Friday 17 June
Seniors Friendship Group
Every Friday, 9:00am to 11:30am
The Senior Friendship Group meets every Friday and do a range of activities from Bingo to Morning Tea to Lunch. If you would like to join this group or have any queries, please phone (07) 4957 2626
The Neighbourhood Hub, 4 George Street, Mackay
Multicultural Women’s Club
Every Friday, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Multicultural Women’s Club is a free social group for culturally and linguistically diverse women of Mackay to connect, support each other, build confidence and learn new skills. The Club provides information sessions on a variety of topics from women’s health and skills for getting employment to art and craft workshops and social outings. The Club meets every Friday, 10am – 12pm at Mackay Women’s Centre, 418 Shakespeare Street. For more information please contact Valeriya – email: vale@tnhub.org.au or phone 07 4957 2626.
Mackay Women’s Centre, 418 Shakespeare Street, Mackay
Conversations with Art
Friday, 1:00pm to 2:30pm
This free and enjoyable discussion is led by Artspace staff, looking at images of traditional and contemporary artworks from Gallery and Museum. It’s not an art theory lesson, it’s simply a casual conversation to talk about the art, deconstructing the works, considering themes, possible techniques used by the artist, and creating links with our own personal experiences.
Artspace Mackay
Sunset Sessions – Mat Surha
Every Friday Evening From 6pm
Knock off drinks, lakeside dinner, good friends, and LIVE MUSIC.
Wake House Australia
Ross Noble - On The Go
Friday, 7:30pm
Science has proved laughter can induce a zen-like state similar to meditation, but can contemplation, reflection and self-discovery be achieved by thinking every and all the thoughts at once? Ross Noble is always on the go and will be smashing ideas together in the pursuit of fun. Come see ‘one of comedy’s greatest marvels’ (The Daily Telegraph). Book your tickets at the MECC.
MECC
Saturday 18 June
Sugardrop Festival 2022
Saturday, 4:00pm
After what seems like a lifetime, Tia Gostelow is finally coming home to play a live show and bringing along some mates. Kicking off her first annual hometown event Sugardrop Festival featuring Beddy Rays, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Amber Farnan and Mt. Nadir.
Harrup Park
Les Divas: An All-Male Revue
Saturday, 8:00pm
Witness the greatest divas being impersonated like never before as they tour Australia. From the producers of Prada Clutch’s: All-Drag Revue comes Les Divas: An All-Male Revue. Australia’s six-foot something songstress Prada Clutch plays Cher in her new show set on the Las Vegas Strip featuring an all-star line-up of her most famous friends.
MECC
Sunday 19 June
2022 Libris Awards Exhibition: The Australian Artists’ Book Prize
Sunday
It’s the final week to catch the 2022 Libris Awards exhibition at Artspace Mackay. The Libris Awards brings together works by leading and emerging artist book makers from across Australia. The Awards are a chance to celebrate the art form and build on the gallery’s significant artist book collection through the competition’s acquisitive prizes. The exhibition is available during Artspace Mackay opening hours, Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, and weekends from 10am to 3pm.
Artspace Mackay
Sunday Live Music
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
Canecutter Statue Unveiling
Sunday, 3:00pm
The new ‘Joe the Canecutter’ statue will be unveiled after being replaced. Community members are all invited to attend.
Albert Lloyd Park, Marian
Monday 20 June
Ukulele Workshop with Paul Jonson
Monday, 7:00pm to 9:30pm
A 2-hour workshop available for all levels of players. Learn a couple of new songs and techniques, learn to show off your personality with your uke with Paul Jonson from NZ.
Contact Julie on 0413316973 to confirm place.
Kucom Theatre
Tuesday 21 June
World Café
Sunday, 3:00pm
World Café is a free culture-sharing group that meets every Tuesday (between February and November) from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Activities include cooking, art and craft, conversational games, small projects, workshops, information sessions and local excursions. For more information please phone (07) 4957 7222
The Neighbourhood Hub, 4 George Street, Mackay
Tropical Paint & Sip with Hand Drawn Designs by Michelle
Wednesday, 6:30pm
Mackay, come celebrate with the ultimate party experience! Paint & Sip parties are fun group painting sessions that provide the opportunity to gather your friends and wine while you design, regardless of your artistic ability or skill. Your expert teacher guides you step-by-step. It's that easy! This is NOT an art workshop, so put on your drinking boots and let's have some fun! Adults only event. Book your tickets here! https://bit.ly/3MXavA7
Seabreeze Hotel
Wednesday 22 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
Biggest Morning Tea
Wednesday, 10:00am to 11:30am
The team at Magpies Sporting Club are holding a fantastic fundraising Morning Tea to help make a valuable difference in the lives of so many impacted by cancer. Enjoy a decadent morning tea, barista tea & coffee, juice and an inspirational guest speaker for $20 per person. Raffle tickets available now at reception or at the morning tea, drawn on the day, winners don’t need to be present. All ticket and raffle sales will go directly to the Cancer Council.
Magpies Sporting Club Mackay
Thursday 23 June
Playgroup with Maria
Thursday, 9:30am to 11:00am
Story time, movement, music, games and FUN! $3 per family. Email tomin@tnhub.org.au.
The Neighbourhood Hub, 43 Shakespeare Street, East Mackay
