What to do in SA this weekend
This weekend, have a night in Vegas at the Little Heroes Foundation’s 2025 gala ball or head to the Barossa Valley for Winter Flame.
Touching the Divine at AGSA
As the birthplace of many of the world’s major religions, including Buddhism and Hinduism, Asia’s impact on spirituality has stretched well beyond the continent’s borders. This impact will be highlighted in Touching the Divine: Love and devotion in Asian art, which will be on display in galleries 19-21 of the Art Gallery of South Australia’s Lower Melrose Wing until November 23. This exhibition explores the depiction of love and devotion in sacred Asian art. You can expect to see artworks demonstrating the importance of light to Islamic mysticism, the confluence of religions in the Mughal Empire, depictions of the Hindu deity Krishna, and the worship of goddesses in Hinduism.
Winter Flame 2025
Join the Barossa & District Pipe Band this weekend for Winter Flame 2025. Held in mid-June to coincide with the winter solstice, this free community event takes place in Tanunda from 6pm on Saturday, June 21. Making its way from Jane Place, a blazing torchlit parade will feature the pipe band, as well as Highland dancers and Highland strong men and women. This night culminates with a stirring Scottish bagpipe and dance performance at Murray Street/Basedow Road. The Barossa District & Pipe Band was established to share with beauty of Scottish bagpipe music with the communities of this iconic wine region.
Ramsay Art Prize
Head to the Art Gallery of South Australia this weekend to see the Heavy Grit by Sydney-based artist Jack Ball, who was the winner of this year’s Ramsay Art Prize. Presented by the Art Gallery of South Australia and supported in perpetuity by the James & Diana Ramsay Foundation, this biennial prize sees $100,000 in prize money awarded to a contemporary Australian artist under the age of 40. In 2025, a record number of 500 artists entered the competition, with the number eventually whittled down to 22 finalists, including South Australian locals Liam Fleming, Lisa Khan, Alfred Lowe and James Tylor. All finalists will have their works displayed at the Art Gallery until August 31.
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Sharkskin SA IRB Series 2025
The best surf lifesavers in South Australia will be crowned in the coming weeks as part of the Sharkskin SA IRB Series 2025. The Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) racing competition is a chance for drivers and crew to put their lifesaving skills to the test, with races simulating real-life rescue situations. Competitors will navigate buoys as they pick up a member of their team in the water and bring them to safety on the shore. This week’s event will be held on Sunday at Christies Beach ahead of the state champs at West Beach on Sunday, July 6.
Ronald McDonald House Charities gala
Saturday, June 21, will be a night to remember as Ronald McDonald House Charities South Australia hosts its 25th Anniversary Gala Ball at the Adelaide Convention Centre. With tickets starting at $225 per person, this event supports the non-profit’s mission to provide a “home away from home” for sick children and their families. This evening will include a three-course meal paired with beverages from Tscharke Wines, Wicks Estate and CW Wines, as well as entertainment from party band The Cast. “For 25 years, our essential services have been supporting regional families who need to travel to receive urgent healthcare for their ill or injured child,” says CEO Melissa Monkhouse.
Flagstaff Hill Golf Club opening
Be among the first to experience the brand-new Flagstaff Hill Golf Club at its opening on Saturday, June 28, from midday to 4pm. Check out the new restaurant and alfresco areas, tour the Living Choice retirement villages, and learn about various function spaces for weddings, as well as private and corporate events. You can also try mini golf or have a go on a virtual golf simulator, while there will also be kids’ entertainment and free face painting. The Flagstaff Hill Golf Club is located on Memford Way in Flagstaff Hill.
