FROM DOT DASH EVENTS
With EKKA around the corner, the festival spirit comes alive in August!
The Ekka is not the only show in town this month. Avoid large crowds and choose local events instead – the Bayside is buzzing with a variety of fun activities for everyone.
WHAT’S ON THIS AUGUST
Community
- 2nd Brisbane to Hamilton Island Yacht Race, 15th Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race: Friday 6 August | Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron | 07 3396 8666 | rqys.com.au
- Movies in the Park: Saturday 7th August, 6-8pm | Movie: Cool Runnings | Free to attend, family friendly | Little Bayside Park, Manly | 07 3348 3524 | manlyharbourvillage.com.au
- Manly Creative Markets: Every Sunday, 8am – 2pm | Little Bayside Park, Manly | Free to attend, family friendly | 07 3348 3524 | manlyharbourvillage.com.au
- Jan Powers Farmers Markets: Saturday 7th and 21st August, 6am – 12pm | Little Bayside Park, Manly | Free to attend, family friendly | 07 3348 3524 | manlyharbourvillage.com.au
- Workshop Hub: Weekly creative workshops | Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron | Bookings essential | 0487 224 021 | workshophub.com.au
- Mini EKKA & Shire Clerk’s Cottage Market: Saturday 14th August 8am – 1pm | 241 Tingal Rd Wynnum | Family friendly | 0402 202 546 | wblc.com.au
BUSINESS
- Free HR Workshop: Employsure | Thursday 5th August 8:30am – 10:30am| Wynnum Golf Club | Free, bookings essential |1300 652 415 | eventbrite.com.au
- Overcome Daily Overwhelm – How to Easily do 30 Social Media Posts: BWIB | Friday 13th August 12pm – 2pm | Wynnum Manly Leagues Club | $43.29 per person, bookings essential | [email protected] | eventbrite.com.au
ARTS & CULTURE
- Quandamooka Festival: 26 – 29 August | North Stradbroke Island | 07 3415 2816 | quandamookafestival.com.au
ACTIVE
- Be Active & Healthy: FREE Zumba and Line dancing classes | Thursdays, Wynnum Community Centre | 07 3403 8888 | eventbrite.com.au
- • Walk & Talk: Every Sunday, 4 – 5pm | Bayside Park | Free to attend
SOCIAL
- Mumm Wine Tasting Masterclass: Thursday 5th August | Manly Hotel | $59 per person, bookings essential |07 3249 5999 | manlyhotel.com/special-events/
- Blue Bottle: Manly Harbour Village | Karaoke Thursdays 7pm – 11pm | Live music Friday-Sunday | 07 3161 3764 | bluebottlemanly.com.au
- Manly Hotel: Manly Harbour Village | Karaoke Thursdays 7pm – 11pm | Live music Friday-Sunday | 07 3249 5999 | manlyhotel.com
- Sunday Sounds: Tide on the Jetty | Every Sunday 3pm – 6pm | 07 3396 8962 | tideonthejetty.com.au
- Social Sailing: Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron | WAG Every Wednesday from 12pm | Thurs & Fri 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm; Sat 9.30am – 11.30 am | Ladies Sailing Saturdays 1pm – 3pm | 07 3396 8666 | rqys.com.au
- Soul Nights: A night of tapas, live music, fashion and fun | The Fat Duck | Tuesday 10 August from 6pm |$49 per person, bookings essential | 07 3396 2765 | eventbrite.com.au
- Great Gatsby Awards Night: Saturday 7th August 2021 | Club Manly | From $39 per person, bookings essential | 0428 419 157 | eventbrite.com.au
Dot Dash Events in a Bayside-based events and marketing consultancy helping businesses increase engagement via community events. Have an upcoming event you would like to feature? Email [email protected]
