Community Billboard 19th – 26th December
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
Paddington Markets Night Market – ONE NIGHT ONLY!
On Thursday 20th December between 4-9pm, Paddington Markets will hold its ONCE A YEAR night market for Christmas.
Don’t miss out on your chance to take the stress out of Xmas shopping with handcrafted goods, tasty chow, great performances and the joy of knowing you’re not battling the crowds!
WHERE: 395 Oxford St, Paddington
WHEN: Thursday 20th December 4-9pm
COST: FREE!
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
The Poetry Object
A new display at The State Library of New South Wales will reveal what’s most important to Sydney children – through poetry. To celebrate the International Year of Reading, students from all over Sydney took part in an unusual creative writing program by The Red Room Company and New South Wales Public Schools (Sydney Region): The Poetry Object.
Acclaimed Sydney poet, Astrid Lorange, carefully selected the top 30 student’s poems for this specially-designed poetry display. Along with the student’s work, celebrated poets Robert Adamson, Kate Middleton, Nicholas Powell, Rachael Briggs, SJ Norman and Samantha Hogg all wrote new poems about their own special objects.
WHEN: 10th November 2012 – 15th February 2013
WHERE: State Library of NSW, Macquarie Street (between the Royal Botanic Gardens and Parliament House), Sydney 2000
COST: Free
WEBSITE: https://redroomcompany.org/
MORE INFORMATION: The Red Room Company, phone: 02 9319 5090
Craftyevenings: A very crafty Christmas
Get crafty this Christmas with Surry Hills Librarian Sharlene and join in a late night craftshop at the library. Sharlene will guide you in creating your own handmade Christmas crafts, from cards to stocking stuffers to decorations. So deck your halls with hand made Christmas cards and decorations for the festive season. This workshop is suitable both for beginners and people with experience. Basic materials provided.
WHEN: 13th & 20th December; 8pm-9pm
WHERE: Surry Hills Library, 405 Crown Street, Surry Hills 2010
COST: Free
MORE INFORMATION: City of Sydney, Library Staff (phone: 8374 6230 or e-mail to library@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au)
Rose Bay Christmas Carols
The Rose Bay community will come together to celebrate the festive season on Thursday, December 20 when the Rose Bay Christmas Carols return to Pannerong Reserve on New South Head Road.
Organized by the Rose Bay Good Neighbor Group, along with Rose Bay’s four Christian churches, the Christmas celebration will include a free sausage sizzle, family entertainment, and a combined choir singing many well-know carols.
The Carols will be a celebration of the Christmas spirit and a chance for families, friends and neighbors to enjoy a great community event.
WHEN: 20th of December 2012; 5:30pm-8:00pm
WHERE: Pannerong Reserve, Cnr New South Head Road and Wilberforce Avenue, Rose Bay
COST: Free
MORE INFORMATION: Contact Bruce Bland on 0412 707 777, or email to bland1206@optusnet.com.au.
El’ Circo Christmas Eve
Part circus, part cabaret, part burlesque and entirely original, El’ Circo is a truly magical experience that captivates, the moment you enter the room.
Created by French born Marc Kuzma, the show features a range of circus acts influenced with the matchless charm and flavor of Parisian cabaret. Encircled by mesmerizing acts, including hypnotizing trapeze, pole, silks, illusion and vocal performances you will be captivated throughout the evening. What makes the experience all the more enchanting are the interludes of fine cuisine.
The nine course degustation menu is cleverly intertwined between acts, giving a full night of entertainment and fine dining.
WHEN: 24th December, 7pm-11pm
WHERE: Slide, 41 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst 2011, Sydney
COST: $129 Ticket
WEBSITE: https://slide.com.au/shows/el-circo-christmas-eve/
MORE INFORMATION: Slide (phone: 02 8915 1899 or e-mail to info@slide.com.au)
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2012 has been held over the past 67 years. Participants from maxi yachts to weekend racers take part in this event, which starts from Nielsen Park in Sydney Harbor and takes the international fleet 628 nautical miles to the finish line in the Derwent River, Hobart. See the harbor as you can only see it once a year and witness the start of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2012!
Schedule:
12.50pm: 10 minute Warning Signal – Event flag hoisted and cannon fired.
12.55pm: 5 minute Preparatory Signal – Code flag P hoisted and cannon fired.
1.00pm – Starting Signal – Event Flag and Code flag P dropped and cannon fired.
WHEN: 26th December (Start in Sydney)
WHERE: Sydney Harbor
COST: Free
MORE INFORMATION: Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (phone: (02) 8292 7800 or e-mail to cyca@cyca.com.au)
WEBSITE: www.rolexsydneyhobart.com