TasWeekend: Your guide to the week’s best events around the state

Here are our best picks from the state’s entertainment scene this week.

John Butler plays at Tolosa Park tonight.

Here are our best picks from the state’s entertainment scene this week.

TODAY

JOHN BUTLER TRIO & MISSY HIGGINS

Tolosa Park, Glenorchy, 5pm

Two of Australia’s favourite musical acts are joining forces for the Coming Home tour, with a show at Tolosa Park. With 15 ARIA Awards between them, Butler and Higgins have a long history together, but this will be their first major tour together in nearly 15 years. They’ll be supported by special guests Stella Donnelly and Baker Boy. Show starts at 5pm and tickets are $109.90. ticketmaster.com.au

Missy Higgins joins John Butler tonight. Picture: CHRISTIAN GILLES

EVANDALE VILLAGE FAIR & NATIONAL PENNY FARTHING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Evandale, 10am-4pm

The wheels of time will turn back 100 years as the historic village of Evandale hosts the annual Evandale Village Fair and National Penny Farthing Championships. Penny farthing enthusiasts from across Australia and overseas will compete in a series of races, held on a circuit in the town centre, along with market stalls, live music and roving entertainers. Entry is $12 (children under 16 are free). evandalevillagefair.com

Step back in time at the Evandale Village fair and National Penny Farthing Championships this weekend.

CLARENCE JAZZ FESTIVAL

Rosny Farm, from 2pm today & noon tomorrow

Don’t miss the final two days of the Clarence Jazz Festival, with a string of free and ticketed events. There will be music from 2pm-11.30pm today including The Fats Hollers, Billy Whitton and the Swingin Hepcats, Mia Palencia in Good Company, Uncle Gus and the Rimshots and Galapagos Duck. Tomorrow’s entertainment starts at midday and includes Dave Sikk Quartet, Presidential Suite, the Adrian Cunningham All Stars, We Be Three and Nadira and Friends. 22 Rosny Hill Road, Rosny Park. Download the full program at clarenceartsandevents.net/clarence-jazz-festival

Chill out at the Clarence Jazz Festival.

KOONYA GARLIC FESTIVAL

Koonya, 10.30am-4.30pm

Celebrate the joy of garlic – the food its flavours and the music and art it inspires – at the Tasman Peninsula’s annual harvest festival. Improve your garlic and gardening knowledge with talks from some of Australia’s leading horticultural experts, refine your culinary skills at cooking masterclasses with celebrated Tasmanian chefs and indulge in fine local food and beverages while enjoying live music and entertainment. $10 adults ($5 for Tasman locals), children under-16 are free. koonyagarlicfestival.com

The Koonya Garlic Festival is a great place to enjoy the annual harvest of this crop that grows so well in Tasmania.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

TSO BEETHOVEN & MOZART

Hobart’s Federation Concert Hall, Friday (March 1), 7.30pm

Launceston’s Albert Hall, Saturday (March 2), 7.30pm

Officially recognised as a National Living Treasure, Richard Tognetti is an astounding soloist, inspiring director and passionate spokesperson for music’s role in enriching our lives. Tognetti demonstrates the breadth of his expertise as he conducts the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, and even takes up the violin as a soloist. Hobart tickets from $83, Launceston tickets from $35. tso.com.au/concerts/beethoven-mozart