THIS WEEK IN THE TERRITORY

MONDAY, MAY 27

BACHATA CLASSES Bachata is popular in every Latin dance scene all around the world. It’s one of the easiest dance steps to pick up which makes it the perfect dance to learn for beginners. With many years of experience in teaching, Salsita’s practical, fun, and easy style will help you feel confident on the dance floor – not to mention you’ll enjoy yourselves! This melting, sweet dance will inspire the Latin vibes in you. 8pm at Dance World Studio. $20

TUESDAY, MAY 28

BRAZILIAN SAMBA CLASSES Espirito do Samba, Darwin’s leading Brazilian Samba performance and teaching specialists, are bringing their love of this energetic and powerful dance style to you. Samba no pé is a solo, high energy style of Latin dance which originates from Brazil, widely considered now as their national music style and dance. Challenge yourselves, learn some new moves, get fit and have fun in a relaxed, friendly and encouraging environment in these empowering classes! 7.30pm at Studio 13. $15

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29

SKATE NIGHTS Head down to Jingili Skatepark every second Wednesday until November for free music and skating. Shredders, spectators and newcomers all welcome! 6pm at Jingili Skate Park. FREE

THURSDAY, MAY 30

TONI CHILDS RETROSPECTIVE Join the legendary Toni Childs for a special performance as she celebrates her 30 year anniversary of Union. Childs will be performing hits and fan favourites from Union, House of Hope, The

Woman’s Boat and Keep the Faith. The second hour will be your introduction to new music from two very special albums, It’s All a Beautiful Noise and Citizens of the Planet. 7.30pm at the Darwin Entertainment Centre. $69

FRIDAY, MAY 31

PINE CREEK GOLD RUSH FESTIVAL The small town of Pine Creek becomes a meeting place for gold panning enthusiasts both rookie and veteran at the annual Gold Rush Festival. All weekend in Pine Creek. ALL

SATURDAY, JUNE 1

JUNK ART FESTIVAL Katherine Regional Arts has rebranded the festival from the previous Junk Sculpture Festival to better reflect what the event has evolved into - a multidisciplinary extravaganza of sustainable arts, fashion, collaborative works, food and music. All Day at Katherine Regional Arts. FREE

SUNDAY, JUNE 2

OPEN GARDENS NT Several gardens are opening in Darwin and Palmerston as part of the June Open Gardens NT 2019 season. Something special is offered at each garden, ranging from massed plantings of flowering and foliage shrubs, private and cool ambiences, thriving tropical plants and edibles as well as inspirational collections of plants and sculptures. Plants and refreshments for sale. All Day at Heather’s Haven, 5 Gager Way, Gunn. $7