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
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.
Belearic beats and blissed out sounds from two of Belfast's finest selectors Rodger Montgomery and Michaeal Bennet. Belfast Music Club have a string of accolades to their bows including being the first people to briing disco legend Nicky Siano, Tim Sweeney of Beats in Space and Rhythm Section Boss Bradley Zero to 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.
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Northern Ireland’s first ever Bohemian Wedding Fair is coming to Banana Block in East Belfast on Sunday 6th March. Urban Events NI, in partnership with Banana Block Belfast, will launch the unique offering, showcasing a bespoke collection of suppliers sure to make any wedding day a memorable and enjoyable experience for everyone in attendance. Bohemian… Continue reading The Bohemian Wedding Fair