Narooma’s Boats Afloat Festival is back this year. Photo: Narooma Boats Afloat Facebook.
There’s heaps going on across the regions this week, with festivals, art exhibitions, live music, tribute acts and art workshops on offer.
The Narooma Boats Afloat Festival gives the public the chance to check out beautiful wooden vessels from mariners and small boat enthusiasts. There will also be a live jazz band.
And two great live music tribute acts come to Queanbeyan and Goulburn, playing the best music from Elton John and Roy Orbison.
Check out these events and much more in our weekly list of all the best attractions happening in the regions.
Multiple Days
Check out some landscapes, wildlife portraits and immersive installations. Image: What’s On Eurobodalla.
Art exhibition: Landscapes of the Wild
When: 31 October to 2 November, during normal gallery hours
Where: Mechanics Institute, 13 Page Street, Moruya
Cost: Free.
Landscapes of the Wild shows off the works of local artists Bessie Nunes and Josephine Best-McMahon, whose artworks invite viewers on a journey through Australia’s natural landscapes.
This exhibition celebrates the country’s natural diversity with immersive installations, and paintings depicting landscapes, flora and fauna through wildlife portraits. These works aim to help viewers deepen their appreciation for the natural world and inspire them to preserve the natural beauty in our country, especially on the coast.
Mariners and boat enthusiasts show off their classic boats this weekend. Photo: Narooma Boats Afloat.
Narooma Traditional Boat Festival
When: 1 November, 1 pm and 2 November, 10 to 11 am
Where: Marina, 30 Riverside Dr, Narooma
Cost: Free to spectate.
The annual Narooma Boats Afloat Festival is back. The mariners encourage the public to spend some time checking out their vessels as they sit docked at the marina while a jazz band provides the background music. On Sunday, the community will gather for the grand parade of boats, where enthusiasts will be able to show off their traditional wooden vessels in a procession on the water.
Friday
Head to the Tumut River Brewing Co for some NSW country music and local beer. Photo: Visit Wagga Wagga.
Amber Kenny Live at Tumut River Brewing Co.
When: 31 October, 7 to 10 pm
Where: Tumut, 1/5 Capper St, Tumut
Cost: Free.
Amber Kenny is an award-winning musician from the Southern Highlands, renowned for her captivating melodies and raw, authentic lyrics.
Kenny is coming to the Tumut River Brewing Company as part of her tour of NSW, performing music from her storied career. Don’t miss out on this chance to hear music from an artist quickly becoming an icon in the NSW country music scene.
Music from the great Elton John at the Goulburn Performing Arts Centre. Image: Goulburn Performing Arts Centre.
Rocketman – On Reflection Tour at the Goulburn Performing Arts Centre
When: 31 October, 8 to 10 pm
Where: Goulburn Performing Arts Centre, 163 Auburn Street, Goulburn
Cost: Tickets are $69 | Book online.
Performer Greg Andrew embodies the great Elton John like no one else, with a faithful and skilful recreation of the talent of one of the most memorable performers of our age.
Andrew has performed at the world’s largest tribute music festival, TRIBFEST, and he has built up a reputation with a rich touring history all over the world, bringing the music of Elton John to more than half a million people in more than 30 countries.
Andrew and his seven-piece band will perform the best of Elton John across two hours, with songs such as Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Bennie And The Jets, Candle In The Wind, Philadelphia Freedom, Daniel and I’m Still Standing.
Saturday
Sharpen your drawing skills this weekend. Image: eventbrite.
Life Drawing Group at the Basil Sellers Exhibition Centre
When: 1 November, 1 to 3 pm
Where: Basil Sellers Exhibition Centre, Vulcan Street, Moruya
Cost: Tickets are $20 | Book online.
The Basil Sellers Exhibition Centre hosts life drawing this weekend, giving artists a chance to hone their skills.
Take your sketchbook, some charcoals, pencils or ink and try your hand at drawing one of the most elusive and difficult subjects in art, with both nude and clothed models.
Don’t miss out on live music at the Steampacket Hotel. Photo: Steampacket Hotel.
Flock Of Haircuts – Live at the Steampacket Hotel
When: 1 November, 5 pm
Where: The Steampacket Hotel, 963 Kings Highway, Nelligen
Cost: Free.
Flock of Haircuts is a four-piece retro rock band that brings music from the 80s back to life.
With an emphasis on Aussie rock, Flock of Haircuts has built a great reputation for their vibrant shows and their great energy on stage. Don’t miss out on this chance to hear some classic Aussie tunes.
And it’s all set in the Steampacket’s beer garden, providing the perfect backdrop to a cruisy weekend.
Sunday
A Roy Orbison tribute act comes to GPAC. Image: Goulburn Performing Arts Centre.
The Roy Orbison Story at the Goulburn Performing Arts Centre
When: 2 November, 2 to 3:40 pm
Where: Goulburn Performing Arts Centre, 163 Auburn Street, Goulburn
Cost: Tickets from $67.50 to $69.50 | Book online.
This theatrical performance is a tribute to the late Roy Orbison, celebrating his music, his uniquely powerful voice and the life he led. Mark Shelley, playing the titular role, has the vocal range and the tone to faithfully and respectfully recreate the stage presence of Orbison to such a degree that you’ll believe you’re seeing the real deal. Come along and experience the best of Orbison, presented with the passion and skill that such a performer deserves.
This show’s songs include Only the Lonely, Running Scared, Sweet Dream Baby, Candy Man, Blue Bayou, In Dreams and many more.
Tuesday
Celebrate the race that stops the nation. Photo: Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council.
Melbourne Cup Day at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
When: 4 November, 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Royal Hotel Queanbeyan, 85 Monaro Street, Queanbeyan
Cost: Free.
Head to the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan to celebrate the Melbourne Cup races with live racing on the big screens, best dressed competitions and a bistro menu with Cup day specials and signature cocktails.
The winner of the Best Dressed Competition wins a personal chef experience with a curated meal valued at $500.
Don’t miss out on celebrating Melbourne Cup Day in luxury. Image: What’s On Eurobodalla.
Melbourne Cup at the Catalina Club
When: 4 November, noon to 6:30 pm
Where: Catalina Club, Batemans Bay, 154 Beach Rd, Batemans Bay
Cost: Tickets from $90 to $120 | Book online.
Celebrate the race that stops the country at the Catalina Club. It’s set to be a great day with a DJ set from BeachBar Swing, chef-crafted canapes throughout the day, flowing sparkling wine, beer and champagne for those who buy the VIP package.
Dress to the nines, watch the races on the big screens and enjoy a great day out with drinks and chef-made delicacies.
