Sing with the Miner Chords
Like to sing? Join Ipswich A Capella Harmony Club – the Miner Chords. Men and women of all abilities welcome. For more information phone David Green on 0407 831 326 or Gordon Dryden on 0414 294 120.
WHERE: Old Ipswich Courthouse, 75 East Street, Ipswich
COST: Membership applies
Give a self-driving shuttle a try
The future is here. Head to Orion Lagoon and hop on an electric self-driving shuttle. It will travel along John Nugent Way. The self-driving shuttle demonstration is part of Ipswich City Council’s Smart City Program.
WHEN: 10am-12pm, 12.30pm-2.30pm and 3pm-4pm
WHERE: Orion Lagoon, Southern Cross Circuit, Springfield Central
COST: Free
First 5 Forever - Booval Pop-up
Booval Pop-Up Fun for little Ones. Bringing fun and interactive children’s programs to you. Spark your child’s creativity with different activities each session including stories, songs, music making and block play. Meet Bee-Bot, our child friendly robot and other characters. Collect free books and activities to continue the fun at home.
WHEN: 9.30am – 11am
WHERE: Glebe Road, Uniting Church, 98/104 Glebe Road, Booval.
COST: Free
Ipswich Hospital Museum
WHEN: 9am – 12pm Every Wednesday.
WHERE: Ipswich Hospital Museum, Jubilee Building, Ipswich Hospital
COST: Free entry
Ipswich Races
Ipswich Turf Club offers a wide range of options for race-goers, from general entry through to more lavish corporate-style packages which include lunch and beverages.
WHEN: Gates open at 11am
WHERE: Ipswich Turf Club, 219 Brisbane Rd, Bundamba.
COST: Varies
First 5 forever: Booval pop-up fun
Bringing fun and interactive children’s programs to you. Spark your child’s creativity with different activities each session including stories, songs, music making and block play. Meet Bee-Bot, our child friendly robot and other characters. Collect free books and activities to continue the fun at home. Morning tea provided. Ages 0-6 years.
WHEN: 9.30am-11am
WHERE: Glebe Road Uniting Church, 98/104 Glebe Rd, Booval
COST: Free event
Tech time: Archive archaeologist
Uncovering the past: kick start your research and learn how to use the Queensland State Archives and other websites to unlock the mysteries of the past. Please note, participants must have experience with computers.
WHEN: 1pm-2.30pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, training room, 40 South St
COST: Free event, but bookings necessary
Scratch lab
Is your child, aged 8-12, interested in coding? Work on your own coding projects and collaborate with others. Please book into two sessions a month only. This will allow more opportunities for other children.
WHEN: There are two one-hour sessions. Starts 3.30pm and 4.45pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, training room, 40 South St
COST: Free
Scale-free network: Micro Draw Workshops
See the world in a whole new way! Ipswich Art Gallery will be home to Scale Free Network’s exciting art-science laboratory. Microscope drawing workshops combine a lesson in science, art and mathematics inspired by the microscopic world.
Using the microscopes supplied, students look at slides and live samples from different areas of scientific research such as microbiology, geology, water ecology, parasitology and botany as well as their own special objects. They then create works of art. This is for students in Years 3-10. Bookings are usually made by teachers and are essential.
WHEN: Sessions at 9.30am and 11.30am Monday to Friday, until March 23
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place
COST: Free entry
Protege Masterclasses: Drama Workshop
Creating a character and living within his or her world is a crucial tool as an actor. It is necessary to have the ability to build bold and physical characters, as well as finding unique and subtle differences between each and every persona. This masterclass will see participants polishing skills and efficiency in making decisions, understanding given circumstances and motivations, whilst exploring how to communicate a story to the audience.
Be inspired, develop your performance skills and learn new techniques as part of this four week drama workshop program. Workshops are open to youth (16-25yrs) of any ability and will be held at Studio 188, Ipswich.
WHEN: 6pm-8pm
WHERE: Studio 188, 188 Brisbane St, Ipswich
COST: Free
19th & 20th Century Works
View some of the finest pieces from the Ipswich Art Gallery’s collection of 19th and early 20th century fine art and folk art, as well as contemporary works reflecting Ipswich’s heritage.
WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until October 14
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Nicholas St, Ipswich
COST: Free entry
Twilight Wedding Expo
Start planning the day of your dreams at the Twilight Wedding Expo at Brookwater Golf and Country Club. Onsite will be a selection of handpicked vendors to provide you with advice, inspiration and information for your big day.
WHEN: 6pm-8pm
WHERE: Brookwater Golf and Country Club, 1 Tournament Drive, Brookwater
COST: Free
Women's Singing Circle
WHEN: 7pm every Wednesday.
WHERE: Sacred Cow Yoga Studio, 233 Brisbane Street, Ipswich
COST: Cost is $15 per week casual rate or $120 per term
Yoga
WHEN: 6.30pm every Wednesday.
WHERE: Yoga Studio Nada, 11 Connors Street, North Ipswich
COST: $10
Ipswich model band
WHERE: 64 Blackall St, Basin Pocket
COST: Free
Genies in residence
Meet members of the Ipswich Genealogical Society at the Ipswich Central Library every Wednesday.
WHEN: 10am-12pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library
COST: Free
Silk Road Belly Dance
Silk Road Belly Dance and Low Impact Exercise class is suitable for women of all ages and fitness levels.
WHEN: 6.45pm every Wednesday.
WHERE: Masonic Hall, Nicholas Street, Ipswich
COST: $12
