Community Billboard 24th April – 1st May

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

State of the Art

 

In conjuction with Contempo -Art Gallery of NSW, Kluster and Black and White Canvas this live event returns to take art beyond the canvas and into an interactive space.  The artists involved include Numskull, Blak Douglas, Hollie Martin and Damon Williams, plus live musicians accompanying the event.  To find out more or to book go to www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/calendar/state-arts-culture

What:  State of the Art – Contemporary/ Interactive Art

Where:  107 Projects – 107 Redfern Street, Redfern

When:  Wednesday 24th April, 6-9pm

Cost:   $10

 

Pena Flamenca

Dance the night away on Thursday at Rohotoms in Darlinghurst.  Peña Flamenca is the fresh and modern flamenco nuevo ensemble creating a unique Australian fiesta. Capturing the flavors of Latin, Spanish and Argentinian traditions with an Aussie twist.

What:  Dance and Music

Where:  Rohotoms, 1 Burton Street, Darlinghurst

When:  Thursday 25th April, 8.30pm – 11.30pm

Cost:  free

 

Workout – 7 days of Experimental Performance

Watch seven Australian artists in seven days ‘workout’ at the MCA.  Behind-the-scenes comes front and centre as each artist presents temporary work using the human body and everyday materials.

What:  Art/ Installation/ Performance

Where:  Museum of Contemporary Art

When:  daily, 22nd- 28th April

Cost:  free

 

The Windmill Project

Grind wheat into flour, enjoy the cottage gardens or register to watch one of the free performances or installations at the purpose built windmill in the Rocks Square.  This festival is a celebration of the history of the rocks through a variety of different artistic projects.  For more information on the program or to register for tickets go to www.therocks.com/sydney-Things_To_Do-The_Rocks_Windmill.htm

What:  The Windmill Project – Arts Festival

Where:  The Rocks Square, Playfair Street, The Rocks

When:  daily, various activities until 12th May

Cost:  free

 

Forget Me Not

Gerry is 60.  His dughter is sick of him and his problems.  Gerry finally decides to take the journey to Liverpool to meet his mother for the first time since he was three.  This play is a fictional story based on the thousands of English children sent to Australia between 1945- 1968 after being told they were orphans.  Rather than fresh air, abundant food and boundless opportunity, these children were often faced with neglect, deprived institutions and abuse.

What:  Forget Me Not – Theatre

Where:  Belvoir Street Theatre, 25 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills

When:  Tuesday – Sunday, until 19th May

Cost:  from $45

 

Jazz and Latin Open Mic Night

Join the house band and bring your sheet music to World Bar on Monday Night for the Jazz and Latin Open Mic night.  If you don’t want to register to get up and sing or play, feel free to sit back and listen to the tunes brought to you by some local legends whilst you enjoy a drink and the great atmosphere of the night.

What:  Jazz and Latin Open Mic Night

Where:  World Bar, 24 Bayswater Road, Kings Cross

When:  every Monday, from 7pm

Cost:  free

 

Couples Therapy

10 Couples. 10 Collaborations. 10 near break-ups.  Creative couples unite beyond the bedroom to collaborate on pieces that showcase the beautiful/disastrous consequences of combining work and love.  For more information go to https://hemadeshemade.com/

What:  Couples Therapy – Art Exhibition

Where:  He Made She Made, 70 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

When:  Wednesday – Sunday 11am – 6pm, until 12th May

Cost:  free