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Arts and Entertainment

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Circus Of The Opressed by TextaQueen
8 Mar - 11 May 2025
All day
Warrnambool Art Gallery, 26 Liebig Street, Warrnambool
Satirically employing the style of vintage circus posters in works on paper and a giant jigsaw puzzle, TextaQueen examines the tokenisation of marginalised artists in institutional contexts.

3310

Lunchtime Law - Parenting Issues and Mediation
2 May 2025
12:00 - 1:00pm
Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool
Legal topics made easy! Join us for Lunchtime Law, our monthly legal series with SAFV Centre (Emma House Legal Program), held on the first Friday of every month.
- Fri, May 2 2025, 12 - 1pm

3339

Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
2 May 2025
7:00 - 8:10pm
St Joseph's Catholic Church, 169 Kepler Street Warrnambool
The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra is delighted to bring the timeless beauty of Baroque music to your doorstep as part of our 2025 Regional Victorian tour.
- Fri, May 2 2025, 7 - 8:10pm

3448

Beginner Silver Smithing Workshop
2 May 2025
7:00 - 9:00pm
Southwest Celebrations, 86 Kepler St, Warrnambool
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own sterling silver ring.
- Fri, May 2 2025, 7 - 9pm

3313

SkillSaturdays - 3D Printing and Design Program
3 May 2025
10:30am - 12:30pm
Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool
Join us at the library every Saturday through May for SkillSaturdays, where we'll explore the fascinating world of 3D printing and design. Each week features a new topic, from creating your own designs to enhancing the quality of your prints.
- Sat, May 3 2025, 10:30am - 12:30pm

3432

Paint and Sip With Stacey!
3 May 2025
12:00 - 3:00pm
86-94 Kepler street, Warrnambool
Join the incredibly talented and experienced artist Stacey Williams as she brings paint and sip to SWC.
- Sat, May 3 2025, 12 - 3pm

3346

A Whole Lotta Shakin- Jerry Lee Lewis, Ricky Nelson, Buddy Holly
3 May 2025
7:30 - 9:45pm
Lighthouse Theatre, 185 Liebig Street Warrnambool
A Whole Lotta Shakin' brings together three of Rock'n'Roll's greatest trailblazers showcasing some of the greatest Rock'n'Roll songs of the 1950s & 1960s.
- Sat, May 3 2025, 7:30 - 9:45pm

3362

Tash York’s Happy Hour
3 May 2025
8:00 - 9:00pm
Lighthouse Theatre, Timor Street, Warrnambool
Araucous and rowdy fun-filled Happy Hour with incredible music, Yakult shots & outrageously funny cabaret!
- Sat, May 3 2025, 8 - 9pm

3449

Piano Man - Warrnambool Hotel
4 May 2025
3:00 - 6:00pm
Hotel Warrnambool, Cnr Koroit & Kepler Street, Warrnambool
We are bringing PIANO BAR to the Warrnie this SUNDAY FROM 3PM
- Sun, May 4 2025, 3 - 6pm

3458

Chess Meet
6 May 2025
5:30 - 7:30pm
Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool
Do you love playing Chess or are you keen to learn? Come along to our new monthly Chess Meet and join other enthusiasts for a social game of chess in a friendly environment. Players of all levels and skill levels are welcome and children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that this is not a class, however staff will be on hand to assist with basic rules.
- Monthly on the first Tuesday, 5:30 - 7:30pm until Tue, Dec 9 2025
  
  Upcoming
  
  Tue, May 6 2025, 5:30 - 7:30pm
  
  Tue, Jun 3 2025, 5:30 - 7:30pm
  
  Tue, Jul 1 2025, 5:30 - 7:30pm
  
  Tue, Aug 5 2025, 5:30 - 7:30pm
  
  Tue, Sep 2 2025, 5:30 - 7:30pm

3462

First Tuesday Book Club - The Season by Helen Garner
6 May 2025
6:30 - 7:30pm
Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool
Our monthly Book Club covers a range of genres and themes. Come along on the first Tuesday of the month to connect with fellow book lovers, share your thoughts, and discover new favourites.
- Tue, May 6 2025, 6:30 - 7:30pm

