Lights, camera, action: Shrek The Musical at Echuca Paramount.
Photo by
Tamara Cadd
With May coming to a close, and winter fast approaching, indulge in a local event before it’s too cold to leave bed. The News has made it a bit easier for you to decide where to go, highlighting this weekend’s events in Shepparton and surrounds.
Friday
Shrek The Musical
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Young, old or in-between, everybody loves Shrek, and the Echuca Moama Theatre Company is ready to dazzle audiences with its production of the iconic Dreamworks film. Echuca Paramount Cinema will open its doors for four shows over the weekend, with shows on Friday and Saturday at 7.30pm and matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets can be bought on the Echuca Paramount website at echucaparamount.com/movie/emtc-presents-shrek
Cost: $33 to $49
Location: Echuca Paramount Cinema, 392 High St, Echuca
Festival of Fungi Bioluminescence Projection Light Display
For a night of colour, light and learning, head to Eurora’s North Eastern Hotel and experience the magic of fungi and other forest dwellers. Food trucks will be open for attendees and families are most welcome. This event will run from 6pm to 9pm and will be the launch of the 2024 Festival of Fungi.
Cost: Free
Location: North Eastern Hotel, 2 De Boos St, Euroa
Saturday
Shepparton Animal Shelter cat adoption day
The Shepparton Animal Shelter is at cat-pacity with meows, purrs and claws, and staff members have decided to host another adoption day. So whether you’re looking for a new furry friend or need a little cat love, head to the shelter between 10am and 2pm to meet the kittens and cats on offer.
Cat-tastic: Nishi the cat with an animal ranger, ready for Saturday.
Shepparton Football Netball Club Ladies Day
Girl’s night out will be the main focus of Shepparton Football Netball Club’s Ladies Day. A glass of bubbles will be available on arrival, with food to be shared and raffle prizes to be won; what more could a girl want? Bring your aunt, mother, grandma, cousin — anyone you want to celebrate with. The event starts at 2pm and concludes at 6pm. Tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.com.au/e/sfnc-ladies-day-tickets-629724812867
Cost: $10 to $30
Location: FJ Edwards Social Rooms, Deakin Reserve, Harold St, Shepparton
Downtown & Propulsion present: April Kerry & 3amdisco
Experience the rave atmosphere in Shepparton this Saturday night at Downtown. A selection of headliners and support acts is guaranteed to keep you on your toes as the colder nights filter in. The night starts at 9pm and will wrap up at 3am on Sunday. Grab your tickets ateventbrite.com.au/e/downtown-propulsion-present-april-kerry-3amdisco-tickets-628398004347
Cost: from $11.90
Location: Downtown Shepparton, 47 High St, Shepparton
Sunday
Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton Open Day
‘Inspirational Plants and Inspirational People’ is this year’s botanical gardens’ Open Day theme, and the Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton will embrace both parts of the theme. The day will include plant sales, a garden for wildlife display, children’s activities under the Oombli Goombli Tree, coffee van, sausage sizzle and water café. The gardens are open at their regular opening hours; however, the open day festivities will occur between 10.30am and 2pm.
Flower power: The Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton is hosting its Open Day this Sunday.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
ANPA Playing for Pleasure
Riverlinks Eastbank will be filled with melodic tunes, harmonic music and beautiful chords this Sunday between 2pm and 3pm as it welcomes ANPA Playing for Pleasure. Each year, on a Sunday afternoon, local music enthusiasts come together to perform on the Eastbank stage. Playing for Pleasure gives local pianists the opportunity to play great classical works, on the Steinway piano.
