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a thousand cranes

A Thousand Cranes | Adelaide Fringe | 15, 16 & 29 Feb, 1 Mar 2020

[ February 15, 2020 to February 16, 2020. February 29, 2020 to March 1, 2020. ]
A Thousand Cranes – The Gemini Collective
Winners of the 2019 ATG Award for Best Youth Theatre. 
The atomic bomb that dropped on Hiroshima changed everything, especially for 12-year-old Sadako Sasaki. In a concord of live theatre, contemporary dance, music and aerial silks her true story, captured in a play by Kathryn Schultz Miller, lives on. The […]

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Museum of the moon

Museum of the Moon | South Australian Museum | 14-16 Feb 2020

[ February 14, 2020 to February 16, 2020. ]
Museum of the Moon at the SA Museum
The South Australian Museum will be hosting a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram, Museum of the Moon, on the museum’s front lawns this weekend. Measuring seven metres in diameter, the moon features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface.
This installation is to celebrate the 60th Anniversary […]

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monski mouse baby cabaret

Monski Mouse’s Baby Cabaret | Adelaide Fringe | 15 Feb – 14 Mar 2020

[ February 15, 2020; February 22, 2020; February 29, 2020; March 7, 2020; March 14, 2020; ]
Monski Mouse’s Baby Cabaret  
Join Monski Mouse and Friends for a live musical cabaret of nursery classics, reworked songs, puppetry and fun for 0-5 year olds and their parents/carers.
Arrive ready to sing along. All the big topics are covered: elephants, fish, wiggly worms, transport and the existential ways of the toddler.

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tony roberts - im a magician get me out of here

Tony Roberts: I’m a Magician Get Me Out of Here | Adelaide Fringe | 15 Feb – 15 Mar 2020

[ February 15, 2020 to February 16, 2020. February 22, 2020 to February 23, 2020. February 29, 2020 to March 1, 2020. March 7, 2020 to March 9, 2020. March 14, 2020 to March 15, 2020. ]
Tony Roberts: I’m a Magician Get Me Out of Here 
Last years’ Fringe World sell out and Best Children’s Event Weekly Award Winner, returns for 2020 to Adelaide.
Covent Garden’s cheekiest street performer, and award-winning magican, Tony Roberts brings back his jaw-dropping escapology show. Full of belly laughs and awe-inspiring magic, perfect for humans 8-80+
“Interactive illusion and […]

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cadbury birthday cake book

Get a FREE Cadbury Children’s Birthday Cake Book at Coles | 12 Feb – 10 Mar 2020

[ February 12, 2020 to March 20, 2020. ]
CADBURY Children’s Birthday Cake Book Offer
Collaborating with The Australian Women’s Weekly, CADBURY has reimagined the classic 1980’s Children’s Birthday Cake Book, bringing back all your favourites plus new exciting cake creations.
Whether your little one is an aspiring astronaut, pirate or ballerina, loves elephants, frogs or unicorns, there’s the perfect cake for them within the pages […]

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brass monkeys

Brass Monkeys | Adelaide Fringe | 14 Feb – 15 Mar 2020

[ February 14, 2020 to February 16, 2020. February 20, 2020 to February 23, 2020. February 27, 2020 to March 1, 2020. March 5, 2020 to March 9, 2020. March 12, 2020 to March 15, 2020. ]    
Brass Monkeys at the Adelaide Fringe
The creators of “Children are Stinky” are bringing an all new, action-packed, super exciting circus spectacular to Adelaide Fringe.
Brass Monkeys celebrates kids who march to the beat of their own drum and have the world at their dancing feet. Bursting with high calibre acrobatics, a ton of comedy, live […]

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fruchocs gelatissimo fringe

Gelatissimo Launch FruChocs Flavour for Adelaide Fringe | 14 Feb – 15 Mar 2020

[ February 14, 2020 to March 15, 2020. ]
Gelatissimo Launch FruChocs Flavour for Adelaide Fringe
In the spirit of all things creative and artistic, Gelatissimo has partnered with beloved South Australian icon, Menz FruChocs to create a custom gelato flavour specially for this year’s Adelaide Fringe.
Aptly named FruChocs Fringe, the flavour is dedicated to the South Australian confectionery and will be available exclusively across […]

