It’s a new year and Lake Mac has got a stack of new events planned for January.
From school holiday activities, to live music and a jam-packed weekend of family fun for the 2022 Lake Mac Festival.
Check out the guide below.
MAJOR EVENTS
PRESS PLAY: A week of fun
Join us for a week of fun events, live performances and activities this summer at the Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima MAP in Speers Point Park.
When: Saturday 15 – Friday 21 January
Where: Multi Arts Pavilion, mima
Lake Mac Festival
Prepare yourself for two days packed full of family fun! Lake Mac Festival is back in 2022, celebrating living in Lake Macquarie. A community-focused, all ages assortment of diverse events for the community.
When: Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 January
Where: Various locations access Lake Macquarie
Live Music Lake Mac – William Crighton and Melody Pool
Join William Crighton and Melody Pool for a fabulous performance at Warners Bay Theatre, baramayiba. Tickets $40 per person. Discover Service NSW Vouchers can be redeemed at this event.
When: Thursday 27 January
Where: Warners Bay Theatre, baramayiba
Lake Mac Ferry Service
Take a trip on the lake this summer on Lake Mac’s new Ferry! Operating on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, zig-zagging from existing jetties at Speers Point, Booragul, Toronto, Belmont and Wangi Wangi.
ART AND CULTURE
Truth of Fire: Tim Georgeson
An exhibition responding to the Australian bushfires of 2019/20 and the significance of First Nations knowledge and fire practices.
When: Saturday 4 December 2021 – Sunday 20 February 2022
Where: Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie
yapang Emerging Art Prize finalist exhibition
An exhibition of works by finalists in the inaugural yapang Emerging Art Prize.
When: Saturday 4 December 2021 – Sunday 20 February 2022
Where: Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie
Sunday Sessions at MAC
Grab a wine or beer and enjoy some local music and artmaking. Tickets $20, includes one drink, cheese and all art materials.
When: Sunday 16 January
Where: Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie, yapang
MAC School Holiday Activity: Story Telling Quest, Sea Quest!
Be a part of a real-life story book adventure and go on a quest with story teller Jo Henwood. $10 per child, suitable for primary aged children
When: Sunday 9 January and Sunday 16 January
Where: Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie, yapang
MAC School Holiday Workshop: yapang artmaking
Create your own art work inspired by Contemporary Aboriginal Art on display in the Art Museum. Includes a short tour of the Yapang Emerging art prize featuring Contemporary Aboriginal artists from around Australia. Cost is $10 per person includes all materials.
When: Wednesday 12 January and Thursday 13 January
Where: Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie, yapang
PRESS PLAY: Ocean Garden – The lawns of the new Multi
Arts Pavilion, mima will be transformed into a dreamy underwater garden with giant inflatables by Goldberg Aberline Studio. Giant starfish, turtles and technicolour sea creatures will beckon you to come out and play.
When: Saturday 15 – Friday 21 January
Where: Multi Arts Pavilion, mima
PRESS PLAY: The Big Bang with Andy Firth
To celebrate the new Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima, Lake Macquarie City Council commissioned Firth to create a new work that captures the essence of our city. Join us for the first-ever performance of Andy Firth’s MAP mima Fanfare. Tickets are $10 per person.
When: Saturday 15 January
Where: Multi Arts Pavilion, mima
PRESS PLAY: Drift by Catapult
Breathtaking contemporary dance in a location like no other. Don’t miss Catapult’s return to MAP mima for one night only this January. Tickets range from $15 – $30.
When: Sunday 16 January
Where: Multi Arts Pavilion, mima
PRESS PLAY: Ocean Garden Artspace pop-up Workshop
Young children and their families can enjoy art making inspired by the larger than-life Ocean Garden inflatables on display in the park around the Multi Arts Pavilion, mima, guided by friendly art museum educators. Bookings are essential.
When: Sunday 16 January
Where: Multi Arts Pavilion, mima
PRESS PLAY: Yoga for kids
Join yoga teacher, Clio from Yoga Magic for a relaxing morning of yoga by the lake at the Multi Arts Pavilion, mima. Suitable for beginners. Parents are encouraged to join the fun. Suitable for 5 years plus.
When: Monday 17 January
Where: Multi Arts Pavilion, mima
Meet the author and illustrator: What if…?
Be one of the first to see the new picture book What If…? by Lessons of a Lac series author, Lynn Jenkins and illustrator, Kirrili Lonergan.
When: Monday 17 January
Where: Multi Arts Pavilion, mima
PRESS PLAY: Junior Catapult Dance Workshop
Join us for an hour-long dance and movement workshop on the MAP mima stage. This junior session is for ages 8-12 years of age and is $15 per person.
When: Tuesday 18 January
Where: Multi Arts Pavilion, mima
PRESS PLAY: Senior Catapult Dance Workshop
Join us for an hour-long dance and movement workshop on the MAP mima stage. This senior session is for ages 12-16 years of age and is $15 per person.
