What to do in SA this weekend
This weekend, explore the love and devotion of Asian art at the Art Gallery’s latest exhibition, or see the beauty of the changing seasons at the Autumn Rose Show.
Fantastic Forms
February 17 to May 9
Bundanon’s touring exhibition Fantastic Forms is celebrating the creativity of the human imagination at the David Roche Gallery. This display features more than 200 works from the Bundanon collection, highlighting the expansive artistry of potter Merric Boyd (1888-1959) in conjunction with three contemporary Australian artists, Rubyrose Bancroft, Stephen Benwell and Nabilah Nordin. This exhibition captures Boyd’s essence of energy, movement and colour through blending mediums of ceramics, drawings, sculpture and animation.
Touching the Divine: love and devotion in Asian Art
February 28 to April 26
Touching the Divine: Love and Devotion in Asian Art explores the sacred expressions of love and passion across Asia. Displayed in the lower Melrose wing of the Art Gallery of South Australia, this collection showcases works that illustrate the concepts of divine devotion from Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam in a variety of media. Visit to appreciate the romance reflected in the artistic expression from a diversity of cultural beliefs.
Santos Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge
April 23-26
The national wheelchair rugby team, the Australian Steelers, make a return this weekend to take on the world’s best at the Santos Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge. The team, currently ranked second in the world, will compete at the event, which features four days of competition, as well as activities and opportunities for the spectators to interact with the athletes. It is hosted at the State Basketball Centre in Wayville.
Autumn Rose Show
April 26-27
Stop and smell the best blooms of the season as the Autumn Rose Show returns to the Noel Lothian Hall at the Adelaide Botanic Garden. Celebrate all things gardens, creativity and, of course, roses. Find inspiration at the free event for the season ahead and start planning some winter planting. A highlight of the show will be the Rose Perfume Competition that runs across both days. The Rose Society of South Australia is also inviting the public to vote on the People’s Choice Award at the National Rose Trial Garden on Saturday, April 25.
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Epiphany Art Exhibition
March 27 to May 3
Epiphany explores moments of profound insight when things once hidden become defined and the familiar becomes transformative and new. This showcase is presented at Wonderground Barossa, a contemporary art gallery and cellar door in Seppeltsfield. The exhibition features artists Sally Browne, Nona Burden, Sally Etherton, Kate Pittas, Tiff Manuell and Jazz-azaré Pevreall. Visit the gallery to reflect on contemporary artistic expression, while appreciating the endless views of the Mirus vineyards on the western ridge of the Barossa Valley.
COMING UP
HAS Foundation Mother’s Day Luncheon
May 1
Celebrate motherhood at SkyCity Adelaide in a special afternoon designed to foster heartfelt conversations and meaningful connections. Enjoy a three-course meal, welcome cocktail, live entertainment, live auction from Toop+Toop and a post-event at Sol Rooftop Bar. Ticket sales support families needing financial and emotional care for their children with life limiting illnesses.
Adelaide Hills Garden Affair
May 3
Be immersed in all things gardening in a day that promises something for the whole family in the lead up to Mother’s Day. Expect spectacular autumn displays, garden-related market stalls, food vendors and an enhanced Inspiration Hub as the award-winning Adelaide Hills Garden Affair returns bigger than ever. Keynote speaker Gardening Australia’s Sophie Thomson promises to be a highlight. The event is on at Stangate House and Gardens in Aldgate, and entry is ticketed.
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