Events

Are you getting a costume ready for the next Con?

Come join our Cosplay Meet Up Group at the Library. Share your knowledge and expertise on costume making or get advice from other fellow makers. Some tools and equipment will be supplied. All cosplayers and fans welcome. New to cosplay? Never been to a meet up before? No problem, this will be a relaxed opportunity to get creative, have fun and meet some new friends.

This group is for people ages 15 years and over.
Drop in sessions. No bookings required.

When: 9am-12pm every 4th Saturday of the month
Where: Casuarina Library, 17 Bradshaw Terrace

Spin yourself until you’re dizzy, compare your reflexes to a Formula 1 driver and see your fingertips under the microscope with the Shell Questacon Science Circus.

Palmerston Recreation Centre will be overflowing with exciting hands-on science exhibits when the Science Circus and their colourful semi-trailer roll into town for an exhibition of their ‘pop-up’ science centre.

Visitors of all ages can enjoy over 40 interactive science exhibits and watch spectacular science shows as Science Circus presenters lie on a bed of nails and levitate beach balls.

Admission:
Adult $6, Students/Concession $5, Family $18, Children under 5 and Q Club Members FREE.

There will be a small shop. Children under 12 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Head to https://www.questacon.edu.au/events/sqsc/exhibition/palmerston for more information.

We’re closing the 2019 Festival with a special community event. Feel the beat of the drums as we create music out of devastation – in much the same way as our Festival originally grew out of the destruction of Cyclone Tracy.

Drumming up the Storm is a mass log drumming spectacular starring 40 drummers performing on 40 log drums. Performers of all ages and levels of experience from across Darwin will be led by master log drummer Airileke Ingram in a pulsing chorus. Their instruments have been crafted out of the iconic African mahogany trees planted post-Cyclone Tracy and damaged by Cyclone Marcus in March 2018 in a series of workshops led by renowned drum makers Airileke & Lungol Popeu from Manus.

Don’t miss this thumping celebration of community spirit, cultural collaboration and resilience – and of course great beats!

Sat 24 Aug 6pm
Festival Park

Experience the magic of the moonlight cinema at the Darwin Waterfront this dry season with our free monthly movies from June to August.

On Saturday 24 August, Mary Poppins Returns (G) will be screened on the Peninsula Lawns from 7pm.

‘Decades after her original visit, the magical nanny returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael’s children through a difficult time in their lives.’

Bring along your blankets or chairs and relax under the stars with family and friends.

There are dinner specials available from local businesses or pack a homemade picnic dinner yourself.

Movie goers are encouraged to arrive at 6.30pm to secure a spot on the lawns.

Alcohol and glass is not permitted

31 July-18 Sept

Juggling is a fantastic both-sides-of-the-brain activity that stimulates
brain connectivity and improves balance & hand-eye coordination, while Hula Hooping is great for fitness when pursued vigorously and offers lots of options for varying degrees of difficulty. As well as supporting a healthy lifestyle, they are fun and social, bringing people together. All sessions will cater to everyone from first-timers
right through to those who already love to juggle and hula who want
to practice and extend their capacity.

No bookings required! FREE for everyone!
You can book here www.trybooking.com/BCFEC or just show up
Contact Corrugated Iron 8948 3200

All mums, children, partners, extended family, friends, support people welcome. You don’t need to be a member to come along.

Although each gathering has a discussion topic, you can speak with a breastfeeding counsellor, volunteer or other families about anything you need to.

The first few weeks can seem like a challenge – all of a sudden you are the provider of nutrition, comfort, love and safety for a brand-new human, and without support it’s easy to feel confused, lonely and overwhelmed. Come along and talk with other mums for reassurance, support and someone to make you a well-deserved cup of tea.

Discussion might include:
– what’s normal baby behaviour?
– what newborns need
– how often should I feed my baby and for how long?
– how do I know my baby’s getting enough breastmilk?
– how do I know if I’m doing it right?
– how to find help when things aren’t going to plan
– how to cope with this huge change in your life
– baby blues and postnatal depression

As always we invite you to bring a snack or piece of fruit to share if you are able.

Can’t attend or want more info? Find these articles on our website:
Feeding cues
https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/feeding-cues
Is my baby getting enough milk?
https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/my-baby-getting-enough-milk
Breastfeeding timeline
https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bf-info/general-breastfeeding-information/breastfeeding-timeline
How to cope with broken sleep
https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/how-cope-broken-sleep
Postnatal depression and breastfeeding
https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bf-info/pnd

Sunsets, great local tunes and chilled vibes … this is how we celebrate the dry season! SOUNDS@SUNSET is back with free, all-ages, family-friendly gigs once a month at Nightcliff Foreshore (May-Sept).

>>> BYO picnic (no alcohol), blankets and chairs.
>>> Or get in early and save a seat.
>>> Everyone is welcome.

SOUNDS@SUNSET 2019 Volume #4
+ The Saltwater Divas
+ Tali Rain
+ Ellie Grover

Friday August 30 >>> 5pm til Sundown
Nightcliff Foreshore (between Cucina Sotto Le Stelle Pizza and The Beachfront Hotel).

SOUNDS@SUNSET is programmed by the LAUNCH emerging event producer team.

PLEASE NOTE this is an all ages event held *outside* the designated legal public drinking area on the foreshore so no alcohol is allowed at this event.