With a ton of movies (and Die Hard) this week and a host of Geek Markets in just about every state to help your Christmas shopping. Here is everything happening across Australia this week.
1. Queensland
Wednesday
If you can’t wait til Thursday then Event Cinemas Myer Centre in Brisbane have some advanced screenings of the Disaster Artist this Wednesday night. Don’t know what that is? Maybe scroll down to when it comes out on Thursday.
Thursday
In Cinemas this week, if you are a fan of one of the worst movies ever made ‘The Room’ then you probably are going to want to checkout the film about behind the film with James De Franco’s The Disaster Artist. It’s in cinemas across the country this Thursday.
Friday
At Event Cinemas Pacific Fair on the Gold Coast you can get more John McClane with Die Hard 2 as the last film this year from the Niche230 festival. The Niche230 Festival has had so many great movies this year we are looking forward to what it brings in 2018!
And if you can’t make it to the Coast you can also catch Die Hard 2 the last event for In The House this year at Event Cinemas Brisbane!
Friday if you managed to score a ticket to the Princess Bride before it sold out you can catch that at the Metro Arts cinema, but if you did miss out don’t worry because you can catch the 1984 classic The Toxic Avenger. Pickup your tickets for the Brisbane session now before you miss out on that too.
Saturday
SantaSmash is 12 hours of awesome gaming in Brisbane this Saturday. With lunch/dinner and awesome prizes, clearly this is how you want to spend your Saturday. Check the LanSmash site for full details.
Did you catch the Harry Potter 1-4 Marathon last weekend at the Yatala Drive-in in Brisbane? This weekend conclude the series with Harry Potter 5-8 playing back to back! It’s limited spaces but you can buy your tickets online now.
Also in cinemas but Brisbane‘s Myer Centre there is more anime from Animazing with Dragonball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ for one session only this Saturday. Can’t wait? Then buy your tickets now and find out more next time on Dragon Ball Z.
And if you need more Spielberg for your Saturday night Hoyts Rewind brings you E.T. It’s only playing at limited Hoyts so check your local to check for session times.
Before Batfleck, before Bale, Clooney and Kilmer – Michael Keaton’s Batman was the Batman we needed and deserved. This Saturday in Brisbane you can catch Batman Returns as part of Event Cinemas Myer Centre Tis the Season Classics. With only one session, watch for the signal.
Sunday
Brisbane‘s largest Retro Gaming Market is helping you out with your Christmas purchases this weekend at Cafe De SOYT. With a HUGE selection of things to grab AND the markets helping us raise for beyondblue with the 2018 Geek Society Charity Calendar available for purchase at the markets, your Christmas shopping is sorted.
And rounding out your weekend with Two Bit Movie Club’s return at Netherworld with the Schwarzenegger double feature of Junior and Twins. While you are there sign up for their VHS membership card for upcoming events, it’s happening this Sunday in Brisbane.
2. New South Wales & ACT
Wednesday
Get your trivia fix at the Reload Bar in Canberra this Wednesday night with the ultimate Game and Pop Culture Trivia round. No specialised category here with all of game-dom and pop culture-dom. With prizes up for grabs with your mastery of TV shows, comics, board games, anime and cartoons this is where you want to spend your Wednesday night.
In Sydney the best way to start your weekend is on Wednesday with the Bald Faced Stag’s N64 Mario Kart Tournament. Besides being completely awesome this 4 way split screen tournament is going to be played up on the big screen in all it’s jaggy glory. Come, race, win!
Do you correct others on their pronunciation of Wingardium Leviosa? Then you are exactly the type that will win Harry Potter trivia this Wednesday at the Bar Cleveland in Sydney. Also happening this Wednesday you will need to book a table to secure a place.
And if you need more Spielberg for your Saturday night Hoyts Rewind brings you E.T. It’s only playing at limited Hoyts so check your local to check for session times.
Thursday
In Cinemas this week, if you are a fan of one of the worst movies ever made ‘The Room’ then you probably are going to want to checkout the film about behind the film with James De Franco’s The Disaster Artist. It’s in cinemas across the country this Thursday.
