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What’s on this weeknd?

FRIDAY

Foundation Broken Hill Open Day

Broken Earth Complex, 9am-2pm

Visitors welcome to come up for lunch and enjoy Broken Hill’s best view. Fresh sandwiches, wraps and salad, along with famous Broken Hill’s McLeods pies and pasties. Chalkys coffee van selling coffee, iced drinks and milkshakes.

The Shed’s 1st Birthday and Exhibition opening

The Shed, 94 Chloride Street, 6pm

All are welcome, hot food provided by the Art Exchange, exhibition opening, refreshments available for purchase. Free entry.

Tanja Bruckner Exhibition

March 13-20, Kitchen Gallery, Broken Hill Art Exchange

Photography exhibition by visiting artist Tanja Bruckner.

Broken Hill Game Club

6.30pm til midnight, 135 Patton Street

Broken Hill Game Club invites you to join us for a game night where we play a variety of tabletop card games, board games and miniature games.

Live Music: Paul Trevaskis

The Palace Hotel, 7pm, free

Live music in the front bar from Mildura’s Paul Trevaskis.

Live Music: Heatwave

Broken Hill Pub, 7pm, free

St Pats races after parties featuring live bands.


SATURDAY

60th St Patrick’s Day Races

10am onwards, Broken Hill Racecourse

The 60th anniversary of the most unique racing experience in outback NSW. Ticketed.

Workshop: Photography, Identity and Creative Storytelling

Broken Hill Art Exchange, 11am-1pm

Workshop with photographer, filmmaker and art director Tanja Bruckner. Book online, limited space.

Workshop: Wire wrapped stone jewellery

Albert Kersten Mining and Minerals Museum, 1-4pm

Learn the basic techniques and take home a beautiful piece of handmade jewellery.

Broken Hill Game Club

6.30pm til midnight, 135 Patton Street

Broken Hill Game Club invites you to join us for a game night where we play a variety of tabletop card games, board games and miniature games.

Live Music: Paul Trevaskis

The Palace Hotel, 7pm, free

Live music in the front bar from Mildura’s Paul Trevaskis.

Live Music: The Figs

Broken Hill Pub, 7pm, free

St Pats races after parties featuring live bands.

Live Music: Robbie Williams Tribute

Broken Hill Musicians Club, 8.30pm, free


SUNDAY

Recovery Day at the Silverton Hotel

Finish off the weekend with Recovery Day at Historic Silverton. Live music and giveaways in a great outback atmosphere are sure to make for a great afternoon. Bus service available from Broken Hill Visitor Information Centre, corner Blende & Bromide Streets, departing on the hour from 11am.

Indoor Bowls in the Auditorium at the Musos Club

Between 7-9pm

All welcome, come and try, bowls supplied. Contact Paul – 0417 916 343.

Little Picnic Train

Q.E Park in Brazil St, 10am-1pm

Little picnic train running, gold coin donation to ride the train. Kiosk open for food and drinks.

Workshop: Photography, Identity and Creative Storytelling

Broken Hill Art Exchange, 11am-1pm

Workshop with photographer, filmmaker and art director Tanja Bruckner. Book online, limited space.

Live Music: Triple Fried

Broken Hill Pub, 7pm, free

St Pats races after parties featuring live bands.

Live Music at the Sturt

Sturt Club, 3pm, free

Live music in the beer garden.


TUESDAY

Men’s Indoor Bowls

Sturt Club (back room), staring 7.30pm

New members more than welcome, contact Milton for more info – 0418 858 388

Broken Hill Game Club

6.30pm til midnight, 135 Patton Street

Broken Hill Game Club invites you to join us for a game night where we play a variety of tabletop card games, board games and miniature games.


THURSDAY

Mixed Indoor Bowls

Auditorium at the Musos Club, starting 7.30pm

New members welcome, contact Paul – 0417 916 343

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