Going Out

Get ready to laugh at The Joan

Get ready to laugh until your cheeks hurt, because next Friday February 18, ‘Comedy @ The Joan’ is back and better than ever in Penrith!

Wild World of Cat Stevens

Cat Stevens is responsible for some of the most beautiful melodies in music history. This April, entertainer Darren Coggan will celebrate 50 years of this...

Entertainment legends together on stage

She is Australia’s leading lady of musical theatre. He is an Australian film and television veteran. And together they are ‘Bosom Buddies’. No strangers to working...

Hand over your money, money, money

After winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with their song ‘Waterloo’, everyone knew the Swedish group ABBA. While their reign was short lived their music...

Police Band brings stage and screen classics to life

The Joan will host a very exciting Morning Melodies concert this month with the NSW Police Band playing ‘Music from the Stage & Screen’.

1927 unlocks its next generation of fans, but diehards are welcome too

Since making a name for himself with an acoustic cover of The Police’s hit single ‘Roxanne’ in 1987, 1927’s Eric Weideman has barely taken time off the road, performing both in the band and as a solo artist.

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...

At The Movies: Wrath of Man

From its tense opening scenes through to its bloody, bitter conclusion, ‘Wrath of Man’ delivers an engaging ride throughout.

At The Movies: Air

'Air' shoots a three from centre court here - it's brilliant.

Sir Cliff to light up cinemas – including in Penrith – next February

Music icon Cliff Richard is adding to the slew of concert films hitting cinemas, with ‘Cliff Richard: The Blue Sapphire Tour 2023’ making its way to Hoyts Penrith in February.

New blood for classic band

How do you introduce a band that’s racked up over 30 amazing years in the industry, performed more than 5,000 live shows, played...

10 places in Penrith to watch the Cup

Are you and your friends struggling to figure out where you want to go out on Cup day? The Weekender is here to help! Here...

Kids serve up food with a side of laughter in new MasterChef series

Judge Andy Allen tells us about the new series.

You’d be barking bad to miss it: Dogs on Show at Orchard Hills

Dog lovers rejoice! A free event is heading to Orchard Hills this weekend, and it’s guaranteed fun for the whole family.

Murder mystery comes to Penrith

Put yourself in the centre of an Agatha Christie murder mystery at the John Lees Centre next month. Audiences are in for a thrilling evening...

Magic and mayhem back on stage at Riverside

Your chance to win a double pass to the show!

Crazy collectors unite

From action figures, model cars, replica movie memorabilia and old playing cards, you never know what you are going to find when Australia’s largest...

Take a seat at Adam’s bar

Though technological advancement has seen an improvement in music production quality there’s really nothing like the sound you get from live music. This is exactly...

Playing for peace

As part of events for National Refugee Week, Syrian-American composer and pianist Malek Jandali will be using his music to introduce audiences to the...

Keeping it in the family

It was the song that filtered through your TV, on your drive home, and even at the dentist while getting your yearly check-up. And now...