Illawarra Reptile Show, Sunday
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The reptile show attracts thousands of reptile enthusiasts and visitors each year. Features of the day include reptile demonstrations and educational shows, a large range of reptile displays, reptile sales and retailers selling reptile and pet products. Bring the kids for school holiday fun. Venue: Kembla Grange Racecourse. Time: 10am-3pm. Cost: adult $10, child $5, family $25.
First Ladies of Soul, Saturday
Sydney singers Amanda Easton, Liza Ohlback and Jo Elms present First Ladies of Soul. The show encompasses the music of artists such as Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross and Gladys Knight. Venue: Beaches Hotel, Thirroul. Time: 8pm. Ticket prices vary, phone 4267 2288 for more information and bookings.
Secret Laneway Party, Sunday
Farmer & The Owl are throwing a Secret Laneway Party in Wollongong. Artists include King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, pictured, the Walking Who, Day Ravies, the Grease Arrestor, Miners and Los Tones DJ set. Tickets are $20 from yoursandowls.com.au.
Positive Thinking Course, Saturday
Brahma Kumaris Australia is putting on a Positive Thinking course. Understand the workings of the mind through meditation, which can enhance well-being in all areas of your life. Lessons 1 and 2 take place on Saturday from 10am-12.30pm. Lesson 3 and 4 take place on April 26 from 10am-12.30pm. For bookings phone 4227 2241.
Sydney Bridal Expo, all weekend
Head to Sydney to see the newest and best in wedding dresses, venues, make-up and much more for your big day. Venue: Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park. Time: 10am-5pm. Tickets: $22. Tickets at the door or book online here.
Ken Tucker Workshop, all weekend
Ken Tucker is a well-known local artist and speed painter who is often referred to as one of the best live performance visual artists. Ken is running a two-day workshop: Saturday 9am-3pm and Sunday 9.30am-3.30pm. Venue: Shellharbour Arts Exhibition Space. Cost: $150. To book for the workshop call 0419 616 710.
Mann-Tatlow Collection of Asian Art, until July 20
The Mann-Tatlow Collection of Asian Art includes Asian ceramics, objects and furniture from the Neolithic Period to the early 20th century. Venue: Wollongong Art Gallery. Times: noon-4pm until July 20. Details here.
Sarah Willard Gray, until April 17
Thirty-three paintings by University of Wollongong PhD candidate and visual artist Sarah Willard Gray are on show at the university’s FCA Gallery. The exhibition, Cartographic Concepts of Ownership, Belonging and Place, consists of a series of abstract paintings, expressions of the Southern Highlands landscape. Until April 17, 9am to 5pm. Venue: FCA Gallery, Building 25.112, University of Wollongong.
Robert Liddicoat, until May 4
Wollongong Art Gallery is holding a retrospective exhibition on Illawarra artist Robert Liddicoat, titled An Artist and his Colours. A respected painter and teacher, Liddicoat died in May 2013.
Paul Ryan, until May 22
Thirroul artist and 10-time Archibald Prize nominee Paul Ryan is holding an exhibition titled Dandies and Lions at Gallery Ecosse in the Southern Highlands. Gallery Ecosse, Exeter, is open Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-3pm.
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