10 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
1. Chinese New Year celebration
When: Today from 10am to 2pm
Where: Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre, Baker St, Toowoomba.
A special Chinese New Year celebration will be held today.
Everyone is invited to the free event, which will be held across from the University for Southern Queensland.
Food and market stalls, activities and free entertainment will be available.
A cultural costume competition will be available for children at the celebration.
For more information phone 4688 0700.
2. Alice’s Wonderland exhibition
When: Today and tomorrow from 9.30am to 4pm
Where: Cobb and Co Museum, 27 Lindsay St, Toowoomba.
The Cobb and Co Museum has extended its Alice’s Wonderland exhibition until February 17.
The exhibition will teach children from ages three to eight basic science concepts through a range of activities.
The activities will introduce children to optics and illusion, word play, physics and maths.
Entry into the museum is free for residents of the Toowoomba Regional Council area with proof of residency.
For more information visit cobbandco.qm.qld.gov.au.
3. Avenue Q
When: Tonight from 8pm to 10.30pm
Where: University of Southern Queensland Artsworx, Toowoomba.
The Shoebox Theatre Company’s rendition of the adult puppet show Avenue Q will bring its unique sense of humour to Toowoomba.
Winner of the Tony Triple Crown for best musical, best score and best book, the show tells the timeless story of a college graduate trying to find his way in the world.
Tickets to the MA15+ show are $40 for adults and $35 for concession and students.
For more information or to purchase a ticket visit artsworx.usq.edu.au.
4. Tunes in the Garden
When: Tomorrow from 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Where: Kingfishers Cafe and Restaurant, 333 Spring St, Toowoomba.
Music-lovers are invited to come along and enjoy an afternoon of easy-listening tunes.
Musician Sarah Freeman will provide the afternoon’s entertainment. Admission is free for everyone. For more information phone the cafe on 4636 6688.
5. Brisbane Broncos trial
When: Tonight, 6pm
Where: Father Ranger Oval, Warwick THE Brisbane Broncos will take on Intrust Super Cup team Souths Logan Magpies in Warwick tomorrow night.
Gates open at 2pm with kick-off at 6pm.
Tickets are available at the gate, which cost $15 for adults and $8 for children aged 10-18.
Children under 10 can enter for free.
6. Life and Beth fundraiser show
When: Tonight from 7pm to 9pm
Where: Toowoomba Repertory Theatre, 94 Margaret St, Toowoomba.
Hope Horizon will hold a special fundraising performance of Life and Beth.
The comedy show follows the recently widowed Beth as she hosts her first family Christmas since her husband’s death.
Tickets for the show are $25 which includes a glass of wine, supper and canapés.
Proceeds of the show will go to Hope Horizon’s Cancer Wellness Centre.
For more information or to make a booking phone Lauren on
0435 509 376.
7. Monthly dance
When: Tonight from 8pm
Where: Gowrie Little Plain Hall, 111 Gowrie Little Plain Rd.
The Gowrie Little Plain Hall invites everyone to its monthly dance tonight.
Timeless Orchestra will provide live entertainment for the evening.
Entry is $20 per person which includes a lucky-door ticket drawn every hour, home-made supper and raffles.
For more information, phone 4630 4384.
8. Toowoomba Markets
When: Tomorrow from 8am to 2pm
Where: The Mills Precinct, 251/291 Ruthven St, Toowoomba.
Market-goers have the opportunity to pick up a bargain at the Toowoomba Markets tomorrow at The Mills Precinct.
Vendors will offer a variety of goods such as craft, services, bric-a-brac and home-grown produce.
The market offers an opportunity for small businesses to sell their wares without competing against franchises.
Entry is free and on-site parking is available. For more information visit thetoowoombamarkets.com.au.
9. Belle Vie Animal Rescue’s Valentine’s “Pawathon”
When: Today from 3pm to 5pm
Where: Queens Park, Lindsay St, Toowoomba.
The Belle Vie Animal Rescue will hold a special fundraiser walk.
The 1.2km walk will go from Queens Park to Bar Wunder for participants to enjoy beer and bratwurst.
Admission is a donation of your choice.
For more information visit Belle Vie Animal Rescue on Facebook.
10. Toowoomba House and Land Expo
When: Today from 9am to 2pm
Where: Harvery Norman, 910-932 Ruthven St, Toowoomba.
The Toowoomba House and Land Expo will provide an opportunity to directly compare all the advantages, location benefits and block sizes of a number of key estates in and around Toowoomba.
Builders, lenders, solicitors, appliance demonstrators will provide information at the event.
Entertainment and a free sausage sizzle will be available.
The free expo will be the perfect opportunity for aspiring builders.
For more information phone Brad on 0450 205 511.