What’s On In Newcastle This Week? Tina Arena, Sydney Comedy Festival & Trivia!
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Thursday 4th
Think Rock and Food Trivia @ Lizottes
Trivia at Lizottes is a great night out accompanied with food and wine tastings and live music from Jason Hicks and Troy Henderson. There are loads of great prizes to be won so make sure you invite some of your smartest friends!
Time:
- 7pm
Tickets: Lizottes
- $10.00 show with bar menu or ala carte menu available
Friday 5th
The Lock Up Re Launch @ The Lock Up
The Lock Up is a contemporary art space for creative thinking. During it’s re launch this Friday their will be an opening exhibition, ‘Ash Island and it’s Transformations’, featuring Nicola Hensel, Cherie Johnson, Emma Van Leest and Shan Turner-Carroll. Curated by Belinda Howden.
For more Information visit- thelockup.org.au
Where:
- 90 Hunter St, Newcastle
Time:
- 6pm
Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase @ Newcastle Civic Theatre
This performance showcases some of the funniest national and international comedic acts that is sure to leave you in stitches.
The night line up includes:
- Luke Heggie
- Nikki Britton
- The Stevenson Experience
- Al Del Bene
- Daniel Townes
- John Cruckshank
- Marty Bright
Time:
- 8pm
Tickets: Ticketek
- $53.01 adult
Saturday 6th
Relay For Life @ Maitland Sports Ground
The Relay For Life is an annual charity event held to raise funds and awareness for cancer. The relay is an overnight event finishing up Sunday morning after breakfast. So join a team together, dress up, and start fundraising!
Time:
- 2pm start
Where:
- James St, Maitland
For More Information click Here.
Olive Tree Markets @ Junction Public School
The monthly Olive Tree Markets are back on this Saturday. Head down to check out all the local talent happening around Newcastle and to find some hidden treasures amongst the stalls. There is everything from homemade crafts, jewellery, food and live music!
Time:
- 9am- 3pm
Open Studio Day @ Newcastle Community Art Centre
This is a free, unique experience that allows you visit the studios of the Newcastle Community Arts Centre artists and speak to them directly about their art practice and even buy works directly from the studio walls. On the day enjoy a sausage sizzle, coffee from the Cafe 2U cart, as well a boutique art and craft market.
Where:
- 246 Parry St, Hamilton
Roller Derby @ Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Enjoy an epic double header this weekend as the Newcastle NRDL Dockyard Dames take on Sydney’s S2D2 The Force at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre. The night is guaranteed to display mazing athleticism, teamwork and entertainment.
Time:
- 5pm Doors Open
Tickets: Here
- $15.00 (Adult 14+)
For more Information check out their Facebook Page.
Jay Whalley @ The Small Ballroom
Jay Whalley, from the rock band Frenzal Rhomb, is venturing out on his own with nothing but his guitar. Enjoy a surprisingly unexpected night as he strips back to an intimate accoustic sound, showcasing his musical talent.
Tickets: Oztix
- $15.95, +18
Sunday 7th
Tina Arena @ Newcastle Civic Theatre
Australian pop icon, Tina Arena is making her way to Newcastle this Sunday as part of her national tour. Her recent album, ‘Reset’, is her first original english album in over 12 years, and a successful one at that. Along with her new songs, Tina Arena will also be performing a long list of songs that span over her entire career.
Time:
- 7.30pm
Tickets: Ticketek
- Ranging from $83.65- $200.08
I Killed The Prom Queen + The Ghost Inside @ The Cambridge
The Rise of Brotality Tour features some of Australia’s best heavy music. ‘I Killed The Prom Queen’ have returned home to tour their post- resurrection debut ‘Beloved’ along with some of their earlier works. They will be accompained with ‘The Ghost Inside’ whose album ‘Get What You Give’ was voted number 3 on Short.Fast.Loud’s best album of 2012.
Time:
- 7:30pm
Tickets: Oztix
- $43.90 +18
Boy Band Tribute @ King St Hotel
Take a trip back in time as King St pays tribute to all the forgotten and memorable boy bands that have come and gone. Every Sunday night there are also drink specials including $4 coronas and $5 URLs.
Time:
- From 8pm
Father’s Day @ The Kent Hotel
In their newly renovated bistro treat dad to a ‘Father’s day Feast!’ for only $20 for two courses or $25 for three.
With limited seating booking is essential.
Call 49613303
Monday 8th
Newcastle Emerging Artist @ Newcastle Art Space
The 14th annual Newcastle Emerging Artist prize entry forms are now available, with art works due on Monday. The exhibition includes $7000 plus worth of prizes on offer in 5 different sections (painting, textiles, photo-media, works on paper, sculpture), plus an overall winner and people’s choice award.
For more Information visit- newcastleartspace.blogspot.com.au
Where:
- 246 Parry St, Hamilton East
Steak Night @ The Mary Ellen
Every Monday at The Mary Ellen Hotel is steak night! Enjoy a 250 gram rump steak for only $11.90. Kick start the beginning of the week off on a high with a good quality, cheap meal, a group of friends and a beer!
Tuesday 9th
Open Mic Night @ The Great Northern Hotel
Whether you wish to get up on stage and perform or you are just there to watch or cheer on a friend, The Great Northern open mic night is a great night out for everyone. Whilst your there enjoy a $10 schnitzel with drink specials also available.
Time:
- 7pm
Wednesday 10th
World Suicide Prevention Day @ Fort Scratchleys
Lifeline Newcastle and Hunter will be hosting a free morning tea at Fort Scratchleys in support of World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide is the sad reality for many Australians, and with nearly all suicides preventable it is important to talk about it openly and in a safe environment.
Time:
- 9.30am- 11.30am
For More Information about World Suicide Prevention Day Visit- wspd.org.au
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