Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Event Guide

Friday 10 June

Made by You Workshops: Teacup Bird Feeders

Friday, 9:30am to 10:30am

Upcycle your old teacups into something useful, by making your own teacup bird feeder at this workshop. This event is for adults aged 18 and above.

Mirani Library

Made by You Workshops: Bee Houses

Friday, 11:00am to 12:00pm

Build your own bee house using a combination of new and recycled materials and attract bees to your garden by making a home specifically for solitary bees. This event is for adults aged 18 years and above.

Mirani Library

Mantra Yoga Workshop

Friday, 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Experience the healing and uplifting power of sacred mantra. Mantra Yoga is an ancient science devised by the yogis for activating the extrasensory energy centers of the body. Chanting is not a performance, and is definitely not about sounding "pretty". No prior chanting experience is necessary to attend, and we will each participate in our own way. Mantra can be chanted mentally, verbally, or through song, and we will do a little bit of each during this event. $35 per person at the door, cash preferred. Feel free to bring your own cushions, blankets, whatever you need to be comfortable. Water bottle recommended.

East Side Yoga Mackay

Friday SUN.sets – Tate and Connor

Every Friday Evening From 6pm

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

Wake House Australia

Saturday 11 June

Mackay Beach Horse Races

Saturday, 11:00am until late

The iconic Mackay Beach Horse Races, one of the top social and tourism events in Queensland, are back and are expected to be bigger than ever attracting up to 3000 locals and visitors! With three days of entertainment including top Australian and local DJ’s, food, VIP packages, horse racing, Fashions on the Sand, market stalls and a recovery session on Sunday, there is something for everyone. Find out more and book your tickets at mackaybeachhorseraces.com.au.

Mackay Harbour Beach

Legends on Tour

Saturday, 6:00pm

The greatest musical legends of all time, characters, costumes, comedy and loads of fun. The show is filled with explosive talent. Each and every superstar is totally unique in style and genre from Country to Rock n Roll, Pop and Comedy. Almost every style of music is featured in this amazing two-and-a-half-hour show “Legends on Tour”.

Goosies Sport & Recreation Club

The AC/DC Story

Saturday, 7:30pm

A one-of-a-kind experience, the AC/DC Story is not a tribute show but a full theatre production described as ‘like watching a live movie documentary’. Over two hours of narrated facts, photos, footage, interviews and moments that this iconic Australian band experienced on their rise to stardom as well as in excess of 30 hits performed live by ACCA DACCA. Don’t miss the only AC/DC Show given the tick of approval by AC/DC themselves.

MECC

Sunday 12 June

Pioneer Valley Show

Sunday, 6:00am to 10:00pm

The Pioneer Valley Show is an iconic event in the community, widely regarded by fellow agricultural shows, patrons, exhibitors, site holders and entertainers throughout as the best one-day show in Australia. For more information and to book tickets, visit their website.

Finch Hatton Showground

Kokedama Workshop

Sunday, 10:00am to 1:00pm

Get creative and learn the art of kokedama. Kokedama is an amazing artform that calms the mind while creating something beautiful. It also gives the arms a nice little workout. Morning tea included sandwiches and cake. Numbers are limited so get in quick to book your seat.

2 Options to choose from include Succulent and Peace Lilly Kokedama and Peace Lilly Kokedama. Email potlessplantsqld@gmail.com to book your seat.

The Metropolitan Hotel Mackay

Sunday Live Music – Jax Morton

Sunday, 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Music every Sunday from 2pm - 5pm. Head down to the Seabreeze Hotel this Sunday for some fresh tunes, delicious food, and ice-cold brews.

Seabreeze Hotel

Monday 13 June

Trivia Night

Every Monday, 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Trivia night on Mondays at Centro Restaurant. There's no excuse not to stretch the grey matter as it's free to play so come along with your mates or we can put you in a team, each team can have 2-7 players. Registrations from 6:30pm, starts 7pm. Book your table to avoid disappointment call 49 656 100.

Magpies Sporting Club Mackay

Tuesday 14 June

Mackay Show

Tuesday June 14 to Thursday June 16

The 143rd annual Mackay Show will showcase agriculture, equestrian events and sideshow alley, fireworks and entertainment over three days. Please note rides will not operate until 4pm on Tuesday. For more information and to book tickets, visit their website.

Mackay Showgrounds

Wednesday 15 June

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

The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Experience

Wednesday, 7:30pm to 10:30pm

Touted as Australia's most authentic Fleetwood Mac Tribute, this show really is The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Experience performing to perfection the sounds, the voices, the appearance and instrumentation representing the hit music of supergroup Fleetwood Mac and the legendary Stevie Nicks.

MECC

Thursday 16 June

Music Bingo

Every Thursday, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Join Nicole at the Boomerang Hotel for Music Bingo every Thursday night from 7pm! Free to play, great prizes and family friendly! To book a table phone 3558 3301.

Boomerang Hotel

Mackay Beach Horse Races

The AC/DC Story

Pioneer Valley Show

Kokedama Workshop

The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Experience

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