21st April – 27th April 2014

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Djuki Mala Chooky Dancers
Thursday 24th April 2014
Geelong Performing Arts Centre’s Playhouse Theatre will host an incredible touring show from Artback in the Northern Territory. Djuki Mala or the Chooky Dancers are an amazing contemporary Aboriginal performance from the Galiwinku Community from Elcho Island located in North East Arnhem Land. The show will include some amazing music, acrobatics, dance and theatre with plenty of humour, culture and spirit. This is a rare opportunity to see such a creative and inspirational performance from a part of Australia that is rarely in the spotlight. For more information visit www.gpac.org.au

ANZAC Day around the Region
Friday 25th April 2014
ANZAC Day is the most solemn day of remembrance on our calendar, and this year we celebrate the 99th year from when our troops landed on the Turkish beaches of Gallipoli. Australia and New Zealand pause every ANZAC day to remember the spirit, the sacrifices and the mateship and pay respect for all those who have served our countries in war and peace. There are many events on around the Geelong region to commemorate ANZAC Day Read More

2014 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach
Wednesday 16th – Sunday 27th April 2014
The world’s oldest and most prestigious surfing event returns to the Geelong Region’s premier surf beach Bells for the 53rd time for the 2014 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach. This event will bring the cream of world surfing to our region including the 35 top men, the top women and 16 best juniors of the ASP world tour. Read More

The Piccadilly Market
Sunday 27th of April 2014
The fabulous Piccadilly Market returns to Deakin University’s waterfront campus in what has become a very popular event in recent times. The market specialises in high quality items, with plenty of hand made products from jewellery, photography, art, beautiful clothing, gifts and home wares. There are delicious gourmet foods and plenty of clever ideas.

The Geelong Half Marathon
Sunday 27th of April 2014
The Geelong Cross Country Club is hosting the Geelong Half Marathon along the scenic Barwon River in a 21.1 kilometre event. The event to raise money for the Geelong Hospital’s Andrew Love Centre will start in Belmont, head to Breakwater then to Fyansford and return to Belmont. You can run as an individual or event create a relay team where three people can run around 7 kilometres each. The day kicks off around 7:00 AM with the race starting at 8:00 AM. For registrations (that must be done online before the event) and more information visit www.gccc.asn.au.