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Port Loop Fun Run | 15 May 2016

[ October 17, 2015 7:32 pm to May 15, 2016 7:32 pm. ]
Walk or run the 5km Path; keep fit and socialise and support a worthy cause.
Part proceeds will be donated to beyondblue. Registrants receive bib and wrist band and can enjoy a free sausage sizzle at the end of the fun run.

Wild at Hart Markets will also be on from 9am.

Registration: Adults $30 | Kids under […]

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Let’s Get Tricky 2 | Adelaide Fringe | Feb & Mar 2016

[ February 27, 2016; 4:00 pm; March 5, 2016; 4:00 pm; March 6, 2016; 4:00 pm; March 12, 2016; 4:00 pm; March 13, 2016; 4:00 pm; ]
After sellout shows in 2015, local magician Mickster the Trickster (aka Michael Wilkop) returns to the Adelaide Fringe with a family friendly show. Michael is back trickier & cheekier than ever with his explosive show “Let’s Get Tricky 2” at the Peacock, Gluttony.
“People can expect an interactive show with high impact magic to music, doves […]

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Photoh Smartphone Photography Course | 27 Feb & 26 Mar 2016

[ February 27, 2016; 10:00 am; 10:00 am; March 26, 2016; 10:00 am; 10:00 am; ]
Learn to use your smartphone camera and make every shot count.
Gone are the days of blurry, pixelated phone shots. Smartphones are giving conventional cameras a run for their money nowadays; and it’s all right there in your pocket.

This course teaches you how to get the most out of your smartphone camera and the numerous photography […]

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Elevate Festival | Gumeracha | 27 Feb 2016

[ February 27, 2016; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]
Elevate and celebrate the heart of the Hills
The Elevate Festival is a fabulous, free, family-friendly celebration of community taking place on Saturday 27 February at Federation Park, Gumeracha from 4-8pm. Festival goers will enjoy live music, entertainment, food and a number of free community workshops throughout the evening.

The Elevate Festival’s focus is on sustaining our […]

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A Fork in the Park | 27 Feb 2016

[ February 27, 2016; 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Fork on the Road is making it a double in February, with A Fork in the Park, celebrating the opening a new space in the Park Lands opposite the Bowden Redevelopment.
All your favourite Food Trucks will be there, along with an awesome selection of local beers, wine and cider and the unique Fork range of live […]

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Fringe Illuminations 2016 Bonython Hall

Fringe Illuminations | Lighting Up North Terrace in the Most Breathtaking Way | Review |12 to 28 Feb 2016

[ February 12, 2016 8:30 pm to February 28, 2016 8:30 pm. ]
See the iconic buildings of North Terrace transformed into living canvases of light.
One of our all-time favourite festival events is the Northern Lights Illumination as part of the Adelaide Festival in March 2010. The historic buildings along North Terrace looked absolutely glorious lit up in the evenings. See our pics here. We’ve been hoping this […]

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Fringe 2016 for families

Family friendly shows to see at the Adelaide Fringe 2016 | Reviews

[ February 12, 2016 to March 14, 2016. ]
Family Friendly Shows to See at Adelaide Fringe 2016
It’s Adelaide Fringe time again and the program is packed full of shows for families. However, if you’re not sure where to start and what to see, take a look at our Fringe Reviews here:

Brat Kids Carnival | Click for Review

Aaaaand Now for…Kiddo Kaos  | Click here […]

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80’s Kids Disco | Adelaide Fringe | Feb & Mar 2016

[ February 13, 2016; 12:00 pm; February 14, 2016; 12:00 pm; February 20, 2016; 12:00 pm; February 21, 2016; 12:00 pm; February 27, 2016 12:00 pm to March 17, 2016 12:00 pm. February 28, 2016; 12:00 pm; March 12, 2016; 12:00 pm; March 13, 2016; 12:00 pm; March 14, 2016; 12:00 pm; ]
Party like it’s 1985, but don’t leave the kids at home!
Peter Baecker’s 80’s Kids Disco continues his campaign to introduce kids to the universal joy of 80’s pop music. Mums, dads, aunties, uncles, small and big kids are invited to party, explore and dance at a “baby rave” for all generations.

