WHAT’S ON APRIL
TOWNSVILLE
2018
Events | Exhibitions | Theatre | Workshops | Programs Proudly presented by Townsville City Council
ON VIEW UNTIL 15 APRIL
A WORLD VIEW: THE TIM FAIRFAX GIFT Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Mon to Fri: 10am to 5pm Sat to Sun: 10am to 2pm
A World View: The Tim Fairfax Gift is the story of a deep commitment to contemporary art and to the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA).
UNTIL 22 APRIL
FROM 27 APRIL
FORM: CERAMICS FROM THE CITY OF TOWNSVILLE ART COLLECTION Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Mon to Fri: 10am to 5pm Sat to Sun: 10am to 2pm ͅͅ Image credit: Cecily WILLIS; Flame 2015; Buff raku clay
UNTIL 29 APRIL
PERCIVAL PORTRAIT PAINTING PRIZE 2018 Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Mon to Fri: 10am to 5pm Sat to Sun: 10am to 2pm
The biennial Percival Portrait Painting Prize is North Queensland’s own portrait competition.
ͅͅ Image: Shirana SHAHBAZI; [Schmetterling-34-2009] from ‘Flowers, fruit &portraits’ series; type C photograph on aluminium; 120 x 150 cm.
GLIMPSES OF A SEABIRD FLYING BLIND: HILARY TALBOT Pinnacles Gallery Tues to Sun: 10am to 5pm ͅͅ Image: Hilary TALBOT; Piano Creature No.6
[detail] 2010; Piano Mechanisms, Buckram, Paper, Cardboard
SATURDAY 21 APRIL
LIBERTY EQUALITY FRATERNITY C2, Civic Theatre: 2.30pm and 6.30pm
Australian National Theatre Live in partnership with Ensemble Theatre presents a film of a live theatrical performance. It’s a laugh out loud parody that tests our complacency about intelligence gathering, personal privacy and the government’s ‘Right to Know’. Rated M15+
TICKETS Adult $17 | Concession $15 Group 10+ $14ea 2018 TicketShop Members: Adult $15.30 | Concession $13.50 P: 07 4727 9797 E: ticketshop@townsville.qld.gov.au
DON’T MISS! 1-30 APRIL 30 WAYS IN 30 DAYS Make fitness fun and get active with ‘30 Ways in 30 Days!’ Take the challenge and be active EVERY DAY for the month of April. There are plenty of free activities to try, including Yoga, X-Training & Boxing sessions, and our major events ‘Ride to Riverway’ & ‘Nature Play’.
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RIDE TO RIVERWAY 8am to 11 am Raintree Grove, Riverway
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This free family event isn’t just about pedal power. There is a bikeload of fun to be had with stalls and activities awaiting you and the family.
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Extreme bicycle stunt man, Borys Zagrocki, will also be running interactive workshops. ͅͅ Free for all ages. Register now!
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Play time at your local park NATURE PLAY 9am - 11am
ANZAC DAY FESTIVAL 2018 Jezzine Barracks, Strand Park & Queens Garden
12 action-packed days of free culture to celebrate the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. Experience music, theatre, circus, dance, ideas, visual arts and film for the whole family. ͅͅ Image: North West Walls during Rock
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ANZAC DAY Townsville City: Anzac Park, The Strand Thuringowa: Thuringowa Cenotaph, Village Green, Riverway Parklands
We extend an invitation to attend this national day of remembrance.
The great outdoors is nature’s own gymnasium and playground, so join us for a fun-filled morning spent playing in nature. This event is open for children of all ages. All you have to bring is an open mind to learn and enjoy all that nature has to offer, as well as a hat and sunscreen of course! ͅͅ Free for all ages. Register now!
WEEKLY EVENTS FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN Celebrate shared moments of excitement, laughter and fun. 10 APRIL
WEDNESDAYS
STORYTIME
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central 10am to 11am
TODDLER TIME Flinders Street Library 10am to 11am
MONDAYS
BABY RHYME TIME CityLibraries Aitkenvale Session 1: 10am to 11am Session 2: 11am to 12pm
TUESDAYS
NEWBORN FAMILY DROP IN SERVICE CityLibraries Aitkenvale 9am to 2pm
100% Free!
