This weekend, experience the diversity of Asian culture at OzAsia, or watch golf balls soar at the Webex Player Series.
Asia in Adelaide
The diverse cultures of Asia will be on full display this month as OzAsia returns with a program of music, comedy, cuisine and visual arts. Whether you’re a fan of Japanese anime, a devotee of K-Pop or enjoy Bollywood dancing, this festival will have something for you. This year’s OzAsia will feature more than 300 local, national and international artists showcasing the very best of Asian and Asian Australian art and culture. Highlights of the festival include A Passage to Bollywood – a dance, music and theatre performance at Dunstan Playhouse – the Lucky Dumpling Market at Elder Park and the free Moon Lantern Trail at Pinky Flat. OzAsia runs from October 24 to November 10.
Gather round, folks
The Fleurieu Folk Festival returns for a three-day celebration of traditional music. Now in its 18th year, the festival showcases local, interstate and international musicians playing styles ranging from contemporary folk to acoustic, Celtic, blues, Americana, roots, bluegrass and more. The Fleurieu Folk Festival also includes workshops, dance, musical theatre, poetry and spoken word performances and children’s entertainment, as well as local food, wine and market stalls. This award-winning festival takes place in Willunga from October 25 to 27.
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On the green
Golf balls will be soaring as the Webex Players Series makes its way to the Willunga Golf Course from October 24 to 27. This tournament, hosted by former Test cricketer Greg Blewett, will see men and women compete together for the same coveted title. South Australian gold champions Lachlan Baker and Kristalle Blum will return to home turf as they look to take home to $200,000 in prize money. The Webex Players Series is part of the 2024/2025 Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia season, with 10 tournaments contested throughout the year.
Patrick Dagg and Basil Papoutsidis at BMG ART
Head to BMG Art this November for a joint exhibition featuring painting and collage by Patrick Dagg and sculpture by Basil Papoutsidis. Patrick will present a body of work he has developed over the past 7 years titled pieces, which “encompasses the multi-faceted nature of his practice from collage to gestural abstraction, representation and symbolism” with the use of non-traditional material and art forms denigrated as “low”. Basil is a Melbourne-based artist who uses vehicular forms to explore “sculptural contexts of formalist abstraction”. This exhibition takes place from Friday, November 1 until Saturday, November 23.
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A day at the races
Now’s the time to book tickets for Melbourne Cup at The Kitchen, hosted in partnership with SALIFE and the Jodi Lee Foundation at SkyCity Adelaide. Indulge in gourmet canapes, a sumptuous three-course meal and free-flowing bubbles as the annual race day is broadcast live on screens throughout the venue. Event host Kelly Golding will introduce special guest Sophie Edwards, while SALIFE fashion editor Emma Riemersma and stylist Michelle Beltrame will judge the Fashions Off the Field competition. The luncheon takes place on Tuesday, November 5, with a portion of ticket sales helping the Jodi Lee Foundation in its fight against bowel cancer.
Seafood galore at the Central Market
Make your way to the Adelaide Central Market this weekend for the return of Seafood + Sounds. Taking place on Friday and Saturday, this seafood spectacular includes street food, seafood specials from traders, live music, cooking demonstrations, a pop-up oyster bar and the popular Chilli Crab Shack. Have a try of a prawn and octopus pizza from Atlas Continental, Peruvian ceviche from Cumbia Bar Kitchen or Thai-style oysters from Angelakis Bros Seafood.
Wind down with Wellness wander
Wind down this weekend as Wellness wander returns with over 40 wellness experiences across the weekend. This year’s event will focus on farm experiences and food, with a highlight being the Nourish by Well Traveller at UKARIA Cultural Centre, with chef, food critic and farmer-food advocate as the keynote speaker. Other events include the Jurlique Handpicked Masterclass, the Cedars Secret Garden High Tea Tour and Connect + Create with Drawing Yoga.
Bedford’s Big Day Out
Disability employer Bedford Group will be hosting its inaugural Big Day Out, bringing a free program of music, dance and performances. Watch the amazing performers from Restless Dance Theatre and No Strings Attached Theatre of Disability, or wander a market hall full of stalls and other activities. This inclusive and accessible all-ages event takes place on Friday from 3.30pm-7.30pm at Bedford Panorama.
