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What’s On In Hobart- November 2024
by Hobart Magazine
November
4 Hear gospel, gospel and more gospel at the Sing for Your Life! Choir’s end of year performance, Hobart Town Hall, 7pm. Or get festive at The Nutcracker, Theatre Royal, 7pm.
5 Artists with Conviction presents the creativity of Tasmanian prisoners and Community Corrections offenders. This year’s theme, Behind These Eyes, will be shown at the Long Gallery, Salamanca, until 10 November.
6 It’s a great day to check out TMAG’s current exhibition Artists to Ice with works by Australian artists who travelled to Antarctica between 1987 and 2009.
7 The National Festival of Design is at the Crowne Plaza from today until Saturday, or hear local Emeritus Professor of History, Stefan Petrow, talk about his new book Tasmanian Anzacs, 1-2pm, Allport Library.
8 The Town Hall Ballroom fills with colour for the Rose and Iris Show. 1pm- 5pm today, 10am-4pm tomorrow. Enjoy delicious local food and music at the Hobart Twilight Market Long Beach, Sandy Bay, 4:30pm-9pm.
9 The Lutruwita Animation Festival is on at the Theatre Royal Studio Theatre for the first time, celebrating local animation. Watch films, attend talks, and learn how to get into animation. Free.
10 Sell your old stuff or buy other people’s at the Garage Sale Trail. Also on next weekend, see www.garagesaletrail.com.au for details. Cap it off with funnyman Bill Bailey, performing at Wrest Point tonight, 8pm.
12 Lark Whisky Founder Bill Lark is the special guest speaker at a Startup Tas event about entrepreneurship tonight at 5:30pm, KPMG/MyState Building, UTAS.
13 Cold Chisel will rock out at the MyState Bank Arena tonight for The Big Five- 0 50th Anniversary Tour. Film buff? State Cinema’s playing the 4K restoration of classic Seven Samurai tonight for its 70th anniversary.
14 Dance like a queen to the unforgettable tunes of ABBA with tribute show Bjorn Again! at the Theatre Royal tonight. The infectious energy will have you screaming “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” more.
15 Find true love fast at Speed Dating Hobart, 7pm- 9:30pm at Franklin Wharf Restaurant and Bar. Or take your date to the Quivers album launch of Oyster Cuts at Altar, 8pm
16 It’s McHappy Day. Visit your local McDonald’s to donate items, give money or round up your order. Everything goes to Ronald McDonald House Charities across Australia, helping sick kids in need.
17 Limber up for the Point to Pinnacle, the world’s toughest road half marathon! Info at www.pointtopinnacle.com.au.
18 From today you can post your letter to Santa at the Glenorchy Library. If you send it by 13 December, you might even get a reply (via the library, 16-24 December).
19 Know a bit about lino printing and want to continue to practice? The lino skills social session might be right for you. BYO gear, and teacher John can guide you. Moving Creature Studio, Lindisfarne, 10am-12:30pm.
20 Comedians have partnered with scientists and researchers at the Australian Antarctic Research Conference for two hours of laughs with Future Science Talks, 6:30pm, Sir Stanley Burbury Theatre.
21 The TSO’s Obscura 3 offers an enchanting hour of sound, light and music, at 6pm at The Odeon. Meanwhile, Monty Franklin performs comedy at Altar Bar, his viral videos have over 1 billion views.
22 It’s a musical extravaganza with A. Swayze & The Ghosts at The Grand Poobah from 7pm or there’s Hobofobo (folk punk festival) at the Republic Bar from 9:30pm.
23 Join the Myer City of Hobart Christmas Pageant festivities from 10:30am- 12pm. The South Hobart Resilience Fair is on at Darcy Street park, and the Cancer Council “A Night in Rio” Gala Ball, 6:30pm, Wrest Point.
24 It’s the last day for Santa’s Funland at the Regatta Grounds. It’s also the second day of the Australian Ceramics Open Studios weekend, to check out local studios.
26 Huonville’s Victoria Bruce presents an author talk about her book Adventures with Emilie, about hiking the Te Araroa trail when Emilie was just seven. Rosny Library, 5:30pm.
