A singles night, handmade markets, a reptile show and more.
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Here's your guide to what's on across the region on a soggy Friday to Sunday, April 5-7.
Keep an eye on social media for any last-minute cancellations as a result of the weather.
1. Single Social Drinks, Mae Mabel, Wollongong
Single in the Illawarra? Here's something that could be for you: a night designed to bring together like-minded people in a fun, inclusive and low-pressure environment.
Skilled facilitator Gretel Van Lane will use conversation cards and games to help break the ice and forge new connections.
Where: Cocktail bar Mae Mabel, 2/74 Kembla Street, Wollongong.
When: Friday, April 5, from 7pm to 9pm. Bring along a wingman/woman to "debrief or kick on" afterwards. Tickets and more information here.
2. Wollongong Wolves and Apia Leichhardt FC, WIN Stadium
Head to WIN Stadium for this not-to-miss National Premier League clash. The Wolves will be out to reclaim some ground in the wake of last week's loss to Sydney Olympic, which saw the side drop out of the top six.
Where: WIN Stadium in Wollongong.
When: Sunday, April 7, gates open at 12.30 start time 3pm. Tickets available here.
3. Illawarra Reptile Show, Illawarra Sports Stadium
This family reptile show features educational displays, a best-in-show event, venomous snakes, as well as animals and products for sale. Food available at the venue.
Where: Illawarra Sports Stadium, Hooka Creek Road in Berkeley.
When: Sunday, April 7, from 10am to 3pm. More details here.
4. Albion Park Community Hub Autumn Market
The community markets run on the first Sunday of every month and bring together more than 40 local stallholders, including young artists from the region to make some money for their hard work.
Chloe Jean is a 22-year-old artist from Shell Cove who will be selling her work on Sunday for the first time under the name Ink by CJ, after the material she uses in her paintings.
There's also handmade items, food, dessert and craft activities for the kids. It's all indoors with disabled access and lots of parking. Free entry.
When: Sunday, April 7, from 9am to 2pm.
Where: Centenary Hall, 108A Tongarra Road, Albion Park. More details here.
Previous versions of this story included the Bundanoon Highland Gathering - Brigadoon and the Paws4acause Dog Show. Both events have been postponed due to inclement weather.
