October

6 Author and historian Ian Burnet gives a talk on his book The Tasman Map, about early Dutch voyages of discovery. TMAG’s Royal Society Room, 12pm.

7 First Nations artist Bianca Templar of Taka­muna rrala Designs facilitates a hands-on cultural workshop with storytelling and beading. St.Lukes Wellness Hub, 3pm. Book ahead.

8 Terrapin open their season of Space Neighbours on Uranus at Theatre Royal today until the 10th. Mac02 hosts CraftAlive Hobart for three big days from today.

9 Miss Kaninna returns home, with her Blackprint Tour at the Odeon, 7:30pm. Or there’s the Tassie Mental Health Comedy Roadshow at Moonah Arts Centre, 7pm.

10 It’s Love Your Book­shop Day! Our very own Woman Booker Prize Club has a new event, Speed Dating For Your Books, at Fullers, 5pm. BYO favourite book and introduce it to others!

11 The two-day Tasmanian Fashion Festival con­cludes today at PW1 with seven runway shows, panel discus­sions and a film screen­ing, all championing the motto ‘from field, to fibre, to fashion”.

12 Moonah Arts Centre has two cool exhibits today: Minds do Matter (annual mental health and wellbeing art exhibition) plus Anna Phillips’ Trav­els with my Needle, Hook and Threads.

13 Want to be a platypus protector? Join a kids Bush Adventure exploring these amaz­ing monotremes on Hobart’s Rivulet, from 10am-11:30am. For 5 years+. Tickets essen­tial via Trybooking.

14 Got a bike? Have a job? If you can, you should ride that bike to that job for national Ride2Work Day and grab a free breakfast at Mawson Place, 7:30am-9am.

15 Learn about navigating the city from the perspective of people who are blind or have low vision, with a free guided tour and panel for International White Cane Day. Register on humanitix.

16 Laugh along to Geraldine Hickey’s show A Weight Off My Chest at the Theatre Royal, 7:30pm. The Richard Steele Trio play Long­ley Hotel tonight.

17 Learn how to mend and make do at the Repair Cafe, Kickstart Arts in New Town, 1pm-4pm. Or see the Orava Quartet and Xyris Quartet at St Luke’s in Richmond, 11am and 3pm.

18 The Con Brio Choir pres­ents The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace at The Farrall Centre, con­ducted by Madeleine Dyer. On Saturday 17 Oct at 7pm, and today (Sun) at 2pm. Tickets at Trybooking.

19 Fab local artist Nicole O’Loughlin, who works across textiles, painting, drawing and printmaking with a socio-political bent, has a new show at Bett Gallery, til 7 Nov.

20 Salamanca’s SOCIAL features FIND Con­temporary Jewellery Collective’s ‘Hearts Over Carats’ exhibi­tion til the 25th.

21 The Royal Hobart Show begins (and goes till the 24th). This year it’s mostly at the Regatta grounds and City Hall, with some animal judging at The Hobart Show­ground

22 Happy Hobart Show Day public holiday. Hope you enjoy a good sleep in.

23 The Hobart Twilight Market is tonight at Brooke Street Pier, from 4:30pm-9pm – grab some dinner and enjoy the stalls and musicians.

24 As part of the Tasma­nian Chamber Festival enjoy “Le Violon à la française” performed by London-based Emily Sun, in her fes­tival debut. Ian Potter Recital Hall, 2:30pm.

25 It’s Messy Play Day with the Hobart Toy Library at the South Hobart Community Centre from 9am-mid­day. Free, but please RSVP on humanitix. All families welcome.

26 New York-based Japanese keyboardist, composer, and produc­er BIGYUKI plays at Rosny Barn tonight from 6:30pm.

27 Did ya vote? Tasmanian local government election postal ballots close today. It’s com­pulsory so don’t get caught out.

28 Marine ecologist Professor Scott Ling presents the next Is­land of Ideas keynote on giant kelp forest restoration. Sir Stanley Burbury Theatre, 6pm tonight.

29 It’s Seniors Month and Mathers House is cel­ebrating with a Long Table Lunch – two courses and your first drink included. Tickets $25 via Humanitix.

30 Moonman, aka Law­rence Mooney, brings his Full Moon Party comedy show to the Theatre Royal tonight, 8pm

31 Oooooh spooky, happy Halloween! Or try the Big Spring Sing with Jane Chris­tie-Johnston, 2-4pm. Kingston Beach Hall,.

November

1 Enjoy kids activ­ities, home baked goods, crafts galore, music, games and more at the Tarremah School Fair. It’s also community bake day at Legacy Park – BYO pizzas or bread for the big ovens. 11am-4pm.

2 It’s YETI Film Tour night at Mountain Culture Brewery showing big-screen fishing, surfing, hunting and adventure, plus a prize draw and free YETI with every ticket. Tix eventbrite, $26.

