Autumn Harmony 2025 Program

Autumn Harmony March 2025

Celebrate diversity and inclusion in Lane Cove and beyond

lanecove.nsw.gov.au/festivals

Celebrate International Women’s Day Resilience and Radiance Lane Cove Council, in partnership with Gallery Lane Cove and Women NSW, presents Resilience and Radiance an art exhibition curated by Sarah Rose, celebrating women artists who identify as LGBTQIA+. As part of NSW Women’s Week, this week-long event honours women, and their contribution to the community through art and conversation.

Highlights include: • Wednesday 5 March: For local business, an inspiring keynote from Liana Rossi, award winning creative and ex-MONA social media manager.

• Friday 7 March: Seniors Festival exhibition tour.

• Saturday 8 March: International Women’s Day Shared Table and Finissage – join artists as they cook a special dish and share insights into their work and the creative process.

Tuesday 4 March to Saturday 8 March Gallery Lane Cove Bookings essential: lanecove.nsw.gov.au/iwd This event is proudly funded by Women NSW as part of NSW Government

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Lane Cove and Sydney Mardi Gras

FREE EVENT

Join in the fun for Sydney Mardi Gras and come along to celebrate the theme of “Free to be” with VJTEK DJ playing all the hits.

Saturday 1 March, 6:00pm – 8:00pm The Canopy Lane Cove Bushcare presents

Dyinalyung yana muru: Women’s walk Join Karen Smith from the Aboriginal Heritage Office as she shares her knowledge on this special bushwalk along the Lane Cove River looking at Aboriginal Women’s connection and work for Country, kinship and family.

Saturday 8 March 10:00am – 11:30am Tambourine Bay Reserve, Riverview Bookings essential: lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushcareevents

FREE EVENT

Lane Cove Library presents

1955 Classic Film Retrospective – The Ladykillers (PG)

FREE EVENT

Saturday Sounds – Katcha Duo

Makers Markets

FREE EVENT

Meet the makers and explore a diverse range of handmade treasures.

Sunday 16 March thecanopylanecove.com.au

Celebrate Lane Cove Library’s 70-year anniversary by enjoying The Ladykillers, is a classic black comedy featuring five oddball criminals planning a bank robbery who rent rooms from an octogenarian widow Thursday 6 March, 2.30pm – 4.00pm Lane Cove Library Bookings essential: lanecove.nsw.gov.au/library Lane Cove Council presents

Lane Cove Council presents

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Shakesperience – Romeo & Juliet FREE EVENT

Grab a coffee and head to the Plaza to enjoy the diverse sounds of talented musicians Katcha Duo. Saturday 8 March, 10:00am – 12:00pm Lane Cove Plaza presents

Ladies of the 80s Ladies of the 80’s is a high energy, fun packed 2 hour live show. Reminisce about the days of big hair, aqua net hairspray and leg warmers! Featuring powerful vocalists supported by an amazing band that plays all the songs you know and love.

Saturday 8 March, 6.00pm – 9.00pm The Canopy Tickets $10 + Booking Fee Bookings essential: lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events

Shakesperience is bringing enjoyable, exciting, and immersive versions of the Bard’s work to be experienced in new settings.

Saturday 29 March, 6.00pm – 8.00pm The Canopy presents

Sunday Sounds – Blue Mallee Celebrate live music with this signature music performance.

Sunday 30 March, 3.00pm – 5.00pm The Canopy Tickets $10 + Booking Fee Bookings essential: lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events

FREE EVENT

Community in Harmony Lane Cove Library presents

In conversation with Minney Richani – Amongst the grapevines

Lane Cove Library presents

You’re Tote(ally) Welcome!

FREE EVENT

Join Minney Richani sharing Amongst the Grapevines, a mix of memoir, poetry, prose and digital illustrations.

This multifaceted collection explores a deep personal connection to the Syrian conflict, those afflicted by it and the sense of misplaced identity it has caused. Books will be available for purchase on the night.

Monday 10 March, 6:15pm – 7:30pm Lane Cove Library Bookings essential: lanecove.nsw.gov.au/library Lane Cove Library presents

Crafters Corner @ Greenwich

FREE EVENT

Enjoy afternoon tea while working on your latest craft project or knitting squares for Wrap with Love. To celebrate Autumn Harmony, create a special Peace Lily craft to take home. Held the second Tuesday of each month. Ages 16+.

Tuesday 11 March, 2.30pm – 3.30pm Greenwich Library No bookings required

FREE EVENT

Celebrate Harmony Week in 2025 by using the Cricut to create a welcoming accessory! Use our digital design space to write ‘welcome’ or ‘hello’ onto a tote bag in your favourite language.

