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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.
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 […]
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.
Five Barrel Brewing are kicking off the celebrations in their Keira St taproom with a new Christmas Stuffed Chicken Burger! Available for the whole month of December, sink your teeth into herb-coated chicken stacked with a deep-fried Christmas stuffing patty. All topped with cranberry relish, lettuce, and aioli. Available Thursday to Sundays during December, from […]
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.
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.
How much do you really know about Christmas?? Mistletoe, Christmas Pudding, Father Christmas.Come dressed in your best Christmas attire!Monday 5 December - 7.30pm, FREE Entry!Hosted by Monobrow Comedy
There's nothing as magical as a lolly-laden Gingerbread House. Be guided to create your own magic masterpiece while you sip and graze at The Garden restaurant. Ticket includes all materials needed to create your Gingerbread House. Cocktails, Crepes and Platters available to purchase on the night.
The Illawarra's famous DISCO BINGO is back and taking over Tuesday nights! Here's what you can look forward to:6pm - $4 Tacos8pm - FREE Disco Bingo Plus weekly cash prizes $$!
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.
The Builder's famous Christmas Meat raffles are back!!Win big for Christmas every Wednesday and Sunday night until Wednesday 21 December.WEDNESDAYS 6.30PMTickets on sale from 5pm50 X Hams30 X Meat Trays20 X Roast PacksPLUS 5 x $50 EFTPOS cards to be wonSUNDAYS 6.30pmTickets on sale from 5pm30 X Hams20 X Meat Trays10 X Roast PacksPLUS 3 […]
Cash prizes, brews with a view, pub grub. What more could you want from a trivia night? Tee up a team and head to The Illawarra Brewery for trivia from 7pm, every Wednesday night.
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.
Five-time ARIA & four-time GRAMMY Award winner Keith Urban returns to Australia in 2022 for ‘THE SPEED OF NOW WORLD TOUR.’Urban will deliver a set filled with his best-known hits, including songs from his #1 tenth studio album, and feature never-before-seen state of the art production.Supported by Birds of Tokyo.
Spice up your Thursday nights with Drag Queen Bingo at the venue with the view - The Illawarra Brewery. Enjoy free bingo hosted by Wollongong royalty Roxee Horror & Ellawarra - and while you're at it, grab some pub grub and craft brews. Free to play!
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?
If you’re in need of a little clarity and guidance to get you through the silly season, pop into The Reading Room for a psychic reading for only $50 up until Christmas!
Uncle Bok's is the home of Tipsy Tapas! This cosy small bars on lower Crown St is filled with fairy lights, hanging plants, quirky decor, and an eclectic menus. What's on offer at a two hour Tipsy Tapas session? UNLIMITED DRINKS: Cocktail themes vary each week and may include Margaritas, Sangria, Espresso Martinis, Bubbles and […]
Summer Art's Festival Dec 7th-18th Project Contemporary Artspace is a non-profit member art space. The freshly launched Summer Art's Festival is an incredible collection of local artists who have "hired-a-wall" to showcase their creations. This exhibition is full of colour and passion. So make sure to ring in the Summer holidays with a relaxing time […]
Wollongong's SPLASH aquathon event is all out beach fun with an exciting program of competitions. The iconic Ocean and Harbour Swims, and swim-run Aquathons are back with a length to suit your ability - from a kid's event, through to the full 800m SWIM – 7km RUN event. Illawarra’s picture perfect North Wollongong Beach and […]
Enjoy 5 Beekman's 2 hours of Espresso Martinis, Manhattans and a cheese platter for two. Every Saturday! Book now: 42 272 255
Experience the ultimate thrill - skydiving over the spectacular coastline of Wollongong! Skydive the Beach are offering $40 off 15,000ft tandem jumps in the lead up to Christmas. · Booking period: Monday 14th Nov – Monday 28th December · Travel period: Anytime · Promo code: ITSCHRISTMAS Terms and conditions apply.
Project Contemporary Artspace is a not-for-profit gallery. This Sunday, a host of unique local creatives will showcase clothing, jewellery, homewares, artworks, plants and more at their end of year Markets. Project is also hosting a Summer showcase exhibition, and with free entry to both, it's a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon supporting our […]
Discover Hideaway Lane, a beautiful new leafy oasis, with a Christmas-themed afternoon tea. Step back in time with seasonal florals, candles and vintage tea sets. It's the perfect setting to relax, unwind and kick start the festive season with loved ones. Includes:Sweet and Savoury delights Selection of teasFresh lemonade $65ppBYO Bubbles
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.
