21/03/2025
Here's a not-so-quick between-issues chronological update of upcoming dates that didn't make it into issue 8. Plus a reminder that it's your last chance to catch The Feens (this cutting from Spy issue 3)... and they're not the only local band bowing out and throwing a final big do. Read on to find out more...
Sun 23 Mar, 6-8pm, Acoustic Sunday Session with Jesse Caine, Crescent Lounge – Covers and originals in a laid-back atmosphere. Food till 9pm. Free; The Crescent Lounge
Fri 28 Mar, 6.30pm, Open evening for Scarborough Yacht Club at the Lighthouse – Find out how to take up sailing and see inside the lighthouse, which is home to the Yacht Club. Bar, info, activities, tours of the lighthouse and an opportunity to sign up for a taster day of sailing the following afternoon (Sat 29). All welcome; enter by the door on the end of the building and go up the stairs. Free
Sat 29 Mar, 7.30-11.30pm, Jack Robertson album launch, Crescent Lounge – Celebrating the release of Jack’s original album, Danube Blues, written in Bratislava and inspired by folk and blues. Jack and his band – Lewis Ward and Joe Gardham on bass and drums – will perform the album from start to finish. Free
Sun 30 Mar, 6-8pm, Acoustic Sunday Session with Julia Wray and John Watton, Crescent Lounge – Excellent sax and guitar duo, ideal for winding down the weekend. Free
Mon 7 Apr, 10am, Sha-ka re-opens under new management – Fans of this superb Hawaiian-inspired cafe on York Place, started by Cherry Pashby and Stu Butler during the pandemic, will be excited to hear that new incumbents Tim and Ruth will continue to serve up tacos, poke bowls, delicious cakes and coffee; extending to five days a week (Fri-Tues). If you want to catch a last visit while Cherry and Stu are still there, hurry up – and you might need to book! Facebook Sha-ka Coffee House & Eatery
Sat 5 Apr, 7pm, Scarborough Spa, last chance to see The Feens – Spy listed this gig in the Mar/Apr issue, then bumped into a Feen on a night out to discover it is their final appearance. Expect a night of guitar-driven anthems and hometown spirit… for the last time. Supported by Sunbeam, The North and Bad Luck Brian, the latter of which has also announced their intention to split (see below). Fans of these ace Scarborough outfits had better stuff their pockets with hankies; could be an emotional night. From £15; scarboroughspa.co.uk
Sat 5 to 26 Apr, Wed-Sat, 11am-3pm, Gallery 6 – Len Hodgson: Wheeltracks Drawings and paintings in this intimate, friendly gallery and arty bookshop on Victoria Road.
Wed 9 Apr, 8.30pm, Music Night at the Leeds Arms. Oops... mistakenly listed in issue 8 as Tues 8. Free; Leeds Arms Scarborough
Sat 19 Apr, 9.45pm, Bad Luck Brian’s farewell gig at the Merchant – Better get in the door early – this will be heaving. Free; The Merchant Irish Bar
22 Apr, Summer term starts at Language for Fun – Learn from scratch or brush up on your French, Spanish or Italian in sociable, fun, relaxed adult groups with multilingual Alison Wraight in the centre of town. 07986 534709; [email protected]
Sat 26 Apr, 11am, Staxton Singers at Scarborough Market Hall – Uplifting four-part harmonies from this Scarborough choir – which celebrates 40 years this summer. Free; Staxton Singers
