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What’s On: Hobart Events in March 2024
by Hobart Magazine
March
4 No one can stop you now! It’s a Queen singalong tonight at Irish Murphy’s, from 6:30pm. View Averill Lawler’s ‘Where the Land and Sea Entwine’ at Wild Island all month.
5 Derwent Park’s Brewlab craft beer cafe hosts a trivia night tonight, and every Tuesday, from 7-9pm. Booking essential.
6 Renowned journalist and author Jess Hill is the guest speaker at a free Women’s Day event at Brighton Regional Sports Pavillion. 10am-2pm. Book your spot.
7 Funnyman Tom Ballard performs at The Clubhouse, Hobart Brewing Co, 8-10pm. Try badminton! 9:30am, selected days, at the South Hobart Badminton Centre for women of all ages.
8 Toast International Women’s Day at the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation’s breaky at Crowne Plaza, with JackJumpers CEO, Christine Finnegan. 7am. Or check out Dark Brew-The Alchemist at Rosny Farm.
9 The Longley Hotel hosts the Southern Blues Music Festival this long week, kids under 12 are free. The Ocean Film Festival is at The Farrell Centre (Friends’ School) from 7pm.
10 Learn how to make a big bowl or vase at the latest Leap and Wander pottery workshop, 10am, via Eventbrite. Or enjoy the Richmond Village Fair, all day.
11 The Tasmanian Tigers take on the Australian Redbacks as part of the Sheffield Shield at the Blundstone Arena today from 10:30am.
12 NikeTeini, Greek musicians from Istanbul, perform at today’s Van Diemen’s Band Lunchbox Concert at the Town Hall. Later, practise your public speaking with Hobart Toastmasters Club, 6:15pm at The Duke.
13 Expose your kiddo to some new languages at Bilingual Storytime, on the second Wednesday of every month at Hobart Library from 10am.
15 Local dance crew DRILL junior show Kaleidoscope is on at Moonah Arts Centre, 6:30pm. Irish singer and bouzouki player Daoiri Farrell plays the Republic Bar tonight, 9pm.
16 The Hobart Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show is on from midday today and tomorrow, Elwick Racecourse, Glenorchy. Later, Luca Brasi play the Odeon from 7:30pm.
17 Learn the ukulele at a complete beginners’ workshop at the Kingston Beach Arts Hub, 1-4pm.
18 New parents, plus those expecting and supporting, are invited to a coffee catch up with the Australian Breastfeeding Association’s Hobart and Surrounds group, 1-:30am at the Rivulet Cafe at C3 Church, South Hobart.
19 Get retirement ready with Spirit Super at a free 1.5 hour seminar at Kingborough Community Hub, 6pm.
20 Brisbane’s cult cabaret company, Briefs Factory International, brings their show Dirty Laundry to the Theatre Royal from 7:30pm.
21 Two of Us – The Songs of Lennon and McCartney is performed by Darren Coggan and Damien Leith at The Playhouse Theatre tonight from 7:30pm.
22 Three days of funnies start tonight with the Hobart Festival of Comedy, In The Hanging Garden, from 5:30pm. Grab dinner and a sundowner at the Brooke Street Pier Market tonight, from 4:30pm.
23 It’s a great day for a state election. Experience a modern day fairytale with the Hobart Harmony Chorus show, ‘Finding My Voice’. Mt Nelson Theatre, 7pm. Tickets from trybooking.com.
24 The Cuckoo Artisan Market is on today at Shambles, 12-4pm. Hobart Chamber Orchestra’s Morning, Noon and Night concert, Hobart Town Hall, 2:30pm.
25 Seth Apter, mixed media artist from New York, exhibits his latest show Found and Gathered at Moonah Arts Centre, from 10am today.
26 Level up your coffee at a beginners latte art workshop at Straight Up Roasters in Moonah today from 12:30-2:30pm. More on Eventbrite.
27 Dr Ingo Farin presents ‘Literature, Film and Philosophy today at the Philosophy’ Salon, Top- Space Studio, 7pm.
29 It’s Good Friday. It’s also the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation Easter Egg Hunt at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Garden, 10am-2pm. Book on humanitix.
30 The Australian Masters Athletics Championships continue today at the Domain Athletic Centre. Bring your instruments to the Elizabeth College skatepark for Loop Jam, a free music and art making event.11am-1pm.
31 It’s Easter Sunday, and also Neighbour Day. Have an eggscellent day.
April
1 Nick Cunningham plays at The Grand Poobah tonight from 8pm.
3 Auslan Storytime is a free half hour session at Hobart Library every first Wednesday, from 10am
4 After a four year hiatus the Spiegeltent is returning to town with hedonistic cabaret Blanc De Blanc Encore. Lots of dates, 7-9pm.
FURTHER AFIELD
8-10 March
A Festival Called Panama is back in the north of the state for another year, with King Stingray, Jen Cloher, Emily Wurramara and more on the bill.
