There’s plenty of arts and culture across the Riverina in the days to come. Photo: Riverina Dance Festival Facebook.
There’s something for every family member to see and do in the coming days, with craft workshops, dance festivals, comedy festivals, live orchestral performances, special markets, tribute acts, sports and more.
Wagga’s Comedy Festival is bringing some big laughs to town, with international acts and homegrown legends sure to brighten up your weekend.
The Riverina Conservatorium of Music is playing a special concert this week, showcasing works from Camille Saint-Saëns, Aaron Copland and Sergei Prokofiev.
And the Riverina Dance Festival puts the talent of local students front and centre. Expect a diverse range of performances on stage, highlighting their skill and artistic drive.
All this and everything in between in the Riverina this week.
Multiple Days
Get your laughs in at the Wagga Comedy Festival. Photo: Visit NSW.
Wagga Comedy Fest
When: 4 to 7 June
Where: Various venues
Cost: Ticket prices vary | Book online.
The Wagga Comedy Festival is bringing plenty of laughs and joy to town for the June long weekend. Across four venues, there will be a little something for everyone, with international comedians as well as Australian talents sure to entertain.
There will also be delicious treats and great food, so get your mates together for four days of good fun and plenty of laughs.
Looking to pick up a new exciting craft? Photo: Humanitix.
Printmaking Masterclass with Annika Romeyn
When: 30 and 31 May, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: E3 Art Space – Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Morrow St, Wagga
Cost: Tickets $241.65 | Book online.
This exciting workshop explores watercolour monotype, a unique style of printmaking that creates a single, vivid artistic piece.
The process involves painting onto a plastic plate and then transferring that image onto damp paper using an etching press. Printmakers-for-a-day are encouraged to be experimental and play around with their materials to create unique works.
Ideal for artists and experimenters, this two-day workshop is led by Annika Romeyn, an artist with a first class honours degree in print media and drawing.
Two musical acts combine to bring the sound of the 50s to life. Photo: Visit NSW.
Robertson Brothers: Everly Brothers and Friends and Roy Orbison
When: 30 May, 7:30 pm and 31 May, 2 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way (off Tarcutta Street), Wagga
Cost: Tickets from $74.95 to $79.95 | Book online.
This tribute act celebrates the 70th anniversary of a historic moment in the music of the 50s and 60s, when the Everly Brothers and Roy Orbison stepped into the recording studio together.
Dean Bourne, a celebrated Roy Orbison tribute artist, is pairing with the Robertson Brothers, who will act as the Everly Brothers, performing a range of great hits from the era across a two-hour variety show.
There will also be hits from The Beatles, The Hollies and Simon & Garfunkel. Don’t miss out on this fun, lighthearted celebration of the music of a bygone era.
Friday
Come see the Riverina’s young talent at the Wagga Theatre. Photo: Visit NSW.
Riverina Dance Festival
When: 29 May, 12:30 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way (off Tarcutta Street), Wagga
Cost: Tickets from $17 to $28.5 | Book online.
The Riverina Dance Festival gives the region’s students a chance to learn together, express themselves and test their limits on stage, promoting dance education to students by giving them a chance to perform at the Wagga Civic Theatre.
Students from Kindergarten to Year 12 will perform engaging pieces, showcasing passion, artistic talent and technical skills.
This is a great event for passionate lovers of dance as well as educators who want to get first-hand experience of this exciting opportunity offered to students in the Riverina.
An exciting musical program from the RCO. Photo: Humanitix.
An Evening with the Riverina Conservatorium Orchestra
When: 29 May, 7 to 9 pm
Where: St Johns Anglican Church, 12 Church St, Wagga
Cost: Tickets $15 | Book online.
The Riverina Conservatorium is holding a special concert this week, featuring a powerful finale of Camille Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78, with guest organist Enoch Fandrich bringing the towering sound to life.
Also in this Friday night’s program is Aaron Copland’s Variations on a Shaker Melody, a uniquely American classic, along with Sergei Prokofiev’s Montagues and Capulets from Romeo and Juliet, showcasing some of the most evocative music in ballet.
There will also be performances from the RCM Camerata, woodwind ensemble, and brass ensembles.
Saturday
Take in views of the lake and pick up a gift or two. Photo: Visit NSW.
Markets by the Lake
When: 30 May, 9 am
Where: Apex Park, 43 Eastlake Drive, Lake Albert, Wagga
Cost: Free entry.
Markets by the Lake turns the shores of Lake Albert into an extravaganza of handmade goods, clothing, collectables, locally grown produce, delicious food stalls and coffee.
There will be a lot to enjoy, with great gifts to buy for loved ones, pantry stuffers, delicious snacks on the day and a welcoming community atmosphere.
The Bee Gees come to life. Image: Albury Entertainment Centre Facebook.
Bee Gees Revival at the Albury Entertainment Centre
When: 30 May, 8 pm
Where: Albury Entertainment Centre, 525 Swift St, Albury
Cost: Tickets from $52 | Book online.
Bee Gees Revival is the country’s foremost tribute act to everyone’s favourite disco group.
This Saturday they’ll be performing all the classics, including Massachusetts, How Deep is Your Love, Spicks n Specks, To Love Somebody, More than a Woman, Night Fever, You Should be Dancing, Stayin’ Alive and more.
Over the past 10 years, the Bee Gees Revival has played more than 400 shows, selling out venues and leaving audiences brimming with nostalgia and excitement.
Don’t miss out on this exciting two-hour show at the Albury Entertainment Centre this Saturday.
Tuesday
Sport is for everyone and Wheelchair AFL ensures that everyone gets a chance at fitness and community. Photo: Visit Wagga.
Wheelchair AFL
When: 2 June, 5 to 6:30 pm
Where: Bolton Park Stadium, Morgan St, Wagga
Cost: Free | Register online.
Wheelchair AFL lets everyone, no matter their ability, take part in one of Australia’s favourite pastimes – sport. Aimed at inclusivity, fun and fitness, Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT hopes to bring the joy of the game to as many people as possible.
Learn new skills, meet new people and get active. All ages and levels of experience are welcome and equipment is provided.
