OUR TOWN: What’s on across Rockhampton & Gracemere

FRIDAY APRIL 7 – MONDAY APRIL 17

Wicked | Pilbeam Theatre
After its record-breaking production of Mary Poppins earlier this year, Rockhampton Regional Council will produce the worldwide hit musical Wicked. Wicked has been described as being a collision of Legally Blonde and Harry Potter— with more music and less menace! You won’t want to miss this amazing production! Tickets are selling fast, book yours today!
Times: Fri 7 Apr – 7.30pm, Sat 8 Apr – 7.30pm, Sun 9 Apr – 3pm, Wed 12 Apr – 7.30pm, Thurs 13 Apr – 7.30pm, Sat 15 Apr – 1.30pm & 7.30pm, Mon 17 Apr – 5pm
Where: Pilbeam Theatre, Victoria Parade Rockhampton Q 4700
Cost: Adult $52, Adult Friend of Theatre $48, Pensioner (aged) $48, Junior (aged 3 to 17) $37, Comm Senior Card $48, Disability Pensioner $48, Family (2A+2J) $155, Group 10+ Adults $49, Pensioner Friend of Theatre $44, Rewards Adult $48, Rewards Pensioner $44. 

Late Night Originals | Red Dahlia Bar
Late Night Originals is a celebration of our local singer-songwriters! This open mic event is a cover-free zone: it’s time to share your own music with the world! 
Time: Doors open 7:30pm
Where: Red Dahlia Bar, 75 East St Rockhampton Q 4700

Da Vinci by Dark – Science | Art Gallery
Come get your science on at Da Vinci by Dark tonight. See the exhibition by night, enjoy a array of beverages and nibbles at the pop up Espresso Bar, while being challenged by science experiments and challenges.
Time: 5:00pm (Apr 7) 8:00pm (Apr 8)
Where: Rockhampton Art Gallery, Victoria Parade Rockhampton Q 4700
Cost: $20pp (18+)

CQ Eat Street | Music Bowl
Come along and enjoy a great range of food and drinks, market stalls, children’s activities, live music and onsite licensed bar. The markets have relocated to the Music Bowl to keep out of the way of flood areas. With the school holidays on – bring the family or catch up with friends for a great night out!
Time: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Rockhampton Music Bowl, Yaamba Rd Rockhampton Q 4701
Cost: $2 entry (kids under 13 are free)
SATURDAY APRIL 8

CapriCon | Rockhampton Library
Rockhampton’s Steampunk, Pop Culture, Cosplay Convention is back!
Get your costumes ready and come join in the fun again. The 2017 convention will be bigger and better so don’t miss out! This is a fun free event for all ages held at Rockhampton Regional Library.
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Rockhampton Regional Libraries, Bolsover St Rockhampton Q 4700

Da Vinci by Dark – Engineer | Art Gallery
Let out your inner Engineer at Da Vinci by Dark. See the Rockhampton Art Gallery come alive by night in this program that offers you an evening out, in Rockhampton with a twist. See the exhibition by night, enjoy a array of beverages and nibbles at the pop up Espresso Bar, while being challenged by engineering challenges.
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Rockhampton Art Gallery, Victoria Parade Rockhampton Q 4700
Cost: $20pp (18+)

CQ Eat Street | Music Bowl
Come along and enjoy a great range of food and drinks, market stalls, children’s activities, live music and onsite licensed bar. The markets have relocated to the Music Bowl to keep out of the way of flood areas. With the school holidays on – bring the family or catch up with friends for a great night out!
Time: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Rockhampton Music Bowl, Yaamba Rd Rockhampton Q 4701
Cost: $2 entry (kids under 13 are free)
SUNDAY APRIL 9
Arcade Car Park Markets | Kern Arcade
Come and visit the Rockhampton Community Markets and see what local goods are on offer this week. For further information about stalls and produce, call the number listed below.
Time: 8am – 12pm every Sunday morning
Where: Arcade Car Park (Kern Arcade), Bolsover St Rockhampton QLD 4700
For more information call – 0419 848 005

Sunday Sound Sessions | Art Gallery
Soothe the soul and ride out the weekend at Rockhampton Art Gallery’s Sunday Sound Sessions. Held on the 2nd Sunday of each month the vinyl lounge will pop up in the Gallery. With beverages and nibbles form the pop up bar cap your weekend off in the chilled surrounds of Rockhampton Art Gallery. Bring along your vinyl’s, relax on the lounges and enjoy beverage from the pop up bar. Lovers of records and turntables will once again gather to bask in 2 hours of great music.
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm (2nd Sunday of each month)
Where: Rockhampton Art Gallery, Victoria Parade Rockhampton Q 4700
Cost: FREE

Twilight Yoga | Body ’n Soul Yoga
A fun and easy sequence for yogis of all ability levels. Donations of any amount (minimum $5) go directly to the directors of First Steps Himalaya as part of their fundraising efforts to rebuild schools and communities following the devastating earthquakes in Nepal when Tracey is teaching or to Gumtree Greys, a greyhound rescue organisation, when Kristina is teaching .
Time: 5:00pm 
Where: Col Brown Park, Quay St Rockhampton Q 4700
Click here for more info
MONDAY APRIL 10

TechnoTots | Mt Morgan Library
The TechnoTots sessions provide an intergenerational approach to learning and playing with new digital gadgets and online technologies.  It’s easy – and lots of fun!
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Where: Mt Morgan Library, 33 Morgan St Mt Morgan Q 4714
For more information call (07) 4936 8043

Mess Monday BUBS & TOTS | Rockhampton Art Gallery
Through exposure to the arts, within a relaxed social setting, you and your child can have quality time interacting, exploring and creating art.  This is a welcoming and friendly place to play for parents with a child while being guided by a qualified gallery educator.  The activities are designed to enrich their child’s creativity and awareness of the visual world around them while also helping to develop small motor skills.  All of the art materials are supplied for the children, as well as tea or coffee for the accompanying parent.
Time: 10am – 11am (Bubs) 11:30am – 12:30pm (Tots) every Monday 
Where: Rockhampton Art Gallery, Beatrice Hutton Room, Victoria Parade Rockhampton, QLD 4700
Cost: $10 per session | $8 Friends of the Gallery