What’s on: Culture, comedy and music
InReview
From oompah at Schutzenfest to a poetry slam at Al Salaam, cultural diversity is to the fore in Adelaide this weekend. Other upcoming events include comedian Jimmy Carr at the Thebby, a free music fest at Pinky Flat and First Fridays at the Art Gallery.
Schutzenfest – Rymill Park
Australian rock band Jebediah is getting the party started at Schutzenfest tonight (Jan 29) in Rymill Park. Described as “the largest folk and shooting festival in the Southern Hemisphere” and presented by the SA German Association, the two-day event will also feature oompah bands, dance groups, DJs, traditional German fare and beer, air-rifle shooting and kids’ entertainment. Gates open at 4pm today (Friday) and midday on Saturday.
Jebediah. Photo: Matt Saville
Square Mile – Pinky Flat
This free, outdoor electronic music festival returns to Pinky Flat in the Adelaide Parklands on Saturday (Jan 30). Featuring DJ HMC + DMZ, Phil Rogers, Leo Gunn, John Citizen & Ben Alibi, and supported by Splash Adelaide, Square Mile will run from 3-9pm, with food and drink available.
Al Salaam Festival – Veale Gardens
Presented by the Islamic Society of SA, the Al Salaam Festival will feature a packed program including a poetry slam, art exhibition, stalls and international food. Described by organisers as a “festival of peace”, it seeks to promote positive perceptions of Islam and multiculturalism and will be held at the Veale Gardens on South Terrace from midday on Sunday.
Boy & Bear – Thebarton Theatre
Sydney five-piece Boy & Bear’s Limit of Love tour touches down at the Thebby tonight (January 29). The group will be joined by Triple J favourites Art of Sleeping and Montaigne for the gig, with tickets still available.
Jimmy Carr – Thebarton Theatre
Also at the Thebby this weekend is UK comedian Jimmy Carr, who is currently touring with his Funny Business live stand-up show. The first of two Adelaide performances on Saturday night has sold out, but limited tickets for the 10pm show were still available last we looked.
Tony Martin and Greg Fleet – Rhino Room
Comedian Tony Martin is performing a series of stand-up shows in Adelaide this week, including at the Rhino Room in Frome Street tonight (Jan 29) and tomorrow night with host Greg Fleet. The Friday show will also feature Lewis Dowell, Duncan Taylor, Big Al and Matt Gilbertson, with Saturday’s line-up including Lewis Garnham, Nicholas Huntley, Marcel DeWitt and Eddie Bannon. Details on the Adelaide Comedy website.
Yesterday’s Heroes album launch – Mortlock Library
The Yesterday’s Heroes Mixmasters Sessions saw 10 emerging SA singer-songwriters re-recording songs by SA Music Hall of Fame inductees at the Mixmasters studio. Now, the resulting documentary and album will be launched at the Mortlock Library on Monday (February 1), with performances by musicians including John Bywaters and Max Savage, Chris Finnen and Nancy Bates, Rob Riley and Tara Carragher, and Evan Jones and Laura Hill. Details here.
Ghost the Musical – Festival Theatre
This weekend is the last chance to see Ghost The Musical at the Adelaide Festival Centre. Re-creating the love story at the centre of the 1990 film starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore, the show is set in modern-day New York and employs an array of special effects and illusions alongside original music. Click here to read InDaily’s review.
Moonlight Cinema – Botanic Park
New Star Wars film The Force Awakens is screening at the Moonlight Cinema in Botanic Park tonight (Friday), with other upcoming films including Suffragette (Saturday), the Bond film Spectre (Sunday), Steve Jobs, Trumbo and sci-fi classic Blade Runner. Gates open at 7pm and screenings start at sundown. Full program online.
The Angel of Death – Bakehouse Theatre
Set in the 16th century, during the time of Queen Elizabeth I and the Spanish Armada, this musical explores unanswered questions associated with the birth of the Grim Reaper (or Angel of Death). With adult themes (recommended for ages 15 plus), it is being presented at the Bakehouse Theatre until January 30 by Briggs and Heaysman Theatre Company.
An Evening with the ASO
The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra is presenting an “out of the CBD” series this month, with concerts at Shedley Theatre in Elizabeth tonight (January 29) and the Barossa Arts and Convention Centre on Saturday (Jan 30). The 90-minute concerts will include Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, with guitarist Alex Tsiboulski, and Beethoven’s Symphony No 7. Details here.
Red Emmett & The Katz – The Gov
This Adelaide group promises “a journey of classic songs from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s that will have you dying to get on the dance floor”. Paying tribute to musicians ranging from Chuck Berry, to Credence Clearwater and The Rolling Stones, the Saturday night gig at the Governor Hindmarsh will include support by guest duo Hilary and Sam.
Opals – SA Museum
The Opals exhibition at the South Australian Museum is said to showcase the finest collection of opals ever assembled in one place. Visitors can learn about the ancient origins of Australia’s national gemstone, the science of opals and the techniques of mining in harsh outback environments. The Treasure Room includes the world’s most valuable opal, the Virgin Rainbow. The exhibition is open week days until February 14, with a special late-night opening until 8pm on Saturday, February 13.
First Fridays – Art Gallery of SA
The First Friday after-hours event (5pm-9pm) at the Art Gallery of SA on February 5 also marks the launch of new exhibition Public Image, Private Lives: Family, Friends and Self in Photography, featuring works by artists including Max Dupain, Andy Warhol, William Yang, Trent Parke and Harold Cazneaux. There will be talks by curator Julie Robinson and exhibiting artist Mark Kimber, plus Gypsy swing-style music from the Various Nefarious.
Is there an Aboriginal photography? Self‑portrait, 1989, Mervyn Bishop.
Fleurieu Film Festival – McLaren Vale
Filmmakers were asked to submit short films with the theme Landscape for the inaugural Fleurieu Film Festival, with the winners to be announced at a special event next Saturday (February 6) at the McLaren Vale / Fleurieu Visitor Information Centre. There will be outdoor screenings of the top three films, as well as award-winning SA feature film Touch, plus live music, food and drink. Details here.
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries exhibition & Summer Festival of Phyrne
Close to 50 costumes created by award-winning costume designer Marion Boyce and featured in ABC TV’s third series of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries are on display in this exhibition at historic Ayres House Museum until February 14. The National Trust has also this month begun its Summer Festival of Phryne, with events including a Fashion in Motion screening at Palace Nova Cinemas hosted by costume designer Marion Boyce (tonight) and a 1920s speakeasy pop-up bar at Z Ward, Glenside (February 6).
Nganmarra – Santos Museum of Economic Botany
Subtitled The Container of Life and part of the Tarnanthi Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Art, Nganmarra is an installation of woven art by senior women artists from Bula’bula Arts in Ramingining, north-east Arnhem Land. It is at the Santos Museum of Economic Botany in the Botanic Gardens until January 31. Details here.
On screen
See InDaily’s reviews of the latest films screening in Adelaide:
Looking for Grace
The Danish Girl
The Hateful Eight
The Big Short
Carol
The Revenant
Sisters
Daddy’s Home
Suffragette
Joy
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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