Friday
In the House wraps up for 2017 with the last movie with a Christmas theme, Die Hard 2. Sure, it’s not the greatest Christmas movie ever made because that is clearly Die Hard but you can still get some John McClane action to bring you into the holiday mood. It’s on this Friday night at Sydney‘s George Street Cinemas.
Saturday
It’s your last chance for ZedTown this year with the massive Zombie/Nerf shooter happening in Sydney on Saturday. Don’t know ZedTown? Checkout our previous creator spotlight on the people behind the scenes and pickup your tickets now.
If you need more Tarantino for your Saturday then the Palace Cinemas brings you Tarantino Fest, nearly 9 straight hours of 8 Tarantino films back to back. Celebrating and starting with the 25th anniversary of Reservoir Dogs and finishing with The Hateful 8 and everything great in between. Best load up on red bull for your film viewing in Sydney.
If you just want to jump straight to Kill Bill you can do that too at the Mov’in Bed, the outdoor cinema in Sydney. Playing Kill Bill Volume One and Two back to back you can book your comfy bed and dinner online via the official site.
Sunday
Got plans for your Sunday that we missed in NSW or ACT? Drop us a line or let us know in the comments down below.
3. Victoria & Tasmania
Wednesday
It is a Trivia event that will be long remembered as Island Somewhere’s epic trivia run continues with Star Wars Trivia this Wednesday night in Melbourne! Booking is essential as you demonstrate your Star Wars skills by knowing your IG-88’s from your TK-421’s for the ultimate power in the galaxy…. bragging rights.
Also in Trivia, if you thought watching all those Simpsons re-runs was never going to pay off then good news as The Simpson’s Trivia is also on this Wednesday night in Melbourne. Book your spot now at the Collingwood or Camberwell hotels for a gold coin.
And lastly for Melbourne you can celebrate Christmas with the greatest Christmas movie of all time… Die Hard. Of course it is Die Hard, how would it not be Die Hard. Oh it’s also a double feature with Home Alone… but Die Hard! Anyway you can catch it at the Astor Theatre this Wednesday night.
Thursday
In Cinemas this week, if you are a fan of one of the worst movies ever made ‘The Room’ then you probably are going to want to checkout the film about behind the film with James De Franco’s The Disaster Artist. It’s in cinemas across the country this Thursday.
The Last Jedi is only a week away and there is no way better to revisit the last chapter of the Star Wars Saga then in concert with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra! Playing one show this Thursday, Friday and Saturday you can watch Episode 7 the way you felt in cinemas the first time. Tickets are limited so make sure you pick up yours.
Friday
The American Express Open Air Cinema continues in Melbourne this weekend letting you watch Thor Ragnarok out under the stars. We would say it’s roughing it but you can even book your table and dinner via the official site.
Ever wish there was something that was a cross between the Cannonball Run and National Treasure? Then get your Burt Reynolds or Nick Cage on with the final Insomnia Race for 2018. Happening in this Friday teams will race around Melbourne solving problems and making checkpoints in the most awesome secret race you never knew.
The BETA Bar is hosting another Craft Market and as a bonus during it’s Disney Party! Grab something for your Secret Santa (to go with your Geek Society 2018 Charity Calendar for beyondblue) and turn up in your best in theme cosplay for cheap entry and awesome prizes from Madman. It’s this Friday in Melbourne.
And lastly for Friday and Cosplay in Melbourne, you get one more Cosplay Competition into your 2017 with the 2017 Cosplay Formal. Held at the Amora Hotel the event not only looks to be a great cosplay party but with some top Cosplay judges including Henchwench, Andycam Cosplay and Silhouette d’Amour. Jump onto the Facebook page for details on how to enter.
Saturday
If you need more markets (don’t forget Geek Society 2018 Charity Calendar, still available) the Astor Theatre in Melbourne is holding it’s second ever Movie Market on Saturday. Get preloved DVD’s and BluRays but also VHS, BETA and Laser Disc, movie posters, soundtracks and more! Everything your need to complete your ultimate collection.
