Classic Film Evening: Wings of Desire (1987)
Join us to watch this film classic with an introduction by SMSA member, Peter Rainey.
Public Events
SMSA run a wide variety of public events which are open to everyone. You do not need to be a member to attend one of our free or paid public events.
Symbols of Australia: Richard White
Historian Richard White joins us to talk about the new edition of Symbols of Australia: Imagining a Nation (2021).
Classic Film Matinee: Sunset Boulevard (1950)
Sunset Boulevard is a film noir drama which tells the story of Norma Desmond, an ageing silent-film star who dreams of making a return to…
A Christmas Carol: Public Reading with Geoffrey Usher
Join us for a public reading of Charles Dickens holiday classic A Christmas Carol with Geoffrey Usher. Charles Dickens famous festive tale A Christmas Carol…
Schindler’s Ark: 40 Years – Exhibition
This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the publication of Tom Keneally’s Booker Prize winning historical fiction Schindler’s Ark published by Hodder & Stoughton, later…
Classic Film Night: The Pirates of Penzance (1983)
Join us to watch this film classic with an introduction by SMSA member, Peter Rainey.
The Tilt with Chris Hammer
The Tilt with Chris Hammer In conversation with Catherine du Peloux Menagé from BAD Sydney Bestselling author of Scrublands and Treasure & Dirt, Chris Hammer,…
Film Matinee: Taxi Driver (1976)
Join us at our 100th Classic Film Screening to watch Taxi Driver (1976) with an introduction by SMSA member, Peter Rainey.
Virtual Event: The History of Fairy Tales in Australia with Jo Henwood
Jo Henwood joins us to explore how fairy tales travelled from Europe to Australia.
The Psychology of Crime Investigations
Dr Celine van Golde joins us to explore how psychology can assist in criminal investigations.
Classic Film Night: To Be or Not to Be (1942)
Join us to watch film classic, To Be or Not to Be (1942), with an introduction by Peter Rainey.
Dead & Buried: A Curious History of Sydney’s Burial Grounds with Warren Fahey
Warren Fahey joins us for History Week 2022 to explore the history of Sydney’s burial grounds and the research behind his latest book.