Community Billboard 29th May – 4th June
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
Rhizomic Poetry
This month’s guest poets are Danny Gardener, Maureen Ten and Bill Tebben who will read/ perform their poetry. Enjoy the ecclectic venue and the fine wine.
What: Rhizomic Poetry – poetry and open mic
Where: Mr Falcon’s, 92 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
When: Wednesday 29th May, 5pm- 7pm
Cost: free
VIVID
This is a festival of Light, Music and Ideas. The program for the festival consist of a free walking tour of light projections and sculptures. It also includes some great music being performed at Sydney Opera House, including Sounds of the South, CW Stoneking, Empire of the Sun and more. To check out the program go to www.vividsydney.com
What: Vivid Festival – Light, Music & Ideas
Where: Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay
When: each night until 2nd June
Cost: free/ various
Doublebooked
Two comedians have been booked in the same room, at the same time. Again. Tim Reuben is a traditional comedian, Raw state semi-finalist, Quest for the Best finalist and hack magician. Alistair Wallace is experimental, a founder of the UNSW comedy scene and has a very low regard for his personal safety. After sell out seasons at both Sydney Fringe 2012 and Adelaide Fringe 2013, Tim and Wally are back and are considering firing their booking manager.
This is (still) not a double act.
What: Doublebooked – Comedy
Where: Old Fitz Theatre, 129 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo
When: Tuesday 28th May- Saturday 1st June, 8pm
Cost: $23
Beat Kaestli
Beat Kaestli is an internationally acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, arranger and producer. Returning from New York and gigs in clubs like The Blue Note and The Jazz Standard, he will play a night of jazz at the Sound Lounge at the Seymour Centre. For more information or to book tickets go to www.sima.org.au
What: Beat Kaestli – Jazz
Where: Sound Lounge, Seymour Centre, Chippendale
When: Saturday 1st June, 8pm
Cost: $20- $30
Sydney Rock’n’Roll Alternative Market
The Sydney Rock ‘n’ Roll & Alternative Market is the Ultimate Subculture Market with stalls extending over 3 levels. Featuring Rock ‘n’ Roll, Alternative and Vintage Fashion, Jewellery, Accessories, Record’s, CD’s, Art, Collectables, live music plus much more.
What: Sydney Rock ‘n’ Roll & Alternative Market
Where: Manning Building, University of Sydney
When: Sunday 2nd June, 10.30am- 5.30pm
Cost: free
Jazz in the Cafe
Judy Bailey (Jazz Pianist), Tim Firth, Craig Scott, Col Loughnan and James Greening will perform for you as part of the Jazz in the Cafe series at the Conservatoirum of Music. For information on the rest of the series or other events at the Conservatorium go to https://music.sydney.edu.au/events/jazz-in-the-cafe-judy-bailey-and-friends-03-06-2013
What: Jazz in the Cafe series
Where: Conservatorium of Music – cnr of Macquarie street & Bridge Street, Sydney
When: Monday 3rd June, 7.30pm
Cost: $15/ $20
Looking through Glass- Photo exhibition- Tuesday
Looking Through Glass is a photo exhibition by Gilbert Bel-Bachir featured in the Head On Photo Festival 2013. In this exhibition Gilbert Bel-Bachir travels on Sydney’s buses photographing the streets through its windows. These are a selection of 25 images taken over four years. Bel-Bachir uses the graffiti, scratches and marks left by the commuters as his Photoshop. The results are sometimes realist accompanied with abstraction.
What: Looking Through Glass – Photo Exhibition
Where: Alliance Française de Sydney, Level 13, 257 Clarence Street, Sydney
When: until 17th June, Monday to Thursday from 11.30am to 6.30pm
Friday from 11.30am to 5.00pm
Cost: free
Artbank Social Club
Artbank opens their doors this Saturday for the first Artbank Social Club, featuring access to Australia’s largest collection of contemporary art, food trucks, DJ and more!
There is a shuttle bus running on a continuous loop between Central Station and the Firstdraft Gallery in Flinders St, Darlinghurst, so it’s easy to get along and enjoy the afternoon.
What: Artbank Social Club
When: Saturday 1st June, 1pm-5pm
Info: Artbank Facebook page
Cost: Free