What's On in Adelaide in October

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October 2008 Events in Adelaide and South Australia

• 1 October (Wednesday) 2008 - Wednesdays @ 1 - Douglas Gautier, CEO & Artistic Director of the Adelaide Festival Centre Trust will speak on books that have been important in his life. Admission is $6.50, or $5.50 Concession. 1pm, Lecture Theatre, Institute Building, State Library. For more information contact The Friends of the State Library of SA on (08) 8207 7255
   
• 1 to 3 October 2008 - Beauty and the Beast Musical - Lots of audience interaction and cheeky characters, like the magical looking glass, clock, portrait and chair, who all come to life. 10:30am and 1:30pm daily at the Odeon Theatre. All tickets are $15 and can be booked by phoning Theatre Bugs on 8332 1228.
   
• 2 October (Thursday) 2008 - Misinterprotato - Contemporary music ensemble performing in cabaret mode. Adults $25, Concession $20. 8:00pm in the Piano Bar at the Adelaide Festival Centre. Book through the Adelaide Festival Centre
   
• 2 to 18 October 2008 - The Drawer Boy - Play about childhood friends and war veterans who share a mysterious secret buried under a comfortable but hard working life on the land. Adults $25, Concessions $18, Groups (10+) $15. 8:00pm at the Bakehouse Theatre, 255 Angas Street, Adelaide. Book by phoning 82270505.
   
• 29 September to 3 October 2008 - Gumtree Fairies - Children's play about water conservation. 60 mins (plus an interval). Suitable for ages 2 and up. Star Theatres, 145 Sir Donald Bradman Drive. Tickets $12. Book online
   
• 3 October (Friday) 2008 - National Walk to Work Day - Walk all or part of the way to work in order to achieve better health and cleaner air. Sign up today to become a Walking Class Hero or Corporate Ambassador - register at The Pedestrian Council
   
• 4 October (Saturday) 2008 - Flamenco con Alma -  Flamenco performance with international artists from Spain. Song, guitar and dance. Tickets $40, book online. 8pm at Channel Events, 120 Gouger St, Adelaide
   
• 4 October (Saturday) 2008 - Australian Young Pianists Showcase - Presented by Recitals Australia. Featuring the top young (16 and under) pianists from each state. 4:00pm at Elder Hall, North Terrace, Adelaide. Tickets: Book through BASS or on 131 246
   
• 4 & 5 October 2008 - The Defence Force Air Show - An extensive array of ground displays and exhibitions from the Army and Air Force.
   
• 4 & 5 October 2008 - "The Red Shoes" and "Clara's Arctic Dream" - Performed by SA Children's Ballet Company. October 4th (2:00pm and 7:30pm) and Sunday 5th October (2:00pm) at Scott Theatre, Kintore Avenue, Adelaide. Tickets $12 (children under 3 free). Book through Venuetix on 8225 8888
   
• 20 September to 5 October 2008 - Oktoberfest - see Themes4Parties for costumes and party products
   
• 5 October (Sunday) 2008 - Daylight saving begins 2.00 am - put your clocks forward 1 hour. See time zones for more information.
   
• 5 to 11 October 2008 - South Australian Mental Health Week - The full program of activities can be found on the Mental Health Coalition of South Australia website. Events include:
   
  • 9 October (Thursday) 2008 - Stall in the Mall - Come along and have fun whilst learning how to improve your mental health. Have a massage, meet the therapy dogs and laugh along with our clowns. 9:00am to 5:00pm at the Rundle Mall Cannopy, intersection of Rundle Mall and Gawler Place.
     
• 6 October (Monday) 2008 - Labour Day Public Holiday (see BCL's Public Holidays page)
   
• 7 to 11 October 2008 - Bush to Burra Cattle Drive - Community fund raiser for Mid-North Health Services and Hospital. Drive 150 head cattle from Whyte Yarcowie to Burra. Bring your own horse and camping gear or hire. $250 per day (2 day min). See website for booking form.
   
• 8 & 9 October 2008 - Life is Rhythm - The Camut Band mixes African percussion, tap dance, voice and sand dance. 6:30pm both nights plus 2:00pm on 9 Oct. Her Majesty's Theatre, Grote St, Adelaide. Cost: Premium $55, Adult $50, Conc $40, Student $20, Family (2 adults, 2 children) $130. Book through BASS online or on 131 246
   
• 8 to 10 October 2008 - Florey Foundation 'For The Love of Art' - More than 250 canvases of the same size, at the same price ($250). Buy a canvas 'for the love of art' without knowing who the artist is until purchase has been made. Your painting could be from a well established or an up and coming artist. 11:00am to 3:00pm daily at Bonython Hall, North Tce, The University of Adelaide.
   
