MUSIC
5 Sawyers Thursday, Off The Record ft. DJ Tone & DJ Mathmatics. Friday, DJ Justeez. Saturday, Jethro Thorpe. Sunday, Howard Shearman Duo.
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48 Watt Street Friday, Keith Harkin (IRE). Saturday, Prestige Inc.
Anchorage Port Stephens Sunday, Georgie James.
Anna Bay Tavern Saturday, Pat Vs Cat. Sunday, David McCredie.
Argenton Hotel Friday, Shaka. Saturday, Sundays Record. Sunday, DLove.
Australia Hotel Cessnock Saturday, The V Dubs.
Bar Petite Friday, Matt McLaren. Saturday, Danny & Jake.
Battlesticks Bar Friday, Ryan Daley. Saturday, Casey Bellamy. Sunday, Tim Rossington.
Bay Hotel Bonnells Bay Sunday, Tailgate Drive.
Beach Hotel Friday, Connect Five. Saturday, Misbehave.
Bellbird Hotel Friday, Access All 80s.
Belmont 16s Friday, The Eagles Show – The Heart of the Matter, RnR Revival, Kylie Jane. Saturday, The Snape Trilogy, Ryan Daley. Sunday, The Blue Water Cowboys.
Belmont Hotel Friday, Viagro.
Belmore Hotel Saturday, The After Party.
Beresfield Bowling Club Friday, Ash Mountain.
Blueys Nelson Bay Saturday, David McCredie. Sunday, Scully.
The Bradford Friday, Kristo and King. Saturday, Crawfish Stew Band. Sunday, Brad Houldsworth.
Bulahdelah Bowling Club Friday, Under Scrutiny.
Burwood Inn Friday, Matt Semmens. Saturday, Bucko.
Cambridge Hotel Friday, The Pinheads. Saturday, Luboku.
Cardiff RSL Club Friday, Rox Pianoman.
Catho Pub Saturday, Brendan Watson. Sunday, Crawfish Stew Band.
Caves Beachside Hotel Friday, Felix Quinn Band.
Central Leagues Club Friday, Adrianna Mac Duo. Saturday, Joel Oakhill.
Cessnock Leagues Club Friday, Bobby C. Saturday, Paparazzi.
Clare Castle Hotel Sunday, Cruz.
Clarendon Hotel Friday, Max Jackson.
Club Kotara Saturday, The 3.
Club Lemon Tree Friday, The DuoTones. Saturday, Mustang.
Club Maitland City Friday, Kaylah Anne.
Colliery Inn Sunday, Jake Davey.
Commercial Hotel Boolaroo Friday, Dan Newberry.
Commercial Hotel Morpeth Friday, Andrew G. Saturday, Zac and Ben.
Crown & Anchor Hotel Saturday, Anyerin, DJ Timmy Coffey.
Customs House Sunday, Matt McLaren.
Cypress Lakes Saturday, Emily Smith.
D'Albora Marina Sunday, Max Jackson.
Denman Hotel Friday, Darren Rolling Keys.
Duke Of Wellington Friday, Matt Scullion. Saturday, Dean Krywood Duo.
The Dungeon Saturday, dave, Bin Juice, Milky Thred, Bonza.
East Cessnock Bowling Club Thursday, Snowy Robson. Saturday, Dave Alone.
East Maitland Bowling Club Friday, Jumpin Jukebox.
Edgeworth Bowling Club Friday, Gen-R-8. Sunday, Boney Rivers.
Edgeworth Tavern Friday, Rag N Bone. Saturday, Glamstars.
Exchange Hotel Saturday, Fabba.
Family Hotel Maitland Friday, Pat Vs Cat. Saturday, The Way.
Finnegans Friday, Lets B Frank. Saturday, Teddy Cream.
Flying Tiger Friday, Ben Travis.
Gallipoli Legion Club Sunday, The Rattle.
Gateshead Tavern Friday, Brazillian Brothers Duo. Sunday, Sundays Record Duo.
George Tavern Friday, Beau Hatch. Saturday, Spank The Monkey.
Grain Store Sunday, J.J King.
Grand Hotel Tuesday, Two Horns Two Rhythm.
Grand Junction Hotel Sunday, The Soul Movers, Claire Anne Taylor.
Great Northern Hotel Newcastle Friday, Daniel Arvidson. Saturday, Frick-n-Orson.
Gunyah Hotel Saturday, Rubber Bullet. Sunday, Felix Quinn Band.
