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