Tropic Weekender: Your curated guide to the best events across the Cairns region this weekend

This weekend we're in for some rain with scattered showers and the chance of thunderstorms to hit Cairns. The weather will remain in the 30s however, sitting at maximum temperatures of 31C on both days.

Whatever you do, make it an awesome tropical weekend!

Saturday March 9

The performance of The 2 of Us is being performed by this Saturday at CPAC.

1. Northern Pride vs Redcliffe Dolphins at Barlow Park: Info

2. Marina Prior and David Hobson perform The 2 Of Us at Cairns Performing Arts Centre: Info

3. Elizabeth Hunter Decadence Exhibition opening at Cairns Art Gallery: Info

4. Eli Birchall live at Hemingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf: Info

5. Free Kids Creative Space at Cairns Art Gallery: Info

6. Because Fashion at Tokunai Hair: Info

7. Woven at Cairns Performing Arts Centre: Info

8. Hip Hop Slam at Elixir: Info

9. Saturday night at Three Wolves: Info

10. Open Stage at The ORB: Info

11. Elemental live at The Salthouse: Info

12. Latin Dance Party at Cairns Latin Dance Club: Info

13. Fundraiser for the Farmers at Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron: Info

Sunday March 10

Dr. Elephant Duo plays at Hemingway's Brewery.

14. Dr. Elephant Duo live at Hemingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf: Info

15. Classical Celebration with NQ Chamber Orchestra at Cairns Performing Arts Centre: Info

16. Left Unsupervised Duo at Paper Crane Restaurant: Info

17. Holloways Beach Markets: Info

18. Handles live at the Woolshed: Info

19. All About Women at Tanks Arts Centre: 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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