Community Billboard 15th January – 22nd January
This weekly community gig guide is proudly sponsored by the City of Sydney’s Plan for the future – Sydney 2030 – making our city more green, global and connected.
How easy was that?
Have you always had a desire to make your own sweet treats but didn’t know where to start? Join local librarian and amateur baker Paul who will be demonstrating how easy and cheap it is to whip up a quick and tasty desert to please the fussiest kids, partners or friends.
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When: Wednesday 15 January, 10.30am – 11.30am
Where: Surry Hills Library, 405 Crown St Surry Hills 2010
Cost: Free
How to get to this event: Call 131 500 or visit www.131500.com.au
Visit https://www.cityiofsydney.nsw.gov.au/libraries for more information.
My Food History – Anna Wong
Anna Wong is an Australian-born Chinese who spent much of her childhood in market gardens and suburban Chinese restaurants in western Sydney. In the early 1980’s , she completed an applied science degree majoring in chemistry but then went to pursue a career in accounting. She learned to swear while working in the music industry, which she says was ‘perfect’ for a career in the food industry.
During this time Anna purchased a farm in Cowra where she plants olives, dates, quinces and persimmons, tending the crops on the weekends. She eventually made the move to live in Cowra and, in 2000, opened her restaurant, Neila, which is influenced by Anna’s Chinese culture and her partner, Jerry’s, Greek heritage. Neila has since gone on to receive international acclaim and has been awarded one Chef Hat by the Sydney Morning Herald for the past 11 years.
To Anna, cooking is a ‘science and an art – following recipes is a ‘science – tasting, the art. The balance of these two key ingredients is kitchen alchemy!’
The My Food History talk series invites some of Australia’s best loved chefs to explore their families’ cookbooks, share recipes passed down through generations, and discuss how their ancestry inspires what and how they cook today.
When: Wednesday 15 January, 7pm – 8pm
Where: Museum of Sydney, Cnr Phillip and Bridge Streets Sydney 2000
Cost: General $20 | Conc./Members $15 (Includes entry to the ‘Eat your History’ exhibition from 6pm onwards)
How to get to this event: Two minute walk from Circular Quay and Circular Quay Train Station
Dido & Aeneas: Sydney Festival 2014
Renowned for her boundless visual imagination, Berlin choreographer Sasha Waltz has come together with celebrated baroque orchestra Akademie für Alte Musik Berlin to present her first opera: a majestic reimagining of one of the world’s great romantic tragedies, Dido & Aeneas.
Henry Purcell’s 17th century masterwork is the myth of a queen, a soldier and the illicit love that tore them apart. Waltz’s version transports the audience into a wondrous underwater realm, where submerged dancers glide gracefully around a glass aquarium that fills the stage. From these watery depths, Waltz breathes new life into an enduring love story, carrying it to spectacular heights.
When: Thursday 16 Janaury 8pm – 9.20pm | Friday 17 January 8pm – 9.20pm | Sunday 19 January 5pm – 6.20pm | Monday 21 January 8pm – 9.20pm | Tuesday 22 January 8pm – 9.20pm
Where: Sydney Lyric, Pirrama Rd Pyrmont 2009
Cost: Premium $199 | A Reserve $155/$135 | B Reserve $99/$85 | Restricted Viewing $55/$45
How to get to this event: Sydney Explorer Bus Stop 18, Light Rail Stop
For more information and to book tickets and travel packages, visit https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2014/Music/Dido-Aeneas/ or call Ticketmaster on 1 300 723 038.
International Film School Sydney (IFSS) Open Day
Come and explore our new campus, visit working sets and live production and speak to current students and lecturers.
On the day you will also have the opportunity of visiting film and audio production studios, learn about IFSS student film funding and and view the latest RED ONE® andRED EPIC® digital cinema cameras.
Most importantly learn all about gaining your advanced Diploma or Diploma qualification in screen and media, cinematography, screen writing, directing and producing.
Our new campus is co-located with ACTT (Actors College of Theatre and Television) ensuring students direct access to screen and stage talent for productions.
