Bettongs & Buddies
2024-03-02 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-03-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-09 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-03-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-11 14:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Adelaide) | The Garden of Unearthly Delights, Rundle Park - East Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
Join Rufous the Bettong, a wannabe violinist, on his hilarious journey through the bush where he encounters other native animals who teach him, and the audience, what it means to be a critical member of his ecosystem. Each new animal buddy Rufous meets on his adventure gives him a gift which, when put together at the end of the show, forms one very special surprise that will strike a chord!
Combining live music with story and song, ‘Bettongs & Buddies’ will leave you laughing, cheering, and inspired to protect our Indigenous wildlife. Stick around after the show for a pat, a photo, and even a hold of live native animals and find out more about these pawsome creatures.
“State’s Best Live Kids Show.” SA and NT What’s on 4 Kids 2023 Award.
★★★★★ ‘Better than the Movies’
★★★★★ ‘For the whole FAMILY! Great Humour!’
★★★★★ ‘Fascinating, Fun, Brilliant’
When:
Saturdays, 2pm & 5pm
17th Feb, 24th Feb, 2nd Mar, 9th Mar
Sundays, 2pm
18th Feb, 25th Feb, 3rd Mar, 10th Mar
Monday, 2pm
11th Mar
Fridays (Schools Program), 12pm
23rd Feb, 1st Mar, 8th Mar
Where:
Le Cascadeur – The Garden of Unearthly Delights
Rundle Park – East Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Tickets on sale NOW!!!!!
https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fri…/bettongs-buddies-af2024

STEAM Mates
2024-03-07 15:45 - 16:45, 2024-03-14 15:45 - 16:45, 2024-03-21 15:45 - 16:45, 2024-03-28 15:45 - 16:45, 2024-04-04 15:45 - 16:45, 2024-04-11 15:45 - 16:45 | Brighton Library, 20 Jetty Road, BRIGHTON, SA, 5048, Australia
Explore, create, and have fun with STEAM at the library!
STEAM Mates is a weekly interactive activity focusing on one of the following areas: science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics.
On at Brighton Library every Thursday, 3:45-4:35pm, during school term.
Aimed at ages 5–8. FREE. Bookings essential.

Drawing For Laser Cutting
2024-03-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Makerspace Adelaide, 223 Angas St, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
Learn the basics of 2D vector drawing in Lightburn for Laser Cutting in a friendly group environment. This beginners workshop will show you the powerful Lightburn laser cutting software, and a variety of activities and design techniques. All materials are included, and you’ll be getting hands on with both Lightburn, and our new Thunder Laser Nova35 or Trotec Q500.
Some techniques and activities include:

2D vector drawing
Image optimisation for engraving
Colour coding with material parameters
Creating name tags
Box generators
Boolean operations
Tracing function
Custom design elements

Key Information:

Age group: 14+
Good computer skills are necessary
We recommend completing a Laser Cutting induction before this workshop commences
BYO laptop device is preferred (laptops are available on site if required)
All consumable materials are provided for this workshop
You will need to download and install Lightburn if you are using your own device

