Things to do in Murray Bridge: February 25-March 3, 2022
Your guide to Murray Bridge Fringe, the Mannum Fun Run and Walk, the opening of Lot 23 and more.
The Adelaide Fringe, the world’s second-largest annual arts festival, will reach into the Murraylands this weekend.
A highlight will be the annual street party on Sixth Street this Saturday night, with free performances and the usual range of food and colour.
Aside from that, though, there’ll be music, comedy, kids’ shows ... you’d better scroll down and see what’s happening at a time that suits you.
Friday ⛅ 28°
Sing Sing Sing: 7pm at Tailem Bend Town Hall. The Murraylands’ Cabaret Collective presents the greatest sing-along show of all time, featuring chart-toppers, Aussie classics and hits from your favourite bands. Tickets: $20 at adelaidefringe.com.au.
Feelin’ Groovy: 8pm in the theatre at Murray Bridge Town Hall. Harry Baulderstone, Marcus Ryan and a full band present the songs of Simon and Garfunkel after previous sell-out seasons in the Adelaide Fringe. Tickets: $32/28 at adelaidefringe.com.au.
Saturday ⛅ 28°
Super family walk-in weekend: 8am-3pm at the Murray Bridge vaccination clinic, 108 Swanport Road. Food and giveaways for the whole family, including Adelaide Fringe tickets, when you get vaccinated against COVID-19; no bookings required; children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Introduction to smalti mosaics: 10am-4pm at Tailem Bend Community Centre. Cost includes base board and adhesive, smalti needs to be purchased on the day, please bring lunch. Bookings essential: $130, call 8572 3513.
Coonalpyn Pool official opening: 10.30am on Peake Terrace, Coonalpyn. Free entry and morning tea. RSVP: 1300 785 277.
Bettong and Buddies: 11am in the theatre at Murray Bridge Town Hall. A young bettong realises his dream of becoming a violinist; meet and learn about some of Australia’s endangered wildlife. Tickets: $25/20/18 at adelaidefringe.com.au.
Street Theatre on Sixth: 5.30-9.30pm on Sixth Street, Murray Bridge. Free public celebration of the arts with Adelaide Fringe and Murraylands-based performers.
Sing Sing Sing: 8pm in the theatre at Murray Bridge Town Hall. The Murraylands’ Cabaret Collective presents the greatest sing-along show of all time, featuring chart-toppers, Aussie classics and hits from your favourite bands. Tickets: $20 at adelaidefringe.com.au.
Sunday ⛅ 30°
Super family walk-in weekend: 8am-3pm at the Murray Bridge vaccination clinic, 108 Swanport Road. Food and giveaways for the whole family, including Adelaide Fringe tickets, when you get vaccinated against COVID-19; no bookings required; children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Mannum Fun Run and Walk: From 8.30am at Mannum Oval. Pull on your sneakers and have some fun. Register: www.surveymonkey.com.
Lot 23 opening: 9am-3pm at 19 Green Street, Mypolonga. Music by Woolshed Road, wine by Kimbolton Wines, food by Lot 23, bacon and egg rolls by Mypolonga Netball Club, stalls, garden games.
Mickster’s Magic Birthday Party: 11am in the theatre at Murray Bridge Town Hall. South Australia's own Mickster the Trickster presents a party that will entertain both parents and children aged one to 10. Tickets: $12 at adelaidefringe.com.au.
Strathalbyn Annual Cup Meeting: 12pm at Strathalbyn Harness Racing Club, 34 Milnes Road. Free entry, locally sourced food available to purchase.
Fab Two Hit Mix: 2pm in the theatre at Murray Bridge Town Hall. Seasoned performers Ravie Varman and Troy Harrison take a trip down memory lane to classic tracks from the Beatles, plus Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash and more. Tickets: $38/35 at adelaidefringe.com.au.
Chasing Lights: 2pm at Murray Bridge Library. Sunday Sessions live music performance.
Bimbo: RESCHEDULED for March 6.
Monday ⛅ 27°
Michael Shafar: The Return of Shafar: 7.30pm in the attic at Murray Bridge Town Hall. Everyone’s favourite Jewish, cancer-surviving lawyer-turned-comedian returns to solve the world’s problems by telling jokes. Tickets: $20 at adelaidefringe.com.au.
Tuesday ⛅ 25°
Planet Youth Murray Bridge workshop: 9am-12pm, online. The Murray Bridge Safe Local Drug Action Team, supported by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, presents findings from recent research into teenagers’ attitudes towards alcohol and drugs. Register: www.eventbrite.com.au.
Wednesday ⛅ 27°
Know of anything happening today? Email peri@murraybridge.news.
Thursday ⛅ 31°
Ride the Eagle: 5.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. Thursday night movie about a man who has to complete his late mother’s to-do list before he will be allowed to move into her picturesque cabin. Book: 8539 1175.
Life stories with Peri: 2-4pm at Murray Bridge Community Centre, 18 Beatty Terrace. Put your achievements, memories or experiences into words with Murray Bridge News journalist Peri Strathearn.
Disclosure: The author is a member of the Cabaret Collective which will present the show Sing Sing Sing this weekend.
Let Murray Bridge News know about an upcoming event by emailing peri@murraybridge.news. Events may be listed at Murray Bridge News’ discretion.
