What's happening around town this November
Whether you’re after music tours or comedy shows, gala dinners or long-lunches with sporting greats, this month has everything you want and more.
Photography by Eleanor Byrne
Published 25 October 2024
Photography: Gather & Graze
Welcome to The Field Guide’s comprehensive guide covering what’s happening the entire month of November, so you’ve got time to lock in plans well in advance.
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Travelling Film Festival: 01 - 03 NOV
From Cannes to Toowoomba... and all over Queensland. Top prize winners from this years Cannes Film Festival are having exclusive screenings as part of the lineup at the Travelling Film Festival, including the beautiful Grand Jury Prize Winner All We Imagine as Light, the canine-filled Un Certain Regard winner Black Dog, and the searing Special Jury Prize winner The Seed of the Sacred Fig.
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Jacaranda Day Goombungee: 02 NOV
Celebrate town spirit and the vibrant bloom of Jacaranda trees with market stalls, food, live music, rides and family activities at the 2024 Goombungee's Jacaranda Day.
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International Street Fiesta: 02 NOV
Enjoy non-stop cultural performances, international foods, arts, crafts, displays & markets stalls, as well as martial arts performance, live music and a fireworks display at the inaugural International Street Fiesta.
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Knight Fight XXVI: 02 Nov
Full Contact Medieval Combat: The Armour is real, the Weapons are steel. Tyr's Warriors are proud to present Fight Knight XXVI: Showgrounds Showdown. Knight v Knight in a show of skill and strength, with one on one and group match cage fights.
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ScribbleSesh Life Drawing: 03 NOV
Join in at ScribbleSesh's monthly costumed Life Drawing event. Have a sip, bring a pen, enjoy life drawing with a couple of twists.
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MELBOURNE CUP: 05 Nov
Melbourne Cup is on again for the race that stops a nation, and most venues across the city are hosting events complete with entertainment, food and drinks packages. Check out our roundup of events to see who, what, where and how to purchase tickets; just be sure to get in fast!
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Graduart: 05 Nov - 06 Dec
Graduart is an annual art exhibition that showcases artworks from graduating Visual Art students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The works represent a broad cross-section of emerging contemporary art practice, including painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, and mixed media work.
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Emma Holland: Here Comes Mr Forehead: 08 Nov
Emma Holland is one of Australia’s most refreshing and original young talents. A comedian, collage artist and photographer, Emma’s profile continues to rise on both stage and screen. Her show ‘Save The Orangutans’ sold out across the country and garnered a Most Outstanding Show Nomination at The Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
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Gather & Graze 2024: 09 Nov
Enjoy a luxurious evening of fine food and live entertainment at Gather & Graze 2024, raising funds for incredible local charity, Protea Place.
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Never Mind the Buzzers, Here's RocKwiz Live!: 10 Nov
Never Mind the Buzzers, Here’s RocKwiz LIVE! The RocKwiz gang are back on the road, coming to a theatre near you. Julia, Brian, Dugald and the RocKwiz OrKestra will be revelling in the chaos and quizzery of RocKwiz LIVE. If you've seen a RocKwiz LIVE show you know what we mean. If you haven’t, buckle up for a fantastic night of musical and comedic treats.
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CHristmas Tree Lighting Ceremony & Twilight Market: 14 Nov
Get your Christmas shopping sorted with nothing but the best in handmade goodies. Marke a night of it with a visit with Santa, shop the fabulous markets and watch the annual tree lighting at Grand Central shopping centre.
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Thelma Plum: 15 Nov
An unforgettable night of music that captures the strength, courage, and tenderness of a young Aboriginal woman’s journey. The album became one of the most successful albums of 2019, nominated for 7 Arias and spawning 3 Platinum and one Gold singles. The title track 'Better in Blak' came in the top 10 of the Triple J Hottest 100, the highest result ever for an Indigenous artist at the time, as well as winning the prestigious Vanda and Young 'Song of the Year' award.
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Camerata & Davide Monti: Baroque Labyrinth: 16 Nov
Baroque Labyrinth sees the long-awaited return of one of Camerata’s favourite collaborators, the Italian Baroque violinist, Davide Monti. A much sought after director, soloist and chamber musician, Davide’s playing possesses incredible freshness, where “all appears extraordinarily spontaneous and organic”. His prize-winning recordings include his Vivaldi’s Four Seasons which has been reviewed as “definitely one of the best versions of the decade”.
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Russell Howard: 19 Nov
Join “one of the world’s top comedians” (Sunday Times) as he returns to Australia with his signature wit and charm! As we reel from one global crisis to the next, join Russell, ‘the uplifting Comedy King’, as he puts the world to rights in his own uniquely hilarious way.
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BILL BAILEY: Thoughtifier: 21 Nov
With his trademark musical stylings and characteristic wit, Bill returns with a new show, Thoughtifier.
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Fitzy's Feast with Shane Webke & Darren Lockyer: 22 Nov
Enjoy a Leadership Long Lunch with special guests, sporting greats Shane Webke & Darren Lockyer.
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Toowoomba’s Endless Edit: 24 NOV
Join in on the last Sunday of the month to buy quality preloved pieces including clothing, shoes and accessories.
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Paint Your Own Nutcracker: 27 Nov
Join Tinker for a fun and creative workshop where you’ll design and paint your very own ceramic nutcracker, ready to take home in time for Christmas.
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Christmas in the Grove @ Bunnyconnellen: 29 & 30 Nov
Join Bunnyconnellen for one of four evenings to celebrate amongst the Olive Grove at Bunnyconnellen this Christmas season.
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The Sweet Delilah Swim CluB: 29 & 30 Nov
The Sweet Delilah Swim Club is a comic and poignant story of five Southern women whose friendship began many years ago on their college swim team. Every August, the ladies set aside a long weekend to recharge their relationships and friendships.
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Brett Blake: Grip It and Rip It: 29 Nov
Brett Blake - The man, the mullet, the legend. A whip-smart, high-spirited stand up who has performed widely across Australia. His unpretentious look belies a vulnerability and willingness to explore complex issues on stage. His material runs the gamut of living with dyslexia to truck licenses, and he is the only comic who physically built some of venues he has performed in.
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Movie in the Park: Journey to Bethlehem: 30 Nov
Experience this family friendly Christmas celebration with movies in the park (Movie: 'Journey to Bethlehem') along with Face Painting, Balloons, Live Animals and Dinner (all free). BYO Rugs and/or chairs.
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