Events
June 2025
International Day of Yoga 2025
International Yoga Day is a day of recognition of Yoga, that is celebrated across the world annually on 21 June, to raise awareness about the manifold benefits of practicing yoga. On Saturday, 21 June the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine will host, in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, Sydney and the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, a free public yoga event at The...
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Our Backyard
James Jablonka, 6pm James shares original songs inspired by his unique observations of life, love and the human experience. The Seeding, 7pm The Seeding is not your ordinary band. Comprised of multi-instrumental/multi-discipline members, this bands message is forefront! To inspire you to live more fully, to meet your light and darkness, to connect deeply with Earth and community, an...
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Echo Locator Autumn 'Microbat Edition'
The Echo Locator program begins on Saturday, 31 May with the Autumn edition honouring the microbat. A crucial part of the local ecosystem, the microbat uses the bizarre process of echolocation to navigate its environs. We honour the microbat with echo-laden sounds at dusk in the corner of the Quad, featuring live bands The Patersons (Vic), Love Banana & Liminal, vinyl DJs Holiday Maker ...
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Fire Twirling
Free fire twirling fun for the whole family, each fortnight after the Thursday markets! ...
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Fire Twirling
Free fire twirling fun for the whole family, each fortnight after the Thursday markets! ...
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Seniors Festival - Art with Aunty Jenny
Come to the Quad and create something beautiful with your hands! This free art class is held by the wonderful Aunty Jenny Smith. Tea and coffee will be provided, and in case of wet weather we will be inside the Regional Gallery. The theme of this year's NSW Senior's Festival is Time to Shine! ...
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Seniors Festival - Dance at Any Age
Enjoy this immersive dance class that focuses on physical expressiveness to connect the mind and body. Classes are free and open to people 55 years and over. To book your place, please contact us: Call: (02) 6625 0500 Email: contact.centre@lismore.nsw.gov.au Photo credit: Rebecca Rushbrook ...
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Flicks in the Field Movie Night
Bring your blankets and comfy chairs for a night of free live entertainment from 5pm by popular band Bunny Racket, followed by Peter, Benjamin and the gang for a hilarious, family-friendly movie at 6.30pm. Free face painting and surprise treats, so bring the whole family. Lismore has many great food options, so pick up some takeaway and make a picnic of it at Flicks in the Field. ...
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BLAKyard Music
BLAKyard Music is a series of Friday evening shows celebrating the rich cultural heritage of First Nations artists, offering a showcase of exceptional talent and storytelling through live music. This is the local theme edition, featuring the talented Mr Rhodes and The Deadly Good band. As a founding member of the celebrated hip-hop trio Teddy Lewis King, musical alchemist Mr Rhodes make...
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Richard Bell's Embassy
Richard Bell’s installation Embassy, inspired by the first Aboriginal Tent Embassy pitched on the grounds of Canberra’s Parliament House in 1972, continues this legacy as a place of solidarity and resistance - a space where people ask questions, share ideas, and create plans for a better future. To honour this intent, organisations with aligned values will use the space to host discussions, e...
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