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

Intro to yoga – with Emma from Zenbear @ What’s the Story

What's the Story 310 Newtownards Road, United Kingdom

The talented Emma Hart, founder of our sponsors @zenbearyoga is trained in Ashtanga vinyasa and will carry out a gentle Sunday afternoon session suitable for beginners to try something new in a safe and welcoming environment. No experience or equipment necessary, simply dress comfortably! -- Valentines Weekend at What's the Story ‘Love and Compassion’ themed… Continue reading Intro to yoga – with Emma from Zenbear @ What’s the Story

Sundays at Banana Block – Jess Brien

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

The gorgeus sounds of Jess Brien and her band - they play a back catalogue of modern classics with a soulful and jazz twist. Jess and her band have a regular residency at Rita's. Food by Bodega Bagels, The Hatch, and Melter. Drinks by Banana Bar!

Free
Event Series Wake Up Sessions – Jump Jiggle & Jive

Wake Up Sessions – Jump Jiggle & Jive

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Remember all the best things happen when there is music and dancing! Young children are invited onto the dance floor, There will be lots of colourful dance props, dancing games and activities. The music is toe tapping and exciting so that no one wants to stay still for long! Booking required follow the ticket link… Continue reading Wake Up Sessions – Jump Jiggle & Jive

£5.90
Event Series Wake Up Sessions – Jump Jiggle & Jive

Wake Up Sessions – Jump Jiggle & Jive

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Remember all the best things happen when there is music and dancing! Young children are invited onto the dance floor, There will be lots of colourful dance props, dancing games and activities. The music is toe tapping and exciting so that no one wants to stay still for long! Booking required follow the ticket link… Continue reading Wake Up Sessions – Jump Jiggle & Jive

£5.90
Event Series The Warm Up Sessions #3 Neighbourhood

The Warm Up Sessions #3 Neighbourhood

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

The Warm up Sessions are designed to showcase the best of local DJ talent starting late afternoon and finishing by 11pm every Saturday. Each week we carefully curate a line up of artists with the knowledgeable team at Sound Advice Records and the focus is on the gentler side of Electronic, Disco, Hip- Hop, Soul,… Continue reading The Warm Up Sessions #3 Neighbourhood

IWD22 Meet the Bunch- Judy Vaz, Hearty Growers & Laura Bradley, Velo Cheese x Indiefude

An in conversation series hosted by Banana Block- the series kicks off with  two of our wonderful women from the Banana Bunch! Judit Vaz is the Chief Mushroom Grower/ Co-Founder at Hearty Growers. Her life revolves around her husband aka CEO/ Co-founder of Hearty Growers, their two children and their farm. She takes great pride in… Continue reading IWD22 Meet the Bunch- Judy Vaz, Hearty Growers & Laura Bradley, Velo Cheese x Indiefude

IWD22 Art,Activism & Music #1 The Art of Ponyhawke by Fiona McDonnell

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Art, Activism & Music An on going visual art series celebrating our rich musical history in Belfast. The Art of Ponyhawke celebrates 6 years of collaboration between Fiona McDonell and our own Sound Advice founder, Marion Hawkes. Long ago, in 2016, illustrator Fiona McDonnell and DJ extraordinaires, Dillion McDonnell & Marion Hawkes, got together to… Continue reading IWD22 Art,Activism & Music #1 The Art of Ponyhawke by Fiona McDonnell

IWD 22 Banner Making Workshop with Jacky Sheridan

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

YES! We have no Bananas! In 1932, during the Outdoor Relief strikes Catholic and Protestant Belfast mill workers marched together to Custom House Square singing Yes! We have no Bananas! by Louis Prima to protest fair pay and conditions. 90 years later on Saturday 5th March 2022, people from all across the city of Belfast… Continue reading IWD 22 Banner Making Workshop with Jacky Sheridan

Event Series Wake Up Sessions – Jump Jiggle & Jive

Wake Up Sessions – Jump Jiggle & Jive

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Remember all the best things happen when there is music and dancing! Young children are invited onto the dance floor, There will be lots of colourful dance props, dancing games and activities. The music is toe tapping and exciting so that no one wants to stay still for long! Booking required follow the ticket link… Continue reading Wake Up Sessions – Jump Jiggle & Jive

£5.90

The Pencil Portal – Fighting Words

Banana Block 310 Newtownards Road, Belfast

Fighting Words Northern Ireland is installing 'The Pencil Portal' in Banana Block for the month of March launching on Saturday 5th March at 230pm- 530pm to coincide with The Belfast Children's Festival. The Pencil Portal and exhibition launches during the Belfast Children's Festival but it will continue to be open for you to drop in,… Continue reading The Pencil Portal – Fighting Words