27 The Kid Laroi is in town, playing MyState Bank Arena from 7:30pm. Perhaps Ed Kuepper from The Saints is more your vibe, he’s at The Odeon from 7pm.
28 Artist Helen Wright’s exhibition, Some Stories Are Worth Telling, is on at Bett Gallery until 14 December, open today 10am-5:30pm.
29 Step back in time with the Derwent Regency Festival, 5pm today until Monday night at various venues including Narryna, St James Church Hall, and the town of Richmond.
30 A new kids yoga book, Shout it Out! Yoga Therapy for Emotional Resilience, launches with a party today, 2pm-3pm, The Fourth Floor yoga studio.
December
1 The European Christmas Fair shares Christmas traditions, food, crafts, and gifts at Polish Corner, New Town. The countries involved are Poland, Greece, France, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Italy and Lithuania.
2 Round out the year with Hobart Glee Club’s best of 2024 session. 6:30pm-7:30pm, Irish Murphy’s. Head to Rosny Farm to view the Clarence Textile & Fibre Exhibition 2024, on from 22 November-15 December. Wed-Sun.
3 Time to talk about healthy aging, with representatives from Kingston Chiropractic, at the Kingborough Community Hub, 10:30am-midday
FURTHER AFIELD
15-17 November
The Mount Roland Folk Festival takes over the town of Sheffield for a weekend of music, dance, culture, poetry, learning and more.
16 November
Delicious things come to those who attend the Bicheno Food and Wine Festival, at Lions Park, Bicheno, 9am-5pm.
22-24 November
For the first time ever, the Rally Tasmania’s grand finale will take place on Tasmania’s North West Coast, with Australia’s top gravel rally drivers competing on our rugged terrain. With food, entertainment, and some of our best drivers in action, there’s a lot to see over the three days.
23-24 November
Evandale hosts the Verandah Music Festival this weekend, with a variety of bands bringing their quirky and beautiful music to the crowds from the town’s picturesque verandahs.
23-24 November
Highlands Bushfest celebrates ten years of fun in Bothwell all weekend. Featuring info and displays about camping, outdoor supplies, sustainable harvesting, hunting and fishing, taxidermy, woodchopping, working dogs, delicious food and more. Bothwell Recreation Ground.
30 November
Tasmanian singer songwriter Ben Salter has returned from a European jaunt with some local gigs including this one at Wilder Tasmania, Gowrie Park, from 7pm.
AROUND THE ISLAND
4 It’s time to shine for Sheffield, the Town of Murals, hosting Mural Fest 2024 through to 9 November. Join art competitions, festival activities, and explore the town’s vibrant outdoor gallery.
5 Cirque Africa comes to Launceston’s Princess Theatre tonight. Immerse yourself in African culture while witnessing a troupe of acrobats and dancers.
6 Tonight catch the new play from IO Performance in Launceston, titled That Is Not Who I Am. All about identity theft, written by an expert of the security industry.
7 The City Love Scavenger Hunt is a self-guided date for couples, and it has hit Launceston. Explore the city with interactive challenges, and discover hidden gems and romantic spots.
8 The Effervescence Tasmania Sparkling Festival starts today until 10 November, with events and wine tastings across Launceston and the surrounding wine regions.
9 Enjoy the West Coast Heritage & Minerals Fair this weekend in Zeehan. The fair unearths local gems and minerals, with family entertainment, music, food, and blacksmith demos.
10 Drop kids in after school at Devonport Library for all things Lego. Kids aged seven and up can join a specific challenge or freestyle their own creations. 3:30pm-4:30pm, no need to book.
11 Today is Remembrance Day, honouring armed forces members who died in service. It also marks the start of National Recycling Week—perfect time to learn about sustainable living.
12 Connect Café is a gathering for people living with dementia and their carers. Held in the Gnomon Room, Ulverstone, it’s a welcoming space for conversation and laughter. 10am-12pm.
13 Ulverstone’s cultural hub, HIVE will be showing two shows in their planetarium today: Tzim Tzum and Phantom of the Universe. Suitable for ages five and up.
14 Join Gina Chick, winner of Alone Australia (filmed in Tassie), for a ticketed evening at Tatler Lane, Launceston, as she shares her inspiring memoir, We Are the Stars.
