Opening concert of Songs for Social Justice weekend ('singing together for change'). [Please note changes: Jeannie Lewis unavailable - working in NT; Jumping Fences had to pull out; & Ann Bermingham will do a floor spot at The Loaded Dog, instead of appearing in this concert.]  Paul Spencer & Cath Blakey (MCs), Block Harmony, Nicky Danesh & friends, Maurie Mulheron, Candy Royalle, Miguel Heatwole, Jenny Fitzgibbon, Peter Hicks.  Gaelic Club, upstairs, 64 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills, near Central.  8.15pm. (Come early for Politics in the Pub at 6pm.)  $20, $15. OR: Weekend tickets (Fri, Sat, Sun) $50, $35; volunteering can earn you a weekend pass. Some scholarships available. Email, Paul 0477 008 686, Margaret 9698 2206, 0427 958 788.  Check website for full information, program details, & any changes.

Songs for Social Justice. Presenters & facilitators: Alison Hulett Popov, Ann Bermingham, Anne O’Brien, Candy Royalle, Cath Blakey, Chris Maltby, Christina Mimmocchi, Dan Musil, Dot Newland, Ecopella, Geoff Francis, Jenny Fitzgibbon, John Queripel, Karl-Erik Paasonen, Kate Maclurcan, Krista Pav, Lina Cabaero, Margaret Walters, Mark Gregory, Mithra Cox, Paul Spencer, Peter Hicks, Solidarity Choir. Workshops, song-sharing, skills-sharing, & singing just for fun.  Teachers Federation Building, 30 Mary Street, Surry Hills.  10am - 5pm.  Day tickets $20, $15. Sat & Sun $35, $25. Email, Paul 0477 008 686, Margaret 9698 2206, 0427 958 788

Bruce Watson, Moira Tyers, Wendy Ealey & Neil Robertson present 'Unsung Heroes of Australian History'. (2 hrs)  + Floorspots from singers from the Songs for Social Justice weekend.  The Loaded Dog, Annandale Neighbourhood Centre, upstairs, 79 Johnston Street.  8pm (doors 7.40).  $15, $13. BYO, supper available.  Sandra 9358 4886

Sheila's Hooley! A benefit night for Sheila O'Donovan. The Shamrock Sheilas, Jimmy Mullarkey Band, Salsa Dancing, Irish Dancing, Rock 'n' Roll. Raffle prizes. Gaelic Club, upstairs, Level 1, 64 Devonshire St, Surry Hills.  7.30pm, until late.  $25, at the door.  Enquiries.

Family Bush Dance with Gang Gang Bush Orchestra at Springwood in the Blue Mountains. Springwood Civic Centre, 106 Macquarie Road.  6-10pm.  $15, unwaged $12, family $25.  Jean Winston 4782 7866

Sydney Blues Society presents 'Sydney Blues Challenge - Bands'.  The Cat & Fiddle, 456 Darling Street (cnr Elliott Street), Balmain.  7pm.  $20. All tickets at the door.  9810 7931

Unsung Heroes of Australian History - Presented by Bruce Watson, Moira Tyers, Wendy Ealey & Neil Robertson.  Humph Hall, 85 Allambie Rd, Allambie Heights.  2pm.  Entry by donation ($25, $15). Audience numbers limited to 50 so book early! Wayne  9939 8802

Bush Music Club Dance Workshop. Mixed traditional dancing.  Pennant Hills Community Centre, Yarrara Road.  7.30-9.30pm.  $7.  Felicity 9456 2860.

Chaika (Emily-Rose Sarkova, Susie Bishop, Laura Bishop, Laura Altman, Johan Delin - with special guest Rendra Freestone from The Rhythm Hunters), supporting The Tango Saloon (featuring members of Monsieur Camembert, Marsala, Darth Vegas, & The Sluggs, & special guest vocalist Elana Stone).  Camelot Lounge, cnr 103 Railway Pde & 19 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville (opp. Sydenham station, 2 min stroll away).  Food (incl. pizza) available. Fully licensed – NO BYO. Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.  9pm (doors 7.30).  $25, $20.  Enq only, 9550 3777.  Bookings.

NEWCASTLE:  Petticoat Pioneers. The music, the stories & the women of the pre- to 1920s era who inspired generations.  Features: Maureen O'Brien; Anousha Victoire; Russ Redford; Gary Roberts.  Royal Exchange salon theatre, 32 Bolton Street, Newcastle.  8pm.  $20, $17.  4929 4969

CANBERRA:  'Unsung Heroes of Australian History' presented by Bruce Watson, Moira Tyers, Wendy Ealey & Neil Robertson. The Merry Muse. Canberra Southern Cross Club, McCaughey Street (corner Condamine Street), Turner.  7.30pm. $17, $14, $12.  Eileen 0412 127 882

MAITLAND:  Bush Music Club's Subscription Ball, Maitland Town Hall.  6.30 for 7pm start.  All tickets should be pre-booked.  All details on website.

NEWCASTLE:  BBQ & Recovery Picnic. Heritage Shed, Speers Point Park - on NW tip of Lake Macquarie.  BYO chair & drinks.  11am to 4pm.  $10, children $5. (Bookings)

KATOOMBA:  Celtic Session Lesson, with Irish Fiddle Champion Louise Phelan. Bring instrument.  Carrington Baroque Room, Carrington Old Bank Bar.  2-3pm. $40, to be split among players. One-on-one half hour lessons available from 12pm.  Bookings, Nick Szentkuti 4758 7953.  Followed by Celtic Session led by Louise, at  Carrington Old Bank Bar, 3-6pm.

QUEANBEYAN:  Graham Dodsworth + Chris Johnson.  The Artists Shed, 14 Foster Street (behind Magnet Mart off Yass Road).  2-5pm.  Entry by paper note donation.  Ros 0438 768 754

CANBERRA:  Aylwen Gardiner-Garden's weekend sewing workshop at Yarralumla, for both beginners & advanced: Georgian 1780s gown or men's coat.

CANBERRA:  Jimmy the Fish plus Gracenotes.  The Merry Muse, Canberra Southern Cross Club, McCaughey Street (cnr Condamine Street), Turner.  7.30pm.  $17, $14, $12, under-16 free.  Eileen 0412 127 882