What's On: Hobart events in July 2021

What’s On: Hobart events in July 2021

by James Marten

10 There’s lots on today! David Bridie, frontman from My Friend The Chocolate Cake and solo artist and producer, performs at The Republic Bar tonight at 8pm. Comedic power couple Anne Edmons and Lloyd Langford bring their show ‘Business with Pleasure’ to Hobart’s Theatre Royal from 6:30pm. Celebrate the life and work of Tasmanian treasure, composer Donald Henry Kay AM with the Festival of Voices tonight.

11 Shane Howard – founding member of Goanna and the Black Arm Band – plays at the Longley International Hotel at 2:30 today with Ewen Baker (Fiddle, Mandolin) and John Hudson (Guitar, Dobro).

12 If you’re 7 or over, you’re invited to have fun creating your own stop motion video at a workshop at Rosny Library today. Contact Rosny Library on 6165 6448.

13 Last chance to see ART NU, Nolan Gallery’s celebration of Midwinter with a show inspired by the nude in art. Salamanca Arts Centre.

14 A Taste of Ireland brings Celtic dance and music to The Theatre Royal tonight, 7:30pm.

15 Take the kiddos to the theatre to see Pete The Sheep, based on the book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley. Lots of sessions from July 14-17. The very funny Zoe Coombes Marr performs comedy at the Hobart Brewing Co from 8pm too.

16 True blue John Williamson plays at Wrest Point tonight from 8pm as part of his Winding Back tour, celebrating 50 years of his music. Also today, It Happened On The Steps – an photo-based study of the silent drama of Hobart’s public spaces – opens today at Salamanca Arts Centre.

17 Peter Williams, a medium, is in Hobart as part of his Searching Spirit Tour. 7pm at Wrest Point.

19 Kyle Perry – author of The Bluffs and now The Deep – will be in conversation at RACV Hobart Hotel from 6-8pm tonight.

20 Anita Hansen will give a lecture regarding W.B Gould’s Flower Drawings as part of the Friends of The Allport series. At The Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts in Hobart, 1pm.

21 Travel vicariously by watching the Paris Opera Ballet: Le Parc on the big screen at The State Cinema tonight.

22 Tranmere Clarence Plains Land & Coast Care hold their weekly working bee today, 9am -12pm. Contact Phil tacplaci@gmail.com

23 Marvel at a series of incredible musical performances as part of Starstruck from the TSO. 7:30pm, Federation Concert Hall.

24 The Schwing Thing, celebrating Allan Holdsworth is tonight’s JAZZAMANCA winter series event at Salamanca.

25 Meg Walch hosts an intensive three hour workshop Drawing on the Brain: Journaling. From 10am at Moonah Arts Centre.

26 If ever there was a time to start knitting, winter in Hobart would be it. The Beginners Knitting workshop is on from 6:30-8:30 tonight at Kickstart Arts, New Town.

27 Get your guts into gear thanks to skills learnt at The Art of Fermentation with Sharoon Soo, Kickstart Arts, New Town. 6:30 – 9:00 pm

28 The Sydney Dance Company bring their beautiful new juxtaposition of beauty and devastation, Impermanence, to the Theatre Royal tonight, 7:30pm.

29 World-leading virus researcher Professor Michael Breadmore delivers the 2021 Arthur Cobbold Memorial Lecture at UTAS, online from 1pm. And The Shitshow returns tonight at The Grand Poobah.

30 NBL fans can catch the Hobart Chargers Home Games today 8am-12pm at the Kingborough Sports Centre.

31 Taking Flight, an exhibition by new members of the Art Society of Tasmania, opens 11am today at the Lady Franklin Art Gallery in Lenah Valley. Runs until Sunday 29 August.

AUGUST

1 Aussie pop rockers from the 80s and 90s, Boom Crash Opera play at the Longley Hotel today from 2:30. It’s also National Tree Day! Plant a tree in your garden, or at a tree planting event. See treeday.planetark.org for more information.

FURTHER AFIELD

11 July

Take a day trip – or extend it to a weekender – to the Tasman Peninsula for the Makers’ Market at the Port Arthur Historic Site. The Visitor Centre forecourt will be filled with stalls offering local food, wine, arts and craft.

Until July 11

For Country, for Nation is a touring exhibition that highlights the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have served among our military forces. It explores themes of remembrance and tradition through family histories, objects, art, and photographs from across Australia, drawing inspiration from cultural traditions and symbols of warrior’s discipline, knowledge, leadership, and skill. This Australian War Memorial touring exhibition is on now at the Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk. (Meanwhile, did you know The QVMAG is the largest museum in Australia not located in a capital city?)

Until 17 July

Fashion fans, get to Devonport! No, really. The Devonport Regional Gallery presents Pattern and Print: Easton Pearson Archive. Immerse yourself in the fantastical world of Easton Pearson, where both simplicity and detail shine, and artistry triumphs. It features a collection of Easton Pearson’s most vibrant designs, highlighting the staggering variety of patterns, colours and materials the label employed. This is a touring exhibition organised by Museum of Brisbane (MoB), toured by Museums & Galleries Queensland.

17 July

Be one of the first listeners on Earth to experience Images of Tasmania, which conjures the essence of our remarkable southern island. Paired with the TSO’s performance of Brahms’ sterling Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, this event will bring chamber music to the elegant Woolmers Estate. Established in 1817, the countryside manor is older than Brahms himself! Woolmers Estate, Longford, 11am and 2:30pm.

22 – 25 July

See the inimitable Katie Noonan, Paul Grabowsky and a whole host of other wonderful talent at this year’s Devonport Jazz Festival. This year the festival turns 20, and as always it will take place in a variety of venues across the city – from the Town Hall Theatres to churches, pubs and other community spaces. See devonportjazz.com.au for all the info.

23 July

Head south…Far South, for a weekend of boat building. You’re invited to take part in the building of a St Ayles Skiff for the community of Far South Tasmania and its visitors. No previous skills are required and you’ll be expertly guided and instructed. Far South Skiff packages are available, including a welcome dinner, time exploring, rowing and accommodation alongside the boat-building community project. More info: farsouthtasmania.com

1 August

Love a scallop? Get thee to Bridport! The northern Tasmanian seaside town will host the Tassie Scallop Fiesta – a celebration of all things maritime, fishing, seafood and fine food plus local beverages and entertainment. It coincides with the start of the scallop season and honours the North East’s fishing and farming heritage.

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