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🌟 The Scarborough Rundown - Events, Activities, Live Music & Good News! 😊
Sue W
July 03, 2025
Hey Scarborough! This Week Has It All...
New eats, epic beats, and a little slice of seaside history. The big news? Brew York has brought their Brew+Bao concept to Scarborough, turning the old Storm Bar into a flavour-packed hub of bao buns and craft beer. Meanwhile, Whitby Brewery is hosting a free festival packed with live music and community spirit, and the Spa Cliff Lift is celebrating 150 years of ups and downs with a family-friendly bash.
That's just the start - there's plenty more to discover below. Cheers to summer!
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📍 Scarborough in Brief - Community Updates 📰
🍺 Bao buns and craft beer? Brew York launches Brew+Bao in Scarborough
Scarborough's York Place gets a tasty new addition as Brew York brings its latest food-and-drink concept to the former Storm Bar. Full story
🎵 Live soul, indie and Celtic vibes hit Whitby Brewery
From Whitby Soul Club DJs to live sets by The Yabbas and Fat Medicine, this week's Made in Whitby Festival is free and full of energy. Full story
🛠 Scarborough's West Pier to undergo major repairs to protect the harbour's future
North Yorkshire Council has approved critical works to stabilise West Pier's deteriorating wall - a move vital to preserving local fishing operations. Read more
🎉 Scarborough's Spa Cliff Lift celebrates 150 years with free family weekend
Live music, heritage displays and creative workshops will mark a milestone for one of Britain's oldest funiculars. More
🚋 Vote now to put Scarborough's cliff tramway on the national heritage map
The iconic Central Tramway is shortlisted for the 2025 Bucket and Spade List - now it needs your click to win. See details
🍹 Sip into summer with seasonal cocktails at The Plough, Scalby
Raise a glass to the sunshine with The Plough's fresh summer cocktail menu - perfect for lazy afternoons or an al fresco treat. More
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🥃 Filey Bay distillery releases rare whisky exclusively for independents
Just 306 bottles of this limited-edition single malt are hitting shelves, and they're packed with flavour and local pride. Read more
🎭 Sir Alan Ayckbourn to headline inaugural Whitby Literature Festival
With 40 authors, seaside venues and a touch of gothic flair, Whitby's new lit fest is set to debut in style this November. More
🦞 Indulge in seafood feasting at The Endeavour, Whitby
Treat yourself to a luxury seafood platter with prawns, mussels, salmon and more - plus optional crab or lobster upgrades. Read more
🏘 New homes proposal in Filey raises fresh hopes after past refusals
A revised plan for terraced homes and a dormer bungalow at 12 Carlton Road aims to address previous concerns and revive a long-stalled site. See details
🎂 Whitby-born Mary Simpson set to celebrate her 100th birthday
From van deliveries on rural roads to a life spanning continents, Mary Simpson's story is a testament to resilience and family ties. More
🧗 Climber gets stuck with a pickaxe at Robin Hood's Bay in dramatic rescue
Mountain Rescue and Coastguard teams were called in after a person attempting to scale sea cliffs with a pickaxe became stranded. Full story
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🎟️ Events, Activities & Live Music 🎾
We keep it short here - head to the events page for full descriptions and links.
