Nine things to do in the Riverina this week (24 - 30 May)

There are plenty of things to do and places to visit around the Riverina this week.

Check out Circus Rio this weekend at the Wagga Wagga Showground.

Forum 6 has two new releases this weekend: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and The Strangers: Chapter 1.

Murrumbidgee Turf Club is inviting ladies to the free Ladies Day event.

Don’t miss out on the ultimate cooking and social class by Food I Am.

Pink Floyd lovers can head to Albury for a “Dark Side of the Moon” tribute.

Griffith Regional Art Gallery is inviting all artists to an open studio session.

Head to Griffith to celebrate the tradition of gnocchi and chestnuts at Zecca Handmade Italian.

For those who get a break during the week, head to Temora to enjoy great food and company with Sugar and Spice by Lake Centenary.

Check out Yanko Markets, which has long-time favourites and new stalls with unique items.

All Week

Forum 6 Cinemas

When: Various times between 10 am and 8:30 pm
Where: 77 Trail Street, Wagga
Cost: Various. Tickets can be purchased at Forum 6.

The post-apocalyptic action adventure and fifth instalment in the Mad Max franchise Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, starring Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa and Chris Hemsworth as Dr Demetus, is the origin story of renegade warrior Furiosa before her encounter and team-up with Mad Max.

The Strangers: Chapter 1 is the third film in the The Strangers horror film series. It is about a young couple who are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin after their car breaks down in an eerie small town.

Also showing this week is the live-action animated fantasy comedy IF, directed by John Krasinski, Golda, starring Helen Mirren as Gold Meir, the new instalment of Planet of the Apes, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the horror film Tarot, the whacky action-comedy Boy Kills World, and The Fall Guy, starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt.

All Weekend

Circus Rio Carnival Wagga

When: Saturday 25 May, 11 am and 4 pm and Sunday 26 May, 11 am
Where: Wagga Showground, Bourke Street, Mount Austin
Cost: Best available from $25, diamond table from $75, VIP GA from $55, gold GA from $45 and green GA from $25 and tickets can be purchased through Ticketek.

The world-class Australian and international performers of The Circus Rio Spectacular are back in the Riverina for a showstopper. Check out the aerialists’ dance in the sky on aerial silks and straps, jugglers showcasing dexterous agility and much more.

Saturday

Ladies Day

When: Saturday, 25 May
Where: Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers Street, Wagga
Cost: Free entry for ladies.

Murrumbidgee Turf Club is hosting the City Tattersalls Ladies Day this Saturday with prize giveaways and a special garden party. All ladies are invited for a day of races and entertainment.

Dark Side of the Moon A Tribute to Pink Floyd

When: Saturday 25 May, 8 pm
Where: Albury Entertainment Centre 525 Swift Street, Albury
Cost: Tickets are $64.80 to $69.80 and can be purchased at Albury Entertainment Centre.

Are you a Pink Floyd fan? Seven-piece Run Like Hell is set to pay tribute to the eighth studio album and the fourth highest-selling album, “Dark Side of the Moon”, by the English rock band in Albury.

Hear the masterpiece from start to finish and take a journey back in time when you first heard “Dark Side of the Moon”.

Open Studio Sessions – Let’s Collaborate

When: Saturday 25 May, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Where: Griffith Regional Art Gallery, 167 Banna Avenue, Griffith
Cost: Free, but you must book online.

The Griffith Regional Art Gallery invites local artists to its courtyard for a collaborative art space. Finish your artwork or project you haven’t been able to finish at home with other artists for encouragement and inspiration. Bring your artwork, projects, equipment and materials. Bookings for an easel are available through registration.

Zecca Handmade Italian Gnocchi & Chestnut Festival

When: Saturday 25 May, 11 am to 3 pm
Where: Zecca Handmade Italian, 239 Banna Avenue, Griffith
Cost: Tickets are $85 and can be purchased at Zecca Handmade Italian.

Head out to Zecca Handmade Italian in Griffith for its Gnocchi and Chestnut Festival this weekend. Upon arrival guests will be given prosecco, a chance to win brule-mulled wine – and there’s a gnocchi rolling competition.

Sunday

Grazing Table – Cook, Create and Style – The Ultimate Grazing Table Banquet

When: Sunday 26 May, 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Food I Am, 29 Kunzea Place, Springvale
Cost: $185 and can be purchased through Food I Am.

Want to learn from a talented chef how to assemble a small cheese board with artisan cold meats and cheese pairings perfect for entertaining a smaller group? Food I Am offers you and your friends the ultimate social class with signature cocktails or mocktails, a delicious grazing platter, wine, beer and soft drinks.

Yanco Markets

When: Sunday 26 May, 9 am to 1 pm
Where: Yanco Town Hall, Main Avenue, Yanco
Cost: Various.

Head out to Yanco for the monthly markets, which feature fresh produce, captivating reads, unique handcrafted gifts, and new stalls. There is no better way to support local businesses than having delicious hot foods and drinks.

Wednesday

Sugar and Spice at Lake Centenary

When: Wednesday 29 May, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Lake Centenary, Goldfields Way, Temora
Cost: Various.

Temora’s famous Sugar and Spice vintage food van will be at Lake Centenary on Wednesday with all the sugary and savoury goodness by locals Shan and Dilini. Check out their Instagram profile for what they have on offer.