Community Billboard 22 November – 29 November
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The Japanese Film Festival 2012
Since its start in 1997 showing only three films, The Japanese Film Festival has expanded steadily, attracting a larger audience every year. Now in its 16th year The Japanese Film Festival presents the largest lineup ever. There are some amazing films waiting for you. The theme of The Japanese Film Festival this year is Totally Sweet – do not try to resist this exotic temptation!
WHERE: Event Cinema, George Street 505 – 525 George St, Sydney
WHEN: 14 – 25 November
COST: $15 Adult; $13 Concession; $11 Japan Foundation Members (upon presentation of JF member card); $60 5-Film Pass (Excludes Opening and Closing films and is available from the Box Office only. Films must be selected at time of purchase.); $7 School Screening
Kings Cross Festival 2012
This month, from Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th November, Kings Cross will be host to the inaugural Kings Cross Festival. Expect the unexpected with a brilliant display of music, community events, art, shopping and cultural events. Events include free concerts, pop-up stores, waterside picnics, window art displays, train station performances and plenty of opportunities to see Kings Cross.
WHERE: Several venues in Kings Cross
WHEN: 22nd – 25th November
COST: Depents on the event; also FREE events
The Rocks Village Bizarre
Draw back the velvet curtain and enter The Rocks Village Bizarre for a Friday night adventure into the weirdly wonderful. Meet peculiar performers, burlesque beauties and a cornucopia of curious characters. Experience a fun, quirky, spontaneous night out as The Rocks’ intimate laneways come alive. Spin some celluloid at the pedal-powered cinema, get down at the silent disco and strut along to a secret hotel room for a peekaboo, car crash, rock star afterparty piece of theatre. Plus, hone your hula hoop skills, hear the hilariously twisted tale of convict butcher George Cribb and head to The Hidden Feast for a decadent yet surreal 10-minute dinner with a yarn-spinning celebrity artist!
To get more information click HERE.
WHERE: The Rocks , cnr George & Argyle Streets, The Rocks 2000
WHEN: Every Friday between 2nd November – 21st December; 6.30pm – 10pm
COST: Free
Free Jazz Picnic
Enjoy free performances by local jazz musicians, pack a picnic or grab some food from a food truck, bring your chairs and rugs and make the most of this fantastic Green Square summer event.
To get more information phone the City of Sydney on 9265 9333.
WHERE: Joynton Park, Victoria Park Parade Zetland 2017
WHEN: 23th November; 5pm-9pm
COST: Free
Waverley Public School Car Boot Sale
This Saturday 24th November, Waverley Public School will be holding a Christmas Car Boot Market. You’ll find a great selection of old and new goods, and while you do your Christmas shopping the kids can enjoy the Jumping Castle, join the Leap Frog sports action activities, get their face painted or have their hair sprayed fun colours. When you’re through with your shopping relax and have a coffee and something from the BBQ or the home-made cake stall.
WHERE: Waverley Public School, 155 Bronte Rd, Waverley
WHEN: 9am-2pm, Saturday 24th November
COST: Depends on what you buy! Free entry.
Local Writers Festival 2012
Are you in love with books or even like to compose your own texts? Then don’t miss the Local Writers Word Festival next Saturday at Woollahara Council featuring different events taking you to another world hidden between the covers of a book. Why not meet three electric, first-time writers at the Talks? Take part in the workshop Memoir Writing – How to Begin by author Patti Miller and finally get prepared with useful tips and tricks. Or attend the Headline Talk with Robin de Crespigny (pictured) about her national bestselling book The People Smuggler.
When: Saturday 24th of November; 10am to 4pm
Where: Woollahra Council, 536 New South Head Road, Double Bay NSW 2028
Tickets: Pre-purchased tickets essential for entry. To get your tickets click HERE.
Cost: $35 / $25 (Woollahra Library Friends)
To get more information you can reach Woollahra Library & Information Service under the following number (02) 9391 7100 or email library@woollahra.nsw.gov.au.
Little Shop of Horrors – Musical by Rose Bay Secondary College
Come along to this classic production and see how a Venus Fly Trap/Avocado-like plant with teeth makes a deadly impact on the citizens of the derelict town, Skid Row, as Seymour pines for the love of the beautiful Audrey. The staff and students of Rose Bay Secondary College have been developing this production of the Little Shop of Horrors all year, and it promises to be a great show, featuring some very talented performers and spectacular puppets, specially designed and built at the school.
For more information contact Maria Alonzo on 9301 0300 or email Maria.Alonzo2@det.nsw.edu.au.
WHERE: School Hall at Rose Bay Secondary College, 34a Hardy Street, Dover Heights
WHEN: Tuesday, 27 November 2012 at 7:30pm; Wednesday, 28 November 2012 at 7:30pm; Thursday, 29 November 2012 at 7:30pm
COST: $27 (adults) / $22 (children under 18); but them online
Lindesay Christmas Gift Fair
If you are looking for a special gift for family members or friends this Christmas come along to the 2012 Lindesay Christmas Gift Fair at Lindesay, at Darling Point. Shoppers will discover a treasure-trove of Christmas gift ideas among the many stalls and have the chance to inspect the stately 1830s home and gardens, which are usually only open to the public one day a month. Admission to the fair is $5, with all funds raised going towards the upkeep of the magnificent National Trust property. A complimentary shuttle bus will be in operation during the Fair, running from the Edgecliff Railway Station Bus Interchange to Lindesay House and return 10am-12noon, and 1pm-4pm each day.
For more information visit www.lindesaychristmasgiftfair.com.au or call 9363 2401.
WHERE: Lindesay, Carthona Avenue (entry via Lindesay Avenue), Darling Point
WHEN: 29th November – 1st Dec 2012, 10am-4pm
COST: $5 for admisson
Bondi Creative Youth Fair
On Saturday November 24 Bondi Beach Public School plays host to the Bondi Creative Youith Fair: A free event that is run by local youth and aims to support the talents of young people. There will be food and drink stalls, live music and performance acts, and handcrafted goods including jewellery, accessories and clothing.
For more information head to the BCYF facebook page
WHERE: Bondi Farmers Markets, Bondi Beach Public School
WHEN: Saturday November 24 – 9am-1pm
COST: Free!