What’s On Around the Douglas Shire This Weekend 27-29 August 2021

An epic weekend of events lies ahead-let’s cut right to the chase…


THURSDAY 26 AUGUST 2021


ENTERTAINMENT

THE YACHTY

Open Mic Night hosted by Shannon Hunter

CENTRAL HOTEL

Legendary Musos Night from 8pm

COURT HOUSE HOTEL

Cam Kettle live from 7.30pm

IRONBAR

Latin Party 11pm-2am

PADDYS

Julian James (below) live from 7.30pm


HEALTH & WELLNESS

MOSSMAN YOGA WITH LUCY CHADWICK

9am-10.30 Buffs Hall.

DAINTREE YOGA WITH SCHELL

WONGA BEACH STATE SCHOOL from 6.30pm-8pm BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL.


FRIDAY 27 AUGUST 2021


ENTERTAINMENT

CROSSROADS CAFE

Fish N Chips & Open Mic Night from 6pm

Crossroads turns it on again with their beloved fish ‘n chips and open mic night from 6pm.

MT MOLLOY HOTEL

Live music by Dave Cooke & the Jackpot Joker sitting at $700 with tickets from 5.30pm. Meat tray raffle at 7pm raising funds for the local community clubs. Enjoy Happy Hour and a transfer bus home.

EXCHANGE HOTEL MOSSMAN

Live Music 6pm & Meals on Wheels Raffles 5pm

CANE TOAD RACING

Chilly’s Pizza & Trattoria from 5.15pm-6pm

PADDYS

5pm Raffles for the Port Douglas Crocs AFL team and live music by The Walker Brothers from 8pm

COURT HOUSE HOTEL

Live Music by Shannon Hunter from 7.30pm

THE YACHTY

Angela Easson live from 7pm

HEMINGWAYS

Lady Valiant live from 5-8pm

DAINTREE BAR, SHERATON GRAND MIRAGE

Kiki Courtidis live every Friday from 8pm-10pm. Guests, visitors and locals are all welcome.

THE TIN SHED

Raffles from 5.30-6.30pm

LADY DOUGLAS FRIDAY MUSIC CRUISE

Music Cruise package with the Yacht Club every Friday.

Enjoy a delicious Seafood Platter for two and a bottle of wine at the Yacht Club then dance the night away to Live Music onboard the Lady D. BOOK NOW on 0408 986 127

ORIN AYA FESTIVAL

Homerule Rainforest Camping and Lodge

LIONS DEN HOTEL

BIG PUPS LIVE FROM 6-9PM


WINE & DINE

KAI BISTRO

Friday Night Steak special

INN FRONT

Tapas & Drink Special 5-6 pm

MAMAN

Live Acoustic Music Fridays 4-6pm

HIGH FALLS FARM

Happy Hour 5-6pm & Dinner from 6pm

PORT DOUGLAS YACHT CLUB

Sunset Tunes & Seafood Session

WHET, CAPE TRIBULATION

Parmy Fridays

ELLIS BEACH BAR & GRILL

$10 Pizza Specials


SPORT & WELLNESS

DAINTREE YOGA with SCHELL

from 10am Buffs Hall, Mossman

ACTIVE8 FITNESS

Free Seniors Movement and Parkour

Mossman & District Gymnastics Club & Kindergym 10.30am


COMMUNITY

PORT DOUGLAS STATE SCHOOL

Book Week Parade 9-10am / Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds – Dress up as favourite book character.


