WHAT'S ON February ■ Flow at Lighthouse Arts, NobbysWhibayganba Headland. Flow features photographic works by members of the WH!P Collective (Women of the Hunter in Photography). Sat + Sun until 19 Feb
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SUNDAY 6 FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 2 FEBRUARY ■ Natural History Illustration – Six week course at Museum of Art & Culture Lake Macquarie (MAC). Explore different techniques, mediums, and art styles for depicting a range of nature subjects (both flora and fauna) with botanical scientific illustrator and nature artist, Molly Gill. Tickets available via Eventbrite
THURSDAY 3 FEBRUARY ■ Young Adult Book Club at Newcastle Library. Open to teens and adults alike who love the young adult genre. Read, discuss and get creative about your favourite titles. Held on the first Thursday of every month, the event is free however spots are limited. Book your ticket online. 4.30pm–5.30pm ■ MONO: A Three-Person One-Man Show at Civic Theatre Newcastle. A comedy tour de farce from three of Australia’s best loved performers; Noeline Brown (The Naked Vicar Show), Max Gillies (The Gillies Report) and John Wood (Blue Heelers) are the entire cast of “Mono”; the brand new classic comedy by Angus FitzSimons (Senior Moments). It’s sure to be full of laughs! Book your tickets at www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au
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▲ Newcastle Caravan Camping Lifestyle Expo at Newcastle Entertainment Centre. With over 160 exhibitors and thousands of products on display, it’s the ultimate way to check out what caravan and camping is all about. 4–6 Feb ■ Craft Beer Tasting at Wanderlust Bar in Nelson Bay. A professionally guided journey through 5 exceptional beers from Bracket Brewery. 6pm–8pm ■ Ange Lavoipierre; I've Got 99 Problems And Here Is An Exhaustive List Of Them at Newcastle Comedy Club. Fastpaced and unrelenting, this beguiling display of self-pity is the holiday from your own problems you’ve been waiting for. For more information and tickets visit www.newcastlecomedyclub.com.au ■ Soul Café Friday Chill at Pacific Park, Newcastle East. There are just three Friday nights left to enjoy Summer evenings picnicking in the park and listening to artists from across the region! 6.30pm–8.30pm
FRIDAY 4 FEBRUARY
SATURDAY 5 FEBRUARY
■ Civic Bar Beats at Civic Theatre Newcastle. Enjoy free live music every Friday until the 1st of April
■ Resurgence presented by National College of Dance at Civic Theatre Newcastle. 6.30pm
■ West Side Story at Rathmines Theatre. Tickets are $25 and include drinks and catering. Doors open at 6pm
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• WHAT'S ON
■ MAC – ARTSPACE Young children and their families can enjoy free, simple art activities guided by the art museum educators. Book your ticket via Eventbrite
THURSDAY 10 FEBRUARY ■ Greek Cooking Class at The Essential Ingredient. 6pm-9pm ■ Animal Flow Foundation Course at Movement Continuum. An introductory course to learn all level one Animal Flow® movements, which are integrated into flows. The course runs over 6 weeks. 6.30pm–8pm ■ ABBARAMA – The Modern ABBA Tribute at Civic Theatre Newcastle. Get ready to sing-along to all your favourite ABBA songs – Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Take a Chance on Me and so many more! Tickets and more information at www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au
SATURDAY 12 FEBRUARY ■ Seaside Scavenge will be making its way to Dixon Park for a day of eco-education, live music, op-shopping, waste-wise workshops, and more. 11am–3pm ■ Maximum Adventure Race Series at Cams Wharf. Short, fast and fun, and suitable for anyone and everyone with a real sense of adventure, the Maximum Adventure Race Series is designed to offer the perfect introduction to the exhilarating sport of adventure racing. 12+13 Feb
■ Kokedama Workshop by Krystalis at Wangi Library Creative Hub for a fun experience making the latest in plant crazes – Kokedama
■ Ted Mulry: Memories Civic Theatre Newcastle. A celebration of the iconic '70's singer/songwriter.
Immerse yourself in the flavours of the Hunter in this exquisite Wine, Cheese & Chocolate tasting. Relax in a private tasting area with a dedicated wine expert who will help you explore the exceptional wines that have made McGuigan one of the most awarded wineries in the world. You will enjoy a selection of the best seasonal, hand-crafted cheeses from the artisans
at Hunter Valley Cheese Factory, plus carefully selected hand made chocolates by artisan chocolatier Maître Pâtissier complementing a range of premium McGuigan dessert and fortified wines. Cost – $25pp pre-paid reservations for parties of 1 to 6 people. Visit www.mcguiganwines.com.au and click on Visit Us to book.
