10 things to do
There are heaps of great things to do this weekend in Toowoomba
1. Opera at Jimbour WHEN: Today, 10am to 4pm WHERE: Jimbour House Amphitheatre, Jimbour Station
QUEENSLAND Music Festival and Opera Queensland have partnered up to entertain thousands at one of the state’s most popular free outdoor events, Opera at Jimbour, held in the picturesque grounds of heritage-listed Jimbour House in the Western Downs.
QMF and OperaQ will present a semi-staged concert version of Franz Lehar’s world famous The Merry Widow, in a new version directed by OperaQ’s Jason Barry-Smith, featuring elaborate costumes, soaring melodies and a star-studded cast featuring much-loved tenor David Hobson.
For more information visit qmf.org.au.
2. Sausage Fest WHEN: Today, 11am to 8pm WHERE: Blank Space, The Mills Precinct
IF YOU love sausages, beer and cider, this is the ultimate event for you.
The Spotted Cow is hosting Sausage Fest, which will have live music, table tennis tables, eating competitions and some of the best sausages you’ve ever tasted.
3. Jumpers and Jazz WHEN: Today and tomorrow WHERE: Warwick CBD
WARWICK is where all of the yarn-bombing action is this weekend for the annual Jumpers and Jazz Festival.
Key events this weekend will include Jazz at the Gallery with artisan markets on Saturday, the Killarney Fire Drums and Bonfire on Saturday and the RACQ Grand Historic Auto Display on Sunday.
See the full program at
www.jumpersandjazz.com/
4. The Handmade Expo Market WHEN: Tomorrow, 9am to 2pm
WHERE: Harristown State High School
THE Handmade Expo showcases the very best handmade makers, bakers and creators from across the Toowoomba region.
Creations at this weekend’s market will include children’s clothing, button jewellery, homewares, quilting, crochet, wood and metal work, glassware and home style baking.
5. USQ Bookcase Writers’ Festival WHEN: Today and tomorrow WHERE: USQ
BOOK-LOVERS and authors will descend on USQ Toowoomba for the annual USQ Bookcase Writers’ Festival.
Attendees will enjoy a range of literary events designed to indulge a passion for writing,
blogging, illustrations and more.
Walkley-award winning investigative journalist Amanda Gearing will be the 2017 USQ Bookcase keynote speaker and will speak at 1.30pm on Saturday in the USQ Refectory.
The USQ Bookcase Don’t Tell charity screening will be held from 6.30pm in the USQ Artsworx Theatre.
See www.usq.edu.au/ usqbookcase for details.
6. Sydney Comedy Festival
WHEN: Today, 8pm WHERE: Empire Theatre
FOLLOWING a huge show last year, the funniest comedians from this year’s Sydney Comedy Festival are hitting the road and bringing another all-star comedy showcase to Toowoomba.
With tickets from just $34, you’ll get to see the crème de la crème of stand up comedy including American comedy legend Tony Woods, multi-talented MC Cam
Knight, Aussie legend Daniel Townes, South African firebrand Dusty Rich, and improv queen Rebecca De Unamuno.
Buy tickets at www.empiretheatre.com.au.
7. Dream of Bricks WHEN: Today, 11am and 2pm WHERE: USQ Arts Theatre
THE Dreams of Bricks is a short, playful, entertaining and educational production perfect for primary-aged students.
It’s about a clown who carries his experiences in a whole heap of bags.
Tickets are $5. Phone 4631 1111 to book.
8. Toowoomba Farmers’ Market WHEN: Today, 8pm to 1pm WHERE: Walton Stores, Annand St, Toowoomba
FIND a buzzing community of local makers, bakers, growers and live music at the Toowoomba Farmers’ Market.
There will be food ready to eat, fine coffee and a
personable area to sit and enjoy family and friends.
9. Visitors
WHEN: Today, 7.30pm WHERE: Toowoomba Repertory Theatre
AN ENDURING love story is the theme of Toowoomba Repertory’s latest production Visitors written by English playwright Barney Norris.
Ticket at www.toowoomba repertorytheatre.com.au.
10. Pittsworth and District Campdraft Association’s Campdraft
WHEN: Today and tomorrow, from 6.30am WHERE: Pittsworth Showgrounds
THE Pittsworth and District Campdraft Association’s Campdraft is on this weekend.
Events include the Maiden Draft, the Joshua Hoppe Memorial Junior Draft, the Bernie and Sally Hintz Juvenile Draft, the Hopper Accountants Open Draft and the Novice Draft.