Animal Antics
- Until Sunday May 26, Gallery on Track, 2 Blackshaw Road. Free entry. Ph 4822 7889
Varied works created in many mediums - pastel, colored pencil, oil, scratch board and printing techniques - by artists Gillian Baldock and Michelle Giles.
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Aftermath of WWI
- Sunday May 19, 2pm to 4pm at Mulwaree High School Remembrance Museum, McDermott Drive. Ph: 4821 2587. Admission: Gold coin donation.
The Remembrance Museum contains militaria from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts right back to the New Zealand Maori War, fought in the mid-19th century. The theme focuses on returning troops, the Spanish influenza pandemic: 'the aftermath of war'.
un:Seen
- Opening Friday May 17 to June 29, 6pm to 8pm, Goulburn Regional Art Gallery, 184 Bourke Street. Free, but donations appreciated. Hours: weekdays, 9am to 5pm; Saturday, noon to 4pm. Ph: 4823 4494
Using fibre as the allegory of the invisible hidden within, 'un:Seen' is the fourth exhibition by 20 of the Untethered Fibre Artists, with works that explore human interaction, impart a message and share a passion through imagery and meaning, in cloth and stitch, felted wool, print and paint.
Katthy Cavaliere
- Opening Friday May 17 to June 29, 6pm to 8pm, Goulburn Regional Art Gallery, 184 Bourke Street. Free, but donations appreciated. Hours: weekdays, 9am to 5pm; Saturday, noon to 4pm. Ph: 4823 4494
Works now in the permanent collection, 'Living Rag Doll' (2005), a performance work shot at Tony's New and Used Furniture in Verner Street; and 'Gaze of the Masked Philosopher' (2004), a photograph through the eyes of Goulburn's Big Merino, inspired three further works from Cavaliere.
Comedy for a Cause
- Friday May 17, 7pm for 8pm to 10.30pm, Goulburn Workers Club, enter via McKell Place. Tickets: $35 each via comedyforacause.net/tc-events/gdna. Show is 18+ only. Ph: 0475 059 565
A showcase of the Sydney and Melbourne International Comedy Festival, in support of Goulburn and District Netball Association, to raise funds to help representative teams compete at Junior and Senior State Titles in June/July.
Heirs
- Friday May 17, 7.30pm to 10.30pm, Goulburn Club, 19 Market Street. Free entry. Ph: 0407 240 635
Sydney based alt-indie band Heirs offer honest lyrics and acoustic driven tunes matched with sweet and soaring electric tones and warm three part harmonies.
Laggan Markets
- Saturday May 18, 9am to 1pm at the Memorial Hall. Telephone: 4837 3244
The Laggan Village Markets are held on the third Saturday of the month. Enjoy a Devonshire Tea or barbecue, lots of great local produce and arts and crafts.
Track Day Club
- Saturday May 18, 9am to 4pm, Wakefield Park, 4770 Braidwood Road. Cost: driver $265/second driver $60/passenger $25. See trackdayclub.com.au or ph 0438 642 622
Experience the exhilaration of high-performance driving in your car with Track Day Club Build confidence, improve driving skills, discover your car's potential, meet new people and most of all have fun. From novice to enthusiast to professional, everyone welcome.
Peculiar Occurrence
- Saturday May 18, 7.30pm to 10.30pm, Goulburn Club, 19 Market Street. free entry, bar open (18+). Ph 0407 240 635
Peculiar Occurrence is a rock band that plays rock, goth metal and classical cross. The members are: Charlotte Fouracre (violin), Liam King (vocals and guitar), Ethan Slattery (guitar), Wade Picker (bass), and Andrew Millar (drums).
Windellama Country Markets
- Sunday May 19, 9am to 1pm, Windellama hall and grounds, intersection of Windellama and Oallen Ford roads. Telephone: 4844 5214
Homemade jams, preserves and honey, pre-loved toys and tools, bric-a-brac, variety of plants, gourmet foods, toys, skin care and more. Held the third Sunday of the month.
