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Creative Open 

Art, design & music

Creative Open is a winter arts festival celebrating Northern Beaches’ art, design, and music. Stay tuned for Creative Open 2024, discover local creative experiences and spaces, including exhibitions, performances, events, open studios, workshops, talks, a Makers’ takeover, and new public and street art.

Check out our 2023 program!

Here’s what our 2023 ambassadors Tegan Murdock and Eagle Eye Jones are saying about Creative Open. Learn more.  

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2023 Program

Sat 18 Feb
Sun 26 Nov
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Functional Sculptural Narrative

18 February - 26 November 2023. MAG&M’s ceramics collection sharing stories and connections.

Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Manly
Art and Culture, Exhibitions, Council Events, - MAG&M current exhibition
Sun 26 Feb
Sun 31 Dec
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Running Stars - Curl Curl

A free community based running event, welcome to all everyone, runners, walkers, supporters

John Fisher Netball Courts, North Curl Curl
Community Group, Health and Wellbeing, Sport and Recreation
Sun 5 Mar
Sun 31 Dec
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Running Stars - Mona Vale

Join a free community based running event, welcome to all everyone, runners, walkers and supporters

Flying Fox Park, Winnererremy Bay, Mona Vale
Community Group, Health and Wellbeing, Sport and Recreation
Thu 9 Mar
Sun 31 Dec
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The Possibility Project

The Possibility Project is a Sydney social enterprise founded by Kim Pearce and Kath Davis.

Mona Vale Creative Space, Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Mona Vale Creative Pop-up, Exhibitions, Council Events
Fri 1 Sep
Sun 8 Oct
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Heather + Kate Dorrough: Lineage

1 Sept – 8 Oct 2023 - the multi-disciplinary works of mother and daughter Heather and Kate Dorrough.

Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Manly
Art and Culture, Exhibitions, Council Events, - MAG&M current exhibition
Fri 1 Sep
Sun 8 Oct
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Jumaadi: At the End (My Love) Nature Wins

1 Sept – 8 Oct 2023 - The first in a new series of exhibitions working with contemporary artists to help re-define our understanding of the diverse communities that now call the...

Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Manly
Art and Culture, Exhibitions, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 15 Sep
Sat 7 Oct
Night at the Barracks stage

Night At The Barracks

Sydney's Starlit Concert Series is back in 2023. Find yourself captivated once more by some of the biggest names in music set against this mesmerising backdrop steeped in history...

North Head, Manly
Children and Families, Music and Dance
Tue 19 Sep
Sat 30 Sep
Expressionist landscape painting with ocean and sky blending in the background, sand in the middle and vegetation in bold strokes in the foreground.

“Beyond the Sea” Jazz ‘n Art

Improvised paintings by Sandra Garritano featuring a live performance by Flat Six Jazz.

Curl Curl Creative Space, North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space, Exhibitions, Council Events
Sat 23 Sep
Fri 20 Oct
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HSC Take Over

Take advantage of exclusive out of hours access to the library for HSC students in preparation for your exams.

School Holidays, Youth, Council Events
Mon 25 Sep
Tue 31 Oct
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Bookmark Design Winners & Exhibition

Drop in to the Library to view winning Bookmark Designs and grab yourself a bookmark to take home.

Art and Culture, Children and Families, Exhibitions, School Holidays, Youth, Council Events
Mon 25 Sep
Thu 5 Oct
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Slime Labs at the Library

Join us at the library as we get our hands dirty making slime and learning some of the science behind it!

Children and Families, School Holidays, Council Events
Thu 28 Sep
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
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Kids on the Coast- Intertidal Exploration

Where the land meets the ocean. Come and explore with our very own Marine Biologist, who will share her knowledge and enthusiasm with you. This is part of our Kids on the Coast...

Coastal Environment Centre , North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Environment and Sustainability, MEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program
Thu 28 Sep
1.00 PM - 2.00 PM

All Abilities Dance Class with Dance Health Alliance

Enjoy this all abilities dance and movement class designed to help older adults with coordination, balance, and joyful movement.

Collaroy Swim Club - Main Hall, 1054 Pittwater Road , Collaroy
Community Group, Health and Wellbeing, Music and Dance, Seniors
Thu 28 Sep
7.00 PM - 8.30 PM
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Living with Brush Turkeys

Do you want to find out how to live more harmoniously with Australian Brush-turkeys, or how to deter them from causing damage on your property?