BEDTIME FOR CHILDREN: PARENT INFORMATION SESSION WITH QLD HEALTH CityLibraries Aitkenvale 9.30 to 10.30am
Help your toddler develop a good bedtime routine and healthy, independent sleep patterns. ͅͅ Bookings not required.
Early childhood (0-5 yrs)
TODDLER TIME
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central Session 1: 9.15 to 10.15am Session 2: 10.30 to 11.30am
STORYTIME
CityLibraries Flinders Street 10am to 11am
THURSDAYS
TODDLER TIME CityLibraries Aitkenvale 10am to 11am
BABY RHYME TIME CityLibraries Thuringowa Central Session 1: 9.15 to 10.15am Session 2: 10.30 to 11.30am
FRIDAYS
STORYTIME
CityLibraries Aitkenvale 10am to 11am
SATURDAYS
NEWBORN FAMILY DROP IN SERVICE CityLibraries Aitkenvale 9am to 12pm
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS CITYLIBRARIES THURINGOWA CENTRAL
CITYLIBRARIES AITKENVALE
4 APRIL
5 APRIL
PRACTICAL ORIGAMI
PRACTICAL ORIGAMI
9.30am to 10.30am
9.30am to 10.30am
Create an origami piece from drawings & books.
Create an origami piece from drawings & books.
ͅͅ For ages 6-12 years
ͅͅ For ages 6-12 years
MIDDLE EASTERN GAMES
MIDDLE EASTERN GAMES
11am to 12pm
11am to 12pm
Join in traditional Iraqi children’s games PLUS learn a few Arabic words.
Join in traditional Iraqi children’s games PLUS learn a few Arabic words.
ͅͅ For ages 6-12 years
ͅͅ For ages 6-12 years
CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY
CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY
1pm to 2pm
1pm to 2pm
Learn about the ancient Chinese writing system & how to execute basic Chinese characters.
Learn about the ancient Chinese writing system & how to execute basic Chinese characters.
ͅͅ Free for all ages
ͅͅ Free for all ages
CHINESE PAPER LANTERNS
CHINESE PAPER LANTERNS
2.30pm to 3.30pm
2.30pm to 3.30pm
Make and decorate colourful Chinese paper lanterns.
Make and decorate colourful Chinese paper lanterns.
ͅͅ For ages 6-12 years
ͅͅ For ages 6-12 years
ͅͅ Bookings are required for all workshops,
please call to book your place: Aitkenvale 4727 8310 | Thuringowa 4773 8811
Don’t Miss! 9 & 10 APRIL
STENCIL THE CHAIRS 1pm to 5pm each day CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
The Youth Lounge Chairs need a makeover! Work with the Run Collective, create your own artwork and graffiti the furniture. There’ll even be some snacks. ͅͅ 2 Day Workshop | Bookings Required
Youth ONLY workshop, ages 12-18
CITYLIBRARIES PROGRAMS 6 APRIL
13 APRIL ONE TITLE ONE TOWNSVILLE Q&A Salon de Elegance, Queens Gardens 2pm to 4pm
LEGO FUN AT THE LIBRARY 1pm to 3pm CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
Bricks4Kidz Lego workshop. Learn how to make things spin, roll and rock using Lego and motorized components.
Join in with Townsville’s biggest book club and read The Better Son by Katherine Johnson. Katherine will be available for Q&A and a book signing at Festival 2018.
14 APRIL
30 APRIL TECH SAVVY BASICS: INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET 10.30am to 11.30am CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
The Tech Savvy Basics sessions are for people who are just beginning their technology journey. Bookings required.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
ͅͅ For ages 5-12 years
10 APRIL STORYTIME WITH DANCE NORTH 10am to 11am CityLibraries Flinders Street
Join DanceNorth for a creative, imaginative and playful dance activity. ͅͅ Free for all ages.
MESSY PLAY IN THE PARK 9am to 11am Dan Gleeson Gardens, Thuringowa Central
Increase your child’s confidence and gross motor skills by exploring fun and creative Messy Play. ͅͅ Bookings not required
For early childhood (0-5 years) A First Five Forever program
DIGITISE PRESERVE AND SHARE 2pm to 4pm CityLibraries Flinders Street
Learn to digitise and save your personal or organisation’s slides, negatives, photographs, papers and books to conservation standards during this free class.
