Austen Tayshus Live at Casa Mia
You Wanna Go Anna? The biggest name in Australian comedy for the last three decades and he’s live at Casa Mia Ipswich.
WHEN: Doors open 5pm for dinner. Show starts 8pm.
WHERE: Casa Mia, 43 Brisbane Road, Newtown
COST: $25 per person, excluding dinner.
West End Juniors Car Wash Fundraiser
Is your car needing some loving after the Christmas/New Year break? The West End Juniors are raising funds for new equipment to kick start their 2018 season.
WHEN: 9am – 2pm, Saturday 13 January
WHERE: Caltex Servo, Hunter Street, Brassall
COST: $10
Flavours of Summer
Spicers Hidden Vale invites you to indulge in a truly unique food festival showcasing the delicious variety of food and beverages that summer in Queensland has to offer.
The inaugural Flavours of Summer Gourmet Festival celebrates fresh produce, suppliers and retailers from across the local region and offers guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in unique Australian activities.
Today’s events include:
- All day: Home-made ice cream of the day
- All day: The Perfect Party Co. lawn games
- 6.30am-7.30am: Adventure Walk
- 8am-5pm: Land Rover test drive
- 10am: Sourdough masterclass
- 3.30pm-5pm: Cheese and bubbles masterclass
- 4pm-5pm: Cocktail making class
- 5pm-5.30pm: Market garden tour
- 5pm-6.30pm: Backyard cricket
- 6pm-7pm: Aperol chacuterie hour by the pool
- 9pm: Moonlight cinema – 100 Foot Journey
WHEN: January 8-28
WHERE: Spicers Hidden Vale, 617 Grandchester Mount Mort Rd, Grandchester
COST: Varies per event
Switch Bricks
Switch Bricks was created in 2012 from a desire to share the love of LEGO with a wider audience and to create something fun and different for kids to do on the school holidays in the Ipswich Area.
WHEN: Daily between the 8th and 13th of January
Morning session runs from 9am – noon
Afternoon session runs from 1pm-4pm
WHERE: The Amare Centre, Sacred Heart Primary School, 25 Cothill Road, Booval
COST: 4-14 years – $10 per session. 1-3 years – $5 per session. Children under 1 and adults free.
Tivoli Drive-in and markets
Gates open super early for the drive-in, but there’s a reason for that. The markets are open from 4pm, before movies kick in at 7pm. Tonight’s blockbusters are Goodbye Christopher Robin at 7pm, and Murder on the Orient Express at 8.45pm.
WHEN: Gates open at 4pm, movies from 7pm.
WHERE: Tivoli Drive-in, 50 Coal Rd, Chuwar
COST: Carload of people $10
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
Hippopotamus performs
This band has a reputation as one of the state’s top party bands. They’ve gathered a comprehensive repertoire of material from golden oldies and pop, to current top 40 rock and dance.
WHEN: From 9,30pm
WHERE: Brothers Leagues Club
COST: Free entry
Insectarium at Workshops Rail Museum
Explore the microscopic world of insects in a fantastic photographic exhibition of Queensland Museum specimens. Come face to face with colourful insects with hands on insect activities.
See images of the iconic Dodd insect collection – where art meets science; get up close to insects from the Queensland Museum collection; see live stick insects and sort their insect eggs from their frass (stick insect poo); create your own butterfly that flutters when you move; be an insect artist! Examine insects up close then draw and colour them; match the butterfly wings to create amazing butterfly pictures; see microscopic images of insects in 3D.
WHEN: Until January 21.
WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum, North St.
COST: Adult $14.50, Concession $12.50, Child (aged 3-15) 11.50, Family $44.50
This is my heritage: Exhibition
Viewing a photograph from the past, or holding an object of historical significance, can spark interest, emotion and dialogue. But, when a unique personal connection is established between an object and an individual, it has the power to stir poignant memories and promote a deeper understanding and knowledge of times gone by.
This is my heritage explores the profound connection that objects have to family, country and culture through the personal memories and experiences of 12 of Queensland’s Indigenous artists and educators..
WHEN: 9.30am-4pm, until January 21
WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum, North St, North Ipswich
COST: Adult $14.50, Concession $12.50, Child $11.50 (age 3-15), Family $44.50
Lego Ninjago Play Zone
Put your hands and minds to work at Orion Springfield Central’s ninja inspired zone, featuring challenges, building areas, meets and greets and more. No bookings required.
WHEN: 10am-2pm
WHERE: Target and Coles mall, Orion Springfield Central, Main Street, Springfield
COST: Free
Built for Speed
Design, build and race your Lego hot rod, dragster or supercar down rad ramps and slick tracks. Modify your ride for extra speed then re-race your turbocharged wheels for ultimate victory.
WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until February 18
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Nicholas St, Ipswich
COST: $5 per person or $15 for a family pass (admits up to five people. Must include at least one adult). Free for under 2s.
Movies in the Park: Paper Planes
An imaginative children’s film about a young Australian boy’s passion for flight and his challenge to compete in the World Paper Plane Championships in Japan. Rated G.
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Banjo Patterson Park, 2 Lawrie Drive, Collingwood Park
COST: Free
Parkrun
Start your weekend off with some fitness fun. This free 5km event is held weekly and suitable for runners and walkers of all fitness levels. Volunteers are also sought to help the event run smoothly.
WHEN: 7am
WHERE: Catherine Morgan Park, Cnr Renehan Place and Santa Monica Drive, Augustine Heights
COST: Free
Trolls at Redbank Plaza
Join Princess Poppy and Branch from the Dreamworks Trolls movie in a show filled with music and adventures.
WHEN: 11am-1.30pm. Free shows at 11am and 1pm, meet and greet from 12pm-12.30pm
WHERE: Redbank Plaza, 1 Collingwood Drive, Redbank
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
Rivals of Ixalan Pre-Release Weekend
WHEN: Various times over the weekend 13,14 January.
WHERE: Good Games Ipswich, Shop 1, 44 East Street, Ipswich
COST: $40
The Rustic Sons at CSI
Enjoy a tribute to the world’s greatest country rock artists – including Garth Brooks, Johnny Cash and The Eagles – when The Rustic Sons play at Club Services Ipswich. Combining the powerful vocals and high energy of Steve Cummins with dual Golden Guitarist Rob Bostock, it will be a night to remember.
WHEN: 7pm-10.30pm
WHERE: 5a Lowry Street, North Ipswich
COST: CSI is a members based club
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