3003

ROSS NOBLE – CRANIUM OF CURIOSITIES
6 May 2025
8:00 - 10:20pm
Lighthouse Theatre, Timor Street, Warrnambool
Roll up, roll up! Or use a more conventional form of transport to get to the show. It’s entirely your choice. Unless you accidentally become trapped in a barrel*.
- Tue, May 6 2025, 8 - 10:20pm

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Author Event: In Conversation with Samuel Ridley, Author of The Mahogany Ship
8 May 2025
6:30 - 7:30pm
Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool
Join us for a special conversation with local author Samuel Ridley as we delve into his latest gripping historical novel, The Mahogany Ship. Place is everywhere and time is everywhen as the myth of the Mahogany Ship connects the dots on the map of Australia’s violent forgotten history. This is a story about acceptance and love, exploration and loss, and the human capacity to endure.
- Thu, May 8 2025, 6:30 - 7:30pm

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3365

Warrnibald Portrait & Art Event
9 - 17 May 2025
All day
Matilda Room - Warrnambool Racing Club 2-64 Grafton Rd, Warrnambool
An inaugural art event, featuring the Warrnibald Portrait Prize and a general art show know as the Hospice Art Event which will showcase a wide range of local and regional art
- Fri, May 9 - Sat, May 17 2025, All day

3333

King Parrot at The Whalers Hotel
9 May 2025
7:00 - 8:00pm
The Whalers Hotel, 53 Liebig Street Warrnambool
King Parrot is launching their new record 'A Young Person's Guide To King Parrot' all over Australia.
- Fri, May 9 2025, 7 - 8pm

3230

Australian Heritage Festival Weekend
10 - 11 May 2025
All day
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, Merri Street, Warrnambool
Celebrate our heritage at the Australian Heritage Festival Weekend at Flagstaff Hill.
- Sat, May 10 - Sun, May 11 2025, All day

3280

Maddingley Botanical Road Show
11 May 2025
8:00am - 1:00pm
Warrnambool Sunday Market, Warrnambool Showgrounds
Maddingley Botanical is hitting the road in Autumn 2025, bringing an extraordinary selection of plants to towns and suburbs across Victoria.
- Sun, May 11 2025, 8am - 1pm

3226

Flagstaff Hill Cannon Firing
11 May 2025
1:30 - 2:00pm
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, Merri Street, Warrnambool
Visit Flagstaff Hill today to witness the 80lbs Cannon Firing!
- Monthly on the 15th, 1:30 - 2pm for 4 times
  
  Upcoming
  
  Sun, May 11 2025, 2 - 2:30pm

3435

Aidan Jones - Chopin's Nocturne
11 May 2025
5:00 - 7:00pm
Mozart Hall, 2 Gilles Street, Warrnambool
Settle in for a show the likes of Dirty Angel Comedy has never seen. The Mozart Hall's Grand Piano will be uncovered for the latest show from Aidan Jones!
- Sun, May 11 2025, 5 - 7pm

3459

The Australian wool industry - has it a future or will it go the same way as leather? With Peter Small
13 May 2025
2:00 - 3:00pm
Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool
- Tue, May 13 2025, 2 - 3pm

3207

Morning Book Chat
14 May 2025
10:00 - 11:00am
Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool
Looking to meet other avid readers and casually chat all things books and reading? We have the group for you! Come along to our library-ran book chat on the second Wednesday of every month.
- Monthly on the second Wednesday, 10 - 11am until Thu, Jul 10 2025
  