A Sound Healing Journey
2024-03-23 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-04-20 16:30 - 17:30, 2024-05-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Adelaide Planetarium
Will you venture in the depths of your unconscious mind, as Joshika Akhil introduces the science behind the positive effects of meditation and sound therapy?
At this very unique event, in the star filled dome of the Adelaide Planetarium, you will be guided into a deep meditative state before we release your conscious self and help you explore your deep unconscious, through the power of sound, as healing frequencies fill the room, sending you on a journey beyond the stars.
In this unique session we will guide you through a meditation and allow you to float to a deep place of inner peace, you will leave feeling like you know yourself and your connection to the universe a little better!
Book now to reserve your spot, spaces are limited not 40 seats.
More than a sound bath
You may have heard of a sound bath and meditation, our Sound Healing Journey is so much more. Our venue will project the star constellation on to the dome shaped ceiling of Adelaide Planetarium, instantly transporting you to a humble space deep within, where we forget our daily routines and troubles and simply gaze up at the night sky, as if you are a thousand miles away. Back with nature and her ultimate beauty.
As you lean back and relax, we will guide you on a journey with the soft, healing tones of the Himalayan bowls and a soothing, gentle voice helping you to find a space of ultimate serenity.
As we combine a series of projections on the dome to compliment the healing bowls, your unconscious self will unwind and open itself to the energy in the room.
This experience is like no other, you will leave not only relaxed in the mind and energized in the body and soul, but with tools to use on your own to manage daily stress and anxiety. Most yearn for more!
Who is this for?
Anyone over the age of 10 years old, who is interested in learning about how our energy flows within us and wants to learn how to use that energy for self-healing, empowerment and to release anything that does not serve them anymore.
All levels of experience are welcome, there’s something for all to take away from the session.
What will you experience?
After an introduction to the science behind sound therapy and benefits of meditation, you will experience the massive expanse of the universe, visually, through the star formation projected above and the rooms ambient temperature, with soothing lighting as we introduce the session with an educational talk on your energy systems. Then you will hear the healing tones of Himalayan Singing Bowls, as your body absorbs the sound, you will start to feel the vibrations of the bowls throughout your body. You are then guided into a gentle state of relaxation, where you will enter into a meditative space, sending you on a journey of deep relaxation, exploring the self to discover anything blocking you and how to release it, before energizing your mind and body, leaving you feeling balanced, empowered and re-energised.
You will fall into a deep relaxation as sound and vibrations resonate through the air and touch your body and soul. We have selected our bowls from the depths of Nepal to create a unique experience, instantly transporting you to another time and place, bringing forth memories, emotions and a change in state of mind and mood.
This is a full sensory experience where you learn through feeling energy shift in your body, in a subtle yet profound way, giving rest and restoration to different aspects of your mind; the experience doesn’t stop at the end of the session but continues to work through you for days to come.
How does it work?
When we appeal to all the senses, we teach the brain to accept the experience as a form of reality. The guided journey sends you to a space where you can consciously release whatever is holding you back and start to manifest and realise what you truly want and need. We help you move past the superficial layers of life and dig deeper.
This is a personal experience, there is no need to talk or share. The goal is to discover and uncover what is deep within.
The sounds you hear are tuned to exact frequencies that resonate with our body’s natural state, helping us to re-align, reset and fill our own cup.
***What do should you bring and wear***
Dress comfortably, you will be seated in reclining chairs, please bring a blanket for your comfort and a bottle of water.
To learn more about your host see:
www.Jayur.com/aboutus

Pint of Science
2024-05-13 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-05-14 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-05-15 18:30 - 21:00 | The Wheatsheaf Hotel, 39 George Street, Thebarton, SA, 5031, Australia
The Pint of Science festival allows researchers to engage with the community about their recent work in a relaxed and casual pub environment.
The events are grouped into six main categories that encompass physics, astronomy, law, history, biotechnology, geosciences, neuroscience and more!

Pint of Science
2024-05-14 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-05-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Suburban Brew, 26-30 Provident Avenue, Glynde, SA, 5070, Australia

