Tees Life Tees Life issue 2 | Page 8

What’s ON Send us your event details to: [email protected] JULY ORANGE PIP MARKET The last Saturday of every month is a date for food and culture-lovers' diaries alike as a shiny artisan food market takes hold in the heart of Middlesbrough. Inspired by the likes of Maltby Street Market in London and Brooklyn Flea Market in New York City. Where: Bedford and Baker Street, Middlesbrough When: Saturday July 29, 12noon-7pm Cost: Free Book: Not required REDCAR TRIATHLON See the competitors battle it out in the sea, on bikes and on their feet at they compete in a 750m open water swim, followed by a 20k bike race and 5k run along Redcar's regenerated seafront. This event is also a European championship qualifier. Where: Redcar Esplanade When: Sunday July 30, from 10am Cost: Free Book: Not required SALTBURN FOOD FESTIVAL Saltburn Food Festival is for food lovers, serious shoppers and those who just like to browse. Come and enjoy the ambience on the streets as chefs entertain you in the open air demonstration kitchen, eat al fresco from pop-up cafes and street food stalls. Enjoy the myriad of festival fringe activities happening around the town. Where: Milton Street, Saltburn When: Sunday July 30, from 10am-6pm Cost: Free Book: Not required AUGUST STOCKTON INTERNATIONAL RIVERSIDE FESTIVAL (SIRF) Be prepared to be intrigued, entertained, puzzled, moved and made to laugh out loud as the Stockton International Riverside Festival celebrates 30 years of SIRF. With more than 100 shows, five UK premieres, daredevil flaming high wire acts, the biggest community carnival in the Tees Valley, theatre, dance, circus and much more. Where: Stockton When: Thurs Aug 3 to Sun Aug 6 Cost: Free Book: Not required 8 CLUBLAND ON THE BEACH For a full day of clubland action including special guests Alice Deejay, Darren Styles and Ultrabeat to name a few. This one will make the shores bounce! Where: Majuba Beach, Redcar When: Friday August 4, 2-11pm Cost: £20/£25 Book: Online at skiddle.com GREASE – DRIVE-IN CINEMA Round up your friends for a fun evening, with a touch of nostalgia from Sandy and Danny! Experience the singing and dancing world of ‘Grease’, as the sun sets on the exquisite parkland of Wynyard Hall. Sound is accessed via an FM frequency on your car radio. Food and refreshments available to purchase onsite Where: Wynyard Hall When: Friday August 11, from 8pm Cost: £18 per adult Book: Online at wynyardhall.co.uk BILLINGHAM FESTIVAL OF WORLD DANCE Billingham Festival of World Dance features a line-up of outstanding dance and music companies from all corners of the globe, full of joie de vivre and vibrancy. Where: Billingham Forum When: Friday August 19, 7.30pm Cost: £18 all seats Book: Online at forumtheatrebillingham. co.uk or box office 01642 552663 STOCKTON RIVER RAT RACE The River Rat Race is a 10k or 5k race with a twist – swim, wade, crawl, climb, jump, splash and run around this urban obstacle course. Join over 1,000 Rat Racers on the start line for this wet ‘n’ wild unique running course, linking together many special water and shore based activities. The 5k and 10k courses both follow the same outbound route, taking in the Tees Barrage, HM Bark Endeavour and the White Water Centre. Where: Stockton Riverside When: Saturday August 19 Cost: From £28 per adult Book: Online at ratrace.com/ stocktonriverratrace HARDWICK LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL The North-East’s biggest music festival features a whole host of big names including Ocean Colour Scene, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Peter Doherty, Soul II Soul, Buzzcocks, Gabrielle, Cattle and Cane, The Brand New Heavies and The Bootleg Beates. There’s also local act, DJs, comedians and pop-up restaurants. The nutty boys Madness play the same venue the previous evening but separate booking is required. Where: Hardwick Park When: Saturday August 19 Cost: Adults £49, 13-17 year-olds £15, 13 and under £8. Book: Online at hardwicklive.co.uk