Thirsty Merc at Racehorse Hotel
Thirsty Merc is coming to Ipswich by popular demand. Fifteen years ago, Thirsty Merc bounded onto the music scene with their Summertime sounds, making their mark on radio and TV over the ensuing years, and to celebrate the milestone the band is heading back out on the road on its Take Me Back Tour.
WHEN: 8pm
WHERE: Racehorse Hotel, 215 Brisbane Road, Booval
COST: $29,60, book here
Marburg Show
Head out to Marburg and enjoy a country show.
WHEN: 8am – 8pm
WHERE: Marburg Showgrounds
COST: Adults $15 Pensioners $6. Children under 11 Free.
Rail museum twilight markets
Find the perfect Mother’s Day gift at The Workshops Rail Museum Twilight Markets. The markets will include some of south-east Queensland’s best handmade markets, food trucks, live music, free craft workshops, museum torchlight tours and an onsite bar.
WHEN: 5pm-9pm
WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum, North Street, North Ipswich
COST: $2, children under 15 free but must be accompanied by an adult
First 5 Forever - Story Time Riverlink
Share in the fun of stories, rhymes and songs to build important language and reading readiness skills!Regular fortnightly Storytelling session – aimed at children under 6 years of age. This is a free event. No bookings are required.
WHEN: 9.30am – 10pm
WHERE: Riverlink Shopping Centre, Downs Street, North Ipswich
COST: Free
Groove and Grape: The Sam Hewerdine Trio
Hailing from Brisbane to Bosnia, The Sam Hewerdine Trio brings three passionate minds into unity, as they push each other to their musical limits. With a taste for standards that lie outside the norm, each member brings their international experience, energy and enthusiasm, as they use the trio as a platform for their music.
The Trio is:
Sam Hewerdine – piano
Goran Gajic – bass
Mark Davies – drums.
WHEN: 8pm-10pm
WHERE: Studio 188, 188 Brisbane St, Ipswich
COST: $25, $72 (table of 4)
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
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
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
Eighty8 Hip Hop
End the working week with a bang with hip ho classes for beginners. Fun, easy and cheap. Open to all levels of dance and to those with no experience at all. Taught by one of New Zealand’s finest dancers so you will definitely be promised a great session week after week.
WHEN: 6.30pm
WHERE: Lifestyle Health Clubs, 344 Redbank Plains Road
COST: $12
Ipswich Artists: works from the Collection
See the diversity and skill of local Ipswich artists in this display featuring works that have been acquired for the Ipswich Art Gallery Collection.
Artists featured are Gary Abkin, Tim Acutt, Chenaya Bancroft-Davis, Annie Clarke, Donna Davis, Charmaine Davis, Mieke den Otter, Colleen Gardener, Angela Geertsma, Sally Harrison, Lizzett Kim, Wayne McDonnell, Sharon McKenzie, Deb Mostert, Kate Roberts, Andrew Spark and Helen Vere. Many of the pieces displayed have been acquired through the Ipswich Art Awards over the past 15 years and are shown in conjunction with this year’s Ipswich Festival.
WHEN: 10am – 5pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, Darcy Doyle Place‚ 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