The Austrian-born performance artist, clad in his […]

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Cellar Door Festival | Adelaide Convention Centre | 26 – 28 Feb 2016

[ February 26, 2016 to February 28, 2016. ]
SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S BEST IN THE HEART OF THE CITY!
With a fresh new contemporary look but the same amazing offering,  you can meet, taste and discover more than 180 wineries, brewers and food producers from 15 South Australian regions, all under one roof in the heart of the city at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

Cellar Door Fest […]

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Gutzy! Gutz! Gutz! | Feb & Mar 2016

[ February 20, 2016 to February 21, 2016. February 27, 2016 to February 28, 2016. March 5, 2016 to March 6, 2016. ]
Presented by The Grand Caravan this walk though digestive tract is equal parts house of horrors and interactive detective game.
Gutzy has a tummy ache and cant stop farting! Do you know what the problem is? You’ll have to venture inside to find out. Can you keep your eye out while you dodge being digested?

The Grand […]

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Disney Film Festival at Event Cinemas | Feb & Mar 2016

[ February 20, 2016 1:00 am to February 21, 2016 1:00 am. February 27, 2016 1:00 am to February 28, 2016 1:00 am. March 5, 2016 1:00 am to March 6, 2016 1:00 am. March 12, 2016 1:00 am to March 14, 2016 1:00 am. ]  

Celebrate the magical timeless storytelling of Walt Disney Animation Studios at the Disney Movie Stars Film Festival.
Take the family, dress up, sing along and enjoy Disney’s animated classics as they were made to be seen – on the big screen. From a tale as old as time (Beauty and the Beast) to a modern day classic […]

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Racing Minds present: aaand now for… Kiddo Kaos!! | Adelaide Fringe 2016

[ February 27, 2016; 3:00 pm; February 28, 2016; 3:00 pm; March 5, 2016; 3:00 pm; March 6, 2016; 3:00 pm; March 12, 2016; 3:00 pm; March 13, 2016; 3:00 pm; ]
Edinburgh Fringe sensations Racing Minds come to Adelaide Fringe for the first time!
RACING MINDS bring an extra-silly edition of their smash-hit improv – especially for young ‘uns! With the help of junior conspirators, these dashing British adventurers create an immersive mystery stuffed with hilarious characters and LOTS of daft jokes. Every show is different, with […]

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Aladdin and the Genie of Unlimited Wishes | SA Children’s Ballet Company | 27 & 28 Feb 2016

[ February 27, 2016 to February 28, 2016. ]
The South Australian Children’s Ballet Company will be performing “Aladdin and the Genie of Unlimited Wishes” for the 2016 Adelaide Fringe Festival.
In an exciting adaption of the classic story, Aladdin comes to life with the magic of the Genie, his faithful cat, and the kind hearted Princess Jasmine.

Aladdin and his furry friend, Kira, are traveling […]

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Beowulf: The Blockbuster | Adelaide Fringe Festival | 23 Feb – 13 Mar 2016

[ February 23, 2016 to March 13, 2016. ]
Beowulf: The Blockbuster is a one-man show performed and written by Bryan Burroughs.
A dying man uses the poem Beowulf to explain to his son that all heroes can’t survive all battles. The message of Beowulf is translated through films such as Star Wars and other Hollywood blockbusters so the young son can understand.

The story is told […]

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Salisbury Secret Garden | Adelaide Fringe | 18 – 28 Feb 2016

[ February 18, 2016 1:00 am to February 28, 2016 1:00 am. ]
Salisbury Secret Garden will run from 18 February – 28 February 2016 with performance venues all within a 5 minute walk around the Salisbury City Centre.
Some of Australia’s biggest name acts and international performers will transform the Salisbury Secret Garden into the place to be in 2016.

