The Top Ender Magazine October November 2020 Edition

Regular
What's On
in October and November
1–4 October NT Writers Festival Held in George Brown
Botanic Gardens, the Festival is a four-day event involving books,
writers, discussions, storytelling and more. Connect virtually with writers
from across Australia and overseas. The festival alternates between
Darwin and Alice Springs and is in its 21st year. www.ntwriters.com.au
3 October Kakadu Bird Weekends. Kakadu is home to
more than a third of Australia’s bird species, and so is a paradise for
bird lovers. Meet traditional owners, Parks Australia and local birding
specialists to celebrate the Top End’s diverse birdlife. Take part in free
bird activities and join expert-guided tours. www.visitkatherine.com.au/
events/all-events/event/103484-kakadu-bird-week
13 October Mars in Opposition – every two years Mars
reaches the opposite side of the earth from the sun, and it should
appear even brighter than Jupiter. For this free event, head to your
balcony with a cold drink, your telescope or binoculars and relax! www.
smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/ten-biggest-celestial-events-nightsky-2020-180973956/
Closes 25 October The Moment Eternal: Nyapanyapa
Yunupiŋgu at MAGNT in Conacher Street, The Gardens. For more
than twenty years Nyapanyapa Yunupiŋu has worked in the remote
community of Yirrkala 18km south-east of Nhulunbuy, where she
is known for her paintings, drawings and sculptures. The exhibition
explores her life story.
25 October Mango Madness Festival This is a chance for
you to sample mango prepared in numerous different ways – and in
the Top End there are a lot of mangoes. Down at the Waterfront, there
will be stalls, cooking workshops and displays, as well as food, drinks
and a mango-inspired menu. Costs apply. www.northernterritory.com/
darwin-and-surrounds/events/mango-madness-festival
26 October–29 November Darwin International
Laksa Festival is back. Follow the Laksa Trail, sample those delights
and vote for the People’s Choice. The winner will receive the Golden
Bowl, won in 2019 by Chok’s Place in the Galleria, Smith Street.
www.northernterritory.com/darwin-and-surrounds/events/darwininternational-laksa-festival
21 November Tactile Arts Christmas Craft Fair. Stalls
packed with everything you might need for Christmas – presents,
knick-knacks, jewellery, fine art, ceramics, candles – so drop in, meet
your friends and browse what's on offer. www.tactilearts.org.au/pages/
craft-fairs
November events usually involve
Christmas Craft Fairs and Carols in
various locations. Keep an eye open
for them all. Nothing seems to be
advertised at the moment.
Cancellations
10–17 October Alice Springs Masters Games (biennial
event) CANCELLED. Their website promises an incredible event in
2022. www.alicespringsmastersgames.com.au/
Postponed
31 October BASSINTHEGRASS Originally scheduled for
23 May but postponed to 31 October 2020, it has now been
deferred until 15 May 2021. Visit the www.bassinthegrass.com.au
for event information.
For more information, and to find out about other
events in the region during 2020, check the Tourism
Top End website
www.tourismtopend.com.au/events.
Also check the websites for the different city and
town councils. This list is far from complete, and please
be aware that although these dates were correct at the
time of writing, you are advised to confirm them.
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