Songs from the Grapevine
2025-01-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Lambert Estate Wines, 55 Long Gully Rd, Angaston, SA, 5353, Australia
Celebrating stories of wine science through original music
The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) and Max Savage proudly present this unique evening of entertainment. The project brings seven decades of wine research to life through music, comedy and live performance. Gather a group of friends for a special night of original entertainment, with a touch of science.
You don’t need to know about wine or science to enjoy the evening. The scientific papers in the AWRI library have been translated into catchy songs that anyone can enjoy. Join Max and the band as they weave stories of wine and science through a kaleidoscopic field blend of different musical genres, from spoilage-yeast-inspired mambos, volatile sesquiterpene rockabilly, and an indie-grunge homage to futuristic tractor automation and under-vine weed control: this is one experiment you don’t want to miss. If you’re lucky you might even get to meet some of the scientists and have a chat over a glass of wine!
Prolific, unpredictable and utterly mesmerising, Max Savage’s intangible blend of absurdist folklore and rock and roll swagger is indelibly etched into the cultural life of the city of Adelaide. A prodigiously well-rounded raconteur with a body of work that stretches across jazz, rock and roll, country and soul, Savage brings the hip-shaking, foot-stomping spirit of the front bar to any room he plays.
As a band leader, singer, songwriter and storyteller par excellence, Savage has careened between genres, cities and personas over a fifteen-year career that has relentlessly defied definition. From elegiac ballads, in his 2019 show, ‘Nobody Knows My Name’ to blistering experimental jazz with 2021’s ‘Ern,’ Savage manages to occupy the space between haunting earnestness and sardonic suburban sophistication with an almost casual indifference.
The AWRI has been supporting the wine industry since 1955, enabling innovations such as the use of screw caps, improving grape and wine production, solving wine faults and contributing to the forefront of global wine science knowledge. Scientists have been diligently working away for decades, all to make sure that your wine tastes as good as it possibly can. Let’s all raise a glass to that!
A supper menu will be available on the night and a selection of Estate Grown Wines.
Doors open at 5pm with the show expected to start approximately 7pm and will run for approximately 3 hours.

Science at the Fringe
2025-02-21 - 2025-03-23 | Various locations
Inspiring South Australia welcomes you to another fascinating program of science themed shows in 2025. We are delighted to again partner with Adelaide Fringe to present a guide to Science at the Fringe plus an award for the best show.
Science at the Fringe guide
Science at the Fringe is where creativity and curiosity collide in celebration of the symbiotic relationship between science and art. Our guide invites you to explore an array of science themed performances which illuminate the extraordinary often hidden in the ordinary, proving that science is not confined to laboratories by is an integral part of our everyday lives.
You’re invited to embark on an adventure as artists and scientists join forces to entertain and inform. Topics range from physics to wine, to bettongs presented in venues as diverse as the Planetarium, nightclubs and the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. There is genuinely something for everyone so come and explore scientific themes, see shows exploring the use of new and emerging technologies, such as virtual reality, 360 film experiences and even interactive shows you help control via your phone.
Science at the Fringe is a celebration of the intersection of art and science. As you delve into performances, you’ll discover how the blending of arts and science invites us to perceive the world in new ways, fostering a sense of awe and curiosity.
The Science at the Fringe Award is presented to the best STEMM (science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine) themed show at Adelaide Fringe 2025 by Inspiring Australia. Whether you’re young or young at heart, I hope you enjoy some science at the Fringe.
Click the following link to see Science at the Fringe events or on the Fringe home page, filter by Special Programs > Science at the Fringe
Alison Kershaw. Inspiring SA Program Manager.

Meet the Scientists: Celebrating Diversity in STEM
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-03 | Adelaide Showgrounds, Goodwood Road, Wayville, Wayville, South Australia, 5034, Australia
Join STEM Sisters at Science Alive! for Meet the Scientists: Celebrating Diversity in STEM—an inspiring, hands-on experience that puts the spotlight on the brilliant minds behind science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Across three engaging days, visitors will have the chance to meet diverse scientists, engineers, and tech experts who are breaking barriers and reshaping the future. Through live demonstrations, interactive activities, and the powerful storytelling of real role models, attendees will discover how inclusive and exciting the world of STEM can be.
Young people and families can explore:
• Face-to-face conversations with inspiring professionals in STEM
• Fun, hands-on STEM activities designed for curious minds of all ages
• Future Me STEM career books that showcase diverse career pathways
This exhibit is all about visibility, empowerment, and representation—because when kids see someone who looks like them doing incredible things, they begin to believe they can do the same.
Come celebrate diversity in science, spark curiosity, and explore the future of STEM with us!

