Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes

This two-part epic is a complex, metaphorical and symbolic examination of sexuality in 1980s USA by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning playwright Tony Kushner. Playing over four weekends, Angels in America is a two-part play, presented in two halves over two separate performances. Thursday 2 to Saturday 25 May, 1 pm, 2 pm and 7 pm. The Little theatre. Register.

Tasting Australia Masterclass Series

Tasting Australia is the country’s longest running eating and drinking festival – celebration and collaboration of people, produce and place lie at the heart of our existence.

ThincBoards: Get Your Business Board Ready

Join ThincLab and Managing Director of Steam Ventures, Sasha Baranikov (previously Co-Founder of Uniti Group ASX:UWL) in our 2 day short course on getting your business board ready. Thursday 9 to Friday 10 May, 9 am to 5 pm. ThincLab Room 101, 10 Pulateney St, Adelaide. Register.

Tasting Australia Masterclass: Cellar to Ceylon (sold out)

This sensory masterclass will explore the consumer emotions evoked by wine and tea flavours, and the best choice for different occasions. It will also reveal the secrets of wine and tea terroir. University of Adelaide Associate Professor Sue Bastian, a world-renowned sensory and consumer scientist, has been collaborating with Dilmah CEO Dilhan Fernando on this groundbreaking research. Try the fruits of their thought. 

Lunchtime Concert: Mentorship Series

Darius Milhaud - La Création du monde, Op. 81a and Mozart - Clarinet Quintet, K. 581 Dynamic staff members Helen Ayres, Stephen King and Lloyd Van't Hoff mentor a select group of classical performance students through a series of tutorials and rehearsals. The opportunity to perform side-by-side with professional musicians launches these stars-in-the-making to new heights. Friday 10 May 1.10–2 pm. Elder Hall, North Terrace campus. $20. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

Tasting Australia Masterclass: Bin Appetit (sold out)

A staggering 7.6 million tonnes of food is wasted in Australia each year – 70 per cent of it perfectly edible. Learn from experts helping to change the game.

Fay Gale Annual Public Lecture

Youth, Masculinity and the Far Right in Australia. In conjunction with the Academy of Social Sciences, The Fay Gale Centre is delighted to present the 2024 Fay Gale Public Lecture with Professor Pam Nilan from the University of Newcastle. Friday 10 May, 5.30–7 pm. Nexus 10, Level 7, room 704/705 MBA Suite and online. Register.

Tasting Australia Masterclass: A Chance to Celebrate (sold out)

Cheers! Sparkling wine is synonymous with celebration, and in its 150th year the University of Adelaide has invited some of the most heralded sparkling winemakers to come together and raise a toast. This masterclass will celebrate all things bubbly – the hero of all celebrations – whether it be blanc de blanc, cuvée or rosé.

Tasting Australia Masterclass: Chardonnay Academy (sold out)

Chardonnay is perhaps the ultimate confluence of terroir and winemaker. It’s the hottest top-end white wine in the world right now – and the sought-after wines of pioneering New Zealand label Kumeu River have played a significant role in shaping its global rise over the past four decades. Join winemaker, University of Adelaide alumnus and Master of Wine Michael Brajkovich for a closer look.

Pint of Science 2024

University of Adelaide researchers will speak at three events during Pint of Science 2024 in Adelaide. Dingo DNA to Sheep Smarts, Unlocking Neuroplasticity from Predicting Risk to Enhancing Recovery, and Savouring the Sip: Unveiling wine's secret flavours and the vibrant future of agave. Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 May, 7–9 pm. Wheatsheaf Hotel, 39 George St, Thebarton and Suburban Brew, 26-30 Provident Ave, Glynde. Tickets.