Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Event Guide

Friday 30 September

Friday SUN.sets

Every Friday Evening From 6pm

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

Wake House Australia

Ronny Croker Live at the Seabreeze Hotel

Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Cap off your work week at the Seabreeze Hotel. Dance the night away with Ronny Croker performing from 7pm - 10pm.

Seabreeze Hotel

Bone-a-fide

Friday, 7:00pm

Presented by the Bachelor of Music course at CQUniversity, this concert will feature the extraordinary trombone playing of Jeremy Borthwick alongside CQCM students and staff, performing works from New Orleans to Newcastle, from Buble to Borthwick. Tickets available at the door or at cqcm.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales

Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music

Saturday 1 October

Drawing Workshop

Saturday, 9:00am to 3:00pm

A Drawing Workshop for beginners and intermediate, ages 13 and up. Teaching all you need to know to draw in graphite pencil in a pleasant and friendly environment.

Artist Collective Caneland

Aeroflow Outlaw Nitro Funny Cars

Saturday, 10:00am

Aeroflow Outlaw Nitro Funny Cars and Palmyra Dragway are pleased to announce “Nitro Showdown”, featuring four flame-throwing nitro burning funny cars at the iconic Queensland facility. With a full field of support classes including super comp through to junior dragster, this will be an event not to miss.

Palmyra Drag Racing Club

MM Electrical Mackay Derby Day 2022

Saturday, 11:00am

MM Electrical Derby Day is one of the biggest race day events on the Mackay Turf Club calendar, attracting race goers from far and wide.

Mackay Turf Club

Oktoberfest in the Garden Bar

Saturday, 1:00pm to 9:00pm

Grab your dirndl and get ready for an afternoon celebrating some German traditions including a live Oompah band all the way into the night. There are three competitions including keg tossing, stein holding and best dressed on the day. Soak up the beer with giant pretzels and smoked meat available. This is an event you won’t want to miss out on.

Harrup Park

Sunday 2 October

The Butterfly Effect

Sunday, 2:00pm

With both new songs and old favourites guaranteed to grace the setlist for The Butterfly Effect’s impending album shows, as well as the quartet’s established history for swiftly selling out their tours, definitely don’t delay grabbing tickets to witness the exhilarating next chapter for one of Australia’s most exciting and beloved bands. And as to what fans can ultimately expect from the IV tour? Kurt concludes, “These shows will be a refined energetic hard rock band playing a swag of ripper new tunes with an energy and force not witnessed on Australian shores since ACDC”.

Seabreeze Hotel

Tuesday 4 October

Presentation Mastery Class

Tuesday, 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Mackay Toastmasters is inviting you to join for their inaugural masterclass – Presentation Mastery. Join for this masterclass to improve your public speaking and presentation skills.

Jubilee Community Centre

Real Mates Talk

Every Tuesday in October, 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Build connections and have some real conversations about Real Mates Talk.

Glenella Community Hall

Wednesday 5 October

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

Sugar City Rock and Roll Mackay Club Wednesday Night Lessons

Every Wednesday, 7:00pm

Why not come along and learn to rock ‘n’ roll in a friendly and fun atmosphere with the Sugar City Rock ‘n’ Rollers Mackay Club? Previous experience is not required. Everyone learns at their own pace and, even better, the first lesson is free on your way to learning the four step style of rock ‘n’ roll. $5 for members and $8 for non-members after that. The club caters for social activities for members with regular dances and live bands in attendance and away trips. For further enquiries call 0408 983 911.

58 Macalister St, Mackay

Thursday 6 October

Mackay Tenancy Skills Course

Thursday and Friday, 9:30am to 2:30pm

Whether you are looking to move out of home for the first time or already renting, this free tenancy skills course is for you. Learn what every tenant needs to know to get approved for a rental property and sail through a trouble-free tenancy.

Jubilee Community Centre

Mackay Riverside Market

Every Thursday, 3:00pm to 7:00pm

Fresh produce, artisan goods, food vans, music, every Thursday afternoon 3pm-7pm at Bluewater Quay.

Bluewater Quay

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