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6 things to do this weekend
A FAIRY SUSPICIOUS DEATH: MURDER MYSTERY
When: Friday 26th April, 7.45pm – 10.15pm
Where: The Black Gate, Newcastle
Price: £15.00
Fancy yourself as a Miss Marple or Poirot? The immortal Fairy Queen Begonia has summoned a really important meeting to make a declaration. So why is she flying late? This laugh-out-loud, interactive whodunnit immerses you in the world of fairies, elves and imps while letting you play detective along the way. There will be three acts and two intervals. You’re invited to bring your own food and drink to fuel your deductive minds.
BALTIC SHOP CREATES: LINO PRINTS
When: Saturday 27th April, 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Where: Baltic Centre for Contemporary Arts, Gateshead
Price: £45.00
Feel inspired by the natural world and create a print you’ll be proud to display in your own home. Artist and printmaker Shiori Naruse will teach you the basic steps of lino printing, including how to prepare an image, transfer it onto lino and cut the design ready to print. Choose from a range of colours to create an ombre effect, then stamp your pretty design onto paper. Refreshments are provided.
MOTOR SPORTS DAY
When: Saturday 27th April, 10.30AM – 3.30pm
Where: Darlington Town Centre
Price: Free
The Darlington Motorsport Day is a family day where you can pop down, look at and interact with the displays, watch some live demonstrations, talk to officials and learn more about what the North East has to offer for the lover of all things motorsport…. some of you may be surprised to find out what’s just around the corner…
RUSH AT SWITCH – FOR GIRLS WHO LIKE GIRLS
When: Saturday 27th April, 3.00pm – 9.00pm
Where: Switch, Newcastle
Price: £8.00
Enjoy an afternoon of high-energy fun at this popular lesbian day sesh. There’ll be live music, DJs, fire dancers, beer pong, a traffic light sticker system and more… all in a safe space designed for girls, gays and theys. Come along, meet some new people and party the evening away.
PAUL FOOT: DISSOLVE
When: Saturday 27th April, 7.30pm
Where: ARC, Stockton Arts Centre
Price: £16.50
Life is a stress: full of rushed breakfasts, angry people, internal conflict, and Jacob Rees-Mogg. But what happens when everything you thought was important – your problems, grievances against others, your very identity – simply disappears? Multi-award-winning and trail-blazing comedian, Paul Foot, is back on tour with Dissolve, his most personal, surprising and ground-breaking show ever. In the year 2022 AD something momentous changed for Paul, and in this show he will reveal how he discovered the secret of life on the outskirts of Lancaster…
THE UK’S BIGGEST THRIFT MARKET
When: Sunday 28TH April, 11.00am – 5.00pm
Where: Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle
Price: VIP – £6.50, General Admission – £4.50
This looks FUN. This huge pop-up thrift shop has something for everyone, with a curated collection of over 100 sellers offering a huge range of styles and items. Shop vintage, streetwear, y2k, retro, luxury brands, handmade clothing, bags, shoes, jewellery and much more. There will also be a selection of talented creatives selling things like prints, greeting cards, plants and ceramics, so there’s plenty to browse. Plus, walk-in toothgem appointments, a tarot card reader and clothes swap. When you need a break from shopping, you can enjoy tasty food, drinks, activities, music and more at the venue.
Want more inspo for things to book – including slice wars, live music, workshops, a silent disco and Newcastle’s first food festival? Head to our High Life North events calendar for all of the events you’ll want to know about.
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