Going Out

WIN: Your school holiday survival pack!

The school holidays are just around the corner and the Weekender wants to make it a little easier to keep the kids entertained! We've got...

Come out and play at the Circus

From death-defying stunts to beautiful trapeze artists, the Great Moscow Circus has it all and will be keeping locals entertained when it comes...

Lakeside Long Lunch brings best food and wine to Penrith

Up to 10,000 people are set to converge on the Sydney International Regatta Centre in September for the inaugural Lakeside Long Lunch. A first of...

The best of Burlinson

He's had success in films and television series but now Tom Burlinson is set to exhibit his many talents on stage. The veteran...

At heart, Athol is still a Seeker

In the 60s musician Athol Guy’s beebop group decided they wanted to take on a more folky, bluegrass sound. They knew they’d need a...

Family Fun Day coming to St Clair

Penrith City Council is bringing a family-friendly day of fun to Peter Kearns Memorial Oval in St Clair on Saturday, August 5.

Ron's bold new move

After playing the character of Ridge Forrester on the US soap opera 'The Bold and The Beautiful' from 1987 to 2012 – an...

Fairytale fun at the Q

A new fairytale by one of Australia’s most exciting playwrights, Finegan Kruckemeyer, will be playing at the Q Theatre as part of the...

Residency a “lifetime in the making” for Emu Plains artist

Emu Plains artist, Susan Oxenham, is hoping to inspire others as she undertakes her first residency at Penrith Regional Gallery.

Re-living Bee Gees magic

After playing for audiences in Las Vegas, the Australian Bee Gees show is coming home and bringing their spectacular tribute show with them....

WIN tickets to Little Big Dash!

Little Big Dash is returning to Penrith this month, offering an exhilarating obstacle adventure which puts the fun into physical activity for more than...

Festive fun with the Penrith Symphony Orchestra

The holiday season is almost here once again, with Christmas and festive events in full swing.

Poetry Slam coming to Penrith

It's no secret that Penrith is home to some talented and creative individuals, and now local writers, poets and musicians will have the opportunity...

Queen of country

Over the last couple of years I’ve been lucky enough to speak to some of the biggest names in the Australian country music industry. One...

Classic novel comes to life on stage

Local theatre group Ruby Productions will be bringing Charlotte Bronte’s classic novel ‘Jane Eyre’ to the stage this May. ‘Jane Eyre’ follows the trials of...

Love's in the air at Panthers

After an impressive four decades in the music industry, 70's pop icon John Paul Young is celebrating by bringing his melodic tunes back...

A final farewell

One of England’s legendary singer/songwriters is calling it a day and the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre is just one of the stops...

Morning of music at The Joan

The Joan brings together two of Australia’s greatest entertainment icons for ‘Tenterfield to Rio – A Peter Allen Tribute’. The next concert in The Joan’s...

Penrith Musical Comedy Company makes long-awaited return to the stage

After a three-year hiatus, Penrith Musical Comedy Company will be making its return to the Q Theatre stage this weekend.

Play will have audiences laughing out loud

Audiences will be in stitches with Henry Lawson Theatre's current production 'Happy Families'. The comedy by Simon Hopkinson and Helen O'Connor is based in country...