Event Guide

Friday 29 April

April Photo Walkabout Workshop at the Botanic Gardens

Friday, 6:30am to 8:30am

Start the day off right with a walk which focuses on our feathered friends, the birds in the Botanic Gardens. We will be joining Birdlife Mackay’s monthly bird walk and learning the best places to find birds and what birds occupy the gardens. Mackay Camera Group will also be present to assist with the best camera settings for bird photography. Open to all photographers from beginners to advanced, it is a free activity for anyone to join. Bring your camera or device, telephoto or zoom lens recommended and meet at the Botanic Gardens Viewing Deck (opposite the Café). To book your spot, phone the Botanic Gardens on 4952 7300 or email botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au.

Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens

Breathing and Meditation

Friday, 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Does your mind feel overworked, overstimulated and technology-reliant? Are you finding it increasingly difficult to retain information, recall short-term memories and concentrate on what's in front of you? By quieting the mind and focused breathing, you will learn techniques that can help you become present in the moment and find clarity. Bring your own towel or cushion to sit on during this tranquil session. Bookings through Eventbrite.

Gordon White Library

Boomerang Launch Night

Friday, 4:00pm

The Boomerang Hotel is welcoming everyone back to their favourite new-look local with a massive night of freebies, live entertainment, and events for the whole family! Everyone's welcome so come on down and check out everything going on at the Boomerang Hotel!

Boomerang Hotel

Sunset Sessions

Every Friday Evening From 6pm

Knock off drinks, lakeside dinner, good friends, and LIVE MUSIC.

Wake House Australia

Graeme Connors ‘Back After A Short Break’

Friday, 7:30pm

Join Graeme Connors and his band, ‘In Concert’, with classic hits, favourites and new songs from the pen of Australia’s finest singer songwriter. Book via www.themecc.com.au.

MECC Auditorium

Subservia ‘Common Nonsense’ EP Launch

Friday, 9:00pm

In celebration of Subservia's debut EP, ‘Common Nonsense’, the boys are sending it out with a mad party at the Hotel Mackay! With support from Nortica, Systematic Machine, and Viper Syndicate, you won't want to leave your energy at home. Doors at 8pm, bands from 9pm, $10 entry, tickets sold on the door.

Hotel Mackay

Saturday 30 April

Kool Beanz Academy T10 Bash for Cash

Saturday to Monday, 9:00am to 10:00pm

Who will be this year's T10 Bash for Cash Champions? Come and watch the competition as we offer FREE ENTRY to all spectators. With a $30,000 prize pool split across a male and female division we are aiming to see some of the best battle it out for the Kool Beanz Academy GBRA T10 Bash for Cash crown. For team registrations email john@harruppark.com.au or for more information or visit bashforcash.com.au.

Harrup Park

Mackay Art Society Mother’s Day Markets

Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday, 10:00am to 3:00pm

Find arts and crafts, paintings, wood turning, and jewellery at the Mother’s Day Markets at the Mackay Choral Society hall in Andergrove.

5 Snow Wright Ct, Andergrove

Pointglen's Movie Under The Stars 2022

Saturday, 5:30pm to 9:30pm

Join Shoal Point Waters for a fun-filled night under the stars watching a family friendly movie. This is a free community event brought to you by Pointglen Developments.

Shoal Point Waters

Michael Jackson THRILLER Night

Saturday, 5:30pm to 9:30pm

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s THRILLER single in The Main Bar from 8pm. All the best tunes from Michael Jackson will be played all night plus prizes for the best Thriller outfit!

Mackay Northern Beaches Bowls Club

Sunday 1 May

Live At Lamberts 2022

Sunday, 12:00pm to 10:30pm

An afternoon celebrating great music, tasty food, and a location like no other! The Seabreeze Hotel is excited to announce Live At Lamberts 2022! Featuring a premium music lineup including Pierce Brothers, Late November, Perry Street Park, The Stone Apes, Mardi Wilson, Karlou and Matilda Duncan. Once the sun sets, Michael Scriha will be kicking off the official after party!

Seabreeze Hotel

Wednesday 4 May

Mackay Farmers’ Market

Every Wednesday, 6:30am to 10:30am

The market is a showcase of our region’s amazing produce direct from the farmer.

Bluewater Quay

Thursday 5 May

Low Voltage Rescue with CPR

Thursday, 8:30am to 2:00pm

This course provides participants with the skills to manage common first aid situations that can arise in an electrical services industry environment, including rescue from low voltage panels. It is suitable for people employed as electricians and others employed in the electrical services industry.

St John Ambulance Mackay

Bugs - 'Cooties’ Tour

Thursday, 7:00pm

Bugs are no longer reserved to the confines of the Brisbane scene in which they made their start, with a whirlwind couple of years shepherding the band and their heartfelt, honest and relatable brand of pop rock to the national stage. It’s time to strap in and enjoy the next musical ride from self-professed “Noisey Guitar Pop from Sunny QLD” band, Bugs. With LOSER & VOIID.

The Metropolitan Hotel Mackay

The MECC presents Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

Thursday, 7:00pm

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is hitting the highways to home-deliver the freshest and funniest from the 2022 Festival to neighbourhoods across the nation. For 24 years the Roadshow has presented an all killer, no filler line-up of Australian stars and talented newcomers to comedy fans far and wide. Buckle up for a night of stand-up, sketch, satire, silliness, and song in this rip-roaring road trip designed to satisfy all your post-pandemic comedy cravings!

MECC Auditorium

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