Online, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Bushcare
Thu 28 Sep
7.30 PM - 9.00 PM

Deep Ecology

John Seed, founder and director of the Rainforest Information Centre in Australia, will be our guest speaker.

1395A Pittwater Road, Narrabeen
Fri 29 Sep
Sun 8 Oct
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Connections Land Sea Sky

Visit Sydney Road Gallery Balgowlah to view the most recent seascape, ferry and landscape paintings of local artist, Kirsty Gautheron.

Sydney Road Gallery, Balgowlah
Fri 29 Sep
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
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Kids on the Coast - Junior Marine Biology

Enjoy a Marine Biology Journey with us at the Coastal Environment Centre. This is part of our Kids on the Coast school holiday program series.

Coastal Environment Centre , North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Environment and Sustainability, MEC Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program
Sun 1 Oct
10.00 AM - 2.00 PM
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Citizen Science Whale Census

Join us for a Citizen Science Whale Watching event and be part of the ORRCA Whale Census.
Marine mammal experts from ORRCA will be sharing their knowledge, guiding participants in...

Anzac Avenue, Collaroy
Aquatic, Children and Families, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, CEC Events, MEC Events
Tue 3 Oct
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
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Kids on the Coast - Mad for Science

Lab coats at the ready! Come and get involved with a day full of science fun. We will be creating some noise in the name of chemistry and getting out in the environment and...

Coastal Environment Centre, North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Environment and Sustainability, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program
Tue 3 Oct
11.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Cyber Safety Session at Dee Why

Join a Senior Constable from the NSW Police Force to increase your awareness on current cyber security risks and how to protect your devices.

Dee Why Library,, Dee Why
Education and Learning, Seniors, Council Events
Tue 3 Oct
7.00 PM - 9.00 PM
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Life Drawing Studio: MAG&M

Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes in the inspiring surrounds of the Gallery. These classes are untutored and open to all…

Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Manly
Art and Culture, Education and Learning, Council Events, Life Drawing, MAG&M Talks and Events
Wed 4 Oct
9.00 AM - 3.00 PM
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Kids Bike Skills Holiday Camp

Manly Warringah Cycling Club are running school holiday skills sessions for the kids with lots of fun riding and activities to build confidence and develop capabilities on the bike

JJ Melbourne Hills Memorial Reserve, Terrey Hills
Community Group, Sport and Recreation, Youth
Wed 4 Oct
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
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Kids on the Coast - Nature Art

Anyone can be an artist. Artists often find inspiration from their natural world. On this day we will be creating art using resources we find around us, with our local environment...

Coastal Environment Centre, North Narrabeen
Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Council Events, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program
Wed 4 Oct
Fri 6 Oct
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Robotics at Mona Vale

Drop-in to meet our dash-ing robots these holidays!

Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St, Mona Vale
Children and Families, Education and Learning, School Holidays, Council Events
Thu 5 Oct
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
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Kids on the Coast - Entomology Explorers

Did you know there are 10 quintillion insects on Earth? Locally we have some that smell with their feet, some that have 12 eyes and some that can carry 50 times their own body...

Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road, North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Environment and Sustainability, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program
Thu 5 Oct
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Solar and Energy Roadshow at Warringah Mall

Drop in to the Library and learn how to reduce your energy bill with Council's sustainability team.

Warringah Mall Library, Brookvale
Solar Roadshow, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Council Events
Thu 5 Oct
1.00 PM - 3.00 PM

Seasons For Growth

Lifeline Northern Beaches would like to invite members of the Belong Club to attend their Seasons for Growth Seminar.

Lifeline Northern Beaches, 310 Sydney Road, Balgowlah
Community Group, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors
Thu 5 Oct
1.00 PM - 3.00 PM

H&I: Seasons for Growth

Join Belong Club and Lifeline in the lead up to World Mental Health Day for our in-person Seasons for Growth Seminar.

310 Sydney Road, Balgowlah
Fri 6 Oct
10.00 AM - 3.00 PM
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Kids on the Coast - Survival Skills Challenge

If you had to spend a night out in the wilderness, could you survive? How would you stay warm and protect yourself from predators? Spend the day at the Coastal Environment Centre...