  Upcoming
  
  Wed, May 14 2025, 10 - 11am
  
  Wed, Jun 11 2025, 10 - 11am
  
  Wed, Jul 9 2025, 10 - 11am

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3456

Expand Your Mind: Story & Screen - Behind the Words with Richard Pritchard
15 May 2025
5:30 - 6:30pm
Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool
Richard Pritchard shares insights on how he became a traditionally published author with Australia's leading children's book publisher. What does it take to get a publisher's attention and how to sustain a career as an author? Richard will also share about his career working as a Visual Effects artist on Hollywood blockbusters and answer any questions for upcoming authors and filmmakers.
- Thu, May 15 2025, 5:30 - 6:30pm

3461

Readers Rendezvous
17 May 2025
1:00 - 2:00pm
Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool
After last year’s fantastic launch, Readers Rendezvous is back! We’ll be talking all things books, and you’ll have the chance to help shape our next book club sets. Hear our library staff highlight their standout selections, then cast your vote for what should be added next.
- Sat, May 17 2025, 1 - 2pm

3367

Grigoryan Brothers - Amistad
17 May 2025
7:30 - 9:30pm
Lighthouse Theatre, Timor Street, Warrnambool
Amistad’ is the new album from acclaimed guitar duo, the Grigoryan Brothers.
- Sat, May 17 2025, 7:30 - 9:30pm

3368

Spellbound - A Night of Magic & Grand Illusion
20 May 2025
7:00 - 9:00pm
Lighthouse Theatre, Timor Street, Warrnambool
Spellbound is a groundbreaking magic and grand illusion show created by celebrated illusionist Anthony Street.
- Tue, May 20 2025, 7 - 9pm

3457

National Simultaneous Storytime - The Truck Cat
21 May 2025
10:30 - 11:30am
Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool
Join us for National Simultaneous Storytime as we read The Truck Cat. A story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found. With illustrations by multi-award-winning artist Danny Snell and words by acclaimed new writer Deborah Frenkel, The Truck Cat is the perfect book to inspire kindness and compassion in young children everywhere.
- Wed, May 21 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am

3464

Third Wednesday Book Club - The Belburd by Nardi Simpson
21 May 2025
6:00 - 7:00pm
Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool
Our monthly Book Club covers a range of genres and themes. Come along on the third Wednesday of every month to connect with fellow book lovers, share your thoughts, and discover new favourites.
- Wed, May 21 2025, 6 - 7pm

3466

Lawyer in the Library
23 May 2025
11:00am - 2:00pm
Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool
Join us for a Lawyer in the Library Drop-in Clinic to mark Victorian Law Week 2025. Lawyers David Brozinski and Janine Wilson, from The Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centres’ Emma House Legal Program, will be able to discuss a broad range of family violence-related legal topics.
- Fri, May 23 2025, 11am - 2pm

3219

Alpha Wolf 'Terrible Days' Tour
23 May 2025
6:45 - 11:00pm
Whaler's Hotel, Liebig Street, Warrnambool
Destroy All Lines and Greyscale Records Present

ALPHA WOLF
'Terrible Days Across Australia' Regional Tour
with special guests
Malevolence (uk)
Zuko + More
- Fri, May 23 2025, 6:45 - 11pm

3423

Piano & Drag Show
23 May 2025
7:00 - 11:00pm
Seanchai Irish Bar, Liebig Street, Warrnambool
- Fri, May 23 2025, 7 - 11pm

3369

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
23 May 2025
8:00 - 10:30pm
Lighthouse Theatre, Timor Street, Warrnambool
Amistad’ is the new album from acclaimed guitar duo, the Grigoryan Brothers.
- Fri, May 23 2025, 8 - 10:30pm

3460

The Fabulous Campbells - A Dynasty of Speed with Dick Whitaker
27 May 2025
2:00 - 3:00pm
Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool
In this talk, Dick Whitaker takes a look at the story of the Campbells and reviews some of the fantastic machines they helped develop and risked their lives to drive.
- Tue, May 27 2025, 2 - 3pm