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circuit

CIRCUIT | Adelaide Fringe | 14 Feb – 15 Mar 2020

[ February 14, 2020 to March 15, 2020. ]
CIRCUIT at the Adelaide Fringe
Seamlessly combining incredible interactive technology with world-class acrobats, dancers and musicians, ‘CIRCUIT’ is a pulsating digital circus.
Showcasing incredible feats, fused with state of the art tech, the production not only defies the laws of physics, but blurs the boundaries of various artistic genres to deliver a unique and astounding experience.

Fresh from […]

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maronite community of sa festival

Maronite Community of SA Festival | Westbourne Park | 15 & 16 Feb 2020

[ February 15, 2020 to February 16, 2020. ]
Maronite Community of SA Festival
The Maronite Community of SA is hosting a 2 day festival to celebrate the blessed feast of the Maronite community’s patron saint and founder, St. Maroun. 
The Maronite Community of SA grounds area will be be opened to the public, with a festival environment of food stalls, amusement activities for all public […]

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marion outdoor pool youth event

Marion Outdoor Pool Youth Event | 12 – 25 Years FREE Entry | 15 Feb 2020

[ February 15, 2020; ]
Marion Outdoor Pool Youth Event
Gather some friends and get ready to experience Marion Outdoor Pool’s exclusive Youth Event.
Marion Outdoor Pool are excited to present an epic afternoon for 12-25 years olds –  a completely FREE event so bring along ID and show it to reception on the day.

Marion Outdoor Pool is located in Parkholme, on […]

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Big Tops & Tiny Tots Circus Show | Adelaide Fringe | Feb & Mar 2020

[ February 15, 2020 to February 16, 2020. February 22, 2020 to February 23, 2020. February 29, 2020 to March 1, 2020. March 4, 2020; March 7, 2020 to March 9, 2020. March 14, 2020 to March 15, 2020. ]
Big Tops & Tiny Tots Circus Show at the Adelaide Fringe
A silly circus adventure for ages 3-7!
The 5 star international sell out sensation is returning to Adelaide this Fringe. With unicycling, hula hooping, plate spinning and plenty of help from the audience, kids will be somersaulting out the door with excitement ready to set off on […]

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adelaide fringe 2020

Adelaide Fringe Festival | Family Friendly Shows | 2020

[ February 14, 2020 to March 15, 2020. ]
Family Friendly Shows at the Adelaide Fringe
The Adelaide Fringe is always an exciting time of the year with plenty of free family friendly entertainment and fantastic shows for kids.
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 to register […]

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Jazz in the Park | Trinity Gardens | 15 Feb 2020

[ February 15, 2020; ]
Concerts in the Park Series
Music-lovers are invited to enjoy the sunset to a soundtrack of jazz, melodies or symphony at open-air concerts in parks across the City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters.

Concerts in the Park is a series of free, open-air performances featuring music from talented local bands and artists as well as children’s […]

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Fringe on Tour | Adelaide Fringe | 14 Feb – 29 Mar 2020

[ February 14, 2020 to March 15, 2020. ]
Fringe on Tour 2020
Each year, Adelaide Fringe hits the road to bring a taste of Fringe to every corner of South Australia.
And this year is no different as they hit the streets in 9 amazing locations. Starting in the Barossa and finishing in Mount Gambier, an assortment of entertainers will be performing, including live music, […]

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Circolombia ‘Aceleré’ | Adelaide Fringe | 14 Feb – 15 Mar 2020

