What's on in Newcastle | Monday 28th SEPT - Sunday 4th OCT

Zana Kobayashi
Sep 27, 2015
4 min read

This week is such an exciting week for Newcastle! Our beautiful and creative city is thriving with things to do this week- from culture, music, food, entertainment, festivals and much more!

But don't forget to check a copy of The Follower for a full list of events!!

NEWCASTLE CHINA WEEK | Monday 28th SEPT – Sunday 4th OCT

After much success in 2014, the Newcastle China Week returns 28th September and runs until the 4th October. This massive event showcases the growing cultural, social and economic relationship between China and the Hunter Region. Major events within the week include Newcastle Chinese Film Festival (Tower Cinemas 1-3 OCT), Newcastle China Noodle Market (Crown St 3 OCT evening) & more. To conclude the week-long celebrations, Beaumont Street HAMILTON will transform into its own lively & vibrant Chinatown for Newcastle China Festival. This festival celebrates traditional and contemporary Chinese culture, food, art and travel. Highlights include Chinese language introduction, Tai Chi workshops, extreme martial arts demonstrations, dumpling making & much more.

For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/chinafestival & https://www.facebook.com/events/405342832992020/

Tommyhawkes | The Lass O’Gowrie | Wednesday 30th October

Dark saxophone harmonies, raucous, angelic and a homemade electric mandolin, is this the new sound? ‘The Tomahawkes’ brings the sweet spot of punk to the stage and still provides the classy blues sound. Joined by local lady power bands such as Hey! Lady and the The Sufferjets, you don’t want to miss this! We will see you at The Lass this Wednesday!

Murray O'Kart | The Lass O'Gowrie | Thursday 1st October

Here it is - the first heat of THE FOLLOWER's profound new event series: MURRAY-O-KART 2015 Death Match Micro Arena Experience....5 lucky players will go through each heat round in pursuit of being crowned Newcastle's reigning champion of Mario Kart.

Here's the deal. Register your interest (https://www.facebook.com/events/1117729974905539/) OR show up on the night & see Joseph Lappin at the LASS. And then get ready for SICK-ASS RETRO HEATS (and the MODERN STUFF too) & racing themed costumes & racing themed snacks & racing themed everything. PRIZES from MURRAY''S CRAFT BREWING CO & GLORY in the pages of THE FOLLOWER NEWSPAPER will be extended to the winner.

See you there from 8pm!!

RENEW NEWCASTLE: SPRING CITY WALK | THE EMPORIUM (185 Hunter St Mall) | Thursday 1st OCT

Join Renew Newcastle's free guided walking tour of its latest projects where you can meet the people activating otherwise empty properties with creative endeavours. Highlights include latest additions 33 Degrees South Soap Factory & Vitullo Art, Pottery Ali's new space and old favourites Lloyd Kellet & Vous & Fancy That & The Carved Greenman & much, much more...Gather at the Emporium (former David Jones) for light refreshments at 5pm before the tour commences at 5.30pm. Experience new & exciting spaces.

This is Not Art Festival | Thursday 1st October – Sunday 4th October

The festival we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! TiNA is an annual cultural and arts festival held in our very own backyard. The festival provides a platform for artists around the country to come together, share work, test ideas, meet new people and explore the coastal, creative and innovative hub that is our very own city of Newcastle.

With over 180 options for entertainment, inspiration, discussion and delight, this festival is one that can be enjoyed by anyone of all ages, and we can assure you, you WILL have fun!

So make sure you come along to TiNA this year. Don’t forget to check out our newspaper for a full events guide for TiNA! For more information visit TiNA’s website http://www.thisisnotart.org. See you all there!

Super Freaky Art’s P{art}y- Official TiNA Launch After Party | Friday 2nd October

We are hosting our very own Super Freaky Arts Party this Friday and you are all invited!! Come along to celebrate the official launch of TiNA!

This P{art}y will feature weirdo installations, live performances and solid tunes. It will be the perfect place to mingle with your weird and wonderful selves!

We are encouraging of radical self-expression and a general good vibe! There will be a prize for the best ‘This is Not Fashion’ outfit, so make sure you’re looking your finest in costume!

The location is an exciting secret to be revealed… Make sure you check out our official events page to find out more information! http://on.fb.me/1KZfAUU

OLIVE TREE TURNS 7 | CIVIC PARK | Saturday 3rd OCT

The Olive Tree Markets are turning 7!!! A massive congratulations to JUSTINE, original co-founders Ally & Bec, and to all the stall holders past & present.

This Saturday 3rd OCT - stroll through the eclectic mix of market stalls including photography, illustration, printmaking, ceramics, fashion, jewelry, design & much more. Or sit back with delicious goodies & listen to the tunes of local talent.

We'll be there with a lovely stack of papers too!

Dashville Skyline Festival | Saturday 3rd September – Sunday 4th September

Dashville Skyline is a brand new Americana themed festival taking place in the Hunter Valley this October long weekend. The festival boasts a diverse range of around 30 internationally and locally known musicians.

Along with alternative-country, country rock, folk country and country soul music, the festival throws in the best American cuisine, cars and culture.

If you love all things American and are up for a weekend of camping, music and some beverages than this is a festival you won’t want to miss! To purchase tickets visit their website http://dashville.com.au/skyline-2015/tickets/

SUNDAY SOCIAL | ADAMSTOWN BOWLING CLUB | Saturday 3rd OCT

Be sure to head to Sunday Social this Saturday for your monthly dose of good vibes. Deep house & soul & times. Super chill. BBQ & barefoot bowls also available – what's not to love! Head on down from 12pm – 9pm, Sat 3rd OCT @ the Adamstown Bowling Club.