Gig Guide: Music, movies and theatre listings for March 3 to 9

Anna Bay Tavern Saturday, Duplexity. Sunday, Mick Jones.

Argenton Hotel Friday, Karaoke.

Argyle House Friday, Will Sparks. Saturday, Hayden James. Wednesday, Boombox Cartel.

Australia Hotel Cessnock Saturday, The Way.

Bar 121 Thursday, Jam night. Friday, Marissa Lee. Saturday, The Years.

Bar On The Hill - University Of Newcastle Thursday, Allday.

Bar Petite Friday, Matt Purcell. Saturday, Junior & Luana. Sunday, Kylie Jane.

Bay Hotel Friday, DJs. Saturday, Kristen Lane Duo. Sunday, Katrina Burgoyne.

Beach Hotel Thursday, Gareth Jay. Friday, Voodoo Express. Sunday, The Cassettes.

Beachcomber Hotel Saturday, Outerphase. Sunday, Alex Toole.

Bellbird Workers Club Saturday, The Klassics.

Belmont 16 Footers Friday, Jake Rattle & Roll, Holly Wilson. Saturday, The Big Bang Quartet, Kellie Cain. Sunday, Rich & Famous. Wednesday, Davidia, Milton Ward.

Belmore Hotel Maitland Saturday, Formula.

Belmore Hotel Scone Saturday, Schmoo.

Beresfield Bowling Club Friday, Alias. Saturday, Cruisers.

Bimbadgen Winery Saturday, A Day On The Green feat. Hoodoo Gurus, Violent Femmes, Sunnyboys, Died Pretty, Ratcat.

Blackbutt Hotel Friday, Daxton Monaghan. Saturday, Angel Gear.

The Bradford Thursday, Allison Forbes. Friday, Viagro. Saturday, Shivoo. Sunday, Acoustic Mayhem.

Cambridge Hotel Friday, Audie.

Cardiff RSL Club Friday, Kristen Lane Duo. Saturday, Uptown.

Carrington Bowling Club Friday, Karaoke Klubhouse.

Carrington Place Thursday, The Frenchman Street New Orleans Jazz Band. Saturday, The Royal Key.

Catho Pub Sunday, David J Bull. Sunday, Four To The Floor.

Central Charlestown Leagues Club Friday, Daniel Arvidson. Saturday, Anyerin Drury.

Central Hotel Stroud Saturday,Darren Rolling Keys.

Cessnock Rugby League Supporters Club Saturday, The Levymen.

Charlestown Bowling Club Thursday, The Rattle. Friday, Daley Holliday. Saturday, Dr. Love.

Clarendon Hotel Friday, Jerome. Saturday, Pistol Pete.

Club Azzurri Sunday, Latinova.

Club Lemon Tree Friday, Infusion. Saturday, Kevin O'Hara.

Colliery Inn Friday, Karaoke. Saturday, Pete Sneddon.

Commercial Hotel Morpeth Friday, James Osborn. Saturday, The Royals.

Country Club Hotel Shoal Bay Friday, Darren Rolling Keys Duo. Saturday, Kim, Tres Hombres. Sunday, Frets With Benefits.

Criterion Hotel Carrington Friday, Zane Penn. Sunday, Ben Travis.

Criterion Hotel Singleton Saturday, Defaced.

Criterion Hotel Weston Saturday, The Zillers.

Crown & Anchor Hotel Friday, Mike Horbacz. Saturday, Jackson Cassidy.

Customs House Hotel Friday, Arley Black. Saturday, Matteo Verde. Sunday, Bel Enks.

D’Albora Marina Nelson Bay Saturday, Chris Phillips. Sunday, Damien.

Delany Hotel Friday, Overload, Sean Andrews. Saturday, Alias.

Doyalson Wyee RSL Friday, Tiali.

Duke Of Wellington Friday, Loonatic Fringe. Saturday, Daniel Arvidson.

East Maitland Bowling Club Friday, Total 80's Recall. Saturday, Purple Rain. Sunday, John Hume.

Edgeworth Tavern Sunday, Emile.

Ellalong Hotel Saturday, Rock Oz.

Empire Hotel Kurri Kurri Friday, Trataka.

Exchange Hotel Friday, StateFX. Saturday, Hornet.

