THIS WEEKEND’S PICK
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SPLASH ’N’ DASH
All weekend
Seven events over two days providing a weekend of fun and fitness of the whole family, supporting Ovarian Cancer Australia.
Events range from a 2.5 kilometre walk to a 2 kilometre or – for the really keen – an aquathon that combines a 650 metre swim with a 5 kilometre run.
Venue: Flagstaff Hill, Wollongong Harbour. Time: from 9.30am on Saturday to 10am on Sunday. Details: splashndash.aquathon.com.au.
KIDS
GHOST WALK
Saturday
Join Charlotte, the mistress of the Star Hotel of the 1860s-1870s, on a lantern-lit walking tour as she tells you about the ghosts and eerie tales of historic Milton. Held most Saturday nights, bookings essential. Venue: Milton Cultural Centre. Tickets: $25, 8.30pm start. Details: ulladulla.info.
ILLAWARRA LIVE STEAMERS
Sunday
Take the kids on a miniature steam train ride, Virginia Street, North Wollongong. Trains from 10.30am. Rides: $1.50. Wear enclosed footwear.
MORE GHOSTS
Friday
Brave souls can take a ghost tour of the colonial homestead, Gledswood (pictured), in the historic Macarthur region, on Friday nights. Led by a psychic medium, the tour by lantern light of the old homestead near Camden and its dark cellars starts at 7.30 and ends with refreshments. Price: $45. Details: gledswood.com.au.
PERFORMANCE
MERRY WIVES
Saturday
Last chance to see the Shakespeare comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor (pictured), in Wollongong’s Botanic Gardens. Bring a blanket, a chair and a picnic. Tickets: $25/$15 or $60 for family. Time: Saturday, 7pm. Details: egtc.com.au.
SHOUT!
All weekend
The Roo Theatre, Shellharbour, presents a show about Aussie rock’n’roll legend Johnny O’Keefe. A tearaway at school, he turns his back on a future in the family business to start his career singing at dances in Sydney suburbs. Until March 9. Details: roo-theatre.com.au.
OLIVER!
From Friday
The newly formed St George Theatre Company presents the Broadway musical favourite based on the Charles Dickens novel. Venue: Hurstville Entertainment Centre, 16 MacMahon Street. Tickets: $35/$25. Details: rockdalemusicalsociety.com.
OUT & ABOUT
STOMPING THE GRAPES
All weekend
Last chance to get your feet sticky at the Stomping The Grapes Festival at Crooked River Wines, Princes Highway, Gerringong. Stomping is $10 per person, with proceeds going to Westmead Children’s Hospital. Details online at: crookedriverwines.com.
CARAVAN AND CAMPING
All weekend
A vast display of everything camping-related at the Illawarra Caravan and Camping Show, Kembla Grange Racecourse (pictured). Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 9am to 4pm. Adults $15/$11, children free.
TWILIGHT FOOD
Friday
Bring your picnic rug from 5.30-8.30pm to indulge in the international range of food and enjoy live, local entertainment at Flagstaff Hill, Wollongong. Details: 42277111.
SPORT
CAR RACING
Saturday
South Coast title for modified production sedans, late model sedans, compact speedcars, karts and dwarf cars. Venue: Nowra Speedway, Albatross Road. Gates open: 4pm, racing starts at 6pm. Tickets: $25. Children under 12 free. Details: nowraspeedway.com.au.
RUGBY
Saturday
The Kiama Sevens is a 48-team seven-a-side knock-out competition with $20,000 in prize money. The first game will be at 8.30am and the final at 6.30pm. This year, a women’s competition is also being held. Venue: Kiama Showground. Details: 0439640896.
CHARITY FUN RUN
Next Sunday, March 3
As part of the Shellharbour City Festival of Sport, get in training for a 5-kilometre walk or run or a 9km run through Shell Cove. Proceeds to the Cancer Council and Shellharbour Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. Details: shellharbourcityfestivalofsport.com.au.
FOR THE DIARY
JAZZ AND BLUES
Friday March 8 to Sunday March 10
A full weekend of red hot jazz and blues for everyone.
Performances and gigs – including one by guitarist Phil Manning (pictured) – will be held at venues around Kiama, including restaurants, clubs and Hindmarsh Park. Free entry. Details: kiamajazz.com.
CLEAN UP
Sunday March 3
Now is the time to organise yourself for Clean Up Australia Day. Sites around the Illawarra. Details: cleanup.org.au.
RELAY FOR LIFE
Saturday March 9 and Sunday 10
Relay For Life is a fun, outdoor overnight fund-raising event that brings communities together to celebrate and remember the lives of those who have battled cancer. Venue: Albion Park Showground. Cost: $20. Details: relayforlife.com.au.