Things to do and see around the region

Kids entertainment

As a rogue AI threatens to erase our treasured stories, a solitary worker races against time. Can his quirky contraptions and eccentric machines shield our stories? Jens Altheimer masterfully blends humour, imagination, and heart in Whalebone, a show bursting with dazzling visuals, playful inventions and a pinch of circus. Perfect for kids and adults. Celebrate the magic of stories, laugh about comic clashes between man and machine and re-discover what truly makes us human. It's on Thursday, May 9, at 11am at the Goulburn Performing Arts Centre. To buy tickets head to www.goulburnpac.com.au/Events-directory/Whalebone

Goulburn Poultry Fanciers' Society

Annual Show

Check out Goulburn Poultry's annual show which has more than $4,000 in cash, prizes and trophies on offer. The extensive range of birds varies but generally includes a selection of soft feather, hard feather, standard, bantam, waterfowl, purebred, rare, crossbreeds, guinea fowl, peafowl, turkeys, pheasants and other bird breeds such as quail, parrots and finches, plus the sale of equipment such as incubators, feeders and carry boxes. Penning starts Friday night and runs again on Saturday morning, followed by judging. It's on at Goulburn Showground on Saturday, May 11, from 8.30am to 5pm. Step into the 'Depository' magical world, a mysterious agency that safeguards human memories.

Goulburn Rotary

Parkside Markets

Be sure to sample fine regional produce and wares from the regions' talented makers and producers at the Parkside Markets. Held in Montague St, adjacent to Belmore Park on the second Saturday of the month, the markets are a must visit. A project of the Goulburn Rotary Club, all funds raised from the market go to support Rotary charities and projects. The next market is on Saturday, May 11, and runs from 8.30am to 1.30pm.

Marulan

Book Exchange

The Marulan Book Exchange is a bi-monthly event run by local volunteers. One of the only book exchanges left in NSW, it provides a valuable resource for locals and visitors alike. Bring your books and grab some new titles. The next one is on Saturday, May 11 at St Stephen's Church in George Street, Marulan. It starts at 10am.

Mulwaree High School Remembrance Museum

Exhibition

The Mulwaree High School Remembrance Museum presents their 2024 exhibition "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories" to the public. The exhibition focuses on the ordinary folk from the Goulburn district serving during times of war. Be sure to visit and hear of the extraordinary stories that were not always worthy of bravery medals or citations, but are nonetheless vital in our region's history. It's on Sunday, May 12. The Remembrance Museum is open every Sunday from 2pm to 4pm or by appointment, contact 4821 2587).