An apple orchard festival to welcome spring, secondhand and handmade markets, women's soccer grand finals and more. Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading Here's your guide to what's on in the Illawarra (and surrounds) from Friday to Sunday, August 30 to September 1.
1. Jurrungu Ngan-ga [Straight Talk] Described as "challenging, joyful and deeply affecting", this dance, sound and installation work confronts Australia's prison problem. Exceptionally talented dancers blend searing truths with "dark humour, fear, sadness and courage to shine a light on new ways to resist and abolish".
When: Friday at 7.30pm and Saturday at 1.30pm and 7 .
30pm. Where: IPAC, 32 Burelli Street, Wollongong. Details here .
2. Spring Festival, Darkes Forest Glenbernie Orchard, home of Darkes Cider, comes alive with live music by Ren Steele, food by Let's Do Yum Cha and and cider and beer from the Darkes bar. Bring your own blanket and enjoy the view of the orchard from the paddock and enjoy a free walk if weather permits.
(There's also an area for the kids to kick a ball around.) When: Saturday and Sunday from 10.30am to 3pm.
Where: Glenbernie Orchard, 259 Darkes Forest Road. Details here (click on 'book an experience'). 3.
Southern Stars Magnifica Thousands of public students from 125 schools across the Illawarra, South Coast, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands will perform together in the arena spectacular Magnifica. There's a staggering 2000 dancers, a choir of 500,.