Minecraft - survive the invasion
Prepare to protect your village and its people from enemy attack. Build your defences in a fun survival challenge with other Minecraft fans. Some Minecraft skills are required. Bookings essential.
WHEN: 4.30pm to 6pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library
COST: Free, bookings essential
Kids Code Club
Is your child interested in coding? Join the Ipswich Library Code Club and learn to code using Scratch as part of the Australian Code Club. Bookings essential. Be mindful of others when booking multiple dates.
WHEN: 3.30pm to 4.30pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library –
COST: Free, ages 8 to 12
Banshees Open Mic
Lots of bands and artists got their start at an open mic night and Banshees is continuing that tradition 7pm every Wednesday night where musicians, poets, comedians, and dancers are welcome to hit the stage.
Performers get a complimentary drink and Banshees has Wednesday night drink specials.
Stage, PA, microphones, amps, and drums provided. BYO instruments, leads, sticks, and passion.
Book a 20 minute performance spot over the bar, via FB message, call the venue, or simply come along to enjoy the show.
WHEN: 7pm – 10pm
WHERE: Banshees Bar & Artspace, 131 Brisbane Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
Imagine this...
Imagine a flower. Imagine a car. Imagine a bird. Use colourful and creative craft materials to imagine and make something, then take your creation home or display it in the gallery for others to see. Imagine this… is a hands-on studio space where children and families can imagine and make art together.
WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until 11 November, 2018
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich
COST: Free
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.
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
Ipswich Hospital Museum
WHEN: 9am – 12pm Every Wednesday.
WHERE: Ipswich Hospital Museum, Jubilee Building, Ipswich Hospital
COST: Free entry
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
Banshees Open Mic
Lots of bands and artists got their start at an open mic night and Banshees is continuing that tradition 7pm every Wednesday night where musicians, poets, comedians, and dancers are welcome to hit the stage.
Performers get a complimentary drink and Banshees has Wednesday night drink specials.
Stage, PA, microphones, amps, and drums provided. BYO instruments, leads, sticks, and passion.
Book a 20 minute performance spot over the bar, via FB message, call the venue, or simply come along to enjoy the show.
WHEN: 7pm – 10pm
WHERE: Banshees Bar & Artspace, 131 Brisbane Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
