Author talk: Dr. Greg de Moore
💥Tom Wills: Sport, Society and a Very Australian Tragedy💥 Tom Wills was a man of astonishing talent and impossible contradictions; a sporting hero whose life…
Events
SMSA runs a wide variety of events for curious minds, literature lovers, and lifelong learners. Explore our full program of events which are open to everyone.
Live Music! Two Shows!
Forget dry history – Warren Fahey is here to shake it up with songs, stories, and sharp wit! For six decades, he’s been digging up Australia’s wild and…
Schools of Arts Tour
A full-day cultural adventure through the Illawarra and South Coast, exploring some of the region’s most historic and beloved Schools of Arts, celebrating community, creativity,…
Author Talk: Shankari Chandran
Join Miles Franklin Award-winner Shankari Chandran in conversation with fellow crime writer Dinuka McKenzie as they dive into Unfinished Business—a gripping thriller packed with espionage,…
Reel Life: Matinee
Join us for an afternoon of intrigue, charm and cinematic magic with a genre-defying delight; equal parts romantic comedy, murder mystery and espionage thriller, all…
Book Launch: Michelle Prak
Brace yourself for the launch of Barren Cape, a gripping thriller from Michelle Prak. Join us at the SMSA on 30 April for a night…
April CBD Write In
Claim your time. Claim your space. Write. Life is busy – work, family, deadlines and Netflix luring you into another binge. A million little distractions…
Guided Tour of War Memorial, Morning Tea and Film
Step into history with SMSA’s exclusive ANZAC Day War Memorial Guided Tour on 24 April 2025. Explore Hyde Park’s iconic memorial, enjoy morning tea, and…
History Talk
In 1966 a helicopter crash in downtown Sydney stunned the world—its final moments captured on film. Historian Dr Peter Hobbins unpacks this chilling disaster, its…
March CBD Write In
Hey Writer, It’s Time to Get Those Words Down Life is busy – work, family, deadlines and Netflix luring you into another binge. A million…
Reel Life: Documentaries
Double documentary screening of two brilliant Australian short films, with special guest Director Harriet McKern
Book Launch: The Oasis by Anne Buist & Graeme Simsion
Get ready, book lovers! 🎉 We’re thrilled to invite YOU to the launch of The Oasis, the second gem in the groundbreaking Menzies Mental Health series!…