Murrumbidgee Turf Club is set to host local women for a day of entertainment and fun in the sun. Photo: Murrumbidgee Turf Club.
There’s so much to see and do in the coming week in the Riverina region, so check out our list of all the best events and get amongst it. Don’t let the colder days discourage you.
With tribute performances to one of the best bands of all time, artistic workshops with a natural touch, stand-up shows with nationally touring stars, free orchestral concerts with local musicians and much more, there’s plenty to keep you entertained.
Friday
The hits from one of the all-time great rock bands are coming to Albury for one night. Image: Visit NSW.
Echoes of Pink Floyd
When: 23 May, 8 pm
Where: Albury Entertainment Centre, 525 Swift Street, Albury
Cost: Full price tickets $82 | Concession, members, groups 8+ $77 | Children under 17 $51 | Book online.
Celebrate each era of Pink Floyd’s historic contribution to music with Adelaide-based tribute band Echoes of Pink Floyd as they take audiences on a journey through 60 years of the English rock group’s legacy.
Covering everything from progressive rock to psychedelic masterpieces and big-sound anthems, this show captures and recreates the essence and energy of one of the most iconic musical projects of the past century.
Echoes of Pink Floyd have been paying tribute to the original band since 2009 and touring their act nationally since 2014, captivating audiences nationwide.
Saturday
Up your artistic game and learn how nature can inform and become part of your work. Image: Visit NSW.
Eco Printmaking at Unique State Artist Studio
When: 24 May, 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
Where: Unique State Art Space, 8 Little Best St, Wagga Wagga
Cost: Tickets from $190 to $220. Book online.
Are you a printmaking pro looking to incorporate something new into your work? Maybe you’re a novice just learning about the possibilities in the field. Either way, this workshop is for you. It’s all about learning how to create prints from foliage and natural dyes, adding an entirely new dimension to the craft.
Participants will find out how materials from the natural world can create incredible results. If you take inspiration from nature, this is a great way to make it the very fabric of what you create.
Need a fun day out with the girls? Photo: Murrumbidgee Turf Club.
Ladies Day at the Murrumbidgee Turf Club
When: 24 May, noon
Where: Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers St, Wagga Wagga
Cost: Free entry for women.
Get together with local ladies at the Murrumbidgee Turf Club for a day of entertainment, drinks, fine food, glamour and community on the green. This event brings together women of all ages at the turf club to enjoy each other’s company.
It’s set to be a great day, with the Ladies Day Cup Sweep, Fashions on the Field, a dancefloor and a prize giveaway.
There’s plenty for adults and kids to enjoy at Wagga Christian College’s big day. Image: AllEvents in Wagga Wagga.
Family Fun Day – Wagga Christian College
When: 24 May, 1 pm to 4 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Christian College, 401 Kooringal Rd, East Wagga Wagga
Cost: Entry is free.
Wagga Wagga Christian College is set to play host to a great afternoon of family fun with plenty of attractions for both young and old to get excited about.
With a stacked schedule of amusement and pony rides, food vans serving up delicious freshly made food, stalls selling all sorts, live local entertainment, picnic games for all ages and a silent auction with heaps of amazing prizes, it’s tipped to be a memorable day.
It’s an ideal chance to get out in the community on Saturday, let loose and have some fun.
Enjoy the biggest hits from two of pop music’s most enduring artists. Image: Albury Entertainment Centre.
Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell: The songs of Elton John and George Michael
When: 24 May, 7:30 pm
Where: Albury Entertainment Centre, 525 Swift Street, Albury
Cost: Full ticket $84.90 | Concession tickets $79.90 | Member tickets $77.90 | Book online.
Celebrating the musical legacy of Elton John and George Michael, Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell present a spectacular concert backed by a full band.
Coming to Albury as part of their live national sellout tour, this duo is known for their rock-solid vocals and energetic stage presence. Breathing new life into classics, they take audiences on a musical journey through some of the most memorable hits from John and Michael.
Prepare to laugh yourself ragged when these talented stand-ups hit the stage. Image: Griffith Regional Theatre.
Comedy Cartel – Stand-Up Show
When: 24 May, 8 pm
Where: Griffith Regional Theatre, 1 Neville Pl, Griffith
Cost: Tickets $79. Book online.
Comedians Joe Avati (2024 Australian Comedian of the Year), Tahir and George Kapiniaris represent more than 30 years of experience in splitting sides and making audiences cry with laughter.
Joined by a line-up of special-guest comedians including up-and-comer Sashi Perera, this stand-up show brings world-class comedy, family foibles and cultural chaos right to the heart of Griffith for one night only. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to see some titans of comedy live.
Wednesday
Local musicians are bringing Beethoven to life. Photo: Riverina Conservatorium of Music.
RCM Lunchtime Concert Series No.6: Beethoven and Enescu
When: 29 May, 1 pm to 2 pm
Where: Riverina Conservatorium of Music, No.1 Simmons Street, Wagga Wagga
Cost: Free.
Riverina Conservatorium of Music talents Lauren Davis (violin) and Hamish Tait (piano) are continuing their endeavour of performing the complete cycle of Beethoven’s violin and piano sonatas, currently playing Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30. This special free concert open to the public also features the Romanian composer George Enescu and his Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 2.
It’s a great opportunity to see local musicians performing technically difficult music with the passion and enthusiasm that the two composers demand. Classical music hardliners and newcomers will both rejoice in this concert.
One author’s exploration of the cost of war when soldiers come home. Image: Humanitix.
The Limestone Road with Nicole Alexander
When: 29 May, 6 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga City Library, 243 Baylis St
Cost: Free.
Prolific author, travel writer and poet Nicole Alexander will give a special talk about her latest novel, The Limestone Road, this Thursday. The captivating story of The Limestone Road begins in the summer of 1944 when soldiers Canning Christie and his father, Michael, return from combat in North Africa.
Both men deal with the trauma of war in the African theatre in different ways as they attempt to adjust to a normal life once again.
Don’t miss this chance for a real insight into an emotive and personal investigation into how war affects soldiers upon return.