  • 8 October (Wednesday) 2008 - Florey Foundation For the Love of Art Opening Night Cocktail Party - Raising funds for brain injury medical research. Tickets $30. 6:30pm at Bonython Hall, University of Adelaide. For more information phone 8303 5211
     
• 10 October (Friday) 2008 - RSPCA Happy Tails Day (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities)
   
• 10 to 12 October 2008 - Adelaide Home Show
   
• 10 to 12 October 2008 - Festival of Garden & Outdoor Living
   
• 11 & 12 October 2008 - 7th Biennial Model Railway Exhibition - Presented by the Noarlunga Model Railroaders Inc. Over 25 operating layouts and displays, food, free parking, and more. Mitsubishi Entertainment Centre, 1284 South Rd, Clovelly Park. Saturday: 9.30am to 5.00pm, Sunday: 9.30am to 4.00pm Kids $3, Adults $6, Families $15.
   
• 11 & 12 October 2008 - The South Australian Bonsai Society's 45th Annual Show - Annual display of bonsai, ikebana and suiseki viewing stones. Includes sales of bonsai and bonsai related materials, demonstrations throughout both days and refreshments available. Admission $3. Goodwood Community Centre, 32-34 Rosa St, Goodwood.
   
• 11 to 18 October 2008 - Adelaide Cathedral Art Show - St Peter’s Cathedral
   
• 13 October (Monday) 2008 - School Term 4 begins in South Australian schools (see AU school holiday dates)
   
• 13 October (Monday) 2008 - Connections - Performed by the Elder Conservatorium Wind Orchestra. Featuring pieces by Grainger and a trumpet concerto. 8:00pm at Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide. To book tickets phone Claire Oremland on 8303 5925
   
• 14 October (Tuesday) 2008 - Avon Community Bagged Promotions Day - Fundrasing event for the Avon Community. A day of shopping and food. Cost $5.00 includes lunch. 11:00am to 3:00pm. Bookings required ASAP - call 08 88671127 for more information.
   
• 15 October (Wednesday) 2008 - National Ride to Work Day - Registration for the event is free and riders are welcome to attend free community breakfasts which will be held throughout the country.
   
• 16 October (Thursday) 2008 - A Taste of Computing for Seniors - Presented by Seniors-On-Line. Free introduction for seniors with no previous experience of computers. The session will include simple exercises to demonstrate use of the mouse and keyboard, some basic computer programs, and accessing the Internet. Mark Oliphant Building, Laffer Drive, Bedford Park, Adelaide. For more information and to book your place phone 8201 7727
   
• 1 September to 16 October 2008 - Tiwest Night Stalk - a national citizen-based spotlight survey to determine numbers and distribution of Australian native species and feral pests. Anyone can do it, all you need is a torch and a sense of adventure. See the website for instructions and a spotter's log.
   
• 16 to 29 October 2008 - Italian Film Festival - Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas. Buy tickets from the Palace Nova website or box office.
   
• 17 October (Friday) 2008 - Big Wish Bike Ride Fundraising Breakfast - Supporting Make A Wish Australia. Guest speaker will be Rachel Sanderson. $40 per person includes cooked breakfast. 7:00am to 9:00am in the Terrace Room at Adelaide Pavilion, Veale Gardens, corner South Terrace and Peacock Road, Adelaide. Bookings essential by 10th October - contact Margaret on 0412 104 751
   
• 17 to 19 October 2008 - Stand up Against Poverty - Organised by Make Poverty History. National awareness campaign with local events.
   
• 18 October (Saturday) 2008 - Heathfield High School 20 year reunion 1984-88 - 7:30pm, Mt Lofty Football Clubrooms. (See BCL Reunions)
   
• 18 October (Saturday) 2008 - Salvation Army Fete - Crafts, foods, books, Aboriginal art, thrift shop, plants, and much more. 22-24 Exmouth Rd, Glanville. For more information phone 8341 5015.
   
• 18 October (Saturday) 2008 - Craft Fair - Presented by Para Hills Modbury Catholic Parish. Handmade crafts, produce, plants, face painting, and more. John XXIII Catholic Church, 50 Reservoir Road, Hope Valley.
   
• 18 October (Saturday) 2008 - Fete and Food Festival - Raising funds for Nepal International Fellowship, Leprosy Mission Australia, Baptist World Aid and CBMI. Stalls include Asian-Australian cuisine, plants, second-hand goods and bric a brac, clothing and jewellery, and much more. To donate toys, books (not more than 5 years old), or anything else in good condition, contact Amanda on 0402454145 or Knightsbridge18oct [at] gmail.com. 10.00am to 2.00pm at the Knightsbridge Baptist Church, corner Glynburn and Knightsbridge Roads, Leabrook.
   
• 19 October (Sunday) 2008 - Buddy Walk is a 3 km walk around the Torrens River in which anyone can participate without special training. It is a wonderful, heart-warming event that celebrates the many abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome. For more information or to register please call 8367 8022.
   
