Good morning Newcastle. Welcome back to the Newcastle Digest. I am writing this while on the KTX train from Seoul to Busan, South Korea.

I hope you’re enjoying the hot weather; If it makes you feel any better, it will be 3 degrees celsius today in Korea.

This will be a shorter one, just covering events etc. I will be back to the regular schedule next week.

Table of Contents

• Eats

• Events

• Activities

• Miscellaneous

Quick hits

Eats

Openings

House of Roast - Newcastle

Officially opening on Tuesday 26 November, House of Roast is the umbrella brand for five distinct coffee roasters; Glitch, Bliss, Peaberrys, Distribution, and Flamingo Coffee Company. This seems to be a coffee lovers dream and an absolute gem for Newcastle.

If you would like to check them out, House of Roast is celebrating their launch with free coffee from 26th-28th November.

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Events

Thursday 28 November

Friday 29 November

Saturday 30 November

Sunday 1 December

Activities

Families

Your Summer Stories: Family Fun Day with Samantha Wills - Newcastle Library | Saturday 30 November

Join Newcastle Libraries for their Your Summer Stories: Author Talk and Family Fun Day at Newcastle (City) Library! Meet international bestselling author Samantha Wills, hear about her new project Marigold’s World, and her first children’s book Marigold’s Magic Stars. There’ll be lots of hands-on activities as you immerse yourself in all things Marigold including beading bracelets, beaded pens, beaded bugs and critters, keyrings and macrame.

Busking at The Station - The Station | Sunday 1 December, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Enjoy some music on selected Sunday mornings at The Station in Newcastle. Stop by from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month. Gather the crew, grab a coffee, and enjoy your Sunday summer mornings at The Station.

Adults

Emporium Newcastle - Museum Park, Newcastle | 28 November
Newcastle's newest and only market operating on weekdays! The markets coincide with cruise ship docking dates; this market offers a platform for Novocastrians to showcase their creative products to both national and international travellers.

Letters To Lions x Support Act - The Beach Hotel, Merewether | 28 November
Catch local legends Letters to Lions live, supported by Ella Day and Cow Corner. $10 entry includes a free schooner of Young Henry's Newtowner. Event from 8pm.

Twelfth Night - Pacific Park, Newcastle | 28 November - 8 December
Whale Chorus presents Twelfth Night, Shakespeare’s timeless comedy. Experience it under the stars with tickets ranging from $25 to $55.

Summer Banquet Dinner - The Farmer's Wife Distillery, Allworth | 29 November
Indulge in a 4-course summer-inspired banquet paired with perfectly crafted cocktails that highlight the finest seasonal ingredients.

Twilight Fridays at MAP mima - Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima, Speers Point | 29 November
Enjoy an evening of music, art, and film with curated activities like Beats and Eats, Cinema in the Cube, and Art After Hours from 5-8pm.

Music in the Podium - Warners Bay Foreshore | 29 November
Relax with live music as the sun sets over the lake. Featuring popular covers, rock, jazz, and blues in this free, family-friendly event running through March 2025.

DATA MINDS - The Lock-Up, Newcastle | 29 November - 23 February
Explore how artists tackle the rise of AI and the Internet’s influence on society in this thought-provoking exhibition. Find out more

Arj Barker - The Mind Field - Civic Theatre, Newcastle | 29 November
Join Arj Barker as he delves into life’s biggest mysteries with his signature humour. Expect laughs and existential questions in equal measure! Get tickets

Margs & Margs Bottomless Brunch - The Nags Head Hotel, Glebe | 30 November
Enjoy two hours of bottomless margaritas and endless Margherita pizzas for $89pp. Bookings essential. Book here

The Wilderness Chef Pop Up - Talulah, The Junction | 30 November
Don’t miss this premium 4-course dinner at Talulah’s last pop-up event of the year.

Newcastle T-Shirt Show - The Creator Incubator, Hamilton North | 30 November
Celebrate local creativity by browsing unique t-shirt designs crafted by Newcastle’s talented artists. More info

Björn Again - The Waterloo Anniversary Tour - Civic Theatre, Newcastle | 30 November
Relive the magic of ABBA with Björn Again as they celebrate ABBA's historic Eurovision victory. Dance the night away with timeless hits and nostalgia.

Miscellaneous

Christmas Countdown

Paris to Newcastle French Market - The Station | Friday 29 November, 3pm to 8pm

An evening of festive fun, delicious French treats, and unique Xmas gifts!

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

Hunter Street Mall now features a giant present, large enough for group photos with family, friends or co-workers. Wheeler Place on November 29 will feature the light up the stunning 12.5-metre Christmas Tree with Santa Claus and Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge.

Santa will be available for photos every Friday (5pm-7pm) and Sunday (4pm-6pm) from November 29 until 15 December, with live music from local schools, community groups and talented performers.

Christmas Gift DIY Workshop - The Hamilton Community Hive, 150 Beaumont Street | Sunday 1 December

Opportunity to make beautiful Christmas gifts that you and all your loved ones will enjoy, we only use wild harvested organic natural ingredients, free from fragrances and unwanted nasty toxins. Buy a ticket here

Merewether Markets - Christmas Market - Dixon Park | Saturday 30 November

Christmas Market Day, which also happens to be the final market of the year! Join for a festive day filled with live music, unique jewellery, fashion, delicious food, art, homewares, and so much more.

Christmas Toy Raffle - Mayfield West Bowling Club | Saturday, November 30th, 5:00pm

There are over $2000 worth of prizes are up for grabs! ⁠Tickets go on sale at 5:00pm, drawn at 6:30pm.

Christmas Lights Spectacular - Hunter Valley Gardens

Christmas Lights Spectacular returns to Hunter Valley Gardens this summer. Create lasting memories as you stroll through magical-themed light displays! Get tickets here

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