Coastal Environment Centre Lake Park Road, North Narrabeen
Children and Families, Environment and Sustainability, Kids on the Coast School Holiday Program
Fri 6 Oct
12.30 PM - 2.30 PM

Mystical Owls

In this workshop students will create their own Mystical Owl artwork!

Avalon Recreation Centre, , Avalon Beach
Children and Families, Education and Learning
Fri 6 Oct
5.30 PM - 8.30 PM
Open Air Cinema Friday

Open Air Cinema, Brookvale - Friday

Our free Open Air Cinema at Brookvale Oval will be screening Disney classic The Mighty Ducks (1992). Rated PG. This live-action film provides lots of laughs and fun for the whole...

Brookvale Oval, Brookvale
Children and Families, Special Events, Council Events, Open Air Cinema
Sat 7 Oct
11.00 AM - 3.00 PM
Illustrated skulls and jellyfish

Zine Fair at Manly

Browse zines, comics and artist books by local and international artists and zine-makers at the annual Northern Beaches Zine Fair at Manly Library.

Manly Library, , Manly
Art and Culture, Markets, School Holidays, Youth, Council Events, Mental Health Month
Sat 7 Oct
11.00 AM - 3.00 PM
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Love Your Bookshop Day

Saturday October 7th we will be celebrating how much we love our bookshop, our customers, and our local authors!

24/215 Condamine Street, Balgowlah
Sat 7 Oct
5.00 PM - 8.00 PM
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Open Air Cinema, Brookvale - Saturday

Our free Open Air Cinema at Brookvale Oval will be screening the animated superhero comedy DC League of Super-Pets (2022). Rated PG. This animation provides lots of laughs and fun...

Brookvale Oval, Brookvale
Children and Families, Special Events, Council Events, Open Air Cinema
Mon 9 Oct
11.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Healing Sound Meditation

Come and relax with a healing meditation class, exploring the power of sound from Tibetan singing bowls and crystal singing bowls.

Mona Vale Library, Mona Vale
Disability, Education and Learning, Seniors, Council Events
Mon 9 Oct
1.00 PM - 2.30 PM

The Belong Book Club

Join the Belong Book Club once a month to read, discuss, and share your passion of reading with like minded people in your community.

Shop 650/145 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale
Community Group, Education and Learning, Seniors
Tue 10 Oct
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Sharing Threads - Dyeing Yarn

Join our special guest speaker Nicole Howell of Birdhouse Fibres in this intimate and engaging workshop to see how beautiful hand dyed yarn is created.

Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery, Level 1 , Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, Special Events, Women, Sharing Threads
Tue 10 Oct
11.00 AM - 11.30 AM
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Chair Yoga

Join us for an energising and relaxing online Chair Yoga session, where you can stretch, strengthen, and find inner peace.

Tue 10 Oct
Fri 15 Dec
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Crafternoons at the Library

Drop in for weekly arts and crafts after school at your local library with themed creative activities for you to enjoy.

Children and Families, Council Events
Wed 11 Oct
7.00 AM - 9.00 AM
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Men's Breakfast - You'll Be Right Mate

Come and have breakfast on us at an amazing location, while hearing from men like yourself, connecting to local men's groups & services and having all your questions answered.

Long Reef Golf Club , Collaroy
Wed 11 Oct
9.30 AM - 4.00 PM
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Community workshops - Disaster & Extreme weather

Relationships Australia NSW is offering a free leadership program designed to help participants understand the impacts of extreme weather events and how to support community to...

Coastal Environmental Centre, Lake Park Rd. , North Narrabeen
Wed 11 Oct
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Sharing Threads - Tapestry Weaving

Join Lola Mott of Rustic Threads for this relaxed engaging two-hour Tapestry workshop ideal for intermediate weavers who are looking to develop their weaving skills.

Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery, 1/1 Park Street, Mona Vale
Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, Special Events, Craft Week, Sharing Threads
Wed 11 Oct
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Life Drawing Studio: Mona Vale

Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes!  Hone your skills in these untutored, relaxed and friendly sessions.  The…

Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery, Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, Council Events, Life Drawing, MAG&M Talks and Events
Wed 11 Oct
Wed 13 Dec
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STEM Corner at Manly Library

Drop in to the library and explore the range of STEM activities.

