Featured Events in Cove in May, 2025 (May Updated)

432 Gallery in association with Cooks Hill Galleries (CHG) presents Rod Bathgate's pastel painting workshop. Rod has been a long time exhibitor and 'Represented artist' of Cooks Hill Galleries, he has established himself as a professional artist, teacher - travelling to conduct painting workshops nationally in Adelaide, Launceston & Hobart- Tasmania and more locally within the Hunter Valley. We are pleased to offer a pastel workshop to gain an insight into Bathgate's unique skill working in this medium. For those of you not familiar with his subject matter he chooses to paint, he is highly acknowledged for seascape themes - reflective and transparent quality of water as well as landscape. Another side to his passion is a comic style and more recently delving into surrealism. ‘I would regard Rod as one of Australia's best pastel on paper artists in Australia’ and feedback from past workshops has been highly positive. Rod has a unique teaching skill and welcomes all enthusiasts, artists. …………………………………………………. Date: Saturday May 17. Titled: Beach And Or Bush landscape. Hours 8.30am – 4pm Cost: $275 Venue: 432 Fullerton Cove road Fullerton Cove 2318 Outline: This is a day of fun and creativity. Professionals to first timers are all welcome. We can break the secrets of the ocean or find handy ways to create a landscape of our beloved Hunter valley. Rod will supply pictorial source material or you can bring a photo of your own. Morning/afternoon tea and lunch are provided. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. NB: ROD WILL HAVE AN EXHIBTION OF NEW PAINTINGS AT Cooks Hill Galleries Opening Friday March 21 st 6-8pm. Titled: ‘My Country’ Official Opening 6:40pm with artist talk All welcome. 65 Bull st Cooks Hill 2300. FUTURE WORKSHOPS For those interested, we can run a cartooning workshop where the development of caricature will be the focus. Please email the gallery with your interest for this subject matter for a future workshop. mail@cookshillgalleries.com.au List your name, mobile and preferred email address Information Source: Cooks Hill Galleries | eventbrite

We are the Nathaniel H Pickett II Foundation, and we are running for mental health! Join us for a run with scenic routes and feel-good activities for people of all ages. Choose between a 2.5K 5K or 10K to walk or run, and bring in the positive vibes with live music, food trucks and wellness activities! Event Details When: May 18th, 2025 Where: Fletcher's Cove, Washington, DC 20016 Registration Includes: MedalsAccess to all of the day's festivities including live music, food and beverages, giveaways and prizes, and wellness vendors with mindfulness workshops, yoga sessions, and resources for mental health supportDonation to OrganizationImportant Details: Parking onsiteID required for registrationIn case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled to a later dateOur Mission: To unite our community, and bring awareness to the importance of mental health. *Agencies focused on mental health are invited to apply as exhibitors. Use the link below to submit your application for consideration. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUVDZIWPxTmsDPyc58SC9YOpN1KFvesTegCxZRw-wauRWbnA/viewform?usp=sharing Information Source: Nathaniel H. Pickett II Foundation | eventbrite

Join Dr Lisa for an exciting workshop exploring the intersection of ancient mythology and local wildlife!Discover how early European settlers may have mistaken native animals for legendary creatures like the selkie or bunyip. Through storytelling, they navigated their new surroundings and created cautionary tales to teach children about its potential dangers. In this hands-on session, kids will design their own mythological creatures, creating lift-the-flap booklets, also known as harlequinade, inspired by local wildlife. This immersive experience blends history, creativity, and storytelling—perfect for young imaginations. **For children aged 5 - 12 years** Information Source: City of Marion Libraries | eventbrite

No need to book, just come along! After the wild success of Live & Local in 2024, Sydney Writers’ Festival returns to Marion Libraries in 2025 to bring the best of the Festival direct to you. One of Australia’s most loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling, Sydney Writers’ Festival will live-stream its headline events. Prepare to be invigorated and engaged by conversations, debates and discussions featuring some of the world’s finest writers and thinkers. Audiences can also participate in live Q&A sessions at each event, sending questions straight to the Sydney stage. Screenings start at 9.30am - 7.00pm during opening hours at Cove Civic Centre, Thursday 22 May - Sunday 25 May 2025. Please note that Program is AEST Sydney Writers' Festival - Program Information Source: City of Marion Libraries | eventbrite

This fascinating talk begins in Italy during the Renaissance, over 400 years ago, and travels around the world to the present day. Join local musician Graham Ball will take you through the development of opera. Free event. Bookings essential. Information Source: Lane Cove Library | eventbrite