There's nothing as magical as a lolly-laden Gingerbread House. Be guided to create your own magic masterpiece while you sip and graze at The Garden restaurant. Ticket includes all materials needed to create your Gingerbread House. Cocktails, Crepes and Platters available to purchase on the night.
The Illawarra's famous DISCO BINGO is back and taking over Tuesday nights! Here's what you can look forward to:6pm - $4 Tacos8pm - FREE Disco Bingo Plus weekly cash prizes $$!
Adorn your home this festive season with a hand-made decoration. You'll be guided to create cheerful Christmas tree bunting at this social sewing session. Basic sewing skills are required. Sewing machines are available to use, or feel free to bring your own as long as it's in good working order. This workshop has two sessions […]
Enjoy an evening of Christmas creativity at The Garden Restaurant. You'll be creating three different cards featuring the stunning Lights Aglow suite of products, ready to send out to your loved ones this Holiday Season!Cost includes all materials to create 3 unique cards. Beginner crafters are always welcome. Drinks, Crepes and Grazing platters available to […]
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.
Create your very own unique masterpiece, at a dried flower wreath making class. Suitable for all skill levels, your booking includes all dried flowers, materials and instruction needed to create your wreath. Cocktails, Crepes and Grazing platters are available to purchase on the night.
Cash prizes, brews with a view, pub grub. What more could you want from a trivia night? Tee up a team and head to The Illawarra Brewery for trivia from 7pm, every Wednesday night.
Happy holigays! Come and join the Purple Fair Day and Youth Centre crews for an inclusive end-of-year celebration - for ages 12-24.DRAG SHOW: Jackaranda | Cherry Ripe | Bazza | Bean PasteCRAFT TABLE: Make your own T-shirts and decorative baublesKARAOKEVEGAN-FRIENDLY BBQART SHOW
Decorate your very own gingerbread house, at a free hands-on workshop at Wollongong Library! Be quick, these popular workshops will book out very quickly.
Exotic cocktails, plush interiors, Indian tapas, and the sounds of talented musicians from Wollongong Jazz. Sounds like perfection! Bookings recommended.
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?
If you’re in need of a little clarity and guidance to get you through the silly season, pop into The Reading Room for a psychic reading for only $50 up until Christmas!
Uncle Bok's is the home of Tipsy Tapas! This cosy small bars on lower Crown St is filled with fairy lights, hanging plants, quirky decor, and an eclectic menus. What's on offer at a two hour Tipsy Tapas session? UNLIMITED DRINKS: Cocktail themes vary each week and may include Margaritas, Sangria, Espresso Martinis, Bubbles and […]
Enjoy 5 Beekman's 2 hours of Espresso Martinis, Manhattans and a cheese platter for two. Every Saturday! Book now: 42 272 255
Last workshop for 2022! Book your spot now to build Cat Full of Ghosts Electronics X Worker Audio Video Equations with Elk Elektronik! Elk provide the DIY kit and all necessary tools for you to use during the workshop. These workshops are a great way to learn soldering, meet with other like-minded people for a […]
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.
Society City is a second hand bookstore and creative collective. Head in on December 18th to grab a unique gift with all books just $5, plus local artworks, craft, jewellery, prints and preloved clothes. Get last-minute Christmas presents and gifts for yourself, enjoy the good vibes and tunes, and support local makers. The bookshop has […]
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 […]
Mark your calendars & tell your friends! Clay Wollongong, a new hub or all things pottery, are curating and hosting their first ever makers market on Sunday 18 December 2022.Come along and find a one-of-a-kind gift, or a piece just for you this Christmas. You’ll find hand-made ceramics, art, objects, jewellery, clothing, candles, books, records […]
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.
Create a little joy this Christmas with personalised gift wrapping! Create 3 gift tags, a wine bottle holder and stamp your own wrapping paper design. Ticket includes all materials and instruction needed. Crepes and Grazing platters available (additional) $20pp plus $2 booking fee.
Decorate your very own gingerbread house, at a free hands-on workshop at Wollongong Library! Be quick, these popular workshops will book out very quickly.
The Illawarra's famous DISCO BINGO is back and taking over Tuesday nights! Here's what you can look forward to:6pm - $4 Tacos8pm - FREE Disco Bingo Plus weekly cash prizes $$!
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.
Cash prizes, brews with a view, pub grub. What more could you want from a trivia night? Tee up a team and head to The Illawarra Brewery for trivia from 7pm, every Wednesday night.
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.
Nothing says the joy of Christmas like a bouncing elf on stilts! Stop by for a photo op with the cheekiest, and bounciest elves around. You'll find them around the Crown Street Mall stage, during the weekly Thursday night markets.
