What's on around Lismore

The Channon Tavern - Sunday, May 5, Standard Deviation Quartet from 2pm to 5pm. Friday March 10, Two Tears in a Bucket 7pm.

Dunoon Sports Club - Saturday, May 4 is Saturday is Northern Sounds Karaoke-by Mary-Ann De Hoon- hosted by Dunoon Sports Club 6pm start.

The Levee Lounge and Bar- Sunday, May 5, Luke Yeaman, 4pm. Thursday, May 9, Rod Murray, 5pm. Friday May 10, DJ Nat White, 7.30pm.

Shaws Bay Hotel, Ballina - Sunday, May 5, Luke Hayward Band is returning to the Sunday Sessions. Live from 3pm, free entry.

Beach Hotel, Byron Bay - Saturday, May 11, internationally acclaimed Wolfmother are playing. Tickets on the door with money going towards the surf club. Supporting acts start at 8pm.

Hotel Brunswick - Saturday, May 4, Wear the Fox Hat. Free entry, starts 4.30pm. Sunday, May 5, Bobby Alu. Free entry, starts 4pm.

Planet Music Live Music - Thursdays, fortnightly until June 20.

Our Kids is hosting the Clarence Property Our Kids Day Out on Sunday, May 5 at Missingham Bridge Amphitheatre in Ballina.

Threre will be a range of live entertainment, including Newcastle Permanent presenting the main show 'Elmo and Cookie Monster' at 10am and 12pm.

Clarence Property is presenting Awesome Adam and Rompin' Stompin', with Cherry Street Sports presenting the Miss Beka and Little Cherry, DJ Chad and the Wildlife Twins.

The day runs from 9am to 2pm.

Nimbin's annual Cannabis Law Reform Rally & Parade will be on again this year from May 3-5.

Nimbin's annual MardiGrass rally kicks off on Friday, May 3, calling for an end to cannabis prohibition.

Highlights of the first day are the opening ceremony, a fashion parade, Suppositorium, comedy, and cabaret.

The Great Green Cabaret featured the Trombone Kellie Gang and Zanna Black trio from Brisbane, singers Kaj Totoro and Nimbin's own Brommers, dance ensemble the Shiva Shimmer Squad, Nimbin Ganja Faeries, plus fantastic pole dancer Raha Star, stand up comedian Greg Sullivan and Jaardu the Magic of India, poet Peter Lino. aerialist Hartje and poet/host David Hallett.

On Saturday, highlights include the Hemp Olympix, Kombi Konvoy, and various information sessions.

Sunday will see a continuation of events, and features the signature MardiGrass Parade.

For more information, go to www.nimbinmardigrass.com.

May 30, from 8pm, Troy Cassar-Daley. Tickets on sale at www.stickytickets.com.au.

Ghosting the Party runs May 2 -19, Thu-Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 5pm. For bookings go to drillhalltheatre.org.au.

"No-one ever came back but all reports indicate it's lovely," and so begins this wickedly funny play about death and motherhood.

Directed by the Drill's accomplished artistic director, Liz Chance, Ghosting the Party tells the story of three generations of women who face questions of mortality and life with rigour, honesty and humour.

Lismore Gemfest is on May 18-19 at the Lismore Showground.

Melbourne International Comedy Roadshow is coming to Ballina RSL on May 11. Show starts 8pm.

Tickets are Adults $55, RSL member $50, Group of 8 + $46pp.

Comedian Anh Do is coming to the region in May.

The "happiest refugee" will perform at Lismore's Star Court Theatre on 06th May 6 at 7.30pm.

If you can't wait until May to see him, catch his show at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre on Tuesday, February 27, 7.30 - 9 pm.

For tickets, go to alist.com.au/show.

Norco Primex will be back at Casino from May 16-18.

Make your way to the Beef Capital of Australia for the Casino Food Co-Op Beef Week Festival on May 18th-26 for the annual celebration of this iconic Australian industry and the rural way of life.

Taking place over 9 days, the festival provides entertainment, education and an authentic country experience for the whole family. With more than 100 vibrant events to enjoy, there is no shortage of fun things to see and do.

This year, there will be a mix of ticketed and free events to ensure everyone can enjoy the celebration. Secure your tickets and register for free events now to make the most of every moment!

The events include a ball, high tea, fashion parade, rodeo, golf day, dinner and luncheon, a golf day, horse and greyhound races, and farm tours.

Not to forget, the Breakfast with the Butchers, cow pat lotto, and street parade.

Get tickets at casinobeefweek.com.au/event_type/tickets.

Byron Bay's Biggest Second Hand Fashion Market is on May 5 from 8am at the Cavanbah Centre Byron Bay.

The Mullum2Bruns Paddle is an annual event held on the Brunswick River, starting at Heritage Park, Mullumbimby and ending at the Terrace Park in Brunswick Heads.

This year's event is pencilled in for Sunday, May 26, 7am - 1pm.

This year, the annual Byron Bay Triathlon Multisport weekend is on May 11.

This event is one of the most popular triathlons in Australia. 2024 triathlon distances include; Olympic, Sprint which can be run solo, as part of a relay team, or as an all in team where the team time is from the last team member who crosses the line. There is also a Tempta distance, Kids Triathlon, Aquathon and Aquabike events.

The Byron Bay Triathlon is run as a not-for-profit event, hosted by the Byron Tri Club and Byron Bay Cycle Club alongside NXsports.

Sunday events include the Byron Bay Lighthouse Run and a 1K ocean swim.

