Redbanks Fireworks, Dark Mofo Winter Feast

Events For The Weekend

Author

David Rowe
May 23, 2025

Good Morning Hobart,

The weather is once again looking pretty good for the weekend, with the a few showers around.

In Today’s Newsletter:

  • Winter Feast Stallholders

  • Dream House Of The Week

  • Tasman Bridge Lane Switch?

  • Hobart Scramble

  • Events For The Weekend

Dark Mofo Winter Feast Stallholders Revealed

Dark Mofo’s Winter Feast is back, serving up wild global flavours across two weekends: June 5–8 and 12–15 at Princess Wharf 1 and Salamanca Lawns.

With 70+ food stalls (think wallaby wings, possum bao, camel skewers!), 100+ live acts, and a First Nations-led opening, it’s set to be a fiery winter celebration.

Free entry on June 15 with a chill, sensory-friendly session too. Come hungry, leave glowing!

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Dream House Of The Week

Bridge Bottleneck Blues

Parents and commuters are pushing for a tweak to the Tasman Bridge’s morning lane switch.

Right now, the middle lane flips to city-bound traffic at 9am, leaving just one lane out of town—bad news for school-run drivers.

A proposed 30-minute delay could ease the pain, but the State says that might jam up Macquarie Street and beyond.

For now, it’s traffic as usual... and patience required!

Hobart Scramble

Unscramble the letters to reveal a Hobart suburb:

OCAMELNLSVILE

Answer at end of newsletter

Events

Friday 23rd

🩸 Hobart Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows | 11:00AM (Numerous Times Over Weekend)

Location: 50 A6 Hobart
Description: On an ill-fated night, love goes terribly wrong for Bella Wanderlust and Walter Bridges. Bella, the famous travel blogger, was found dead during a ghost tour led by the theatrical Percy Shadows. Now, since you're Australia's best detective, it’s up to you to dig out the truth and catch the murderer.

🌃 Hobart Twilight Market | 4:30PM

Location: 12 Franklin Wharf Hobart
Description: Hobart comes alive at the Hobart Twilight Market – a family and dog-friendly Friday night market showcasing the best of Tasmanian eats, drinks, design, and music.

Saturday 24th

🚶 Pier in the Past Walking Tour | 10:00AM

Location: 18 Hunter St Hobart
Description: Starting at MACq 01 Hotel, you’ll walk the very streets shaped by over 130 years of rich, layered history. This experience isn’t just a tour — it’s a journey that will leave you feeling a deeper connection to Hobart and its spirit.

🎨 Unleash Your Creativity With Acrylics | 10:00AM

Location: 48 Argyle St, Hobart
Description: Dive into a vibrant world of color and expression in our fun and beginner-friendly acrylics art class! Whether you're a total newbie or looking to brush up on your skills, this session is the perfect place to explore bold techniques, blend beautiful colors, and create your own masterpiece

Location: 276 Masons Rd, Nugent
Description: The Redbanks Fireworks Festival & Light Show is a family-friendly celebration featuring live local music, roaming performers, interactive light installations, kids’ workshops, and a spectacular fireworks finale. Set in the rolling hills of Nugent.

👁️ Ruby Rocket Private Eye | 7:30PM

Location: Salamanca Arts Centre
Description: Ruby Rocket, Private Eye is an intoxicating, intoxicated private eye who always gets her man. Except, of course, when she doesn’t. In this hilarious improvised show, Stacey Hallal plays Ruby, weaving vivid noir storytelling, physical comedy, and Jon Timm’s innovative multimedia imagery.

Sunday 25th

🚘️ Tassie Cars Meets & Cruises | 10:00AM

Location: Queens Domain Community Hub
Description: TCMC'S domain meet up! (All makes and models welcome). Everyone is welcome on the 25th of May to come enjoy a morning up at the domain and look and some awesome rides!

Location: The Founders Room, Salamanca Arts Centre
Description: In this workshop, you will learn how to build and harness your own improv superpowers to play within a dynamic range - physically, verbally, and emotionally.

❤️‍🩹 Healthy Hobart Latin Dance | 2:00PM

Location: Lenah Valley Community Hall, 22 Creek Road
Description: Dancing is one of the best ways to be happy! Salsa and Cumbia dance styles are fun and easy-to-learn. The sessions are inclusive and accessible for everyone, including children, families, people with disabilities, and seniors.

Scramble Answer

Collinsvale