Community Billboard February 9-16
This weekly community gig guide is proudly sponsored by City of Sydney’s plan for the future – Sydney 2030 – making our city more green, global and connected
Movement at the Beach Road
Each Friday night, the Beach Road Hotel will be hosting Niche Productions’ free electronic music night, Movement. Come along if you’re a fan of leftfield dance music, with some of Sydney’s best DJs spinning dubstep, techno, hiphop, nu disco and wonky beats all night long.
Where: Beach Road Hotel, 71 Beach Road, Bondi Beach
When: Fridays, 8pm – 12 midnight
How much: FREE
More info here
The Rise of the Precarious Society
As part of the Sydney Ideas Festival, Professor Guy Standing will discuss the findings of his new book, The Precariat: The New Dangerous Class. He will be speaking about the emergent ‘precariat’ class, a section of society that is precariously unemployed, and how it came to be.
Where: Law School Foyer, University of Sydney, Chippendale
When: Thursday 9 February, 6:00pm
How much: FREE
More info here
20 Years in Fred’s Footsteps
To commemorate twenty years since the establishment of the Fred Hollows Foundation, Waverley Library is hosting a special touring photographic exhibition celebrating the life and work of the late eye surgeon.
Where: Waverley Library, 32-48 Denison Street Bondi Junction
When: 30th January – 21st February
How much: FREE
More info here
Red Tape Gold Scissors
Drawing from Dr Shirley Fitzgerald’s book – Red Tape Gold Scissors – this exhibition explores the life of Australia’s largest Chinese community. As part of Sydney City’s Chinese New Year program, this is sure to be an enlightening exhibition, and will feature a selection of photographs of the Sydney of times past.
Where: Surry Hills Library, 405 Crown Street, Surry Hills 2010
When: 6 January – 29 February
How much: FREE
More info here
Courtyard Sessions at the Seymour Centre
Every Friday evening from the 20th January to 30th March, The Seymour Centre courtyard hosts FREE gigs featuring up-and-coming talent from Sydney’s vibrant local scene. This week, 5 piece all-girl vocal outfit ‘Lady Sings it Better’ take to the stage with a smoky old-school cabaret spin on some well-known classics by bands such as AC/DC, Queen and the Rolling Stones. After the gig, grab a drink and bite to eat at the Courtyard Bar and BBQ.
When: Friday 10th February, 6-9pm
Where: Seymour Centre Courtyard, Corner of City Rd & Cleveland St, Chippendale
Cost: FREE
More info here