When   Thursday,
15 May - 2 pm – 3 pm
Where   Salisbury Community Hub, 34 Church Street, Salisbury

Join Peter Goers as he interviews former local Salisbury resident and media personality Paula Nagel, who will share stories of growing up on John Street. Two local residents will also talk about their experiences of growing up in the 1950s–1970s.

Register to attend this free event here.

When   Thursday,
15 May - 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Where   Ayers House, 288 North Terrace, Adelaide

Charles Hill’s celebrated large historical painting, The Proclamation of South Australia 1836, c. 1857–1876, depicts the people present at the proclamation ceremony. Join Susan Marsden as she discusses her forthcoming book, Mr Hill's History Painting, and what the painting tell us about becoming South Australian.

Register to attend this free event here.

When   Friday,
16 May - 2 pm – 3 pm
Where   Ngutungka West Lakes, 9 Charles Street, West Lakes

Join Karen Joyce and Colin Ball, co-editors of The Recollections Collection, as they share the rich history of Hindmarsh through compelling stories and historical photos. Explore the lives of locals in Bowden, Brompton, and Hindmarsh from the 1890s to the 1980s, featuring interviews, personal memories, and reflections on community struggles and triumphs.

Register to attend this free event here.

When   Monday,
19 May - 7.30 pm – 9 pm
Where   Burnside Community Centre Hall, 401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore

Join Patricia Booth and Helen Hennessy, authors of The Defiant Anti-conscriptionist, as they examine the life of E.H. Coombe (1858–1917), journalist, newspaper editor, and member of parliament for the Barossa District who is best known for his staunch anti-conscription stance.

More information here.

When   Tuesday,
20 May - 11 am – 12 pm
Where   Ngutungka West Lakes, 9 Charles Street, West Lakes

Join Don Loffler as he explores a collection of strange and unique cars from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. This exhibition features one-off creations, quirky production cars that flopped in Australia, ugly-yet-famous vehicles, futuristic designs, and expensive models. Also showcased is an extravagant car that contributed to its company’s downfall.

More information here.

When   Tuesday,
20 May - 11 am – 12 pm
Where   Hetzel Lecture Theatre, Institute Building, Corner North Terrace and Kintore Avenue, Adelaide

Join Don Loffler, Holden enthusiast and historian, as he reveals the surprising German background to the design of the first Holden utilities, including insight into the one and only prototype, the lucky farmer who got a sneak peek at the prototype, and who took delivery of the first Holden utility.

Register to attend here. This talk is running in conjunction with the state Library's Rear Vision exhibition.

When   Thursday,
22 May - 9.15 am – 2 pm
Where   State Library of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide

This one-day event invites aspiring writers to discover different pathways to becoming professional writers. Participants will enjoy a day of panel talks and workshops, including a crime writing course from Troy Hunter, an editing workshop by Maddy Sexton, and a publishing panel discussion featuring Michael Bollen and Troy Hunter.

More information here.

When   Sunday,
25 May - 9 am – 3 pm
Where   Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie, 14 First Street, Booragul, NSW

New Exuberance: Contemporary Australian textile design is a major touring exhibition project reflecting on current directions in textile practice through art, design and fashion. Curated by Meryl Ryan in consultation with the JamFactory team, the exhibition presents the work of more than thirty diverse multidisciplinary creatives and includes ten commissioned furniture pieces produced by designers associated with JamFactory.

More information here. This exhibition will run until Sunday 25 May.

When   Sunday,
25 May - 2 pm – 3.30 pm
Where   Cyprus Community of South Australia, 6–8 Barrpowell Street, Welland

In this illustrated talk, Dr Noris Ioannou takes us on a journey exploring the astonishing ethnobotanical and culinary history of Colocasi (taro) in Cypriot cuisine. Blending scholarly research and his personal recollections as a Greek-Cypriot migrant, and describing its ongoing cherished preparation as a culinary staple of Greek Cypriot families, Dr Ioannou will highlight Colocasi’s symbolic significance as a distinctive feature of Cypriot cuisine. Afterwards, traditional Colocasi dishes will be available for tasting by audience members.

More information here.

When   Tuesday,
27 May - 7 pm – 8.30 pm
Where   Bethany Centre, St Joseph's Precinct, 4 High Street, Kensington

Join the Sisters of Saint Joseph and the Rotary Club of Adelaide for a special Reconciliation Week event featuring author Natalie Harkin. Natalie will discuss her poetical-archival book Apron-Sorrow / Sovereign-Tea, which investigates the lives and stories of Indigenous women in servitude, while Reconciliation Circle member Bee Flynn will speak for her grandmother, whose story is featured in the book.

RSVP by Tuesday 20 May by email to Rebecca Reiner.

When   Thursday,
08 May - 2 pm – 3 pm
Where   Salisbury Community Hub, 34 Church Street, Salisbury

In Cars We Used to Drive, Don Loffler, well-known Holden author, reveals his lifelong interest in all makes of cars on Australian roads from the years 1946 to 1966. Don has assembled a remarkable collection of 280 colour slides, and black and white photographs, of owners and their cars, featuring many makes which have long since disappeared from the new car scene.

Register to attend this free event here.

When   Sunday,
01 June - 9 am – 5 pm AEST
Where   Millicent Gallery, Ridge Terrace, Millicent

The JamFactory ICON series celebrates the achievements of South Australia’s leading visuals artists working in craft-based media. Studio glass artist Jessica Loughlin creates ethereal kiln formed glass works that explore her extensive research into light and space.

This exhibition will run until Sunday 1 June. More information here. Jessica Loughlin: of light is a travelling exhibition curated by JamFactory. Find future exhibition dates here.

When   Sunday,
22 June - 9 am – 5 pm
Where   State Library of South Australia Gallery, Spence Wing, State Library of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide

Step into the rich social history of General Motors Holden, a cornerstone of Australia's industrial identity. Through the extensive archive of the State Library of South Australia, this exhibition explores the iconic car maker’s operations, workforce dynamics, technological innovations, and its profound impact on the national psyche. Rear Vision is a must-see exhibition for car and history enthusiasts alike.

A range of talks, tours, events and family activities will be held during the exhibition. Keep an eye on the SLSA's event page for details.

This exhibition will run until Sunday 22 June. More information here.

When   Saturday,
09 August - 9 am – 5 pm
Where   Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre, 1 Bay Road, Mt Gambier

JamFactory’s ICON series celebrates the achievements of South Australia’s most influential visual artists working in craft-based media. Julie Blyfield is a jeweller and metalsmith whose ever-evolving practice is inspired by her research into botanical specimens, historical silver collections and the rich diversity of the Australian landscape.

JamFactory ICON Julie Blyfield: Chasing a Passion is inspired by Blyfield’s experiences of the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest in far-north Queensland. In developing work for this exhibition, Blyfield has drawn on the marine collections of the South Australian Museum as well as resources she collected during her visit.

This exhibition will run from Saturday 9 August to Sunday 26 October. More information here. Julie Blyfield: Chasing a Passion is on tour with JamFactory until 2027. Find upcoming exhibition dates here.