This Week in Newcastle: Show bags, fine wine, nags and plenty of tunes

by Brooke Murphy on March 18, 2011

Friday 18^th March

Roll up, roll up! Jump on a Ferris wheel, Pluto Pup in hand, at the annual Newcastle Regional Show. This year it’s only $10 entry for everyone & includes pop up events from the team at Newcastle Fashion Week. The show runs from the 18^th to the 20^th of March. More info.

Celebrate Newcastle’s surfing history at Surfest Art Exhibition: Time Line. The opening night begins at 6pm at the iconic Beach Hotel in Merewether. The exhibition runs until the 20^th of March. More info.

Saturday 19^th March

Tickle your tastebuds with a wine-matched 5 course degustation menu at Pooles Rock Wine Long Lunch at Silo. More info.

For indie music lovers Koko, Lacey, I Am Agent and Life on Earth are playing at CBD Hotel. Doors open at 8pm and entry is free.

Get sweaty or join the spectating crowd at the Sparke Helmore and NBN Triathlon. Whether you’re an athlete or an amateur, be sure to check out the sports expo. More info.

Tuesday 22^nd March

Catch bluegrass band Crooked Still on their first Australian tour at Lizottes. More info.

Thursday 24^th of March

If you’re after an ‘Interstate Love Song’ and some ‘Vasoline,’ make sure you catch the Stone Temple Pilots at Newcastle Entertainment Centre. Get tickets.

Sit back and relax with$10 pizzas, $10 beers and watch The Social Network at the Cambridge Hotel. The Facebook movie saga begins at 7.30pm. Be sure rally a buddy to share popcorn with and book a couch. More info.

If you’re a Fanta Head or an Agent Orange, head to The Dockyard for Ranga Night. Be ready for free kumera chips, a half price bucket of Coronas and an army of fellow Gingers. More info.

Friday 25^th of March

The Lass O’Gowrie always has a full gig calendar and is home to the supreme beer garden of Newcastle. Tonight, Radio National, Strangers With Candy and Jesse Squire are playing. More info.

Saturday 26^th of March

It’s race day! Get dressy or get messy at Newcastle Jockey Club. More info.

If horse racing isn’t your style, then be sonically seduced by Kira Puru & The Bruise at the Cambridge Hotel. More info.