[ February 14, 2020 to February 16, 2020. February 18, 2020 to February 23, 2020. February 25, 2020 to February 29, 2020. March 1, 2020; March 3, 2020 to March 8, 2020. March 10, 2020 to March 15, 2020. ]
Circolombia ‘Aceleré’
In their brand-new show Aceleré, Circolombia mixes breathtaking circus prowess with authenticity, power and charisma; smashing all preconceptions of circus with a high-risk, adrenalin-fuelled production bursting with Latin fire, urban flavour and heart-stopping energy
Delivered with the rawness and attitude of South American street life, Acéléré turns the spotlight on 14 incredible supercharged youthful Colombian […]

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The Garden of Unearthly Delights | Adelaide Fringe | 13 Feb – 15 Mar 2020

[ February 13, 2020 to February 16, 2020. February 18, 2020 to March 15, 2020. ]
The Garden of Unearthly Delights
The Garden of Unearthly Delights began with just one Spiegeltent in 2000. Over the past nineteen years it has evolved into the greatest arts event in town and the heart of Adelaide’s summer arts festival season.
Each year, The Garden of Unearthly Delights, a partnership between Strut and Fret Production House and […]

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gluttony 2020

Gluttony | Adelaide Fringe | 14 Feb – 15 Mar 2020

[ February 14, 2020 to March 15, 2020. ]
Gluttony 2020
Gluttony pops up again from Friday 14 February for the 2020 Adelaide Fringe. 
Gluttony are excited to be back this season with an eclectic array of 19 venues across their Rymill Park and Masonic Lodge sites, ranging from the large and lively to the intimate and atmospheric, and accommodating an outstanding entertainment program.

Gluttony’s got something […]

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Free Books for Kids at Big W | The Wiggles | 30 Jan – 19 Mar 2020

[ January 30, 2020 to March 19, 2020. ]
Free Books for Kids at Big W – The Wiggles
Toot, Toot, Chugga Chugga… the rumours are true! Free Books for Kids is coming back to a store near you!
Each Thursday, beginning January 30th until March 19th, 8 educational books from family favourites The Wiggles will be available to collect in-store.

The books are a fun way […]

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the circus firemen

The Circus Firemen | Adelaide Fringe | 15 Feb – 15 Mar 2020

[ February 15, 2020 to February 16, 2020. February 22, 2020 to February 23, 2020. February 29, 2020 to March 1, 2020. March 7, 2020 to March 9, 2020. March 14, 2020 to March 15, 2020. ]
The Circus Firemen at the Adelaide Fringe
Firemen themed circus fun for all ages.
The Circus Firemen turn up the heat with high energy acrobatics, red hot fire juggling, and hilarious physical comedy. These two brothers have been touring the world for over ten years with their award winning circus comedy style.

The show is presented by Angus […]

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giant sing along

Giant Sing Along at Lot Fourteen | Adelaide Fringe | 14 Feb – 15 Mar 2020

[ February 14, 2020 to March 15, 2020. ]
Adelaide Fringe Giant Sing Along
This year, Adelaide Fringe is hosting the karaoke to end all karaoke. 
You don’t often get the opportunity to belt out your favourite ballads to your heart’s content – but at ‘Giant Sing Along’, you’ll be welcomed with open arms (and microphones with judgement-free, built-in autotune for those of us who aren’t […]

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Barossa Fringe | Kids & Family Guide | Adelaide Fringe | 14 – 16 Feb 2020

[ February 14, 2020 to February 16, 2020. ]
Barossa Fringe 
What better way to kick off Adelaide Fringe 2020 than in Australia’s premier wine region?
Wanderlust Greenock 2020 | Murray St Greenock | Friday 14 February at 5pm-9pm
Go along to Wanderlust 2020, transforming the village of Greenock, gateway to the Barossa Fringe, into a meandering Gallery of Visual Arts. The town will open its arms, […]

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yabarra - dreaming in light

Yabarra – Dreaming in Light | Adelaide Fringe | 14 Feb – 15 Mar 2020

[ February 14, 2020 to March 15, 2020. ]
Yabarra – Dreaming in Light
You are invited to journey along an immersive dreaming track to experience story of creation and country at Tandanya.
For all 31 days and nights of the 2020 Fringe, audiences are invited to experience the dreaming through cutting edge light technologies and state of the art illuminations. A free story for all […]

