Things to do in Murray Bridge: February 16-22, 2024
Your guide to the Adelaide Fringe’s opening weekend, Murray Bridge Speedway and an exhibition opening at the regional gallery.
The Adelaide Fringe festival kicks off in the big smoke this weekend, and the first of 10 local shows will be on in Murray Bridge, too.
Head to the Bridgeport Hotel on Friday night for a stand-up show by SA comedians Mike Klimczak, Kate Burr and Jono Makai.
After that, the rest of the weekend will be all yours – maybe some speedway on Saturday night, the Rotary swap meet in Sunday morning or an art exhibition opening that afternoon?
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Friday 16th ☀️ 31°
Track night: From 5pm at Bridges Event Centre, Gifford Hill. Indulge in delicious cuisines from around the world and pub classics; this month the centre celebrates Greek food; raffles and cash prizes to be won. Bookings preferred: 8532 2310.
Funny Adelaide on Tour: 8pm at the Bridgeport Hotel. Join Adelaide stand-up comedians Mike Klimczak, Kate Burr and Jono Makai for hilarious tales of life as a mum, looking like a creepy guy and being the coolest and funniest guy in all of South Australia. Tickets: $29 at adelaidefringe.com.au.
Saturday 17th ☀️ 35°
Bridge Bricks Expo: POSTPONED.
Track championship round seven: Gates open 5pm, racing from 6pm at Murray Bridge Speedway. Featuring wingless sprints, junior sedans, modlites and V6 sprints. Tickets: $25 at tickets.speedwaytickets.com.au.
Sunday 18th ☀️ 35°
Rotary swap meet: 6am-3.30pm at Murray Bridge Showground. Something for everyone. Admission: Adults $7, children free.
Exhibition opening: 2-4pm at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. Celebrate the opening of two powerful exhibitions: On the Third Day, works by feminist and ecologically conscious textile artist Deborah Prior; and Coastal Layers, the first solo exhibition by local ceramicist Rose Walker. Reserve a spot: www.eventbrite.com.
Monday 19th ☀️ 37°
Money Minded, 10am - 12 noon at The Square Community Centre, 2 South Terrace Murray Bridge. A free community program run over 3 weeks. Discover your attitude to money, set smart goals and start budgeting. Registration - 7559 0020 or email cdo@mbcci.org.au
Walking Netball, 6.30pm warm up for 7.00pm at Christian Reserve courts, 99 Christian Road, Murray Bridge. Social fun for all ages and abilities. Please wear a dark or black top and BYO water/snacks.
Tuesday 20th ☀️ 36°
Soil health workshop with Joel Williams: 9am-4pm at 891 Pope Road, Brinkley. Free workshop on soil health by a world-renowned specialist, featuring insights into the dynamics of soil health, plant vitality and livestock wellbeing, hosted by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board; lunch provided. Register: www.landscape.sa.gov.au.
Funeral service for Richard David Johnson: 11am at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.
Lego Club: 4-5pm at Murray Bridge Library. Let your imagination go wild every second Tuesday until March 20; an adult must accompany children under 12. Bookings essential: 8539 1175.
Wednesday 21st ☀️ 40°
Headspace gym group: 10.30-11.30am at Snap Fitness, Murray Bridge. All 12-25-year-olds welcome.
Thursday 22nd ☀️ 37°
The Magic of Motown: 11am at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre. Featuring hits from the Jackson Five, the Temptations, Diana Ross and the Supremes, the Four Tops, Martha and the Vandellas and many more. Tickets: $20 at events.ticketbooth.com.au.
Comfortable Talking to Your Kids about Technology and the Internet: 6-7pm at Murray Bridge Library. Topics include what young people see, do and say online; the challenges they may face; how to report and get help if things go wrong.
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