Community Billboard 16th October – 22th October
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
Peru Amazónico: International Touring Photography Exhibition
Peru Amazónico will exhibit a number of contemporary Peruvian artists across three levels of Customs House. Their photographs document the Amazonian rainforest and its Indigenous people. This pictorial essay curated in collaboration with the Consulate General of Peru in Sydney, considers issues of ecology and representations of indigeneity. The images, recorded by some of the best photographers in Peru, offer a window into an ancient way of life. Their visions filled with wonder, respect, awe and joy, reflect a unique indigenous perspective and relationship with nature and remind us what a positive effect this can have on our development as a society.
Where: Customs House, 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay, Sydney, NSW 2000
When: Between Thursay 5th September and Sunday 27th October; Monday to Friday – 10am – 7pm, Saturday to Sunday – 11am – 4pm
Cost: Free
How to get to the event: Circular Quay trains, buses and ferries
For further Information visit https://www.sydneycustomshouse.com.au/ or email Samantha Williams on swilliams@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Draw on imagination @ Ultimo Library
Join Sydney based Artist David Quoy for an evening of Arty goodness; David is a Graduate of the College of Fine Arts and recipient of the Highly Commended Award in the Lloyd Rees Memorial Prize. David will provide you with an introduction to basic drawing techniques, which will help open up your imagination to the possibilities of Art making.
Where: Ultimo Community Centre, 40 William Henry Street Corner Harris Street Ultimo 2007
When: Wednesday 16th October, 5:30 – 6:30pm
Cost: Free
How to get to the event: call 131 500 or visit https://www.131500.com.au/
Book online or call 9265 9333
Visit https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/explore/libraries or email the City of Sydney Library on library@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au for further information.
Starry Starry Night
The Rocks as part of The Rocks pop up initiative will feature the fashion and design work of eight rising Sydney designers. Join us along with event sponsor Bondi Beach Radio and be treated to the sounds of some of the world’s best DJs while sipping on a glass of bubbles and exploring two floors of designs on display. Play among the stars…moon boots not required.
Where: Starry Starry Night, 125 George Street The Rocks 2000
When: Thursday 17th October and Friday 18th October from 17.30 to 22.00
Cost: Free
How to get to the event: call 131 500 or visit https://www.131500.com.au/
Visit https://www.facebook.com/starrystarrynightpopup?ref=tn_tnmn for further information.
Design 101 @ Surry Hills Library
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to get started with graphic design and apply it to whatever projects you may be working on.
This class will walk you through the basics of graphic design using Canva, a new online graphic design platform. By the end of the workshop, you will be able to create your own designs for Web and print: blog headers, posters, flyers, social media content, invitations, presentations and more.
Where: Surry Hills Library, 405 Crown Street Surry Hills 2010
When: Friday 18th October from 15.00 to17.00
Cost: Free
How to get to the event: call 131 500 or visit https://www.131500.com.au/
Visit https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/explore/libraries for further information.
Ninety9 and 1990’s walking tour of Newtown
Vanessa Berry takes you on a journey back in time to the 1990s, when music was recorded on cassettes and movies on VHS. For Vanessa, this was a time where late-night music programs, band t-shirts, mix-tapes, zines, and Goths reigned supreme. Follow Vanessa as she shares her essay Ninety9 and takes you on a walking tour of 1990’s Newtown.
16+yrs
Where: Newtown Library, 8-10 Brown St Newtown 2042
When: Saturday 19th October from 13.00 to15.00
Cost: Free
How to get to the event: Call 131 500 or visit www.131500.com.au
Visit https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/explore/libraries for further information.
Photographic Exhibition – Group Show: Mary Costello, Ron Pratt & Michelle Tinta
Photographic Exhibition
Group Show: Mary Costello, Ron Pratt, and Michelle Tinta.Drinks with the Artists: Friday 25 October, 6pm – 8:30pm
Exhibition Dates: Monday 21 October – Thursday 31 OctoberWhere: Pine Street Creative Arts Centre, 64 Pine Street Chippendale 2008
When: Between Monday 21th October and Thursday 31 October from 9.30am to 5.30pm
Cost: Free
How to get to the event: Central and Redfern Stations
Visit https://www.pinestreet.com.au or email Rowena Hall on rhall@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au for further information
Towards natural wine – a tasting and discussion of “Natural Wines”
The natural wine scene has been rattling the cage of the conservative Australian wine scene for the past few years. Join Mike Bennie as he leads you through a tasting and discussion of organic, biodynamic and minimal intervention wines. He’ll help you understand the different processes, flavour and textures and get you talking with confidence about all the different definitions. Most of all, he’ll ask the big question – if we are making decisions about where our food comes from, why aren’t we doing the same with our wine?
This workshop is being run by the Sydney Sustainable Markets and funded through a City of Sydney Environmental Grant.
This event is produced by the city of Sydney
Where: Sydney Sustainable Markets – Farmers Market at Taylor Square, Taylor Square north, Oxford Street (at corner of Bourke St) Darlinghurst 2010
When: Saturday 19th October from 10.00 to12.00
Cost: Free
How to get to the event: Call 131 500 or visitwww.131500.com.au
Email greenvillages@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au for further information
Artisans Sculpture Walk – The Botanic Gardens
Now in its 13th year, the Artisans in the Gardens exhibition expands the strong conceptual dialogue with the environs of Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden though collaborations with over 50 of Australia’s finest established and talented emerging artists and craftspeople.
Presented by Foundation & Friends of the Botanic Gardens, the exhibition of extraordinary contemporary jewellery, ceramics, glass, textiles and sculpture focuses on the relationship between Art and Nature. It draws inspiration from botany and the beauty and complexity of the natural environment.
In the context of the majestic Botanic Garden this exhibition encourages new dialogue between the artists and audience concerning contemporary environmental issues, and the intrinsic beauty and inspiration of nature.
Where: Royal Botanic Gardens , Mrs Macquarie’s Road Sydney 2000
When: Between Saturday 19th October and Sunday 27th October from 10am to 4pm
Cost: Free
How to get to this event: Sydney Explorer Bus Stop 5
Visit https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/support/foundationandfriends or email Hannah Burnett on foundation.friends@rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au for further information
