Australia Army Band Kapooka returns to the Civic Theatre for its free show on Wednesday 21 August. Photo: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
Live music and outdoor activities headline a big week of things to do in the Riverina.
Troy Cassar-Daley returns to Wagga for his first tour since 2019 with his 12th studio album “Between the Fires”. The Curious Rabbit is hosting its always popular Curious Fest V10 and the Australian Army Band Kapooka hits the Civic Theatre for its free concert.
With winter slowly coming to an end, more outdoor activities are beginning to resurface with the Willans Hill Miniature Railway opening to the public on Sunday and the Demonstration Gardens trading on Saturday.
Those looking to get physical have the chance to roll on down to the Roller Disco at Bolton Park, while people looking for a bit of adventure will be able to enjoy the Waggaroo’s orienteering monthly get-together at Livingstone National Park.
All week
It Ends With Us and Alien: Romulus headline a huge week of new movies at Forum 6 Cinema. Photo: Supplied.
Forum 6 Cinema
When: All week
Where: Forum 6, 77 Trail Street, Wagga Wagga
Cost: Various. Tickets can be purchased here.
The end of August is providing some absolute gems in the movie department. First is the movie adaptation of one of the most popular books of the decade so far in It Ends With Us, starring Blake Lively. Meanwhile, my pick for the week Alien: Romulus, sees the classic horror movie franchise go back to its roots with a film based in between the original two movies.
Saturday
Troy Cassar-Daley returns to Wagga for his first show since 2019. Photo: Supplied.
Troy Cassar-Daley – Between the Fires Tour
When: Saturday 17 August, 8 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
Cost: Adult tickets $65, VIP tickets $95.
Embarking on a national tour, this marks a significant return to the stage for Troy, his first solo tour since 2019. Expressing his excitement about hitting the road, he said he loved “getting out to smaller towns as we tour the country”. Troy’s 12th studio album, “Between the Fires”, was recorded at his late mum’s house in NSW, creating a powerful collection of songs and stories.
The Curious Music Fest returns this weekend headlined by Amy Atlas and Paddy & The Irishman. Photo: Curious Rabbit.
Curious Music Fest 10
When: Saturday 17 August, 3 to 5 pm
Where: The Curious Rabbit, 44 Johnston Street
Cost: All tickets from $20 to $25.
Join The Curious Rabbit with some of Wagga’s most talented singer-songwriters – Amy Atlas and duo Paddy and The Irishman. Amy Kubank has been sharing her unique voice with Wagga for over 12 years. Paddy and The Irishman are a dynamic duo who perform a range of covers and original music.
Griffith Central has a Market Day every third Saturday of the month. Photo: Griffith Central Facebook.
Griffith Central Market Day
When: Saturday 17 August, 9 am to 2 pm
Where: Griffith Central, Yambil Street, Griffith
Cost: Whatever you are prepared to spend.
A great way to shop local in Griffith is to head along to Griffith Central’s monthly Market Day.
This week’s Demonstration Gardens will be a great opportunity for growers to trade their homegrown vegetables. Photo: Demonstration Gardens.
Demonstration Gardens – Vegetable Swap and Buy
When: Saturday 17 August, 9 am to noon
Where: Corner Shaw and Albury streets, Wagga
Cost: Free entry.
Come to the Demonstration Gardens, bring fruit or vegetables to swap, or purchase fresh vegetables from the community garden. All proceeds go to the community gardens. Held every Saturday morning, weather permitting, it is a great way to support the local community.
Twin City Skate is hosting another iteration of its Saturday Night Roller Disco this weekend. Photo: Supplied.
Saturday Night Roller Discos!
When: Saturday 17 August, 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
The historic Willans Hill Miniature Railway will roll into action this Sunday. Photo: Wagga Wagga Society of Model Engineers.
Willans Hill Miniature Railway Rides
When: Sunday 17 August, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
Cost: $4 per ride.
Situated in the Botanic Gardens, the model railway runs through the gardens and features an authentic station and booking office. The track runs through woodlands, a tunnel and over a bridge. The railway was established in 1978 by Raymond Catts, who advertised for interested persons to form a club for the display and use of models. Rides are operating on the first and third Sundays of the month.
Waggaroos Orienteering provides fun outdoor exploring activities for people of all ages. Photo: Waggaroos Orienteering.
Waggaroos Orienteering Winter Series
When: Sunday 18 August, 10 to 11 am
Where: Various locations. This month’s meeting is at Livingstone National Park.
Cost: $9.
Waggaroos is an orienteering club with regular local events in bush and urban environments. Orienteering is a sport that combines outdoor adventure with map reading and navigational skills. It involves navigating the bush, parks, or streets with the aid of a specially produced map and an orienteering compass, with the aim being to locate checkpoints (controls) on various natural and man-made features along the way, such as a boulder, track junction, bench seat or streetlamp.
Wednesday
Australian Army Band Kapooka will be performing two shows at the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre on Wednesday 21 August. Photo: Supplied.
Australian Army Band Kapooka Concert
When: Wednesday 21 August, noon to 1 pm and 6 to 7 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
Cost: Free.
The Australian Army Band Kapooka provides musical support to the Army Recruit Training Centre and to the Riverina community. Part of its community contribution is presenting a daytime and early evening series of concerts proudly hosted by the Civic Theatre.
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