whats-on, whats on, warrnambool, south-west
NATURE: The free Nature Weaving in the Gardens activity lets children create their own Nature Loom using sticks and string. Session times run from 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm, children are required to bring four sticks in a similar size. CARNIVAL: Warrnambool's seaside carnival is ready to welcome patrons with a stack of rides including Australia's biggest travelling ghost train and new dodgem cars. GAMING: One Day Studios has one hour sessions for children up to the age of 15 to experience virtual reality. To book this unique experience head to onedaystudios.org.au GOLF: Warrnambool East Rotary Club's hole-in-one competition has returned for its 13th year next to the city's skate park. Running until January 26 with the competition ending with the final shoot off to win the black Kia Picanto. Head down to support the club's biggest fundraiser for the year. EXHIBITION: Margaret Olley is one of Australia's most popular artists and this exhibition highlights her lifelong passion for painting interiors and still life. The show at the Hamilton Gallery runs until January 31. TENNIS: Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Tennis Club is hosting the three-day Inter-Regional Country Championships. EXHIBITION: The Merri View Gallery's exhibition celebrates the city's history in it's theme 'Warrnambool Past, Present and Future'. The gallery is open daily from January 9-24 from noon to 4pm. SCREENING: The outdoor cinema at Lake Pertobe features Scoob! at 3.30pm and The Goonies at 5.30pm. Grab your picnic rug, deck chairs and settle in for a fun movie event with family and friends. STORY TIME: The Story Book Nature Trails and Big Nature Loom brings a love of stories and nature to Lake Pertobe. The free guided sessions begin from 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm. CREATIVE WORKSHOP: Warrnambool Art Gallery will become a creative hub for children as Melbourne's National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) sets up camp for a week of workshops. Family Drawing with Alice Oehr takes place from 10:30am at the WAG's dedicated children's gallery. Bookings essential via eventbrite.com.au/o/the-warrnambool-art-gallery-14483395012 ON SHOW: The Warrnambool and District Historical Vehicle Club's annual display begins at 9am at Lake Pertobe. Head down to peruse around 100 interest cars, motorbikes and trucks. MARKET: Warrnambool's showgrounds will hold its weekly undercover market from 8am to 1pm. MUSIC: A very intimate Sunday garden show with Romy Vager (solo) of RVG will be held at The Dart and Marlin. Doors at 5pm with support from BILL CREATIVE WORKSHOP: Warrnambool Art Gallery will become a creative hub for children as Melbourne's National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) sets up camp for a week of workshops. Silly Sketches with Kenny Pittock takes place from 10:30am at the WAG's dedicated children's gallery. Bookings essential via eventbrite.com.au/o/the-warrnambool-art-gallery-14483395012 CHAMPIONS: City Memorial Bowls Club will host the 2020 State Champions Week from January 10 to 15. MURAL PROJECT: Artist in residence Sinead Murphy is creating public art on the shipping container in Lake Pertobe. Pop in for a chat between 12-4pm. CREATIVE WORKSHOP: Warrnambool Art Gallery will become a creative hub for children as Melbourne's National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) sets up camp for a week of workshops. Moko Moko Park Puppet Show with Misaki Kawai takes place from 10:30am at the WAG's dedicated children's gallery. Bookings essential via eventbrite.com.au/o/the-warrnambool-art-gallery-14483395012 KITE SHOW: Join professional kite flyers Jo and Ricky Baker at Lake Pertobe from 2pm and check out some big kites in the sky and maybe even pick up a kite of your own. SCREENING: The outdoor cinema at Lake Pertobe features The Secret Life of Pets 2 at 4pm and Fisherman's Friends at 6pm. Grab your picnic rug, deck chairs and settle in for a fun movie event with family and friends. MUSIC: Spend your Wednesday afternoons this summer relaxing on the Flagstaff Hill wharf listening to solo performers and group acts of all ages and abilities. Free entry to the wharf after 2.30pm. CREATIVE WORKSHOP: Warrnambool Art Gallery will become a creative hub for children as Melbourne's National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) sets up camp for a week of workshops. Perfecting Compositions for sketches and photography with Lucy Roleff takes place from 10:30am at the WAG's dedicated children's gallery. Bookings essential via eventbrite.com.au/o/the-warrnambool-art-gallery-14483395012 Have you signed up to The Standard's daily newsletter and breaking news emails? You can register below and make sure you are up to date with everything that's happening in the south-west.