9-17 March
The exhibition of the 20th Glover Prize starts this weekend in Evandale. The Glover Prize is a significant art prize that celebrates the Tasmanian landscape, with 42 finalists this year coming from across the country but also the UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Japan and Switzerland. The winner will be announced hosted at the historic Falls Park Pavilion in Evandale on Friday, 8 March. They’ll take away $75,000 and a bronze maquette of colonial artist John Glover.
10-11 March
Enjoy the best of the Huon Valley’s eats and drinks at this year’s A Taste of the Huon. Entertainment includes The Wolfe Bros, Bjorn Again and a tonne of kids’ performers and activities. Ranelagh Recreation Grounds, www.atasteofthehuon.com.au.
15-16 March
The Forth Valley Blues Festival goes for two days, or 20 hours of original blues and roots music. See Dave Hole, Hat Fitz and more – see www.forthvalleybluesfest.com for the full lineup.
18-20 March
Homegrown Find Your Feet Tours are running a three day trail running experience on Bruny Island. Stay in a remote luxury camp, enjoy oysters fresh from the water and run along some of our best trails.
22-24 March
The East Coast celebrates ECHO Festival for another year in Swansea, with music, art, workshops, poetry, ceramics, silent disco, food, gin, wine and more. See echofestival.com.au for all the deets.
1-30 April
The Tasmanian Autumn Festival is set to celebrate the season’s beauty and bounty in the Derwent Valley and Central Highlands with a month of events, activities and experiences that showcase the region’s rich history, culture and natural wonders.
AROUND THE ISLAND
March
5 Listen to 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame in a wide-ranging discussion including body image and sexual assault. 6pm at the Paranaple Convention Centre in Devonport.
6 Cradle Coast Market Day provides students the opportunity to join their favourite clubs and societies, held at UTAS Cradle Coast Campus in Burnie from 10am.
7 Love the ocean and its many critters? The Ocean Film Festival brings its world tour to Launceston tonight at 7pm.
8 A Festival Called Panama, a 3-day celebration of music and community, will take place in the forests north east of Launceston, headlined by King Stingray.
9 The Sheffield Uniting Church is hosting a workshop where creative 11-14-year-olds can learn to make their own short film from 10am.
10 Huon Valley’s hidden gem, the Judbury Market, is on today from 10am-2pm, with a special Easter focus. Come for delicious food, live music, and scenic views.
12 CHESS The Musical explores a USA vs USSR chess champ battle and subsequent contest for a woman! Princess Theatre, Launceston, until the 23rd.
13 Calling all film buffs! The Central Coast Film Society is hosting a showing of the acclaimed film Minari at the Ulverstone Civic Centre at 6:30pm. Get involved and discuss all things movies.
14 Playing for the first time in Launceston is Nepalese pop band Sabin Rai & The Pharoah. Have a memorable night at Lonnies Niteclub. 7pm.
15 Renowned harpist Josh Layne brings his gentle brand of music to the Stanley Town Hall at 7pm.
16 Launceston’s QVMAG hosts The Big Picture, an exhibition that allows students to develop and curate their own art exhibition for display. From today to 6 April.
17 Experience live acoustic tunes, with a huge selection of food and drinks, at the Communion Brewing Co in Burnie from 4:30pm.
18 Launceston’s independent retailers come to life as Boutique Week begins today, bringing to light the city’s eclectic mix of stores. Expect trunk shows and cat walks!
19 Burnie Library is calling for knitters of all skill levels to join their Knitting for Charity initiative. What you craft will be donated to those in need. 10am start.
20 Head to Du Cane Brewery tonight for Tags Off, a fashion showcase supporting The Benevolent Society. From 5:30pm. Tix eventbrite.
21 The annual three-day Ukulele Jamboree begins today in the heart of the Launceston CBD, featuring acts from across the world.
22 Are you ready to get hypnotised? Renowned comedy hypnotist Rob Young brings his unique talents to the Iron Horse Bar & Grill in Prospect Vale at 7pm.
23 Relay for Life is hosting a charity fun run today in Penguin at 1pm, to raise funds for the Cancer Council.
24 Experience a full-dome visual feast, set to the soundtrack of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon, at Launceston’s QVMAG Planetarium. 1:30pm today, there are dates throughout March until May.
25 Salt-crusted band, Songs of the Sea, bring their interpretations of 17th century English and Scottish songs to the Princess Theatre in Launceston. They are playing shows across Tasmania.
26 Help out the Australian Plants Society plant native flora in Mowbray at 9:30am. Morning tea provided, friendly chats guaranteed. Bring your own bucket and tools.
28 Love the Oscars? Music in the Mornings presents The Winner Is…, a musical journey that takes you through Academy Award-winning songs that lit up the silver screen, at the Princess Theatre in Launceston.
29 Cygnet Town Hall hosts an afternoon of chamber music and jazz for their Easter Music Festival, from 2:30pm.
30 The Bushy Park Community Market occurs every Saturday, and today is the perfect time to get arts and crafts and fresh fruit and veg ahead of Easter!
April
1 April Fools! Nutopia, a twoday harvest festival on a small Hazelnut farm in Lilydale, channels the 70s and encourages visitors to dress retro.
