COMMUNITY BILLBOARD 18TH JULY – 24TH JULY
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.
Comedy Court Stand Up Competition
Described as "12 Angry Men, only funnier", join as six new comics compete along with a special guest for cash and prizes in the cities audience voted comedy show. You decide the winner using digital voting pads.
When: Friday 18th July from 8pm (Doors open 30 minutes prior)
Where: 600 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Cost: $12.00
Max Dupain: The Paris 'Private' Series and Other Pictures
Continuing until the 31st August, view the elegance of Paris through a series of never before released photographs from Australian photographer Max Dupain's 1978 trip to the French capital, shown here alongside complementary works from the Gallery's collection.
When: Thu-Tue 10am-5pm; Wed 10am-10pm
Where: Art Gallery Of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney 2000
Cost: Free
Amazing whales: Evolution and Survival @ National Maritime Museum
Don't miss the final day of this sensational exhibition, designed and produced by Paris' Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, which exhibition explores the majestic Cetaceans, from their origins as land mammals to their now-endangered ocean domain.
When: Daily 9.30am-5pm
Where: Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray St, Sydney 2000
Cost: up to $27.00
OzHarvest Think.Eat.Save- Reduce Your Foodprint
Food rescue organisation OzHarvest and the United Nations Environment Program are creating a pop-up Garden of Goodness in Martin Place, where Sydneysiders are encouraged to pick up a free hot lunch created from produce that would otherwise have become landfill. Rescued tagines, pilaf, soup and homemade lemonade will be available in the marketplace.
When: Mon 21 July, 11.30am-2.30pm
Where: Martin Place, Between Pitt & George St, Sydney 2000
Cost: Free
Dr Sketchy's @ The Arthouse
The Arthouse hotel is home to the original Sydney burlesque drawing classes, held fortnightly on Tuesdays. This is a life-drawing class with a twist – the models are burlesque performers (with a couple of performances thrown in) and the drinks are free-flowing, so you can either come for the art or just for the shows and the ambiance. BYO drawing materials, or grab a kit on the night for a mere $5.
When: Tues 22 July, 6:30pm
Where: 275 Pitt St, Sydney 2000
Cost: $20 entry with a complimentary drink. $40 for aforementioned plus a meal in the lower level restaurants from 6pm.
Art After Hours @ Art Gallery of NSW
Every Wednesday evening, the Art Gallery of NSW welcomes you into its hallowed halls and throws the ultimate in absolutely free mid-week social and cultural events.
Until 10pm, Art After Hours offers a regular programme of live music, lectures and celebrity talks, drawing workshops, film screenings, gallery tours and other events – and, of course, nocturnal access to its latest exhibitions.
When: Weds 23 July, open until 10pm
Where: Art Gallery Of NSW, Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney 2000
Cost: Free
Phantogram @ Metro Theatre
New York duo behind the entrancing hit Fall in Love from their critically acclaimed album Voices bring their elegant electronic pop to Australia. Ahead of their appearance at this years Splendor In The Grass Festival, this concert looks sure to delight fans in an intimate setting.
When: Thurs 24 July, 8pm
Where: 624 George St, Sydney 2000
Cost: $47.50