• 18 October to 8 November 2008 - "For Always" Musical Performance - Tasso Bouyessis and Annamaria Beni perform music from La Traviata, La Boheme, The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, and many more.
   
• 19 October (Sunday) 2008 - Cabra College Fete - Food, rides, entertainment, exhibits, trash & treasure, books and plants. Special appearance by Chunky Custard. Cabra College, 225 Cross Rd, Cumberland Park. For more information call Liz Ditroia on 8272 4588.
   
• 19 to 25 October 2008 - Wishes on Wheels - A week long car rally and scavenger hunt travelling from Adelaide to Geelong and raising funds for Make-A-Wish Australia.
   
• 24 October (Friday) - The Lion Charity BBQ - Organised by Amber Matson, Young Business Leaders Program 2008/2009 participant. Come along for a Friday night drink and grab a snag to support the Royal Society for the Blind. 5:00pm at The Lion Hotel, North Adelaide.
   
• 25 October (Saturday) 2008 - Mt Barker Wadorf School Spring Fair - Food, plant nursery, live music, crafts, children's café and stalls. Sims Rd, Mt Barker, 11am-4pm
   
• 25 October (Saturday) 2008 - Eden Hills Primary School Biannual Strawberry Fair - Crafts, plants, books, cakes, white elephant stall, lucky numbers, roving performers, local artist displays, side shows, food, and more. All money raised on the day goes towards the purchase of new Smart Boards (computerised whiteboards) for all classrooms. For more information contact info [at] edenhillsps.sa.edu.au
   
• 25 October (Saturday) 2008 - Kalyra Fete - Fundraiser for the residents and their family members. There will be a variety of stalls and food available, plus entertainment, wine tasting, face painting, jumping castle, and much more. 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Kalyra Aged Care Facility, 2 Kalyra Road, Belair. For more information phone 82715444.
   
• 26 October (Sunday) 2008 - QEH Community Childcare Centre Spring Fair - Featuring facepainting, plants and produce art stall, BBQ, raffle and auction, bizarre bargains stall, musical entertainment, and more. Opposite The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Tenterden House, Woodville Road, Woodville South.
   
• 26 October (Sunday) 2008 - Celebrate Sunnybrae 2008 - Over 100 historical and community groups, 4 stages of entertainment, plus hot rods, vintage cars and motorcycles, Medieval combat knights and archers, treasure hunt, Celtic and country music, and much more. Free entry. 10:00am to 4:00pm at Sunnybrae Farm, Gallipoli Grove, Regency Park.
   
• 26 & 27 October 2008 - Amnesty International Australia SA/NT Youth Conference - Workshops teaching high school students how to turn their passion for human rights into on the ground activism. Speakers and workshops run by Amnesty, Oxfam, World Vision, Act Now for Social Change, and the UN Youth group. Sunday 26th: 11:00am to 4:00pm,  Monday 27th: 9:00am to 4:00pm at The Disability Information and Resource Centre, 195 Gilles Street, Adelaide. Register by downloading the conference form (pdf)
   
• 27 October (Monday) 2008 - National Breast Cancer Foundation Pink Ribbon Breakfasts - host or attend a fund raising breakfast to coincide with Pink Ribbon Day. See website to register or for more information
   
• 31 October (Thursday) 2008 - Halloween - (see Halloween party products and costumes)
   
• 31 October (Friday) 2008 - Canteen National Bandanna Day - Proceeds go to CanTeen's community efforts. (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities)
   
• See November events in Adelaide & South Australia
   
• Art Exhibitions are now on the Adelaide Exhibitions page

October 2009

• 18 to 25 October 2009 - World Solar Challenge from Darwin to Adelaide
   
• October 2009 - Jamestown Air Show Flyin and Air Spectacular is recognised as one of Australia's best air shows, presenting spectacular aircraft at their finest. The event is held every three years during spring, generally the middle of October. Part of the scenic Southern Flinders Ranges, Jamestown is approx 200 miles north of Adelaide by road.
   
• October 2009 - Tasting Australia - Food and wine festival held every 2 years. 

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• Brisbane and Queensland events, public and school holidays in October. See Brisbane attractions including cinemas, concerts and festivals, exhibits and galleries, theatre and tours. See also events on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast & North Queensland.
   
• Canberra and ACT events, public and school holidays in October. See Canberra attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Darwin and Northern Territory events, public and school holidays in October. See Darwin attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Hobart and Tasmania events, public and school holidays in October. See Hobart attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Melbourne and Victoria events, public and school holidays in October.  See Melbourne attractions including local activities, cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Perth and Western Australia events, public and school holidays in October. See Perth attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatres and tours. 
   
• Sydney and New South Wales events, public and school holidays in October. See Sydney attractions including local activities, cinema, concerts & festivals, exhibitions & galleries, historical sites, theatre and tours.
   
• New Zealand events, public and school holidays in October. See New Zealand experiences including day tours, rail tours and package tours.