Manly Library,, BrookvaleManly
Children and Families, Education and Learning, Council Events
Thu 12 Oct
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Sharing Threads - Knitting

Join Nicole Howell of Birdhouse Fibres in this engaging workshop to share your skills, expertise and experience in the art of knitting.

Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery, Mona Vale
Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, Special Events, Craft Week, Sharing Threads
Thu 12 Oct
11.00 AM - 1.00 PM
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Scams Awareness Information Session

Learn about scams and privacy with Services Australia.

Warringah Mall Library, Brookvale
Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors, Council Events, Library Services Australia Series
Thu 12 Oct
6.30 PM - 8.30 PM
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Manly Dam Series - Night Walk and Night Sky

Curious about planets and moons, stars and constellations? Come and marvel with us and the volunteers from the Northern Sydney Astronomical Society as they share their knowledge...

119 King Street, Manly Vale
Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, CEC Events, MEC Events, Manly Dam Series
Fri 13 Oct
Sun 3 Dec
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Adam Cullen: Art is Pain Relief

13 Oct - 3 Dec 2023 - A specially curated exhibition of around 70 paintings, in addition to works on paper and sculptures, by Adam Cullen will celebrate the artist’s life and work...

Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 13 Oct
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Sharing Threads - Macrame

Join Rebecca Cogan for this relaxed engaging two-hour workshop ideal for beginners to learn the art of Macrame.

Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery, 1/1 Park Street, Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, Special Events, Craft Week, Sharing Threads
Sat 14 Oct
8.00 AM - 1.00 PM
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Second Hand Saturday

Meet your neighbours, grab a bargain and help the environment too at a Second Hand Saturday garage sale.

Environment and Sustainability, Council Events, Waste Reduction Events
Sat 14 Oct
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Sharing Threads - Weaving

Experience First Nations culture through weaving with special guest speaker First Nations Noongar weaver, Jodie Dowd.

Mona Vale Creative Space Gallery, 1/1 Park Street, Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, Special Events, Craft Week, Sharing Threads
Mon 16 Oct
Thu 19 Oct
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Carers Week: Carer Gateway

Join us at the Library during Carers Week 2023 for information on support services.

Disability, Education and Learning, Seniors, Council Events, Carers week
Mon 16 Oct
Mon 30 Oct
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Scrabble and Scones

Join us during Mental Health Month at the Library for a game of Scrabble and enjoy some scones with jam and cream.

Disability, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors, Council Events, Mental Health Month
Mon 16 Oct
2.00 PM - 3.30 PM
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Planning Ahead for Carers - Webinar

An overview of the legal, medical, financial, and practical things for carers to consider when planning ahead

Online, Disability, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors, Council Events, Carers week
Mon 16 Oct
Tue 17 Oct
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Life Skills: Money Managed

Upskill in finance and budgeting through an interactive workshop for young people.

Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Youth, Council Events
Tue 17 Oct
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
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Mindful Manly Reading Group

Meet like-minded people, read together and engage in monthly discussions facilitated by our librarians

Manly Library, Ground Floor Community Room, Manly
Council Events
Tue 17 Oct
7.00 PM - 9.00 PM
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Life Drawing Studio: MAG&M

Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes in the inspiring surrounds of the Gallery. These classes are untutored and open to all…

Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Manly
Art and Culture, Education and Learning, Council Events, Life Drawing, MAG&M Talks and Events
Wed 18 Oct
1.00 PM - 3.00 PM
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Accessing Support for carers

Join Carer Gateway and WayAhead to learn more about their services and support for carers.

Warringah Mall Library, , Brookvale
Disability, Health and Wellbeing, Council Events, Carers week
Wed 18 Oct
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
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Myths around Depression with Prof. Ian Hickie

Join psychiatrist Professor Ian Hickie as he explores the spectre of depression and the common myths and misconceptions.

Manly Library,, Manly
Disability, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Council Events, Authors Talk
Thu 19 Oct
10.00 AM - 1.30 PM
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Celebrating Carers - Morning Tea at Warriewood

An opportunity for unpaid carers to relax, connect with other carers, and find useful information

Ted Blackwood Youth & Community Centre, Warriewood
Disability, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors, Council Events, Carers week
Fri 20 Oct
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
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World Food Markets - Collaroy Plateau

Join us at the World Food Markets and taste your way around the globe, sampling dishes from a variety of cultures while enjoying live entertainment from local musicians.