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ingle farm festival

Ingle Farm Festival | Salisbury Fringe | 15 Feb 2020

[ February 15, 2020; ]
Ingle Farm Festival – Salisbury Fringe
Enjoy an afternoon of FREE Fringe music and entertainment at the Ingle Farm Shopping Centre.
The Ingle Farm Festival kicks off with COOL 4 KIDS Music Show, where the kids can get involved in the colourful performance with music, movement, dance and drama activities. Followed by Julian Bull, a magician that […]

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sunset market

Sunset Markets | Elizabeth Vale | 15 Feb 2020

[ February 15, 2020; ]
Sunset Markets in Elizabeth Vale
The Sunset Markets in Elizabeth Vale are an evening market full of variety, offering something for everyone. 
There will be food and craft stalls from local creatives and free activities for the kids such as giant wooden games, bubbles and more.

Enjoy delicious food, coffee and live music while you stroll the stalls […]

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ebenezer night markets

Ebenezer Night Markets | Adelaide | Feb & Mar 2020

[ February 1, 2020; February 8, 2020; February 14, 2020; February 15, 2020; February 21, 2020; February 22, 2020; February 29, 2020; March 7, 2020; ]
Ebenezer Night Markets
The Ebenezer Night Markets are held in Adelaide’s Ebenezer Place on selected Friday and Saturday nights during the summer.
Go along to one of Adelaide’s coolest streets to enjoy some fashion, jewellery, delicious food, beverages from the Market Bar and all sorts of unique artistic creations. Listen to the live DJ play some groovy […]

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Norwood Greek Festival | 15 Feb 2020

[ February 15, 2020; ]
2020 Norwood Greek Festival
The 2020 Norwood Greek Festival will be hosted by the Greek Orthodox Community and Parish of Prophet Elias Norwood on Saturday, 15 February.

Enjoy traditional Greek hospitality, food and dance in a family-friendly environment.

There will be dancing performances with dancers in traditional costumes, delicious Greek foods, Greek sweets, soft drinks, beers and spirits.

For more […]

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FREE Trial | Swim School for Kids | Adelaide Aquatic Centre

[ January 27, 2020 to April 5, 2020. ]      
Free Trial – Swim School for Kids at Adelaide Aquatic Centre
As South Australians, being by the water is a key part of our childhood. From pool parties to picnics on the beach or river holidays – kids are regularly around water. That’s why it’s important to learn to swim. 
The Adelaide Aquatic Centre is offering […]

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summer garden festival

Summer Garden Festival | Civic Park | Adelaide Fringe | 15 Feb 2020

[ February 15, 2020; ]
Summer Garden Festival 2020
Civic Park will be transformed into an Adelaide Fringe playground, featuring world-class Adelaide Fringe performers across three performance stages, gourmet food and drinks from Fork on the Road, licensed bar and free children’s entertainment in the beautiful natural surrounds at this free community event.

This year’s event is set to be even bigger […]

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National Pet Adoption Day | PETstock | 15 Feb 2020

[ February 15, 2020; ]
National Pet Adoption Day
On Saturday 15 February, PETstock stores across the country will play host to pet rescue organisations as part of the sixth annual National Pet Adoption Day (NPAD) led by PETstock’s charity PETstock Assist and leading not-for-profit organisation PetRescue.
The initiative urges would-be pet owners to think more responsibly about pet ownership and reconsider […]

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RCC | Adelaide Fringe | Family Friendly Shows | 14 Feb – 15 Mar 2020

[ February 14, 2020 to March 15, 2020. ]
RCC 2020
RCC is back for the Adelaide Fringe and is set to launch an exciting fully-curated 2020 program packed with international superstars, underground cult heroes and local legends, when they return for their second year at the University of Adelaide.
The 2020 program, curated by Artistic Director, David Sefton (former Artistic Director of Adelaide Festival, London’s […]

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