Foghorn Brewhouse Friday, Hot Cop. Saturday, The Alchemists. Sunday, Gleny Rae Virus and the Bluegrass Playboys.

Gallipoli Legion Club Friday, Karaoke. Saturday, Yes Commissioner, Pow Wow.

Gateshead Tavern Friday, Lennie and Carter. Sunday, Leeroy’s Duo.

George Tavern Greenhills Friday, TK. Saturday, The Remedy.

Great Northern Hotel Saturday, Aligned Vision feat. Hellquist, Fabio Leal.

Grain Store Saturday, Tim Rossington. Sunday, JJ King.

Grand Hotel Tuesday, Adam Miller Trio.

Grand Junction Hotel Friday, The Fumes. Saturday, Truckstop Honeymoon. Sunday, Blues Bombers.

Greta Workers Club Friday, Secret Society.

Gunyah Hotel Friday, Purple Hearts. Saturday, GenX. Sunday, Matt McLaren.

Harrigan’s Pokolbin Saturday, Modern History.

Honeysuckle Hotel Thursday, Holly Wilson. Friday, Gareth Hudson Trio. Saturday, StateFX. Sunday, Aqwa, Crocq Duo.

Hotel Jesmond Friday, Phonic Duo. Saturday, Overload Duo. Sunday, Michael Mills.

Iron Horse Inn Saturday, The Jungle Kings.

Imperial Hotel Singleton Friday, GenX.

Jewells Tavern Friday, Misbehave. Saturday, Pete Gelzinnis. Sunday, Jackson Halliday.

The Junction Hotel Friday, Tre Soul. Saturday, Rogue Lane. Sunday, Sunday Republic.

Junction Inn Raymond Terrace Sunday, TK.

Kent Hotel Friday, The Steves.

King Street Hotel Friday, Urby, Boogie. Saturday, Rave Radio, Yogi, Carson Dodd, DJ Lowblow, Dr Laverty, Fuel, Surian, Hayden Shepherd, Pureblonde. Sunday, Any Given Sunday.

Kotara Bowling Club Friday, Karaoke. Saturday, Zane Penn Duo.

Kurri Hotel Saturday, Siren.

Kurri Kurri Bowling Club Friday, John Jay.

Lake Macquarie Tavern Friday, Anyerin Drury.

Lake Macquarie Yacht Club Friday, Maryanne Rex.

Lakeside Village Tavern Saturday, The V Dubs.

Lass O’Gowrie Thursday, Southern End, Split Feed, In Motion. Friday, PALS, Wavevom, Joab Eastley. Saturday, Le Pie, Chicanery, The Sufferjets. Wednesday, Arcades & Lions, Chase City, Alex Martin.

Lizotte’s Newcastle Thursday, A Way Back To Then - Rachelle Schmidt Adnum and Dan Wilson In Concert. Friday, A Way Back To Then - Rachelle Schmidt Adnum and Dan Wilson In Concert. Sunday, Colin Hay. Wednesday, Mia Dyson, Alex Bowen.

Maitland City Bowling Club Friday, Gibbo & Co.

Mark Hotel Friday, The Remedy. Saturday, Loko. Sunday, Milestones.

Mary Ellen Friday, Sundays Record Duo. Saturday, 4 Letter Word. Sunday, Zane Penn.

Mattara Hotel Friday, Jessica Cain.

Mavericks On The Bay Friday, Kylie Jane. Saturday, Bobby C. Sunday, Howard Shearman.

Merewether Surfhouse Sunday, Jerome.

Moonshadow Cruises, Nelson Bay Friday, Kim.

Murray’s Brewery Sunday, Aaron Hood.

Nag’s Head Hotel Saturday, Twinsanity. Wednesday, Jam session.

Nelson Bay Diggers Friday, Soulplay. Saturday, Deuce. Sunday, Jake Folbigg.

Northern Star Hotel Friday, Thomas Blake. Saturday, Nicko.

Oaks Pacific Blue Resort Salamander Bay Sunday, Lauren Arms.

Olive Tree Market - Civic Park Saturday, India, Holly & Campbell, James Bennett, The Bean Project, Shanteya & Jo, Byren.

Oriental Hotel Thursday, Trivia.