Collaroy Plateau Park, Collaroy Plateau
Markets, Music and Dance, Council Events, World Food Markets
Fri 20 Oct
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
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Manly Dam Series - Knowing our Native Bees

Join expert beekeeper Paul Canning to learn more about native bees and the important role they play at Manly Dam, along with a Q & A.

The Beaches School, , Allambie Heights
Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, CEC Events, MEC Events, Manly Dam Series
Sat 14 Oct
8.00 AM - 1.00 PM
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Second Hand Saturday

Meet your neighbours, grab a bargain and help the environment too at a Second Hand Saturday garage sale.

Environment and Sustainability, Council Events, Waste Reduction Events
Sun 22 Oct
2.00 PM - 3.00 PM
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Discussion: Life and Legacy of Adam Cullen

Join Max Germanos and Jasper Knight for an informal discussion on the life, times and legacy of Adam Cullen, hosted by MAG&M’s Senior Curator Katherine Roberts.

1a West Esplanade, MANLY
Art and Culture, MAG&M Talks and Events
Wed 11 Oct
9.30 AM - 4.00 PM
Emergency plan

Community workshops - Disaster & Extreme weather

Relationships Australia NSW is offering a free leadership program designed to help participants understand the impacts of extreme weather events and how to support community to...

Coastal Environmental Centre, Lake Park Rd. , North Narrabeen
Wed 25 Oct
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Life Drawing Studio: Mona Vale

Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes!  Hone your skills in these untutored, relaxed and friendly sessions.  The…

Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery, Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, Council Events, Life Drawing, MAG&M Talks and Events
Wed 25 Oct
4.00 PM - 6.00 PM
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Drop in and Draw at Warringah Mall

Headspace Brookvale, KALOF & Warringah Mall Library are teaming up to hold an art session!

Warringah Mall Library, , Brookvale
Art and Culture, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Youth
Thu 26 Oct
6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
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Manly Dam Series - All about Bats with Dr Brad Law

Join bat expert Dr Brad Law, a principal scientist with DPI and co-editor of Australian Zoologist, to learn more about these fascinating forest pollinators and natural pest...

165 Allambie Road, Allambie Heights
Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, CEC Events, MEC Events, Manly Dam Series
Thu 26 Oct
6.30 PM - 9.00 PM

Romeo and Juliet

The timeless story of ill-fated love set to the back-drop of age old hatred between Montague and Capulet.

Star Of The Sea Theatre, Manly
Thu 26 Oct
7.30 PM - 9.00 PM
Bees

Bee Biodiversity Highways

At this wonderful event we will hear from Hannah Rohkamper about an initiative to help our bees thrive, by building Sydney's 'Bed & Breakfast Highway' for bees, birds, and...

Narrabeen Tramshed Arts and Community Centre. 1395A Pittwater Road, , Narrabeen
Fri 20 Oct
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
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World Food Markets - Collaroy Plateau

Join us at the World Food Markets and taste your way around the globe, sampling dishes from a variety of cultures while enjoying live entertainment from local musicians.

Collaroy Plateau Park, Collaroy Plateau
Markets, Music and Dance, Council Events, World Food Markets
Thu 26 Oct
6.30 PM - 9.00 PM

Romeo and Juliet

The timeless story of ill-fated love set to the back-drop of age old hatred between Montague and Capulet.

Star Of The Sea Theatre, Manly
Sat 28 Oct
8.00 AM - 2.00 PM
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Avalon Car Boot Sale

Don’t send your unwanted goods (clothes, toys, household items, sports equipment) to landfill… sell them at the Avalon Car Boot Sale at Dunbar Park Avalon.

Dunbar Park, Avalon
Avalon Car Boot, Markets, Council Events, Waste Reduction Events
Sat 28 Oct
10.30 AM - 3.30 PM
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Learn to Paint and Draw

Interested in learning to draw and paint?

Manly Library, 1 Market Pl, Manly
Art and Culture, Education and Learning, Council Events
Thu 26 Oct
6.30 PM - 9.00 PM

Romeo and Juliet

The timeless story of ill-fated love set to the back-drop of age old hatred between Montague and Capulet.

