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7 things to do this weekend
Skate it off! Taylor Swift ice skating night
When: Friday 3rd January, 5.30pm and 6.30pm
Where: Centre for Life
Price: from £11.50
Back by popular demand, this is the perfect party for Swifties. Have a whirl on Life’s enchanting outdoor ice rink with top Taylor Swift tunes and twinkling lights aplenty. Dig out your Eras outfits and friendship bracelets and head to Life’s open-air ice rink to skate the evening away, listening to back-to-back Taylor Swift songs. Skating sessions last approximately one hour (including time to fit skates, so expect around 45 minutes on the ice). Skates are provided. Slots are 5.30pm and 6.30pm.
Animal Fusing
When: Saturday 4th January, 10.00am – 3.30pm
Where: National Glass Centre
Price: £12.00
Choose from a range of animal shapes and create a beautiful solid glass artwork. Use coloured glass tiles, glass grains and glass spaghetti. National Glass Centre’s expert staff will show you how to use the different materials available and guide you through the process, helping you create your own masterpiece. Slots start from 10.00am with the last slot at 3.30pm.
Afternoon Jump Racing
When: Saturday 4th January, 10.45am – 5.00pm
Where: Newcastle Racecourse
Price: £19.50
Looking for something to brighten up your winter? Head to Newcastle Racecourse for a day of exhilarating horse racing in January, fresh air, and fantastic company. Gates open 10.45am, with the first race starting at 12.13pm and the last at 3.42pm. Children under 17 go free with an adult, so make this a fun family day out.
Snow White and the Seven Drag Queens
When: Saturday 4th January, 7.00pm – 10.30pm
Where: O2 City Hall
Price: from £24.10
Locked inside her magic chamber, the Evil Queen keeps a watchful eye over her beautiful stepdaughter, Snow White, who has just turned eighteen. When the Queen’s faithful, mucky-mouthed Mirror informs her she is no longer the fairest of them all, she concocts a malevolent plan to take Snow White deep into Doggers Wood, ensuring she is never seen again. However, Snow White escapes and stumbles upon a cottage, where she is kidnapped by seven fabulous drag queens – Itchy, Bitchy, Tipsy, Tiny, Horny, Windy, and Pot…
The Longsands
When: Saturday 4th January, 7.30pm – 11.00pm
Where: The Cluny
Price: £16.50
The Longsands are back at the Cluny in Newcastle on Saturday 4th January 2025 in aid of Newcastle Cat & Dog Shelter with support from Lilac Lane and Chris Norris Band.
Stargazing at Raby Castle
When: Saturday 4th January, 5.00pm – 9.00pm
Where: Raby Castle
Price: £25.00
On this evening, you’ll have the chance to witness a rare planetary occultation. At around 5:20pm, Saturn and its moons will disappear behind the dark limb of Earth’s crescent Moon for just over an hour. They will reappear at approximately 6:25pm from behind the bright limb of the Moon. Telescopes will be available for an up-close view of this extraordinary event. This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a night under the stars, offering a rare and memorable experience in the stunning setting of Raby Castle.
The Sunday night laugh-in
When: Sunday 5th January, 7.00pm – 10.30pm
Where: The Stand Comedy Club
Price: from £6.00
Round off the weekend with The Stand’s comedy cocktail which has the emphasis on the chilled and the laid back. At least five acts on each bill ensure variety and great value.
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