WEEKLY EVENTS FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN Celebrate shared moments of excitement, laughter and fun. 10 APRIL
CITYLIBRARIES THURINGOWA CENTRAL
5 APRIL
PRACTICAL ORIGAMI
PRACTICAL ORIGAMI
9.30am to 10.30am
9.30am to 10.30am
Create an origami piece from drawings & books.
Create an origami piece from drawings & books.
ͅͅ For ages 6-12 years
ͅͅ For ages 6-12 years
MIDDLE EASTERN GAMES
MIDDLE EASTERN GAMES
TODDLER TIME
11am to 12pm
11am to 12pm
BABY RHYME TIME
Join in traditional Iraqi children’s games PLUS learn a few Arabic words.
Join in traditional Iraqi children’s games PLUS learn a few Arabic words.
ͅͅ For ages 6-12 years
ͅͅ For ages 6-12 years
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central 10am to 11am
TODDLER TIME Flinders Street Library 10am to 11am
BABY RHYME TIME CityLibraries Aitkenvale Session 1: 10am to 11am Session 2: 11am to 12pm
TUESDAYS
NEWBORN FAMILY DROP IN SERVICE CityLibraries Aitkenvale 9am to 2pm
100% Free!
BEDTIME FOR CHILDREN: PARENT INFORMATION SESSION WITH QLD HEALTH CityLibraries Aitkenvale 9.30 to 10.30am
Help your toddler develop a good bedtime routine and healthy, independent sleep patterns. ͅͅ Bookings not required.
Early childhood (0-5 yrs)
TODDLER TIME
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central Session 1: 9.15 to 10.15am Session 2: 10.30 to 11.30am
STORYTIME
CityLibraries Flinders Street 10am to 11am
CITYLIBRARIES AITKENVALE
4 APRIL
WEDNESDAYS
STORYTIME
MONDAYS
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
THURSDAYS CityLibraries Aitkenvale 10am to 11am
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central Session 1: 9.15 to 10.15am Session 2: 10.30 to 11.30am
FRIDAYS
STORYTIME
CityLibraries Aitkenvale 10am to 11am
SATURDAYS
NEWBORN FAMILY DROP IN SERVICE CityLibraries Aitkenvale 9am to 12pm
CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY
CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY
1pm to 2pm
1pm to 2pm
Learn about the ancient Chinese writing system & how to execute basic Chinese characters.
Learn about the ancient Chinese writing system & how to execute basic Chinese characters.
ͅͅ Free for all ages
ͅͅ Free for all ages
CHINESE PAPER LANTERNS
CHINESE PAPER LANTERNS
2.30pm to 3.30pm
2.30pm to 3.30pm
Make and decorate colourful Chinese paper lanterns.
Make and decorate colourful Chinese paper lanterns.
ͅͅ For ages 6-12 years
ͅͅ For ages 6-12 years
ͅͅ Bookings are required for all workshops,
please call to book your place: Aitkenvale 4727 8310 | Thuringowa 4773 8811
CITYLIBRARIES PROGRAMS 6 APRIL
ONE TITLE ONE TOWNSVILLE Q&A
Don’t Miss!
Salon de Elegance, Queens Gardens 2pm to 4pm
9 & 10 APRIL LEGO FUN AT THE LIBRARY 1pm to 3pm CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
STENCIL THE CHAIRS 1pm to 5pm each day CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
The Youth Lounge Chairs need a makeover! Work with the Run Collective, create your own artwork and graffiti the furniture. There’ll even be some snacks. ͅͅ 2 Day Workshop | Bookings Required
Youth ONLY workshop, ages 12-18
13 APRIL
Bricks4Kidz Lego workshop. Learn how to make things spin, roll and rock using Lego and motorized components.
Join in with Townsville’s biggest book club and read The Better Son by Katherine Johnson. Katherine will be available for Q&A and a book signing at Festival 2018.
14 APRIL
30 APRIL TECH SAVVY BASICS: INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET 10.30am to 11.30am CityLibraries Thuringowa Central
The Tech Savvy Basics sessions are for people who are just beginning their technology journey. Bookings required.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
ͅͅ For ages 5-12 years
10 APRIL STORYTIME WITH DANCE NORTH 10am to 11am CityLibraries Flinders Street
Join DanceNorth for a creative, imaginative and playful dance activity. ͅͅ Free for all ages.
