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19 fun things to do this weekend
Brewery Tour & Tasting Experiences – Anarchy Brew Co.
When: Friday 27th June 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: Anarchy Brew Co.
Price: £22
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Anarchy Brew Co. with a member of the brewery team.
You’ll delve into the history of the brewery and get a glimpse into the brewing process, as well as learning more about each beer.
New Worlds: Bill Murray, Jan Vogler and Friends – The Glasshouse
When: Friday 27th June 7:30pm – 10:00pm
Where: The Glasshouse
Price: from £45
Yes, THAT Bill Murray is coming to The Glasshouse!
New Worlds was created when Bill Murray and cellist Jan Vogler became friends in New York and decided to make a programme to showcase the core of the American values in literature and music.
Celebrating 10 years of Boutique by St Oswald’s Hospice
When: Saturday 28th June 9:30am – Sunday 29th June 3:00pm
Where: St Oswald’s Hospice Jesmond
Price: free
Celebrating 10 years of Boutique by St Oswald’s Hospice with 10% off storewide!
Shop designer clothes and accessories including Barbour, Burberry, Ralph Lauren, North Face and more. It’s feel good shopping at its finest, with 100% of the money raised allowing local charity, St Oswald’s Hospice, to continue providing expert, dignified and compassionate care for those living with a life-limiting condition.
Women of Raby Tour – Raby Castle
When: Saturday 28th June 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Raby Castle
Price: £25
Learn about the working women, botanists, artists, and court influencers who have mostly been overlooked in history, and see how women are depicted in the Castle’s iconic art collection.
You’ll also enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour into hidden rooms, all the while learning about how these women shaped Raby Castle’s future.
Uncanny Carnival – City Stadium
When: Saturday 28th June 11:00am – 3:00pm
Where: City Stadium
Price: free
Uncannny Carnival is a brand-new event celebrating people who have been othered.
Expect music, performances, games and a local market, as well as a competition for the ‘best-dressed’ attendee!
This joyous day is all about honouring misfits, encouraging self-expression and being a little bit silly.
The Story of Raby and the Railways – Raby Castle
When: Saturday 28th June 11:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Raby Castle
Price: free with general admission
This small exhibition dives into Raby Castle’s archives to discover stories of railway development.
Get to know the surveyors who mapped out the local terrain, imagine glamorous European tours experienced by the dukes and duchesses, and learn how new technology influenced railway mania.
The 900 Shred – Anarchy Brew Co.
When: Saturday 28th June 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Where: Anarchy Brew Co.
Price: £20
Anarchy Brew Co. is welcoming Shred The North and the 900 Band for their first ever 900 SHRED.
There will be a custom-fitted skatepark built specially outside the brewery, along with music to jam to, vintage skateboard videos on the projector, and a Tony Hawks Pro Skater Playstation competition.
Clueless Popcorn and Prosecco – Tyneside Cinema
When: Saturday 28th June 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Where: Tyneside Cinema
Price: £23
30 years old? As if!
Join us for a special Clueless Popcorn and Prosecco screening this weekend at the Tyneside Cinema!
Beach yoga
When: Saturday 28th June 8:00am – 9:00am
Where: Seaham beach
Price: £14
Views, fresh air, yoga, relaxation. Yes please!
Our Beach Yoga is a Vinyasa Flow style class, which is a fun, stretchy and varied style of yoga.
Feel free to bring your own tea/coffee and (well-deserved) snacks to enjoy after the session.
Introduction to Mountain Biking
When: Saturday 28th June 9:30am – 12:00pm
Where: Team Cycles Kielder Forest Bike Shop & Hire
Price: £30
Join our expert British Cycling coaches at Kielder for a dedicated session to learn and develop core techniques that will enhance your mountain biking experience.
You’ll focus on essential skills such as effective braking, cornering, weight shifting, and increasing your enjoyment and flow on the trails. We guarantee you’ll leave with a wealth of tips to improve your future rides.
Sunniside Food Market
When: Saturday 28th June 10:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Sunniside Gardens
Price: free
Sunniside Food Market is curated and delivered by the team at Local Heroes – celebrating the region’s best food, drink, creators and crafters!
The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I
When: Saturday 28th June 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Where: Gosforth Central Park
Price: £21.74
The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, always hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie.
On Saturday 28th June, join us at Gosforth Central Park. Bring your own cushions, and camping-chairs and join us on our 10th anniversary open-air adventure. Come prepared for the weather – the performance will continue come rain come shine!
Summer Stargazing
When: Saturday 28th June 9:30pm – 11:30pm
Where: Battlesteads Dark Sky Observatory
Price: £22.50
The nights are still full of stargazing fun. We’ll be looking for summer double stars, the planets, star clusters and NLCs.
Enjoy your your evening with a drink on the observing decks whilst you enjoy the warm evening’s stargazing – with a gin and tonic, craft beer, real ale or glass of wine from our extensive, award-winning bar.
Baltic Shop Creates: A Mini Banner – BALTIC
When: Sunday 29th June 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: BALTIC
Price: £20
Join embroidery artist Bianco Perry in this uplifting banner-making workshop for adults.
Create a fun banner to hang up at home, choosing from bright threads and coloured tassels to personlise it. You’ll also add one of your favourite sayings or meals (a Bianco Perry special).
North Shields Latin Fiesta – Salt Market Social
When: Sunday 29th June 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Salt Market Social
Price: £3
For one day only, Salt Market Social will be throwing a Latin America-inspired summer blowout across two floors.
Get stuck into street food from Chuchos, Truly Torta and Mexhead while enjoying the all-out colourful decor spilling onto the street outside. Head upstairs for Latin house DJs and live music, summer cocktails and a dance floor designed for serious fiesta energy.
Slow Sundays: Beach Pilates & Acai bowl
When: Sunday 29th June 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: King Edward’s Bay
Price: £14.50
Start the Sunday doing something smug — a Pilates-inspired session on the sand, followed by an açaí bowl delivered straight to the beach after the class. Movement, sea air, and snacks? Come on then!
In collaboration with @dough.wb, we are so excited to offer the 45minute class, açaí bowl and juice pot for a discounted price! 🍓🍪🍯🧃
Swap & Share: Books – BALTIC
When: Sunday 29th June 10:00am – 4:30pm
Where: BALTIC
Price: free
Swap your preloved books at this Swap & Share event in BALTIC’s Front Room.
Simply pop into the BALTIC to drop off your unwanted books (you can do this on the day or any time before the event), then have a browse of the other books on offer!
Classic Car Show – Raby Castle
When: Sunday 29th June 10:00am – 4:30pm
Where: Raby Castle
Price: £12
Admire a stunning collection of classic and collectible cars at Raby Castle & Durham Automobile Club’s Classic Car Show.
The estate chef will be keeping you fuelled from breakfast through to lunch, serving up sausage and bacon sandwiches from 8am-12pm and juicy BBQ burgers from 12pm-4pm.
Paint & Sip – Ouseburn Garden
When: Sunday 29th June 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: Ouseburn Garden
Price: from £25
Music and painting unite during this Paint & Sip event at Ouseburn Garden.
In this workshop, you’ll recreate your favourite album covers with the support of host Anna Victoria. Your creativity will be helped along by live DJ sets, and Acropolis will be serving up their legendary gyros if you need a bite to eat.
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