Constellation Wall Launch with Victoria Millar National Museums NI

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

The banana bunch at Portview invites you to the official launch of the constellation wall at our living museums in Banana Block! We are delighted to have Victoria Millar, one of the senior Curators at National Museums NI to present to you her exploration on the history of Belfast and its Bananas Sign up with… Continue reading Constellation Wall Launch with Victoria Millar National Museums NI

Shed the Skin of 2021 New Year’s Eve Party

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

After two outstanding parties, The Night Institute and Banana Block team up again this New Years Eve to ring in 2022 in East Belfast's exciting new event space at Portview Mill. The Night Institute DJ's are joined by rising talent, KEM in the Banana Ring with world-class sound and immersive visuals. Banana Bar by Criterion… Continue reading Shed the Skin of 2021 New Year’s Eve Party

£15

Love is in the Leaves – Sustainable Fashion Weekend with Another World & Haru

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Come and get your sustainable fashion fix at our very special event featuring the vintage and contemporary collections of both Portview residents Haru (Help and Reuse), and the pop up SWAP SHOP from Another World Belfast CIC as they fundraise to build projects that help both people and planet.

Free

Love is in the Leaves – Sustainable Fashion Weekend with Another World & Haru

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Come and get your sustainable fashion fix at our very special event featuring the vintage and contemporary collections of both Portview residents Haru (Help and Reuse), and the pop up SWAP SHOP from Another World Belfast CIC as they fundraise to build projects that help both people and planet.

Free

IWD22 ‘Hear My Voice, Hear Her Voice, Hear Our Voice: The Creative Work of Survivors of Domestic Abuse’

What's the Story 310 Newtownards Road, United Kingdom

Banana Block and Portview are proud to be hosting  ‘Hear My Voice, Hear Her Voice, Hear Our Voice: The Creative Work of Survivors of Domestic Abuse’ to coincide with International Women’s Day 2022. This honest and thought-provoking pop-up art exhibition features pieces by women who’ve been supported by Women’s Aid throughout Northern Ireland including paintings,… Continue reading IWD22 ‘Hear My Voice, Hear Her Voice, Hear Our Voice: The Creative Work of Survivors of Domestic Abuse’

Free

Eastside Arts Festival 2022 : Looking Through You: Gerald Dawe in Conversation with Anthony Toner

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

In association with Sound Advice Records Music is a strong thread that runs through the life of the poet Gerald Dawe and was an integral part of his early inspiration. In this fascinating and insightful conversation with songwriter Anthony Toner, the celebrated poet and essayist will discuss the music and influences that forged his awakening… Continue reading Eastside Arts Festival 2022 : Looking Through You: Gerald Dawe in Conversation with Anthony Toner

£10

Sunday Social Soul

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Everyone welcome to a special Sunday Yoga Brunch at the iconic Banana Block at Portview Trade Centre in East Belfast with Colektiv Yoga.  We'll generate good vibes with a Soulful Sunday Flow with Rachael Jervis, accompanied by Elizabeth serving fresh tunes.  This is followed by blissful crystal-bowl meditation with Aideen Carmichael.  Let's get social after… Continue reading Sunday Social Soul

£20

Portview Christmas Market

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Little Fox Events is back with their popular Christmas market and it is bigger and better than ever. This year’s festivities will take place at Portview Trade Centre on the Newtownards Road starting with a night time market from 6pm to 10pm on Saturday 17th December and continuing from 12pm to 4pm on Sunday 18th December.… Continue reading Portview Christmas Market

Portview Christmas Market

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Little Fox Events is back with their popular Christmas market and it is bigger and better than ever. This year’s festivities will take place at Portview Trade Centre on the Newtownards Road starting with a night time market from 6pm to 10pm on Saturday 17th December and continuing from 12pm to 4pm on Sunday 18th December.… Continue reading Portview Christmas Market