Thursday 20 March, 2:00pm – 4:00pm Lane Cove Library Friday 21 March, 2:00pm – 4:00pm St Leonards Library Bookings essential: lanecove.nsw.gov.au/library Lane Cove Council presents

The Weaving Climate Stories Film Festival

FREE EVENT

Features a number of short films created by local community members to share their stories, experiences, and hopes for a sustainable future. Grab your picnic rug and bring your family and friends for a night of inspiration.

Saturday 22 March, 6.00pm – 8.00pm More information: lanecove.nsw.gov.au/weavingstories

This project is proudly funded by the NSW Government through the NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government.

Lane Cove Library presents

Crafters Corner

FREE EVENT

Come along and work on your latest craft project or knit squares for Wrap with Love. To celebrate Autumn Harmony create a special Peace Lily craft to take home. Held the last Wednesday of each month. Ages 16+.

Wednesday 26 March, 2.30pm – 3.30pm The Yarn, Hunters Hill No bookings required Lane Cove Library presents

Tech Topics: Types of Artificial Intelligence

FREE EVENT

Join Murali Dharan in this session and learn about the different types of AI, including machine learning and deep learning models. The session will include opportunities for discussion and hands-on investigation. No prior knowledge is needed.

Thursday 27 March, 11:00am – 12:00pm Lane Cove Library Bookings essential: lanecove.nsw.gov.au/library Lane Cove Bushcare presents

Introduction to Bushcare workshop

FREE EVENT

Gain a better understanding of the guiding principles in bush regeneration – how to best manage bushland, weed threats and more! Perfect for new Bushcare volunteers or those wanting to know more about the Bushcare program.

Saturday 29 March, 9:00am – 12:00pm Training Room, Council Works Depot, Lloyd Rees Drive Bookings essential: lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushcareevents

Harmony with Nature presents

Petting Zoo

FREE EVENT

Get up close and personal with the cutest farm animals. You never know – you might get to feed, pat and even hold a little animal.

Saturday 1 March, 9.30am – 11.30am The Canopy Lane Cove Bushcare presents

Let’s Go Bug Hunting

FREE EVENT

Time to check out the creatures that live in your neighbourhood! Dip net for aquatic creatures living in our creeks and sift through leaf litter to uncover a whole world of bugs which lie beneath. Join in the fun on this bug hunt.

Saturday 1 March, 9:00am – 11:00am Stringybark Creek Bookings essential: lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushcareevents

Lane Cove Bushcare presents

Native Plants and their Uses

FREE EVENT

Join bush tucker guru and survival expert Jake Cassar for a closer look at the native plants of our area and their multitude of uses. From edibles to medicines, this is a fascinating exploration into the natural world around us.

Saturday 1 March, 10:00am – 12:00pm Lane Cove Community Nursery, end of Banksia Close, Lane Cove West Bookings essential: lanecove.nsw.gov.au/bushcareevents

Lane Cove Bush Kids presents

Shapes and Colours

What are some of the shapes and colours of the Australian bush? Come along on a bushwalk to see what can find, have a bush explore and do some nature craft.

Friday 14 and Wednesday 19 March, 9:45am – 11.15am Tambourine Park, Tambourine Bay Rd, Rivervierw Cost: $10.85 per child. For ages 2 to 5 years.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bookings essential: lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events Lane Cove Bush Kids presents

Caterpillar Critters

Lane Cove Council presents

First Fridays: Messy Makers-Flower Windmills Bring the kids down to Lane Cove Plaza to learn to make flower windmills.

Friday 7 March, 3:30pm – 5:00pm Lane Cove Plaza

Furry, smooth, stinky, and colourful, caterpillars are a curious critter. We’ll learn about different species, how they protect themselves, what they eat and what they become.

We’ll even make a caterpillar of our own to take home!

Friday 21 and Thursday 27 March, 9:45am – 11:15am Stringyback Reserve, Murray St, Lane Cove Cost: $10.85 per child. For ages 2 to 5 years.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bookings essential: lanecove.nsw.gov.au/events

Lane Cove Council presents

Kaleidoscope of Lane Cove

FREE EVENT

Lane Cove is unique, culturally diverse and constantly evolving. Drop by and celebrate our vibrant community in the lead up to Harmony Day at our 2025 Kaleidoscope of Lane Cove event featuring live music, workshops and interactive stalls.

Friday 14 March, 3:30pm – 6:00pm Lane Cove Plaza