Nine things to do in the Riverina this week (12 - 18 April)

Attention, moviegoers! There are three new movies at Forum 6 this week: Civil War, Richard the Stork and the Mystery of the Great Jewel, and Back to Black.

When was the last time you watched Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom? The musical version will be on show in Albury over the weekend.

One of Australia’s funniest comics, Daniel Townes, will be in Wagga to treat his audience to a night of laughter.

Market lovers can head to Griffith Rotary Market, Junee Markets at the Licorice Factory, and Riverina Producers Market for their favourites.

Feel like going for a bit of a drive? Why not head to Tumut River Brewing and join a tour?

Or try wine tasting at Calabria Family Wines.

Head to the Parkside Cottage Museum and take a stroll back in time at the timber cottage.

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.

Civil War stars Nick Offerman, Kirsten Dunst and Wagner Moura and is about a team of military-embedded journalists who journey across a dystopian future America in a race against time to reach DC before the rebel factions descend on the White House.

Back to Black stars Marisa Abela as Amy Winehouse and traces the English singer-songwriter’s extraordinary story of her early rise to fame and the making of “Back to Black” – her second and final studio album.

Little sparrow Richard goes on a great adventure with a flock of sparrows (being held captive by Zamano the peacock) in Richard the Stork and the Mystery of the Great Jewel to regain their freedom and find a mysterious treasure.

Parkside Cottage Museum

When: Friday to Sunday, 16 to 18 February, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Parkside Cottage Museum, Narrandera
Cost: For admission, the cottage asks visitors for a donation.

Head to the historic museum in Narrandera and explore the old timber cottage and its eclectic collections.

Griffith Cellar Door Tasting Flight

When: All week, 10:45 am, noon and 2 pm
Where: Calabria Family Wines, 1283 Brayne Road, Griffith
Cost: Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Calabria Family Wines.

Calabria Family Wines is offering a seated guided tasting flight at the Cellar Door Bar from a selection of eight wines from their portfolio with a complimentary platter.

Tumut River Brewing Brewery Tours

When: All week
Where: Tumut River Brewing, 1-5 Capper Street, Tumut
Cost: Tickets are $30 and can be purchased here.

Beer lovers should keep Tumut in mind over the weekend if they’re seeking to taste some of the region’s finest beers. Tumut River Brewing gives you the opportunity to see, smell and taste craft beer during its manufacturing process.

Friday

Riverina Comedy Club – Daniel Townes

When: Friday 12 April, 7:30 to 10 pm
Where: Thirsty Crow Brewery, 153 Fitzmaurice Street, Wagga
Cost: Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Trybooking.

Riverina Comedy Club is hosting one of Australia’s funniest comics, Daniel Townes. End Friday with good laughter and with some great company.

Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical

When: Friday 12 April to Sunday 14 April
Where: Albury Entertainment Centre, 525 Swift Street, Albury
Cost: Full price $52, concession $42, child under 18 years $42, group 10+ $42pp, family (2ad+2ch) $180, members $42. Tickets can be purchased at Albury Entertainment Centre.

Albury Entertainment Centre is showcasing Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom The Musical. The musical tells the inspiring story of a championship ballroom dancer who defies all the rules to follow his heart. Relive the nostalgia or introduce a cult classic to your children over the weekend.

Sunday

Junee Markets at the Licorice Factory

When: Sunday 14 April, 9 am to 12:30 pm
Where: Junee Licorice Factory, 45 Lord Street
Cost: Various.

The Junee Markets at the Licorice Factory have something for everyone, with toys, sweet and sour homemade preserves, soaps, candles, jewellery, knitted products and more.

Griffith Rotary Market

When: Sunday 14 April, 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!

Riverina Producers’ Market

When: Thursday 18 April, 1 to 6:30 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Showground, Bourke Street, Wagga
Cost: Various.

The Riverina Producers’ Market is bustling every Thursday at the Wagga Showground, featuring the Riverina’s local producers and the best of what they have to offer – eggs, chocolates, fruits, veggies and more.