Our mighty Murrumbidgee. Photo: Zetter on iStock.
Wait out the weather in a theatre or a cinema this weekend, be serenaded by Toni Childs, or laugh along with Emma Thompson. If you still need to warm up, dance the night away at Playground Nightclub with the legendary crew from Cloud Nine.
For those who want to get out and about, the Tarcutta Markets are back after a short break, and the Ganmain Show will prove a big day out for all ages, finally returning after their 2021 cancellation.
Griffith comes alive with one of its biggest annual events – get A Taste of Italy when the highly anticipated festival kicks off on Monday. Read on to keep you and yours entertained this week!
All Weekend
This new show by CAST Snowy (Community Actors of Small Theatres) is certain to delight pizza fans of all ages. Photo: Klara Kulikova on Unsplash.
Love Pizza: The Dinner Show
When: Friday 19 August, 7 pm; Saturday 20 August, 2 pm and 7 pm
Where: All Saints Anglican Parish Hall, River Street, Tumut
Cost: Adults $27.50, kids under 12 $17. Tickets include one seat, a pizza, garlic bread and a soft drink; add on an extra pizza for $17. Bookings essential, click here for tickets.
This is community dinner theatre at its most cheesy! CAST Snowy are presenting you their brand new, original show. When two crusty pizza cooks turn up the heat, it may be time to get out of the kitchen. But when two young pizza lovers team up, the chefs may find they need to mix up the menu a bit. This is a great night out for everyone guaranteed – you can’t go wrong with pizza!
All Week
The film follows an aging retired schoolteacher who hires a young male prostitute following the death of her husband. Photo: Searchlight.
New Releases @ Forum 6 Cinemas
When: Various times all week; see schedule
Where: Forum 6 Cinemas, 77 Trail Street, Wagga
Cost: Adult $19.50, child (3-14 years) $13.50, concession $15.50, senior $13.50, family (2A & 2C or 1A & 3C) $55, book here.
Making its debut this week, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande stars the incomparable Emma Thompson alongside Daryl McCormack in a heartwarming and often comedic exploration of sexuality and aging. Tickets to The Black Phone, Elvis, Jurassic World: Dominion and Minions: Rise of Gru have dropped to $12.50 each, so head down to Forum Cinemas if you haven’t had a chance to experience these blockbusters yet.
This annual event brings thousands of people to the city every year to experience the food, wine, music, and culture of Italy. Photo: Visit Griffith.
A Taste of Italy: Griffith
When: Monday 22 August to Sunday 28 August
Where: Various locations in Griffith
Cost: Combination of free and paid events, click here for full program.
Prepare to savour the tastes, sights and sounds of Italy over one delicious week in August as A Taste of Italy combines everything on offer in Griffith into one spectacular festival. Pizza, gnocchi, gelato, vino, music: all your European holiday dreams will come true! Experience authentic Italian culture from the locals with heritage steeped in Mediterranean flair.
Friday
Don’t let the fluffy name fool you, Cloud Nine comes to Wagga from the heart of Melbourne’s mecca of late night partying: King Street. Photo: Cloud Nine.
Cloud Nine Wagga: Lockdown, Press Play, Caleb Lynch, and more
When: Friday 19 August, 9 pm to late
Where: Playground Nightclub, 109 Baylis Street, Wagga
Cost: $27 entry, bookings essential, click here for tickets.
Starting as a concept for a niche Saturday club night, set in a basement in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Cloud Nine ended up exploding into a 4-level weekly mini-festival, changing the clubbing scene Australia-wide. Cloud Nine won #1 Victorian Club Night for three years in a row, but after 10 years of Cloud Nine, the club decided to finish up and say goodbye to 60 King Street for good last weekend. Now that their final fling is over, they’re bringing their iconic party around Australia and they’re coming straight to Wagga – do not miss out!
Saturday
Every third Saturday of each month, Memorial Hall is filled with the chatter of stallholders and marketgoers. Photo: Wagga City Council.
Tarcutta Markets
When: Saturday 20 August, 8 am – 1 pm
Where: Tarcutta Soldiers Memorial Hall, Sydney Street, Tarcutta
Cost: Free entry
Rug up and head to Tarcutta for the markets where you can browse a range of homegrown produce, locally made creations, pre-loved books, plants, accessories and much more. Grab a snack from the barbecue, or some sandwiches, cakes and drinks while you browse. New stallholders are always welcome at $5 per stall – phone 0477 472 154 to enquire.