3 Tuesday and trivia go together – check out the quiz nights at The Crescent Hotel and The Brick Factory, both start at 6:30pm.

4 Defend­ing WBBL champions Hobart Hurricanes play their first home match since winning the trophy last season. Ninja Stadium, 7:10pm.

6 Peking Duk play their Paradise album tour at The Odeon tonight, 7:30pm, or Telenova are at Altar Bar, 7pm.

7 City Hall hosts a Retro Silent Disco with non-stop hits from the three DJs spinning 80s/90s/00s tunes. Everyone gets a headset and you can choose your channel. 6:30pm. Tix via eventbrite.

SPOTLIGHT ON…

9-31 October

A Natural Escape festival is back, with three weeks of events in the Tasman region’s connection to nature, conservation, outdoor activities, local culture, art and community. Join nature walks, workshops, talks, art making and more. Head to www.anaturalescape.au for more.

14 October

Adam Ouston discusses his new novel, Mine, in a lunchtime lecture today at the State Library and Archives of Tasmania. The critically acclaimed book has been described as “a fever dream of Tasmania’s West Coast” and is written in a single sentence! Listen to Adam from 1pm-2pm.

16-18 October

The Baskerville Historics is an annual celebration of classic motorsport and the nostalgia that goes with it. Held at the Baskerville Raceway – Australia’s oldest continuously operating permanent race circuit – the event features vintage touring cars, sports sedans, open wheelers, muscle cars and more. It’s also a fundraiser for the raceway. 8am-5pm each day.

23-25 October

Over three days, the Huon Valley Studio Art Trail sees more than 60 artists and makers open their doors and invite us into their private studios and hidden workshops to get a peek at what goes on behind the scenes. 10am-4pm. More info: www.huonvalleystudioarttrail.org.au.

29 October – 22 November

If you haven’t checked out the Poochibald™ Art Prize before, do yourself a favour and have a squiz. The walls of the Schoolhouse at Rosny Farm are filled with cute dog art made by everyone from professional artists to little kids and first timers. It’s a joy. And it’s free. Official opening is on the 29th, 5:30pm

AROUND THE ISLAND

October

6 Tonight, and every Tuesday, have fun learning Boot Scooting in a fun group at the Ross Community Sports Club. Contact rcsc7209@gmail.com for more info.

7 The Evandale Community Centre hosts school holiday activities for kids from kinder to grade 6. 10.30am- 12pm. Bookings essential: 6391 8128

8 Are you attending a school holiday session of Forgotten Island at Village Cin­ema in Launnie today? You can also enjoy a free friendship brace­let-making session between 10am-2pm. Also on the 13th.

9 Connect with na­ture, art and com­munity with A Natural Escape festival until 31 October with plentiful events such as saunas, cruises, walks, diving, gardens, workshops and food and drink on the East Coast.

10 It’s Tulip Fes­tival time in Wynyard, which starts today with food, music, art and vibrant enter­tainment. Also check out the nearby Table Cape Tulip Farm for their iconic fields of colourful tulips.

11 Spend your Sunday at the Tunbridge Mar­ket, held at Tunbridge Community Hall on the second Sunday of each month. From 9am-3pm.

12 Head to QVMAG to attend one of three sessions today at the Launceston Plan­etarium, screening different shows each time.

13 Get the giggles at Laughing Yoga with a feel-good morning ses­sion for seniors month at Snug Community Hall. Free. Geelong Cats’ Tom Hawkins is live at The Tramsheds, Launnie, 7pm.

14 Terrapin open their Theatre North season of Space Neighbours on Uranus at Albert Hall in Launceston today at 2pm and 6pm. Tomorrow at the same time too.

16 Wild Roots Tasmania present natural fibres basket weaving Woodbridge Commu­nity Hall, 10am-12pm. Or Mahjong every Friday at the Campbell Town Health and Com­munity Centre. $2.

17 Join an adult Sunrise Breathwork session to start your day at Pirates Bay Beach, Eaglehawk Neck, including a drink from Slow Sips. 5:50am. DerbyFest kicks off today, with a weekend of MTB fun.

Breathwork with Aleah Davison18 It’s the Tas­man Penin­sula Mountain Bike Association Open Day and BBQ, all welcome: sign up for a one-day membership. 10am-2pm, Bayview Rd, Taranna.

19 Join colour specialist Lena Zankl, who holds a Master of Fine Arts, for her six-week course In Love With Colour. For beginners and those already dabbling. $40 per class. Places limited. 0490 005 254 to book.

20 It’s Tuesday Trivia night so head along to test your brain at Penguin Beer Co, the Newstead Hotel, Launceston or Launceston’s Sporties. All kick off at 7pm each week.

21 Didn’t get enough trivia last night? Then make your way for Wednesday Trivia to Easy Tiger (6:30pm start) in St Helens and Island State Brewing Devonport (7pm start). Held weekly.

