Sun Cable
Katherine briefing session
Do you want to find out more about what the Sun Cable project will mean for Katherine? The NT Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Sun Cable AAPowerLink Information Session this week. Come along and meet the project team, find out more about the draft Environmental Impact Statement and ask any questions you have. Refreshments will be provided. 5.30pm - 7.30pm, Wednesday June 8. Godinmayin Yijards Rivers Arts & Cultural Centre. Register your attendance of the Chamber of Commerce NT website.
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Wish Upon a Jellyfish
Workshop
Darwin artist Aly de Groot will be visiting Katherine for a special workshop which will form part of her upcoming installation for the Darwin Festival Wish Upon a Jellyfish. Participants will get to work with Aly to weave the bright and happy jellyfish which will take over Darwin's festival park in August. Participants will also get naming rights for the jellyfish they work on as well as a special goody bag. Saturday June 18, 1 - 4pm. Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre. Tickets available from https://events.humanitix.com/jellyfish
Home Game Festival
Nauiyu
Nauiyu, also known as Daly River, will welcome visitors from across the Territory as its local footy team the Daly River Buffaloes plays its first home game on the community oval against the Katherine Camels. Preparations are underway to get the Daly River clubhouse ready while Nauiyu's arts centre, Merrepen Arts, will be open with activities including towel printing and art sales. The festivities kick off from 10am. Nauiyu Community.
NT Writers Festival
Road trip
The 2022 NT Writers Festival returns to beautiful Larrakia land (Darwin) for four days of talks, readings and immersive events. Some of the events on offer include a talk by South Australian author Hannah Kent on her new novel Devotion and a panel event where journalists, historians and lawyers discuss the kind of stories that can only come out of the Territory. June 23 to 26, with most events taking place at the Museum and Art Gallery of the NT (MAGNT). Tickets available from https://www.ntwriters.com.au/festival/tickets/
Amy Hetherington
Stand-up comedy
Darwin comedian Amy Hetherington presents her latest show about being a new parent. Crying Over Spilt Milk is rich in stories about sleep deprivation, weird advice from strangers, sore nipples and tiny things that shriek in the night. Friday, June 10. Doors and bar open 6pm. 7pm show. Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre. Tickets from events.humanitix.com/hetherington.
Djarmalak Sunday Series
Djilpin Arts
Head out to Beswick/Wugular this dry season for three Sundays of Three Sunday's of dance, music, workshops, food, art, culture and conversations hosted by Katherine's own Constantina Bush. The series begins on June 26 with performances by Miiesha and J-MILLA as well as traditional welcome dance the for Morning Star festival opening ceremony. While you're there, why not take part in one of the workshops on offer like women's weaving or bush medicine. June 26, July 24, August 28. Djilpin Arts, Beswick. Tickets available from https://tickets.shakespeareaustralia.com.au/sales/performances/community-events/djarmalak---sunday-series-2022
Katherine Pride Festival
Celebrate
The Katherine Pride Festival - a weekend celebration of inclusivity and connection - will feature five events over three days including the Pride Picnic, Dine with Pride and the Opening Celebration in the Katherine Town Square. To be held June 17 to 19 across Katherine. Tickets are available for purchase here https://events.humanitix.com/katherine-pride-festival-2022/tickets
Kel Balnaves
Regional tour
South Australian stand-up comedian Kel Balnaves returns to Katherine this July. The award-winning comic is set to bring his side-splitting show, as well as a special guest to open the evening, to the stage at Katherine's Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre. July 8, 7.30pm. Tickets available from https://events.humanitix.com/kel/tickets