When: Tuesday 18 January
Where: Multi Arts Pavilion, mima
PRESS PLAY: EMERGE Artmaking Workshop
Be inspired by the artworks on display at the Multi Arts Pavilion, mima. Create an art work inspired by the multimedia experience, EMERGE on display in the pavilion. Suitable for ages 7 plus, $10 per person all material provided.
When: Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 January
Where: Multi Arts Pavilion, mima
PRESS PLAY: Ocean Garden Story Quest Adventure
Join Story Teller Jo Henwood as she takes you on a real-life story book among the giant inflatable art installation Ocean Garden in Speers Point Park. $5 per child, suitable for ages 6-10.
When: Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 January
Where: Multi Arts Pavilion, mima
LIBRARIES AND THEATRES
Storytime and Craft: Under the Sea
Enjoy stories of sea creatures and under water adventures followed by craft. Suitable for ages 3-8 years. Bookings essentials for adults and children.
When: Wednesday 5 January
Where: Wangi Library Creative Hub, Wanji Wanji
Build a kite workshop
Decorate and build your own kite, then take it out to the park and fly it. Suitable for ages.
When: Thursday 6 January
Where: Rathmines Theatre, Nawayiba
Tech Hive: Coding Belmont
Try coding with Ozobots, and help our bee robot make it back to the hive. Suitable for beginners to coding. Suitable for ages 5 years plus. Parents are encouraged to stay and play.
When: Friday 7 January
Where: Belmont Library, Ngarrabangba
Natural History Illustration
Learn from a professional, experienced artist and teacher in a relaxed and friendly environment. All materials supplied. Suitable for ages 12 years plus. This workshop is aimed at beginners to natural history illustration. Includes a tour, and entry to the Capturing Nature exhibition. $8 per person.
Where: Monday 10 January
When: SEEN @ Swansea
Insight into snakes
Would you know what to do if you found a snake? Reptile rescuer Teresa Purnell will answer that question and more. Suitable for ages 6 years plus. Bookings required for any adults and children attending.
When: Monday 10 January
Where: Charlestown Library, Walyamayi
Build your own Bee Hotel
Join our educators to learn about the native bees of Australia, especially the ones found in Lake Macquarie and build your own bee hotel to attract solitary bees to your backyard. Tickets are $8 per child.
When: Tuesday 11 January
Where: Warners Bay Theatre, Baramayiba
Holiday Films @ Warners Bay theatre: The Bee Movie
Join us for the screening of The Bee Movie, popcorn provided. Bookings are essential all attending adults and children require a ticket. Single Ticket $8 per person or $25 family ticket includes 5 tickets in total.
When: Tuesday 11 January
Where: Warners Bay Theatre, Baramayiba
Tech Hive: Coding Toronto
Try coding with Ozobots, and help our bee robot make it back to the hive. Suitable for beginners to coding. Suitable for ages 5 years plus. Parents are encouraged to stay and play.
When: Wednesday 12 January
Where: Toronto Library, Tirrabiyangba
Claymation: Digital animation workshop
Students will write, shoot and edit a short Claymation movie using the latest equipment. All materials will be provided. This activity is able to accept Creative Kids Vouchers. Suitable for ages 9 years plus.
When: Thursday 13 January
Where: Rathmines Theatre, Nawayiba
Tech Hive: Coding Cardiff
Try coding with Ozobots, and help our bee robot make it back to the hive. Suitable for beginners to coding. Suitable for ages 5 years plus. Parents are encouraged to stay and play.
When: Friday 14 January
Where: Cardiff Library, Kuram
Basket Weaving
Create a simple woven basket from wool and a paper plate, and discover the history behind basket weaving at Morisset hospital.
When: Friday 14 January
Where: Morisset Library, Bawarramalang
JD’s World of Magic Show
Be amazed by award-winning magician Joel Howlett from JD’s World of Magic at his all new show. Suitable for all ages, $10 per person or $45 for 5 children or adults.
When: Saturday 15 January
Where: Rathmines Theatre, Nawayiba
Meet the author: Chasing Rainbows with Katrina McKelvey
Join author Katrina McKelvey as she reads her picture book Chasing Rainbows, and then create a sun catcher to take home.
When: Wednesday 19 January
Where: Charlestown Library, Walyamayi
School starters: get ready for the new school year
Join author and clinical psychologist Lynn Jenkins, and illustrator and art therapist Kirrili Lonergan as they read their book Brave. Each family will receive a copy of the book to take home.
When: Friday 21 January
Where: Belmont Library, Ngarrabangba
Find out more
For more information about all the events and online resources Lake Macquarie City Council have available please visit the Lake Macquarie City Council event’s directory by clicking the link below.
