LTP#11 presents

Bitter Greens, Tangled Roots

[Short}

Sun 8 June // 10:30

A telephone conversation between an expatriate brother and sister tackles the bitterness involved in being uprooted … [more]

LTP#11 presents

Lyd

Sun 8 June // 11:00

A story of a city that once connected Palestine to the world – what it once … [more]

CAFE OPEN EVERY SUNDAY 12 NOON - 4PM

Sun 8 June // 12:00
Sun 15 June // 12:00
Sun 22 June // 12:00
Sun 29 June // 12:00
Sun 6 July // 12:00
Sun 13 July // 12:00
Sun 20 July // 12:00
Sun 27 July // 12:00

Our Volunteer Run, Vegan Cafe is open every Sunday afternoon. Serving Organic, Fairtrade Coffee and Teas, … [more]

KNITTING CLUB - Woolly Mammoth

Sun 8 June // 12:00
Sun 15 June // 12:00
Sun 22 June // 12:00
Sun 29 June // 12:00
Sun 6 July // 12:00

KNITTING CLUB - Woolly Mammoth [more]

Art Club

Sun 8 June // 12:00
Sun 15 June // 12:00
Sun 22 June // 12:00
Sun 29 June // 12:00
Sun 6 July // 12:00
Sun 13 July // 12:00
Sun 20 July // 12:00
Sun 27 July // 12:00

*NEWS* Art Club on Sunday 7th June will begin with a drawing workshop from 12:00, perfect … [more]

LTP#11 presents

All and Nothing

Sun 8 June // 14:00

This documentary is about the late artist Li Yuan-Chia and his journey from China, Taiwan, Italy, … [more]

Creative Writing

Creative Writing

Sun 8 June // 14:00
Sun 15 June // 14:00
Sun 29 June // 14:00
Sun 6 July // 14:00
Sun 13 July // 14:00
Sun 20 July // 14:00
Sun 27 July // 14:00

Free, sociable, writing group. Composed of beginners and pros alike! [more]

Star and Shadow presents

The Shout

Sun 8 June // 19:30

The mysterious Crossley (Alan Bates) hijacks the life of an experimental sound artist, Anthony (John Hurt), … [more]

Star and Shadow

Open Programming meeting

online and in the building

Mon 9 June // 18:00
Mon 14 July // 18:00
Mon 8 September // 18:00
Mon 13 October // 18:00
Mon 10 November // 18:00
Mon 8 December // 18:00
Mon 12 January // 18:00
Mon 9 February // 18:00
Mon 9 March // 18:00

[more]

Fixit cafe

Wed 11 June // 18:00 *
Wed 9 July // 18:00 *
Wed 10 September // 18:00 *

Fixit Cafe alongside the Community Kitchen will help you fix your broken stuff in a free, … [more]

Celebrating its 30th anniversary...

Tank Girl

Thu 12 June // 19:30

Who says girls don't like big guns? [more]

VOLUNTEER INDUCTION

Sat 14 June // 13:00

Star and Shadow is 100% run by volunteers. We'd love you to join us. More details … [more]

Star and Shadow presents

Lez Pop

A Multimedia Celebration of Lesbian and Sapphic Pop Culture

Sat 14 June // 20:00

Lez Pop is a multimedia celebration of lesbian (in its broader term, sapphic) pop culture: music, … [more]

in the car park

PLANT SALE 11AM-3PM

Sun 15 June // 11:00

DONATIONS OF PLANTS NEEDED IN JUNE 2025. [more]

Sunday, 15th June 2025

THE STAR AND SHADOW ANNUAL INDOOR/OUTDOOR MARKET & PLANT SALE 11AM - 3PM

Sun 15 June // 11:00

Bric-a-brac, arts, crafts, second hand clothes, books, collectibles, household items, a treasure trove of bounty to … [more]

Star and Shadow

Caretaking meeting

online and in the building

Mon 16 June // 18:00
Mon 21 July // 18:00
Mon 20 October // 18:00
Mon 17 November // 18:00
Mon 15 December // 18:00
Mon 19 January // 18:00
Mon 16 February // 18:00
Mon 16 March // 18:00

