Cooking class: plant based basics at Little Seed – Wednesday 7 March
Little Seed’s chef is showing us how to make chickpea flatbread, falafel, hummus and more. All gluten free and vegan; $90 for the two-hour class. Book at littleseedrestaurant.com.au
Theatre: Pirates of Penzance – Wednesday 14 to Saturday 17 March
The Empire Theatre presents its production of the Pirates of Penzance, a high-spirited musical adventure. Grab your tickets and find out more at empiretheatre.com.au
Dubs on the Hill – Sunday 11 March
Picnic Point will be VDub heaven at this family fun day. Car show entry is $10, including a bag of doodies. There will be live music, swap stalls and market stalls. Starts at 9am. RSVP on Facebook.
Aerial yoga workshops – Thursday 15 and Saturday 17 March
Defy gravity and learn how to be a yogi off the ground in Zama Yoga’s aerial yoga workshops. The workshops are on Thursday 15 March 6.45pm to 7.45pm and Saturday 17 March 8.15am to 9.15am. $15 for members, $25 for non-members, book at zamayoga.com.au
Heal Yourself Expo – Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 March
The Heal Yourself Expo is designed to educate, inform and empower people to make choices about their health. The expo is on at Centenary State High School from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Entry is $5, under 13s are free. There will be stalls, workshops and a kids zone. Grab your tickets at toowoombatickets.com.au and find out more at healyourselfexpo.com
Alastair McLeod at Grand Central – Saturday 17 March
Celebrity chef Alastair McLeod will visit Grand Central next month to demo some great dishes! Alastair is best known for his roles on Network 10’s Ready, Steady, Cook and Channel 7’s Great Day Out, and he’s a Lockyer Valley food ambassador too. The cooking demonstrations will be held near Grand Central’s Market Room on Level 1. Find out more at grandcentralshopping.com.au
Garden City Gala – Saturday 17 March
Get dressed up for a cause! The Garden City Gala’s mission is to inspire people to recognise mental illness and take actions against it, especially in the workplace. They want to keep reducing the stigma and help people seek treatment and see a clear path forward to recovery. The guest speakers for the inaugural event are Brisbane Broncos captain Darius Boyd and wife Kayla Boyd.
The event is at Blank Space; tickets are $165 and ticket sales end Friday 9 March at 5pm. Get your tickets at toowoombatickets.com.au
Unforgettable: A Tribute to Nat King Cole – Saturday 17 March
Dorian Mode is bringing his tribute to Nat King Cole to Toowoomba, after selling out across Australia. Tickets are $25 (members $22), the show is at USQ Artsworx. Book at artsworx.usq.edu.au
Healthy Snacks & Treats Workshop – Sunday 18 March
The Source Bulk Foods are hosting Sofie van Kempen and Shan Cooper from My Food Religion at a healthy snacks workshop. Nourish your body and your tastebuds and learn how to create a healthy, affordable snack. Great for kids and adults and paleo, dairy free, gluten free, vegan and vegetarian friendly. Tickets are $45; workshop runs from 2.30pm to 4pm. RSVP on Facebook and get your tickets on sofievankempen.com
Grammar Art Show – Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 March
A big event on Toowoomba’s art calendar, the Grammar Art Show will feature over 600 paintings from 200 artists. In the lead up to the show (10-20 March) you’ll be able to preview feature artist David Hinchliffe’s work on the Art Trail (find the nine locations at grammarartshow.com)
There’ll also be an opening night party on Friday 23 March from 6pm; tickets are $65. You’ll also be able to attend high teas to attend across the weekend. Book early for the high teas to avoid disappointment; tickets are $45 each, and entry to the show is included in the cost.
Chiki Tiki Rum Festival – Saturday 24 March
The team behind Gin Sanity are putting on a tiki party to remember. There’ll be masterclasses, eats and live music, and of course, an array of rum. Tickets are $16,91, RSVP on Facebook to stay up to date.
Paddock to Plate – Saturday 24 March
The Toowoomba Golf Club is showcasing seasonal produce with this three-course dinner. Tickets are $70. RSVP and get more details on Facebook.
Titans v Dragons – Sunday 25 March
NRL comes to Clive Berghofer Stadium with the Gold Coast Titans taking on St George Illawarra Dragons! Get your tickets on Ticketek. The Titans are also offering a special Toowoomba Titans Membership package, where you can get a ticket to the gam and a ticket to a Titans home game too.
Push your limits – Rotary Ride The Range – Sunday 25 March
Get on your bike! The Ride The Range event has several different distances and will raise money for the Toowoomba Hospice, Hope Horizons and RACQ Life Flight. Register and find out more at ridetherange.org.au
Easter movie under the stars at the City Golf Club – Saturday 31 March
Watch Hop, an Easter-themed kid friendly movie at the City Golf Club. It’s free to enter, you can buy popcorn and drinks. Bring your own picnic blanket or chair. RSVP on Facebook.
Here’s what’s on and when for markets in Toowoomba this month.
My Local Feast Farmers’ Market – (Thursday market is now Wednesday) Every WEDNESDAY 2pm to 6pm at Empire Theatre and every SATURDAY 7am to 1pm at Cobb and Co
PCYC Markets – Every Sunday from 7am to 12.30pm
Margaret Street Markets – Sunday 4 March
Highfields Village Markets – Not back until April
Queens Park Markets – Sunday 18 March 8am to 1pm
