What to do Archives

The Curated Catering Co

10/11/2022

We’re bringing back the luxury of entertaining at home. At The Curated Catering Co, food is our thing; and we really believe in the power of a good meal. To nourish, to delight, to bring people together. As a mother-daughter duo, we’ve been cooking together for years and revel in all things food and entertainment. In our post-pandemic world, we recognise the frustration that comes with restaurant bookings. Between credit card down payments, timed seating and a lack of staff, dining out now has an element of stress that detracts from the overall experience. As a result, we’ve heard from…

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Events, Food

Summer in Maroubra just got better with the re-opening of Mad Mex.

09/11/2022

To celebrate, amigos will be offered two for one burritos! Making it easy to enjoy authentic and delicious Mexican food by the beach this summer, Mad Mex has announced the re-opening of its Maroubra restaurant and an event on Saturday 12th November to celebrate a fresh new look. Hosting a VIP event to mark the occasion, Cr Dylan Parker, the Mayor of Randwick, will be in attendance to show his support to the local restaurant which will once again be serving fresh and healthy food to the local community. With the re-opening the beach shack inspired Maroubra restaurant will offer…

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School holidays, What to do

Maker and creator workshops for kids aged 8 to 12

08/11/2022

Kids will get to play and create with the latest makerspace kits and electronic gadgets in these free sessions in the Darling Square Library makerspace. They’ll enjoy different activities each fortnight designed to help build digital and making skills. Kids can get hands-on with makerspace kits, including Spheros, mBots, or battle it out with our Edison robots. They’ll also get to make things that fly in our wind tube and light up LEDs using conductive tape. Our activities are appropriate for children aged 8 years and above. We think carefully about the suggested age range for our activities. Parents and…

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For Mums, School holidays, What to do

Free 1-on-1 cycling lessons and advice

08/11/2022

The City of Sydney 1-on-1 sessions and bike help line are free to everyone who lives or works in the city of Sydney Council Area. Whether you’re new to riding or an experienced rider looking for advice, our bike buddies program and bike help line will boost your riding confidence. Bike buddies 1-on-1 lessons. Want to learn new skills or techniques for a safe, smooth riding? Get a free 1-on-1 cycling skills lesson. Bike buddies is a personalised program that pairs you with a qualified BikeWise instructor for a free cycling skills session or cycling advice. An instructor will meet…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Breathing new life into Wimbo Park, Surry Hills

08/11/2022

Work has begun to transform Wimbo Park into a clean, green haven for Surry Hills residents and visitors. The new public space promises to be a bigger and better improvement, providing more shade from trees and open space for Sydney’s growing communities. We’ll work in stages to minimise any inconvenience. What’s new Firstly, the size. Wimbo Park has tripled in area. After the Olivia Gardens apartment building was demolished to make way for the light rail tracks, the City of Sydney worked closely with the state government to ensure this space was retained for a new and more pleasant park….

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Events

SYDNEY SEAFOOD LEGEND STEPHEN HODGES TO SHUCK FREE OYSTERS

08/11/2022

Quay Quarter Lanes Markets will launch on Wednesday November 9 at Customs House Square, Sydney, with an oyster giveaway for shoppers from 12pm. The free oysters will be hand shucked on site by Sydney seafood legend Stephen Hodges, of Fishface fame, and given to shoppers, until stocks run out. The giveaway coincides with the first day of this produce market that will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at Customs House Square on Alfred Street in Sydney. The Quay Quarter Lanes Market will feature the very best producers, providores, farmers, bakers and makers from across Sydney…

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Events

A Choral Christmas Celebration

08/11/2022

A Concert featuring the St. Mary’s Cathedral Choir and Sinfonia Australis with music by Bach, Handel and Rutter and Favourite Christmas Carols In two concerts on Friday 16 December St Mary’s Cathedral will resound with exquisite Christmas music performed by the St. Mary’s Cathedral Choir and Sinfonia Australis. With choral works by Bach, Handel and Rutter, and a feast of favourite Christmas Carols, this concert is the ideal introduction to the Christmas Season. Year after year sell-out crowds have been delighted by this traditional Christmas experience which sees the world-famous Choir, orchestra and celebrity readers offer glorious music and verse sure…

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Events, Food, What to do

PLUMER ROAD VILLAGE FAIR RETURNS TO ROSE BAY

07/11/2022

The annual Plumer Road Village Fair returns to Rose Bay on Sunday November 20, from 10am to 4pm after a 2 year hiatus due to COVID. This community street fair is one of Rose Bay’s favourite events, bringing together local retailers, speciality stalls, family-friendly activities and gourmet food at the quaint set of heritage-listed shops on the corner of Plumer Rd and O’Sullivan Rd. The day!s food will be courtesy of Plumer Road’s fabulous retailers. Fair attendees will be delighted with the assortment of food selections, ranging from French Bistro, Traditional Japanese to Middle Eastern cuisine as well as tantalising…

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Kids, What to do

Astronomy in the Park

05/11/2022

Enjoy the great outdoors and get out under the stars! Leave behind all your Earthly worries and join your hosts Jessie and Reuben on a tour through the southern night sky. Find out about the origins of our star signs, the furthest and the closest planets and how to find south once the sun has set! Come together with your family, friends, or that special someone for an unforgettable evening under the stars. This event will help you to make sense of what’s going on in the night sky. You’ll learn how to navigate using the stars, be captivated by…

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Events, Inspiration

Family Book Festival Coming to Sydney

04/11/2022

Book Fair Australia is the first multi-genre book fair in Sydney that puts Australian authors, shops and talent first. The book fair will take place on 26 & 27 November, 2022, at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. The event will feature independent and traditional authors and publishers, workshops, children’s activities, panels, cosplay, Dungeon & Dragons games, and raffles. “This event is the first of its kind. We want Aussie authors on centre stage, especially since they rarely get the spotlight in big book festivals, ” said Ivana L. Truglio, the founder and CEO of Book Fair Australia. “We hope people…

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