OUR TOWN: What’s on across Rockhampton & Gracemere

SATURDAY APRIL 29

Obstacle Hell 2017 | Motocross Track
Calling all hardcore fitness fanatics and first timers! Over 30 different obstacles on a 5km+ course thru the dirty tracks and wonderful trails, lakes and bushlands of Rockhampton Motocross Track at Six Mile Raceway where Obstacle Hell takes over to give you a fun but challenging obstacle course with mud pools, water crossings, tyre walls, rope climbs and much much more! Grab your tickets before they sell out! 
Time: 7:00am – 4:00pm Where: Rockhampton Motocross Track, 6 Mile Rd Alton Downs 4702 Cost: Adults – $69, Children – $39.00 Grab your tickets here!

International Tabletop Day | CapriCon Rockhamptom
Join the guys from Capricorn Tabletop for a fun day for all ages (children under 10 must be supervised). There will be a wide range of games available to try and learn how to play.
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm Where: Rockhampton Library, 230 Bolsover St Rockhampton 4700

Lively Rhyme Time | Rockhampton Regional Libraries Introduce your child to the wonderful world of books and stories through imaginative play, drama, song, dance and fingerplays. Learn some simple tips for early literacy development with the First Five Forever initiative.
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am Where: North Rockhampton Library, 154 Berserker St, Rockhampton 4701 Contact 07 4936 8043 or email libraries@rrc.qld.gov.au for more information.

Arts in the Park | Kickstart CQ Meet at the Garden Tearooms for FREE weekly workshops provided by Rockhampton Regional Council. This week create Teeny Tiny Collage Journals – a tiny journal. Ages 8+, younger children may need adult assistance.
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm every Saturday Where: Rockhampton Botanic Gardens, Spencer St Rockhampton Q 4700

Nitro Circus LIVE | Browne Park Direct from sell out shows across the globe, the world’s greatest action sports show, Nitro Circus Live returns to Australia in 2017! Featuring 30 of the world’s best extreme athletes in freestyle motocross, BMX and anything you can imagine with wheels! Plus a host of ridiculous contraptions being launched 50ft into the air, by the crazy Nitro daredevils.  Expect to see the worlds biggest and most dangerous stunts, in a fully choreographed, actions sports, theatrical spectacular!
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Where: Browne Park, Cnr George & Murray Sts, Rockhampton 4700 Cost: $39 – $149 (varied seating & packages) Get tickets here

Da Vinci by Dark – Science Challenge | Art Gallery Let out your inner mechanic 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 science experiments and challenges.
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm Where: Rockhampton Art Gallery, Victoria Parade Rockhampton Q 4700 Cost: $20pp (18+) Purchase tickets here

Constellations | Queensland Theatre Sold-out seasons in New York and London – now it’s Queensland’s turn to be delighted and moved by this quirky and charming romance, starring Lucas Stibbard (Boy Girl Wall) and Jessica Tovey (Wonderland, Home and Away), directed by Kat Henry.
"Lovers often say fate brought them together, and fate doesn’t get much credit after that. But in Constellations, by hot young British playwright Nick Payne, every moment Roland and Marianne share is at the mercy of the infinite and unknowable universe. A beekeeper and a quantum physicist – the odds of them getting together are astronomical. But when their worlds do collide, they keep on colliding, as all the possibilities of their life together – good, bad and ugly – flicker across the stage in a series of intricately-structured snapshots, from first date to farewell.”
Time: 7:30pm Where: Pilbeam Theatre, Victoria Pde Rockhampton 4700 Cost: Adult – $52, Aged Pensioner – $48, Commonwealth Senior Card – $48, Adult Friend of Theatre – $48, Pensioner Friend of Theatre – $44, Rewards Adult – $48, Rewards Pensioner – $44, Under 26 – PAY-YOUR-AGE  Buy tickets here

Saturday Nite Comedy Nite | Red Dahlia Bar Think you’re funny? You’ve seen the top visiting comics do it, now come and have a go yourself! Bring five minutes of your funniest material to Red Dahlia’s open mic comedy night. Open mic comedy is the first step on the ladder that could one day make you the next Adam Hills, Louis CK or George Carlin… so if you’ve been dreaming about it, stop dreaming and get along Saturday night!
Time: 8:30am – 11:30pm (15+) Where: The Red Dahlia Bar, 75 East St, Rockhampton 4700 Contact Thabo on 0413 357 789 to register.
SUNDAY APRIL 30

Big Bush Breakfast | Glenmore Homestead Join the crew at the Homestead for buffet of Homestyle Bush Breakfast tucker! Bacon, Sausages, Savoury mInce, Hash Browns, Baked Beans, Eggs, tomato and onion gravy with our famous Billy Tea and Damper. Coffee and Juice included. Relax in the beautiful Homestead gardens and soak up the atmosphere – what a way to kickstart your Sunday! 
Time: 8:00am – 10:30am Where: Glenmore Homestead, 48 Belmont Rd Rockhampton 4701 Cost: Adults – $24, Children – $10 Purchase tickets here

Mother’s Day Make and Take | Workshop Rockhampton
Mum’s… it’s your turn to be spoiled! Be pampered while making your own Essential Oil infused goodies to take home and treat yourself or give to another beautiful mumma! See how easy it is to make and use 100% pure and all natural products and have some fun in the process. Grab a coffee at the Workshop cafe and come on in!
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm Where: Workshop Rockhampton, 45 East St Rockhampton 4700 Cost: $25 Purchase tickets here
MONDAY MAY 1

Labour Day March | Together Queensland The Labour Day Public Holiday is Back in May so come celebrate with your friends, family and your union! The march will commence at Riverside Carpark (Archer Street) at 9am and finish for a Family Picnic at Victoria Park, Sir Raymond Huish Drive – with drinks, food, music, events and rides there on the day.
Time: 8:30am – 1:00pm Where: Riverside Car Park & Victoria Park, Archer St Rockhampton 4700
TUESDAY MAY 2

Read With Me | Rockhampton Regional Libraries Enjoy a cuppa and cake and discover how you can develop your baby or toddler’s language and pre-reading skills in a fun, interactive and relaxed setting. Try some new rhymes and learn some simple steps how you can make reading an important part of your child’s life. The practical workshop is part of the First 5 Forever initiative.
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am Where: North Rockhampton Library, 154 Berserker St, Rockhampton 4701 Contact 07 4936 8043 or email libraries@rrc.qld.gov.au for more information.
WEDNESDAY MAY 3

Crazy Beat at the Crazy Joker | Major Player Music School Major Player Music School will be running an exciting music program for 2-4 year olds each Wednesday morning for 6 weeks (finishing 7th June), at the Crazy Joker! Children will have lots of fun while learning about music, including songs, dance and movement, and musical games. Class numbers are strictly limited and bookings are essential! 
Time: 9:30am – 10:00am & 10:15 – 10:45am (30 minute classes) Where: The Crazy Joker, 100 Bolsover St Rockhampton 4700 Cost: $10 per child at the door or $50 for 6 prepaid classes SPECIAL ~ purchase 2x prepaid passes and get a FREE annual entry pass to The Crazy Joker!  Call 0417 621 925 or head to the Joker to sign up