What’s on? FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Celtic Woman - Voices of Angels International musical sensation Celtic Woman return with their brand new tour at Civic Theatre. Music in the Park – Rathmines A new community event featuring live music, market stalls, food vendors and kids amusements. 11am - 3pm.
►COMING UP FEB FRIDAY 2ND Pete G Pippis At The Point John Larder Battlesticks Bar Prestige Inc Music in the Podium, Warners Bay Forshore SATURDAY 3RD RNB Vine Days Bimbadgen Estate Matt McLaren The Grain Store SUNDAY 4TH Sunset Club Customs House Hotel John Larder + Leeroy & The Rats Wickham Park Hotel FRIDAY 9TH Montaigne The Cambridge Hotel Prestige Inc Mezz Bar David Owen Mavericks On Darby Jason Bone Nags Head Hotel The Rumour Trio Music in the Podium, Warners Bay Foreshore SUNDAY 11TH Mick Jones Mary Ellen Hotel WEDNESDAY 14TH Jerome 5 Sawyers THURSDAY 15TH Ne Obliviscaris The Cambridge Hotel Grant Walmsley Freebird Jam Night Wickham Park Hotel FRIDAY 16TH Jade Holland Trio Music in the Podium, Warners Bay Foreshore Tori Forsyth The Small Ballroom Matt McLaren Pippis At The Point Ashley Knight Clarendon Hotel Little Cents Battlesticks Bar SATURDAY 17TH Alias Mezz Bar Redline Duke of Wellington Cattle Decapitation The Cambridge Hotel Sunday Avenue The Exchange SUNDAY 18TH Elisa Kate Battlesticks Bar FRIDAY 23RD The Eagles Show Belmont 16s Max Jackson Warners At The Bay Sean Andrews Hotel Delany The Porkers + Big On Tangents Wickham Park Hotel Tre Soul Trio Music in the Podium, Warners Bay Foreshore SATURDAY 24TH Johnny Cash The Concert City Hall Jason Bone Junction Hotel Holy Holy The Small Ballroom Kim Criterion Pub & Kitchen Tim Rossington Battlesticks Bar SUNDAY 25TH Kylie Jane Swansea-Belmont SLSC Sundays Record Duo 5 Sawyers Todd Schmoo Criterion Pub & Kitchen Bonny Rai Pippis At The Point WEDNESDAY 28TH David Duchovny NEX Perry Carter Customs House Hotel Nicko Battlesticks Bar
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 We're going on a Bear Hunt We're going on a bear hunt. A quirky and fun show for the kids at Civic Theatre. 14 + 15 February.
2 FEB Friday Chill a free, family-friendly, live music event hosted by Soul Cafe each Friday featuring local musicians, food trucks, BYO nibbles, (alcoholic) drinks and picnic blanket. 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Pacific Park Newcastle East.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 The Empire Strips Back - Star Wars Burlesque If you missed out on previous tours here's your chance, and if you've been before, no tour is ever the same! Civic Theatre. Olive Tree Market 9am - 3pm at Civic Park, Newcastle. Queen's Baton Torch Relay A Commonwealth Games tradition that celebrates diversity, inspires community pride and excites people about the world-class festival of sports and culture to come! At Lee Wharf, 7.30am. 2018 MTBA Downhill National Series Two days of awesome mountain bike racing with categories from Under 15s through to Masters, for both men and women. Awaba State Forest, Feb 3 + 4.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Summer Run 10km Series - City Part of 3 separate 10km races in the Hunter, Carrington will host the 2nd event! Starting at Newcastle Yacht Club, this scenic, fast and flat course will take you past the marina and around Throsby Creek. Keep an eye out for race 3 - held at Nelson Bay (March 18th). www.hevents.com.au
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Newcastle Caravan, Camping and Holiday Expo Adults $17, concession $10 and kids under 16 free tickets at the gates. 9am - 5pm (4pm Sunday), 8-11 Feb, Newcastle Showground.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Manpower Australia Belmont 16s. Two shows, tickets from $35, www.16s.com.au RAW Comedy 2018 Come along and see the next batch of budding comics put their best foot forward in Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s RAW Comedy – Australia’s largest and most prestigious open mic competition! The Playhouse.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Lakefest A celebration of aquatic activity on Lake Macquarie which brings together events that involve sailing, paddling and classic boats at various locations around Lake Macquarie. Running from February 17 - March 4. www.lakefest.com.au Nudie Australian Boardriders Battle National Final Australia’s biggest grassroots boardriders event where 24 of Australia’s best boardrider clubs battle it out to win! 17 + 18 February, Newcastle Beach. Maximum Adventure Race Series Designed for teams of two, the races are fun, fast and furious with teams changing between mountain biking, trail running and kayaking! Cams Wharf, Lake Macquarie. www.paddypallinadventure.com.au