Devonshire Tea
- Sunday May 19, 10am to 2pm, Riversdale historic homestead, 2 Twynam Drive. Ph 4821 4741 or 0409 953 859
Partake of refreshments including home baked scones in the unique character and grounds of an historic Goulburn icon. Indoor and outdoor seating. All proceeds going to the upkeep and restoration of this incredible National Trust property. Cost: $5, one scone/tea or coffee; $7, two scones/tea or coffee. Entrance fee for house and garden: $10 adult/$8 concession/$25 family. Children under 10, National Trust Members free.
Yarralaw Springs Wines
- Sunday May 19, 11am to 4pm, Yarralaw Springs Wines' Strawbale Winery, 133 Muffets Road, Quialigo. Free entry. Ph 4844 7188
Wine tours and tasting at Yarralaw, led by the winemaker. Why not spend some time to relax in the beautiful surroundings, and sample the estate-grown classic varieties produced in the unique strawbale winery, using organic practices. Take a picnic lunch and enjoys the views.
Sunday Music Sessions
- Sunday May 19, 1pm to 5pm at the Goulburn Club, 19 Market Street. Telephone: 4821 2043. Free entry.
Every Sunday, join a friendly bunch to share some music and singing on the veranda or by the fire. Join in or listen and enjoy. 1pm, Australiana; 3pm, Americana.
Goulburn Greyhounds
- Tuesday May 21, Grace-Millsom Function Centre, 47 Braidwood Road. Ph 4821 4465
Goulburn Greyhound Racing Club is the showpiece of greyhound racing in southern NSW with first-class amenities including an elevated viewing area. TAB racing occurs most Tuesday afternoons throughout the year. Bar, kiosk, function rooms, and indoor betting pavilion.
Young Zimmy Fest
- Thursday May 23, 7pm to 10pm, Goulburn Club, 19 Market Street. Free entry, bar open (18+). Ph 0407 240 635
A Bob Dylan-themed evening of musical entertainment with local high school students.
Zimmy Fest
- Friday May 24, 7.30pm to late, Goulburn Club (Durack Room), 19 Market Street. Free entry, bar open (18+). Ph 0407 240 635
The annual celebration of the music, poetry, songs and genius of Bob Dylan is on again and on the occasion its being held on his 78th birthday. The night features several local performers presenting their interpretation of songs from the wealth of works by Dylan over the years.
Volunteer Expo
- Friday May 24, 10am to 1pm, Goulburn Community Centre, 155 Auburn Street. If you're an organisation and would like to register to attend, call Julianne Salway, expo coordinator, on 4823 4448 or email volunteer@goulburn.nsw.gov.au. Stall numbers are limited.
The annual Goulburn Volunteer Expo will be held during National Volunteer Week on Friday May 24. Find out how you can support your local community through volunteering to make new friends, learn new skills, or support a particular cause. Organisations attending include: The Red Cross; Riversdale/National Trust; Celebrate Goulburn Group; St Saviour's Cathedral; Mulwaree High School Remembrance Museum; Goulburn Mulwaree Council; State Emergency Services; Meals on Wheels; Goulburn Multi-Cultural Centre; Cystic Fibrosis Goulburn & District; Goulburn City Lions Club; FROGS/Landcare; Growing Abilities; and St John Ambulance.
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Motor Race Championship - Round 3
- Saturday-Sunday, May 25-26, 9am to 5pm both days, Wakefield Park, 4770 Braidwood Road, Tirrannaville. Cost: adults $20, under 16s free. Ph 4822 2811
Witness the best NSW and ACT competitors clash for the 25th anniversary meeting at Wakefield Park. Categories include: SuperSport Cars; Production Sports; Production Touring; Improved Production Under/Over 2 Litres; Formula Vee; Formula Ford; Formula Cars; Sports Sedans.
Markets on Bourke
- Saturday May 25, 9am to 1pm, George Simes Memorial Scout Centre, corner of Bourke and Addison streets. Free entry. Ph 0429 602 597
Markets on Bourke is an established market selling a variety of items: Craft ; Garden equipment; Clothes; Books; Produce; Tools; Bric-a-brac; Furniture; Toys; and Plants, all at low prices. Held on the fourth Saturday of each month.
