10 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
TOOWOOMBA RECORD FAIR
When: Today from 9am to 2pm
Where: St Thomas Mores Hall, Ramsay St.
We are looking for people who want to sell their unwanted records for the latest instalment of the Toowoomba Record Fair. Huge record sales, collectibles and bargains.
All genres of music, everything from Abba to Zappa.
More information from Jason Woodward 0424 371 720.
PEPPA PIG
When: Today noon
Where: Empire Theatre Surprise! Peppa Pig, George and their friends are back in Australia in a brand new live stage show.
It’s a lovely day and Peppa is playing outside with her friends. Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig have got a surprise for her and her younger brother George but no matter how hard they try, they cannot guess what it is.
In Peppa Pig’s Surprise audiences will enjoy interactive fun, games and, of course, surprises. This charming, colourful new show features new songs and new life-size puppets.
MURPHYS CREEK MARKETS
When: Today from 7am
Where: Murphys Creek Tavern The Murphys creek trail bike ride is on today and they will be using the Murphys Creek Grounds. As a result, the markets will be held at the Murphys Creek Tavern today but will return to the Murphys Creek Grounds next month.
INDOOR WINTER MARKET
When: Today and tomorrow
Where: Grand Central’s Market Room located across from Toowoomba Fresh on Level 1.
A mix of sellers will feature including handmade, high end, children’s products, fashion, food, and health and service providers.
HELEN EARLEY ENSEMBLE’S THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT
When: Tonight 7pm
Where: St Paul’s Hall, Phillip St Lights! Camera! Action! Come and see the Helen Earley Ensemble’s performance of “That’s Entertainment”. When Thomas accidentally stumbles across an old movie studio, he finds himself caught up in the magic and memories of making history. But what will the young boy do when his beloved studio is set to be demolished?
Doors open at 6.30pm. Adults $35, concession $30, school students $20.
Bookings at 4632 4204 or
0418 159 187. Email: helen.marianne@bigpond.com
Proceeds go to assist the DownsSteam Tourist Railway and Museum.
ANNUAL BLOOMSDAY CELEBRATION OF JAMES JOYCE
When: Tomorrow from noon
Where: at the James Joyce seat, Federation Park, Railway St, Toowoomba, then in the Tara Room, Irish Club Hotel, Russell St.
Celebrate the genius of author James Joyce with the Darling Downs Irish Club. Gather around the James Joyce Seat for a brief reading from the famous novel Ulysses and then cross Russell St to enjoy lunch at the Irish Club Hotel.
All welcome. Phone Aileen on 0421 327 970.
AUSTRALIAN ARMY BAND
When: Tomorrow 2pm
Where: Empire Theatre Since its formation in 1949, the Australian Army Band-Brisbane (AAB-B) has become known throughout Queensland as one of the finest military bands in Australia, enjoying a wide reputation for its musical excellence and impressive military appearance.
On occasion the band is required to support Australian Defence Personnel deployed on operations, most recently in December 2015 to Afghanistan and the Middle East region. Band members have entertained audiences internationally, performing at events like military tattoos in Switzerland and Scotland, and have also featured at commemorative activities in Gallipoli, Turkey, France and Belgium.
KRIS GEORGE WBA AND COMMONWEALTH TITLE FIGHT
When: Tomorrow from 6am
Where: Southern Hotel, Ruthven St south
Toowoomba champion welterweight boxer Kris George will fight Englishman Josh Kelly for the WBA International and Commonwealth titles in Newcastle, England, tomorrow morning (Toowoomba time). Kris George’s sponsor The Southern Hotel will live stream the fight in high definition and in surround sound at Bar 839.
For just $20 catch the fight while enjoying a hot breaky including bacon, sausages, scrambled eggs, hash brown, and toast plus your choice of a flat white or a long black. Doors open at 6am.
CIRCUS RIO
When: Today 11am, 4pm and 7pm shows, tomorrow 11am.
Where: Queens Park under the Big Top.
Based on the electric atmosphere of Rio De Janerio’s Carnival, Circus Rio is a performance that celebrates the capability of the human form through colour, dance, music and life.
Bursting through the backstage curtain and into the ring you will find FMX Motorbikes somersaulting over your seats, aerialists who will dangle from the ceiling, a tribe of Samba Girls stomping to that fierce Brazilian rhythm, our Capoeira boys smashing out a fusion of breakdancing and traditional Afro-Brazilian dance along with much more.
MADSEN RASMUSSEN FINAL
When: Tomorrow 3pm
Where: Herb Steinohrt Oval (Valleys Club), Pillar St, Middle Ridge
Named for two of Toowoomba’s former leading rugby league internationals Mick Madsen and Elton Rasmussen, the game is played between the leading A Grade clubs at the end of the first round of Toowoomba Rugby League fixtures.
Tomorrow’s game will see the Valleys Roosters take on the Wattles Warriors.
Under 18 and C Grade president’s cup finals will precede the A Grade match.