Community Billboard 13th – 20th February
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
Art after hours
‘We used to talk about love’, Summer Scribbles, Hot tips for Love Bytes – it’s a sexy night out at the Art Gallery of NSW, on this eve of Valentine’s Day. Join them for pop-up serenades, anti-love songs in the Artbar, an artist talk with Tim Silver, and a special performance by Katie Noonan.
And Artbar is still celebrating Summer in Soho with champagne and oysters for the final weeks of Francis Bacon: five decades. To celebrate this there are two-for-one tickets for entry into the exhibition – available from 5pm only at the Gallery’s ticketing desk.
What: Art after hours
Where: Art Gallery of NSW
When: Wednesday 13th February, from 4.30pm
Cost: free/ various
Bondi Open Air Cinema
From Life of Pi to Les Miserables and Top Gun, the Ben & Jerry’s Open Air cinema has a diverse range of films playing each night. Come down to the beach, sit under the stars and enjoy the summer nights whilst watching some top films- from 80’s classics to new releases. And if you head down on a Sunday eve you can enjoy live music before the film. For more information go to www.openaircinemas.com.au
What: Open Air Cinema
Where: Bondi Pavillion, Bondi Beach
When: every night
Cost: from $17
Meet a farmer
It’s not farmer wants a wife, instead its the chance to meet some farmers, with over 40 years exeprience, as part of the Summer Garden Program with the Sydney City Farm. You can ask them questions about improving your own produce, starting a vegie patch, insider tricks/tips, or what it’s like being a farmer these days.
What: Meet a farmer
Where: City Farm Summer Garden, Sydney Park
When: Saturday 16th February, 10am- 12pm
Cost: free
Paddington Pub Fest
It’s not about the drinking- its about the get-together. The organisers from 12 different pubs in Paddington wanted to bring the get together back to the village. This festival will run over three days and encourages people to come to Paddington and soak up the atmosphere and entertainment. This is the first year of an annual festival celebrating Paddington as a place for gathering. There will be a variety of special guests and events across 12 different pubs. For more information www.visitpaddington.com.au
What: Paddington Pub Fest
Where: Paddington Precint
When: Thursday 14th – Sunday 17th
Cost: free
Life Drawing
For 10 years, the Arthouse Hotel on Pitt Street has held Life Drawing session for keen artists and novices alike to practise or develop their skills. Its an open-invitation and an easy-going atmosphere, for anyone who wants to spend their evening drawing. They have male and female life models with different shapes and angles to try and recreate on the page.
What: Life Drawing
Where: Arthouse Hotel, Pitt Street
When: Every Monday night, 6-8pm
Cost: $4
Bondi Community Choir
Singing makes you feel good!!!!
Join other local singers and enjoy working with a professional choir director in a weekly rehearsal. The choir is looking for new members to join. For more information contact Waverley Council’s music coordinator on 8362 3404 or benk@waverley.nsw.gov.au
What: Community Choir
Where: Bondi Pavillion
When: Rehearse once a week, Tuesday 7.30- 9pm
Cost: free