Pippis At The Point Friday, Brooke Harvey, The New Cool. Saturday, Dream Catchers. Sunday, Mike Horbacz.

Potter’s Brewery Friday, Grace Parker.

The Pourhouse Maitland Saturday, Lennie Live.

Premier Hotel Saturday, James Paul. Sunday, Shivoo.

Prince Of Wales Friday, Lauren Arms. Saturday, Phonic Duo. Sunday, Mike Horbacz, DJ Surian.

Queens Wharf Hotel Friday, Surian. Saturday, Kylie Jane, Perry Carter. Sunday, Jerome, Matt Meler, AK Morris.

Racecourse Hotel Wallsend Friday, Chad Shuttleworth. Saturday, Michael Mills.

Railway Hotel Cessnock Saturday, Ben Woodham.

Rathmines Bowling Club Sunday, Mark Lee.

Royal Crown Hotel Dudley Saturday, Jake Folbigg. Sunday, Big On Tangents.

Royal Federal Hotel Friday, Live It Up Karaoke. Saturday, Counterpart.

Royal Hotel Denman Saturday, Full Throttle.

Royal Hotel Muswellbrook Friday, Graeme Mills.

Royal Hotel Singleton Sunday, Brazillian Brothers Duo.

Royal Inn Waratah Friday, Mardy Leith. Saturday, Mick Jones.

Royal Motor Yacht Club Toronto Friday, Kristy J. Sunday, Kelly Hope.

Salamander Shores Friday, Mick Jones.

Seabreeze Hotel Friday, Two Good Reasons. Saturday, Kadence.

Seven Seas Hotel Carrington Saturday, Wesley’s Edge.

Shaft Tavern Friday, Dr. Zoom Duo.

Shortland Hotel Friday, Jake Folbigg.

The Small Ballroom Thursday, Ecca Vandal. Saturday, Saskwatch, Cub Sport.

Soldiers Point Bowling Club Friday, Rob Wilson. Saturday, Back Beat.

Star Hotel Friday, Jim Overend. Saturday, The Sue & Mikey Show.

Swansea Hotel Saturday, Mardy Leith.

Swansea RSL Club Saturday, Gibbo and Co.

Sydney Junction Hotel Friday, Milk Run DJs. Saturday, Hummingbirds. Wednesday, Frat House DJs.

Tea Gardens Country Club Saturday, The Bad and The Ugly.

Tea Gardens Hotel Motel Friday, Kaylah Anne. Saturday, Karen O'Shea.

Teralba Bowling Club Friday, Dream Catchers. Saturday, Back Beat.

Tilligerry RSL Friday, Pat vs Cat. Saturday, Tiali.

Toronto Hotel Friday, Redline.

United Sports Club Adamstown Thursday, Pap & That.

Wangi District Workers Club Friday, Karen O’Shea. Sunday, Arley Black.

Wangi Hotel Friday, Damien. Sunday, Tiali.

Warners At The Bay Thursday, The Andy Show. Friday, Hornet. Saturday, Overtone.

Warners Bay Hotel Friday, 4 Letter Word, Able DJs. Saturday, Eye On You, Able DJs.

Westfield Kotara - The Rooftop Friday, Adrianna Mac Duo. Saturday, Jessica Cain. Sunday, Bobby C.

Wests Leagues Club New Lambton Piano Lounge: Thursday, Angamus. Tuesday, Angamus. Marble Bar: Friday, Snape Trilogy. Saturday, Talk of the Town. Starlight Room: Tuesday, Belinda Carlisle, Pseudo Echo.

Wickham Park Hotel Friday, Milestones. Saturday, Ball and Biscuit Band, Phase III. Sunday, Rachel Rachel, Floyd Vincent and The Temple Dogs.

Windsor Castle Hotel Saturday, Kaylah Anne.

13 Hours - The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (MA15+) An American Ambassador is killed during an attack at a U.S. compound in Libya as a security team struggles to make sense out of the chaos.

45 Years (M) As their 45th wedding anniversary approaches, a woman learns that her husband was once engaged to someone else.

Brooklyn (M) In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Ellis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.

Carol (M) Set in 1950s New York, a department-store clerk who dreams of a better life falls for an older, married woman.

