HERE'S our list of the 10 best things to do this weekend, from Friday, July 29 until Sunday, July 31.
1 ABBA Drag Bottomless Brunch Comes To Newcastle
When?
Saturday, July 30
Where?
Howlers
Drag queen duo Cynthia Road and Spank perform hours of ABBA classics alongside disco hits from the 1970's and 1980's, mixed by Howler's resident DJ.
Dress up is encouraged and with brunch, bottomless cocktails and an afterparty on the outdoor Terrace Tequila Bar, it will make the weekend a party to remember.
2 The Lost Spells: Listening to a Landscape of Voices
When?
Saturday, July 30
Where?
The Sill: Landscape Discovery Centre
A new exhibition explores the natural world and the creatures that live in it, and features original artwork, soundscapes and interactive experiences.
3 Coasteering Adventure
When?
Sunday, July 31
Where?
Eyemouth
High Tide Adventure Company offers coasteering - an adrenaline-packed journey along a coastline, involving a number of different skills to traverse along the land and through the sea.
Push yourself to scramble, climb, swim and jump in the water.
Available for all abilities and anyone above the age of 12.
4 Scoop Music Festival
When?
Friday, July 29 to Saturday, July 30
Where?
Burnhopeside Hall, Durham
Set in a Grade II* Listed Building of Historical Interest, Scoop Music Festival will bring new and emerging local talent to a peaceful festival, surrounded by 18 acres of gardens.
5 The Floyd Effect - The Pink Floyd Show
When?
Friday, July 29
Where?
Queen's Hall
The band will spotlight Pink Floyd's 1987 multiplatinum release, A Momentary Lapse Of Reason, plus a complete performance of The Dark Side Of The Moon.
6 Extraordinary Exploration – The Edwardian Discovery Of Coria
When?
Sunday, July 31
Where?
Corbridge Roman Town
Between 1906 and 1914, excavations at Corbridge uncovered the well-preserved remains of the most northerly town in Roman Britain.
The exhibition will explore both the discovery of the site, and the story of the local labourers who worked hard to uncover the site's secrets.
7 Corbridge Chamber Music Festival
When?
From Thursday, July 28 until Saturday, July 30
Where?
St Andrews Church
Amateur musicians can play alongside professional artists, and various celebrated musicians have been confirmed to play, including the Elias String Quartet.
8 Noah Lawson: "When The Night Goes To Sleep" Album Launch Gig
When?
Friday, July 29
Where?
Core Music Hexham
Celebrating the launch of his album, Noah Lawson will be joined by local musicians to perform his original music.
Tickets are free but must be booked in advance.
9 Dr Who: Classic Movie Double Bill
When?
Sunday, July 31
Where?
The Forum Cinema
Featuring the legendary Peter Cushing as everyone's favourite timelord, Gordon Flemyng's classic Dr Who movies, Dr Who and the Daleks (1965) and Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (1966), have been restored in 4K and are being presented as a double bill in cinemas.
10 Kielder Forest's Lakeside Way
When?
Saturday, July 30
Where?
Kielder Water and Forest Park
The 27-mile Lakeside Way walk has reopened fully for the first time since Storm Arwen wrecked havoc across the nature reserve.
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