COMMUNITY BILLBOARD 5TH AUGUST – 11TH AUGUST
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.
STILL ALIVE @ Stanley Street Gallery
The Refugee Art Project is proud to present Still Alive: an exhibition of original artworks by asylum seekers and refugees in the Villawood detention centre and the Western Sydney area. The exhibition will feature over 100 works by up to 20 asylum seekers who have fled countries such as as Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Sri Lanka and Burma. It includes work by children in detention and women from the Refugee Art Project’s Parramatta art workshop.
Works include paintings made with instant coffee powder that has been diluted in warm water and then applied to paper.
When: Between Monday 04 August and Sunday 10 August from 11 am to 6 pm
Where: Stanley Street Gallery, 1/52-54 Stanley Street Darlinghurst 2010
Cost: Free
The Story of our Planet Unfolds @ Customs House
The Story Of Our Planet Unfolds showcases the work of critically acclaimed photographer Michael Hall who since 2007 has been working to document human civilisation’s response to the risks and opportunities of climate change.
When: Between Thursday 31 July and Friday 05 September
Weekdays 10am – 7pm
Sat/Sun 11am – 4pm
Where: Customs House, 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW 2000
Cost: Free
Live Jazz @ Lazybones Lounge
Located in the heart of Marrickville, Lazybones has great music, friendly helpful staff, fantastic food and a comprehensive range of beverages. Its relaxed atmosphere and stylish eclectic decor makes it the perfect place for people to meet, chat & listen to live music.
Who: http://lazyboneslounge.com.au/venue.html#schedule
When:
Mon – Wed: 5:00 pm – 12:00 am
Thu – Sat: 5:00 pm – 3:00 am
Sun: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Where: Lazybones Lounge, 294 Marrickville Rd. Entry Illawarra Rd. Marrickville 2204
Cost: Free
CITY OF SHADOWS EXHIBITION @ Justice & Police Museum
Focusing on the victims, perpetrators and vicinities of crime, the original City of Shadows introduced the world to the museum’s extraordinary and compelling collection of police forensic photography dating from 1912 to 1948. You will meet thieves, breakers, receivers, magsmen, spielers, urgers, gingerers, false pretenders, hotel barbers, shoplifters, dope users, prostitutes, makers of false oaths and the occasional murderer.
When: Open Weekends Only, 10AM-5PM
Where: Justice & Police Museum, Cnr Albert and Phillip Streets Circular Quay Circular Quay 2000
Cost:
Adult: $10
Child/Concession: $5
THE LOST DIGGERS EXHIBITION @ Alliance Française Sydney
From 1915 to 1920, Louis Thuillier and his wife Antoinette shot their souvenir photographs of soldiers from France and Britain, their allies, and their colonies, including Australia, New Zealand, America, Canada, India and South Africa, as regiments from many countries visited the village for rest and recuperation from the front lines.
Many of the photographs are of Australian soldiers from the 1st and 5th Division, taken in November and December 1916, just after they had survived the carnage of battles at Pozieres and Fromelles.
When: Between Monday 07 July and Saturday 09 August
Where: Alliance Française de Sydney, 257 Clarence Street, CBD Sydney 2000
Cost: Free
Possible Worlds U.S. & Canadian Film
The 9th Possible Worlds Film Festival brings the best new American and Canadian independent films to Sydney.
The program includes 9 American films and 9 Canadian films, most of which screen in Australia for the very first time, alongside filmmaker Q&As, film trivia and drinks receptions.
When: Between Thursday 07 August and Sunday 17 August from 13.00 to 15.00
Where: Event Cinemas George St, 505-525 George Street Sydney 2000
Cost:
Adult: $18
Senior / Student: $16
AUTO OBSESSION @ Powerhouse Museum
Featuring over 25 restored and original historic cars, AUTO OBSESSION comprises a curious, eclectic and fascinating collection from luxury tourers and family sedans to racing and sports cars.
Iconic cars from Australian automotive history including a 1955 FJ Holden, a 1965 Ford Falcon XP, and a 1970 Chrysler Valiant Regal VF will be seen alongside the lesser-known, but strikingly quirky, 1964 Lightburn Zeta runabout and 1971 Nota Fang IV prototype sports car.
When: Between Saturday 09 August and Sunday 26 October from 10.00 to 17.00
Where: Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street Ultimo 2007
Cost:
$15 adult,
$8 child/concession,
$38 family
More Info: Powerhouse Museum: 02 9217 0111