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SUNDAY SESSIONS AT MAC Grab a wine or beer, enjoy some local music and artmaking. Tickets $20, covers one wine or beer, with cheese, and all art materials, visit: mac.lakemac.com.au for more information.

CIVIC COMEDY CLUB 2.0 Presented by Civic Theatre Newcastle and Big Dog Comedy, we are sure this night of comedians, dinner and drinks will be welcomed by many on Friday Feb 19. So drop into Civic Bar Beats for a drink, enjoy dinner at the Digest and take a seat at the Civic for 90mins of laughs! Tickets: www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au

FRIDAY NIGHT FEAST The Station Newcastle continues with their re-vamped Friday night event – Friday Night Feast. You'll be able to taste the town and immerse yourself in the best local street eats 5pm–9pm on Feb 5+19, March 5+19 and April 9+23. Keep up to date through Facebook.

OLIVE TREE MARKETS ARE BACK! These much-loved markets are returning with 2 special events on both 13+20 February, as part of Newcastle's inaugural creative festival – the New Annual. Find them in Civic Park, 10am–4pm.

ROCK TRIVIA AT LIZOTTES Hosted by local legend Ty Penshorn, this interactive evening at Lizottes features live music performances, the best rock trivia as well as food and wine tasting questions – a spin on your usual trivia night! There will be loads of prizes to win, so grab a group of friends and family and book ahead for this night of fun on March 4. www.lizottes.com.au