Your Day-by-Day Guide to Newcastle: Thursday

Have you been blessed with the red head gene? Sick of being ridiculed for being a ranga? Thursday night's are your time to fight back! The Dockyard on Honeysuckle has a 'Ranga Night', where if you bring a red-headed mate, you get your first bucket of Corona's half price, plus a free bowl of kumera chips (which are ah-mazing!). It's never been a better time to be ginger!

This beachside corner pub has newly been renovated & reinvigorated & now offers the perfect spot to chill out after a hard day with cold tap beers and an impressive wine list. Feeling hungry? They've got that covered too with delicious ribs for just $18! Also the members draw is drawn Thursday nights, so there's a chance to win up big!

Head down to The Shaft on Thursday night's & treat yourself to $10 schnitzels in 10 different ways, yuuuum. Friendly hospitality in a cute little surburban pub with great specials just about every night of the week? There's no better way to escape the hustle and bustle of Newcastle CBD.

Another one for the trivia buff's, Thursday night's at The Clarendon turns into a centre for masters of useless facts. Plenty of drink specials and prizes up for grab as well!

Gather your mates on Thursday night & head to The Great Northern for Jazz Factory. Bring your own instrument & sign up to have a go in front of the crowds. Kicks off every Thursday from 7.30pm & is free, all ages & styles are welcome. Now make sure you bring those friends because the act that gets the loudest applause, takes home the winnings.

We all love a good steak, and there is no denying that to go out for one takes its toll on the old wallet. Well not Thursday's at Sunnyside - delicious mouth-watering Angus Rump Certified steaks are just $13! The member's draw also gets drawn Thursday's.

Head to the Prince Thursday's for a range of specials & happenings! Lunch time can be cheap as chips with lunch specials between 12 & 3 just $12.90. Then head back in the afternoon for member's Happy Hour (or two hours) from 4-6 & then a schooner raffle (free beer!) from 5pm!

Feeling like something a little more low-key? How does an exquisite meal & tunes from some of the greatest artists from Australia & the world sound? Every Thursday night, Lizotte's Newcastle hosts great artists and bands so you can start the end of your week on a good note. Ticket prices do vary each week, although the great food & service does not. Call or visit the website to make your table booking for this Thursday.