Brave the cold and see Jack perform in Cooma. Photo: Jack Biilmann/Facebook.
The temperature might be dropping, but that’s no reason to spend all your time indoors under the covers!
This week will see the opening of an exhibition from members of the Young Society of Artists Inc., titled Feathers, Fur, Scale & Skin.
Music fans will be keen to hear Jack Biilmann on Friday, who will be in Cooma as part of a tour for his latest album, supported by Kalus Tietz. The following day will also see the last performance of Shakespeare’s sonnets in a series by Dr Kai Jensen, as well as another blast from the past via a ghost hunt inside the Old Gundagai Gaol.
If you’re after something less paranormal, there is a pride picnic and a yarn and fibre festival in Goulburn this weekend. The Batemans Bay Community Picnic is also set to make its return for June, while Friday will see volunteers and supporters of Goulburn Community Garden gather to mark its tenth birthday.
Multiple days
Keen to hear some of Shakespeare’s poetry (and learn about the Elizabethan context)? This is your last chance. Photo: Bega Valley Shire Library/Facebook.
Love, Jealousy and Mortality – Performances of Shakespeare’s Sonnets
When: 3 June to 24 June, 10:30 am to 11:30 am (performance); 11:30 am to 12:30 pm (discussion)
Where: Tura Marrang Library, 15 Tura Beach Drive, Tura Beach
Cost: Free entry
Over four Saturdays, people have been treated to performances of Shakespeare’s sonnets recited from memory by Dr Kai Jensen. The series of performances is coming to an end this Saturday, meaning this is your last chance to hear some live poetry and to learn about the broader Elizabethan context. People are asked to arrive five minutes early.
Animals of all kinds are the focus of this exhibition. Photo: Young Society of Artists Inc/Facebook.
Feathers, Fur, Scale & Skin exhibition
When: 24 June to 4 August, open seven days
Where: Young Visitor Information Centre, 55 Lovell Street, Young
Cost: Free entry
Animals of all descriptions will be the focus of this exhibition from members of the Young Society of Artists. The exhibition will begin with an official opening and morning tea from 11 am on Saturday (24 June).
Kasey Chambers is a name many country music fans know – and she’s coming to the regions for three shows. Photo: Kasey Chambers/Facebook.
Kasey Chambers tour
When: (In the regions) 23 June to 25 June, various times
Where: Tallagandra Hill Winery, 1692 Murrumbateman Road, Gundaroo; Tilba Valley Winery and Ale House, 947 Old Highway, Corunna
Cost: $110 each to be sold in groups of four or more (Tallagandra Hill Winery) or $76.50 (Tilba Valley Winery and Ale House); tickets are available for each venue online
As part of her longer tour across several states and territories, singer-songwriter Kasey Chambers is stopping by south-east New South Wales for several shows. Country music fans can snap up the opportunity to hear her perform in Gundaroo and Corunna at two well known venues in the region.
Friday
Klaus Tietz will be supporting Jack Biilmann at this show as part of the tour for Jack’s new album. Photo: Jack Biilmann/Facebook.
Divided Mind album launch
When: 23 June, 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Where: Cooma Little Theatre, Monaro Avenue, Cooma
Cost: $26.09, tickets available via Eventbrite
Jack Biilmann has teamed up with Klaus Tietz for a show as part of his album launch tour. Jack’s latest album is Divided Mind, following his 2021 album, Full Circle. The EP saw each song recorded in one live take. Music fans can gather to hear the man behind the new album, which combines blues, rock, folk and country music, according to the eventbrite page for the show.
Ten years of effort have gone into this garden – and the team behind it want to recognise everyone’s hard work. Photo: Heda Pearsall/Facebook.
Goulburn Community Garden 10-year anniversary celebrations
When: 23 June, 10 am to 1 pm
Where: Goulburn Community Garden in the grounds of the Uniting Church, 43 Goldsmith Street, Goulburn
Cost: Free entry
If you can brave the early winter chill, make sure to stop by this community garden as they mark their tenth anniversary. The group will be celebrating with tours of the site and a tree planting to serve as a reminder of the milestone for years to come. To make sure no one goes hungry, the group will also be providing a morning tea (and we hear the conversation over cups of tea is excellent).
Saturday
Brave the winter cold (and the ghosts) if you dare. Photo: Humanitix.
Old Gundagai Ghost Hunt
When: 24 June, 8 pm to 10:30 pm
Where: Old Gundagai Gaol, U159 Sheridan Street, Gundagai
Cost: $75, available via Humanitix
If you’re in the mood for something spooky, this is an event to check out! Built in 1859 following the 1852 flood, the gaol was designed by architect Alexander Dawson. Along with equipment and professional paranormal investigators, this is one chance to explore the site (and make contact with some spirits if you’re brave enough). This is intended for those aged 16 and above, and runs for two and a half hours.
Sunday
Members of the LGBTIQ+ community and allies are invited to come along for a picnic with an important message. Photo: Queerly There/Facebook.
Family Pride (Indoor) Picnic
When: 25 June, 11:30 am to 4 pm
Where: Hume Conservatorium, 160 Bourke Street, Goulburn
Cost: Free entry
Organised by Queerly There, this is a picnic focused on equality and inclusion. There will be performances from Leider Theatre, as well as face painting to keep everyone entertained. Bring a picnic basket to share with family and friends, and wear something bright, colourful and rainbow to celebrate.
The stop in Lancefield, shown above, is one of several across Australia. Photo: All About Fire and Yarn Festival/Facebook.
All About Fibre and Yarn Festival
When: 25 June, 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Goulburn North Public School, 1 Union Street, Goulburn
Cost: $2 donation on entry
The festival is making its New South Wales stop in Goulburn to raise money for the maternity ward at Goulburn Base Hospital and local charity efforts. If you’re a crafty person (or you’ve ever been curious as to what goes into making something), this will be the place to be. Meet the makers of items made from all kinds of wool and check out their hard work.
Batemans Bay Community Picnic volunteers Adrian Farrant, Sofia Keady, Paul Lombo, Cheryl Lombo, Trish Evans and Oliver Haas are the team behind the monthly event. Photo: Sofia Keady.
Batemans Bay Community Picnic
When: The last Sunday of each month (25 June), from 12:30 pm
Where: Clyde Street barbecue area (opposite Se7en Cafe)
Cost: Free entry and no bookings required
This community picnic looks to bring people together, with a focus on friendship. After pandemic restrictions eased, Batemans Bay woman Sofia Keady was inspired to create the event when she saw people in her community were struggling – some with the cost of food and others with feelings of loneliness. She decided to offer a solution to both problems by creating a monthly picnic to bring people together and keep them fed.