[more]

The Love Witch

Thu 19 June // 19:30

Meet Elaine, a witch who loves men to death... literally! [more]

Board Game Club

Sat 21 June // 12:00

Board Game club - 3rd Saturday of every month till June Bring your own game to … [more]

Climate Action Week Film and Q&A

Demain, La Vallée/Tomorrow, the Valley

Sat 21 June // 19:30

French documentary exploring community action alongside climate researchers. Confronted with the reality of climate change, the … [more]

Fractal Nights presents...

Solstice

DJs, live electronic performances and AV, powered by the Cranked Soundsystem

Sat 21 June // 21:00

Not-for-profit psychedelic collective Fractal Nights debuts are the Star and Shadow. For the past 6 years, … [more]

RE-JIG SEWING WORKSHOP WITH ROSI

Sun 22 June // 12:00
Sun 20 July // 12:00

Learn skills to repair, alter, recycle or decorate all kinds of clothes and household fabrics into … [more]

Projectionist Training

Sun 22 June // 12:00

Training for inducted volunteers only! Want to learn how to project a film at the star … [more]

STARCADE

...Keeps Going!

Sun 22 June // 16:00

The world's most sinister text file will be plugged back in - at least 3 more … [more]

Star and Shadow

Programme Development Meeting

online and in the building

Mon 23 June // 18:00
Mon 28 July // 18:00
Mon 22 September // 18:00
Mon 27 October // 18:00
Mon 24 November // 18:00
Mon 26 January // 18:00
Mon 23 February // 18:00
Mon 23 March // 18:00

[more]

The Line We Crossed

Film Length: 110 minutes - followed by Q&A

Mon 23 June // 19:00

A British story of dissent told from the frontlines from the perspective of the climate activists. [more]

Star and Shadow Presents: Under The Influence with support from Gum Disease and Jade Mia Broadhead

Thu 26 June // 19:30

#FemPunk storms the Star and Shadow as UNDER THE INFLUENCE finally play our stage. Hailing from … [more]

Cafe Open Every Last Saturday of the Month

Sat 28 June // 10:30

Our Volunteer Run, Vegan Cafe is open every last Saturday of the month 10:30 am to … [more]

Last Saturday of the month at 11am

Family Film Club - Free Kids Film

Sat 28 June // 11:00

A family/kids film every last Saturday of the month! Come be surprised by what we chose … [more]

A Film for Pride

And Then We Danced

Sun 29 June // 19:30

Merab falls for a fellow dancer in a tender love story set in conservative Tbilisi. [more]

Twilight Cafe

Wed 2 July // 19:00

Sick of spending evenings in loud pubs/bars/clubs? Why not come down to our twilight cafe... [more]

Open Meeting

Mon 7 July // 18:00
Mon 1 September // 18:00
Mon 3 November // 18:00
Mon 5 January // 18:00
Mon 2 February // 18:00

[more]

Anarchists Against Apartheid:

Palestine Red Crescent and Scotswood 3 Fundraiser

brought to you by NEAG

Sat 19 July // 19:30

Gaydar - Nadine Hurley - Elijah Oak - Ellen Moss Fundraiser gig for Palestinian Red Crescent … [more]

Star and Shadow Cinema presents…

'Venezuelan Communes' and 'Great Housing Mission' + Q&A

Followed by Q&A from the filmmakers

Thu 31 July // 19:30

This documentary interviews leading communal activists in Venezuela, showcasing some of the concrete advances that have … [more]

In the building

General Meeting (Sovereign Body)

and online

Mon 6 October // 18:00
Mon 1 December // 18:00
Mon 2 March // 18:00

[more]

JUNE 2025

Sun 08 10:30 .... Ltp#11 Presents Bitter Greens, Tangled Roots [Short}

11:00 .... Ltp#11 Presents Lyd

12:00 .... CAFE OPEN EVERY SUNDAY 12 NOON - 4PM

12:00 .... KNITTING CLUB - Woolly Mammoth

12:00 .... Art Club

14:00 .... Ltp#11 Presents All and Nothing

14:00 .... Creative Writing Creative Writing

19:30 .... Star And Shadow Presents The Shout

Mon 09 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Open Programming meeting Online And In The Building

Wed 11 18:00 .... Star & Shadow Cinema Co-Op Community Kitchen Solidarity Not Charity!

