What’s On

FRIDAY

Trashy Fashion

Broken Hill Art Exchange, 6pm

In association with Waste 2 Art, Lifeline and the Art Exchange, create an outfit using waste or recycled material, upcycle/reimagine something from your wardrobe.

Welcome Table

Junction Hotel, 4.30pm

New in town or local? Join us for a casual drink and friendly chat in the function room. Come solo or bring a friend!

SATURDAY

Quilting Workshop

Stella Stitch, Patton St

Guest tutor Helen Godden, textile artist and fabric designer with many years of experience, is running a two day workshop at Stella Stitch.

Charlie Bedford: Live Music

Broken Hill Pub, 8pm

Bringing a modern twist of pop, rock, blues and soul.

Pooncarie Gymkhana

Saturday and Sunday, Pooncarie

Pooncarie Gymkhana and Bikekhana Saturday, May 24 & Sunday, May 25, 8am – 5pm Pooncarie Racecourse Racecourse Road, Pooncarie

SUNDAY

Million Paws Walk

200 Beryl St, 10am-1pm

Join us for ‘The Last Lap’ of Million Paws Walk! Bring your family, friends, and furry companions for a pawsome day of fun, connection, and community spirit, all while raising vital funds to support animals in need.

Quilting Workshop

Stella Stitch, Patton St

Guest tutor Helen Godden, textile artist and fabric designer with many years of experience, is running a two day workshop at Stella Stitch.

Lost Wax Jewellery Club

Broken Hill City Art Gallery, 12pm

Learn a 65,000 year old technique. $40, last Sunday of the month.

Philharmonic Choir Concert

Broken Hill Musicians Club Audtiorium, 2.30pm

The Broken Hill Philharmonic Choir perform their concert Sun, Moon and Stars.

Camera Club

Broken Hill Art Exchange, 10am-12pm

Follow the Lens is a photography meet-up on the last Sunday of the month, heading to different locations to take photos – all welcome. Meet at Broken Hill Art Exchange.

Pooncarie Gymkhana

Saturday and Sunday, Pooncarie

Pooncarie Gymkhana and Bikekhana Saturday 24 May & Sunday 25 May, 8am – 5pm Pooncarie Racecourse Racecourse Road, Pooncarie.

WEDNESDAY

Film Screening: Live the Life You Please

Silver City Cinema, 6pm

An intimate portrait of the end-of-life experience that makes profound observations about life, death and what happens in between. Presented by Far West Local Health District’s Specialist Palliative Care Service.

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