Looking for something to do this weekend, we’ve got you covered

From Mexican birthday fiestas to a body and soul expo, there’s definitely a little something for everyone happening this weekend. S

PARTY TIME: The Met Hotel is celebrating their first birthday this Saturday with a Mexican fiesta themed bash complete with margaritas and tacos. Owners Jasmine and Kosta Theodosis said they are keen to celebrate their first year of The Met Hotel among fiends, family and their wonderful customers. Picture: Nev Madsen

1. Get jazzy at the Powerhouse

The Powerhouse will be the perfect place to get your groove on this Saturday, March 6, as the Cool Nights Big Band and The Magnificence swing by.

There’ll be something for everyone, from traditional jazz and New Orleans originals from The Magnificence, to pop, rock, Latin and everything in between from Cool Nights.

2. Brush up on your French

The popular cafe Bla Bla is back this Saturday at Kingfisher’s Cafe at The Springs Garden World on Springs St from 10-11.30am.

The Alliance Française de Toowoomba monthly French conversation cafe is the perfect opportunity for those wanting to brush up on their French, with all levels welcome to attend and converse with native French speakers.

Cost is $7 for member and $10 for non-members.

Clintonvale residents Lauren, Tom, Amy, Bernie and Merrill Ryan at Glengallan Homestead and Heritage Centre Markets.

3. Peruse the Glengallan markets

The Glengallan Seasonal Markets are taking place this Sunday, March 7 from 8am-1pm.

Held on the magnificent grounds of the historic Glengallan Homestead, the markets will be buzzing this Sunday, especially now as there are some sunflower crops blooming in the area only moments from Glengallan and also at Loch Lomond.

4. Hit up the Body and Soul Expo
The Makers Market are hosting the Body and Soul Expo this Sunday from 9am-2pm.
They have a fantastic line up of vendors, readers, healers and food vans including The Nest Yoga, Herbal Tea and Tonics, The Sandalwood Connection, Aloha Massage and Abundant Organic Life.

Jasmine and Kosta Theodosis are keen to celebrate their first year owning The Met Hotel with a Mexican feast. Picture: Nev Madsen

5. First birthday fiesta at the Met

Come and join in all the first birthday fun at the Met Hotel as they celebrate one unforgettable year of ups, downs, closures and happy reopenings.
The first birthday fiesta kicks off at 6pm on Saturday March 6, with food and drinks specials including margaritas and three delicious types of tacos running all night long.
Get in early to see local legend Benny Nelson take to the stage from 6pm, followed by DJ-Drummer duo Kings of Cali from 9pm.

6. Meet the artist

Join local and emerging artist Kerrie Thorne at Rosalie Gallery in Goombungee as she hosts her own ‘Meet the Artist’ day.

Kerrie will be in attendance from 10.30am-3.30pm.
Come along for an opportunity to meet the artist and learn more about her emerging artistic practice and work.

Kerrie’s exhibition ‘Finding My Way’ will be on display at the Rosalie Gallery until March 27.

At the 2020 Toowoomba MS Swimathon at the Highfields Fitness and Recreation Centre, (from left) Michelle Galloway, Landon Matthews and Lachlan Matthews.

7. Toowoomba MS Swimathon

The Toowoomba MS Swimathon is back this Saturday from 6am-6pm at the Oakey Aquatic Centre.

Get ready to dive in and make a splash to fight multiple sclerosis by taking on the challenge of a 12-hour team swimming relay and help raise vital funds for the almost 4,000 Queenslanders living with MS.

People of all abilities can join in and take part and you can swim any style or distance that suits you, it is all about participation!

Registrations are available online via the MS Swimathon website.

8. Royal Bull’s Head Inn Open Day

Explore Toowoomba’s oldest Inn and experience life as a traveller in the 1840s at the Bull’s Head Inn this Sunday from 10am-4pm.

Enjoy home made scones and jam on the veranda in the warmer months or bring your own picnic and rug and spend time in the garden.

Entry is $7 for adults, $5 for children and concession card holders or $20 for a family of two adults and two children.

9. Disco Bingo at St Pats

Celebrate 50 years of Bingo at St Pat's and join in the fun with Triple M’s Lee Faulkner this Saturday night at Disco Bingo.
It’s bingo like you have never seen it before, with a sing along to all the old favourites it’s bound to be a great night out.
Tickets are $50 per person and must be purchased at St Pat’s before the event.

Singers Amber Lawrence and Catherine Britt.

10. Catherine Britt at the Highfields’s Tavern

The Love and Lies Tour reunites two of Australia’s award-winning and leading female country Artists, Amber Lawrence and Catherine Britt in one amazing show at the Highfields Tavern this Sunday from 1.30pm.

Tickets are $35 and available via Oztix.