July: Eat, Play, Stay
22 Jul 2016
Looking for something fun to do in the next couple of months? From a delicious truffle festival to a touching art exhibition and an astronomy workshop, here’s our pick of what’s on around Australia.
Australian Capital Territory
The Truffle Festival
It’s time to harvest the black winter truffle. The Truffle Festival runs over 12 weeks offering truffle hunts, cooking classes, fine dining, wine tastings and more.
Date: 1 June to 31 August
Where: Various
Tickets: Various
Northern Territory
Darwin Festival
Over 40 years since Cyclone Tracy destroyed Darwin, the city celebrates its revival and community. Singer Sarah Blasko opens the festival on 4 August, welcoming 18 days of art, music, dining, Indigenous culture and community events across the city.
Date: 4 to 21 August
Where: Various
Tickets: Various
South Australia
Wish me luck: Honouring our WWII veterans
As part of the South Australian Living Artists’ exhibitions, you can honour those who served for Australia in WWII. This exhibition displays photographic portraits of surviving South Australian service men and women.
Date: 9 July to 11 September
Where: Flinders University City Gallery
Tickets: Free
Western Australia
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
Follow the story of Grusha, the peasant girl and Judge Azdak, the corrupt and comedic judge. Black Swan collaborates with the National Theatre of China to recreate one of Bertolt Brecht’s most famous plays.
Date: 30 July to 14 August
Where: Heath Ledger Theatre
Tickets: From $32.50
Tasmania
A night in the sky
Fancy losing yourself in the stars? Learn all about space and its many wonders at this three-day event. With lectures, telescope workshops and Sci-Fi shows, Ulverstone’s geographical placing offers great views of the night sky.
Date: 12 to 14 August
Where: 14 Patrick Street, Ulverstone
Tickets: Various
New South Wales
Views of Landscape
Different artists interpret their subjects in different ways. The Views of Landscape exhibition is a unique display of landscape artworks from a variety of artists including Arthur Streeton, Margaret Olley, Adrian Feint and more. The works draw their inspiration from the land, sea and city.
Date: 24 June – 18 September
Where: New England Regional Arts Museum
Tickets: Free
Victoria
Laughter is the best medicine
Watch comedic genius Billy Crystal perform as he returns to Australia in what is sure to be an incredible show. Special guest Andrew Denton joins Crystal to bring more insights, laughter and fun.
Date: 1 to 4 August
Where: Arts Centre Melbourne, State Theatre
Tickets: From $109.90
Queensland
Multicultural Festival
Spend a day enjoying the many cultures of Australia. Experience performances representing over 40 nationalities as well as a range of food, art and activities.
Date: 7 August
Where: Southport Broadwater Parklands
Tickets: Free
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