Things to do in the regions this week (17 - 23 January)

Looking to learn about modern Australian cultural touchstones? Maybe you’re after rides and games at a summer fair? Maybe a painting session? The regions have got it all this January and there’s something for all ages – events to excite, events to relax, events to educate, it’s all here. See the best that the regions have to offer below.

Multiple Days

Moruya Summer Fair

When: 17 and 18 January, 4 to 10 pm
Where: Riverside Park, Moruya
Cost: $2 event entry, unlimited kids rides for $40.

Prizes, games, food and rides are here at the Moruya Summer Fair. Get keen for a weekend of laughs and thrills, with live music providing a backdrop as you have fun with the whole family. Young ones will love the variety of games, jumping castles and rides, while adults can sit back and eat some great food from the diverse range of gourmet food and dessert trucks available on-site. Chill out, enjoy the fun, or get competitive and see who can bag the most impressive prize.

Friday

Triple J’s Hottest 100 with Tom Clarke

When: 17 January, 6 to 8 pm
Where: Goulburn Mulwaree Library, 184-194 Bourke Street, Goulburn
Cost: Tickets $5.

Writer and comedian Tom Clarke delves into the history of a modern Australian tradition, the Triple J Hottest 100 countdown. Clarke will be giving a talk on his new book detailing the cultural, social and of course musical impacts of the Hottest 100 over the past three decades. After the talk, drinks and nibbles will make the rounds as your knowledge is tested with a game of trivia about the Hottest 100. Copies of Clarke’s book are available for sale and signing on the day.

Saturday

The Day She Stole The Sun – Documentary Premiere

When: 18 January, 6:30 pm
Where: Cobargo Bushfire Resilience Centre
Cost: Entry is free with tickets available at the door.

Bemboka filmmaker Jimmy Logue and his production company Crewcible are debuting their documentary The Day She Stole The Sun at the Cobargo Bushfire Resilience Centre. The filmmaker’s purpose was to shift the focus of media attention on the effect of the Black Summer bushfires on Cobargo from a story of tragedy to one of education. By centralising what the community has learnt from the natural disaster rather than what was lost, Logue hopes to change people’s perspectives on the fires. A Q&A session with the filmmakers will follow the film and viewers will get a chance to ask about this amazing documentary that won the People’s Choice Award at the Far South Film Festival in August.

Derryth and Dino at Yazzbar

When: 18 January, 8 to 11 pm
Where: 81-85 Comur Street, Yass
Cost: Free.

Spend Saturday humming along to Derryth and Dino at Yazzbar performing classic covers while you sit back and relax or get up and dance along. Yazzbar is a local favourite, always proudly serving local wines and putting on local talent as often as it can.

Live & Loud at the One-ee featuring Dean Abbott

When: 18 January, 8 to 11 pm
Where: One Tree Inn, Evans Road, Tuross Head
Cost: Free.

The One Tree Inn welcomes Dean Abbott for a night of chill, laid-back performance. Inspired by artists like Jack Johnson, Abbott’s music is all about the small moments in life worth celebrating. His focus on solid melodies and positive vibes makes it the perfect backdrop for a relaxed Saturday at your local pub, where the atmosphere is already great to begin with. Sit back and tune in to some quality live entertainment and enjoy the inn’s great pub food and beer on tap.

Sunday

Tipsy Frida Paint & Sip Bodalla

When: 19 January, 1 to 3 pm
Where: 81 Princes Hwy, Bodalla
Cost: $65 per person.

This quirky paint-and-sip activity comes with a complimentary drink on the day, with Mexican food, treats and cocktails available for sale. Enjoy your bevvies in the shaded courtyard of the 6 & Out licensed cafe, where you’ll get to flex your artistic muscles without having to worry about the clean-up as art materials are provided and the cleaning and packing up is taken care of so you can focus on creating your masterpiece under the guidance of a local art teacher. This event is open to complete amateurs as well as pros who want to paint in a relaxed environment with great company.

Illusionist Anthony Street at the Batemans Bay Pavilions

When: 19 January, 2 to 4 pm
Where: Batemans Bay Pavilions, 12 Vesper St, Batemans Bay
Cost: $39 – $45.

Prepare yourself as illusionist Anthony Street defies logic and common sense, creating impossibilities before your very eyes, combined with his act’s signature spectacle and charisma. It’s a show you won’t want to miss. All ages are welcome. Kids will sit stunned and they won’t get an explanation from the parents. Let the mystery take over your imagination and spend the rest of the night puzzling over just how he did it. The show is packed with surprises and interactive moments; young ones may even find themselves becoming part of the magic.

Thursday

Braidwood Book Fair

When: January 23, 9 am to 4 pm
Where: Wallace Street, Braidwood
Cost: Free.

The Braidwood National Theatre hosts the book fair, offering a bounty of books ripe for hunting. Come see what you can find – there’s bound to be something that’ll strike your fancy, with thousands of books, including a children’s book section, DVDs, puzzles, records, CDs and other treasures. It’s a great way to reduce waste too. Why go out and pay full price for something new when there’s a perfectly good used copy of it waiting for you?