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Circus Of The Opressed by TextaQueen
8 Mar - 11 May 2025
All day
Warrnambool Art Gallery, 26 Liebig Street, Warrnambool
Satirically employing the style of vintage circus posters in works on paper and a giant jigsaw puzzle, TextaQueen examines the tokenisation of marginalised artists in institutional contexts.

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Chess Meet
6 May 2025
5:30 - 7:30pm
Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool
Do you love playing Chess or are you keen to learn? Come along to our new monthly Chess Meet and join other enthusiasts for a social game of chess in a friendly environment. Players of all levels and skill levels are welcome and children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that this is not a class, however staff will be on hand to assist with basic rules.
- Monthly on the first Tuesday, 5:30 - 7:30pm until Tue, Dec 9 2025
  
  Upcoming
  
  Tue, Jun 3 2025, 5:30 - 7:30pm
  
  Tue, Jul 1 2025, 5:30 - 7:30pm
  
  Tue, Aug 5 2025, 5:30 - 7:30pm
  
  Tue, Sep 2 2025, 5:30 - 7:30pm
  
  Tue, Oct 7 2025, 5:30 - 7:30pm

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First Tuesday Book Club - The Season by Helen Garner
6 May 2025
6:30 - 7:30pm
Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool
Our monthly Book Club covers a range of genres and themes. Come along on the first Tuesday of the month to connect with fellow book lovers, share your thoughts, and discover new favourites.
- Tue, May 6 2025, 6:30 - 7:30pm

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ROSS NOBLE – CRANIUM OF CURIOSITIES
6 May 2025
8:00 - 10:20pm
Lighthouse Theatre, Timor Street, Warrnambool
Roll up, roll up! Or use a more conventional form of transport to get to the show. It’s entirely your choice. Unless you accidentally become trapped in a barrel*.
- Tue, May 6 2025, 8 - 10:20pm

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Creative Club
8 May 2025
4:00 - 5:00pm
Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool
Create, share, and explore at Creative Club! Join us for a mix of guided and free activities incorporating technology and traditional arts and crafts. Each session will engage in creative projects to spark imagination and encourage collaboration.
- Every 2 weeks on Thursday, 4 - 5pm until Thu, Dec 18 2025
  
  Upcoming
  
  Thu, May 8 2025, 4 - 5pm
  
  Thu, May 22 2025, 4 - 5pm
  
  Thu, Jun 5 2025, 4 - 5pm
  
  Thu, Jun 19 2025, 4 - 5pm
  
  Thu, Jul 3 2025, 4 - 5pm

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VIDA. Thursdays: Live Music by Zoe Borthwick
8 May 2025
4:00 - 10:00pm
86 Kepler Street, Warrnambool
Every Thursday afternoon, VIDA. opens its doors to the public.
- Thu, May 8 2025, 4 - 10pm

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Author Event: In Conversation with Samuel Ridley, Author of The Mahogany Ship
8 May 2025
6:30 - 7:30pm
Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool
Join us for a special conversation with local author Samuel Ridley as we delve into his latest gripping historical novel, The Mahogany Ship. Place is everywhere and time is everywhen as the myth of the Mahogany Ship connects the dots on the map of Australia’s violent forgotten history. This is a story about acceptance and love, exploration and loss, and the human capacity to endure.
- Thu, May 8 2025, 6:30 - 7:30pm

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Warrnibald Portrait & Art Event
9 - 17 May 2025
All day
Matilda Room - Warrnambool Racing Club 2-64 Grafton Rd, Warrnambool
An inaugural art event, featuring the Warrnibald Portrait Prize and a general art show know as the Hospice Art Event which will showcase a wide range of local and regional art
- Fri, May 9 - Sat, May 17 2025, All day

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King Parrot at The Whalers Hotel
9 May 2025
7:00 - 8:00pm
The Whalers Hotel, 53 Liebig Street Warrnambool
King Parrot is launching their new record 'A Young Person's Guide To King Parrot' all over Australia.
- Fri, May 9 2025, 7 - 8pm

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Australian Heritage Festival Weekend
10 - 11 May 2025
All day
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, Merri Street, Warrnambool
Celebrate our heritage at the Australian Heritage Festival Weekend at Flagstaff Hill.
- Sat, May 10 - Sun, May 11 2025, All day

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Maddingley Botanical Road Show
11 May 2025
8:00am - 1:00pm
Warrnambool Sunday Market, Warrnambool Showgrounds
Maddingley Botanical is hitting the road in Autumn 2025, bringing an extraordinary selection of plants to towns and suburbs across Victoria.
- Sun, May 11 2025, 8am - 1pm

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Flagstaff Hill Cannon Firing
11 May 2025
1:30 - 2:00pm
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, Merri Street, Warrnambool
Visit Flagstaff Hill today to witness the 80lbs Cannon Firing!
- Monthly on the 15th, 1:30 - 2pm for 4 times
  
