Featured Events in Newtownards in May, 2025 (June Updated)

Come join us for a morning of fun and friendship at the Ark open farm. Along with meeting all the animals (both big and small) we’ll get to have fun in both the indoor and outdoor play areas including: Guided tour of the farmyard area Animal handling session: meeting lots of our small animals Reptile session: meeting some of our more exotic residents Animal feeding Fairy-tale forest and Jurassic Ark (Dinosaur exhibit) – self led visit to the forest. Use of play facilities – 2 large outdoor play areas, indoor tractor area & jumping pillow (weather dependant) Light refreshments will be provided for a break. The event is for children and young people with epilepsy aged up to 16 and their families. For parents and guardians, this will be a great opportunity to meet and share experiences with other parents. Admission is £10 per family and booking is essential to reserve your family’s spot. Additional information · This is entrance to the farm including all activities with light refreshments provided at a break at 11.30. Unfortunately lunch wont be provided but feel free to take your own pack lunch. There is Our Cottage Café is open every day, serving a delicious selection of hot and cold food and drinks, also have our Horse Box coffee truck and our Ice Cream Hut for cool snacks, ice cream and drinks. Please ensure that children are dressed appropriately for the activities. Parents must supervise their children at all times. Please note that for health and safety reasons, only children registered to attend will be allowed to join us on the day. We expect this event to be extremely popular and become fully booked. Please only book a space if you are sure that you can attend. Health & Safety at the Farm - Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after you have touched animals, fences or other surfaces in animal areas. - Supervise children closely to make sure they wash their hands thoroughly. - Don't use gels or wipes instead of washing hands with soap and water. Gels and wipes do not remove E.coli that is in dirt. - Never kiss farm animals or allow children to put their faces close to them. - Ensure all cuts/grazes are covered. - Only consume food in designated areas. - Do not eat or drink anything (including sweets, crisps, dummies/bottles) while touching animals or walking around the farm. - Don't put hands on faces or fingers in mouths while petting animals or walking around the farm. The event is free to attend, but booking is essential to reserve your place. This event is open to anyone who has a family member or loved one that lives with epilepsy. If you have any queries about this event or want more information on how we can support your family, please contact familysupportni@epilepsy.org.uk or call 02890184016 Information Source: Epilepsy Action - Northern Ireland | eventbrite

Experience the electrifying energy of "The Elvis Spectacular" featuring Ciaran Houlihan and his talented live band at Queens Hall in Newtownards. Get ready for a night filled with timeless hits and unforgettable performances on May 16, 2025. Don't miss this incredible event that pays tribute to the legendary King of Rock 'n' Roll. Tickets are priced at £22, offering an affordable opportunity to witness a spectacular show that will transport you back to the golden era of music. Join us for an evening of entertainment that will leave you all shook up!

After making a lasting impression with an exceptional solo career, acclaimed artist and composer Morgan Roussel is poised to return to the limelight with a project that matches his bold ambitions. This new work, hailed as the most accomplished of his career and profoundly universal, reflects a rare artistic daring. With outstanding technical mastery and a unique sensitivity, Morgan Roussel pushes beyond the usual boundaries of musical composition. On stage, accompanied by two musicians, he also steps into the role of orchestrator, steering this creation as a true artistic rebirth. As the musical heir to Michel Petrucciani, he now asserts a distinctive sound, marked more than ever by its intensity and individuality. Supported by National Lottery Good Causes through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Information Source: Portico | eventbrite

