Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Event Guide

Friday 10 March

Friday SUN.sets

Every Friday Evening From 6pm
Knock off drinks, lakeside dinner, good friends, and LIVEMUSIC.

Wake House Australia

 

Eyeopener Toastmasters Visitor Day

Friday, 6:45am to 8:00pm
Come along to Eyeopener Toastmasters Visitor Day and see how the Toastmaster program can build your confidence as a communicator.

St Paul’s Uniting Church Meeting Room

Zoey & Leyon Live atLangford’s

Friday, 7:00pm
Catch Zoey Mills and Leyon Milner live at Langford’s Hotel

Langford’s Hotel

DittmanBull Pit Country Fest

Friday and Saturday
The Dittmann Bull Pit and NQ Licensed Events, together with ChuggEntertainment, Frontier Touring and CMC Rocks QLD are bringing a world classcountry music event to Bloomsbury, North Queensland unlike anything the regionhas ever seen before. This 2-day event will be headlined by multi-platinumsinger-songwriter Kip Moore.

145 Midge Point Rd, Bloomsbury

Saturday 11 March

Queensland Ballet | A MidsummerNight's Dream
Saturday,7:30pm
A Midsummer Night's Dream has captured the hearts of many, young and old, in the centuries since it was written. Brimming with mischief and mayhem, Shakespeare's fantastical masterpiece interweaves the magical realm of fairies and woodland creatures with the mortal world of unrequited lovers. This enchanting Shakespearean comedy is beautifully enhanced by Tracy Grant Lord’s shimmering sets and Kendall Smith’s ambient lighting designs. Liam Scarlett’s witty choreography brings the woodlands and vivid characters to life, to the sublime score by Felix Mendelssohn. Don’t miss one of Scarlett’s most exceptional productions as Queensland Ballet tours to Mackay.

MECC

 

Saturdays Live Music At Empire –Ronny Croker
Saturday,9:00pm
For the Month of February and a half of March the Main Barwill be hosting soloists - come and enjoy the immaculate vibes, drinks, musicand company.

Empire Alternacade and Events

SugarCity Burnouts
Saturday,from 10am
Gates Open – 10.00am

Pad Open – 2pm –8.00pm

Entrant – $80

Spectator/Crew passes– $20 each

Palmyra Dragway

 

Sunday 12 March

Sunday Live Music – Ruby Sue
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

 

The Feels Live at Oceans Bar & Restaurant
Sunday,3:00pm to 7:00pm
Join the Feels for a Sunday session by or in the pool at Ocean Bar & Restaurant and soak up the awesome vibes. Bookings are essential, so please call 4957 2044 to secure your spot. Finish your weekend at Oceans.

Ocean International

 

Monday 13 March

The Women's Circle - 'Photo Phobia'
Monday,8:30am to 10:30am
Join Deidre Schill in a powerful conversation around being in photos and the negative conversations you have with yourself. In this circle, you will talk about how this impacts on how you are turning up in the photos, how it impacts on everyone else and what it is teaching your children. The Women's Circle is a FREE monthly catch-up to support, nurture and understand the difficulties women face and figure things out together, even if listening is all you need. Grab yourself a drink from the talented crew at Primal Coffee, and step into the circle of trust to share stories, breathe into a meditation and share the burden.

Primal Coffee Roasters

 

Trivia Night
Monday,6:30pm to 8:30pm
Trivia night on Mondays at Centro Restaurant. There's noexcuse not to stretch the grey matter as it's free to play so come along withyour mates or you can be put in a team, each team can have 2-7 players.Registrations from 6:30pm, starts 7pm. Book your table to avoid disappointmentcall 49 656 100.

Magpies Sporting Club Mackay

 

Tuesday 14 March

 

Musical Bingo Tuesdays
Tuesday,6:30pm to 8:30pm
There’s only one thing better than bingo, and that’s Musical Bingo. Every Tuesday join Seabreeze in the Bar from 7pm where you can show off your musical knowledge in Musical Bingo! Prizes will be on offer for our winners each and every week so make sure you’re on the ball as they drop the beats! Entry is FREE! Registration opens from 6pm, with all the action kicking off from 7pm. So music buff or not, make sure you clear your schedule each Tuesday evening for Musical Bingo at the Seabreeze Hotel. To book your table for Musical Bingo call the team on (07) 4955 1644.

Seabreeze Hotel

 

Wednesday 15 March

 

Employer Workshop: Employing People with Disability
Wednesday,1:30pm to 3:00pm

Join Feros Care at their employer workshop and see how easy it is to employ people with disability. Find the right person for the job, the first time and build an inclusive workplace.

Feros Care will show you how to tap into a market where employers can: access valuable employees who are reliable, skilled and have a great attitude and desire to work; build an inclusive and diverse workplace; make the most of their recruitment and advertising opportunities; and make use of available financial supports. Don’t miss out as places are filling fast. This event is also online.

Feros Care Mackay

 

Teen Shed Mackay Teen Circle
Every Wednesday, 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Teen Circle is a place for all teens in the community to come together. It's a safe space for them to connect, heal & learn from each other. They can be seen, heard & understood with no judgement. It's a space to honour the uniqueness of each individual, everyone is equal. They will be able to speak from their hearts about things that trouble, annoy, frustrate them. This gathering will be held every Wednesday, all teenagers are welcome to attend. It is a free event, but attendees are asked to register for numbers.

Kutta Mulla Gorinna SpecialAssistance School

 

Mackay Farmers’ Market
EveryWednesday, 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 club members with regular dances with live bands in attendance and away trips. For further enquiries call 0408 983 911.
58 Macalister St, Mackay


Thursday 16 March

 

Mackay Riverside Market
Every Thursday, 3:00pm to 7:00pm

Come and meet your local growers, bakers and makers, chill on the lawn listening to some beautiful tunes and grab some delicious dinner and desert.

Bluewater Quay

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