With Dr Joseph Davis, from 11am to 12pm at the Wollongong Art Gallery.

Without Cringila steelworker Bob Sredersas there would likely not be a gallery. Dr David will talk about Bob and other organic intellectuals of the working class who helped make Cringila the birthplace of high art in the Illawarra.

Free. For more details visit www.wollongongartgallery.com 

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Open Mic Comedy

Do your friends think you're funny? Do you have a funny song you sing in the shower?

Do you tell yourself jokes in the mirror? See old comedians do new jokes, new comedians do even newer jokes.

Register your spot online.

And if you are just curious or need a google laugh come on down to Open Mic Comedy at 'The Little Prince'. on Globe Lane, Wollongong.

http://wollongongcomedy.com.au/events/ 

Oliver the Musical

"It's a fine life!", down at the Roo Theatre Company! "Consider yourself" lucky, as you watch fellow UOW: University of Wollongong students performing, while supporting local theatre!

The Roo Theatre in Shellharbour presents Lionel Bart's award winning musical 'Oliver!' based on Charles Dickens classic novel. It runs until June 24.

Tickets available now: https://goo.gl/BW2Dao

Light Up the Pavement

Light up the Pavements is part of a five project series called the Ephemeral Art Program, and is in collaboration with local businesses and residents – the first starts in Thirroul this weekend.

Digital artist Abhiruchi Chhikara has created five projections uncovering what lies beyond the obvious, stories and information that people can’t otherwise see.

The projections bring these treasures out on to the pavements for everyone.

Running until June 23, Fridays and Saturdays only, 5:30pm to 10pm. Between Ryan Hotel and Thirroul Station

www.the-creative-studios.com/ephemeral 

Felt: It’s Our Language

The Illawarra Feltmakers present their 7^th annual exhibition at the Old Fire Station Gallery on Shoalhaven Street in Kiama.

Running 10am to 4pm until Wednesday June 13.

Kiama Loves Country Festival

Across the weekend catch dozens of country music shows around Kiama and Gerringong.

Artists include Emily Markham, Jay Sweeney, Girls In Country, The Missing Linc, Luke O’Shea, Kora Kaughton, Benn Gunn and Christie Lamb.

Get the full lineup and venues at www.klccountrygold.com 

Winter Wine Festival

In light of the official Shoalhaven Winter Wine Festival being cancelled - wineries will still have their doors open across the June long weekend.

Crooked River Winery in Gerringong is one those offering live music and gourmet cuisine.

Wollongong Conservatorium Jazz Series

Multi-award winning vocalist and composer Trish Delaney-Brown ( from the Idea of North) performs at the Wollongong Conservatorium as part of the Winter Jazz Series.

She will be accompanied by the Trish Delany-Brown Quintet featuring Australian jazz luminaries Jeremy Sawkins (guitar) Greg Coffin (piano) Karl Dunnicliff (bass) and Nic Cecire (drums).

General admission $17, concession $12 and student $10 – on the door or online. www.wollcon.com.au 

Wollongong Conservatorium of Music Auditorium, Glennifer Brae, 7pm.

Readings & Music in Colour

A creative afternoon at Wollongong Art Gallery from 1:30pm. Wollongong Conservatorium Jazz Combo will perform “colour” themed music, led by Eric Dunan.

Award-winning writer Sandy Fussell will lead a presentation on colour in writing and how it influenced her work.

Writers from the South Coast Writers Centre will read short works and reveal how colour influenced their piece.

While other writers will have an opportunity to discuss their own colour pieced with the open mic.

Entry by gold coin donation. It’s to coincide with the Chromophilia exhibition which runs until July 29.

Bird Box Making

Join the crew at The Tinkerage at Dunmore Resource Recovery Centre from 10am to 3pm to create a bird box with Ross Scholz.

It’s free for Shellharbour residents, $40 for non locals. Please wear enclosed shoes and BYO safety glasses and ear protection. BYO lunch.

http://www.shellharbourwaste.com.au/Dunmore-Resource-Recovery-Centre

Exhibition opening at Nan Tien Temple

Venerable You Ji is a nun of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Order From Singapore and an accomplished artist.

Ven. You Ji aims to spread the message of the Dharma through culture and arts, which is achieved by her unique use of lines, circles and pointillism.

The exhibition will run until August 26 inside the Hai Hui Hall at Nan Tien Temple in Berkeley.

The official opening is Sunday at 1:30pm – free admission.

www.nantien.org.au 

Art on the Grass

Red Point Artists group showcase their handmade crafts at their studios on Wentworth Street in Port Kembla.

Ceramics, paintings, drawings, sculptures, wood work, jewellery, photography, felt crafts, candles, greeting cards, knitting, sewing and more.

Barbecue and live music in the courtyard.

www.redpointart.org.au 

Music in the Park

Five piece group Pearl Essence Band will be filling the Kiama air with music from 12pm to 3pm.

The free al fresco fun in Hindmarsh Park is thanks to the Kiama Jazz Club and Kiama Council.

www.kiamajazz.com 

SES Barbecue

The SES Wollongong Unit is having a free barbeque from 11am to 1pm – corner of the Princes Highway and Factory Road, Unanderra.

SES vehicles will be on display and volunteers will gladly show kids (and adults) the equipment used during an event to help the community. A free raffle with a home emergency kit as the prize.

Circus Fun-Raiser

Circus Monoxide performers Louise and Jem are embarking on their first European summer full of street festivals and fun.

This family friendly circus event will help them with travel and equipment costs, and also bid them farewell.

The pair will perform their show Glee N Grump, interspersed with acts from guest performers.

Circus Monoxide, Jardine Street in Fairy Meadow. Tickets $11 – via www.trybooking.com 

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