Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow – Ipswich
Australia’s largest comedy festival is packing up and ready to roll. Join the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow as it journeys around Australia, home-delivering hot and tasty comic treats to audiences near and far.
Featuring fantastic funnymakers Brennan Reece, Dane Simpson, Gillian Cosgriff and Sam Taunton, the Roadshow has it all. It’s stand-up, sketch, satire, silliness and song – all in one side-splitting show.
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Ipswich Civic Centre, George Hogg Auditorium, Cnr Limestone & Nicholas Streets, Ipswich
COST: $35
Author Hour: Christine Wells
Delve into WW2 intrigue and mystery as Australian author, Christine Wells shares from her latest novel, ‘The Juliet Code’. Retired British Agent Juliet must face her demons to discover the fate of a fellow agent left behind enemy lines.
Books will be available for purchase and signing. Light refreshments will be served.
WHEN: 6pm – 7pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, 40 South Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
Cancer Council Qld Ipswich Volunteers will be holding this event and wish to invite you all to a delicious morning tea. There will be raffles, guest speaker and entertainment thoughout the morning.
As it is our 25th anniversary, we would like everyone to bring along a favourite piece of silver. Children are welcome.
WHEN: 9.30am – 12pm
WHERE: Fellowship Centre, Glebe Road Uniting Church, Silkstone
COST: Free
Story Time - Redbank Plaza
Come along and listen to stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities. This month’s theme is Animal Friends. Story Time is ideal for children under six years of age. No bookings necessary.
WHEN: 9.30am – 10.15am
WHERE: Redbank Plaza Library, 1 Collingwood Drive, Redbank
COST: Free
Wriggle and Rhyme at Redbank Plaza
Exploring language through movement. Bounce, clap, wiggle and giggle as we share fun rhymes, songs and stories with our older babies. Ages: 6-18 months with mums, dads and/or carers.
WHEN: 10.30am – 11am
WHERE: Redbank Plaza Library, 1 Collingwood Drive, Redbank
COST: Free
APPetite to Learn - South Ripley
A feast of handy apps
Apply yourself to a new menu of iPad and iPhone know-how.
Visit the Mobile Library and explore apps for:
- Newspapers and magazines
- eBooks and audiobooks
- News and weather
- Emergency alerts
- Music and drawing
- Brain teasers
iPads provided or BYO iPhone.
Adults and teens 13+ years.
WHEN: 4pm – 5pm
WHERE: Mobile Library, South Ripley, Providence Parade, South Ripley
COST: Free
Tech Time: Wikipedia Wizards
Ever thought about getting involved with Wikipedia but not sure where to start? Jon our hands-on training course and learn how you can contribute to one of the largest online knowledge communities in the world.
Participants must have experience with computers. This course is run over 4 weeks.
WHEN: 10am – 11.30am
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, 40 South Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
Ipswich Hospital Museum
WHEN: 9am – 12pm Every Wednesday.
WHERE: Ipswich Hospital Museum, Jubilee Building, Ipswich Hospital
COST: Free entry
Bootcamp - HIIT
Head along to Bootcamp. Active Parks HIIT class is where you perform a short burst of high-intensity (or max-intensity) exercise followed by a brief low-intensity activity, repeatedly, until too exhausted to continue. This is a school term activity.
For more Bootcamp classes – Active and Healthy Ipswich – click here
WHEN: 5.30pm
WHERE: Alfred Seymour Park, 10 Enson Street, Bundamba
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
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
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
Yoga
WHEN: 6.30pm every Wednesday.
WHERE: Yoga Studio Nada, 11 Connors Street, North Ipswich
COST: $10
Little Gems Playgroup
Little Gems Playgroup meets at Gailes Community House for fun indoor/outdoor play. It is a great way to meet other parents, grandparents and carers.
WHEN: 9.30am-12.30pm every Wednesday
WHERE: Gailes Community House, 30 Karina Street, Gailes
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
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
Providence Mummys Playgroup
Providence Mummys playgroup is for children zero to five years and is run by local parents and caregivers, with a range of activities designed to meet the needs of children attending. BYO snacks. All welcome. No cost and no need to RSVP, just show up.
WHEN: 9.30am-11am every Wednesday during school term
WHERE: Providence Community Centre, Amity Way, South Ripley
COST: Free
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