What's On

Head to Tradies Helensburgh at 30 Boomerang Street for live music by Sarah Parkin, from 8-11pm.

Articles Fine Art Gallery in Stanwell Park will celebrate the opening of its new 22 Days to Christmas Show from noon, with champagne and savouries, and a pop-up jewellery stall by Precious Fusion. Featured artists include painter Ramon Ward-Thompson, Southern Highlands potter Neil Broughton and cartoonist Paul Dorin. A painting by gallery owner John Vander will be drawn at the end of the day. The exhibition will be open Fridays-Sundays, and public holidays, 10am-5pm.

This year's Stanwell Park Arts Theatre (SPAT) Christmas pantomime is Wish for a Wife, written and directed by local resident Bernadette Le Mesurier. Read 2508's interview with Bernadette on page 16 of the December mag. The panto will be performed at Stanwell Park's CWA Hall this Sat (7.30pm) and Sun (3pm), PLUS Sat Dec 10th (2pm & 7.30pm) and Sun 11th (3pm). Tickets $15 per adult, $10 per child or $45 per family. To book, call 02 4294 4060.

Council's second free Moonlight Movie will be at Berkeley Sports Club. The flick is a sing-a-long favourite Zootopia, an animated buddy cop comedy-adventure. Berkeley Sports Club will organise a sausage sizzle. Gates open at 6pm; movie starts on dark at about 8pm. Bring a picnic, plus a blanket, beanbag or low-rise chairs only. The event is alcohol and glass free, and security guards will be onsite. Visit Council’s website for more.

Celebrate summer at a great, family-friendly event and support the Helensburgh Tigers rugby league club. Christmas drinks and live music from Pete Jordan on the balcony of the club, this Sunday from 1.30pm to 6.30pm. Bar facilities (BYO alcohol not allowed), BYO nibbles. Entry is free.

Look out for everything from ladies fashion to Rudoph the red-nosed reindeer at the Lions Club's annual Christmas Twilight Market. It's at Helensburgh's Sunrise Nursery on Thursday, December 8, from 4.30-8.30pm. This is always a festive affair, get there early to get a park!

Head to the Bombie at Coalcliff Surf Club for live music on the deck from 2-5pm, tickets $15-$20, under-16s free. See Benji and the Saltwater Sound System supported by Red Whyte. More details here.

Tis the season to be singing ... head to Thirroul Beach Reserve  for Carols by the Beach, from 4pm to 8.45pm. This is a family-friendly event with markets, food stalls, kids' activities and plenty of space for a picnic. Kids carols are from 6.30pm (with a special visit by Santa), Carols by Candlelight from 7.30pm, and a fireworks display is scheduled for 8.45pm. Entry is free.

Helensburgh Playgroup has only a few sessions left until the school holiday break. It's on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am-noon. Last session will be on Thursday, December 15. Playgroup returns on Tuesday, January 31, however, stay tuned for a few special sessions that organisers will be running during school holidays to keep the kiddies busy.