Tropic Weekender: Your insider guide to the best events this weekend

With just over a week to go until Christmas, things are really winding down just as the weather is heating up.

We've got maximum temperatures of 33C across the weekend, with a medium chance of showers on both Saturday and Sunday.

Whatever your plans are, have a great tropical weekend!

'Twas the Night Before Christmas pantomime at Munro Martin Parklands.

Saturday 16th December

1. Babinda Christmas Wonderland Experience at Babinda RSL: Info

2. Myna Bird Trapping Workshops at Cairns Men's Shed: Info

3. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas pantomime at Munro Martin Parklands: Info

4. Brian Cassey photographic exhibition at Tanks Art Centre: Info

5. Fusing Sands exhibition at Tank 4, Tanks Arts Centre: Info

6. Free Movie Night at Gordonvale: Info

7. Grab a cocktail at Gin Social at the Hilton Cairns: Info

8. Free entry at Cairns Art Gallery: Info

9. World's Worst Restaurant by Cairns Dinner Theatre: Info

10. Light Painting Photography Workshop: Info

11. Mossman Markets: Info

12. Colorful Blac live at Elixir Tapas Bar: Info

Sunday 17th December

13. Twilight Movie & Christmas Fair at Fretwell Park: Info

14. Mission Beach Markets: Info

15. 20 year anniversary party for Community Foods: Info

16. About The Things That Pass art exhibition: Info

17. Sunday Sessions at Apex Milk Bar: Info

18. Cairns Tropic Jazz Sundays at the Cape York Hotel: Info

Christmas parties seem to be taking over everyone's calendars, lucky we've got a few more options to fill in all the blanks. Japanese comedian Takashi Wakasugi is sharing his take after five years in Aus. NorthSite is hosting an artist meetup, as well as a new exhibition launch. We have a couple workshops by The Posy Crew and Annee herself with a Vietnamese coffee masterclass at Nu Nu. Plus, there are a few end of year performances by local choir, dance and community groups.

There's now no denying what time of year it is, so to shimmy in all the festivities we have a bunch of Christmas events all weekend long. JUTE's young talent is on full display with help from Overall Arts, and we have comedy at the Tanks with The War on 2023 wrapping the year up in a messy little bow. Paramour Cabaret is back for one night only, James R. Thomas is hitting the stage at Elixir, and Rock'n'Roar4 Paws is in Mareeba this time to raise funds for the Mareeba Animal Refuge.

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