SATURDAY 28 AUGUST 2021


ENTERTAINMENT

CANE TOAD RACING

Chilly’s Pizza & Trattoria

From 5.15pm for 5.30pm start-6pm

PADDYS

Live music by Shannon Hunter from 8pm

COURT HOUSE HOTEL

Lady Valiant live from 7.30pm

THE YACHTY

Karaoke hosted by Rick Moyer from 7pm

IRONBAR

K Train Express Band live from 11pm

ELLIS BEACH BAR & GRILL

Miss Tee live from 12pm

ORIN AYA FESTIVAL

Homerule Rainforest Camping and Lodge


MARKETS

MOSSMAN 7am-1pm

ST CRISPINS 8.30am-1pm

YUNGABURRA

WONGA BEACH STATE SCHOOL MARKETS & CAR BOOT SALE

Wonga Beach State School 7am-11am


COMMUNITY

LAVENDER & LACE AFTERNOON

Mossman District Branch – Leukaemia Foundation

Enjoy an afternoon of fashion, afternoon tea, raffles, a cent sale, entertainment and prize giveaways for a fabulous fundraiser-the Mossman District Branch of the Leukaemia Foundation.


ARTS & CULTURE

DAB PERSPECTIVES EXHIBITION

Visit DAB Gallery and spend some time exploring the “Perspectives” exhibition closing today 10am – 2pm at 11 Mill Street, Mossman.


SPORT, HEALTH & WELLNESS

PORT DOUGLAS CROCS AFL CLUB

Taking on the Manunda Hawks at the Port Douglas Sport Complex. Reserves from 12pm, Seniors 2pm

PORT DOUGLAS RUGBY UNION CLUB

This Saturday we take on Barron Trinity Bulls in a knock out final at Ivanhoes Rugby League Club in Smithfield.

MOSSMAN PORT DOUGLAS SENIOR SHARKS

Deadly Choices Round

Family entertainment, no alcohol. Under 18’s at 3pm, Reserves at 4.30pm, A Grade at 6pm.

YOGA WITH LUCY CHADWICK

7-8.30am Buffs Hall, Mossman

DAINTREE YOGA WITH SCHELL

9am Buffs Hall, Mossman

MOSSMAN & DISTRICT RIFLE CLUB

Target Rifle Shooting Afternoon

FOUR MILE BEACH SOCIAL SWIM

A weekly social Ocean Swim around the buoys in front of the patrol hut, which makes about a 500m course. Meet in front of the patrol hut on Four Mile Beach at 9am. Please note this is a social swim without any organised water safety and you swim at your own risk. For safety reasons we swim in front of the patrol hut during lifeguard hours.


SUNDAY 22 August 2021


ENTERTAINMENT

OAKS RESORT PORT DOUGLAS

Locals Sunday Session by the Pool 12-5pm : House DJ, live music, food and drink specials

CROSSROADS CAFE

Sunday Sesh / 11am-4pm, live piano with Nikolaos, draught beer, wine, coffee, cake, cheese platters and lunch served.

TURTLE ROCK CAFE

Safari Sundays are back! Live tunes and great food and drink specials.

BARRIER REEF TAVERN

Shannon Hunter live from 3pm and Weekly Pool Competition from 2pm

PLANTATION RESORT

Sunday Session by the Pool with live tunes by Kiki from 4pm

BARBADOS

Sunday Seafood Session

Seafood Specials from 3-5pm

Live Music from 4-6pm

THE TIN SHED

Live music from 1.30-4.30pm and Members Draw from 4-5pm

COURTHOUSE HOTEL

Live music by Yahdoh from 12-3pm

ORIN AYA FESTIVAL

Homerule Rainforest Camping and Lodge

ELLIS BEACH BAR & GRILL

$1 Oysters & Live Music from 1-4pm

MOSSMAN HOSPITAL FRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATION

21 Meat Trays


MARKETS

PORT DOUGLAS 8am-1.30pm

PALM COVE from 8am


WINE & DINE

KAI BISTRO

An exclusive 5-course long lunch with paired wines-see details below.

PALMER SEA REEF GOLF CLUB

Sunday Roast from 11.30am-2.30pm


SPORTS

PORT DOUGLAS TENNIS CLUB

Adults Social Tennis Day from 2pm

Competition 2-4pm
Social tennis from 4pm
Please bring a share plate for afternoon tea
Members $5 Non Members $10


HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH HAPPINESS & HARMONY EXPO

Merrilands Hall, Atherton from 9am-3pm


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