Strong Like A Girl
Self defence
Learn a new skill and raise money to help victims of domestic and family violence. An initiative of the Tamworth Domestic & Family Violence Committee. Tamworth Sports Dome. Saturday, May 29, 9am and 11am. $12 per person. Toickets www.eventbrite.com.au/e/strong-like-a-girl-self-defence-class-tickets-152619913269.
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The Rock Show
Book now
The last project of the late Jon English, this live music show features classic Oz rock from the '60s, '70s and '80s, played by the multi-talented Trilogy of Rock band. Just try and stop yourself dancing along all night. May 29, 8pm. Capitol Theatre. Adults $49, pensioners $45. Tickets evtam.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/620.
Appleton Ladies' Potato Race
Live theatre
A sparkling, heart warming comedy about the clash of cultures when a country town is "invaded" by wealthy city slickers. Capitol Theatre, June 1. Tickets $51 to $21, from evtam.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/3781.
Red Cross Currabubula Art Show
Exhibition
The 57th exhibition and sale will be held from May 27-30. Fri-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Tickets $10 per person, $15 per double. All proceeds used in the local area. For information visit www.currabubulashow.com.au.
Australian Haydn Ensemble
Coming up
The Australian Haydn Ensemble is well known for unearthing forgotten composers and rediscovery of unknown historical chamber versions of the classics. In this show they highlight two of the greats, Beethoven's Pastoral and Mozart's Haffner Serenade, along with a melancholic and moving string sextet by Boccherini. Capitol Theatre, June 9. Tickets evtam.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/8111.
Sydney Dance Company
Looking ahead
The Sydney Dance Company will perform accompanied by the Australian String Quartet in Rafael Bonachela's newest creation, the full-length Impermanence. A visceral and thrilling exploration of the juxtaposition of beauty and devastation. Saturday, June 12, 8pm. Tickets at evtam.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/3783.
The Dressmaker
Exhibit + Plan Ahead
If you've seen the movie, now catch the costumes. The sumptuous haute couture of The Dressmaker was a key plot twist, with award-winning designer Marion Boyce creating looks for Kate Winslet, Liam Hemsworth, Hugo Weaving and the rest of the cast. Who can forget the transformation of Sarah Snook's character into a swan? The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition, Tamworth Regional Gallery, 466 Peel St, Tamworth, May 22-July 25. Free
Calling all knitters
Calling all knitters, crocheters, spinners, weavers, embroiderers, sewers, weavers. The Saturday Yarners will be gathering share crafts and ideas, have a cup of tea and a chat on Saturday (as the name implies) at the Tamworth Craft Shed, Marius Street. 10am to 1pm.
WTTC Seniors Tournament
This weekend
The 20th WTTC Seniors Tournament will be held on May 29 and 30 from 8.30am at the John Parsons Tennis Centre, Gidley Street, West Tamworth. Round-robin doubles events for men and women aged 30+ in different age brackets and rating levels.
Manilla Vintage Machinery Rally
Plan ahead
A two-day display of vintage machinery - tractors, vehicles, stationary engines, tools and gadgets - at the Manilla Showground. Street parade Saturday morning, on-site demonstrations. Saturday and Sunday, June 12 and 13, from 9am. $5 entry, $2 kids, under five free.
Dance for Cancer
Long lunch
A long lunch fund raiser for Dance For Cancer will be held at the Tangaratta Vineyard on Sunday, June 27. The day will include two courses, with bar facilities and live entertainment. A free courtesy bus will run from Gunnedah. Noon to 3.30pm Book at events.humanitix.com/stars-of-tamworth-long-lunch.
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