15 Enjoy a night of funk as Soundweavers & the Summit Horns play Riverside Golf Club in Launceston tonight. You’ll hear hits from bands like Chicago, Steely Dan, and Stevie Wonder.
16 The Ulverstone Repertory Theatre Society presents UNDER THE TABLE, a murder mystery blending Agatha Christie and Aussie humour at the Ulverstone Civic Centre.
17 The Oatlands Art Retreat runs until 22 November. You can attend talks on art and architecture, and participate in a masterclass in sky painting.
18 Devonport Library hosts Rock and Rhyme at 9:30am today, a free 30 minute session for parents, carers and their children. Ideal for babies, and toddlers up to two years of age.
19 Head to QVMAG today for This Vanishing World, where you can discover the life and legacy of photographer Olegas Truchanas, and his advocacy for Tasmania’s wilderness.
20 Ho ho ho! Today you can visit the Burnie Christmas Parade, featuring festive floats, family friendly performances, competitions for prizes, and holiday cheer.
21 Join historian Nic Haygarth for a public talk at Burnie Library, starting at 7:30pm, exploring the myths surrounding the thylacine’s extinction.
22 It’s party time at the Gnomon Pavilion in Ulverstone, with a performance from Melbourne’s The Steppers. Enjoy their experimental funk and soulful sounds from 5:30pm. Entry is $8.
23 Celebrate the Midlands through 30 artworks by Tassie artists at the inaugural MIDLANDS group exhibition, opening today at the Gallery & Art Hub on High Street, Campbell Town until 1 January.
24 In Cygnet, join the book launch for Huon Writes at the Red Velvet Lounge, an anthology with work from some of southern Tas’ top writers, including Bob Brown, Kate Kruimink and Matthew Evans.
26 Remember Zumba? It’s alive and well, and you can join a Zumba Fitness session every Tuesday from 9am- 10am at the Spring Bay Community & Health Centre in Triabunna.
27 West Coast gamers who want to escape to the virtual world can join the Future Tech Squad at Queenstown Library for a Virtual Reality session, 3:30pm-4:30pm.
28 Spook it up with The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, showing for three nights at Earl Arts Centre in Launceston. This adaptation of the classic ghost story features actors aged 11-15.
29 Join in for the Lighting of the Christmas Tree in the Launceston CBD from 6pm. There’ll be live entertainment, children’s activities, and a special visit from Santa Claus!
30 Take in the atmosphere of Launceston’s Harvest Market and bring home the freshest fruit and veg, artisan bread, pastry and dairy.
December
1 The Wynyard Foreshore Market is held from 8am-2pm along the East Wynyard foreshore, showcasing local produce and crafts, including jams, cakes, preserves, and secondhand goods.
3 Kick off your Christmas season with a play adaptation of A Christmas Carol, at Launceston’s Princess Theatre for two nights only. Bah humbug!
4 Iconic Aussie rockers Grinspoon are back with their first new music in 12 years, playing in Frankie J’s in Devonport tonight at 7pm.
6 Dance to a night of hip-hop with Greeley and DJ Mizhap, Grace Chia and Lachy Hamill for their Outside the Box Tassie Tour at Pub Rock Diner, Devonport. 7pm.
WANT TO EXPLORE MORE
Magic Maria Island
Picture dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, and chillin’ wombats. This is the Maria Island experience. The perfect place to spend a weekend hiking, swimming, and camping. More than a natural wonder, the island is also home to the most intact example of a convict probation station in Australia. Encounter Maria Island runs ferries to the island from Triabunna, or book ahead and stay the night.
Cool Cockle Creek
Cockle Creek is Australia’s southernmost driveable point and a free camping spot near Southwest National Park. Once home to whaling stations, its history is marked by a bronze whale sculpture and historic walks. Enjoy the South Cape Bay hike, part of Tasmania’s Great Short Walks, leading to stunning coastal views. Bring snacks!
Euphonic Evandale
Evandale is the charming heart of Glover country – the Tasmanian landscape that inspired artist John Glover. This historic town is a haven for art lovers and architecture buffs, boasting stunning Georgian and Victorian buildings. This month the town hosts the Verandah Music Festival on the 23rd and 24th, where music is performed live from verandahs all over town.