When: Friday 17 January, 10am – 3pm
Where: IFSS Campus, 41 Holt St Surry Hills 2010
Cost: Free
How to get to this event: Call 131 500 or visit www.131500.com.au
Visit https://ifss.edu.au/whats-happening/open-days-events for further information.
Artists Against Fracking: Screenings curated by Yoko Ono
Find out more about coal seam gas mining in Gasland I a documentary selected by Yoko Ono, a passionate anti-fracking activist, to screen alongside her exhibition. Also showing are excerpts from Ono’s public appearances with son Ono Lennon speaking about Artists Against Fracking.
When: Saturday 18 January, 1pm – 3pm
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 140 George St The Rocks 2000
Cost: Free
How to get to this event: Catch a 423, 426 or 428 from Central Railway Square to Circular Quay. 300 and 500 buses also come down to Circular Quay
Visit https://www.mca.com.au/events/artists-against-fracking/7594/ for more information.
Woman Film Something
Entrants are asked to consider the theme ‘Use Your Voice’ as a springboard to tell a story, communicate a message, introduce an idea or express themselves within a five minute short film, documentary or animation. The films will be judged by eminent industry professionals and the three finalists will be screened at the Woman Say Something Mardi Gras 2014 event at the Sydney Town Hall on 28th February, where the audience will the decide the overall inaugural winner.
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When: Between Monday 2 December and Friday 31 January, 12pm – 5pm
Where: Sydney Town Hall, George St Sydney 2000
Cost: Free
How to get to this event: Call 131 500 or visit www.131500.com.au
For more information visit https://www.womenfilmsomething.com.au/.
Free Movies by the Boulevard 2014 – Sydney Olympic Park
Movies by the Boulevard, the hugely popular movie series at Sydney Olympic Park, will be lighting up its outdoor movie screen January 2014. Currently in its 13th year, Sydneysiders are invited to come and enjoy these free otudoor movie screenings at Cathy Freeman Park.
There are a variety of films that are sure to please and satisfy all movie preferences, many of which are suitable for children. You can pack a delicious picnic and a blanket, or purchase some yummy food, drinks and snacks from the vendors and relax under the stars. The best part is – it is all FREE.
When: From 2 Janaury to 19 January, 5pm Kids activities (Fridays & Saturdays only) | 6pm Food and drinks available | 8.30pm Movies begin
Where: Cathy Freeman Park, Sydney Olympic Park
Cost: Free
How to get to this event: Call 131 500 or visit www.131500.com.au
For more information visit https://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/.
The Big Issue Street Football Festival 2014
Coinciding with the Australia Day weekend, the 2014 Big Issue Street Football Festival will run from Friday 17 to Monday 27. Over the course of these eleven days, several soccer competitions will take place on a purpose built pitch floating out on the water of Cookle Bay in Darling Harbour. It’s Australia’s most significant community sporting event and has to be one of its most impressive spectacles too.
The event is organised each year by The Big Issue, an organisation which focuses on creating jobs for homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged people. It’s probably most well known for The Big Issue magazine. Through the Street Football Festival, the organisation seeks to demonstrate the power the sport has to unite the community and improve lives, with over 1000 people from all walks of life set to take part.
Details on the entire session schedule can be found here.
When: From January 17 to January 27
Where: Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour
Cost: Free
How to get to this event: Call 131 500 or visit www.131500.com.au
For more information visit https://www.thebigissue.org.au/.
Under the Waves Talk and Quiz
Take a tour through Sydney’s amazing marine environment without getting your feet wet! University of New South Wales Research Associate, Alexandra Campbell will share stories of her discoveries from the migrating whales and dolphins that visit these waters to the small marine animals and plants found in rock pools. Listen up and find out some effective ways to help protect the unique local marine ecosystems and have a chance to win great ‘ocean’ prizes.
When: Tuesday 21 January 12pm
Where: Coogee Surf Lifesaving Club, Cnr Beach and Carr St Coogee
Cost: Free
How to get to this event: Call 131 500 or visit www.131500.com.au
Visit https://boxoffice.mca-tix.com.au/ticketing/SessionCapture.aspx?SessionGuid=3b0dcad2-a79e-4b67-993b-c52e6fc32ad6 for more information and to make a booking.
Bookings essential!