Channo Kamli Yaar Di (M) Punjabi film directed by Pankaj Batra and starring Neeru Bajwa and Binnu Dhillon, the story follows the emotional journey of a very common Punjabi girl who goes to Canada to find her missing husband, Jeet. (Tower Cinemas).

Daddy's Home (PG) Daddy’s Home follows a mild-mannered radio executive (Ferrell) who strives to become the best stepdad to his wife’s two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling and freeloading real father (Wahlberg) arrives, forcing him to compete for the affection of the kids.

Deadpool (MA15+) Deadpool tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool.

Gods of Egypt (M) A common thief joins a mythical god on a quest through Egypt.

Goosebumps (PG) A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R.L. Stine after the writer's imaginary demons are set free on the town of Greendale, Maryland.

Grimsby (MA15+) A new assignment forces a top spy to team up with his football hooligan brother. Stars Sacha Baron Cohen, Isla Fisher, Penélope Cruz and Rebel Wilson. (Advance screenings at Kotara and Glendale)

Hail, Caesar! (PG)  In the Coen brothers’ latest big screen flick, a Hollywood fixer in the 1950's works to keep the studio's stars in line. Stars Channing Tatum, Scarlett Johansson, Tilda Swinton, Ralph Fiennes, Josh Brolin, Jonah Hill and George Clooney.

How To Be Single (M) New York City is full of lonely hearts seeking a match, and what Alice, Robin, Lucy, Meg, Tom and David all have in common is the need to learn how to be single in a world filled with ever-evolving definitions of love.

Queen A Night In Bohemia (CTC) Filmed live on Christmas Eve 1975 at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, and bringing to a climax the most eventful and exciting year so far in the band’s career, this ground-breaking concert was transmitted live on BBC Two’s Old Grey Whistle Test and captured the band firing on all cylinders as they performed breakthrough hits like Killer Queen, Liar, Keep Yourself Alive and Now I’m Here, as well as the now monumental classic Bohemian Rhapsody. (Kotara)

Ride Along 2 (M) As his wedding day approaches, Ben heads to Miami with his soon-to-be brother-in-law James to bring down a drug dealer.

Risen (M) Follows the epic Biblical story of the Resurrection, as told through the eyes of a non-believer.

Room (M) A modern-day story about the boundless love between mother and child; young Jack knows nothing of the world except for the single room in which he was born and raised.

Spotlight (M) The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the  Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.

Suffragette (M) In early 20th-century Britain, the growing suffragette movement forever changes the life of working wife and mother Maud Watts.

The Boy & The Beast (CTC) The latest feature film from award-winning Japanese director Mamoru Hosoda. (Avoca)

The Belier Family (M) In the Bélier family, everyone is deaf, except dutiful 16-year-old Paula. She acts as an indispensible interpreter for her parents and younger brother. (Avoca, Tower Cinemas)

The Commitments (M) A feel-good musical celebration made in 1991 about an Irish band whose goal is to bring 1960s soul music to working-class Dublin. (Regal)

The Danish Girl (M) Inspired by the true story of Danish artists Lili Elbe and her wife Gerda, this tender portrait of a marriage asks: what do you do when someone you love wants to change?

The Finest Hours (PG) In February of 1952, one of the worst storms to ever hit the East Coast struck New England, damaging an oil tanker off the coast of Cape Cod and literally ripping it in half. On a small lifeboat faced with frigid temperatures and 70-foot high waves, four members of the Coast Guard set out to rescue the more than 30 stranded sailors trapped aboard the rapidly-sinking vessel.

The Good Dinosaur (PG) After a traumatic event unsettles a lively Apatosaurus named Arlo, he sets out on a remarkable journey, gaining an unlikely companion along the way - a human boy.

The Lady in the Van (M) A man forms an unexpected bond with a transient woman living in her car that's parked in his driveway. Stars Maggie Smith, Dominic Cooper and James Corden.

The Lion King (G) Embark on an extraordinary coming-of-age adventure as Simba, a lion cub who cannot wait to be king, searches for his destiny in the great Circle of Life. From the stunningly beautiful opening sequence over African vistas, to the hilarious escapades of Hakuna Matata with Timon and Pumbaa, to the awe-inspiring moment when Simba takes his rightful place atop Pride Rock.

