7 November 2024

Nine things to do in the Riverina this week (8 - 14 November)

| Jarryd Rowley
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Roller discos are on every Saturday in Wagga. Photo: Supplied.

There is plenty to see and do around the Riverina this weekend kicking off with the Welcome to Wagga gathering at the Old Ambulance Station on Johnston Street on Friday night. Also on Friday night is the return of Pottery and Pints at North Wagga’s North Shore Studios.

Saturday sees a stacked line-up, with the return of Wagga’s Roller Disco and Griffith’s Multicultural Markets; meanwhile, Zana Ariel Academy will land at the Civic Theatre for its end-of-year showcase.

Sunday looks to offer chill vibes with cool temperatures at the River and Wren Markets at the Wagga Showgrounds and for those looking for a quiet end to the weekend, Wild Vine is offering its always enjoyable Lazy Sundays.

All week

forum 6

The team down at Forum 6 Cinema invite you to enjoy the latest blockbusters. Photo: Forum 6 Cinemas.

Forum 6 Cinemas

When: All week
Where: Forum 6, 77 Trail Street, Wagga Wagga
Cost: Various. Tickets can be purchased here.

Christmas comes early to Forum 6 with the release of Red One starring Chris Evans, Dwayne Johnson and JK Simmons. Also showing is Robert Zermeckis’ new film Here, starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, is a generational story about families, love, loss, laughter and life. Meanwhile, Weekend in Taipei, starring Luke Evans and Gwei Lun-mei as a former DEA agent and a former undercover operative, rekindles their romance during a weekend in Taipei and is also still playing.

Friday

New Wagga people

New Wagga family with Eliza Tout and the 2022 November Welcome to Wagga event. Photo: Committee 4 Wagga.

Welcome To Wagga Wagga

When: Friday 8 November, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Where: The Old Ambulance Station, 56 Johnston Street, Wagga Wagga
Cost: Free. Register for Welcome to Wagga via Committee 4 Wagga.

Committee 4 Wagga (C4W) is inviting the city’s newest residents to an evening dedicated to welcoming them to the Riverina.

C4W’s Welcome to Wagga event is a chance for new arrivals to join community leaders and organisations for an informative evening filled with entertainment, networking, and food and beverages.

Pottery and Pints

Pottery and Pints. Photo: North Shore Studios.

Pottery and Pints

When: Friday 8 November, 7 to 9 pm
Where: North Shore Studios, 57 William Street, North Wagga Wagga
Cost: $85 and can be purchased at North Shore Studios.

Want to try pottery while savouring a drink of your choice (BYO) for two hours? Look no further than North Shore Studios. No matter your skill level, you can produce a vessel, platter or bowl and pick it up after it is all fired in a gorgeous glaze.

Saturday

Zana Aerial Dance Academy

Zana Aerial Dance Academy end-of-year showcase. Photo: Zana Aerial Dance Academy.

The Institute of Dreams – Zana Aerial Dance Academy

When: Saturday 9 November, 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Where: Civic Theatre Wagga Wagga, Burns Way
Cost: All tickets from $28 to $43.

A shady institute studying dreams. A circus troupe of research subjects. A scientist with undisclosed dreams of their own. What could possibly go wrong?! Find out in Zana Aerial Dance Academy’s end-of-year show … The Institute of Dreams!

Multicultural Markets

Multicultural Markets is on this Saturday in Griffith. Photo: FG Trade.

Multicultural Markets

When: Saturday 9 November, 9 am to 5 pm
Where: 108 Benerembah Street, Griffith
Cost: Various.

Multicultural Council of Griffith is hosting the Multicultural Markets with unique stalls, traditional clothing and one-of-a-kind products.

Roller skater glides across bolton park stadium

Twin City Skate is hosting another iteration of its Saturday Night Roller Disco this weekend. Photo: Supplied.

Saturday Night Roller Discos!

When: Saturday 9 November, 7 to 9 pm
Where: Bolton Park Stadium
Cost: $15 – $20 entry + $5 skate hire.

Twin City Skate, the largest roller-skating club in NSW, runs regular Saturday night roller discos in Wagga. Think cool tunes, fancy lighting and a giant disco ball. Bring your own skates or hire them at the venue.

Sunday

River and Wren markets

The River and Wren Market returns to the Wagga Wagga Showgrounds for the third time this year. Photo: River & Wren Markets Instagram.

River and Wren Market

When: Sunday 10 November, 10 am – 3 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Showground
Cost: Free.

Held at the Wagga Wagga Showground six times a year, the River and Wren Market is a fantastic opportunity to find some brilliant handmade, homemade and homegrown goodies. With more than 100 traders, street food vendors, and fun for the kids, the River and Wren Market is an event lots of locals mark on their calendars.

Lazy Sundays at the Wild Vine are one of the most popular events in Oura

Oura’s own Wild Vine is one of the most popular weekend venues in the region and once you’ve experienced one of its Lazy Sunday events, you will see why. Photo: Wild Vine.

Lazy Sundays at The Wild Vine

When: Sunday 10 November, noon to 3 pm
Where: The Wild Vine, 1313 Oura Road, Wagga
Cost: Various. Follow the link to make your reservation. For group bookings of more than 20, a deposit will be charged.

Head to The Wild Vine this Sunday for a relaxing afternoon surrounded by picturesque country views and enjoy great food, music and wine.

Thursday

karaoke night at The Victoria Hotel.

Grab friends for a fun karaoke night at The Victoria Hotel. Photo: The Victoria Hotel.

Infusion Games Trivia and Karaoke

When: Thursday 14 November, 8:30 pm (trivia), 10 pm (karaoke)
Where: The Victoria Hotel
Cost: Free.

Head to The Victoria Hotel to show off your trivia skills and singing abilities for a fun night with your friends as well as great food.

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