sound basic training
Thu 14 November // 18:00
Like It Loud? Make It Loud! courtesy of the star & shadow sound technician (level 1) ... [more]
On the road film season
Two-Lane Blacktop (1971)
Thu 14 November // 19:30
A journey through impressionistic landscapes of the now defunct American Route 66, James Taylor and Dennis ... [more]
Fix it Cafe
Fri 15 November // 12:00
Fri 22 November // 12:00
Fri 29 November // 12:00
Our weekly Friday Fixit is a chance to come and fix your broken stuff in an ... [more]
Radical Routes Gathering
Fri 15 November // 13:00
a network of co-ops whose members are committed to working for positive social change. Made up ... [more]
Radical Routes Gathering
Sat 16 November // 09:00
a network of co-ops whose members are committed to working for positive social change. Made up ... [more]
Radical Routes Gathering
Sun 17 November // 09:00
a network of co-ops whose members are committed to working for positive social change. Made up ... [more]
Open 12pm - 5pm
Sunday Cafe
Sun 17 November // 12:00
Sun 24 November // 12:00
Sun 1 December // 12:00
Sun 8 December // 12:00
Sun 15 December // 12:00
Sun 22 December // 12:00
Sun 29 December // 12:00
Run by volunteers, our vegetarian/vegan café is open EVERY SUNDAY 12 NOON to 5PM, selling toasted ... [more]
NEFA & North East Labour History Society present
Rewinding the Welfare State: A Social History of the North East on Film
Sun 17 November // 14:00
Through local news reports, Tyne Tees Television documentaries, trade union campaigns, community films and more, this ... [more]
Electronic Music Making for 10-18 year olds. By Konnect Music
Tue 19 November // 17:00
Tue 26 November // 17:00
Tue 3 December // 17:00
Tue 10 December // 17:00
[more]
Yoga
Tue 19 November // 18:45
Tue 26 November // 18:45
Tue 3 December // 18:45
Concentrating on simple yoga postures and breath work each class is designed to introduce students to ... [more]
Star & Shadow welcomes
NUSU volunteer party
for a bit of elbow greasing
Wed 20 November // 14:00
[more]
Star & Shadow provides
stage crew basic training
for inducted volunteers
Thu 21 November // 18:00
stage craft, stage etiquette, stage management, stage set-up, stage switch-over, stage break-down, stage directions, stage door, ... [more]
Bunch of Kunst - A film about Sleaford Mods
"The world's greatest rock 'n' roll band" - Iggy Pop
Fri 22 November // 19:30
Christine Franz's doc follows Sleaford Mods on their journey from Nottingham bedroom recording sessions to chart ... [more]
Municipal Special Event
Mutations : Giant Swan LIVE
Fri 22 November // 21:00
Municipal returns, but this time in a mutated form. In a one-off change to our usual ... [more]
keyholder training
for experienced volunteers and current keyholders
Sat 23 November // 12:00
[more]
TQN-aut with Star and Shadow are pleased to present
Warped Freqs St. James Infirmary
Sat 23 November // 20:00
North East label TQN-aut is pleased to be showcasing Warped Freqs - Phil (Das Wunderlust, Ch*pman ... [more]
New Volunteers Induction
Sun 24 November // 12:00
Sun 1 December // 12:00
Sun 8 December // 12:00
100% volunteer powered. Come & join us - get inducted! [more]
Universal Basic Income
Mon 25 November // 18:30
This first meeting of UBI Lab North East is an opportunity to find out more about ... [more]
Star & Shadow presents
instant DJ instruction
for inducted volunteers
Thu 28 November // 18:00
Select top tunes. Drop heavy beats. Spin classic vinyl. Mix wild sounds. Scratch hot wax. hands ... [more]
Byker Grave Bookings Presents:
Byker Grave Festival 2019
Sat 30 November // 14:00
Byker Grave Festival 2019 Line up: Solstice (England/Ireland) Chapel of Disease (Germany) (Only UK show) Hellripper ... [more]
Fix it Cafe
Sun 1 December // 12:00
Come down and fix all the things that broke over the summer for free at our ... [more]
Star and Shadow Cinema Presents
Eyes Wide Open - screen your own short film on a big screen
Wed 4 December // 19:30
Show your short films on big screen in a friendly and supportive environment. Absolutely anything goes; ... [more]
Chop Socky Dojo
classic martial arts movie club
Thu 5 December // 20:00
join us exploring the twentieth century's greatest martial arts movies on the first thursday of every ... [more]
Acid Waxa presents
FREE LOVE w/ Goa Flashbacks + DJs
AKA the artists formerly known as HAPPY MEALS!