18:00 .... Fixit cafe *

Thu 12 18:00 .... Cafe Induction

19:30 .... Celebrating Its 30th Anniversary... Tank Girl

Sat 14 13:00 .... VOLUNTEER INDUCTION

20:00 .... Star And Shadow Presents Lez Pop A Multimedia Celebration Of Lesbian And Sapphic Pop Culture

Sun 15 11:00 .... In The Car Park PLANT SALE 11AM-3PM

11:00 .... Sunday, 15th June 2025 THE STAR AND SHADOW ANNUAL INDOOR/OUTDOOR MARKET & PLANT SALE 11AM - 3PM

12:00 .... CAFE OPEN EVERY SUNDAY 12 NOON - 4PM

12:00 .... KNITTING CLUB - Woolly Mammoth

12:00 .... Art Club

14:00 .... Creative Writing Creative Writing

19:30 .... Looking Into The Sky... Nostalgia for the Light ...And Reckoning With Pinochet's Chile

Mon 16 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Caretaking meeting Online And In The Building

Thu 19 19:30 .... The Love Witch

Fri 20 19:00 .... A Documentary Project Commissioned By Tipping Point Uk, Defra's Farming In Protected Landscape Programme, And Supported By The North Pennines National Landscape Team. Film Screening - Leaving it Better

Sat 21 12:00 .... Board Game Club

19:30 .... Climate Action Week Film And Q&A Demain, La Vallée/Tomorrow, the Valley

21:00 .... Fractal Nights Presents... Solstice Djs, Live Electronic Performances And Av, Powered By The Cranked Soundsystem

Sun 22 12:00 .... CAFE OPEN EVERY SUNDAY 12 NOON - 4PM

12:00 .... KNITTING CLUB - Woolly Mammoth

12:00 .... Art Club

12:00 .... RE-JIG SEWING WORKSHOP WITH ROSI

12:00 .... Projectionist Training

16:00 .... STARCADE ...Keeps Going!

19:30 .... A Film For Pride THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT As Gorgeous And Outrageous As Ever In A Brand New Frock

Mon 23 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Programme Development Meeting Online And In The Building

19:00 .... The Line We Crossed Film Length: 110 Minutes - Followed By Q&A

Thu 26 19:30 .... A Film For Pride 2025 Psycho Beach Party The Most Fun You’Ll Ever Have… Going Insane!

19:30 .... Star and Shadow Presents: Under The Influence with support from Gum Disease and Jade Mia Broadhead

Sat 28 10:30 .... Cafe Open Every Last Saturday of the Month

11:00 .... Last Saturday Of The Month At 11am Family Film Club - Free Kids Film

Sun 29 12:00 .... CAFE OPEN EVERY SUNDAY 12 NOON - 4PM

12:00 .... KNITTING CLUB - Woolly Mammoth

12:00 .... Art Club

14:00 .... Creative Writing Creative Writing

19:30 .... A Film For Pride And Then We Danced

JULY

Tue 01 18:00 .... Cafe induction

Wed 02 18:00 .... Community Kitchen: Collective Meeting

19:00 .... Twilight Cafe

Thu 03 19:30 .... Star And Shadow Cinema Presents… The Swimmer When You Talk About "The Swimmer" Will You Talk About Yourself?

19:30 .... The Star & Shadow Film Quiz

Sun 06 12:00 .... CAFE OPEN EVERY SUNDAY 12 NOON - 4PM

12:00 .... KNITTING CLUB - Woolly Mammoth

12:00 .... Art Club

14:00 .... Creative Writing Creative Writing

19:30 .... Star And Shadow Presents The Seventh Seal A Cinematic Classic

Mon 07 18:00 .... Open Meeting

Wed 09 18:00 .... Star & Shadow Cinema Co-Op Community Kitchen Solidarity Not Charity!