Create your own Christmas masterpiece at a paint and sip workshop. This artwork will become the perfect Christmas decoration for you to bring out year after year, adding that special piece of family and memories to your home in the festive season. This session is perfect for a private family Christmas party, or treating your […]
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?
If you’re in need of a little clarity and guidance to get you through the silly season, pop into The Reading Room for a psychic reading for only $50 up until Christmas!
Run, don't walk into Collies for their famous Christmas Ham Raffles! They'll be giving away over 101 succulent Hams every week until Christmas. Ham Raffles are held every Thursday, Friday & Sunday - with a huge 101 hams on offer on Sundays!: THURSDAY 7PM Tickets on sale from 6pm 20 Hams | PLUS over $2,000 […]
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.
It's just not Christmas without a little brass band cheer! Des Canning will bring a 'little big band' experience to the Crown Street Mall stage. Stop by and recharge while shopping, or bring the kids along to marvel at the 8m tall City Christmas Tree while you sing along!
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 […]
Celebrate Christmas lunch in style at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach. Choose from outdoor seating on "The Deck", or the fabulous indoor space on Level 4, enjoying the air conditioning and ocean views. Lunch, dinner and Christmas Eve seatings are available. Lunch options include:
This could be the biggest line-up Wollongong has seen play at a single venue. Don't miss out on your chance to see Boys Noize, Confidence Man, Van She Tech and 30+ acts this Boxing Day - all in the comforts of the iconic Illawarra Hotel. Pre-Sale tickets are almost gone... There'll be limited tix available […]
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.
The Illawarra's famous DISCO BINGO is back and taking over Tuesday nights! Here's what you can look forward to:6pm - $4 Tacos8pm - FREE Disco Bingo Plus weekly cash prizes $$!
Cash prizes, brews with a view, pub grub. What more could you want from a trivia night? Tee up a team and head to The Illawarra Brewery for trivia from 7pm, every Wednesday night.
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.
Spice up your Thursday nights with Drag Queen Bingo at the venue with the view - The Illawarra Brewery. Enjoy free bingo hosted by Wollongong royalty Roxee Horror & Ellawarra - and while you're at it, grab some pub grub and craft brews. Free to play!
Whether you need to rel-axe, or get some axe-rcise (*sorry*) you can't go past the raw thrill of hurling an axe, viking style, at a timber target. Don't be nervous - your hosts Chloe + Jason will guide you step-by-step through safe techniques. After a few practice runs, you'll be battling it out for the […]
Uncle Bok's is the home of Tipsy Tapas! This cosy small bars on lower Crown St is filled with fairy lights, hanging plants, quirky decor, and an eclectic menus. What's on offer at a two hour Tipsy Tapas session? UNLIMITED DRINKS: Cocktail themes vary each week and may include Margaritas, Sangria, Espresso Martinis, Bubbles and […]
Let's gloooooowwwww! Farewell 2022 with Wollongong's biggest New Year's Eve NEON PARTY. This year Mr Crown is going all out with an extravagant event across two levels featuring CARISEN DJ x DJ HAYDEN. Explore exciting bar activations, courtyard beats and beverages, photo props and more surprises in store including… ? POP UP GLOW BAR? NEON […]
After a rollercoaster of a year, it's time to get loud, live and local at the home of NYE: The North Gong! Yours & Owls have pieced together a punter-pleaser roster of the greats. The lineup includes alternative dance chart toppers, a platinum-certified hip hop purveyor, the finest up-and-coming surf-rock, and a sweet mix of […]
Enjoy 5 Beekman's 2 hours of Espresso Martinis, Manhattans and a cheese platter for two. Every Saturday! Book now: 42 272 255
Soak to the last sunny rays of 2022 on the spectacular Humber rooftop! The NYE special edition bottomless sessions get you two hours of unlimited popcorn chicken AND dumplings, plus Watermelon Red Bull jugs.
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 […]
Splash into 2023 with poolside glamour at Novotel's Adrift pool bar. - Cocktail on arrival- Roaming Canapés- DJ sets from international and local artists- Poolside + Beachside- Swimming + Dancing- VIP Cabana Options Bookings are essential, space limited. Lineup: DENNEY (HOT CREATIONS / CROSSTOWN REBELS) BENSON UNKNOWN ASSOCIATES OLIIV HOUSEHOLD GOODS GREAT CURVE
Get live and loud as you ring in the New Year, with a rocking NYE at La la las. Line up includes w/ Hoon // Private Wives // Scab Baby // Major Arcana // Clueless + DJ's
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