The Shell Questacon Science Circus
What: Science graduates bring lively presentations of science to towns and schools across regional Australia while they study for a Master of Science Communication Outreach.
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When: Saturday and Sunday from 10am-3pm
Where: Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre
Plan B Regional Big Bash
What: Twenty20 cricket matches between regional representative teams. The men's games - at No. 1 Oval and Riverside 1 - will start at 2pm on Saturday. There will also be as junior blasters game and master blasters matches while the women will close out the cricket at No. 1 Oval when they take to the field at 6pm. Josh Hazlewood will be on hand for the coin tosses. There will be BBQ at the ground, jumping castle, face painting and DJ.
When: Saturday from 2pm and Sunday from 9am
Where: Tamworth No. 1 Oval and Riverside
Bendemeer Art Show
What: The show will showcase all forms of art, including painting, photography, sculpture, 3D work and quilting to name a few. There is over $1000 in prizes up for grabs and there will be a kitchen running, stalls, a Grey Fergie tractor display, a reclaimed timber display from the Farrells at the Bendemeer Sawmill, and the Tamworth woodturners.
When: Thursday to Sunday. 10am-4pm
Where: Bendemeer Hall
Sister City Celebrations
What: Liverpool Plains and Blacktown will team up for a huge weekend of events. Highlights will include Hangi in the Country, World Café Youth Forum and performances by special guest Jay Laga'aia, who is known for his roles in movies, numerous TV series and children's television. Other events include a treasure hunt and free concerts.
When: Friday to Sunday
Where: Liverpool Plains
Kinky Boots
What: The Tamworth Musical Society production of Kinky Boots features a Tony-winning score by Cyndi Lauper and a hilarious book by four-time Tony winner, Harvey Fierstein. Directed by Stephen Carter, with Tim Godden as musical director and Sequoya Oldman as choreographer, Kinky Boots demonstrates the incredible talent we have locally with a cast of 35 actors and singers.
When: October 25 to November 9
Where: Capitol Theatre Tamworth
Graffiti Removal Day
What: As part of the state-wide event, members of the Tamworth, Manilla and Quirindi Rotary Clubs will be teaming up to remove graffiti from the Tamworth BMX track and creating a blank canvas to later be filled with a mural arranged by Tamworth Regional Council.
When: Sunday
Where: Tamworth BMX track
Eskimo Joe
What: Eskimo Joe will perform one of six headline shows in Tamworth alongside their national tour where they are supporting Jimmy Barnes. The rockers will be supported by Scott Darlow & Sky Valley Band at their Tamworth gig.
When: Friday from 8pm until late
Where: The Albert Hotel