Did you miss catching Blade Runner: The Final Cut at Melbourne‘s IMAX? Don’t despair you get another chance with a encore screening this Saturday night! It is almost your last chance however so make sure you grab your tickets from the box office early.
And if you need more Spielberg for your Saturday night Hoyts Rewind brings you E.T. It’s only playing at limited Hoyts so check your local to check for session times.
Alternatively if you prefer something more outdoors you can also watch a session of Blade Runner 2049 as part of the American Express Open Air Cinema. It’s happening this Saturday in Melbourne.
Sunday
Need something to occupy your Sunday in Melbourne? How about a special Star Wars ale launch for beer lovers? In the lead up to the Last Jedi next week the Windor Alehouse is introducing a special limited run X-Wing XPA. This Sunday enjoy the launch party with more Star Wars trivia and a host of prizes, you can RSPV your spot now.
4. South Australia & Northern Territory
Wednesday
Got plans for your Wednesday that we missed in SA or NT? Drop us a line or let us know in the comments down below.
Thursday
In Cinemas this week, if you are a fan of one of the worst movies ever made ‘The Room’ then you probably are going to want to checkout the film about behind the film with James De Franco’s The Disaster Artist. It’s in cinemas across the country this Thursday.
Friday
In the House at the GU Filmhouse draws to a close this Friday night with the greatest Christmas movie ever made – Die Hard. Do we really need to tell you more? It’s Die Hard. If you are in Adelaide go see it, you don’t need a reason.
Saturday
For anyone in Darwin you can enjoy a celebration of some of the most iconic works from John Williams as the Darwin Symphony Orchestra play accompanying movies like Harry Potter, Star Wars and Jaws on the big screen. There is only one session this Saturday.
And if you need more Spielberg for your Saturday night Hoyts Rewind brings you E.T. It’s only playing at limited Hoyt’s so check your local to check for session times.
Sunday
Know how many multipliers you can score landing a double and triple word score while using all your letters? You will no doubt dominate in articulation as you conjugate effective verbage during your conquest of pub scrabble. The Adelaide based tournament championship is on this Sunday with qualifiers being limited to top 23 of players throughout the year, but if you want get the lay of the competition before the 2018 season this is probably on your to do list.
5. Western Australia
Wednesday
Got plans for your Wednesday that we missed in WA? Drop us a line or let us know in the comments down below.
Thursday
In Cinemas this week, if you are a fan of one of the worst movies ever made ‘The Room’ then you probably are going to want to checkout the film about behind the film with James De Franco’s The Disaster Artist. It’s in cinemas across the country this Thursday.
In Perth you will have a reason to go back to Curtin University as the HP Omen gaming big rig comes to town for a free showcase of the latest from Omen gaming. Previously shown at OzComicCon Sydney the rig is setup to play 6 vs 6 tournament style gaming and that could net you a Omen gaming laptop with your Overwatch skills. It’s free and arriving Thursday.
Friday
In the House wraps up for 2017 with the last movie with a Christmas theme, Die Hard 2. Sure, it’s not the greatest Christmas movie ever made because that is clearly Die Hard but you can still get some John McClane action to bring you into the holiday mood. It’s on this Friday night at Perth‘s Innaloo Cinemas.
Saturday
Get your Christmas shopping done this Saturday (in addition to picking up the Geek Society 2018 Charity Calendar supporting beyondblue) at Respawn this weekend in Perth. It’s a Respawn Garage Sale with video games, consoles and other awesome stuff up for offer to get that special someone or Secret Santa the perfect gift.
And if you need more Spielberg for your Saturday night Hoyts Rewind brings you E.T. It’s only playing at limited Hoyts so check your local to check for session times.
Rounding out your Saturday in Perth the Leopold Hotel brings Star Wars Trivia to event status with food, drinks and trivia all to fill your night this weekend. With booking essential you know you want to go, just to win that best dressed Wookie prize.
Sunday
With Sunday free we would love to hear more about what you have planned in WA for your weekend. With so many Pop Culture based locations around Perth alone, why dont you tell us what is happening.
Heading out or catching up? Did we miss anything? As always tell us in the comments below or maybe drop us a line