Hamilton Station Hotel Thursday, Yev Kassem, Cormac Grant, James Reynold. Sunday, Edda Srey, Singlet, Huckleberry.
Harrigan’s Pokolbin Friday, Overload. Saturday, Boney Rivers, State FX. Sunday, Zane Penn.
Hawks Nest Golf Club Thursday, Let The Mango.
Hexham Bowling Club Saturday, The Blue Water Cowboys. Sunday, Allan Caswell.
Honeysuckle Hotel Friday, Tre Soul. Saturday, Uptown. Sunday, Bobby C.
Horse & Jockey Hotel Singleton Friday, Jacinta.
Hotel Cessnock Friday, Bob Allan.
Imperial Hotel Maitland Friday, Brent Murphy. Saturday, Troy Kemp.
Imperial Hotel Singleton Saturday, Outlaw Avenue.
Jewells Tavern Friday, Raise Your Glass - PINK Tribute v Lady GaGa Show. Saturday, Loko.
Kent Hotel Friday, The V Dubs.
King Street Hotel Friday, Spenda C. Saturday, Ember & A-Tonez.
Kurri Kurri Bowling Club Saturday, Mick Jones.
Lake Macquarie Tavern Friday, Anyerin.
Lake Macquarie Yacht Club Friday, Howard Shearman. Sunday, Joshua Drinkwater.
Lambton Park Hotel Friday, TK Stylez. Sunday, Truman Smith.
Lass O’Gowrie Friday, Scabz, Josh Shipton, The Blue Eyed Ravens, New Boon, Boudicca. Saturday, Marlena Dali, Matt Grant, Foxxe Faux, Rachel Maria Cox.
Lizotte’s Thursday, Irish Mythen (CAN). Friday, Unlocking The Doors. Saturday, Bloom Sings The Linda Ronstadt Songbook. Sunday, Brian Cadd & Russell Morris.
Lochinvar Hotel Saturday, Chris Unicomb.
Lucky Hotel Friday, The Gleesons. Saturday, Marissa. Sunday, Sunday Republic.
Mark Hotel Friday, Kelly Hope.
Mary Ellen Hotel Friday, Tailgate Drive. Saturday, Overload.
Maryland Tavern Saturday, Kazzie Duo.
Mattara Hotel Saturday, Daniel Arvidson.
Mavericks On The Bay Friday, Kristy James. Saturday, Jackson Halliday. Sunday, Brien McVernon.
Mavericks On Darby Friday, Jordan Fleming.
Mayfield Ex-Services Saturday, Club Esky.
Mezz Bar at Wallsend Diggers Friday, Boys Light Up Australian Crawl Tribute & Totally Aussie 80’s Show, DJ Smashup. Saturday, Shivoo, DJ Extraordinate. Sunday, Jayde Corner.
Morisset Country Club Sunday, Bernie.
Murray’s Brewery Saturday, Amy Fredes. Sunday, Tom Blake.
Nag’s Head Hotel Friday, Reg Sinclair. Saturday, Joel Procter.
Nelson Bay Bowling Club Friday, Ron Knight.
Nelson Bay Diggers Friday, 2GoodReasons. Saturday, The Eagles Show - The Heart of the Matter, Cruzers. Sunday, Anyerin.
Nelson Bay Golf Club Saturday, Jake Folbigg.
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club Sunday, Megan Core.
Newcastle Hotel Thursday, The Getaway Plan, Dream On Dreamer, Ocean Sleeper. Friday, Total Giovanni. Saturday, Maximum Send, Technohaus, No Frills Soundsystem.
Northern Star Hotel Friday, Holly Mae. Saturday, Jayde Corners. Saturday, Greg McKew.
Paxton Bowling Club Saturday, The Andy Show.
Pippis At The Point Friday, Karen O’Shea, Kaylens Rain. Sunday, Mick Jones.
Plough Inn Friday, Louis Burt.
Potters Brewery Friday, Pete McCredie.
Quill & Compass Friday, Loui Abell.
Queens Wharf Hotel Friday, The Levymen. Saturday, Felix Quinn Band. Sunday, Loko, Wharf Life.
Royal Federal Hotel Branxton Friday, Whiskey Business. Saturday, Pocket Aces.
Royal Hotel Singleton Sunday, Junior and Luana.
Royal Motor Yacht Club Toronto Saturday, Russell Hull. Sunday, Tim Usher.
Rutherford Hotel Saturday, Angie.
Seabreeze Hotel Friday, Overload. Saturday, The Core. Sunday, TK Vibes.
Shaft Tavern Friday, Jayde Corner.
