Lifestyle & Culture

The Weekend, January 11-12

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

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