Monday 10 Mar To Sunday 16 Mar 2014

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Meeting: Programming Meeting

10 Mar 2014, 6 p.m.

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Film: Av Festival 14: The Radiant

10 Mar 2014, 7:30 p.m.

The Radiant invokes both the historical promise of nuclear energy and the future threat of radiation that converges on the illuminated cities and evacuated villages of Japan, following the 2011 tsunami. 

11

Event: Conversation Group

11 Mar 2014, 4 p.m.

Informal weekly English language conversation practice to meet people and learn language skills. Open to people with any or no level of experience. The group aims to be inclusive and anti-discriminatory.  New volunteers and members very welcome!

11

Gig: Ne Refugee Justice Benefit Gig

11 Mar 2014, 7 p.m.

Local bands giving it large for NERJ

12

Film: Kittiwake Film

12 Mar 2014, 7:30 p.m.

A film about the unique inland colony of Kittiwakes on the river Tyne.

13

Film: Manhattan

13 Mar 2014, 7:30 p.m.

A divorced New Yorker currently dating a high-schooler brings himself to look for love in the mistress of his best friend instead.Starring:Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Meryl Streep, Mariel Hemingway

14

Event: Carnival Of Crows Circus Circus

14 Mar 2014, 8 p.m.

Carnival of Crows presents “Circus Circus” a night of carnival fun, funky music and circus magic. You will be welcomed in by the Ariel Noodlers on trapeze, silks and hoop. Drink a glass of champagne from their shoes and enjoy their ariel antics. Be entertained by jugglers, LED hoop and Poi,  burlesque dance and dark magic. Dance your socks off to the funky tunes of live band Carnival of Crows then continue dancing to the eclectic infectious tunes of DJ Sub-D till midnight. Get there early to ensure you don’t miss out on this unique night of frolics and fun.Tickets: £5

15

Gig: Ian Mcnabb

15 Mar 2014, 8 p.m.

Pindrop Events & Minus Me present a solo acoustic show by Ian McNabb (The Voice and Guitar of The Icicle Works). His first gig in Newcastle for over 2 years! £tbc

16

Event: Canny Little Library

16 Mar 2014, 3 p.m.

Books & magazines, free to browse & borrow. Come & discover the amazing collection! Stock focuses on more political, radical, thought-provoking, action-inspiring & critical titles than other libraries.

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Event: Frack Free Tyne And Wear Action Meeting

16 Mar 2014, 4 p.m.

With the prospect of fracking and UCG (underground coal gasification) looming, Frack Free Tyne and Wear is campaigning against this madness. Come along and find out how you can get involved.  For more info on UCG see: http://frack-off.org.uk/extreme-energies/underground-coal-gasification/

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Film: Irish Film: Poitín

16 Mar 2014, 4:30 p.m.

A West of Ireland poteen maker attempts to avoid the attentions of the Gardai in Connemara. Made in 1977 this is a highly original piece of film making. Lively, funny and at times dark.

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Film: Sleeper

16 Mar 2014, 7:30 p.m.

Woody Allen pulls out all the comic stops here, utilizing everything from Orwellian social satire, sci-fi movie parody, Harold Lloyd-style pratfalls,and a scene involving giant fruits and vegetables that has to be the funniest sight gag ever committed to celluoid. And join us before the film at about 7:15pm to hear Yoshie Kawamura play for us on the piano and set the mood for Woody.