Shoal Bay Country Club Friday, Boo Seeka, Mick Jones. Saturday, Aaron Hood Duo. Sunday, Ryan Daley, Casey Bellamy.
Shortland Hotel Friday, Jesse Vee. Saturday, Jason Paris.
Soldiers Point Bowling Club Friday, Bernie Ayrton. Saturday, Solid Gold Party Night.
Stag and Hunter Hotel Thursday, Merewether Fats Blues Jam. Friday, Karen Lee Andrews. Saturday, Gwyn Ashton. Sunday, Dan Brodie with Marty Burke.
Star Hotel Friday, Keys on King - Marissa & Jacob. Saturday, Evergreen. Sunday, Jacob Neale Jazz.
Stockton Bowling Club Friday, Sound Of Sunday. Sunday, Amigos.
Stockton RSL Club Saturday, Paul Greene.
Swansea Hotel Friday, Chris Saxby. Saturday, The Duo Tones. Sunday, Overload.
Swansea RSL Club Saturday, Hummdinger. Sunday, Stu Morrison.
Swansea Workers Club Saturday, Craig Thommo. Sunday, Gareth Jay.
Sydney Junction Hotel Saturday, Jump.
Tea Gardens Hotel Saturday, Marriah.
Tilligerry RSL Friday, Sass and The Boss. Saturday, Bernie.
Toronto Workers Saturday, Triple Zero.
Town Hall Hotel Saturday, Kevin O’Hara.
Victoria Hotel Hinton Saturday, Jessica Cain. Sunday, Adam Scriven.
Vincent St Kitchen & Bar Cessnock Friday, Junior and Luana. Saturday, Rebecca Johnson Band. Sunday, Sarah Christine.
Wangi Hotel Saturday, Matt McLaren. Sunday, Brendan Watson.
Warners At The Bay Friday, Jim Overend. Saturday, Shaka.
Warners Bay Hotel Saturday, Gen-X.
Wests Cardiff Saturday, Love That Hat.
Wests New Lambton Thursday, Angamus. Saturday, Gen-R-8. Tuesday, Angamus.
Wests NEX Saturday, The Rumour Trio.
Wickham Park Hotel Friday, Witchlock and the Blues Wizard. Saturday, The Soul Movers, Sunhill Drivers. Sunday, Ron Knight & The Daze Band, Mark Wells.
Windale Gateshead Bowling Club Friday, Romney Watts.
Windsor Castle Hotel Saturday, Bobby C.
MOVIES
A Star Is Born (M) A musician helps a young singer find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral. (Regal)
Aquaman (M) When Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) learns that he is the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, he must step forward to lead his people.
Ben Is Back (M) Ben Burns returns home to his unsuspecting family one fateful Christmas Eve. Ben’s wary mother Holly Burns welcomes her beloved son’s return, but soon learns he is still very much in harm’s way.
Bohemian Rhapsody (M) A celebration of Queen, their music and their lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes to become one of the world’s best entertainers. (Lake Cinema, Regal)
Bumblebee (PG) On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town.
Cold Pursuit (MA 15+) Kehoe is a glitzy ski resort in the Rocky Mountains. The local police aren’t used to much action until the son of unassuming town snowplough driver, Nels Coxman (Liam Neeson), is murdered at the order of Viking (Tom Bateman), a flamboyant drug lord. Fueled by rage and armed with heavy machinery, Nels sets out to dismantle the cartel one man at a time.
Dragon Ball Super: Broly (PG) The destinies of three legendary Saiyans collide in the greatest showdown of all time.
Escape Room (M) A psychological thriller about six strangers who find themselves in circumstances beyond their control and must use their wits to find the clues or die.
Extreme Job (CTC) A team of narcotics detectives goes undercover in a fried chicken joint to stake out an organised crime gang. But things take an unexpected turn when the detectives' chicken recipe suddenly transforms the rundown restaurant into the hottest eatery in town.
Glass (M) Following the conclusion of Split, Glass finds Dunn pursuing Crumb’s superhuman figure of The Beast in a series of escalating encounters, while the shadowy presence of Price emerges as an orchestrator who holds secrets critical to both men.
Green Book (M) The story of a working-class Italian-American bouncer who takes on a job as a chauffeur for a highly-educated African-American classical pianist. The mismatched pair embark on a two-month tour of concert venues in the racially-charged south.
How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (G) The arrival of a female Night Fury turns Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) and his dragon Toothless's lives upside in the third entry in the franchise.
