THE weekend entertainment field is not overly strong leading in to the school holidays but dance lovers should enjoy the WPMA (Wauchope Port Macquarie Performing Arts) 2012 Winter Showcase at the Glasshouse this Saturday night (June 30) from 7pm.
More than 300 dancers from age 2 to adult have rehearsed all year for performances that will showcase their jazz, contemporary, ballet, tap and musical theatre talents.
Catch OMG! at Finnian’s Irish Tavern tomorrow from 8.30pm as it is the last time the lads will perform in this line-up.
Pity as they belt out some great cover versions and never fail to get the crowd going.
Polished local act Dazed performs at the Port City Bowling Club tomorrow from 8pm and another favourite is hometown foursome Ghost Road, who are at Finnian’s tonight.
As this is the fifth weekend in June there is only one market that operates year round and that’s The Port Macquarie Art Society at Hamilton Green on Hastings River Drive.
You can pick up a bargain on Sunday from 8am until 1pm on Sunday.
For more of what’s on, see below:
FRIDAY
The Ray Hadley Morning Show: Town Green, 9am until noon, free
Lunchtime Recital: Ron Polson accompanied by Ray Glover and The Quadraphonics barbershop quartet, Glasshouse, 12.30pm, free
Rebel Rousers: Paws Lounge, Port Macquarie Panthers, 7.30pm, free
Luke and Cath: The Pier, Clarence Street, 7pm, free
James Bennett and Todd Bourke: The Beach House, 5pm, free
Ghost Road: Finnian’s Irish Tavern, 8.30pm, free
Geoff Jones: Port Macquarie Hotel, 10pm, free
DJ Gerry Byron: Port City Bowling Club, 8pm, free
Aperitif: Chilled acoustic sounds, Zebu Bar + Grill, 5pm until 8pm, $8 cocktails, $4 domestic beer
Made in the Hastings Exhibit: Port Macquarie Historical Museum until June 30. Monday to Saturday, 9.30am until 4.30pm, adult $5, child $2, concession $3.50
Glasshouse Gallery: Of Love and War – captures the emotions of wartime through treasured photographs, keepsakes and letters, until September 9. Tracey Moffatt’s collection of film, photos and video until July 15. Friday 10am until 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am until 4pm, free
Party with DJ Sav: DownUnder Nite Club, free entry early
SATURDAY
Chris Tejcek: The Pier, 7pm, free
WPMPA 2012 Showcase: Glasshouse, 7pm, $25
Gleny Rae Virus and her Tamworth Playboys: Refugee fundraiser, Wauchope Arts Hall, 6.30pm $35 bring a curry, $25 show only
Richard Clapton: The Fig, Town Green, 7pm, $95 includes two course meal
James Bennett and Mick Hambly: The Beach House, noon, free
OMG!: Finnian’s Irish Tavern, 8.30pm, free
Baby Boomers: Paws Lounge, Port Macquarie Panthers, 7.30pm, free
Dazed: Port City Bowling Club,
7.30pm, free
Pseudo Disco: With DJ Ollie Brook, Zebu Bar + Grill, 8pm, cocktails $10
SUNDAY
Port Pirates Fundraiser: Stuart Park from 11.45am, donation
Reggie D & The Bloozers: Finnian’s Irish Tavern, 2pm, free
James Bennett and Todd Bourke: The Beach House, noon, free
MusicXChange: Scampis Seafood Bar & Grill, 1pm until 3pm, free
Jordan Jive Trio: Riverside Jazz, The Westport Club, 1pm until 4pm, free
Lazy Sundaze: With DJ Ollie Brooke and guests, Zebu Bar + Grill, 4pm, sangria $5
Port Macquarie Art Society Market Bazaar: Hamilton House, 198 Hastings River Drive, 8am until 1pm