Psychedelic Stem Cells
These guys are a high energy rock and pop covers band. They play the best tunes from the ’70s until now, including songs from the Foo Fighters, the Killers, Maroon 5 and many others.
WHEN: From 9.30pm
WHERE: Brothers Leagues Club, Wildey St, Raceview
COST: Free entry
A Night with the Queens at Casa Mia
Palace and Casa Mia combine to bring you great food, drinks and live entertainment. The Palace will be performing great songs from the great divas and burlesque days.
WHEN: 7pm-11pm
WHERE: Casa Mia Ipswich, 43 Brisbane Road, Newtown
COST: $15, bookings seat
Stand-Up Comedy Show
Free Comedy Show- featuring Ashwin Segkar, Hayden Foote, Doony, Steven Hollamby, and hosted by Jasmine Fairbairn
WHEN: 8pm
WHERE: The Coronation Hotel, 254 Brisbane Street, West Ipswich
COST: 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 The Son of Bigfoot at 7pm, and The Shack at 8.45pm.
WHEN: Gates open at 4pm, movies from 7pm.
WHERE: Tivoli Drive-in, 50 Coal Rd, Chuwar
COST: Carload of people $10
New Years Thunder
Kick off the new year with an action-packed event at Willowbank Raceway. The first event of the year and first round of the 400 Thunder Pro Series at Willowbank is expected to draw a huge field of local and interstate racers hoping to gain championship points early in competition. Categories include top fuel, pro slammer, pro stock and pro stock bike. In addition to the pro categories there will be supercharged outlaws, pro radial, super sedan, super street and super gas racers. More info here.
WHEN: Qualifying from 8am, racing from 3pm
WHERE: Willowbank Raceway, Champions Way, Willowbank
COST: Adults $35, students and concession (with ID) $25
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
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.
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
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
Boxers or Boardies
Wish you could sew? Reserve your spot for this holiday workshop for teens. Make your own boxers or board shorts. Contact Carmel on 0448 822 893.
WHEN: 9am
WHERE: Studio, Farrellys Lane, Sadliers Crossing
COST: $60 Tuition
