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I Ride Wollongong is a local documentary-style exhibition now displaying on Crown Street Mall. Local photographer Sam St Jon explores the content of families and individuals and their content for riding a bike. Find out more about this project here. Proudly supported by Wollongong City Council.
Street food under the stars.Every Thursday evening, Crown St Mall comes alive with the aroma of sizzling street food. You’ll experience the world on a plate with local food trucks and stalls serving up fresh dumplings, souvlaki, pide, crepes, donuts, Vegan dishes, burgers, smoked meats, twist potato on a stick and all your market favourites.
Live music is back at the Square every Friday night. With 181 vodka infusions and some killer cocktails, get your Friday night started at the Red Square.
Enjoy 5 Beekman's 2 hours of Espresso Martinis, Manhattans and a cheese platter for two. Every Saturday! Book now: 42 272 255
The perfect way to spend a day celebrating or catching up with friends– Bottomless Food and Drinks in an urban oasis. Enjoy Humber Bars 2 hour package, $49 per person. Contact Humber Bar for bookings and availability.
Celebrate AusMusic Month with free live music performances daily in the Creative Container – now in its new home in The Arts Precinct (between Wollongong Art Gallery and the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre). Performers include: Saturday 5 November, 4pm: ORLANDO BARDEVSKI Sunday 6 November, 4pm: KORA NAUGHTON Wednesday 9 November, 12:30pm: KANE CALCITE Thursday 10 November, 5:00pm: TAYVIN […]
Spend an indulgent Sunday morning cooking a sumptuous brunch. A little bit healthy and a little bit naughty, teamed with mimosas (BYO) - a match made in lazy day heaven!
Every Saturday and Sunday Dagwood hosts their famous bottomless brunch! Book your two-hour bottomless brunch from 2 - 4pm on Saturdays, or 12.45 - 2.45 and 3 - 5 for the Sunday session. Got some dietary concerns? No sweat! They can cater to a range of dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, GF and a range […]
Celebrate AusMusic Month with free live music performances daily in the Creative Container – now in its new home in The Arts Precinct (between Wollongong Art Gallery and the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre). Performers include: Saturday 5 November, 4pm: ORLANDO BARDEVSKI Sunday 6 November, 4pm: KORA NAUGHTON Wednesday 9 November, 12:30pm: KANE CALCITE Thursday 10 November, 5:00pm: TAYVIN […]
Life Drawing facilitated by Simon Emsley. Open to all levels of experience and support. Coffee and Tea available. Please bring own materials but we have back up supplies if needed.
Crowded House have announced new Dreamers Are Waiting Australian tour dates for this October and November, the acclaimed band adding to their recently rescheduled shows as the tour continues to grow. The band’s April Dreamers Are Waiting Australian tour dates played to full houses, rapturous audiences, and widespread critical acclaim, including a star turn at […]
Renowned music photographer Chris Frape, and multimedia artist Eloise Cleary have joined forces to create an art installation paying homage to the gritty and down-to-earth Wollongong music scene. The Creative Container (in its new home in the Arts Precinct) has been transformed into a mixed media diorama made up of photos, posters and memorabilia, celebrating […]
Give joy this Christmas with a donation to The City of Wollongong Giving Tree. Each year, the Wollongong community contribute thousands of individual gifts and donations, bringing a smile to the faces of those in need. Anglicare and Saint Vincent de Paul, the motorcycle clubs of the Illawarra and Wollongong City Council come together to […]
Street food under the stars.Every Thursday evening, Crown St Mall comes alive with the aroma of sizzling street food. You’ll experience the world on a plate with local food trucks and stalls serving up fresh dumplings, souvlaki, pide, crepes, donuts, Vegan dishes, burgers, smoked meats, twist potato on a stick and all your market favourites.
Shop local, shop fresh. Every Friday, a colourful collection of unique vendors fills the Crown Street Mall. From early morning until after lunch, stroll through the outdoor sunshine and load up on fresh farm produce, plants, beautiful homewares and crafts, beauty products, and unique fashions. Tasty lunches are also on offer. Our picks?
Live music is back at the Square every Friday night. With 181 vodka infusions and some killer cocktails, get your Friday night started at the Red Square.
Enjoy 5 Beekman's 2 hours of Espresso Martinis, Manhattans and a cheese platter for two. Every Saturday! Book now: 42 272 255
Take your tastebuds on a journey to the top of Africa with our exotic spice class. With strong Roman and Middle Eastern influences, a unique cuisine characterised by subtle scents, delicate flavours and elegant presentation. Savour the delights of the Middle East with such traditional dishes as mezze, flat bread, shashlik and almond desserts.