MESSY PLAY IN THE PARK 9am to 11am Dan Gleeson Gardens, Thuringowa Central
Increase your child’s confidence and gross motor skills by exploring fun and creative Messy Play. ͅͅ Bookings not required
For early childhood (0-5 years) A First Five Forever program
DIGITISE PRESERVE AND SHARE 2pm to 4pm CityLibraries Flinders Street
Learn to digitise and save your personal or organisation’s slides, negatives, photographs, papers and books to conservation standards during this free class.
april 2018 free fitness + activities sunday 1 DIY Easter Egg Hunt Get the family active and hunt for your Easter eggs! Hide them in the back yard or even your local park!
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monday 2 Lounge Workout Couches aren’t just for sitting! You can do pushups with your hands on the couch, tricep dips, squat to sit. Try 12 of each. 9 Festival 2018
Tracks and Trails Jump on Council’s website for a full list of Walking Tracks and Trails around the City and try one out!
3on3 Basketball Community Day Old Bowls Club, The Strand. Free court play, free throw competition and more. Check Council’s webpage for information.
15 #GC2018
16 Come & Try Goalball
For more information or to register visit townsville.qld.gov.au
tuesday 3 Have a Wheely Good Time Dust off your bike, scooter or your skateboard and roll the river pathways or the Strand.
10 Cheap Tuesday
Workout Bust out the tin tomatoes and do 3 sets of 20 Squats, Shoulder Press and Sit Ups. Or do step ups with bicep curls! 17 Outdoor
wednesday 4 #GC2018 Let the Games Begin! 5-10pm Jezzine Barracks Get along to the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony on the big screen. 11 Festival 2018
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5 Hill Walking 6 Move Your Feet Challenge yourself to walk a for a Healthy Heart hill! Check out Castle Hill, Mt 6.45am Stockland, Alfred Street Carpark Stuart or Jezzine Barracks. Join the Heart Foundation Walkers and walk in the air conditioning. 12 Walk with the
13 Festival 2018
AFL Action 10am-4pm Strand Park Put on your running shoes and and get ready to catch! Fun for all.
Annandale Walkers 7-8pm Annandale Shops, corner Marabou Dr and Yolanda Dr Night walking is great!
Beach Netball 10.30am-7.30pm Strand Park Beach Try out netball on the beach.
18 Boxing Class
19 X-Training Session
20 Active Travel Day
26 Wheelchair Basketball 6-8pm Townsville Basketball, Murray Lions Crescent Challenge yourself and have a go!
saturday 7 Festival 2018 Cricket Action 10am-5pm Strand Park Test your cricket skills in the inflatable nets. All welcome!
14 Festival 2018
Speedminton 11am-6pm Strand Park Beach Come and try Speedminton on the beach.
21 Support the Cowboys
Closing Ceremony 4-10pm Jezzine Barracks. Walk to the Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony and enjoy the festivities.
11am-3pm Townsville Stadium All ages and abilities welcome. A fun game to test your senses!
Fitness Workout Find an outdoor fitness station on Council’s website and head on down for a free workout.
6am The Strand 6am Riverway 5.45pm 5.45pm Riverway The Strand Registrations Join in on a fun, free outdoor required via Council website. workout – register now!
Park further away from your work/school and walk the rest of the way; or ride your bike and save fuel!
7.30pm 1300Smiles Stadium Park away and walk to the stadium to support our team as they take on the Titans.
22 Ride to Riverway 8-11am Raintree Gr, Riverway Cycle, scoot or skate down for a wheely good morning! Prizes & giveaways up for grabs.
23 Play time at your local park Kick a ball, throw a Frisbee or just explore in Townsville’s great outdoors. There’s so many parks to enjoy!
24 X-Training Session 6am Riverway 5.45pm The Strand Fun & free with Live Life Get Active – register now.
25 Honour the ANZAC’s The Strand/Thuringowa Park the car a few blocks away and walk to the parade. Details on Council’s website.
27 Yoga 6am The Strand 5.45pm Riverway Unwind from a busy week – register now!
28 Park Runs 7am Town Square on Main Street, North Shore 7am Riverway Stadium Register online for the 5k course.
29 Nature Play Bush Garden Scavenger Hunt 9-11am, river end of Thompson St, Mburra Must register online for the tree workshops.
30 Boxing Classes 6am The Strand 5.45pm Riverway Get the week started with free boxing – register now!
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