FOREVER Exhibition at MOD.
2025-08-01 10:00 - 2025-08-30 17:00 | MOD., North Terrace, adjacent, Morphett St, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
Beginnings, endings & everything in between.
In this exhibition, experience time in new ways. Traverse past, present and future by navigating the blurred lines between these states of being. Look at the world, ourselves and our actions differently.
Evoke memories through scent. Explore the changes that mark your ageing. And though it may be confronting, contemplate the end of existence.
But perhaps the future is not so set. Enter a speculative world where the end is just a new beginning. With growing technology we could go beyond death, the job opportunities are endless. Is there life to be found in the infinite expanse of forever?
FOREVER runs until late November 2025.

SWITCHED ON INDIGENOUS STEMM INVENTORS 2025
2025-08-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-05 09:00 - 14:30 | Lake Windemere B-6 School, 17 Uraidla Avenue, Salisbury North, SA, 5108, Australia
Get Switched On with Science!
Imagine building cool robots and gadgets that light up and move, all while helping our planet! That’s what’s happening at the Switched On Indigenous Young Inventors event, part of National Science Week!
We’re bringing together 90 young people aged 10-12 from northern Adelaide, along with awesome mentors and university students. You’ll get to use special “Inventors Tool Kits” to program tiny computers – the brains of all sorts of electronics, from smart toys to cars! Our latest invention, “runlinc,” lets you create amazing projects using just a web browser. An AI Assistant will help write code and connect sensors. It’s like magic, but it’s science!
The day kicks off at 9 am at Lake Windemere B-7 School’s IT-equipped gym. You’ll see cool past projects like a talking robot and a quadcopter. Then, it’s your turn! You’ll work in teams to design, build, and program hands-on science projects with themes like saving energy and fighting climate change. Think giant boomerangs with flashing LEDs or interactive models that relate to sustainability!
By 2:30 pm, you’ll have your own amazing creations to take back to school. These working electronic models will then be entered into the Royal Adelaide Show Inventors Competitions! Imagine your project displayed for thousands of people to see, inspiring everyone about the power of hands-on science. Teams will come to The Royal Adelaide Show to talk to judges and the public about your inventions and maybe even win prize ribbons!
This isn’t just about learning cool stuff; it’s about showing everyone how fun and exciting science can be, and how it can help our communities. Plus, you’ll meet university students who are studying science and engineering – they’ll be your role models! Get ready to explore, create, and get “switched on” to the amazing world of STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medicine)!

RICE STEM Squad - Live Interactive Online Sessions
2025-08-06 11:30 - 12:00 | South Australia
**This event is exclusive to current financial RICE Members**
This August the RICE STEM Squad is going LIVE with weekly online STEM sessions created exclusively for RICE Members and their families. You’ll join in real-time, interactive science sessions led by the awesome RICE scientists. You’ll receive your very own experiment kit sent straight right to you before we begin which includes all the supplies you need so you can dive into the exciting world of science and discovery!
Check out the cool activities we’ve got planned to explore together:

Rainbow Walking Water
Will it Sink or Float?
Leak-Proof Bags
Oversized Bubbles
CD Hovercraft

Toothpick Construction with Mini Marshmallows
Thunderstorm Formation

At RICE we believe learning should be exciting, hands-on and something we experience together – no matter how far we live apart. Our STEM Squad brings kids together from across rural & remote South Australia to get curious, experiment and spark big thinking!
Our fun-filled lessons will help you:

Explore how the world works through science and creativity
Connect with other kids just like you
Be creative, try new things
Unleash your imagination and get inspired

And most importantly… enjoy every exciting moment!
Join the RICE STEM Squad this August and get ready to mix, bubble, float, and build your way to becoming a STEM superstar. It’s all online, all interactive and all about having fun while learning something new every week!
We can’t wait to see you online!
