Community Billboard 3rd – 10th April

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

Archibald – Art After Hours

And the winner was…Del Kathryn Barton with her portrait of Hugo Weaving.   The winner stands among the other entries and finalists with portraits of Naomi Watts, Toni Collette and Anthony Mundine.  You can cast your vote as part of the ‘People’s Choice’ award.  Art After Hours on Wednesday gives you the chance to meet some of the artists and sitters who were part of this years entries.

What:  Archibald Exhibition

Where:  Art Gallery of NSW

When:  Wednesday 3rd April, 5- 9pm

Cost:  $10

 

 Bordello Blues

Isobel is a french prostitute who falls for her client.  This is a tale of unrequited love exploring the darker side of society and lust without fulfilment.

Bordello Blues includes music by Nina Simone, Edith Piaf and Marlene Dietrich and was a huge hit at the Edinburgh Festival.

What:  Bordello Blues- Cabaret

Where:  Slide, 41 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

When:  Thursday 4th April, 7- 11.30pm

Cost:  from $30 (show), other dinner or supper options available

 

World Musician Day

This is a new, free music festival in Sydney Park.   The diverse line-up this year will include the Crooked Fiddle Band, Betty & Oswald and the Chango Salsa Band.  There is also a ‘jamming’ event that anyone else can enter on the day.  This will give you a chance to perform your music and be in the running to win the People’s Choice award and prize money.  There is also yoga, food and other stalls.  This afternoon will be fun for the whole family.

What:  World Musician Day

Where:  Sydney Park, St Peters

When:  Saturday 6th April, 12- 5pm

Cost:  free

 

All About Women

This is a day of debate and discussion with speakers like  Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Annabel Crabb and  Leymah Gbowee who will discuss issues facing women, locally and globally in 2013.  This festival is bound to challenge and invigorate your ideas.  To find out more about the program go to www.sydneyoperahouse.com

What:  All About Women- Festival of Ideas

Where:  Sydney Opera House

When:  Sunday 7th April, 10.45am- 8.30pm

Cost:  from $35

 

Life Drawing 

Come and sketch the night away in the lovely surrounds of the Arthouse Hotel whilst enjoying a nice quiet drink.  They will provide the model and you will need to bring paper, pencils and creative flair.  What a great way to unwind at the beginning of the week.

What:  Life Drawing

Where:  Arthouse Hotel, 275 Pitt Street, Sydney

When:  Every Monday, 6- 8pm

Cost:  $5

 

 

Trapped in Mykonos

 

This is a contemporary adaption of the Greek play Iphigenia at Aulis by Eurpides.      As the action unfolds Agamemnon is forced to make a choice that will echo throughout the ages.  This play asks questions about what is takes to be a hero and what it takes to satisfy greed.

What:  Trapped in Mykonos- Theatre

Where:  Seymour Centre, City Road, Chippendale

When: 4th April – 13th April, 8pm

Cost:  from $25