Star Of The Sea Theatre, Manly
Thu 26 Oct
6.30 PM - 9.00 PM

Romeo and Juliet

The timeless story of ill-fated love set to the back-drop of age old hatred between Montague and Capulet.

Star Of The Sea Theatre, Manly
Sun 29 Oct
9.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Shoes for sale on a rug

Bag to Riches

A market selling second hand goods from a suitcase, container or rug filled with items such as clothes, toys, household items, sporting equipment.

Walter Gors Park, Dee Why
Youth, Council Events, Waste Reduction Events
Sun 29 Oct
10.00 AM - 12.30 PM

Dee Why Lagoon Clean Up

Do a good deed for the planet and make some new friends at the same time.

Opposite 855 Pittwater Road, Dee Why
Environment and Sustainability
Thu 26 Oct
6.30 PM - 9.00 PM

Romeo and Juliet

The timeless story of ill-fated love set to the back-drop of age old hatred between Montague and Capulet.

Star Of The Sea Theatre, Manly
Tue 31 Oct
7.00 PM - 9.00 PM
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Life Drawing Studio: MAG&M

Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes in the inspiring surrounds of the Gallery. These classes are untutored and open to all…

Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Manly
Art and Culture, Education and Learning, Council Events, Life Drawing, MAG&M Talks and Events
Wed 1 Nov
Sun 12 Nov
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DRAWN IN - PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS - HOLLY MAHONEY

Step into a world inspired by the everchanging movement of the ocean and human nature - a world of dramatic light, colour, and romance of the unknown. From the drawn - to painted...

Curl Curl Creative Space, North Curl Curl
Art and Culture, Curl Curl Creative Space, Council Events
Thu 2 Nov
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Solar and Energy Roadshow at Manly

Drop in to the Library and learn how to reduce your energy bill with Council's sustainability team.

Manly Library, Manly
Solar Roadshow, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Council Events
Fri 3 Nov
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
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World Food Markets - Narraweena

Join us at the World Food Markets and taste your way around the globe, sampling dishes from a variety of cultures while enjoying live entertainment from local musicians.

Beverley Job Park, Narraweena
Markets, Music and Dance, Council Events, World Food Markets
Sat 8 Jul
Sun 9 Jul
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Printmaking Weekend Workshops

Two-day weekend workshops with established printmakers learning a variety of printmaking techniques.

Warringah Printmakers Studio, Manly Vale
Community Group, Education and Learning
Sun 5 Nov
9.00 AM - 11.00 AM

November Manly Cove CleanUp

Join us for our monthly Cove Cleanup event for a Beach Clean, a Strawkle or a Microplastic Survey!

1A West Esplanade, Manly
Community Group, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Mon 6 Nov
11.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Origami Cranes

World Origami Day

Unfold your creativity and take part in the ancient Japanese art of paper folding.

Mona Vale Library, Mona Vale
Seniors, Council Events
Tue 7 Nov
Tue 14 Nov
Family reading together on the couch

Speechie Talks at the Library

Join a local speech pathologist for a presentation on developing language and literacy for children aged 0 - 5.

Children and Families, Disability, Education and Learning, Council Events
Wed 8 Nov
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Life Drawing Studio: Mona Vale

Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes!  Hone your skills in these untutored, relaxed and friendly sessions.  The…

Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery, Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, Council Events, Life Drawing, MAG&M Talks and Events
Wed 8 Nov
2.00 PM - 4.00 PM
Group of individuals with devices smiling

Scams Awareness Information Session

Learn about scams and privacy with Services Australia.

Manly Library, Manly
Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors, Council Events, Library Services Australia Series
Wed 8 Nov
4.00 PM - 5.45 PM
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Life Skills: Caring for yourself and others

Join Your Side’s Carer Gateway and Brookvale headspace for a free information session on key supports available for young people.

Warringah Mall Library, , Brookvale
Disability, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Youth, Council Events
Fri 10 Nov
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day

Northern Beaches Council is hosting two Remembrance Day Services and you are welcome to attend.

Council Events
Fri 3 Nov
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
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World Food Markets - Narraweena

Join us at the World Food Markets and taste your way around the globe, sampling dishes from a variety of cultures while enjoying live entertainment from local musicians.