150 years of railway in Goulburn
- Saturday-Sunday, May 25-26, in and around Goulburn Railway Station, 171 Sloane Street. Ph Terrence Carpenter, 0427 152 100
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the railway into Goulburn. Guest of honour will be Margaret Beazley AO QC, Governor of NSW. A significant activity will be the arrival of a special steam loco (3526) hauled train into Goulburn at 12.30pm on the Saturday; a display of photographs and memorabilia; a tree planting; and the burial of a 'time capsule'.
Goulburn Railway Sesquicentenary Ball
- Saturday May 25, 7.30pm to 11.30pm, St Saviour's Hall, 170 Bourke Street. Cost: $60/$55/$50 per person, via trybooking.com or Carol James Real Estate, 126 Auburn Street. Contact 4884 4214 or goulburnrailwayball@gmail.com
A ball with Victorian dances up to the present. All dances will be called by experienced dance callers and the music will be provided by the 20+ musicians of the Heritage Ensemble. A light supper is included in three separate breaks during the night.
2nd Annual 65 Roses Charity Dinner
- Saturday May 25, from 6.30pm, Goulburn Workers Club (enter via McKell Place). Tickets: $50 per person, available from the Goulburn Workers Club. Queries: Sylvana on 4822 7945 or Peta on 0447 798 123.
After the success of last year's inaugural event, Cystic Fibrosis - Goulburn & District is once again hosting the 65 Roses Charity Dinner. The night will include: a two-course meal, auction and silent auction, fun and games, and entertainment by Amanda Hancock plus local band 'The Morning After'. A wonderful night out to raise money for an important cause.
Poultry Auction
- Sunday May 26, 9am sharp for auction (penning closes 8am sharp), Poultry Pavilion, Goulburn Showground (Gate 6), Braidwood Road. Free entry. Queries re purchases/transport: 0407 402 053
The Goulburn Poultry Fanciers' Society poultry auctions average 80+ vendors and 100+ buyers with more than 1000 fowl in more than 500 pens. The extensive range varies but generally includes a selection of soft-feather, hard-feather, standard, bantam, waterfowl, pure bred, rare, cross breeds, guinea fowl, peafowl, turkeys, pheasants and other bird breeds such as quail, parrots and finches, plus sale of equipment such as incubators, feeders and carry boxes.
Open & Steaming
- Sunday May 26, 10am to 3pm, Goulburn's Historic Waterworks Museum, Marsden Weir, off Fitzroy Street. Entry by donation. Ph 4823 4448 or 4823 4492
See Goulburn's original 1883 steam beam engine used to supply the city's water; take a tour of the Pumphouse Museum and historic Waterworks; see the 130-year-old Appleby Beam Engine and Hick Hargreaves Corliss Valve Engine under steam; enjoy lunch, morning tea or afternoon tea (refreshments available or bring your own).
Harness Racing
- Monday May 27, gates open at noon, Grace Millsom Function Centre, Goulburn Recreation Area, Braidwood Road. Free entry. Ph 0458 013 399
The Goulburn Harness Racing Club provides exciting racing action on a premier racing circuit. Spectator facilities onsite include bar and viewing area, undercover and outdoors.
Paint Pinot: Pegasus
- Tuesday May 28, 6pm to 9pm, Astor Hotel, 93 Auburn Street. Cost: $65 via paintpinot.com.au/public-events. Ph 0407 224 452
Paint Pinot is a fun and creative experience that brings people together over an easel and a glass of something delicious. No experience required, just a willingness to give it a go!
Hudsons Circus
- Wednesday May 29 to Sunday June 2, show times vary, Workers Club Arena, Hume Street. Tickets: $15 to $60, book via seatadvisor.com. Ph 0458 483 766
A two-hour traditional circus with a modern twist, featuring '"edge of your seat daredevils, hilarious clowns and beautiful animal acts" in a fast-paced show.
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