January: Eat, play, stay
27 Jan 2016
What have you got planned this month? From free movies to seafood festivals and Chinese New Year, here’s a round-up of fabulous events in January and February.
New South Wales
Celebrate the year of the monkey
During Chinese New Year, the Chinese Garden of Friendship in Darling Harbour will host a beautiful night of chamber music performed by musicians from China, who will collaborate with local artists on stage.
DATE: 13-14 February, 2016
WHERE: Chinese Garden of Friendship, Pier Street, Darling Harbour, NSW, 2000
TICKETS: $65 each
Tasmania
An afternoon on the green
Lovers of golf will enjoy viewing this senior ranking event, where the players are all aged 55 years and over. It’s conducted by Golf Tasmania.
DATE: 10-12 February
WHERE: Mowbray Golf Club, Launceston
VISIT: http://www.golftasmania.org.au/eventdisplay/mens-tasmanian-senior-amateur/9792
South Australia
Giddy up
Enjoy the glamour of the races at the carnival, which will be broadcast live around the country. There will also be great activities for the little ones, such as a kid-friendly sports zone which will provide activities such as face painting, soccer, cricket, relays and parachute games.
DATE: 20 February 2016
WHERE: Kangaroo Island Racecourse Playford Highway and Hog Bay Road Intersection
TICKETS: $20
VISIT: http://www.kiracingclub.com.au/
Western Australia
A great catch
Enjoy a beautiful summer’s day by the water indulging in a seafood feast during this two-day event. The festival will feature delicious wine and seafood tastings, a fresh seafood market, live cooking demonstrations, a festival village with food stalls, kids’ activities and masterclasses with celebrity chefs.
DATE: 27-28 February 2016
WHERE: Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, Mews Road, Fremantle, Western Australia 6160
VISIT: http://www.fremantleseafoodfestival.com.au
Victoria
Hey there Georgy Girl
Chronicling the life and times of legendary Australian band, The Seekers, Georgy Girl is filled with great hits such as I’ll Never Find Another You, The Carnival is Over and I am Australian.
DATE: Now until 6 March
WHERE: Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne
TICKETS: Various
VISIT: http://www.georgygirlthemusical.com
Australian Capital Territory
An afternoon at the movies
The National Portrait Gallery is hosting a free screening of French movie, Lola Montes this month (with subtitles). Know as the most expensive European film ever made, it tells the scandalous tale of the real-life celebrated Irish dancer. There is no charge, but donations are welcome.
DATE: 30 January
WHEN: 3.30pm
WHERE: National Portrait Gallery
VISIT: http://www.portrait.gov.au/calendar/lola-montes/1134
Northern Territory
It’s time to party
Four-time ARIA-award winner Guy Sebastian is hitting Darwin to perform some of his greatest hits and new songs from his forthcoming album.
DATE: 9 February
WHERE: Darwin Entertainment Centre
TICKETS: $88
VISIT: http://www.yourcentre.com.au/#!/events/736/
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