Presented by Performing Artists of Dungog will be a series of Friday live and loungy performances. May 20 will be Dennis Bourke on guitar.

May 21: CWA Hall, 199 Dowling Street, Dungog. Time: 8.30am-12pm.

Find fresh produce grown by local farmers, market gardeners and backyard growers. Held every Saturday morning.

May 21: 211 Dowling Street, Dungog. Time: 12.30pm-3pm. Cost: $120.

Learn the technique of Pinch Pot hand building using your fingers to form a shape of your liking. If it's a mug, bowl or vase, this workshop will show you how to make your very own unique piece of art. Hosted by Hive and Gobbler. Tickets: hiveandgobbler.com.au.

May 21: Royal Hotel Dungog. Time: 4pm-8.30pm. Cost: $25.

The Stanley Records Travelling Medicine Show will see new acts Katie Brianna, Ben Leece and Left Of The Dial, Dave Favours and The Roadside Ashes plus Sam Shinazzi perform. Tickets: stickytickets.com.au.

May 28: John Tucker Park, Paterson. Time: 2.30pm-late. Cost: $5 child (3-13), $8 adult, $20 family (2A, 2C).

Gates to Rotary Club of Paterson's cracker night is a community event for families. The winter festival will feature a live band, kids entertainment, food, drinks and fireworks. Gates will open at 2pm. Main event begins 6.30pm. Tickets: events.humanitix.com/booth-contracting-and-paterson-rotary-cracker-night-2022.

June 1-12: Dungog by Design gallery, 244 Dowling Street.

The Ride On Exhibition will showcase artworks from Dungog by Design members created for as part of the Dungog Moving Forward Festival. The official opening will be held at 12pm on Saturday, June 4.