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Ro Robertson: The Ribs Begin To Rise
Free
Three abstract artwork metal constructions made of right angled pieces standing on square tables.

Exhibitions

Ro Robertson: The Ribs Begin To Rise

Showing in Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art Main Gallery

21 Nov 2025 – 10 Jan 2026
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Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art

Celebration by David Hughes
Free

Exhibitions

Celebration by David Hughes

21 Nov – 20 Dec 2025
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Spotlight: Washington Open Exhibition 2025
Free

Exhibitions

Spotlight: Washington Open Exhibition 2025

21 Nov – 20 Dec 2025
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Robert McQueen Exhibition
Free

Exhibitions

Robert McQueen Exhibition

21 – 22 Nov 2025
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Jill McKnight: Past and Future Pact
Free
A painting of a number women working in a shipyard. The way they are dressed it appears it is set during the war. The painting consists of shades of blue for the women and a deep red hull for the ship.

Exhibitions

Jill McKnight: Past and Future Pact

Showing in Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art Collection Space

21 Nov 2025 – 10 Jan 2026
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Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art

Three Artists: Zac Weinberg, Joanna Manousis, and Anthony Amoako-Attah
Free
Three images split across a rectangle. Image one (left side) shows four glass tubes with african inspired patterns. At the top of each tube is a circular shape which is also patterned. The centre image show a green tinted glass object with a large light bulb fixed to the top, the right hand image shows rows of industrial glass and metal bulbs.

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Three Artists: Zac Weinberg, Joanna Manousis, and Anthony Amoako-Attah

Showing in the National Glass Centre Gallery, Balcony Gallery & Research Gallery.

21 Nov 2025 – 10 Jan 2026
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National Glass Centre

Adult workshops & Activities

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Oil Painting
A box of oil paint tubes with white lids.

Adult Workshops and Activities

Oil Painting

Fridays, 9:30am-11:30am
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Flameworked Christmas Decorations
Limited Availability
Beautiful clear glass Christmas decorations hang against a blue background. The decorations include three stars and two pendants.

Adult Workshops and Activities

Flameworked Christmas Decorations

21 Nov – 20 Dec 2025

16+

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National Glass Centre

Creative Age

Adult Workshops and Activities

Creative Age

Fridays, 1pm-3pm
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Make your own Christmas Bauble
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A red mottled glass Christmas bauble hangs on a tree, attached with a red ribbon. The tree has small white globe shaped lights on every branch.

Adult Workshops and Activities

Make your own Christmas Bauble

22 Nov – 20 Dec 2025

*Age 12+

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National Glass Centre

Chainmaille Bracelet Making
A chunky metal chainmaille bracelet with silvers, golds and blue

Adult Workshops and Activities

Chainmaille Bracelet Making

22 Nov 2025 – 04 Apr 2026

16+

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National Glass Centre

One Voice Community Choir

Adult Workshops and Activities

One Voice Community Choir

Tuesdays, 5:30pm-7pm
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Arts Centre Washington

Children & Young People’s Activities

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Mini Science Club
Two toddlers engage in science based activities whilst adults encourage.

Children and Young People's Activities

Mini Science Club

21 Nov 2025 – 13 Feb 2026

Ages 1 – 4

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Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Sleepy Trail
An illustration of a woman with flowing hair sleep on a moon. The sky is deep blue with white twinkling stars.

Children and Young People's Activities

Sleepy Trail

21 Nov 2025 – 31 Jan 2026

Ages 3+

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Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Washington Youth Theatre (Ages 8-12)

Children and Young People's Activities

Washington Youth Theatre (Ages 8-12)

Saturdays, 10am-12pm

8-12

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Arts Centre Washington

Right Track
Free

Children and Young People's Activities

Right Track

Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm

11-19

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Washington Youth Theatre (Ages 13-18)

Children and Young People's Activities

Washington Youth Theatre (Ages 13-18)

Saturdays, 12:30pm-2:30pm

13-18

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Saturday Art Club

Children and Young People's Activities

Saturday Art Club

Saturdays, 1pm-3pm

8+

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Theatre & Performance

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On Sycamore Gap

Theatre and Performance

On Sycamore Gap

27 Nov 2025

Suitable for all ages

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Annie Jr
Limited Availability

Theatre and Performance

Annie Jr

Sunderland Empire Academy presents

13 Dec 2025

8+

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The Addams Family Young@Part

Theatre and Performance

The Addams Family Young@Part

14 Dec 2025

Ages 8+

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Mixtape Mixmas
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Theatre and Performance

Mixtape Mixmas

Event Cancelled

Suitable for 14+

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Beauty and the Beast

Theatre and Performance

Beauty and the Beast

16 – 31 Jan 2026
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General Medical Emergency Ward 10

Theatre and Performance

General Medical Emergency Ward 10

25 Mar 2026

Ages 10+

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Film

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Autism Friendly & Relaxed Screenings: The Polar Express
Free

Films

Autism Friendly & Relaxed Screenings: The Polar Express

06 – 23 Dec 2025

Autistic children, young people, and adults

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Love Actually + Festive Tea

Films

Love Actually + Festive Tea

Part of Wednesday Matinees

17 Dec 2025

15+

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Film and Fun: The Muppets Christmas Carol

Films

Film and Fun: The Muppets Christmas Carol

Part of Film and Fun

20 Dec 2025

6+

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Music

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First Friday Folk
Free

Music

First Friday Folk

First Friday of the month, 1pm-4pm
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Special Events

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