Heritage Bank Photo Awards Exhibition – Wednesday 4 August-Thursday 10 September
Toowoomba’s John Stewart has taken out the themed category ‘let there be light’ in the Heritage Bank Photo Awards this year. His winning Show Light image and the rest of the top 50 can be seen at USQ Artsworx for the next few weeks. Exhibit is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and entry is free. You can also view the photos online.
Youth Music Festival – Friday 7 August
Live in Queens Park at 6pm this Friday, The Cairos, Average Art Club and more. This event is for 12 to 17 year olds and is $16 entry. RSVP to the Facebook event.
Downlands College Art Exhibition – Friday 7 August-Sunday 9 August
Now in its 29th year, the Downlands College Art Exhibition has earned a reputation as a premier art event, not just for the school, but for the region. This year’s program includes a gala opening, allocated babysitting time for families on Sunday morning and work from regular Archibald award finalist Paul Newton. Exhibition is 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday at the Graham Centre, Downlands College. Adults $5 entry.
Toowoomba Languages and Culture Festival – Sunday 9 August
International food stalls, music and art, and a health and well being expo, this is the 10th year of the festival designed to celebrate diversity and promote unity. Adults $5 entry, children free, it’s on 10am to 4pm in Queens Park this Sunday.
Helidon Heritage Fair – Sunday 9 August
Go along to this community fun day and enjoy sack races, tug-of-war, billy cart derby, fire brigade demo, food stands and a multi-draw raffle with prizes from Toyworld, Australia Zoo and more. Starts at 8.30am with a parade, with festivities winding up at 3.30pm.
And in Brisbane…
WWE at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre – Thursday 6 August
They’ve sold out in other states but there’s still some tickets left to see the WWE stars live at Boondall tonight. Hall of famer Shawn Michaels will be there along with Randy Orton, Sheamus, Kevin Owens and Luke Harper. But sadly not John Cena who has had to pull out over an injury (maybe he over exerted himself being hilarious in the Amy Schumer flick Trainwreck?). Ticketek has the info.
The Ekka – Friday 7 August-Sunday 16 August
If you’ve had your flu shot head along to the Ekka this year. Samantha Jade, Stan Walker and James Blundell are on the music line up this year, along with the usual sideshow alley and livestock exhibition attractions. See ekka.com.au for more.
