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.

Book Launch | Suzanne Leal

Book Launch | Suzanne Leal

Past Event: June 12, 2025 : 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

There are stories that entertain, and there are stories that matter. The Year We Escaped is both.

Set in the chaos of World War II, it follows four…

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Reel Life Matinee

Reel Life Matinee

Past Event: June 11, 2025 : 12:30 pm -

Reel Life Presents: A Story of Voice, Courage, and Unexpected Friendship

In a time of national crisis, a reluctant leader must confront his deepest insecurity with…

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Reel Life: Matinee

Reel Life: Matinee

Past Event: June 11, 2025 : 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Reel Life Presents: The King’s Speech (2010) – 1hr 58mins
After the death of his father King George V and the scandalous abdication of King Edward…

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Mechanics’ Cinema: Statues

Mechanics’ Cinema: Statues

Past Event: June 6, 2025 : 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Mechanics’ Cinema presents: Screenings exploring the enduring power of the essay film as a site of resistance.

Connected through their examination of looted African artifacts…

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Schools of Arts Tour

Schools of Arts Tour

Past Event: May 30, 2025 : 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

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,…

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Author Talk: Shankari Chandran

Author Talk: Shankari Chandran

Past Event: May 29, 2025 : 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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,…

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