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

Rejoice in the near perfect tropical weather we're expecting this weekend, with max temperatures of 31C and a light breeze on Saturday and Sunday.

There are some cool events planned around the region this weekend including the Cairns on a Fork at the Cruise Liner Terminal, the monthly markets at Tanks and Apex Milk Bar has some relaxing acoustic tunes as part of its new Sunday opening offering.

Of course, don't forget to grab one of the creative cocktails at Gin Social to complete your weekend.

But whatever your plans are, have a great tropical weekend!

Saturday 25 November

1. Cairns On A Fork - Fork Ahoy at the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal: Info

2. Christmas Lawn Bowls and BBQ at West Cairns Bowls Club: Info

3. 5 Bands For $5 at Cape York Hotel: Info

4. FNQ Beat Down 19 (boxing) at Edmonton PCYC: Info

5. Royal Opera House - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland at Event Cinemas Cairns: Info

6. Santa Paws - at Petstock Cairns: Info

7. Queensland Election poll day: Info

8. Nuclear Dodgeball Parent's Night Out at Fusion, Fight and Fitness: Info

9. Botanic Gardens Basketry at Cairns Botanic Gardens visitor centre: Info

10. 2017 in2dance Spectacular at Atherton State High School: Info

Sunday 26 November

11. Sunday specials and live acoustic music at Apex Milk Bar: Info

12. Monthly Markets at Tanks Arts Centre: Info

13. Family Fun Day at Smithfield Events Cinema: Info

14. Mt Sheridan Plaza Christmas Market: Info

15. Cairns Marina Clean Up at Marlin Marina: Info

16. Junior Triathlon at Tobruk Memorial Pool: Info

17. Sausage Sizzle for MolliesMission.com at Officeworks Cairns: Info

18. Sunday sundowner cocktails at Gin Social: 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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