Community Billboard 26th June – 2nd July
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.
Emotional Intelligence Course
This Emotional Intelligence (EI) training course will focus on the five core competencies of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and interpersonal skills. Participants will learn to develop and implement these to enhance their relationships in work and life by increasing their understanding of social and emotional behaviours, and learning how to adapt and manage their responses to particular situations. This is an important course for anybody who wants to develop a better understanding of themselves and others to enhance personal and professional relationships.
What: Emotional Intelligence Course
Where: University of Sydney, 65 Parramatta Road, Camperdown
When: Wednesday 26th June, 9am – 5pm
Cost: $390
UK burlesque star Reuben Kaye hosts THE RING: a cabaret vs. burlesque death match starring Reuben’s personal favourite stars of the stage from all the corners of the globe in a ‘no holds barred’ showdown of international talent.
Kaye wields a powerful tenor voice, a rapier wit and wicked tongue, Kaye’s inimitable style has won rave reviews for his wickedly filthy humour.
What: Reuben Kaye- Cabaret
Where: Slide Lounge- 41 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
When: Thursday 27th June, 7pm
Cost: from $25
Kings Cross Organic Food Market 
Kings Cross Organic Market is on every Saturday morning from 9am to 2pm. The market offers certified and conventional fruit & veg, dips, bread, cheese, plants, juices, gozleme, the BEST egg and bacon rolls, coffee, cakes and much more in a social setting in Fitzroy Gardens.
What: Kings Cross Organic Food and Farmers Market
Where: Fitzroy Gardens, Elizabeth Street, Kings Cross
When: Every Saturday, 9am- 2pm
Cost: free
Ballet Revolucion
This ballet is explosive, intensive and sensual, full of raw energy with a distinctly Cuban Flavour. With breathtaking twists, daring jumps and sensual moves from ballet to street dance, Ballet Revolución has already impressed audiences in sold-out shows from Sydney and Singapore to Berlin, Vienna and London.
What: Ballet Revolucion
Where: State Theatre, 49 Market Street, Sydney
When: Tuesday 25th – Sunday 30th June, 7.30pm
Cost: from $69.90
Raul Canibano Ercilla- A Retrospective
The 2013 Reportage Festival of Documentary Photography presents – ‘A Retrospective’ of Cuban photo documentary master Raúl Cañibano Ercilla. Inspired by surrealist paintings and by some great photographers, his work over twenty years reflects social and environmental themes of post-revolutionary Cuba. A gentle compassionate and gifted man, Ercilla epitomizes what Cornell Capa termed ‘the concerned photographer’.
What: Raul Canibano Ercilla – A Retrospective- Photography Exhibition
Where: Customs House, Circular Quay
When: daily until 22nd July
Cost: free
Poetry Slam
The Friend in Hand host their monthly Poetry Slam and Open Mic night the first Tuesday of each month. They will tantislise you with their lyricism and stories. Always worth heading down to watch the performances or sign yourself up and perform your own work.
What: Poetry Slam and Open Mic Night (Poetry)
Where: Friend in Hand Pub, 58 Cowper Street, Glebe
When: Tuesday 2nd July, from 7.30pm
Cost: $5/ $10