Who could ask for a better Sunday activity? Here at Five Barrel Brewing we are offering brewery tours and tastings every second Sunday and last Sunday of the month. Learn how your local brewery makes new and exciting craft beer. We love sharing our passion for high quality, fresh beer and the best part is […]
Every Saturday and Sunday Dagwood hosts their famous bottomless brunch! Book your two-hour bottomless brunch from 2 - 4pm on Saturdays, or 12.45 - 2.45 and 3 - 5 for the Sunday session. Got some dietary concerns? No sweat! They can cater to a range of dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, GF and a range […]
Celebrate AusMusic Month with a series of free live music performances in the Creative Container - now in its new home in The Arts Precinct (between Wollongong Art Gallery and the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre). Performers include: Saturday 5 November, 4pm: ORLANDO BARDEVSKI Sunday 6 November, 4pm: KORA NAUGHTON Wednesday 9 November, 12:30pm: KANE CALCITE Thursday 10 […]
Life Drawing facilitated by Simon Emsley. Open to all levels of experience and support. Coffee and Tea available. Please bring own materials but we have back up supplies if needed.
It's everyone's favourite excuse for a little merch shopping... AusMusic T-Shirt Day! Legendary local record store Music Farmers are taking over the Creative Container in the Burelli Street Arts Precinct, and setting up a pop-up merch stall. You'll be able to buy local band and performer merchandise and find out about upcoming local gigs. 10% of all […]
Street food under the stars.Every Thursday evening, Crown St Mall comes alive with the aroma of sizzling street food. You’ll experience the world on a plate with local food trucks and stalls serving up fresh dumplings, souvlaki, pide, crepes, donuts, Vegan dishes, burgers, smoked meats, twist potato on a stick and all your market favourites.
‘Nights In The Laneways: Live’ returns to Globe Lane for three nights of FREE, all ages live music from November 18 through to November 20! Yours and owls have lined up some crowd-favourites from the local and interstate live music landscape, and will hold three nights of live performances in Globe Lane. Drop by before […]
Shop local, shop fresh. Every Friday, a colourful collection of unique vendors fills the Crown Street Mall. From early morning until after lunch, stroll through the outdoor sunshine and load up on fresh farm produce, plants, beautiful homewares and crafts, beauty products, and unique fashions. Tasty lunches are also on offer. Our picks?
Live music is back at the Square every Friday night. With 181 vodka infusions and some killer cocktails, get your Friday night started at the Red Square.
Enjoy 5 Beekman's 2 hours of Espresso Martinis, Manhattans and a cheese platter for two. Every Saturday! Book now: 42 272 255
Join us on Saturday morning at Kikiee’s Restaurant, Cafe & Grill in Crown Street Mall for a fun and interactive morning of Speed Readings. In the spirit of speed dating, you will receive a 5 minute reading from each of The Reading Room's Cosmic Crew (a Psychic Medium, an Intuitive and an Astrologer/Numerologist). You will […]
The perfect way to spend a day celebrating or catching up with friends– Bottomless Food and Drinks in an urban oasis. Enjoy Humber Bars 2 hour package, $49 per person. Contact Humber Bar for bookings and availability.
Every Saturday and Sunday Dagwood hosts their famous bottomless brunch! Book your two-hour bottomless brunch from 2 - 4pm on Saturdays, or 12.45 - 2.45 and 3 - 5 for the Sunday session. Got some dietary concerns? No sweat! They can cater to a range of dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, GF and a range […]
Life Drawing facilitated by Simon Emsley. Open to all levels of experience and support. Coffee and Tea available. Please bring own materials but we have back up supplies if needed.
Street food under the stars.Every Thursday evening, Crown St Mall comes alive with the aroma of sizzling street food. You’ll experience the world on a plate with local food trucks and stalls serving up fresh dumplings, souvlaki, pide, crepes, donuts, Vegan dishes, burgers, smoked meats, twist potato on a stick and all your market favourites.
Don't miss your chance to see two bestselling authors in one place! Tori Haschka and Holly Wainwright will be discussing their latest books in conversation together at Wollongong Library this Thursday. About Holly Wainwright: Holly Wainwright is a writer, editor and broadcaster who lives on the south coast of New South Wales with her partner […]
Give joy this Christmas with a donation to The City of Wollongong Giving Tree. Each year, the Wollongong community contribute thousands of individual gifts and donations, bringing a smile to the faces of those in need. Anglicare and Saint Vincent de Paul, the motorcycle clubs of the Illawarra and Wollongong City Council come together to […]
It's the biggest sale weekend of the year - as all of your favourite retailers gift you their merriest offers, exclusive discounts and product releases. Get into the CBD this weekend and get a jump start on your Christmas shopping! You could win of 10 Wollongong Central gift cards by spending over $50 across the […]
Shop local, shop fresh. Every Friday, a colourful collection of unique vendors fills the Crown Street Mall. From early morning until after lunch, stroll through the outdoor sunshine and load up on fresh farm produce, plants, beautiful homewares and crafts, beauty products, and unique fashions. Tasty lunches are also on offer. Our picks?