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Newcastle World Travel Expo 2018 10am - 4pm, Newcastle Entertainment Centre. Reserve your free ticket at www.travelexpo.net.au/travel-expo Endless Summer At Charlestown Swim Centre, from 11am - 4pm, you can enjoy live music, games, prizes and the Aquatic Challenger inflatable obstacle course. Free entry for the first 50 people (12-24 years). Cupid's Undie Run Hundreds of half-naked or fancy-dressed runners will take to Nobbys Beach Promenade to raise funds for the Children's Tumour Foundation. Register at www.cupidsundierun.com.au
OUR Land People Stories Bangarra returns with a triple bill showcasing timeless stories of Australia's cultural heritage. 9 + 10 March, Civic Theatre.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Market2markets Opening Market A brand new market at Rowland's Park, The Junction! 9am - 3pm. Maitland Riverlights Multicultural Festival At dusk the festival atmosphere comes alive with lantern lights, reggae beats and dancing in a family friendly event! www.maitlandriverlights.com.au Newcastle Fertility Options Seminar Genea are holding a Free Fertility Options Seminar in Newcastle, presented by Fertility Specialist Dr Matthew Holland. Lingard Private Hospital, 9am - 10am. Limited spots, register at www.genea.com.au/events
18 FEB More Lunar New Year Events at www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/Library/Whats-On
Lunar New Year: Tai Chi Lessons Discover the benefits for yourself at one of these beginners' workshops. Suitable for all ages and free! Bookings essential via www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au. At Merewether Ocean Baths, 9am - 10am + Lambton Park Feb 20, 10am - 12pm.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Exhibition: The Sunrise Swimmers - Local History Lounge For this sea loving community, swimming is a tonic, an elixir to a life well lived. Local artist Brydie Piaf brings together a collection of portraits, seascapes and stories from the early morning swimmers at Newcastle’s iconic Merewether Ocean Baths. Newcastle Art Gallery, 23 Feb - 17 April. Official opening 6pm - 8pm, 23 Feb. Musica Viva: Sabine Meyer & Alliage Quintett Newcastle Conservatorium.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Light up Newcastle Lantern Walk Join the Newcastle Rotary Clubs to celebrate Chinese New Year and Light up Newcastle with red lanterns in Honeysuckle. From 4pm - 9.30pm. www.lightupnewcastle.com.au Shakespeare in the Vines - Twelfth Night A fresh take on this much loved classic at Calais Estate! www.calaiswines.com.au A Day on the Green The Living End, Spiderbait, Veruca Salt, The Lemonheads, Tumbleweed and The Fauves at Bimbadgen. NSW Surf Life Saving Championships Cheer on the 7000+ competitors taking part! 24 Feb - 11 March, Blacksmith's Beach. Surfest 2018 Finals See the male and female champions of the Qualifying Series events add their names to an enviable list of winners! Merewether Beach, Feb 24 + 25. www.surfest.com
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Sparke Helmore Newcastle City Triathlon staged from the Queens Wharf area on Newcastle Harbour, this event offers long, mid and short distance triathlons. www.hevents.com.au Old School Car Show and Shine Heaton Park, Bluegum Road Jesmond, 7.30am - 1pm. My Kids Market Baby and kids clothing, shoes, toys, books, prams, bikes, cots, highchairs, rockers and other nursery items. $4 entry, Newcastle Basketball Stadium, 9am - 12pm.
SURFEST 2018
Schedule
3-4 FEB Orica Teams Challenge, Stockton Beach 4 FEB Surfest 3 Peas Markets, The Pines, Stockton Foreshore, 10am - 4pm 10-11 FEB Nib Pro Junior - WSL 1000 Men's and Women's + Sanbah Cadet Cup and Dalton Lawyers Cadet Girls presented by Arcbuild, Merewether Beach 15-16 FEB Burton Automotive High School Teams Challenge, Merewether Beach 17-18 FEB Wandiyali Indigenous Classic, Merewether Beach + Burton Automotive Pro and Surfest Women's Pro QS6000 International Trials, Dixon Park Beach 19-25 FEB Burton Automotive Pro QS6000 + Grandstand Physio QS6000 Womens Pro, Merewether Beach. Finals Feb 24 + 25 23 FEB Evolution Business Advisers Charity Corporate Cup, Dixon Park Beach 25 Feb Surfest Beats N Barrels, Jefferson Park, Merewether, 9am - 3pm
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