22 Great Eastern Wine Week (until 25 October) is a collective of over 40 events, celebrating the cool-climate drops and boutique wineries of the East Coast Wine Region.

23 It’s the open­ing night of the Huon Valley Art Trail with Music and Makers hosted free at the Kiln Collective. Meet the artists, taste local produce, kick up your heels to great live music. 5pm-8pm

24 View A South­ern Calling, paintings by Pamela Jones and ceramics by Eve Howard. Sommers Bay, Murdunna, 10am- 4pm, today and Sun­day. Enjoy free live music at The Kentish pub in Oatlands, 1pm.

25 Head along to the Gala Opening of The Bridge Art Prize at The Ladies Cottage, New Norfolk from 2pm. For tickets and more information head to derwentvalleyarts.org.

28 For her first Tasmanian exhibition at Longford’s Blenheim Gallery and Garden, acclaimed Australian painter Kate Bergin presents a new series of meticulously rendered, surreal still life. Open Wed-Sun.

29 To celebrate Seniors Month QVMAG hosts a social day of creativity, combining gelli plate printing and collage. No experi­ence required and you can bring your own pictures. $10.

30 The Tasmania Craft Fair is on until 1 November. It’s the largest working craft fair in the Southern Hemisphere. Longford Rotary hosts 70s Mu­sic Bingo tonight at the Longford RSL.

31 The free Bridge Art Prize Exhibition showcases high-quality Tasmanian art, themed around Load Bearing. At The Ladies Cottage, New Norfolk, 10am- 2pm, Friday-Sunday. Until 22 November.

November

1 The Burnie Indian Cultural Society hosts Diwali, a vibrant celebration of the Festival of Lights, with music and dance, delicious food and activities. 5pm-10pm, Marist Regional College.

2 Sheffield’s much-loved Mural Fest runs until the 7th, but don’t fear, you can check out this year’s murals anytime as they stay on display for the whole year.

4 Wisdom & Wonder Play is a free intergenera­tional playgroup for children aged 0-5 and their families. Huon Regional Care, Franklin.

5 Griffin Original Productions is bringing Michelle Best’s original play Dancing with Mr Darcy to the stage. Produced and directed by Rebecca Griffin, at West Park Playhouse, Parklands until the 8th.

6 Get free one-to-one assistance at the weekly Launceston Library digital help drop in. Volunteers cover technology skills and problem-solving for your device. No bookings required. 11:30am–2pm.

7 I Swear It Wasn’t Me is a cheeky adult ventril­oquism comedy by Natalie May, with bold humour, wild charac­ters and laugh-out-loud moments. Devonport RSL, 7:30pm-8:30pm, tix via eventbrite. 18+.

MORE AROUND THE ISLAND

8-10 October

Our state’s best comedians speaking their minds about mental health for the 2026 Mental Health Comedy Road Show. Tonight at Cygnet Town Hall, Friday at Moonah Arts Centre and Saturday at Portland Memorial Hall St Helens. Doors open at 6:30pm, show at 7pm. The last eight years of the roadshow have enjoyed sold out shows and incredible perfor­mances. Entry is free, but you can make a donation. Tix via Humanitix.

17 October

There’s something for everyone today at the Longford Show. It’s been going on since 1856 and is a fun day out for all the family, from side­shows, sheep, and silky chickens to showbags, show dogs, equestrian events and more. 9am-4pm. Longford Showgrounds.

23-25 October

In its sixth year, the Huon Valley Studio Art Trail returns with its biggest lineup yet. More than 60 artists and makers are opening their studio doors, offering an opportunity to step behind the scenes and experience creativity right where it happens. The three-day event is a backstage pass to the Huon’s thriving creative community. Visitors can wander into private workshops showcasing an extraordinary diversity of disciplines including painting and drawing, ceramics, sculpture, textiles and dying, weaving, jewellery, woodwork, glass, photography, printmaking, metal work, mixed media and more. If you are looking to pack as much inspiration into your day as possible, the trail is also introducing several Artist Hubs this year – cleverly grouping multiple creatives in single locations. Head to www.huonvalleystudioarttrail. org.au for more information.

30 October – 1 November

Celebrate springtime at the annual three-day wine touring weekend, Spring in the Vines. Held across multiple wine regions in Southern Tasmania – Coal River Valley, Derwent Valley, Huon Valley and the South East. With more than 50+ wineries participating, you can sample new releases, discover wineries that are only open to the public during the festival, meet producers, enjoy live music and taste seasonal food in some pretty spectacular vineyard locations.

5-8 November

Held in Launceston, Tasmania’s UNESCO City of Gastronomy, agri­CULTURED brings together farmers, producers, artists, makers, and foodies to explore what we grow, how we grow it, and why it matters. Enjoy dinners, talks, workshops and tasting sessions – there’s even a gloriously-named event, Let Them Eat Cake, bring a cake as your ticket.