Beverley Job Park, Narraweena
Markets, Music and Dance, Council Events, World Food Markets
Sat 11 Nov
8.00 AM - 4.00 PM
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Polystyrene drop-off collection day

Residents are invited to bring rigid pieces of 100% clean, white and dry polystyrene packaging to Beacon Hill Guide & Scout Hall for recycling

Kimbriki Road, Ingleside/Terrey Hills
Environment and Sustainability, Council Events, Waste Reduction Events
Fri 10 Nov
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day

Northern Beaches Council is hosting two Remembrance Day Services and you are welcome to attend.

Council Events
Sat 11 Nov
5.00 PM - 6.00 PM
Richard Glover

Best Wishes, Richard Glover

Join beloved radio host and author Richard Glover for his hilarious new release Best Wishes.

Manly Library,, Manly
Council Events, Authors Talk
Tue 14 Nov
7.00 PM - 9.00 PM
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Life Drawing Studio: MAG&M

Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes in the inspiring surrounds of the Gallery. These classes are untutored and open to all…

Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Manly
Art and Culture, Education and Learning, Council Events, Life Drawing, MAG&M Talks and Events
Fri 17 Nov
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
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World Food Markets - Manly Vale

Join us at the World Food Markets and taste your way around the globe, sampling dishes from a variety of cultures while enjoying live entertainment from local musicians.

Millers Reserve, Manly Vale
Markets, Music and Dance, Council Events, World Food Markets
Fri 17 Nov
7.30 PM - 10.30 PM
Comedy for a cause

Comedy for a Cause

Top comedians from the Sydney and Melbourne Comedy Festival get together for a good cause - the Northern Beaches Community Cancer Charity (or NBCCC.org.au).

Seaforth Room, Balgowlah RSL, Seaforth
Sat 18 Nov
10.00 AM - 1.00 PM

Small Scale Edible Gardens Workshop

Have you ever wanted to grow your own food but feel you can’t as you don’t have the garden space to do it? Then this practical and informative workshop is just for you.

1 Kimbriki Road (off Mona Vale Road), Ingleside
Community Group, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Waste Reduction Events
Tue 21 Nov
10.00 AM - 11.00 AM
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Mindful Manly Reading Group

Meet like-minded people, read together and engage in monthly discussions facilitated by our librarians

Manly Library, Ground Floor Community Room, Manly
Council Events
Wed 22 Nov
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Life Drawing Studio: Mona Vale

Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes!  Hone your skills in these untutored, relaxed and friendly sessions.  The…

Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery, Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, Council Events, Life Drawing, MAG&M Talks and Events
Wed 22 Nov
4.00 PM - 6.00 PM
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Drop in and Draw at Mona Vale

Headspace Brookvale, KALOF & Mona Vale Library are teaming up to hold an art session!

Mona Vale Library, , Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Youth
Fri 17 Nov
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
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World Food Markets - Manly Vale

Join us at the World Food Markets and taste your way around the globe, sampling dishes from a variety of cultures while enjoying live entertainment from local musicians.

Millers Reserve, Manly Vale
Markets, Music and Dance, Council Events, World Food Markets
Tue 28 Nov
7.00 PM - 9.00 PM
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Life Drawing Studio: MAG&M

Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes in the inspiring surrounds of the Gallery. These classes are untutored and open to all…

Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Manly
Art and Culture, Education and Learning, Council Events, Life Drawing, MAG&M Talks and Events
Sun 3 Dec
9.00 AM - 11.00 AM

Ocean Festival Manly Cove CleanUp

Join us celebrate the Ocean Festival with a Beach clean with Eco Adventure Crew, become a citizen scientist surveying microplastics with AUSMAP, strawkle with Operation Straw, and...

1A West Esplanade, Manly
Children and Families, Community Group, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability
Mon 4 Dec
11.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Christmas Carols

Drop in and listen to the Mona Vale Public School Choir sing some popular Christmas carols and share the festive spirit.

Mona Vale Library, Mona Vale
Seniors, Council Events, Christmas
Wed 6 Dec
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Life Drawing Studio: Mona Vale

Get creative at our fortnightly life drawing classes!  Hone your skills in these untutored, relaxed and friendly sessions.  The…

Mona Vale Creative Space - Gallery, Mona Vale
Art and Culture, Mona Vale Pop-up Gallery, Council Events, Life Drawing, MAG&M Talks and Events
Wed 6 Dec
2.00 PM - 4.00 PM
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Disability and Carers Information Session

Learn about carers and disability support options with Services Australia.

