Good morning, Newcastle! Welcome back to the Newcastle Digest. After a week away in Korea, I am back. Although I am happy to be home, I can’t say I am a fan of the heat.

Table of Contents

• Eats

• Events

• Activities

• Miscellaneous

Quick hits

Eats

Local Gem

Papas Bagel Bar

Bagels are a food that I crave once in a while. And to my surpise, there doesnt’t seem to be too many spots in Newcastle I can get one. This is apart from this week’s local gem, Papas Bagel Bar. Located on on Hunter Street is home to a wide array of bagels and bagel types. Get there early for their breakfast bagels or get something from their all day menu like the “Elegant Classic” below. Although the bagels are on the pricy side, the quality makes up for it.

Newcastle trivia

Events

Thursday 5 December

Friday 6 December

Saturday 7 December

Sunday 8 December

Activities

Families

Teen Takeover - Newcastle Museum | Friday 6 December

Calling all teens! For its second year, TAKEOVER is back—a free, after-hours event exclusively for ages 13-17. Inspired by the Museum’s ‘Surviving Extinction’ blockbuster, this year’s theme is Evolution. Join Newcastle Museum for a night filled with live music, hands-on creative stations, VR experiences, computer games, and plenty of free food and giveaways. It’s a night to explore, create, and connect.

Shakespeare Under the Stars - Pacific Park, Newcastle | 27 November – 8 December 2024

Presented by Whale Chorus theatre company. Shakespeare Under the Stars is back this summer – this time with a brand new production of the beloved comedy Twelfth Night, at Newcastle’s Pacific Park. This all-ages event is the shimmering highlight of Newcastle’s summer arts calendar. So gather your loved ones, pack a picnic, and prepare for an unforgettable night of open air theatre right in the heart of the harbour city.

Kids Christmas Disco - Mayfield West Bowling Club | Saturday December 7

Join on the green for a holly jolly good time that your little ones won't want to miss! ⁠DJ Jingle Beats will be spinning the latest tunes⁠. Don't forget to wear your best holiday attire! ⁠

⁠This event is perfect for kids of all ages, so bring your little elves and let's make some merry memories together. Spread the word and invite your friends and neighbours for a jolly good time!⁠ Parents must supervise their children.

Adults

Aesthetes Exhibition - Leda Gallery, Newcastle West | 5 Dec - 11 Dec
The New Artists' Collective features five artists offering a unique perspective on the beauty of nature. Alanya van de Wiel, Amanda O'Bryan, Elise Honeyman, Julie Brondino, and Sophie Seeger. Opening December 6th, 6:00–9:00 pm. FREE.

Tall Ship STS Young Endeavour Open Day - Tug Wharf, Newcastle | 5 Dec
Visit Australia’s national sail training ship STS Young Endeavour at Newcastle Foreshore. Explore the ship, meet the Royal Australian Navy staff crew, and find out how you can go on the voyage of a lifetime.

Lewis Garnham: Choosing the Wrong Story to Tell - Newcastle Comedy Club, Newcastle | 6 Dec
Join Lewis Garnham as he tries to make sense of the world (and himself) through an hour of stories, observations, and pondering. Get tickets

Exhibition Opening Night: Roko - Multi-Arts Pavilion, Speers Point | 6 Dec
Join us at the Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima for the opening night of Joshua Ingle's exhibition Roko. Tickets are free; bookings essential.

The Night Market - Newcastle Showground, Broadmeadow | 6 Dec
New Generation Night Market Movement - Street Food, Dessert Bar Bliss, Talented Artisans, huge 40 square meter outdoor cinema featuring “IF” PG, Live Music, Thomas The Tank Engine Rides, Spongebob Slide, PLUS EVEN MORE RIDES. $5 entry includes all rides/movie/entertainment (children under 3's FREE)

Joshua Ingle: Roko - Multi-Arts Pavilion, Speers Point | 6 Dec - 23 Feb
The Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima presents the 2024 Summer Commission - Roko by Joshua Ingle.

Twelfth Night - Pacific Park, Newcastle | 28 Nov - 8 Dec
Newcastle’s most exciting theatre company Whale Chorus is thrilled to present Shakespeare’s beloved comedy Twelfth Night as its much-awaited 2024 offering for Shakespeare Under the Stars. Cost: $25 – $55.

Merewether Christmas Market - Rowlands Park, The Junction | 8 Dec
Homegrown Markets returns to Merewether for their Christmas Market Day, bringing a lineup of handmade & design stalls, street food, live tunes & entertainment. Shop over 100+ stalls to shop local-made this Christmas!

Christmas at Modus - Modus, Merewether | 8 Dec
This was a massive hit last year! Santa will again drop into Modus from 2pm - 4pm with free photos, specials, and deals on gifts. A great day out for the family.

Mayfield Carols - Webb Park, Mayfield | 8 Dec
Bring your family, invite your friends, and kick off the Christmas season in style at Mayfield Carols. Fun and free activities are happening from 4pm to 6pm, with the main event kicking off at 6pm.

Carols at the Podium - Warners Bay Foreshore, Warners Bay | 8 Dec
Bring your friends, family, and your picnic to share at Carols at the Podium. Enjoy entertainment from 5pm, and if you're lucky, you may spot Santa!

Earp's 5th Birthday Christmas Lunch - Earp Distilling Co., Carrington | 8 Dec
To celebrate the trials, tribulations, successes, and support during Earp's first five years in operation, you're invited to celebrate at their Christmas Lunch Extravaganza, featuring quality food, premium spirits, music, and good people.

Christmas with The Porters - Miss Porter’s House Museum, 434 King Street, Newcastle West | Sunday 8th December

Experience an Edwardian Christmas. See how the Porter family celebrated with cards, decorations, and toys during the early years of the twentieth century. Homemade Christmas goodies for sale.

Adults $12, Concessions $10, Family $34, NT members and children under 5 free

Enquiries 4927 0202

www.nationaltrust.org.au

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Miscellaneous

Christmas Countdown

Sounds like Christmas in the city - Wheeler Place & Hunter Street Mall | Fridays 5pm - 7pm & Sundays 4pm - 6pm

Get the full schedule here

Santa's Big Toy Swap - East End Plaza, Newcastle | 7 Dec
Enjoy free Santa pics, music by HSPA students, recycled kids’ crafts, and vouchers for participants at Santa's Big Toy Swap. Plus, all swap participants have a chance to win amazing prizes, including $1000 cash!⁠ From 9am - 12pm.

Christmas Under the Stars - King Edward Park, Newcastle | 7 Dec
King Edward Park will again transform into a hub of holiday cheer with Christmas Under the Stars, which invites families for an evening of live Christmas carols, free kids’ activities, and a special screening of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.

If anyone has any Christmas events, please let me know by replying to the email.