The Met Opera: Les Pecheurs De Perles (E) Bizet’s gorgeous opera of lust and longing set in the Far East returns to the Met stage for the first time in 100 years. Soprano Diana Damrau stars as Leïla, the beautiful Hindu priestess pursued by rival pearl divers competing for her hand. Her suitors are tenor Matthew Polenzani and baritone Mariusz Kwiecien, who sing the lilting duet Au fond du temple saint, which opera fans know and adore. (Tower Cinemas)

​The Revenant (M) A frontiersman on a fur trading expedition in the 1820's fights for survival after being mauled by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. Stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy.

Three Wise Cousins (PG) Adam is a 22 year old New Zealand born Samoan guy who falls in love with a girl called Mary. On a 'chance' encounter he learns that Mary only wants to go out with a 'real island guy' - not a plastic one. Adam seeks the advice and guidence of his two cousins to get rid of his 'plastic' ways and impress Mary, he'll have to travel to Samoa and have his cousins teach him how to be a real island guy. (Kotara)

Triple 9 (MA15+) A gang of criminals and corrupt cops plan the murder of a police officer in order to pull off their biggest heist yet across town. Stars Norman Reedus, Kate Winslet and Teresa Palmer.

Trumbo (M) The successful career of Hollywood screenwriter, Dalton Trumbo, comes to an end when he's blacklisted in the 1940s for being a Communist.

Zoolander 2 (M) In 2001 Derek Zoolander was the world’s top male supermodel. Fifteen years later, Derek, Hansel and Mugatu are back. Stars Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson.

A Way Back to Then Rachelle Schmidt Adnum and Dan Wilson draw on their experiences in taking a funny look in song and story at breaking life’s rules. Lizotte’s Newcastle, Lambton. Thursday and Friday, meals from 6pm, show at 7.30pm. 4956 2066.

The Addams Family Musical comedy that looks at members of the family from the popular TV series trying to keep secrets from each other. Gosford Musical Society, at Laycock Street Community Theatre, Gosford. Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm and 8pm, until March 19, plus  Sunday, March 13, at 2pm, and Thursday, March 17, at 8pm. 4323 3233.

Hello, Stranger Newcastle’s Paper Cut Collective talked to people about their meetings with strangers and put the experiences into this amusing and sometimes scary show. Audience joins bus at Civic Station at 7.30pm to go to an undisclosed Newcastle CBD venue. Friday and Saturday (final shows). www.papercutpresents.com.

Punk Rock Seven high-achieving students preparing for exams in a school library increasingly are involved in bullying and romance; comedy-drama by Simon Stephens. Stooged Theatre, at the Civic Playhouse. Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm and 8pm, then nightly from Wednesday until Saturday, March 12, at 8pm. 4929 1977.

Thunderbelly - The Musical Gangs and brothel keepers compete in the 1920s to be powerful in Sydney; tongue-in-cheek musical by Newcastle’s Maureen O’Brien based on real events. Maureen O’Brien Productions, at Merewether Uniting Church Hall. Friday and Saturday at 8pm, until March 19, plus Saturday matinees March 12 and 19 at 2.30pm; dinner option at Saturday evening shows. www.ticketebo.com.au/thunderbelly.

Maynardarama Comedian Maynard looks this month at the Spice Girls; which was the best? The Royal Exchange, Newcastle. Saturday, at 8pm. 4929 4969.

Death and the Maiden A woman tortured by a doctor while a political prisoner believes she recognises his voice when a stranger visits her husband; tense drama by Ariel Dorfman. Newcastle Theatre Company, at the NTC Theatre, Lambton. Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm, then Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm, until March 19, plus 2pm Saturday matinee March 12. 4952 4958.

Raise the Roof – The Young Champions of 2016 Young musical performers show their skills in a lively concert. Lake Macquarie Music Society, at Charlestown Uniting Church. Sunday, at 2pm. 4948 9898.

Evita Musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice looking at the colourful life of Eva Peron, the popular wife of an Argentine president. The National Theatre Company, at the Civic Theatre, Newcastle. Opens Wednesday and plays nightly to Saturday, March 12, at 8pm, plus 2pm Saturday matinee. 4929 1977.