Monday Digest: What's On In NE1 This Week?

Whether you're looking for family fun, theatre thrills, music moments, foodie highlights or cultural stuff, we've got you covered with some of this week's best bits in NE1!

MONDAY 15 JULY - SUNDAY 21 JULY 2019

THEATRE >>

Tyne Theatre & Opera House: James Acaster

19 JULY

Don’t miss the chance to join inimitable writer Caitlin Moran as she heads to Northern Stage on Wednesday 17th July. Jumping headfirst into a hilarious and thought-provoking evening of all things famous - and feminist, this evening promises to be laugh-out-loud fun from start to finish! 

northernstage.co.uk​

FOOD & DRINK >>

KAFENEON

14 July

Sun’s out? Get your gang together for a gorgeous Greek feast at Kafeneon. This glorious Greek kitchen and cocktail bar on the Bigg Market is boasting a beautiful new outdoor seating area - and it’s the perfect spot to unwind with a refreshing cocktail and a ‘Big Fat Greek Gyros’!

kafeneon.co.uk 

FAMILY >>

Ouseburn Farm

12 July

What’s summer without a big family BBQ? The friendly faces at Ouseburn Farm are doing the hard work for us this year, hosting an Early Summer Barbecue for friends and family to enjoy! From 5pm until 8pm on Friday 12th July, foodies are invited to enjoy grilled summer favourites on the farm, with exclusive access to its cute creatures. Join a Meet The Animals interactive tour, explore the Secret Garden Treasure Hunt and enjoy a bit of Green Fingers Paper Plant Pot Making. All that, and heaps of delicious food and drink for everyone to tuck in to! What’s not to love?

ouseburnfarm.org.uk

MUSIC >>

KISS: END OF THE ROAD WORLD TOUR

14 July

Set yourselves for a crazy, crazy, crazy, crazy niiiight as legendary rock band, KISS stop off in Newcastle for a final farewell.

After an epic 45-year career that launched them to the pinnacle of rock and roll, American hair raisers KISS roll into NE1 this July for a special performance on their End of the Road tour.

Known for their trademark larger-than-life performances, KISS have proven for decades why they are one of the most iconic live acts left in rock n roll. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, who have gone on to sell more than 100 million albums worldwide, rose to fame with their outrageous stage performances that incorporated fire breathing and pyrotechnics. Make sure you catch fan favourites Detroit Rock City, Love Gun, Deuce and more.

utilitaarena.co.uk

CULTURE >>

ARRIVALS: MAKING TYNESIDE HOME

20 July 

This powerful exhibition at Discovery Museum celebrates Tyneside’s diverse population and multiculturalism! Featuring a moving series of portraits that document the experience of those who have migrated to the region from overseas, the exhibition captures the stories of 41 individuals who have migrated between 1939 and 2018.

Presented using work from professional photographer and solo exhibitionist Jeremy Abrahams, this is an event definitely worth checking out this summer!

discoverymuseum.org.uk

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