After being cancelled due to COVID-19 outbreaks in 2021, the show is back and better than ever. Photo: Ganmain Show Society.
Ganmain Show
When: Saturday 20 August, 8 am – 9 pm
Where: Ganmain Showgrounds, Showground Road, Ganmain
Cost: Adult (16+) $16, Seniors $11, Children (10-15) $6, Children under 10 free entry, book tickets here.
There’s endless fun for everyone at the 2022 Ganmain Show – click here for the full program! See the extraordinary quick shearing, yard dog trials, and motocross stunt performances. The interschools auctioneering competition and show jumping sections return this year, plus there’s acrobatics, stilt walkers and the lifestyle pavilion! Show favourites esky racing and dog show also make a comeback. The kids will love the Kentucky Animal Farm and sideshow alley. Round out your day with the grand finale fireworks! Purchase your ticket through the link above to be in the draw to win the $100 lucky gate prize!
Some of Wagga’s most generous individuals will set shame aside for one night to raise much needed funds for the Specialist Medical Resources Foundation, a not-for-profit Wagga charity providing non-government funded specialist medical equipment to Riverina families in need. Photo: SMRF.
SMRF’S Dancing with the Stars
When: Saturday 20 August, 6:30 pm doors for 7:30 pm start.
Where: The Gardens Cafe and Function Centre, 43 Tom Wood Drive, Wagga
Cost: $55 per person (+ booking fee), bookings essential, tickets available here.
Six local contestants will dance like no one is watching in a colourful showcase of iconic dance performances mixed with incredible routines from some of Wagga’s best performers, all in the name of charity! The show will be filled with performances from the cast of SMRF’s recent production Life in the Spotlight, accompanied by talented local singers and dancers. Featured dancers include Genevieve Fleming, Michael Cummins, Jade Boulton, Rebekah Manwaring, Elissa Bent, and Monique Kitchener, with choreographers and mentors Melissa Brown and Gavin Hulm.
The Emmy winner and three-time Grammy nominated recording artist, Toni is a celebrated singer/songwriter who has opened for Bob Dylan and performed duets with greats such as Al Green and Peter Gabriel. Photo: Big Mother Touring.
Toni Childs: A Retrospective
When: Saturday 20 August, 7:30 pm – 10 pm
Where: Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way, Wagga
Cost: Adult $69, Concession $64, Group 10+ $64, Family (2 adults/2 children) $64 each, VIP experience $179 per person. Get tickets here.
“… evocative, evanescent music that allows you to immerse yourself and drift away.” Rolling Stone
Join the legendary Toni Childs for a special two-hour performance as she celebrates her life’s musical works. Toni will be performing hits and fan favourites from Union, House of Hope, The Woman’s Boat and Keep the Faith, as well as an introduction to her new music, from two very special albums, It’s All a Beautiful Noise and Citizens of the Planet. With fans in over 50 countries around the world, Toni has produced a list of international hits such as: Don’t Walk Away, Stop Your Fussin’, Walk and Talk Like Angels, Zimbabwe, Where’s the Ocean, Many Rivers to Cross, I’ve Got to Go Now and Because You’re Beautiful, to name a few. This exciting opportunity includes a VIP experience including one concert ticket within the first row, a digital copy of Toni Childs Greatest Hits CD set plus a meet and greet with a relaxed drink after the concert with Toni, at a special ticket price of $179. This VIP offer is limited to 15 people per show.
Sunday
The railway was established in 1978 by Raymond Catts, and incorporates 3km of track. Photo: Wagga City Council.
Willans Hill Miniature Railway Rides
When: Sunday 21 August, 10 am – 2:30 pm
Where: Wagga Botanic Gardens, 43 Tom Wood Drive, Wagga
Cost: $4 per person, tickets sold at the station.
The Wagga Wagga Society of Model Engineers welcomes enthusiasts of all ages to come for a ride on the trains. Wind your way through the hills of central Wagga, checking in at two stations, two tunnels, and three bridges along the way on one of the club’s six locomotives. Back by popular demand, Willans Hill Miniature Railway returns with it’s COVID-safe public run days, operating on the first and third Sundays of the month. Physical distancing and other COVID-19 procedures are in place for your safety.
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