  Upcoming
  
  Sun, May 11 2025, 2 - 2:30pm

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Warrnambool Symphony Orchestra - Mothers Day Concert
11 May 2025
2:30 - 4:00pm
Lighthouse Theatre, Timor Street, Warrnambool
Celebrate this special day with your family and friends at the Warrnambool Symphony Orchestra's 17th Annual Mother’s Day Concert.
- Sun, May 11 2025, 2:30 - 4pm

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Aidan Jones - Chopin's Nocturne
11 May 2025
5:00 - 7:00pm
Mozart Hall, 2 Gilles Street, Warrnambool
Settle in for a show the likes of Dirty Angel Comedy has never seen. The Mozart Hall's Grand Piano will be uncovered for the latest show from Aidan Jones!
- Sun, May 11 2025, 5 - 7pm

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The Australian wool industry - has it a future or will it go the same way as leather? With Peter Small
13 May 2025
2:00 - 3:00pm
Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool
Peter Small explores the past, present and possible future of the Australian wool industry.
- Tue, May 13 2025, 2 - 3pm

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The Library @ West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House
14 May 2025
10:00 - 11:00am
12-16 Pecten Ave, Warrnambool VIC 3280
The Warrnambool Library team will be at the West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House (WWNH) to share information about the library, sign you up as a member, organise for books, magazines and DVD's to be delivered to WWNH for you to collect, assist you with accessing any of our online resources and more!
- Every 2 weeks on Wednesday, 10 - 11am until Wed, Jun 25 2025
  
  Upcoming
  
  Wed, May 14 2025, 10 - 11am
  
  Wed, May 28 2025, 10 - 11am
  
  Wed, Jun 11 2025, 10 - 11am
  
  Wed, Jun 25 2025, 10 - 11am

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Morning Book Chat
14 May 2025
10:00 - 11:00am
Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool
Looking to meet other avid readers and casually chat all things books and reading? We have the group for you! Come along to our library-ran book chat on the second Wednesday of every month.
- Monthly on the second Wednesday, 10 - 11am until Thu, Jul 10 2025
  
  Upcoming
  
  Wed, May 14 2025, 10 - 11am
  
  Wed, Jun 11 2025, 10 - 11am
  
  Wed, Jul 9 2025, 10 - 11am

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Storytime @ West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House Series
14 May 2025
10:30 - 11:30am
12-16 Pecten Ave, Warrnambool VIC 3280
Spark a lifelong love of stories and reading at Storytime! Join us at West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House for songs and rhymes, engaging tales followed by story-inspired crafts to ignite little imaginations and keep tiny hands busy.
- Every 2 weeks on Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:30am until Wed, Jun 25 2025
  
  Upcoming
  
  Wed, May 14 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
  
  Wed, May 28 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
  
  Wed, Jun 11 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am
  
  Wed, Jun 25 2025, 10:30 - 11:30am

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Expand Your Mind: Story & Screen - Behind the Words with Richard Pritchard
15 May 2025
5:30 - 6:30pm
Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool
Richard Pritchard shares insights on how he became a traditionally published author with Australia's leading children's book publisher.
- Thu, May 15 2025, 5:30 - 6:30pm

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Warrnambool Oxfam Group Movie Fundraiser "The Penguin Lessons"
15 May 2025
6:30 - 8:30pm
Capitol Cinema, Kepler Street, Warrnambool
Based on the memoir and true story of an Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Heartfelt, touching and bittersweet.
- Thu, May 15 2025, 6:30 - 8:30pm

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Kevin Bloody Wilson
16 May 2025
7:30 - 9:30pm
Warrnambool Greyhounds Racing Club - 75 Timor St, Warrnambool
KEVIN BLOODY WILSON with special guest JENNY TALIA FROM AUSTRALIA
- Fri, May 16 2025, 7:30 - 9:30pm

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Readers Rendezvous
17 May 2025
1:00 - 2:00pm
Warrnambool Library, 8 Kepler St, Warrnambool
After last year’s fantastic launch, Readers Rendezvous is back! We’ll be talking all things books, and you’ll have the chance to help shape our next book club sets. Hear our library staff highlight their standout selections, then cast your vote for what should be added next.
- Sat, May 17 2025, 1 - 2pm

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Grigoryan Brothers - Amistad
17 May 2025
7:30 - 9:30pm
Lighthouse Theatre, Timor Street, Warrnambool
Amistad’ is the new album from acclaimed guitar duo, the Grigoryan Brothers.
- Sat, May 17 2025, 7:30 - 9:30pm

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Spellbound - A Night of Magic & Grand Illusion
20 May 2025
7:00 - 9:00pm
Lighthouse Theatre, Timor Street, Warrnambool
Spellbound is a groundbreaking magic and grand illusion show created by celebrated illusionist Anthony Street.
- Tue, May 20 2025, 7 - 9pm