WHAT’S ON Australian Haydn Ensemble – Beethoven's Pastoral One of Australia's leading chamber music ensembles brings Mozart and Beethoven to Lake Macquarie. Tickets at Eventbrite. Euro Motorfest A display of historic and modern vehicles manufactured in Europe at Foreshore Park, 8am–4pm. Adult Workshop: Still life painting with Rachel Milne Create a still life painting with acrylics at Newcastle Art Gallery. THURSDAY 24 JUNE High School Musical Presented by St Philip's Christian College at Civic Theatre, 24–26 June. FRIDAY 25 JUNE Civic Comedy Club at City Hall, 25 June + 23 July. Tickets through www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au Cabaret Drag Disco at The Well A non-stop show at 48 Watt St. www.timberproductions.com.au
SATURDAY 26 JUNE Civic Cinema in the Playhouse: NTL Follies Stephen Sondheim’s legendary musical, captured live from the National Theatre in London, playing at The Playhouse. SUNDAY 27 JUNE Omega Ensemble – Ex Machina at Newcastle Art Gallery, tickets at www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au MONDAY 28 JUNE Tim Minchin – Back at Civic Theatre, 28+29 June.
JULY THURSDAY 1 JULY The Tap Pack Slick humour, high energy entertainment and world class tap dance at Civic Theatre. SATURDAY 3 JULY Rafferty's Coastal Run 12km, 22km and 36km options in Lake Macquarie. John Williamson – Winding Back at Civic Theatre Newcastle. TUESDAY 6 JULY Carmen The femme fatale you can’t forget and a cast of some of Australia's finest opera singers at Civic Theatre.
WEDNESDAY 7 JULY The Empire Strips Back at Civic Theatre. Coffee with Art at Newcastle Art Gallery, 10.30am–12pm. Discover artist Rachel Milne and enjoy morning tea. Tickets $15 members/$20 non-members. Visit www.nag.org.au Carl Barron – Skating Rink for Flies 7–14 July + 5 August at Civic Theatre. Tim Tszyu V Michael Zefara at Newcastle Entertainment Centre. Visit www.nec.net.au FRIDAY 9 JULY The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond at Civic Theatre. SUNDAY 11 JULY Sunday Sessions at MAC Grab a wine or beer, enjoy some local music and artmaking, 2pm–4pm. Tickets $20, visit www.eventbrite.com.au THURSDAY 15 JULY Bohemian Symphony – The Music of Queen A 24 Piece Symphony Orchestra conducted by the renowned George Ellis will perform Queen’s greatest hits at Civic Theatre. FRIDAY 16 JULY Things I Know to Be True at The Playhouse, 16–24 July. SATURDAY 17 JULY Newcastle Spiritual & Lifestyle Market Readings, healing, health, lifestyle and handmade boutique products at City Hall, 17+18 July. 10am–5pm (4pm Sun). WEDNESDAY 21 JULY La Traviata Opera Hunter and Lake Macquarie City Council present Verdi’s Masterpiece La Traviata at Warners Bay Theatre. 21 July–1 August. Tickets at Sticky Tickets. FRIDAY 23 JULY National Theatre Live: No Man's Land A comic classic at Rathmines Theatre. Tickets at www.eventbrite.com.au MONDAY 26 JULY Musica Viva: Genevieve Lacey & Marshall McGuire at City Hall, tickets at www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au TUESDAY 27 JULY The Stones' Sticky Fingers The Rolling Stones’ seminal Sticky Fingers album is celebrating its 50th anniversary! At Civic Theatre, visit www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au WEDNESDAY 28 JULY The TEN Tenors pack 25 years of fun into one night with a 25th anniversary tour, at Civic Theatre. FRIDAY 30 JULY Films @ Rathmines: Monty Python - Life of Brian at Rathmines Theatre. Tickets at www.eventbrite.com.au
1 - 30 JUNE
DOBELL FESTIVAL
Attend an exhibition, make art, watch a performance or listen to live music in various venues across the lake.
5 - 6 JUNE
LAKE MAC OPEN STUDIOS
Meet artists, learn about the creative process and purchase unique artworks.
18 - 19 JUNE
FLOAT YOUR BOAT
Line the shores of beautiful Lake Macquarie to see boats in a rainbow of colours cruise past.
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VIVID SYDNEY 6-28 AUGUST 2021 BOOK NOW FOR A TRULY ENLIGHTENING EXPERIENCE! It’s the festival that casts light on our lives through the creativity of artists, musicians and thinkers, and it's back for 2021 at a time when it’s most needed. Yes – we are talking about VIVID SYDNEY
– the festival that encourages us to come out and come together, to celebrate the pure joy of a collective experience – albeit COVID-safely. Vivid Light exemplifies resilience and wonder. This year’s program features significant immersive experiences, major kinetic works and surprising projection sites that light unique urban spaces like never before. Vivid Music taps into the vast array of talent with ground-breaking, emerging artistry in all styles and an eclectic and unorthodox nature program that genuinely represents today's music scene. At Vivid Ideas, you’ll hear from Game Changers, who lead the way. Sessions will shine a light on the next generation of creative and innovative brains who think outside the box and certainly don’t fit the mould. Visit www.vividsydney.com for more information.
20 JUNE
AUSTRALIAN HAYDN ENSEMBLE
Float away with breathtaking Beethoven from Australia’s leading chamber ensemble under heritage high ceilings.
Discover more of what’s on in Lake Mac at
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