Featured Events in Pacific in June 2025 (July Updated)

The Safe Journey Basketball 3x3 Charity Basketball Tournament is set to take place on June 21, 2025, at the Uncommon Schools Charter High School in Brooklyn, New York. This event promises an exciting display of basketball skills and sportsmanship as teams compete for a good cause. The tournament will bring together players and spectators from the local community to support charity efforts while enjoying a thrilling sporting event. Make sure to mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable day of competitive basketball action at this prestigious venue located at 1485 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216.

Join us this June at Rochfort Gallery for a landmark exhibition spotlighting Chinese-Australian artists and the Archibald Prize. Every year, one of the most anticipated events in the Australian art calendar is the Archibald Prize — a century-old portraiture award that both celebrates and challenges our understanding of who gets seen. Who is selected? Who is overlooked? Are the judging criteria truly inclusive? This exhibition brings those voices to the forefront. Curated by the influential artist and curator Shen Jiawei, There is a Platform Called Archibald features works by prominent Chinese-Australian artists who have either been finalists in the Archibald or have created works that respond to its legacy. These portraits — some celebrated, others overlooked — offer an invitation to rethink how we define value in portraiture. After all, art is not governed by a single standard. The works on display explore themes such as the deconstruction of identity, reimagining cultural hybridity, and subtle critiques of systemic bias. These portraits offer rich, complex, and deeply human narratives, encouraging viewers to reconsider the traditional definitions of portraiture and reflect on the diverse stories that make up Australian identity. Curator: Shen Jiawei Exhibition Dates: 11 June – 25 July 2025 Venue: Rochfort Gallery 317 Pacific Highway, North Sydney, NSW 2060 Opening Event: Saturday, 14 June 2025 1:00 – 3:00 PM The opening event will feature a conversation with Shen Jiawei, John McDonald, Cao Yin, and Mabel Lee, moderated by Professor Han Jing. Entry is free, and we invite you to explore this thought-provoking perspective on Australian portraiture. Information Source: Rochfort Gallery | eventbrite

Don't miss the spectacular event "DAVID FOSTER and CHRIS BOTTI Featuring KATHARINE MCPHEE" taking place on June 14, 2025, at Caesars Atlantic City in Atlantic City, NJ. Join renowned musicians David Foster and Chris Botti, along with the talented Katharine McPhee, for a mesmerizing performance at 2100 Pacific Ave. Mark your calendars for a night filled with unforgettable music and incredible artistry.

Training Wheels to Two Wheels Are your little ones ready to ditch the training wheels and start riding like the big kids? Our Training Wheels to Two Wheels workshop is just what they need! Led by accredited instructors, this fun and interactive workshop will teach children aged four and up how to advance from training wheels to two wheels with confidence and ease. Bring your child's bike - with or without training wheels - helmet, and your sense of adventure, and we'll guide you every step of the way. Please add your mobile phone number to register for updates on location and changes due to wet weather/unforeseen circumstances. Information Source: City of Gold Coast Active Travel Program | eventbrite

Join us to experience the joy of riding e-Bikes! ThinkChange is about empowering everyone in our community to find ways to reduce car use, contributing to a healthier, more connected and sustainable Sunshine Coast. By partnering with organisations, community groups, and individuals, we aim to inspire meaningful changes, big and small. No matter where you live, you can play a part in reducing car dependence and get involved with ThinkChange. Together, we can help create a greener, more connected Sunshine Coast. This e-bike experience takes you on a journey along the sparkling waters of the Coastal Pathway south from Point Cartwright. Check out the beauty of the beach and the wonderful new section of the Sunshine Coast Coastal Pathway. E-Bikes are sponsored by ThinkChange and Sunshine Coast Council and provided by ecoTekk Sunshine Coast. This event for ThinkChange and Healthy Sunshine Coast, in conjunction with ecoTekk Sunshine Coast, is two and a half hours long. We have an early start with the bike set up and safety orientation talk starting at 9:00 am at Cooper's Lookout Car Park, just north of Kawana Surf Life Saving Club. We hope to get away by 9:30am. We will ride south on the Coastal Pathway. This is a great way to experience the freedom that is e-biking. We will return to have a refreshment break at the Surf Club and then cycle to the lighthouse at Point Cartwright. The stop will include a workshop about e-bikes, their ownership, safety, and riding etiquette. Each rider needs to fill in a public liability waiver to be able to participate. Here is the link Please note: the time taken for our ride may vary due to participants’ capabilities. Information Source: ecoTekk Sunshine Coast | eventbrite