Jersey Boy in Castle Hill
As the story goes, singer Bobby Fox was hand picked by Frankie Valli to play the front man of the Four Seasons. in the smash hit musical Jersey Boys. He went on perform the role more than 750 times and won many awards. Music writer Bob Gaudio described him as "a real star".
Fox will be performing songs from his new album The Fantastic Mr Fox and hits from Jersey Boys at the Castle Hill RSL on March 21 at 8.30pm. Tickets: $30.
■ Click here for bookings.
Movie screening
Pop Up Parramatta brings the opportunity to share and enjoy your favourite cult, anime and Australian movies with special creative talks, organised by Pop Up project Shh Centre for Hybrid Arts.
The science fiction action film The Fifth Element will be screened on Friday, March 6 at 9 Albert Street, North Parramatta at 8pm. Donation at the door.
■ Details: Merryn Spencer, 9806 5050 or popupparramatta.com.
Portrait exhibition
The Doug Moran National Portrait Prize is on exhibition at Blacktown Arts Centre from Thursday, February 26 until Wednesday, March 18.
The exhibition has encouraged excellence and creativity in contemporary Australian portraiture for the past 26 years.
The display also includes selected works from the Moran Contemporary Photographie Prize, which interprets contemporary life in Australia with an emphasis on day to day life.
It's open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-5pm.
■ Details: Blacktown Art Centre, 78 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown. No bookings are necessary and admission is free.
March 1: It’s been 210 years since the Castle Hill Convict Rebellion and celebrations will be at the Government Farms Convict Barracks at 4pm. At Castle Hill Heritage Park, Heritage Park Drive, Castle Hill. Details: thehills.nsw.gov.au.
March 7: Join the Travellers Band at Parramatta RSL for Asian Fun Night. They will play covers of all types of music. Details: parramattarsl.com.au.
March 8: Atura Blacktown takes creativity to new levels on Sunday afternoons as the lobby becomes a backdrop for Atura Sketch Club. Details: aturablacktown.com.au. Next door are the Blacktown Markets at the Skyline Drive-in from 8am-1pm.
March 13: The Castle Hill Agricultural Show starts today! There will be rides, showbags, exhibitors and lots of entertainment. On until March 15. Details: castlehillshow.com.au.
March 14: Sydney Symphony in Parramatta Park is back with a free concert tonight only. The musical program includes waltzes, polkas and popular Spanish songs. From 6.30pm-10pm. Details: parrapark.com.au.
March 14: The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith is hosting a history conference with associate professor Carol Liston, local historian Lorraine Stacker and Gallipoli historian Kim Phillips. Tickets from $50. Details: thejoan.com.au.
March 15: Enjoy a lazy Sunday at Tench Reserve, Jamisontown with music by the river from 11am to 4pm. Free live music performed by Brittany Gleeson, Megan Longhurst, David Agius and others. Details: penrithcity.nsw.gov.au.
March 17: It’s St Patrick’s Day! As expected The Fiddler will have celebrations on from noon. On March 15 there will be an Irish breakfast and Irish food and drinks will be available all month. Details: thefiddler.com.au.
March 18: See some of Australia’s best entertainers perform at the ACE Awards night at the Blacktown Workers Club from 6pm. Tickets cost $100 and include a three-course meal. Details: workersclub.com.au.
March 20: Have a hauntingly good night exploring Old Government House in Parramatta on a ghost tour. Bookings are essential: friendsofogh.com/ghost.
March 21: The Autumn Dreamers Markets will be at Riverside Theatre from 9.30am-2.30pm with a range of handmade items for sale. Details: thedreamersmarket.com.
March 29: Visit Bella Markets at the Bella Vista Hotel for a range of organics, designer clothing, home, giftware, live music and more. From 10am-2pm. Details: bellavistahotel.com.au.
