May Day Bank Holiday Round Up

May is truly the most underrated month of the year. Two bank holidays in one month while the sun is (hopefully) shining? Gorgeous. We’ve rounded up some of the must-dos for this three-day weekend.

Seshes 

Fancy unwinding this weekend with a few drinks and tunes? Of course you bloody do. Let that hair down, gal.

May bank holiday ’21

When: 1st May-2nd May

Where: Peggy’s

A three day weekend means three days of tunes. Having kicked off the weekend with their indie party, Peggy’s will be welcoming a host of local DJs. Saturday will see some house and techno, with Sunday will feature some D&B.

Foraging Vintners 4th Birthday

When: 1st May

Where: Foraging Vintners

Like many, Foraging Vintners had a lockdown birthday in April. However, they’re celebrating their fourth birthday in style: with DJing from Allan Vannin, a BBQ,  and, of course, lots of wine. 

Ian Thomas 

When: 1st May

Where: The British

Fast becoming one of our favourite music venues, The British are hosting Ian Thomas for some tunes. A pint and tunes: the perfect way to celebrate a long weekend.

Bon Jelski

When: 1st May

Where: Bar Logo

One for the Ramsey lot: Bar Logo are hosting Bon Jelski, the island’s premier Bon Jovi tribute band. Who can resist singing along to Livin’ on a Prayer after a few pints? 

Family friendly

Looking for a more sober affair? Here’s some of our favourite picks for all the fam.

Shrek The Musical

When: 1st-7th May

Where: Gaiety Theatre

Booking: https://tinyurl.com/djbyjkzt

Fancy getting out of your swamp? The Gaiety has a treat for you! After being postponed due to lockdown, Shrek is finally hitting the stage. Expect the greatest film of all time, now on stage as a musical with an incredible, local cast. 

Sunset Jet

When: 1st May

Where: Secret Pizza Company

Booking: https://www.simpleerb.com/16342/secret-pizza/

Two things everyone loves: pizza and live music. This Saturday, Secret Pizza are hosting Manx legends at Sunset Jet, from 8pm.

Swan Lake

When: 1st May

Where: Erin Arts Centre

Booking: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/venueplan/bcarUvzmkJBx

Feeling classy? The Erin Arts Centre is showing a film of the Royal Ballet’s production of Swan Lake. Choose this over going on a night out to feel superior to all plebs. 

Great Manx Tea Party

When: 3rd May

Where: Your place

The Great Manx Tea Party is back, raising money for Housing Matters. This is a fab way to raise some money for people affected by homelessness. Simply order an afternoon tea from a supplier (list can be found here: www.facebook.com/The-Great-Manx-Tea-Party), who will make a donation when you place an order. You can tune into some live-streamed music from local music, and take part in photo competitions to win prizes.

You can also donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/great-manx-tea-party-2021

Last year, the event raised over £6,000 for Housing Matters.