Community Billboard 8th – 15th May

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

Boganville

Not only is he an award winning Writer/ Musician Dorian Mode has also completed a Doctorate in ‘Bogans’.  As a Bogan expert he has combined his knowledge and talents to produce Boganville, a cabaret/ musical.  For more information or to book, go to https://slide.com.au/shows/boganville/

What:  Boganville (Musical)

Where:  Slide Bar – 41 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

When:  Wednesday 8th May, 7pm – 10.30pm

Cost:  $30 (supper options available)

 

Ali McGregor’s Alchemy

After rave reviews at various international festivals and venues, Ali McGregor brings her show to Sydney.  Influenced by Burlesque, 80’s Pop and Opera, you’ll be enteratined by this unique voice and musical arrangement.

What:  Ali McGregor’s Alchemy

Where:  The Basement- 7 Macquarie Place, Circular Quay

When:  Thursday 9th May, 7pm – 10pm

Cost:  $35

 

The Greatest Wonder of the World

The Greatest Wonder of the World features an extraordinary collection of nineteenth century documentary images. Through enlargements, digital images and a selection of vintage prints and wet plate negatives, the exhibition tells the remarkable story of life in the goldfields of Australia.

What:  The Greatest Wonder of the World

Where:  State Library of NSW, Macquarie Street

When:  daily, until 12th May

Cost:  free

 

Paddington Markets

Paddington Markets hosts a collection of some of our best local designers and artists.  The markets, which have been running since 1973, have a diverse range of stalls from clothes to jewellery, food, plants, crafts and much more.  It also has a range of products to suit every budget.  What a great way to spend a Saturday!

What:  Paddington Markets

Where:  395 Oxford Street, Paddington

When: Every Saturday 10am – 5pm

Cost:  free

 

Ham Funeral

In a dingy inner-city boarding house, a naïve young poet is inexorably drawn into the strange world of the basement-dwelling landlord and his wife, the splendidly grotesque Mr and Mrs Lusty. When Mr Lusty dies, his widow prepares a splendid funeral and wake in his honour and the relatives gather.

What:  Ham Funeral

Where:  New Theatre – 542 King Street, Newtown

When:  Wednesday- Sunday, until 25th May

Cost:  from $27

 

A Butcher of Distinction

‘He was our father, we were his sons. It was a mutual arrangement we had.’ 

Fresh from a rural tragedy, two orphaned brothers stumble into the unfamiliar terrain of the city. All they know is that their father kept secrets in a pub basement and it is here, perhaps, that they’ll find a replacement for their lost family fortunes.  What they uncover instead is a distraught stranger with a terrible way of coping with grief.  For more information or to book go to https://venue505.com/

What:  A Butcher of Distinction

Where:  Old 505 Theatre –  505/ 342 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills

When:  Wednesday to Sunday, until 26th May

Cost:  $16.50/ 26.50

 

Wallace and Gromit’s World of Invention

Join Wallace and Gromit and a display of their crazy inventions.  There are models and gadgets and workshops to explore and experiment with, plus you can learn how to protect your own invention ideas.  It’s a fun exhibition for the whole family.  To book tickets go to https://TICKETEK.COM.AU/

What:  Wallace and Gromit’s World of Invention

Where:  Powerhouse Museum, Harris Street, Ultimo

When:  daily, until 26th May

Cost:  $12/ $17 or family $45

 

Dr Sketchy’s

Dr Sketchy’s Burlseque Life Drawing has class brings you a night of art, costumes, live performance, comedy skits and cosy lounges to enjoy your Tuesday evening.  This Tuesday’s special Burlseque artist is Tootsie.  You can bring your own sketching supplies or spend a little more on your ticket and have them provided for you.

What:  Dr Sketchy’s

Where:  Arthouse Hotel, 275 Pitt Street, Sydney

When:  Tuesday 14th May, 6.30pm- 9.30pm

Cost:  $20, $25 (with art supplies or $40 (with dinner)

 

Sydneyvision Song Contest

In its fourth year, Sydneyvision Song Contest is the antipodean answer to Eurovision, bringing the rappers out of Enmore, the emos out of Penrith, the folkies out of Woolloomooloo for a grand final screening at Dendy Cinemas Newtown, hosted by the glamorous duo Yuri and Constantina.  To enter, simply pen and perform an original song with the name of a Sydney suburb somewhere in the lyrics and post your music video to Newtown Neighbourhood Centre by 30 July.  For more information go to www.sydneyvision.org

What:  Sydneyvision Song Contest

Where:  Newtown Neighbourhood Centre

When:  now until 30th July

Cost:  free