Fri 6 December // 20:00
[more]
Northern Alternative Film Foundation presents
SHOOT FIRST
a monthly film production workshop
Sun 8 December // 14:00
Sun 12 January // 14:00
Sun 9 February // 14:00
Sun 8 March // 14:00
Sun 12 April // 14:00
Sun 10 May // 14:00
Sun 14 June // 14:00
Sun 12 July // 14:00
An original film production will be made every session from scratch with recent "Newcastle Improv Festival ... [more]
A film in support of the UN day to eliminate violence against women
Rattlesnake
Sun 8 December // 19:30
[more]
after instant dj instruction comes...
instant DJ implementation
for instant dj alumni
Thu 12 December // 17:00
[more]
Jazz North East and the Star and Shadow present
The Improvisers’ Workshop
Sun 15 December // 15:00
The Improvisors’ Workshop meets once a month to explore the possibilities of collective improvised music, playing ... [more]
Christmas at the Star and Shadow
The Thin Man (1934)
Christmas can be murder
Sun 15 December // 19:30
Classic comedy thriller set over the Christmas period. This adaptation of the Dashiell Hammett novel stars ... [more]
Christmas at the Star and Shadow
Gremlins (1984)
Cult comedy horror with a yuletide setting
Thu 19 December // 19:30
Cult comedy horror from director Joe Dante. Billy receives a lovable furry creature called a mogwai ... [more]
A winter’s storytelling show for children aged 2 – 7 years and their families
'Starlight'
Chris Bostock the storyteller and musician Ken Patterson take you on a journey......
Sun 22 December // 16:30
A charming story of little Possum who collects starlight from the night sky. When his mother ... [more]
Resounding Silents presents...
A Christmas Carol Triple Bill (+ vintage xmass shorts)
vintage silent movie, contemporary live score
Sun 22 December // 19:30
Written in 1843 "A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being A Ghost Story Of Christmas" was an ... [more]
Chop Socky Dojo
classic martial arts movie club
Thu 2 January // 19:00
Exploring the 20th Century's established canon of great martial arts movies, obscure genre flicks and the ... [more]
Extinction Rebellion Youth Meeting
Sun 5 January // 12:00
XRNE Youth Meeting. These are for anybody looking to find out more about getting involved in ... [more]
dancing in silents...
Entente Cordiale (1912) & The Cook (1918) + shorts mash-up
a Resounding Silents/Film And Dance special
Sun 5 January // 19:30
Max Linder's old friend becomes a love rival and the only way to sort it out ... [more]
Star and Shadow Presents
Lift to the Scaffold (Ascenseur pour l'échafaud)
Featuring a classic jazz soundtrack by Miles Davis
Fri 1 May // 19:30
A husband, a wife, the wife's lover and a plan for the perfect murder...all set to ... [more]
NOVEMBER 2019
Thu 14 18:00 .... Sound basic training
19:30 .... On The Road Film Season Two-Lane Blacktop (1971)
Fri 15 12:00 .... Fix it Cafe
13:00 .... Radical Routes Gathering
Sat 16 09:00 .... Radical Routes Gathering
Sun 17 09:00 .... Radical Routes Gathering
12:00 .... Open 12pm - 5pm Sunday Cafe
Mon 18 18:00 .... CARETAKING MEETING
Tue 19 17:00 .... Electronic Music Making for 10-18 year olds. By Konnect Music
18:45 .... Yoga
Wed 20 14:00 .... Star & Shadow Welcomes NUSU volunteer party For A Bit Of Elbow Greasing
Thu 21 18:00 .... Star & Shadow Provides Stage crew basic training For Inducted Volunteers
19:30 .... Little Joe Never Once Gave It Away Andy Warhol's 'Flesh'
Fri 22 12:00 .... Fix it Cafe
19:30 .... Bunch of Kunst - A film about Sleaford Mods "The World's Greatest Rock 'N' Roll Band" - Iggy Pop
21:00 .... Municipal Special Event Mutations : Giant Swan LIVE
Sat 23 12:00 .... Keyholder training For Experienced Volunteers And Current Keyholders
20:00 .... Tqn-Aut With Star And Shadow Are Pleased To Present Warped Freqs St. James Infirmary
Sun 24 12:00 .... Craft Cafe: Recycled Christmas cards + 3D paper star decoration
12:00 .... Open 12pm - 5pm Sunday Cafe
12:00 .... New Volunteers Induction
19:30 .... Little Joe never once gave it away - Andy Warhol's 'Trash'
Mon 25 18:00 .... PROGRAMMING DEVELOPMENT MEETING
18:30 .... Universal Basic Income
Tue 26 17:00 .... Electronic Music Making for 10-18 year olds. By Konnect Music
18:45 .... Yoga
Thu 28 18:00 .... Star & Shadow Presents Instant DJ instruction For Inducted Volunteers
19:30 .... Little Joe never once gave it away - Andy Warhol's 'Heat'
Fri 29 12:00 .... Fix it Cafe
Sat 30 14:00 .... Byker Grave Bookings Presents: Byker Grave Festival 2019
DECEMBER
Sun 01 12:00 .... Fix it Cafe
12:00 .... Open 12pm - 5pm Sunday Cafe
12:00 .... New Volunteers Induction
19:30 .... Candy came from out on the island - Andy Warhol's 'Women in Revolt'
Mon 02 18:00 .... GENERAL MEETING. THE SOVEREIGN BODY
Tue 03 17:00 .... Electronic Music Making for 10-18 year olds. By Konnect Music
18:45 .... Yoga
Wed 04 19:30 .... Star And Shadow Cinema Presents Eyes Wide Open - screen your own short film on a big screen
Thu 05 20:00 .... Chop Socky Dojo Classic Martial Arts Movie Club
Fri 06 20:00 .... Acid Waxa Presents FREE LOVE w/ Goa Flashbacks + DJs Aka The Artists Formerly Known As Happy Meals!