🎓 Scarborough U3A Activities & Talks 📍 Various locations, Scarborough
Scarborough U3A offers a wide variety of year-round activities, including cycling, photography, history, music, and book groups. Open to retired or semi-retired individuals. A fantastic way to stay active, connected, and continually learning. More
Fri, 4th Jul
08:30 🌊 Wellbeing Business Networking - Scarborough Beach Chalets, North Bay
10:00 💃 LoveFit Lite Dance - Alexandra Community Sports Centre, Scarborough
13:00 📖 Poetry Reading Group - Filey Library
14:00 🎶 Whitby Charity Soul Weekend - Eighteen91, Whitby
14:00 🎧 Whitby Weekend Soul Sessions - The Whitby Way
14:30 🎹 Piano Recital - Fat Badger, West Cliff, Whitby
17:30 ✍️ Workshop: Playwrights' Room - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
18:00 👢 Line Dancing for Beginners - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
18:00 🎶 Whitby Soul Weekender - Osbournes, Whitby
18:00 🎺 Live Music: Skandals - Whitby Brewery
18:00 🎧 DJ Set: Scott Wetherill - Macy Brown's, Whitby
Various 🎶 DJ Sets: Whitby Soul Weekender - Abbey Wharf, Whitby
19:00 🥏 Bob's Juniors Bowls Coaching - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎤 Live DJ & Karaoke - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - Craft Bar, Scarborough
19:00 🧘 Yoga Nidra - Kagyu Samye Dzong, Scarborough
19:00 📚 Book Buds Reading Group - The Tap & Spile, Scarborough
19:30 🎸 Scarborough Rocks 2025 - Queen Street Methodist Central Hall, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Theatre: Pride & Prejudice - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - Prince of Wales, Scarborough
21:00 🎧 DJ Night: DJ Cut - Scarborough Flyer
21:30 🎶 Live Music: Kate Burnett Duo - The Duke of York, Whitby
Sat, 5th Jul
08:00 🌊 Saturday Sea Swim - Filey Coble Landing Slip, Filey
09:30 🎭 Theatre: Y Perform Taster Day - YMCA Theatre, Scarborough
10:00 🧵 Sewing Saturday Workshop - Ebberston Studios, Ebberston
11:00 🎮 Magic: The Gathering RCQ - Spike's Hideout, Scarborough
11:30 🧘♀️ Yogalates - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
12:00 📖 Book Signing: Ben Myers & Adelle Stripe - 4 Queen Street, Scarborough
13:30 💥 Games: Warrior & Wipeout Challenge - North Yorkshire Water Park
14:00 🎶 Whitby Charity Soul Weekend - Eighteen91, Whitby
14:00 🌿 Waste Not Want Not Celebration - Lower Clark Street, Scarborough
14:00 🍔 Owners' BBQ - Scarborough Lodge Retreat
14:30 🎭 Theatre: Pride & Prejudice - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
15:00 🎤 Acoustic Sesh: LB & The Beings - Mojos Music Café, Scarborough
15:00 🎶 Live Music: Sam Lenton - The New Lancaster, Scarborough Harbour
17:00 🎶 Music: Jessica Frost Live - The Ivanhoe Hotel, Scarborough
18:00 🎸 Music: The Script Live - Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Various 🎶 DJ Sets: Whitby Soul Weekender - Abbey Wharf, Whitby
19:00 🎤 Live DJ & Karaoke - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:00 👻 Dark Tales Walking Tour - Leeds Fisheries - Grand Hotel, Scarborough
19:30 🎤 Live Music: Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story - Scarborough Spa
19:30 🎭 Theatre: Pride & Prejudice - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:00 🎧 Phuturist: Melodic House & Techno - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
20:30 🎶 Live Music: Locked Out - The Bull Inn, Gristhorpe
21:00 🎧 DJ Matty Blinkstar Party - Scarborough Flyer
21:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - Prince of Wales, Scarborough
21:00 🎉 Live Music: The Bull Birthday Gig - Bull Inn, Gristhorpe
Sun, 6th Jul
06:30 🚶 Castle to Abbey Challenge - Starts at Scarborough Castle
10:00 🎨 Wet Felting Workshop - Feather Felts, Hunmanby
10:00 🎾 Free Tennis Session - Station Road, Scalby
10:00 💿 Scarborough Record Fair - Market Hall & Vaults
11:00 🖼 Open Studio: Lynne's Gallery - Scarborough
14:00 🎶 Music: Whitby Soul Weekender - Eighteen91, Whitby
14:00 🍻 Guided Historic Pub Tour - York
14:30 🎺 Peasholm Park Band Concert - Peasholm Park Bandstand, Scarborough
15:00 🏊♂️ Free Swimming Session - Whitby Leisure Centre
15:00 🎶 Live Music: Jack Robertson - The New Lancaster, Scarborough Harbour
18:00 🎵 Live Music: UB40 ft. Ali Campbell - Scarborough Open Air Theatre
18:00 🎤 Sunday Sessions: Jesse Caine - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
Various 🎶 DJ Sets: Whitby Soul Weekender - Abbey Wharf, Whitby
21:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - The Prince of Wales, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 NikNaks Karaoke - 2 Castle Road, Scarborough
Future Events
🎉 Want to see what’s coming up? Our events page features a growing list of upcoming events, complete with descriptions and links.
👋 That’s All For Now 🎬
From town to coast, there's always something happening in Scarborough. Sue | Editor | The Scarborough Rundown |  |
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