Instant Family (PG) When Pete and Ellie decide to start a family, they stumble into the world of foster care adoption. They hope to take in one small child but when they meet three siblings, including a rebellious 15 year old girl, they find themselves speeding from zero to three kids overnight.
It’s The Law (M) In a Sicilian town signed by countless problems provoked by a rampant dishonesty, the inhabitants elect a major which promises order and legality. But the truth is that the town is corrupted and dishonest beyond redemption. (Regal)
Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (PG) The citizens of Bricksburg face a dangerous new threat (preview screening Saturday and Sunday).
Mary Poppins Returns (G) In depression-era London, a now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, along with Michael's three children, are visited by the enigmatic Mary Poppins are a personal loss.
Mary Queen Of Scots (MA) Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I.
On The Basis of Sex (M) The story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her struggles for equal rights, and what she had to overcome in order to become a US Supreme Court Justice.
Ralph Breaks The Internet (PG) Video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope travel to the internet in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope’s video game, Sugar Rush.
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (PG) Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind.
Storm Boy (M) Kingley recounts to his grand-daughter the story of how, as a boy, he rescued and raised an extraordinary orphaned pelican, Mr Percival. Their remarkable adventures and very special bond has a profound effect on all their lives.
The Children Act (M) In the midst of a marital crisis, a High Court judge must decide if she should order a life-saving blood transfusion for a teen with cancer despite his family’s refusal to accept medical treatment for religious reasons. (Lake Cinema)
The Gandhi Murder (MA) A conspiracy theory period film based on true events, that led to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.
The Kid Who Would Be King (PG) Alex (Louis Ashbourne Serkis) thinks he’s just another nobody, until he stumbles upon the mythical Sword in the Stone, Excalibur.
The Old Man & The Gun (M) The true story of Forrest Tucker, from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists. (Lake Cinema)
The Mule (MA) A 90-year-old horticulturist and WWII veteran is caught transporting $3 million worth of cocaine through Michigan for a Mexican drug cartel.
Vice (M) George W. Bush wins the 2000 election, but it’s Cheney (Bale) who quietly takes charge, wielding his newfound power as vice president to reshape the country and the world – with lasting consequences.
THEATRE
Hot Mikado Bright reworking, set in the 1940s, of the amusing classic Gilbert and Sullivan operetta about a ruler’s son seeking a wife. Lindsay Street Players and Young People’s Theatre, at Young People’s Theatre, Hamilton. Friday and Saturday at 7pm from February 8 to 23, plus 2pm Saturday matinees on February 16 and 23, and a 2pm Sunday matinee on February 17. 4961 4895.
The Maestro & The Diva Cessnock-raised opera conductor and pianist Brian Castles-Onion and his wife, musical theatre star Geraldine Turner, look brightly through story and song at their careers. Issie and Mog, at Cessnock Performing Arts Centre. Foyer refreshments from 7.15pm, show at 8pm. 4993 4266.
Showstoppers – Standing Ovation A lively mix of Broadway and London West End musical show numbers. Maitland Musical Society. Club Maitland City, Rutherford, Saturday at 7.30pm, and Sunday, at 2pm. East Cessnock Bowling Club, Saturday, February 16, at 7.30pm, and Sunday, February 17, at 2pm. Hawks Nest Community Centre, Saturday, February 23, at 7.30pm, and Sunday, February 24, at 1.30pm. 0434 799 343.
Star Wars Burlesque – The Empire Strips Back Amusing send-up, with some nudity, of the Star Wars stories and characters. Russall Beattie, at the Civic Theatre, Newcastle. Saturday, at 8pm. 4929 1977.
Strictly Murder A man with many secrets increasingly faces demands from his female partner and officials who are investigating him; drama by Brian Clemens. Maitland Repertory Theatre, at its theatre. Friday and Saturday at 8pm until February 23, and 2pm Sunday matinees on February 17 and 24. 4931 2800.
The Sum of Us A widowed man and his gay son continue to share a home, with both men struggling with their search for love; warm-hearted comedy by David Stevens. Bare Productions, at the Royal Exchange, Newcastle. Nightly from Thursday to Saturday, at 7.30pm (final shows). www.trybooking.com.
V-Day 2019: A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant And A Prayer Men and women speaking out against violence, in support of Got Your Back Sista, a Hunter organisation that helps victims of domestic violence. WEA Hunter Academy of Creative Arts, at the WEA Creative Arts Space (CAS Theatre), Hamilton. Wednesday, February 13, with supper from 5.30pm and the show at 6.30pm. trybooking,com.