Treat the moms in your life to a night of hilarious comedy featuring some of the funniest female comedians around. Enjoy stand-up from the incredible Jody Sloane , plus the dynamic mother-daughter duo Kathe Farris & Jesse Farris , as they share their witty takes on the joys and challenges of motherhood. Whether you’re a mom, celebrating a mom, or just love great comedy, this event is the perfect way to make Mother’s Day extra special. Space is limited – get your tickets today! 7:15pm- Doors Open 8:00pm- Show Begins Make the Most of Your Visit: Dining: We recommend dining at our on-site Americus Restaurant before the event; reservations are highly suggested for 5:30pm! Click here to make a reservation. Wine Tastings : Before the event, visit our Tasting Room to taste a flight of LaBelle wines – no reservation required! Click here for our current hours. Golf & Mini Golf: Play a round of golf at The Links golf course, or a round of mini-golf at Mini-Links prior to the event! Click here for additional information. About Comedian Kathe Farris : Kathe Farris is a Boston-based stay-at-home mom, stand-up comedian, and snack cake enthusiast. She hit the comedy scene a little late in life with a different point of view and killer material. After becoming a Comic-in-Residence at The Comedy Studio and a finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival, she recently released her national debut with a Dry Bar Comedy Special as well as her album “Have you seen this woman” available anywhere you get your music, comedy and podcasts. With an eye for detail and an understated edge that speaks to grandparents and frat bros alike, Kathe performs regularly at everything from corporate events to a basement show full of hipsters (one time, went great). Her weekly show, Farris and Friends Comedy Hour, even became “The Boston Globe’s Critics Choice.” They didn’t give her a plaque so she made one. She’ll show you later. For more information about Kathe or just want to chat about snack cakes check out: www.kathefarris.com About Comedian Jody Sloane: Sloane cut her entertainment teeth doing her sit-down schtick as a cheeky conductor on the Boston duck tours. Her duck tour experience was the perfect tee up to becoming a standup comedian. She’s now a regular at esteemed comedy venues from New York to Maine and has been featured in several comedy festivals, including Laugh Your Asheville Off, Boston Comedy Festival, and The Women In Comedy Festival. About Comedian Jesse Farris: Shut-in by day, lukewarm comedian by night, Jesse Farris has been performing stand-up comedy around Boston since the age of seventeen. Her sharp, “off-kilter” wit has been known to delight audiences and concern doctors everywhere (she never quite healed from that second concussion). She was a semi-finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival and can be seen on stages such as The Off Cabot, The Rex Theatre, and Don’t Tell. Registration & Venue Details: A full bar will be available throughout the evening for purchase of wine, cocktails, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. Only small snacks will be available for purchase within the event space. This event has unassigned seating facing the main stage in our Vineyard Ballroom at LaBelle Winery Derry. Click here to View Images of Past Performances in our Vineyard Ballroom. Comedy shows do not have an intermission. Questions about Attending the Performance? CLICK HERE to view our FAQ Page. You’ll find quick answers to common questions, and all other essential information to make your experience seamless and enjoyable! Cancellation Policy: All Ticket purchases are final and Non-Refundable. The value of your tickets may be transferred to another LaBelle Public Event up until 10 days prior to the event date. No transfers are permitted within 10 days of the event date. Tickets may be used by someone else if you cannot attend. Date: May 08, 2025 Start time: 07:15 p.m. EDT End time: 09:30 p.m. EDT Venue: LaBelle Winery Derry - 14 Route 111, Derry, NH 03038 Phone: (603) 672-9898 ext 113 Email: Tickets@LaBelleWinery.com Information Source: LaBelle Winery | eventbrite

How to Leverage Events in Your Marketing To Boost Your Business Growth Events create opportunities for deeper connections, increased visibility, and memorable experiences. Every company wants to develop that connection with their customers (and potential customers) so that they can drive sales, improve retention and create a more robust business. But there is more to delivering exceptional events than just booking a room and hoping people will show up. Find out how you can make the most of events for your business growth. About the Speaker Treena Clarke is the Founder of Invent Event and has 25 years experience in leading marketing teams and designing events for a range of businesses Information Source: Ards Business Hub | eventbrite

Ever wondered just how Voces8 make that utterly distinctive and classically beautiful sound? Now is your chance to find out and to give it a go. We are delighted that, before recital in Portico, the Voces8 team will hold a workshop on the unique Voces8 singing method. This workshop is not aimed at the trained singer but, rather, it is aimed at everyone who just wants to learn and to sing better. Join us for this amazing Voces8 Foundation workshop and be inspired and then come along, in the evening, to their concert and hear them in action. Information Source: Portico | eventbrite

A traditional Irish folk and ballad band, The Kilkennys are noted for their dynamic arrangements, energetic performances and charisma! Picking up the mantle left by acts such as The Dubliners and The Clancy Brothers, the 4 piece group continue to conquer tour circuits in Europe and the U.S. In the past years The Kilkennys have shared the stage with renowned Irish artists such as Shane McGowan, Sharron Shannon and Finbar Furey. Continuing their hectic tour schedule 2016 saw the band perform on the main stage at Milwaukee Irish Fest - the largest Irish Festival in the world. “The Kilkennys are a great band upholding the Irish Folk/Ballad tradition with a contemporary style. Matching the passion & stories with these songs. The Kilkennys live is a fantastic show ” - Barry Stapleton, Milwaukee Irish Fest The band was established between schoolmates and began touring the length and breadth of Ireland in 1998. In 2008 they decided to name themselves ‘The Kilkennys' after their beloved home, Kilkenny City. Now based in South East Ireland, the group have evolved through the years and are anchored by founding members Davey Cashin (vocals, mandolin, banjo, guitar, whistles), Tommy Mackey (bass, acoustic guitar, vocals), and Mick Martin (bodhran, uilleann pipes, low whistles, guitar, vocals). After releasing their live album and DVD ‘Meet The Kilkennys’, Radio and TV appearance soon followed, which included RTE’s Late Late Show, where they preformed their single ‘Shine on Kilkenny’ , an original song released to coincide with Kilkenny winning All Ireland hurling final for a forth year in a row, a sporting celebration also headlined by The Kilkennys. Their much acclaimed studio album ‘The Colour Of Freedom’ (2014) features a mix of original material and well known ballads like 'Rocky Road to Dublin’ and ‘South Australia’. The strong connection between the band and their music is showcased in this album, with compelling musicianship and pristine vocal harmonies. Seeking to preserve their status for re-introducing Irish folk and ballads to a young audience while capturing the hearts of the more seasoned traditional music lover, The Kilkennys embark on their new show featuring new material, set to be released later in the year. The bands popularity continues to grow with every energy filled, toe tapping and hand clapping night of entertainment. Information Source: Portico | eventbrite