Looking for something to do this weekend?
Yak’s got you sorted with what’s happening around the region.

Saturday

Hunter

• Harvest Markets, Maitland
  8am-1pm
  Maitland Showground
  Evans Street
  Maitland 2320
  Cost: Free
  More information here.
  Find fresh seasonal produce and goods from local growers, artisans and artists. Among the food offer you’ll find oils, artisan breads, cakes, jams, cheeses and wines.
• Variety Race Day & Corona Beach Party
  12-6.30pm
  Newcastle Jockey Club
  Darling Street
  Broadmeadow 2292
  Tickets $125 for a three course meal, or $20 for the Corona Beach Party
  More information about Variety here, and more about the Corona Beach Party here.
  
• Taste of the World Beer Festival Newcastle – Race Night
  6pm-10pm
  Newcastle Harness Racing Club
  294 Turton Rd
  New Lambton 2304
  Tickets $20 at the door.
  Taste the latest craft beers from around the country and world while watching the races.
• Whiteley on water exhibition 
  Newcastle Art Gallery
  1 Laman Street
  Newcastle 2300
  See a collection of iconic Australian artist Brett Whiteley’s work at the Newcastle Art Gallery until February 23.
• Jonathan Thulin live in concert
  7pm
  Lakeside Seveth-day Adventist Church
  Crn Fishery Point and Pearson Street
  Bonnells Bays 2264
  Cost: free
  More information here.
  Hear Christian chart topper, Swedish-American perform live at this free event. Best known for his hit Dead Come Alive featuring Australian artist Charmaine.

Central Coast

•  Wyee Markets
  9am-2pm
  Bethshan Grounds
  Cnr Forest and Wyee Roads
  Wyee 2259
  More information here.

Sydney

• City of Sydney Lawn Library
  11am-8pm
  Hyde Park
  College, Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets
  Sydney 2000
  Cost: Free
  Located in the Sydney Festival’s Village, it’s a great place to take a break from treading through the city. There’s free creative workshops, and bookshelves filled with books for loan, keeping or sharing.
• The Lion King
  2pm and 8pm
  Capitol Theatre
  13 Campbell Street (between George and Pitt Streets)
  Haymarket 2000
  Tickets from $50.
  More information here.
  The highly acclaimed musical, The Lion King returns to Sydney after a decade. Relive those 90s childhood memories and sing along to Hakuna Matata.

Port Macquarie

• The Foreshore Market – Hastings Farmers and Artists Markets
  8am-1pm
  Westport Park
  Buller and Parks Streets
  Port Macquarie 2444
  Cost: Free
  More information here
  Explore the region’s best produce and handmade crafts, and watch local acts set the mood. With views of the Hastings River, this market is not to be missed.

Sunday

Hunter

•  AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015: One Year to Go Countdown
  10.30am-12pm
  Wheeler Place
  Newcastle 2300
  Cost: Free
  More information here.
  With one year to go until Newcastle hosts the AFC Asian Cup, celebrations have well and truly begun. This football mad event will feature appearances from athletes, the opportunity to get a photo with the Asian Cup, merchandise giveaways, and the chance to win tickets to the Newcastle Jets and the Asian Cup games. Registration for the competition is free and can be done in person on the day at 9am or by visiting here.
• Warners Bay Markets
  8am-1pm
  John Street car park
  32 John Street
  Warners Bay 2282
  More information here.

Central Coast

•  Macquarie Shores Markets
  9am-2pm
  Doyalson-Wyee RSL
  Pacific Highway
  Doyalson 2262
  More information here.

Sydney

• Game Masters exhibition
  Powerhouse Museum
  500 Harris Street
  Ultimo 1238
  More information here.
  $18 for students.
  Learn the history and experience over 100 playable arcade, console, PC and mobile games from the 1970s to today.
• Circus Oz
  3pm
  Tumbalong Park
  Darling Harbour 2000
  Cost: Student tickets from $35-$70
  More information here.
• The Lion King
  1pm and 6.30pm
  Capitol Theatre
  13 Campbell Street (between George and Pitt Streets)
  Haymarket 2000
  Tickets from $50.
  More information here.

Port Macquarie

• Jazz in the Vineyards Goes Country with The Cedar Creek Band
  Gates open 10am, music from 11am-3pm
  Bago Vineyards
  Milligans Road
  Wauchope  2446
  Entry is $5
  More information here.
  Listen to the tunes of the local Cedar Creek Band. Bago Vineyards’ cellar door will be open for tastings and sales.

Image: Tanya McGovern