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January 7 2021 - 4:45PM
What's On: Creativity comes to the south-west alongside plenty of sporting events
Kimberley Price
ON SHOW: Murray Murfett is gearing up to show his 1920 Dodge Brothers tourer with his grandchildren Poppy, 13, and Felix, 11, McDonald. Picture: Kimberley Price
NATURE: The free Nature Weaving in the Gardens activity lets children create their own Nature Loom using sticks and string. Session times run from 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm, children are required to bring four sticks in a similar size.
CARNIVAL: Warrnambool's seaside carnival is ready to welcome patrons with a stack of rides including Australia's biggest travelling ghost train and new dodgem cars.
GAMING: One Day Studios has one hour sessions for children up to the age of 15 to experience virtual reality. To book this unique experience head to onedaystudios.org.au
GOLF:Warrnambool East Rotary Club's hole-in-one competition has returned for its 13th year next to the city's skate park. Running until January 26 with the competition ending with the final shoot off to win the black Kia Picanto. Head down to support the club's biggest fundraiser for the year.
EXHIBITION: Margaret Olley is one of Australia's most popular artists and this exhibition highlights her lifelong passion for painting interiors and still life. The show at the Hamilton Gallery runs until January 31.
TENNIS: Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Tennis Club is hosting the three-day Inter-Regional Country Championships.
EXHIBITION: The Merri View Gallery's exhibition celebrates the city's history in it's theme 'Warrnambool Past, Present and Future'. The gallery is open daily from January 9-24 from noon to 4pm.
SCREENING: The outdoor cinema at Lake Pertobe features Scoob! at 3.30pm and The Goonies at 5.30pm. Grab your picnic rug, deck chairs and settle in for a fun movie event with family and friends.
STORY TIME: The Story Book Nature Trails and Big Nature Loom brings a love of stories and nature to Lake Pertobe. The free guided sessions begin from 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm.
Warrnambool Art Gallery will become a creative hub for children as Melbourne's National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) sets up camp for a week of workshops.
CREATIVE WORKSHOP:Warrnambool Art Gallery will become a creative hub for children as Melbourne's National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) sets up camp for a week of workshops. Family Drawing with Alice Oehr takes place from 10:30am at the WAG's dedicated children's gallery. Bookings essential via eventbrite.com.au/o/the-warrnambool-art-gallery-14483395012
ON SHOW: The Warrnambool and District Historical Vehicle Club's annual display begins at 9am at Lake Pertobe. Head down to peruse around 100 interest cars, motorbikes and trucks.
MARKET: Warrnambool's showgrounds will hold its weekly undercover market from 8am to 1pm.
MUSIC: A very intimate Sunday garden show with Romy Vager (solo) of RVG will be held at The Dart and Marlin. Doors at 5pm with support from BILL
CREATIVE WORKSHOP: Warrnambool Art Gallery will become a creative hub for children as Melbourne's National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) sets up camp for a week of workshops. Silly Sketches with Kenny Pittock takes place from 10:30am at the WAG's dedicated children's gallery. Bookings essential via eventbrite.com.au/o/the-warrnambool-art-gallery-14483395012
CHAMPIONS: City Memorial Bowls Club will host the 2020 State Champions Week from January 10 to 15.
MURAL PROJECT: Artist in residence Sinead Murphy is creating public art on the shipping container in Lake Pertobe. Pop in for a chat between 12-4pm.
CREATIVE WORKSHOP: Warrnambool Art Gallery will become a creative hub for children as Melbourne's National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) sets up camp for a week of workshops. Moko Moko Park Puppet Show with Misaki Kawai takes place from 10:30am at the WAG's dedicated children's gallery. Bookings essential via eventbrite.com.au/o/the-warrnambool-art-gallery-14483395012
KITE SHOW: Join professional kite flyers Jo and Ricky Baker at Lake Pertobe from 2pm and check out some big kites in the sky and maybe even pick up a kite of your own.
SCREENING: The outdoor cinema at Lake Pertobe features The Secret Life of Pets 2 at 4pm and Fisherman's Friends at 6pm. Grab your picnic rug, deck chairs and settle in for a fun movie event with family and friends.
MUSIC: Spend your Wednesday afternoons this summer relaxing on the Flagstaff Hill wharf listening to solo performers and group acts of all ages and abilities. Free entry to the wharf after 2.30pm.
CREATIVE WORKSHOP: Warrnambool Art Gallery will become a creative hub for children as Melbourne's National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) sets up camp for a week of workshops. Perfecting Compositions for sketches and photography with Lucy Roleff takes place from 10:30am at the WAG's dedicated children's gallery. Bookings essential via eventbrite.com.au/o/the-warrnambool-art-gallery-14483395012