Live! at the Baptist February
Your connection to the most cutting edge and progressive music scene in Ipswich. Live! at the Baptist is a place where unearthed bands and independent artists can rock-out live on stage. In February, enjoy:
Nick Tart Band
Emerging out of Brisbane, NTB is a powerhouse rock outfit consisting of four accomplished musicians. This hard-hitting outfit write and create their own blend of blues and soul-inspired classic rock, with a killer combination of soaring vocals and great riffs. Taking inspiration from blues, soul, and classic rock, this band is a killer combination of soaring vocals and great riffs. After writing and recording material for their first album, they are now ready to rock Australia.
The Viable
The Viable, formed in 2016 as a garage band, quickly found their own style creating original music. Their live debut, in 2017, was at the Ipswich Battle of the Bands where they won a live music recording session and their song Purple Dress was used in a promotional video.
WHERE: Studio 188, 188 Brisbane St, Ipswich
COST: Prepurchased tickets $10, on the door $15, book here
Underworld
Descend into Sydney’s seedy underworld in a new photographic exhibition revealing the dark side of the Roaring Twenties.
Explore more than 130 candid and compelling mugshots taken by New South Wales Police between 1920 and 1930. Known as the ‘Specials’, they are unlike any found elsewhere in the world.
Immerse yourself in all things Underworld with the stunning accompanying book and an exciting line-up of talks and tours.
WHEN: 9.30am – 4pm
WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum
COST: Adult $14.50. Children under three are free.
Mums, Dads and Bubs
The Springfield Mums, Dads and Bubs runners group aim to get parents out of the house and meeting with other parents.
See more activites for Mums and Bubs at Active and Healthy Ipswich – click here
WHEN: 9.30am every Friday
WHERE: Robelle Domain Parklands, 155 Southern Cross Circuit, Springfield Central
COST: Free
Springfield Markets
It’s market day at Springfield. Hop on down to Robelle Domain Parklands for an afternoon treat, browse through local talented artists and crafters, shop for homewares and enjoy dinner with family and friends from food trucks and multicultural stalls.
WHEN: 3pm-8pm
WHERE: Robelle Domain Parklands, Springfield Central
COST: Free entry
Story Time - Springfield Central Library
Enjoy the magic of picture books and make new friends while exploring a different theme each month with stories, songs and movement. Share in the fun of stories, rhymes, songs and games to build important language and reading readiness skills.
WHEN: 9.30am-10.15am
WHERE: Springfield Central Library, corner of Main Street and Sirius Drive, Orion Springfield Central
COST: Free
GYS YOUTH BBQ
The Goodna Youth Service exists to empower young people in their communities, to maximize their potential in the face of the barriers or challenges to positive living.
WHEN: Friday afternoons 3.30pm – 4.30pm
WHERE: GYS Office, 11 William Street, Goodna
COST: Free