18:00 .... Fixit cafe *

Thu 10 19:30 .... 'The Lubitsch Touch' Trouble in Paradise Light Sexy Funny

Sat 12 19:00 .... Early Night Clubbing Last Bus Home (Come On Dance With Me)

Sun 13 12:00 .... CAFE OPEN EVERY SUNDAY 12 NOON - 4PM

12:00 .... Art Club

14:00 .... Creative Writing Creative Writing

19:30 .... A Musical Classic Show Boat (1936)

Mon 14 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Open Programming meeting Online And In The Building

Sat 19 19:30 .... Anarchists Against Apartheid: Palestine Red Crescent and Scotswood 3 Fundraiser Brought To You By Neag

Sun 20 12:00 .... CAFE OPEN EVERY SUNDAY 12 NOON - 4PM

12:00 .... Art Club

12:00 .... RE-JIG SEWING WORKSHOP WITH ROSI

14:00 .... Creative Writing Creative Writing

19:30 .... Mike Leigh's Secrets and Lies 1996 Palme D'Or At Cannes

Mon 21 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Caretaking meeting Online And In The Building

Thu 24 19:30 .... The Star & Shadow Presents... The Hitcher (1986) Never Pick Up A Stranger...

Sun 27 12:00 .... CAFE OPEN EVERY SUNDAY 12 NOON - 4PM

12:00 .... Art Club

14:00 .... Creative Writing Creative Writing

17:00 .... An Agatha Christie Double-Bill MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS & DEATH ON THE NILE Enjoy Two Star Studded Mysteries For The Price Of One!

Mon 28 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Programme Development Meeting Online And In The Building

Thu 31 19:30 .... Star And Shadow Cinema Presents… 'Venezuelan Communes' and 'Great Housing Mission' + Q&A Followed By Q&A From The Filmmakers

SEPTEMBER

Mon 01 18:00 .... Open Meeting

Mon 08 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Open Programming meeting Online And In The Building

Wed 10 18:00 .... Fixit cafe *

Mon 15 18:00 .... Star And Shadow AGM. Annual General Meeting & Caretaking Online And In The Building

Mon 22 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Programme Development Meeting Online And In The Building

OCTOBER

Mon 06 18:00 .... In The Building General Meeting (Sovereign Body) And Online

Mon 13 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Open Programming meeting Online And In The Building

Mon 20 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Caretaking meeting Online And In The Building

Mon 27 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Programme Development Meeting Online And In The Building

NOVEMBER

Mon 03 18:00 .... Open Meeting

Mon 10 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Open Programming meeting Online And In The Building

Mon 17 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Caretaking meeting Online And In The Building

Mon 24 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Programme Development Meeting Online And In The Building

DECEMBER

Mon 01 18:00 .... In The Building General Meeting (Sovereign Body) And Online

Mon 08 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Open Programming meeting Online And In The Building

Mon 15 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Caretaking meeting Online And In The Building

JANUARY 2026

Mon 05 18:00 .... Open Meeting

Mon 12 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Open Programming meeting Online And In The Building

Wed 14 18:00 .... Star & Shadow Cinema Co-Op Community Kitchen Solidarity Not Charity!

Mon 19 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Caretaking meeting Online And In The Building

Mon 26 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Programme Development Meeting Online And In The Building

FEBRUARY

Mon 02 18:00 .... Open Meeting

Mon 09 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Open Programming meeting Online And In The Building

Mon 16 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Caretaking meeting Online And In The Building

Mon 23 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Programme Development Meeting Online And In The Building

MARCH

Mon 02 18:00 .... In The Building General Meeting (Sovereign Body) And Online

Mon 09 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Open Programming meeting Online And In The Building

Mon 16 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Caretaking meeting Online And In The Building

Mon 23 18:00 .... Star And Shadow Programme Development Meeting Online And In The Building

 

* cheap night