It’s anyone’s guess whether outdoor events will be on or off this weekend, but rain settling in doesn’t mean Novocastrians have to hide indoors. We’ve compiled a list of events that will hopefully get you and your crew out and about in our beautiful region.
CRIME:
Revisit the scenes of some of Maitland’s most notorious crimes in a street tour with Dark Stories on Friday at 7.30pm or Saturday from 5pm.
By retracing the steps of some of the region’s most infamous characters, and delving into investigations about some of darkest crimes, visitors are expected to leave believing the truth is far stranger than fiction. The tour will meet and begin at the seated area in front of the Maitland Train Station. Spaces are limited, bookings essential.
FILM:
Alliance Française de Newcastle will host its final French Friday film for 2022 with a screening of Hear Me Out at Events Cinema in Kotara on Friday 21 October. The Little French Market starts at 6pm with savoury and sweet pastries for sale together with home-made preserves, cookbooks, handbags, jewellery, candles, and unique gifts, before the French film (with English subtitles) begins at 7pm.
ART:
Newcastle’s inner city Playstate Curate Gallery will host a Graffiti Martini Paint and Sip event with artist Jordan Lucky on Friday 21 October from 7pm to 9pm. Spray cans, markers and paint will be the tools to bring a creative piece to life with the help of a delectable cocktail and advice from one of the city’s best street artists.
DANCE:
On Sunday 23 October, Newcastle’s Civic Theatre is set to come alive with dance as the Royal Czech Ballet visits Australia for the first time, performing the timeless classic Swan Lake. The venue will host two performances, from 2pm to 4pm and again from 7pm to 9pm.
FOOD AND WINE:
The annual Boydell’s Picnic in the Vines will be held across two days, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 October. Between 11am and 4.30pm the East Gresford estate will welcome visitors to bring a picnic rug and their own fare, find a spot on the grass and enjoy some of its wine together with live music, beer, pizza, tea and coffee.
MOVE:
Walk, run, push, stroll, or wheel your way along the region’s most popular track from Adamstown to Belmont in the annual Fernleigh 15 on Sunday 23 October. The recreational event is set to take participants along the 15km track in either solo or team efforts from 6.30am, just for fun.
If you want to take your four-legged friend on an outdoor adventure then head along to the Street Paws Festival at The Station in Newcastle this Saturday from 10am until 2pm. Take part in competitions, shop from more than 30 stalls, and enjoy food trucks and coffee vans for the humans.
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