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11 things to do with friends this weekend
Pian-Oke – Prohibition Bar
When: Friday February the 14th, 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Where: Prohibition Cabaret Bar
Price: free
Have fun with this piano/karaoke twist at Prohibition!
Cabaret pianist Jenni Winter will take a seat on stage and play a selection of songs celebrating music of Black origin.
Grab a mic (and some dutch courage) and have a good ol’ sing-along to classics like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole and Sam Cooke.
Great North Nights: We Love to Ceilidh – Great North Museum: Hancock
When: Friday February the 14th, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Where: Great North Museum: Hancock
Price: £25
Celebrate friends, family and the approaching spring with a fantastic ceilidh at the Great North Museum: Hancock.
The John Hancock Ceilidh band will bring high-energy music that will have everyone up and dancing.
Ticket prices include an alcoholic/non-alcoholic drink and a pizza (vegan options available).
Jazz Sabbath – The Glasshouse
When: Friday February the 14th, 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Where: The Glasshouse
Price: from £25.90
Settle down for a Valentine’s Day performance that’s both unexpected and brilliantly addictive.
Adam Wakeman, longtime keyboard and guitar player for Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne, started the project in 2013 when the Sabbath’s security guard asked him to play a jazzy version of the Sabbath set on a bar’s piano.
In 2020, the first Jazz Sabbath album was released and got rave reviews from rock and jazz critics.
Showcasing a surprising combo of rock, jazz and blues, these are sounds that will keep you hooked throughout the night!
Board Game Saturdays – BALTIC
When: Saturday February the 15th, 10:00am – 4:30pm
Where: BALTIC
Price: free
Spend a cosy Saturday playing board games in BALTIC’s Front Room.
Bring your own favourite games or choose from the selection on offer, then settle down for some friendly competition while enjoying free drinks.
Dried Flower Wreath Workshop with Plantopia – Flaura Rose
When: Saturday February the 15th, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Flaura Rose
Price: £25
Make a beautiful dried flower wreath during this Plantopia workshop at Flaura Rose.
Guided by an expert, you’ll choose a colour scheme and a variety of dried flowers, then assemble them into an ever-lasting wreath.
This is a lovely activity to enjoy for Valentine’s, Galentine’s or as a self-care treat!
Fresh Pasta Making Masterclasses – Zucchini Pasta Bar
When: Saturday February the 15th, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Zucchini Pasta Bar
Price: £60 per person
Get a lesson from the masters with a pasta-making class at Zucchini Pasta Bar.
Enjoy pasta crisps and a soft drink on arrival, then learn how to make five different pastas and pair them with the best sauces made by one of the chefs.
Upgrade to the premium packages to enjoy a glass of prosecco and garlic bread, as well as a Zucchini apron to take home with you!
Walk for Warmth – Newcastle City Centre
When: Saturday February the 15th, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Newcastle City Centre
Price: by donation
Join National Energy Action and fight back against fuel poverty by raising awareness and funds on this Walk for Warmth.
The family-friendly event takes you from Greys Monument, up and through Exhibition Park and Leazes Park, and round St James’ Park, finishing with a hot drink and snacks.
This is a wonderful way to fight for a cause while getting some steps in with friends and family!
Wooden Heart Painting with Amy Sedum – Flaura Rose
When: Saturday February the 15th, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: Flaura Rose
Price: from £25
Express your friendship and creativity during this fun Galentine’s Day workshop.
Amy Sedum will lead the session, which will involve painting a unique wooden heart to decorate your home.
Just bring your best pals and enthusiasm – all materials provided! You will even get a complimentary glass of prosecco and can bring your own drinks if you wish.
Discos For Grown Ups: 70’s, 80’s and 90’s Disco Party – O2 City Hall
When: Saturday February the 15th, 6:30pm – 11:00pm
Where: O2 City Hall Newcastle
Price: from £20.70
Boogie the night away during this sensational disco for grown-ups.
Put on your glitter and don your dance shoes for a night of 70s disco, 80s pop and 90s dance floor anthems. From Donna Summer and Earth Wind and Fire to Human League, ABBA and Madonna, this is a night you won’t forget in a hurry!
There will be a laser show, stage dancers, free glow sticks and retro sweets to make the night even more memorable.
Pieces of Woman – RePUBlic Gallery
When: Sunday February the 16th, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Where: RePUBlic Gallery
Price: TBA
‘Pieces of Woman’ is the first mother-and-daughter art exhibition at the RePUBlic Gallery in Blyth.
Local born glass artist Helen Grierson will showcase her powerful work alongside the moving ceramics of her daughter Almudena Rocca.
Helen was inspired to create the exhibition after watching the decline and death of her mother. The art on display conveys the power of women, the expectations society places on them and the relationships they hold across generations.
Caroline Hirons: Glad We Had This Chat – Tyne Theatre & Opera House
When: Sunday February the 16th, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Where: Tyne Theatre & Opera House
Price: £38.50
Caroline Hirons, the UK’s leading skincare expert, is venturing on her first ever tour in February 2025.
She’ll be bringing her much-loved podcast ‘Glad We Had This Chat’ to the stage, where she’ll be discussing all things beauty and skincare in her usual funny, unfiltered way.
Every show will feature a different special guest who Caroline will chat to on stage about their skincare regime and life in general. The second half of the show will include an on-stage skincare demo and an audience Q&A, so get your questions ready!
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