Djangbung gardens 30th anniversary celebration

May 25-26, 10am-6pm, Djangbung Gardens, 74 Cecil Street, Nimbin.

Costa is coming back to Djangbung Gardens for the 30th Anniversary Celebration! Celebrating three decades of permaculture education and all the remarkable people who have participated, contributed and had a connection with Djangbung over the years.

Saturday May 25: Back to Djanbung Fair and Reunion. 10am-3pm: Workshops, talks, stalls, displays , cafe open 3pm-5pm: Open Mike MC'd by Costa sharing short stories and reflections on your Djanbung connection and what you're doing. 5pm: Campfire, food, music and good company into the evening.

Sunday May 25: Family Fun Day with Costa the Gnome 10am-3pm: Lots of fun and creative activities for kids and adults. Fancy dress encouraged - come as your favourite part or magical being OR make your own mask, fairy wings or wand when you get there.

Try your skills in the Permalympics competitions (gumboot throwing, no-dig Garden relay etc), scare crow building, music, cafe etc.

DJs from 3pm-6pm to dance on the meadow.

Lismore will host two national charter events in one great week of baseball from May, 27-31.

Both the Junior League (U15) and Intermediate League (U14) titles will be contested with trips to the World Series in the USA on the line. 17 teams from across Australia will compete.

Winners of the 2024 Australian Junior League Championship will advance to the World Series in Taylor, Michigan from August 11-18. The winner of Intermediate League will head to Livermore, California from July 28 - August 4.

This is the first time Lismore has hosted a major event from two different age brackets at the same time.

For this event, there will be 17 total teams going to Lismore - nine junior league squads, and eight intermediate league.

All games will take place at the newly upgraded Albert Park Baseball Facility.

May 23 to June 2.

Weber Bros Entertainment, renowned for delivering world-class entertainment, is coming to the Lismore Showgrounds.

Led by Harry and Marie Weber and their eight children, the circus promises to captivate audiences with an awe-inspiring, animal free performances featuring some of the best circus performers from around the globe.

You can look forward to heart-stopping acts such as the Human Cannon, BMX Mega Ramp, FMX, Sky Bike and the only splitting Globe of Death in Australia. The show also features a comedian who will keep audiences entertained for hours.

For tickets and further information visit www.thecircus.com.au

2023 sees the Lismore Lantern Parade celebrate 29 years of 'bringing light to the heart of the city". We are still finding our way after the Great Floods of 2022 as are so many in our Northern Rivers community, but we feel the Lantern Parade brings so much joy and positivity to our community - THE SHOW MUST GO ON!!

The theme this year is "Gates of Renewal" which reflects the history of the lantern parade which celebrates Winter Solstice, the change from the longest nights to the return of the sun - known as liminal space, where optimism and magic happen. We hope this will bring positivity and happiness to our community - moving forward with renewed hope and energy.

The day will commence at 12noon in the HEART of the CBD for the Market deLight.The Northern Rivers Conservatorium and Southern Cross University will once again present a fabulous musical program on the Heartbeats Festival Stage in Carrington Street.

The parade is on June 22.

Celebrating our region's historical connection to northern Italy whilst strengthening our Sister City ties with Conegliano and Vittoria Veneto, LisAmore! is a wonderful excuse to gather friends and family together.

LisAmore!'s main event will be held at the Lismore Turf Club on Sunday, June 16.

Enjoy Italian entertainment, Italian food and wine, activities for all ages, and diverse displays in a relaxed atmosphere with a hint of Italy.

2024 Lisamore! is on June 15-16 from 10am - 3pm.

Free entry at the Lismore Turf Club.

Women's Hockey Masters State Championship at Goonellabah and Ballina Hockey Complex.

2024 Hockey NSW Womens Masters Field State Championships - NORTH are coming to the Goonellabah Hockey Centre and Ballina Hockey Centre.

Registrations are now open for the event closing on Friday, June 28.

Register Here for the upcoming championships.

The annual Evans Head Fishing Classic is held each year during the winter school holidays.

Each year hundreds of people, ranging from children to the experienced fisherman, travel to Evans Head to participate in the Evans Head Fishing Classic, where they get to experience all that the North Coast of NSW has to offer.

With draws every night, daily winners and amazing prizes - there is much to keep you entertained for the seven days.

Friday July 5 to Friday July 12.

The Byron Writers Festival is coming to the Bangalow Showground from Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 11. For more, go to byronwritersfestival.com.

Every Tuesday: Lismore Organic Market, Lismore Showground

Every Wednesday: Nimbin Farmers Market, Cullen Street

Every Thursday: Lismore Produce Market, The Quad

Every Saturday: Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showground

1st Sunday: Byron Bay Market

2nd Sunday: The Channon Craft Market

4th Sunday: Bangalow Village Market, Bangalow Showground; Nimbin Market, Nimbin Community Centre.

Norpa is taking audiences on an adventure outside the theatre once again, staging its original work Wildskin in a warehouse space at the Lismore Showgrounds.

A sensory, destination-theatre experience, Wildskin inhabits an outrageous and unpredictable world that's part bush-thriller, part road-trip and a whole lot of Norpa's signature theatrical style.

From the company that brought you Love for One Night at the Eltham Hotel, Wildskin will transform the space at the Lismore Showgrounds to immerse you in the story from the moment you arrive.

Be taken on a wild ride with Eva, who believes the only way to mend her broken life is to go on the road, solo. Lost, alone and under-prepared, she is soon breaking rules, and embracing danger.

Wildskin is at Lismore Showgrounds from September 12 for a limited season. Tickets on sale now through norpa.org.au.