What's On: Get among these Hobart events in May/June 2021

What’s On: Get among these Hobart events in May/June 2021

by James Marten

14 May

Australia was shocked by the 2018 death of 14-year-old bullying victim Dolly Everett. Wear blue today for Do It For Dolly Day and help create a safe and kinder world for our kids. More info: dollysdream.org.au

20 May

The Uni Revue is back for its 74th year with Tool Story, a glimpse into Trump’s time as president. At the Theatre Royal from 7-22 May, 7:30pm.

21 May

The winners of the national Very Short Film Festival will be announced tonight at Spring Bay Mill today at 5:30pm. This is no ordinary film festival. This national competition sprung out of the world we’re currently living in, encouraging all sorts of stories to be told and shared – particularly from those who are not usually. Cash prizes will be awarded and mentorships given. Award-winning writer, musician and radio broadcaster, Casey Bennetto will MC, and Jay Jarome Trio will provide the music at our after party. Jarome, an up-and-coming Djindubari artist born and raised on Bribie Island, Queensland, is now based in Tasmania. Tickets, from $15.

26 May

From 4pm – 6.30pm today you can learn more about how to effectively share stories connected to your business by attending a Brand Tasmania storytelling workshop. It’s being held at the Pickled Pear/University Club at 38a Dobson Road, Sandy Bay. Register with Brand Tasmania.

2 June

Did you know you can apply for free permits to hunt antlerless deer at various conservation areas across the state? It’s managed by Game Services Tasmania and DPIPWE, bookings through eventbrite.

3 June

Local transgender comedian Chloe Black brings her new stand-up show Switch Hitter (a term referring to an ambidextrous baseball player and/or a bisexual person) to The Clubhouse at Hobart Brewing Co.

4 June

On the first Friday of every month, Source Community Wholefoods in Sandy Bay opens it’s doors for their regular evening event – drinks, dinner, music.

5 June

Everyone is welcome to join the only Tasmanian tennis club dedicated to the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies, Hobart Out Tennis (HOT) for a Winter doubles tournament in early June. Created in 2016 HOT have run summer tournaments as part of the Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance (GLTA) World Tour. For the last two years this annual event has played alongside the Hobart International, and now, having affiliated with Tennis Tasmania and being awarded a grant supported by Primary Health Tasmania under the Australian Government’s primary health networks program, Hobart Out Tennis Club is hosting its first Winter Tournament on Saturday 5 June at the Domain Tennis Centre. HOT have partnered with Working It Out Inc, who will assist in providing psychological support and preventative mental health information for the LGBTQIA+ members and their supporters and allies who attend the event. Cost to enter is $20 per player and you can register as an individual as HOT can match you with a doubles partner for the day.

For more information on the tournament visit https://play.tennis.com.au/hobartouttennisclub, the Hobart Out Tennis Facebook page, or email hobartouttennis@gmail.com.

6 June

To The North one day pop up market is on today from 8am – 2pm at Albert Road, Moona. More information is here.

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Worker shortage is currently universal, there isn’t an industry that’s exempt. For Kelvin Smith, four years ago he decided there was a very obvious solution to the shortage facing the construction industry, and all that was needed was a little time, empathy and a helping hand. Integrate Workforce is a Hobart-based labour company with one requirement: a refugee/ migrant background. He’s also the outdoor piano man in his free time.

Landscape artist and creative Elliott Nimmo is enjoying discovering Hobart’s vibrant art scene and local environment after relocating here from London to pursue his art.

Even though Tasmania is known for its mild summers, it doesn’t take much to get sunburnt. Tasmania experiences extreme ultraviolet (UV) levels, but contrary to popular belief this isn’t due to the hole in the ozone layer, which is actually south of the continent.While higher UV levels often occur at the same time as higher temperatures, the two are not linked. Instead, UV levels are determined by the angle of the sun in the sky: the higher the sun, the higher the UV. In December and January, the position of the sun over Tasmania gives the state a UV index of 11 or more on most days, which is classified as “extreme” on the UV index. Tasmania’s lack of humidity and generally clear skies contribute to the stinging feeling of the sun. UV can reflect off buildings and water, making it possible to get a higher dose of UV from these reflected rays, even in the shade.

Setting up shop during a pandemic was a risky move, but if the crowd at Dāna Eating House (Dāna) on a Friday night is anything to go by, it’s one that’s paid off. With tables of diners chatting and laughing over drinks, the music and conversation buzzes off the monstera-leaf-green walls. Low-hanging rattan lights and worn wooden floorboards give the newly opened South-East Asian fusion venue in Hobart’s CBD a relaxed vibe.

A Holyman flagged ship hasn’t steamed up the River Derwent since 1984 but the company’s name still proudly adorns its former offices at 5 Morrison Street, Hobart.

Widening the Tasman Bridge to allow 3.5 metres on each side is a big win for walkers and cyclists.

Need a laugh? Check out @theinspiredunemployed feed on Instagram.

Rain, hail and shine, the school crossing guards are always there to help with a smile on their face.

It’s hard to believe it’s not standard practice to have a working phone in every aged care room - shared phones make private conversations impossible and increase the risk of spreading COVID-19.

Just when you think your cousins are alright. NZ Opposition Leader Judith Collins took aim at Tassie during her recent (unsuccessful) campaign, calling us Australia’s “poor cousin.” She also seems worried about us nabbing tech businesses, “It’s a lovely part of the world but do you necessarily want to go there with your high- tech business? Possibly not,” she said. We beg to differ!