Many items from Darlington Hippodrome’s fascinating 112-year history will be in display at an open day in the theatre on Thursday 6th June. In addition, much of the information will soon be available to explore online thanks to an army of volunteers who have been working tirelessly behind the scenes for almost two years. The more »
Enabling the Arts in Darlington
Darlington Crown Street Library is taking over South Park for its third Bookstart in the Park event. There will be storytelling, crafts, giant-bubble play, a petting zoo, face painting, games and visits from Chase, Elsa, Captain America and Rapunzel. Everyone who attends will receive a free Pyjamarama gift from Darlington Libraries. Booking is not required more »
Throughout May, Darlington Libraries will host displays from the archives and events celebrating local history. For more information and to book, call 01325 349630, visit the website www2.darlington.gov.uk (book via Eventbrite website), or go to Crown Street Library, Darlington DL1 1ND. Displays from the archives Elegance And Grandeur: Darlington’s Mansions And Villas Date: Wednesday 1 more »
On Friday 21st June, Paul Donnelly’s Organ Quartet return to Opus 4 jazz club with a new sound. Doors open at 7.30pm for 8pm start at the Travellers Rest, Cockerton, Darlington DL3 9ER. Tickets £8 on the door Club contact 01325 382676
Throughout April, Creative Darlington and Lens Think will be collaborating to create an opportunity for people from all walks of life to submit and showcase their photographs of Darlington. They are particularly interested in the ‘Unseen Beautiful’, celebrating Darlington, our beautiful surroundings and everyday things that you think showcase our town through a different perspective. more »
‘My End is My Beginning: Paintings, Prints and Poetry Exhibition’ from Sharon Loddey and Jennifer Wyse. Exhibition opened Saturday 13th April and is on until 8th June. Inspired by the artists’ love of the poetry of T S Eliot, which is referenced in the title of this exhibition, Jennifer and Sharon have explored the images more »
The exhibition is a selection of artwork by people who attend the Darlington Mind Art and Creative Crafts Group. The group provides a safe and supportive environment where people with mental health issues can go to rediscover old talents and learn, develop and explore new skills, to express themselves creatively. It is also a place more »
The Take4 Clarinet Quartet with Helen Winthorpe Kendrick perform on Saturday 15th June 7.30pm at St Andrew’s Church, Haughton-le-Skerne, Darlington DL1 2DD. Tickets £7, under 18 free Includes refreshments
For the full list of gigs and events, please visit www.theforumonline.co.uk. Tel: 01325 363135. Wednesday 1st – Open Mic Night Just turn up, plug in and play 7.30pm/Free entrance Friday 3rd – Ultimate Bowie Tickets £13/Doors 7.30pm Saturday 4th – Hilarity Bites Comedy Club. 3 Top stand-up comedians performing Tickets £10/Doors 7.30pm Friday 10th – more »
June 2019 Events at The Forum. For the full list of gigs and events, please visit www.theforumonline.co.uk. Tel: 01325 363135. Saturday 1st – Hilarity Bites Comedy Club Tickets £10/Doors 7.30pm Wednesday 5th – Open Mic Night Just turn up, plug in and play Free Entrance /8pm Friday 7th – Original Band Night Featuring 3 local more »