As always, there’s a huge variety of things to do in our seaside villages this weekend and in the coming week. Attend a corroboree, an Irish jam session, a new art exhibition or a science talk about dolphins in Jervis Bay. Move your body at a Dancing Freedom event or tap your feet at a big band concert. If you are organising something fun to do in Jervis Bay, let us know about it so we can write you up! Use this link to send us the details.
Irish Jam Session for St Patrick’s Day
Jervis Bay Brewing Co is hosting a social gathering of musicians for a traditional Irish jam session on the eve of St Patricks Day, this Sunday 16 March from 12.30pm in the beer garden. Wear something green and bring your instrument to join in – everyone is welcome. The team led by head brewer Oisin Sweeney have brewed a special beer for the occasion, an n Irish Stout which will be on offer all day with Schooners at the special price of $7. Food truck, 5 Little Pigs is also in on the Irish action, serving Loaded Spuds as a special for the day. Bobbie Martin will be playing a folk set to keep people entertained from 4pm until sunset.
Oisin says: “I’m from a small county in the north west called Fermanagh. The nicest place you’ve never heard of! I’ve lived in Oz for over 14 years now. What does St Patrick’s Day mean to me? In a word, fun! I’ve always enjoyed it as a chance to catch up with friends and head out for a drink.
“On Sunday I hope that people get the chance to relax, listen to some music with some homemade beers and celebrate any links they might have to Ireland. Slainte is the Irish version of the near-universal drinking toast meaning ‘health’. It’ll be one of the most well-used words in Ireland on Paddy’s Day!”
More Sunday Sessions on the South Coast 16 March
Flamin Galah in Huskisson from 3pm, Blessie Pica will be setting the vibe in the beer garden with her guitar, a great time to try an Earl Grey Lemon Sour on tap and soak up the afternoon sun.
Bannisters Pavilion Rooftop East bar presents live music every Sunday from 5pm to 8pm, and this weekend let’s sail into the sunset with the soulful sounds of Alex Clark and her guitar, singing covers and originals.
Milton Band Concert
Milton District Band‘s (MDB) present a “Musical Feast” concert on Sunday 16 March at 2pm in the Civic Centre. Entry is by gold coin donation, cash or card at the door or pre-pay online. The incredibly talented local musicians in the band – some of whom double-up and play in the MUSO orchestra as well – will have you tapping your toes with their uplifting music. Did you know, the band was originally formed in 1869?
Send Jazzy to Japan
Local First Nations Cultural Tour operators, Gadhungal Marring have organised a special Baabaa-Gulli Murru Tour & Corroboree Fundraiser in support of Jazmaryah “Jazzy” McLeod, a dedicated 13-year-old rugby player selected to represent the Australian Raptors Rugby Academy on their upcoming Japan tour in April 2025. This special event on Sunday 16 March from 10am till 2pm will offer a guided cultural walk, a Corroboree and a sausage sizzle. Limited tickets still available $40/$20 book online.
Vanessa Barbay new exhibition
Opening this weekend at the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery, a new highly anticipated solo exhibition by Dr Vanessa Barbay, along with new exhibitions from Lynee Roberts-Goodwin and Kristen Farrel. These three artists are dealing with the topic of climate change and the human impact on the environment.
Dr Barbay’s body of work, Death’s Witness, commemorates the lives of animals and birds killed on our roads, through a shrouding process. Read our feature story about Vanessa, and her unique art processes.
She said: “My work seeks to confront the hypocrisy of a culture that records animal life while simultaneously destroying it. These are rare animals that are just being annihilated by our expanding population, the roads and the development. I find it traumatic, and I try to take stock of what is happening through my artistic practice.”
Markets at Tomerong
Saturday morning, head over to the Tomerong Hall for a fantastic community market, from 8am till 1.30pm and stock up on relish and special seasonings from our very own writer & relish cook, White Feather’s Ben Downing. You will also find great plants, second-hand items, clothing, baked treats, arts and crafts.
Dolphin Talk at Citizen Science Club
The Bay and Basin Citizen Science Club has a guest presenter scheduled for their next meeting on the 19th March 2025, 7pm. Scott Sheehan will present on past and present research on dolphins and whales within the Jervis Bay Marine Park, and the citizen science opportunities with local dolphin projects.
Where: Novo Education Space, rear of Jervis Bay Baptist Church, St George Ave, Vincentia. Please rsvp via email, bbcitizenscience@gmail.com, so the club can anticipate numbers as they have had huge interest in this event.
Dancing Freedom and Sound Bath
Join a simple yet powerful movement meditation coinciding with Autumn Equinox on Thursday 20 March, 7pm-8.30pm at Tomerong Hall, Conscious Dance and Sound Healing. Move your body to tribal and trance beats followed by tender and playful tracks, finishing with an ethereal sound bath. Book online for $25 or $30 cash on the door (please bring correct change).
Autumn Equinox Women’s Circle
Into the Stillness Meditation Studio at St George’s Basin is hosting an evening in sacred sisterhood to honour the turning of the seasons, embrace balance, and welcome the wisdom of autumn. Thursday 20 March, 7pm, $40 book online. As the day and night find perfect balance, join a guided meditation and sound bath, followed by tea/cacao.
PhycoHealth Goes to Sydney
Dr Pia Winberg from PhycoHealth will be at the Ocean Lovers Festival in Bondi next weekend for a series of inspiring talks on the incredible role of seaweed and algae in restoring our planet, High Tide Room, Bondi Pavilion, Saturday 22 March at 3:45pm. Reserve a spot online.
Plus Dr Winberg will be showcasing PhycoHealth’s amazing seaweed-based products at Darling Harbour Markets (15-16 March, 10am-6pm) and Bondi Markets (22-23 March, 10am-5pm).