Sat 07 18:00 .... Extinction Rebellion Fundraiser
19:30 .... Dial Code Santa Claus
Sun 08 12:00 .... Open 12pm - 5pm Sunday Cafe
12:00 .... New Volunteers Induction
14:00 .... Northern Alternative Film Foundation Presents SHOOT FIRST A Monthly Film Production Workshop
19:30 .... A Film In Support Of The Un Day To Eliminate Violence Against Women Rattlesnake
Mon 09 18:00 .... OPEN PROGRAMMING MEETING
Tue 10 17:00 .... Electronic Music Making for 10-18 year olds. By Konnect Music
Thu 12 17:00 .... After Instant Dj Instruction Comes... Instant DJ implementation For Instant Dj Alumni
Sun 15 11:00 .... Extinction Rebellion Local Meeting 11am-1pm
12:00 .... Craft open day and last minute Christmas gifts
12:00 .... Open 12pm - 5pm Sunday Cafe
15:00 .... Jazz North East And The Star And Shadow Present The Improvisers’ Workshop
19:30 .... Christmas At The Star And Shadow The Thin Man (1934) Christmas Can Be Murder
Mon 16 18:00 .... CARETAKING & PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT MEETING
Thu 19 19:30 .... Christmas At The Star And Shadow Gremlins (1984) Cult Comedy Horror With A Yuletide Setting
Sun 22 12:00 .... Open 12pm - 5pm Sunday Cafe
Sun 29 12:00 .... Open 12pm - 5pm Sunday Cafe
JANUARY 2020
Thu 02 19:00 .... Chop Socky Dojo Classic Martial Arts Movie Club
Sun 05 12:00 .... Extinction Rebellion Youth Meeting
Mon 06 18:00 .... OPEN MEETING
Sun 12 14:00 .... Northern Alternative Film Foundation Presents SHOOT FIRST A Monthly Film Production Workshop
Mon 13 18:00 .... OPEN PROGRAMMING MEETING
Mon 20 18:00 .... CARETAKING MEETING
Mon 27 18:00 .... PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT MEETING
FEBRUARY
Mon 03 18:00 .... OPEN MEETING
Sun 09 14:00 .... Northern Alternative Film Foundation Presents SHOOT FIRST A Monthly Film Production Workshop
Mon 10 18:00 .... OPEN PROGRAMMING MEETING
Mon 17 18:00 .... CARETAKING MEETING
Mon 24 18:00 .... PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT MEETING
MARCH
Mon 02 18:00 .... GENERAL MEETING. THE SOVERIGN BODY
Sun 08 14:00 .... Northern Alternative Film Foundation Presents SHOOT FIRST A Monthly Film Production Workshop
Mon 09 18:00 .... OPEN PROGRAMMING MEETING
Mon 23 18:00 .... PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT MEETING
Mon 30 18:00 .... PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT MEETING - SPECIAL
APRIL
Sun 12 14:00 .... Northern Alternative Film Foundation Presents SHOOT FIRST A Monthly Film Production Workshop
MAY
Fri 01 19:30 .... Star And Shadow Presents Lift to the Scaffold (Ascenseur pour l'échafaud) Featuring A Classic Jazz Soundtrack By Miles Davis
Sun 10 14:00 .... Northern Alternative Film Foundation Presents SHOOT FIRST A Monthly Film Production Workshop
JUNE
Sun 14 14:00 .... Northern Alternative Film Foundation Presents SHOOT FIRST A Monthly Film Production Workshop
JULY
Sun 12 14:00 .... Northern Alternative Film Foundation Presents SHOOT FIRST A Monthly Film Production Workshop
* cheap night