Live music is back at the Square every Friday night. With 181 vodka infusions and some killer cocktails, get your Friday night started at the Red Square.
Enjoy 5 Beekman's 2 hours of Espresso Martinis, Manhattans and a cheese platter for two. Every Saturday! Book now: 42 272 255
On Saturday 26 November, HMAS Wollongong will conduct its final Freedom of Entry ceremony and march, on its final run to be decommissioned. Members of the public are encouraged to come along and witness this traditional event. The parade will start at 10am in Church Street, marching past the Cenotaph at MacCabe Park. They will […]
Join us for a feast for the senses with a sumptuous Spanish smorgasbord. Bite sized portions packed with flavour! With an endless variety, you will be introduced to a generous selection of recipes that will start you on your Tapas journey. Many little plates ... full of intensity.
Every Saturday and Sunday Dagwood hosts their famous bottomless brunch! Book your two-hour bottomless brunch from 2 - 4pm on Saturdays, or 12.45 - 2.45 and 3 - 5 for the Sunday session. Got some dietary concerns? No sweat! They can cater to a range of dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, GF and a range […]
Who could ask for a better Sunday activity? Here at Five Barrel Brewing we are offering brewery tours and tastings every second Sunday and last Sunday of the month. Learn how your local brewery makes new and exciting craft beer. We love sharing our passion for high quality, fresh beer and the best part is […]
Life Drawing facilitated by Simon Emsley. Open to all levels of experience and support. Coffee and Tea available. Please bring own materials but we have back up supplies if needed.
Got a sewing project you are working on? Or one you would like to start? Knit, cross stitch, embroider and more. Meetings held every Wednesday at Wollongong Library. Share your sewing tips, ask your questions and mingle with other crafty types. Sewing machines available.
Celebrate your way with your own unique mini crystal Christmas tree! In this creative workshop you'll learn how to make an adorable Christmas Gemstone Tree, with all materials included. This workshop is hosted by Gillian from The G Shop. $65pp plus $2 online booking fee.
Street food under the stars.Every Thursday evening, Crown St Mall comes alive with the aroma of sizzling street food. You’ll experience the world on a plate with local food trucks and stalls serving up fresh dumplings, souvlaki, pide, crepes, donuts, Vegan dishes, burgers, smoked meats, twist potato on a stick and all your market favourites.
Don't forget to post your wish list to Santa! Wollongong City Libraries offer a personalised mail service. Pop your letter into the special North Pole mail box inside the library, and you'll receive a reply from Santa. Letters can be posted up until Saturday 10 December.
Shop local, shop fresh. Every Friday, a colourful collection of unique vendors fills the Crown Street Mall. From early morning until after lunch, stroll through the outdoor sunshine and load up on fresh farm produce, plants, beautiful homewares and crafts, beauty products, and unique fashions. Tasty lunches are also on offer. Our picks?
Join the Illawarra Rainbow Community and Queers Down South for their first in-person trivia event! After much success with virtual trivias during lockdown, they're taking it IRL. Tickets are $10 each, which will go to ongoing support and events for the LGBTQIASB+ communities of the south coast. Teams from 2 - 8 people. You can form […]
Live music is back at the Square every Friday night. With 181 vodka infusions and some killer cocktails, get your Friday night started at the Red Square.
Crazy Panda Collectables will host a Collectables Fair on Saturday 3rd, filled with vintage and hard-to-find pop culture goodies just in time for Christmas. The pop-up store will extend with stallholders selling comics, toys, animation cels, original artworks, trading cards and more . Plus special guest, comic artist Marcelo Baez.
The perfect way to spend a day celebrating or catching up with friends– Bottomless Food and Drinks in an urban oasis. Enjoy Humber Bars 2 hour package, $49 per person. Contact Humber Bar for bookings and availability.
The colour Pink resonates across gender, sexuality, race, class, political alignments and notions of good and bad taste. Guest curated by Dr Sally Gray for Wollongong Art Gallery, Thinking Through Pink aims at an experience of pure visual pleasure, inviting visitors to suspend aesthetic judgements and bask in the visual and conceptual delights of PINK. […]
Every Saturday and Sunday Dagwood hosts their famous bottomless brunch! Book your two-hour bottomless brunch from 2 - 4pm on Saturdays, or 12.45 - 2.45 and 3 - 5 for the Sunday session. Got some dietary concerns? No sweat! They can cater to a range of dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, GF and a range […]
Led by burlesque royalty Ferri Maya (Miss Burlesque Melbourne) and hosted by Porcelain Alice (Miss Burlesque NSW 2019) expect to see glamorous vintage costumes and fan dancing beauties, with twists to the old school as Ooh La La brings burlesque into 2022.
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