Featured Events in Wollongong in June, 2025 (July Updated)

See off Karla Dickens: Rise and Fall with a celebratory afternoon at the gallery. As part of the festivities we will be screening Two Bob Mermaid (1996) by Darlene Johnson at 2pm. As Romaine Moreton writes (for the National Film and Sound Archive): Two Bob Mermaid is the directorial debut of Darlene Johnson. It is the story of Koorine (Carrie Prosser), a fair skinned Indigenous girl who ‘passes’ – allowing people to think you are white. Koorine dreams of becoming a famous swimmer. The title of the film refers to Esther William’s film Million Dollar Mermaid, a 'two bob’ mermaid creating a correlation between class and dreams. In order to achieve her dream Koorine lets the townspeople think that she is white so that she can gain access to the local swimming pool from which Aboriginal peoples are banned. Two Bob Mermaid is visually stunning, and Johnson manages to tell quite a political story through the eyes of a child, whose innocent tendency to dream is restricted by the political restrictions imposed upon Aboriginal people during the period the film is set (1950s). The banning from swimming pools was a reality for Indigenous people up until racism was outlawed in Australia. Dr Charles Perkins during the Freedom Rides of 1967 encouraged Indigenous people to fight the bans. Indigenous peoples were made citizens of this country after the 1967 referendum. Image: Still from Two Bob Mermaid (1996) by Darlene Johnson. Source: Screen Australia Information Source: Wollongong Art Gallery | eventbrite

Join The Friends of Wollongong City Library for a literary lunch with Chris Hammer! We hope you can join us on Monday 23 June to welcome back Chris to The Loft, located in the Builder's Club. The author of several bestselling novels and series, including The Valley and The Seven, as well as his bestselling series-turned-show, Scrublands. Books will be available for purchase at the event and can be signed by Chris after the event. If you would like to take part in the raffle, please bring along coins or notes. Doors will open at 5.30pm. Tickets cost $65 for Friends of the Library members, or $70 for non-members. For any dietary requirements, please contact Marg on 0407211657 or by email at margcarden@gmail.com. For all other event enquiries, please contact Celia on 0403970461. Information Source: The Friends of Wollongong City Library | eventbrite

Explore accurate Dragons v Eels sporting information for 28th June, as well as links for Rugby League news, tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. The Dragons rugby league team, also known as the St George Illawarra Dragons, is a professional rugby league team based in the Australian cities of Wollongong and Kogarah. They currently compete in the National Rugby League (NRL) competition, which is the top-tier domestic rugby league competition in Australia. The Dragons have won two NRL premierships, in 2010 and 2011, and are known for their strong rivalry with other Sydney-based NRL teams. The team boasts a number of talented and experienced players, including Australian internationals Ben Hunt and Tariq Sims, and New Zealand international Issac Luke. The Dragons play their home games at the iconic WIN Stadium in Wollongong and also have a strong fan base at their secondary home ground, Jubilee Oval in Kogarah. With a rich history and strong track record of success, the Dragons are a force to be reckoned with in the NRL. The Eels are an Australian professional Rugby League team based in the city of Parramatta in New South Wales. They currently play in the National Rugby League (NRL), the highest level of rugby league in Australia. The team was founded in 1946 and has been playing competitively ever since, winning four premierships in their history. The Eels have produced numerous star players over the years, including Jarryd Hayne, Peter Sterling, and Nathan Hindmarsh, making them one of the most successful and well-known teams in the NRL. The team's home ground is the Bankwest Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility with a capacity of over 30,000 spectators. The Eels are a formidable team in the NRL and are known for their strong attacking game and dedicated fan base. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

What is masculinity and how does our shape lives? Join us for a panel talk that explores masculinities in the every day. In Teo Treloar’s work male-coded figures in crisp white shirts and ties pull levers and populate mazes in a surreal dystopia of finely rendered grey space, reminiscent of the mundanity of governance and labour in the information economy. They are the “middle-men of history” – both operating the system they are in and being trapped by it. Inspired by the work of Teo Treloar in A Void A Maze and in keeping with Pride month, this panel brings together the artist Teo Treloar and local panellists to discuss the definitions and roles of masculinity in our immediate contexts. As Dr Raewyn Connell writes: “To speak of masculinities is to speak about gender relations. Masculinities are not equivalent to men; they concern the position of men in a gender order. They can be defined as the patterns of practice by which people (both men and women, though predominantly men) engage that position.” In this talk, we begin to map the patterns of masculinity in its obvious and covert manifestations to understand its everyday effect especially in the ways it remains invisible (or not) and shapes systems of labour and bureaucracy. _ Image: Teo Treloar, Someone must have been telling lies about Joseph K, 2023-24 (detail), graphite pencil on paper, 110 x 75 cm. Collection Wollongong Art Gallery. Information Source: Wollongong Art Gallery | eventbrite

Add some bling to your favourite book! You bring the book, and we'll provide the gems. Over 18's only. This event is free but bookings are required. For more information, contact Wollongong Library. Information Source: Wollongong City Libraries | eventbrite

🎭 Bollywood Masquerade Party – A Night of Glamour, Beats & Mystery in Wollongong! Wollongong, it’s your time to shine! Join us on Friday, 27th June 2025 | 10 PM – 2 AM for a high-energy night of mystery, music & unforgettable memories. ✨ What to Expect: 🎭 Free Mask on Entry – Glam Up & Dress to Impress 🎶 Dance to the hottest Bollywood, South Indian, Bhangra, English & R&B bangers! 🎧 Nonstop party vibes with top DJs & epic lighting 📸 Insta-worthy moments all night long ⚠️ Event Guidelines: – 18+ ONLY – Physical Licence/Passport required – No refunds / No transfers under any circumstances – Strictly no unruly or inappropriate behaviour – inside or outside the venue. ✨ Wollongong, get ready! The powerhouse behind Australia’s best Bollywood parties is bringing the heat to your city! 🎟️ Limited tickets available – grab yours now before they sell out! Information Source: Vr1 Events | eventbrite

We’re halfway through 2025 and it’s time to pause, reflect and make room for what’s next. You’re invited to our Half Time Hangout: an evening designed especially for our core leaders and team. We’ll gather to celebrate the growth, share key updates, and lean into the theme for this year is Plant: Making Room in Order to Grow. 🗓 Date: Sunday 29th June 🕕 Time: 6:00–8:00PM 📍 Location: The Station 💵 Cost: $5 per person (includes dinner) 👧 Kids: Program & dinner provided upstairs from 6:00PM We’ll share stories of what God’s been doing, enjoy a meal together, worship, and break out into sessions focused on how we’re making space for new growth in every part of our church—from generations to finances, future planning to spiritual growth. There will be space to hear from our Senior Leadership Team with Q&A time to explore how we’re creating room, seeing growth and where we sense God leading us next. Information Source: Lighthouse | eventbrite