Top 10 things to do in Bunbury

CinefestOZ rolls out both black and red carpets, BREC has puppets, Grand Cinemas has Marvel and the football is still on. What's on your list this week?

1. Footy action

Cheer on your favourite South West Football League side this weekend for Round 16 action. Games start on Saturday night when South Bunbury host the Eaton Boomers in a top of the table clash. The same night Busselton host Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault. Then on Sunday Carey Park tackle the Collie Eagles, Harvey Bulls and Augusta-Margaret River battle it out and the Peter Betti Memorial Cup will be decided between Donnybrook and Bunbury.

2. Celtic Illusion

Gaze at an Irish dance spectacular tomorrow night at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre. Celtic Illusion is a creative performance starring Anthony Street, former principal dancer from Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance and Rhythms of Ireland. ''' Click here to book through www.bunburyentertainment.com or call 1300 661 272.

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3. Kingswood

Dance the night away at the Prince of Wales Hotel on Thursday night when Australian indie rock band Kingswood hit the stage. The Melbourne-based group are taking Australian stages by storm with their energetic performances. Listen to favourites like Yeah Go Die, Medusa and She’s My Baby. Click here to book tickets go to www.tickets.oztix.com.au

4. CinefestOZ

Strap yourself in for a fantastic experience when the South West’s biggest film festival, CinefestOZ which begins tomorrow night from 6.30pm. William Barrett and Sons is hosting Bunbury’s opening night with a black carpet event. Six dark comedy short films will be screened to open the event, including Makeover directed by Don Percy. Click here for more information go to www.cinefestoz.com

5. The Snow Queen

Sit back and enjoy the Bunbury Musical Comedy Group and Stagelight Youth Theatre’s latest production, the Snow Queen. The play begins this weekend and runs twice a day on Saturday and Sunday. The local production has been called a musical fantasy for the whole family. For tickets or more information go to www.bunburyentertainment.com or call 1300 661 272.

6. Swamp Juice

Get ready to be entertained in a new and quirky way on Friday when Canadian puppeteer Jeff Achtem returns to Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre. In Achtem’s newest production, Swamp Juice, bits of rubbish and household items are transformed to create stories through shadow puppetry. ''' Click here to book through www.bunburyentertainment.com or call 1300 661 272.

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7. Catch a Movie

Watch the latest blockbuster film this Thursday at Bunbury Grand Cinemas when The Inbetweeners 2 hits the big screen. The much anticipated sequel has Jay on a gap year holiday in Australia when he invites his friends — Will, Neil and Simon — to join and all hell breaks loose. The backpackers travel across the country and have many adventures which aim to have the audience in fits of laughter. For session times go to www.grandcinemas.com.au

8. Quiz night

Put your thinking cap on this Saturday and head down to the Bunbury Bowling Club for Vocal Fusion Choir’s quiz night. Grab a table for eight people and test your general knowledge against others from the city. There will be raffles, fantastic prizes and plenty of laughs to be had. For more information or to book a table call Pippa on 0409 106 358.

9. BREC red carpet

Feel glamorous and elegant on Friday night while walking the red carpet at the premiere of The Reckoning for CinefestOZ at Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre. Tickets for the event include drinks, canapes, entertainment and the film screening. ''' Click here to book through www.bunburyentertainment.com or call 1300 661 272.

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10. Art Connection

Let your eyes and mind take in all the colour of Bunbury Regional Art Galleries’ exhibition, The Cuban Connection. Closing this Sunday, it provides a fascinating insight into Cuban art practices and the country’s social, cultural and political landscape.

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