This year’s ambassador is an Adelaide Fringe favourite, Hans, the […]

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The Pianist by Thomas Monckton & Circo Aereo | Adelaide Fringe Festival | 13 Feb – 15 Mar 2016

[ February 13, 2016 to March 15, 2016. ]
Evoking the work of Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Marcel Marceau, Thomas Monckton’s The Pianist is a riotous solo contemporary circus that is imaginative, inventive and immaculately executed.
Engaging and energetic, Monckton plays the concert pianist whose recital is from the beginning an absolute catastrophe! A man so focused on impressing everyone that before he realises […]

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Angaston Show | 27 Feb 2016

[ February 27, 2016; ]
Get excited about the Angaston Show, 2016.
The Angaston Show is held on the last weekend of February every year and is a great day out for the whole family. The usual events are happening with the horses, sheep and goats. Wonderful goods to be displayed within the Show Hall and Trade Sites galore.

It’s a full day […]

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Adelaide Fringe Festival | Family Friendly Shows | 12 Feb – 14 Mar 2016

[ February 12, 2016 to March 14, 2016. ]
The Adelaide Fringe is always an exciting time of the year with so much entertainment on offer in and around the city and stretching out to regional areas of South Australia.
The beauty of an open-access arts festival as unique as the Adelaide Fringe is that anyone with a show, exhibition or cultural event is able […]

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Adelaide Fringe Festival | Free Family Friendly Events | 12 Feb – 14 Mar 2016

[ February 12, 2016 to March 13, 2016. ]

The Adelaide Fringe is always an exciting time of the year with so much entertainment on offer in and around the city and stretching out to regional areas of South Australia.

The beauty of an open-access arts festival as unique as the Adelaide Fringe is that anyone with a show, exhibition or cultural event is able […]

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Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo | Q&A with Artistic Director Scott Wright | Adelaide Arts Festival | 27 Feb – 16 Mar 2016

[ February 27, 2016 to March 6, 2016. February 27, 2016 to March 6, 2016. ]

For the first time in Australia, Erth presents the Broadway version of their internationally acclaimed Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo. Sophisticated, realistic puppetry reverses extinction to the delight of dinosaur lovers. Meet, and maybe even feed, one of your favourite prehistoric creatures in this intimate, interactive hands-on theatre experience. Insightful and enchanting, this show will thrill paleontologists […]

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Fringe Illuminations | Adelaide Fringe 2016 | 12 Feb to 28 Feb 2016

[ February 12, 2016 8:30 pm to February 28, 2016 8:30 pm. ]
Adelaide Fringe to Transform the City with Fringe Illuminations in 2016
Read our Play & Go Review of the Fringe Illuminations here.
One of our all-time favourite festival events is the Northern Lights illumination as part of the Adelaide Festival in March 2010. The historic buildings along North Terrace looked absolutely glorious lit up in the evenings. […]

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Groupe F | Adelaide Festival of Arts | 27 Feb 2016

[ February 27, 2016; 9:00 pm; ]
Stadium Spectacular | One Night Only
This breathtaking stadium spectacular explodes for one night only at Adelaide Oval.

Two Olympic ceremonies, the Eiffel Tower on Bastille Day and a residency at the Palace of Versailles – Groupe F’s internationally-renowned theatrical pyrotechnic prowess is second to none.

Illuminated actors, monumental video and spectacular pyrotechnics play out to an unforgettable […]

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Kids’ Weekend | Adelaide Writers’ Week | 27 & 28 Feb 2016

[ February 27, 2016 to February 28, 2016. ]
The Adelaide Writers’ Week Kids’ Weekend returns with two big days of stories, painting, printing, parades and a giant mouse. Join in for some full-on fun!
The Story Tent is back and this year will feature the antics of Andy Griffiths, the magic that is Story Trove and the wonderful Lucy Cousins will be there with the one […]

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Adelaide Festival of Arts | 26 Feb – 14 Mar 2016

[ February 26, 2016 to March 14, 2016. ]
For more than 50 years Adelaide Festival audiences have delighted in an outstanding mix of inspiring, challenging and entertaining artists and performers.
This vital and prestigious celebration of art from around the globe has defined South Australia as the nation’s premier festival state. With internationally acclaimed theatre productions, an eclectic array of world-class musicians, breathtaking dance […]

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