Mona Vale Library, Mona Vale
Disability, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Seniors, Council Events, Library Services Australia Series
Thu 7 Dec
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
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Solar and Energy Roadshow at Forestville

Drop in to the Library and learn how to reduce your energy bill with Council's sustainability team.

Forestville Library, Forestville
Solar Roadshow, Education and Learning, Environment and Sustainability, Council Events
Fri 8 Dec
Sun 28 Jul
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Surface Effect: Ceramics Collection Stories

Ceramics, painting and printmaking, while considered to be different art-making mediums, share the characteristics of being intrinsically linked to the artist’s hand.

Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 8 Dec
Sun 25 Feb
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Collection 100: Gifted

8 December 2023 – 25 February 2024. A special exhibition of recent acquisitions to celebrate 100 years of public collecting at MAG&M.

Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 8 Dec
Sun 25 Feb
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Lost in Palm Springs

8 Dec 2023 – 25 Feb 2024 - Lost in Palm Springs is an interdisciplinary exhibition bringing together 14 creative minds

Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Manly
Art and Culture, Exhibitions, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Wed 13 Dec
4.00 PM - 6.00 PM
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Drop in and Draw at Manly

Headspace Brookvale, KALOF & Manly Library are teaming up to hold an art session!

Manly Library, , Manly
Art and Culture, Education and Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Youth
Fri 5 Jan
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
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World Food Markets - Freshwater

Join us at the World Food Markets and taste your way around the globe, sampling dishes from a variety of cultures while enjoying live entertainment from local musicians.

Freshwater Beach Park, Freshwater
Markets, Music and Dance, Council Events, World Food Markets
Fri 5 Jan
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
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World Food Markets - Freshwater

Join us at the World Food Markets and taste your way around the globe, sampling dishes from a variety of cultures while enjoying live entertainment from local musicians.

Freshwater Beach Park, Freshwater
Markets, Music and Dance, Council Events, World Food Markets
Fri 9 Feb
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
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World Food Markets - Killarney Heights

Join us at the World Food Markets and taste your way around the globe, sampling dishes from a variety of cultures while enjoying live entertainment from local musicians.

Killarney Heights Oval, Killarney Heights
Markets, Music and Dance, Council Events, World Food Markets
Fri 9 Feb
5.00 PM - 9.00 PM
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World Food Markets - Killarney Heights

Join us at the World Food Markets and taste your way around the globe, sampling dishes from a variety of cultures while enjoying live entertainment from local musicians.

Killarney Heights Oval, Killarney Heights
Markets, Music and Dance, Council Events, World Food Markets
Fri 1 Mar
Sun 14 Apr
Photography of Express Yourself 2023

Out Front 2024: Thirty years of Express Yourself

1 Mar - 14 Apr 2024 - An annual exhibition of artworks by HSC Visual Arts students, selected from the 20 secondary schools across Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Manly
Art and Culture, Exhibitions, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 1 Mar
Sun 14 Apr
Photography of Express Yourself 2023

Out Front 2024: Thirty years of Express Yourself

1 Mar - 14 Apr 2024 - An annual exhibition of artworks by HSC Visual Arts students, selected from the 20 secondary schools across Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Manly
Art and Culture, Education and Learning, Exhibitions, Youth, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 19 Apr
Sun 9 Jun
A1459 Longhurst Kathrin Alpha 2021 oil on linen 91 x 91cm_

Collection 100: New

19 Apr - 9 Jun 2024. A special exhibition of recent acquisitions over the Summer to celebrate 100 years of public collecting at MAG&M.

Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, - MAG&M future exhibition
Fri 19 Apr
Sun 9 Jun
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TABLED

19 Apr - 9 Jun 2024. In collaboration with chefs, cooks and artisan food producers, TABLED presents tableware designed and made by thirteen potters in this partnership exhibition...

Manly Art Gallery & Museum West Esplanade Reserve Manly NSW, Manly
Art and Culture, Council Events, MAG&M Talks and Events, - MAG&M future exhibition

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