This weekend, have a ball at the 2025 NBL1 Central Grand Finals or head to the Adelaide Town Hall for the Purkarari: Slow Down exhibition.
2025 NBL1 Central Grand Finals
Have a ball at the 2025 NBL1 Central Grand Finals, held for the first time ever at Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Taking place on August 16 at 5.30pm, spectators can watch both the women’s and men’s grand finals. Basketball SA CEO Tim Brenton says hosting South Australia’s basketball finals at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre is a landmark moment for the sport. “This event not only showcases the incredible talent within South Australian basketball but also highlights the growth of our game,” he says. “Bringing South Australia’s best female and male teams to a world-class venue reflects our commitment to elevating the basketball experience for players, coaches, and fans alike.”
Purkarari: Slow Down at Adelaide Town Hall
Experience the transformative power of art as the City of Adelaide presents Purkarari: Slow Down. Purkarari derives from the Pitjantjatjara word meaning “a deep calmness through work”. This group exhibition features major new works by Aboriginal musician and artist Zaachariaha Fielding of Electric Fields. The installation also showcases works by senior artists from the APY Studio in Adelaide, including Sandra Pumani, Yaritji Tingila Young, Nyunmiti Burton, Jennifer Ingkatji, Yaritji Heffernan, Margaret Richards and Megan Lyons. This installation will be displayed on the First Floor Gallery at Adelaide Town Hall until February 2, 2026.
Keiffee the toy koala at SLSA
Keiffee the koala is planning a night out on the town and needs help deciding what to wear. Head to the Treasures Wall in the Spence Wing of the State Library of South Australia and give Keifee a hand picking out the perfect outfit. Keiffee is a childhood toy from the 1940s, which was donated to the State Library’s Children’s Literature Research Collection. “A toy koala was given to me by my father, Keith, on his return from World War II, stationed in Darwin,” says donor Valerie. “Keiffee has been played with and loved by three generations of children in our family. Like me, my family wish for the koala to be cared for and admired by other children.”
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Aunty Ellen Trevorrow: Weaving Through Time at the JamFactory
Journey through the career of an internationally-renowned Ngarrindjeri weaver this month at Aunty Ellen Trevorrow: Weaving Through Time. Showing in Gallery One of JamFactory until September 14, this survey exhibition features everything from traditional baskets and fish traps to wearable dresses and jewellery, all crafted from freshwater rushes. The installation has been curated by Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna and Narrunga woman Carly Tarkari Dodd and recognises Aunty Ellen’s decades-long collaboration with Dr Jelina Haines. The exhibition is presented as part of the ICON 2025 series, which highlights the most influential South Australian visual artists working in craft-based media.
Prospect community art show
Head to Newmarch Gallery on Prospect Road this August for the 26th Prospect Community Art Show. Held annually as part of the South Australian Living Artists Festival, this exhibition showcases more than 100 artworks created by members of Prospect’s artistic community, as well as those with a connection to the area. This exhibition supports both emerging and established creatives, with 100 per cent of sale profits going back to the artist. You can expect to see everything from acrylics to oil on canvas, exquisite watercolours, sculpture and more. Entry is free to the art show, which will be on display until August 16.
SAHMRI virtual tour
Whether you’re a STEM student, science curious or simply someone fascinated by the massive leaps being taken in medical research, you can now access all areas of SAHMRI on its new virtual tour. As you navigate the SAHMRI building, click on the SAHMRI logos to reveal extra information. Along the way, you will meet researchers, hear them talk about their work, explore cutting-edge equipment and find out about the impact SAHMRI’s work makes in solving some of the biggest health challenges.
