What's happening around town this August

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Whether you’re after art openings, beer festivals or world class performances, this month has everything you want and more.

**Ground Up** Photography by Morgan Smith

Published 28 July 2023

Welcome to The Field Guide’s comprehensive guide covering what’s happening the entire month of August, so you’ve got time to lock in plans well in advance.

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WALANBAA YULU-GI: BURN THE FLOOR

WEDNESDAY, 02 August AT 7.30PM

World renowned Australian Ballroom dance company Burn the Floor collaborates with Indigenous star Mitch Tambo to create a brand-new dance production.

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FrIday, 04 August AT 7.00PM

Classical music lovers and new admirers alike will delight in this enchanting evening with the familiar classics of Mendelssohn and Rossini, joined by special guest, violin soloist Catherina Lee.

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SATURDAY, 05 August at 12.00pm

Toowoomba’s annual Craft Beer Festival Brewoomba is back for 2022. Featuring an extensive line-up of local and international craft beers, food trucks, live music and the infamous Balter Brewer ‘Tins of Glory’ Challenge. Not a fan of craft beer? There’ll be plenty of your favourite standards available, as well as cocktails and premium wines.

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AN EVENING WITH THE OWLS

SATURDAY, 05 August AT 5.00PM

An evening at Awassi Cheesery:

“The night starts with Cheeseboards and Awassi lamb burgers and as the lights go down the Owls to take centre stage, the team teaching about these amazing creatures, as the Owl’s showcase their individual prowess and attendees get the opportunity to be up close and personal to these majestic birds. The evening finishes with an Awassi Ice Cream.

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FIGHT KNIGHT XXI: BAR ROOM BLITZ

Monday, 7 August at 8.30pm

Mouseproof Brewery and Tyr's Warriors present Fight Knight XXI: Bar Room Blitz.

Knight v Knight in a show of skill and strength, with one on one and group match cage fights.

Live band SangFroid will be supplying the killer soundtrack!

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Homeless for a Night Charity Sleepout

Monday, 7 August at 8.30pm

This annual Charity event, the Homeless for a Night Charity Sleepout raises awareness of homelessness and much-needed funds for the Basement Soup Kitchen, to continue to aid and support to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Register for the above and hit the streets to support this amazing cause.

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BLOOM WITH BODY ACCEPTANCE WORKSHOP

FRIday, 11 August at 9.30Am

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FUTURE VISIONS

FRIday, 11 August at 7.30Pm

Future Visions is an annual art award for high school art students from across the Darling Downs and Southeast Queensland. The award and exhibition showcase the diverse, dynamic, multidisciplinary, and emerging professional approaches to artmaking by young people in the region. Future Visions is open to applicants from grades 10 -12 and is currently in it’s 12th year. This exhibition continues to attract a high calibre of emerging artists who are creating exciting and innovative art.

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LUMINOUS IN THE REGIONS

SATURDAY, 12 August at 7.30Pm

Celebrate the cultural diversity of our local community with food and performances from around the world, and an opportunity to walk in the 2023 Lantern parade, spreading the message of welcome to newmembers of our community.

LUMINOUS IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD is a free event for all ages.

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BUBBLES & BLOOMS

SATURDAY, 17 August at 6.00Pm

Blooming Gorgeous & Wearing Memories invite you to their taste and smell soiree. An evening of senses.... Beverage package of tastes of Italy, accompanied by Belgian chocolate + Grazing Platters + flowers + foliage. Proceeds raised going towards supporting the work of Darling Downs Health.

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WORKSHOP: CREATING COMEDIC CHARACTERS

SATURDAY, 17 August at 6.30Pm

This two-hour workshop explores ways in to creating and developing characters starting from the body, through analysis of the world and how the body moves. Lead through a series of games, exercises and improvisations centred around play and movement, you will learn techniques to discover the infinite amount of characters we can all play. This work is grounded in the Lecoq pedagogy of mask theatre.

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THE WIZARD OF OZ

17 & 18 August at 7.00Pm

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum's beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

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27th Historic Leyburn Sprints

Saturday & Sunday, 19-20 August

At only 50min from Toowoomba, we’re going to claim this as our own; The Leyburn Sprints are two days of racing, car and caravan shows, market stalls, and more.

A record 15,000 plus people descend on this scarcely populated rural town annually, for what is one of the most significant motoring events in Queensland and one of the State’s biggest regional events

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PARTY & PICNIC WITH THE HAMPTONS BAND

Saturday 19 August

Say farewell to winter with some cool live music & sensational wines in the vineyard. Rosalie House are thrilled to be hosting the official launch of the Hamptons Band.

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8TH ANNUAL BOOTS & BLING DANCE EVENT

Saturday 19 August at 5.30Pm

Boots & Bling 2023 is all about that Neon! Are you ready to light up the night and experience a party like no other? We're thrilled to invite you to our electrifying Neon Party! Get your glow on and join us for a night of vibrant colours, pulsating beats, and unforgettable memories. So, grab your neon attire, pull on your Boots & Bling, and prepare for an evening of neon-infused magic. Whether you're an experienced dancer or a beginner looking to try something new, Neon Line Dancing guarantees an unforgettable experience that will leave you glowing with joy.

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V2V RUN FOR BEER

SUNDAY 20 August at 12.00Pm

V2V : Volcano to Volcanic - the fourth annual "I run for beer" fun run. A not for profit event to celebrate exercise, fun, getting together and craft beer. 100% of the profits will be donated to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

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LABELS IN THE LANE FASHION SALE

SATURDAY 26 August at 9.00Am

Hope on a Hanger Invites you to their second quality pre-loved labels fashion sale like no other.

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FOREVER 31 LONG LUNCH

SATURDAY 26 August at 11.00Am

The inaugural ‘Forever 31 Long Lunch’ - enjoy a 3 course meal, cash bar, live music and market stalls, live auction and raffles, while raising funds for the Toowoomba local Ambulance Committee.

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BEEF BLING AND BOWTIE BALL

SATURDAY 26 August at 5.30Pm

BBB is back and going to be better than ever, dust off those suits and pull out those gowns for another year of fantastic networking.

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MONTE CARLO NIGHT

SATURDAY 26 August at 6.00Pm

The Toowoomba Metropolitan Rotary Club hosts the Recover Legal Monte Carlo Night event. This event promises to transport you to a world of high rolling fun, with a rich history and an opportunity to try your hand at popular casino games such as Blackjack, Roulette, Craps and more; raising much needed funds for Momentum Mental Health and Rotary.

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BJORN AGAIN: THANK ABBA FOR THE MUSIC

SATURDAY 26 August at 8.00Pm

ABBA fans get excited as Björn Again bring ABBA’s timeless hits back to the stage in a world-famous tribute show endorsed by ABBA themselves.

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POSTMODERN JUKEBOX: LIFE IN THE PAST LANE TOUR

SUNDAY 27 August at 7.30Pm

New York City’s pop-jazz sensation, Postmodern Jukebox, are set to return to Australia and New Zealand in August & September 2023—bringing their innovative twist on classic sounds to perform ‘today's hits, yesterday’.

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BELL SHAKESPEARE: TWELFTH NIGHT

ThuRSDAY 31 August at 7.30Pm

Heather Fairbairn’s fresh retelling of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy is a dark collision of hidden identities and unrequited love. Featuring all-new music by Sarah Blasko, Twelfth Night ultimately asks us to find light in the darkness.

Have you got an event we should know about? Let us know!