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8 things to do this weekend
ERNIE PRESENTS: WINE TASTING
When: Tonight – Wednesday 17th April, 7.00pm – 9.30pm
Where: Ernest Café Bar, Ouseburn
Price: £30 per person
Settle down for an evening of wine-tasting led by Andrea from North East Tasting Club. You’ll journey through various wines and complementing nibbles, learning about each one as Andrea imparts her knowledge and passion for wine. After the tasting, you can purchase any of your favourite vinos from Ernie’s bottle shop. An ideal evening to spend alone or with other wine-lovers!
BLUES DANCE CLASS AND SOCIAL
When: Friday 19th April, 7.00pm – midnight
Where: Prohibition Cabaret Bar, Newcastle
Price: £10.00
Nourish your body and mind with this laidback blues dance class at Prohibition Cabaret Bar. The hour-long dance class with begin at 7:30, followed by fun and sociable dancing until midnight. The relaxed, improvised nature of blues dancing makes it perfect for beginners, and it’s a great way to get moving while meeting new people.
MARY GAUTHIER & JAMIE HARRIS
When: Friday 19th April, 7.30pm – 11.00pm
Where: Gosforth Civic Theatre
Price: from £22.00
Folk singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier is making the trip over from America to grace our ears with her incredible voice. Known for her powerful and profound songwriting abilities, Mary’s latest album ‘Dark Enough to See the Stars’ explores the complexities and evolution of emotions. It follows her 2018 collaborative work ‘Rifles & Rosary Beads’, which she created alongside wounded Iraq war veterans. Supporting Mary will be Jaimee Harris, whose own songs of trauma, addiction, love and hope make the perfect prelude to the night.
INTRODUCTION TO NATURE JOURNALING
When: Saturday 20th April, 10.00am – 2.30pm
Where: Gosforth Nature Reserve
Price: £20.00
Try your hand at nature journaling – a wholesome hobby which lets you capture moments in nature through drawing and writing. What better place to start than at a beautiful nature reserve? You’ll learn some tips for observational sketching and how to use watercolour paints to bring your drawings to life. This session will give you the boost you need to start journaling while being mindful about the wildlife and foliage around you.
MURDER MYSTERY: MURDER ON THE DISORIENT EXPRESS
When: Saturday 20th April, 1.00pm – 2.30pm
Where: Jarrow Focus Library
Price: £5.00
Put your sleuthing skills to the test at this fun murder mystery evening at Jarrow Focus Library. After 10 years, the famous detective Hercules Pinot is riding the Orient Express once again. When murder repeats itself, it’s up to you to figure out what happened. Written by professional scriptwriters, this clever mystery has been carefully crafted for you to unravel. Suitable for ages 12 and up.
THE SHOWGIRL DANCE WERKSHOP
When: Sunday 21st April, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Where: Prohibition Cabaret Bar
Price: from £22.38
Learn how to dance like a classic show girl in this glitzy workshop led by Hildy Harland. You’ll be immersed in a world of vintage glamour as you learn intricate steps and styles from the days of the music hall. This workshop will make you feel like the centre of attention, whether you’re a complete beginner or have prior experience.
SLOW FLOW VINIYOGA AND BRACELET MAKING
When: Sunday 21st April, 3.00pm – 5.30pm
Where: Earthlings – The Healing Cafe, Newcastle
Price: £13.00
This calming class allows you to focus on uniting the breath, mind and spirit. You’ll be guided through some breathing techniques to calm your mind, followed by a meditation. Once you’re feeling suitably serene, settle down to make some friendship bracelets while setting intentions to go with them.
ROOT TO RISE SUNSET YOGA AND MEDITATION
When: Monday 22nd April, 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Where: Saltwell Park
Price: £20.00
Breathe in the fresh air of Saltwell Park as you take part in this grounding Root to Rise sunset experience to honour Earth Day 2024. You’ll be led through a fun workout, mindfulness exercises, a yoga practice and a sunset meditation in the beautiful surroundings of the park. Finish the evening with a comforting hot drink and tasty cake while enjoying the nature around you.
Want more inspo for things to book – including a beginner’s guide to making Kombucha, more murder mysteries, and the UK’s biggest thrift market? Head to our High Life North events calendar for all of the events you’ll want to know about.
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