. £13.60, 8pm. The Sage, sagegateshead.com Also, there are shuttle buses from South Shields to the start line in star, I’m just 'owld Jim from Jarra'. But if Seated and watered, we ponder over the pasta- with tomato, red wine and rosemary. It’s the try - topped with a soft candy floss so smooth MARGARET GLASPY New York singer-songwriter Margaret Newcastle for those who wish to park their cars close to the finish area. I make people feel happy then that’s great! filled menu, picking up bits of Italian history as tastiest pasta I’ve had in a long time and I scoop it could be mistaken for wool. Glaspy debuts her new album, ‘Emotions and Math.’ we go. Did you know the humble noodle was up every last mouthful with a side of sourdough Round up your friends and family and go here £12.50, 7.30pm. The Cluny, thecluny.com HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR 2018? Cheer Jarra Jim over the finish line at this first recorded as early as 1154 by an Arabian bread. Happy to see many a gluten free for a pasta-fuelled feast ahead of the Great THE JUNCO PARTNERS North East natives The Junco Visit greatrun.org on the day and sign up for the reminder service - year’s Simplyhealth Great North Run! geographer called Al-Idrisi, while staying in option on the menu, my dinner date tries the North Run fun. Partners are back! £11, 7.45pm. Tyne Theatre and once the ballot opens for 2018’s event, you’ll be the first to find out. Trabia in Sicily? Neither did we. pappardelle amatriciana - guanciale, tomato, zucchinipastabar.co Opera House, tynetheatreandoperahouse.co.uk Good luck! CATCH UP WITH JARRA JIM IN THE NEXT ISSUE GET INTO NEWCASTLE // 25 09.09.17 10.09.17

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It ADDITION, PORTERHOUSE BUTCHER & GRILL. 3SOME Get the gang together and have some fun at doesn't rain as much in Newcastle as it does in Manchester though, AVEIKA Beyond. Free, 9pm. Beyond, beyondbar.co.uk I'm reliably informed! KICKY OFF YOUR SHOES AND BED IN @aveika This Terry Laybourne venture offers casual fried duck egg and Basque black pudding Swipe right for a taste of FOR AN EVENING OF HIGH ENERGY, dining for the meat-lovers of NE1 and beyond. (£7.10), while my dinner dates choose the THEATRE Best Tyneside moment? Asking a taxi driver what was the best thing #NE1RestaurantWeek @AVEIKA It’s the perfect lunch stop-off while browsing chicken liver pate and hot toast (£5.80) and about Newcastle and he said “Newcastle”. He said that every time he DANCE-FUELLED FUN AT THE THEATRE Ebi Katsu Sushi - Chicken Katsu Fenwick, or somewhere to pop in and feast the Saltwater sashimi (£9.20) - from our 1867 A multi-sensory experience tracing the iconic theatre’s went away he looked forward to coming back because the people are ROYAL THIS SEPTEMBER. What else Curry - Chocolate Torte. 3 Courses for only £15. on local produce with friends. friends over the counter at Porterhouse’s sister history. £20, 2.30pm. Tyne Theatre and Opera House, so friendly. Inspired by buzzy European food markets business, Saltwater Fish Company. Perfect tynetheatreandoperahouse.co.uk COMEDY Taste of the Toon where chatting to the local butcher who then appetisers, preparing our bellies for the Favourite Geordie? It’s got to be Ant and Dec! They're just genius at PAUL CHOWDHRY: LIVE INNIT Paul brings his highly @tasteofthetoon sizzles up a streak for you is the norm, Terry main event. what they do. FOOD anticipated new show to Newcastle. £20, 7.30pm. First night of Restaurant wanted to create something similar in the Next up, the steak. My pal and I are keen to try Week. #restaurantweek hubbub of Fenwick Food Hall. the chateau steak (250g, £28.20), while our 2 COURSES £10.95: REVOLUTION Enjoy two courses NE1 plans? I love the square with the monument dedicated to Earl Grey, The Stand, thestand.co.uk #ne1restaurantweek @ “Those European food markets are just great,” chum opts for the fillet steak (200g, £26.40). for £10.95 this Monday at Revolution. Choose from a so I will probably have a stroll around the old part of the city which is saltwater_fish_company says Terry. Cooked rare and bursting with juicy flavours small plate and a main or a main and a dessert. Mon-Fri. very beautiful. I'm told there might be a chance to climb Grey's Monument CLUB “I think the best one of all is the San Miguel with a flash of chargrilled sharpness, the steaks to see a panoramic view across the city, so I hope I can experience that. Melissa Bradley Revolution, getintonewcastle.co.uk LOVEDOUGH One of Newcastle’s top RnB nights, a local in Madrid – it buzzes from nine in the morning arrive with fries, a