There are plenty of things to do around the Riverina this week.
It’s a big week at Forum 6 with the release of Disney Pixar’s Elemental and DC superhero Barry Allen becoming The Flash. Also screening is The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Bank of Dave, Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, The Little Mermaid, Boogeyman, Fast X, and Guardians of the Galaxy 3.
Witches, wizards and muggles alike are invited to the free screening of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone at the Athenium Theatre.
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery has a number of exhibitions on show featuring impressive works.
The Curious Rabbit is hosting local author Sarah Tiffen, Make Music Day and Melbourne artist Craig Woodward.
The Waste to Art inaugural exhibition is having its gala opening night at Kerri Weymouth Art Studio & Gallery.
Check the fresh produce markets out on Sunday in Griffith or Narrandera and support the local producers.
All Week
Forum 6 Cinema
When: All week
Where: Forum 6, 77 Trail Street, Wagga Wagga
Cost: Various. Tickets can be purchased here.
Don’t miss out on this week’s new release, Disney Pixar’s Elemental. Also, one of DC Comics’ favourite characters Barry Allen, is struck by a bolt of lightning and becomes The Flash. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry tells the story of an ordinary man who passed through life living on the sidelines. Bank of Dave is based on the true story of Dave Fishwich, a working-class Burnley man and self-made millionaire who fought to set up a community bank. Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse is still going strong with an IMDB rating of 9/10.
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
When: All week
Where: Wagga Art Gallery, Corner Morrow and Baylis Streets, Wagga Wagga
Cost: Free.
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery has a number of impressive shows on exhibition which includes Going Feral, Juanita McLauchlan: gii mara-bula / Heart Hand-also, Hayden Fowley – UnEarthly, Clear Vision: Sustainable Art Glass and more. Check out what local and outside artists have to offer.
Friday
Sarah Tiffen Author Talk and Open Mic With Booranga Writers’
When: Friday 16 June, 6:30 pm to 10 pm
Where: The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston Street, Wagga Wagga
Cost: Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for concession and can be purchased here.
Join local author Sarah Tiffen at The Curious Rabbit at the author talk and open mic with Booranga Writers’.
Athenium Movie – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
When: Friday 16 June, 6 pm to 8 pm
Where: Athenium Theatre Broadway, Junee
Cost: Free.
A free screening of the first instalment of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, will be at the Athenium Theatre in Junee. Relive the magic as Harry finds his way around the world of wizards.
Sunday
Griffith Rotary Market
When: Sunday 18 June, 7:30 am to noon
Where: Griffith Showground, Murrumbidgee Avenue, Griffith
Cost: Gold coin donation.
Head to the Rotary Sunday Markets at the Griffith Showground to get your hands on the Riverina’s freshest fruit and veg, eggs, chutneys, cakes and other homemade goodies.
There will be fresh coffee and bacon and eggs too!
Lions Club Community Markets
When: Sunday 18 June, 9 am to 1 pm
Where: Marie Bashir Park, Cadell Street, Narrandera
Cost: Various.
Head to Narrandera for the Lions Club Community Markets and support the local producers.
Wednesday
Make Music Day Open Mic
When: Wednesday 21 June, 5 pm to 7 pm
Where: The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston Street, Wagga Wagga
Cost: Free.
The Curious Rabbit is inviting everyone to celebrate International Make Music Day with an open mic of live original music. Show off your hidden music talents and head down to support local aspiring artists.
Waste to Art Inaugural Art Exhibition Gala Opening
When: Wednesday 21 June, 6 pm
Where: Kerri Weymouth Art Studio & Gallery, 25- 27 Brolga Place, Coleambally, NSW
Cost: Free, but booking is essential. Click here to register.
Check out the inaugural Waste to Art exhibition gala opening and check out the eclectic mix of artworks of reused and recyclable waste materials.
Thursday
Craig Woodward Live at The Curious Rabbit
When: Thursday 22 June, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston Street, Wagga Wagga
Cost: Tickets are $20 (prebook) and $25 (at the door) and can be purchased here.
Melbourne-based multi-instrumentalist and singer Craig Woodward will be performing live at The Curious Rabbit.