There’s a party. It’s sure to be arty. There’ll be giggles and nibbles and the dress code is “smartly”. Marty is heading to the best party there has ever been in the history of ever.

Northern Stage Barras Bridge Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RH

Sat 9 Jul

Capheaton Hall - Open Garden for NGS

Set in parkland, Capheaton Hall has magnificent views over the Northumberland countryside. Formal ponds sit south of the house which has C19 conservatory and a walk to a Georgian folly of a chapel.

Capheaton Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE19 2AB

Sat 9 Jul and Sun 10 Jul

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An Evening With David Sedaris

With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers.

Tyne Theatre, 117 Westgate Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4AG

Mon 11 Jul

Circus Vegas

For a discount call the box office on 07494774008 or online with Ticketmaster and quote ‘ELVIS’ Must be booked at least 24 hours before show time.

Nuns Moor NE4 5AH

Fri 15 Jul to Sun 24 Jul

Samling Academy ‘Sea Pictures’ - Sage Gateshead

A voyage of song and poetry to the land where corals lie. Samling Academy present a semi-staged concert of song and poetry inspired by the sea.

Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead NE8 2JR

Fri 15 Jul

Clear Mind and Calm event

Bringing a morning of relaxation and serenity. In a beautiful grade II listed building. Has lockdown left you feeling nervous or unsettled.

Bensham Grove, Gateshead NE8 2XD

Sat 16 Jul

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Come and play trains!

Join us for an hour of train filled fun, perfect for mini train fans. We’ll be filling the main hall with a giant hands-on train track, electric trains, a ride on train and a train slide.

Fulwell Community Centre, Chapman Street SR6 8HS

Sun 17 Jul

Wynyard Hall Summer Plant Fair 2022

Held within the glorious Walled Garden at Wynyard hall, the fair introduces you to some of the best Northern plant nurseries and specialists.

Wynyard Hall Walled Garden, Stockton on Tees TS22 5NF

Sun 17 Jul

After Midnight unplugged at Cullercoats Crescent Club

Mike Hall and Dave Robson from After Midnight perform a rare acoustic set. More details from the venue. Tel: 0191 280 2625 www.cullercoatscrescentclub.org.

Cullercoats Crescent Club, Victoria Crescent, North Shields NE30 4PN

Fri 22 Jul

Carolina Caycedo

Process and participation are central to Caycedo’s practice, bringing a collective dimension through performances, photographs and videos.

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art Gateshead Quays South Shore Road Gateshead NE8 3BA

Wed 27 Jul

Ferndene House - Open Garden for NGS

The ¾ acre garden is surrounded by trees. Informal areas of herbaceous perennials, more formal box bordered area, sedum roof, wildlife pond, gravel and bog gardens (with boardwalk). Willow work.

Ferndene House, Ryton NE40 3PN

Sun 31 Jul

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