side garnish, mustards and I also once went to a great exhibition at the Baltic Mill in 2009 - Yoko @melbradley_27 until twelve at night. I’ve always thought, if béarnaise sauce. Try the hipster chips (£3.20) Ono's Between the Sky and My Head, which was excellent so I may pop legend of the nightlife scene. £3, 11pm. Tup Tup Palace, I love restaurant week!Amazing we can create even half of that anywhere in with truffle oil and parmesan for something a DEAL along and see what's going on there. This gloriously glamorous musical arrives in town this Tuesday tuptuppalace.com food @blackfriarsrestaurant Newcastle, it would be a dream. And here we little punchy. QUAY TO THE SEA TOUR Experience the North East and will grace the stage until Saturday 16th September. WAIKIKI Hit the beach and say goodbye to the Newcastle #ne1restaurantweek are now.” There’s something sweet about this steak What would you be doing if you weren’t here now? We have just Crazy For You is the ultimate feel-good production starring Tom coastline like never before, starting at the Milennium Bridge. grey. Every Tuesday. 10.30pm. House of Smith, #blackfriars #food #newcastle With our steak knives at the ready, we tuck in place – and in that department, the desserts moved house so getting through a list as long as my arm which includes Chambers, Caroline Flack and Charlotte Wakefield. See these £16. Get Into Newcastle, getintonewcastle.co.uk for a fillet-filled afternoon at the meat counter. don’t disappoint. My company spice things up lots of DIY and general sorting through stuff! And spending time with familiar faces hop, skip and dance as they tell the troubled tale house-of-smith.com Eldon Garden Shopping Interior designed by a local lad who heads up with the grilled pineapple with chilli caramel my two children who are at such a funny and interesting age. of Bobby, the son of a wealthy New York banking family. Centre an agency in London, you can see the passion and coconut ice cream (£5), while I go for MORE LISTINGS ONLINE The romantic comedy comes alive when Bobby meets Polly, @eldongarden MUSIC and dedication at every touch point. From the crème caramel (£4.80). Not only are the Fun fact? Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly never wore tap shoes in their films; the daughter of the proprietor of a failing theatre in Nevada. Celebrate NE1's GETINTONEWCASTLE.CO.UK OPEN MIC NIGHT Warm up your vocal chords and belt the sleek signage and the shiny tableware, steaks something to celebrate at Porterhouse, all tap sounds were put in during post production and often wearing Bobby falls for Polly and decides to save the theatre by putting #RestaurantWeek this week to the bold splashes of colour and the bustling but the sweet somethings are tasty touches the tap shoes on their hands for clarity of tap sound. In Crazy For You, on a sensational show. Expect dazzling dance numbers, out some bangers at Bar Loco. Free, 8pm. Bar Loco, at Garden Kitchen! Enjoy a Breakfast for Two for £10 or a TO ADVERTISE painfully entertaining plot twists, heartbreak, happiness and barloconewcastle.com goings-on behind the meat counter, flushes worth talking about too. call 0191 500 7865 or email everything is live and we are all wearing our tap shoes! 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FOOD & DRINK Go and see Price grace the stage as Beth and John - characters who are BLACKFRIARS COOKERY CLUB Get your chef whites on for caught up in a struggle to come to terms with the past. The another cookery club over at Blackfriars! £35, 6pm. couple are happily married, but when a chance encounter with Blackfriars Restaurant, blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk a young single mum, Izzie, causes flashbacks to Beth’s past, OverdueCatch a world premiere play by Arabella Arnott at the it has her wondering ‘what if’ things were different? MOJITO WEDNESDAY Mojitos for only £3.95, all Wednesday, Alphabetti Theatre’s new home on St James’ Boulevard this Overdue is available for North East audiences to enjoy until every Wednesday! Popolo, getintonewcastle.co.uk September. Overdue is a sensitive, touching and funny play Saturday 16th September. Book your tickets now, embrace looking at the ‘what ifs’ of life today - focusing on the difficult the Alphabetti’s new venue and check in for a terrific, touching More listings online decisions we make, and how those choices and their unspoken piece of theatre this September. GETINTONEWCASTLE.CO.UK effects can shape our lives. Rosie Stancliffe and Christopher alphabettitheatre.co.uk

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