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7 things to do in the North East this weekend
Romance to Realities: The Northern landscape and shifting identities
When: From Thursday 3rd October to Saturday 26th April
Where: Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle
Price: from £7.00 (free age 21 and under)
Happier Life Live
When: Thursday 3rd October, 10.00am – 2.30pm
Where: NatWest Accelerator Hub, Newcastle
Price: £97.00
Happier Life Live is an event designed for anyone who wants to embrace freedom, passion, joy and adventure. With a range of inspiring speakers and actionable tools to use in your own life, you’ll be on your way to feeling more uplifted, confident and connected every day. The event will include refreshments, a buffet lunch and plenty of opportunities to meet like-minded people.
Drum ‘n’ Thigh pop-up at Aidan’s Kitchen
When: Friday 4th October, 5.00pm – 9.00pm
Where: Aidan’s Kitchen, Sandyford
Price: Free to book
Drum ‘n’ Thigh is back for another pop-up at our beloved Aidan’s Kitchen in Sandyford this Friday. Head down for all of your fried chicken needs. We’re ordering the OG – fried chicken, ranch dressing, lettuce, pink pickled onions and American cheese. YUM. Book a table via the link in their Instagram bio.
Newcastle Garrison Live History Group
When: Saturday 5th October, 10.00am – 5.00pm
Where: Alnwick Castle, Alnwick
Price: Free with admission
Hear the sounds of battle as the Newcastle Garrison Live History Group fire a replica Napoleonic cannon. It’s easy to imagine the terror that these would instil on a real battlefield. Firings will take place hourly from 11.00am.
Generator Live
When: Friday 4th October – Saturday 5th October, 1.00pm – 10.00pm
Where: Boiler Shop, Newcastle
Price: £16.50
Generator Live is coming to the Boiler Shop this autumn. The music event, supported by BBC Introducing, intends to showcase new unsigned talent and get them in front of the right people in the music industry. The lineup includes local artists like L Devine and Finn Forster, with more to be announced. Previous performers include the likes of Sam Fender, so this really is the place to be to discover the best artists of the future.
Live Well With Cancer: The self-care place
When: Saturday 5th October, 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Where: Jasmine Yoga, Tynemouth
Price: Free
This free yoga event provides a place of comfort and ease for anyone impacted by cancer, including those with a diagnosis, loved ones, carers and oncology staff. Yogi Steph will lead the 2-hour relaxation session, which will involve gentle movement, easing tension and exploring restful shapes for the nervous system. Props will be provided so that you can get as comfortable as possible while practising breathwork and mindfulness. Let your body and mind find peace as you look out at views of the sea and sky, and enjoy a warm drink and homemade treat afterwards while watching the sun set.
Life on our planet in concert: A Netflix original documentary with Northern Sinfonia
When: Sunday 6th October, 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Where: The Glasshouse, Gateshead
Price: from £36.30
Netflix’s groundbreaking documentary series Life On Our Planet is being brought to orchestral life at The Glasshouse. Over the course of the evening, you’ll watch some of the series’ most pivotal moments on screen, accompanied by an immersive live soundtrack by the Royal Northern Sinfonia. Be awed by life’s incredible battle to conquer and survive on Earth, from the first single-celled life forms to spectacular creatures taking flight.
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