What’s on in Launceston this Week
What’s on in Launceston this Week – Ending Sunday 01 April 2018
FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF WHAT’S OPEN OVER EASTER –
PLEASE SEE: EATING OUT IN LAUNCESTON OVER EASTER
LES MISERABLES
March 16 – March 31 @ 7:30 pm
Encore Theatre Company
57 Brisbane Street
LAUNCESTON Tas. 7250
The international award-winning musical sweeps its audience through an epic tale of passion and destruction, against the backdrop of a nation in the grip of revolution. The memorable and dramatic score includes I Dreamed A Dream, On My Own, One Day More, Do You Hear The People Sing, Stars and Bring Him Home.
Seen by more than 70 million people worldwide in 42 countries and in 22 languages, Encore Theatre Company celebrate their 10th Anniversary year with this spectacular new staging of Victor Hugo’s theatrical masterpiece.
Wednesday 28 March
LAUNCESTON THOROUGHBRED RACING
March 28 @ 5:00 pm
Launceston Thoroughbred Racing
Luxbet Racing Centre|
Mowbray Racecourse
*START TIME SUBJECT TO CHANGE – PLEASE CONTACT THE CLUB FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
There is no better place to experience the thrill of thoroughbred racing than at the Tasmanian Turf Club located at the charming Luxbet Racing Centre Launceston. Or for a bird’s eye view in the comfort of inside the club, head upstairs to enjoy the TTC’s bar and buffet. The club is fully equipped with screens at each table streaming live vision of all the action so you can get an even closer look at the action without having to move from your table. There are also on-course betting facilities.
Thursday 29 March
STAR THEATRE EASTER FESTIVAL
Three Fun Filled Days
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Friday 30 March
FRESH FROM THE SMOKER
Lunch at the Salmon Farm
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GOOD FRIDAY PRAYER VIGIL
March 30 @ 6:00 pm – 12:00 am
Gateway Baptist Church
22 Wellington Street
LAUNCESTON Tas. 7250
Gateway Baptist will host the venue by providing hot drinks, supper, the warmth of a fireplace and can provide support with devotions and worship (if required).
Gather your prayer group together and nominate a one hour time slot at the Good Friday Prayer Vigil. We’re inviting church groups to bring a team of people to pray, someone to lead the group in worship, someone to bring a devotion and anything else that you may find useful and creative to bring the needs of people to God.
MULTICULTURAL EASTER CELEBRATION
March 30 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Salvation Army Auditorium
Elizabeth Street, Launceston
Join us at the Launceston Alive Multicultural Easter Celebration! Enjoy a delicious three-course Afghan meal and a night of dance, music, and entertainment. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for pensioners, students and children. BOOK NOW
Saturday 31 March
HARVEST MARKET
March 31 @ 8:30 pm – 12:30 pm
Cimitiere Street Car Park
Cimitiere Street
LAUNCESTON Tas. 7250
TASSIE’S GREATEST EASTER EGG HUNT
March 31 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Penny Royal Adventures
1 Bridge Road
LAUNCESTON
ENTRY IS FREE!
Online registrations are essential to ensure that the Easter Bunny drops off enough eggs!
REGISTER HERE
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STAR THEATRE EASTER FESTIVAL
Three Fun Filled Days
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EASTER EGG HUNT
March 31 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tailrace Centre & Kid’s Paradise
1 Waterfront Drive
RIVERSIDE Tas. 7250
Easter Bunny will be making an appearance at Kids Paradise on the 31st of March between 10am and 12pm. Lots of Easter Fun for children up to aged 12. Balloon Raffle $10 per balloon or 3 for $25. Donut Wall – Pay $5 to get a donut and entry into the assorted prizes.
HUNT TIMES:
0 – 3 years of age: 10:30am | 3 – 6 years of age: 10:45am | 6 – 12 years of age: 11:30am
EASTER LAWN:
We have the following games being played:
Quoits, Naughts and Crosses, Croquet, Giant Jenga, Lawn Bowls, Bunny Bean Bag Toss
EASTER EGG DECORATING STATION:
What Easter Celebration would be complete without an Easter Egg RABBIT hat!
UPFRONT GAMES: ROTATING THROUGHOUT THE DAY
Egg and Spoon Race, Egg Hop Relay Race, Easter Sack Race, Easter Egg Rolling Race, Find the Golden Egg, Easter Jelly Bean Challenge
EASTER STREET FOOD
Gourmet Easter BBQ
EASTER SATURDAY CHILDREN’S & FAMILIES’ FUN FESTIVAL
March 31 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
City Park Launceston
FREE! Games galore! Join in with crafts, circus tricks, dancing, kinder gym, music, balloon sculpting and free sausages on Easter Saturday at City Park.
FAMILY EASTER FEST – FREE EVENT
March 31 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Aspect Tamar Valley Resort, Grindelwald
7 Waldhorn Drive
GRINDELWALD Legana Tas. 7277
Free entry for everyone, with lots of free activities and an Easter Egg Hunt.
Try some tasty foods and discover amazing craft varieties form the local festival stallholders.
** A little update from our Family Easter Festival for tomorrow, Sat. 31st March 2018.
Find the “Golden Easter Bunny” to WIN a secret Activity Package worth $599.
Don’t miss out at one of Tassie’s most popular Easter Family Festivals in the Tamar Valley.
Its FREE – RSVP
ALIVE IN THE PARK YOUTH CONCERT
March 31 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
City Park, Launceston
Enjoy some great food and music at our youth concert, featuring international guest, Curt Anderson. We are also delighted to feature local artists and bands, including:
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RUPERTSWOOD FARM EASTER EGG HUNT
April 01
Rupertswood Farm
Hagley Station Lane
Hagley, Tasmania, Australia
Rupertswood Farm - the home of Tasmania's first Crop Maze!
We are OPEN Easter Sunday and Monday. On Sunday we have planned the following ...
11:00 - Easter Egg Hunt
12:30 - Needle in a Haystack
2:00 - Easter Egg Hunt
Hazelbrae House is catering on these two days.
EVAN CARYDAKIS @ CLARENDON ARMS
April 01 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Clarendon Arms
11 Russell Street
EVANDALE Tas. 7212
Smooth Sunday Session grooves featuring Evan Carydakis on Saxophones, Stephanie Thetford on Vocals and Brendon Siemsen on Guitar.
