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Celebrate the new season with Cambridge Markets with the return of the Watsons Bay Spring Market

September 5, 2024

Get ready to enjoy one of the Eastern Suburbs’ most beloved events – the Watsons Bay Spring Market is back! On Sunday, September 15th, from 10am to 4pm, Robertson Park will be transformed into a bustling marketplace right on the stunning Sydney Harbour foreshore. With more than 150 stallholders, this year’s spring market promises a vibrant day of shopping, eating, and community fun. Local small businesses will showcase an eclectic mix of artisan products, from high-end designer fashion, menswear, homewares, and ceramics, to beautiful jewellery and fresh produce. Whether you’re after unique pieces or everyday essentials, this market has something…

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Community, Events

The Stinkwater 24 Film Festival: A 24-Hour Filmmaking Challenge Like No Other

September 5, 2024

Attention filmmakers, storytellers, and creative minds! The Stinkwater24 Film Festival is back, and you’re invited to participate in this thrilling 24-hour filmmaking challenge from Friday, September 13th, to Sunday, September 15th, 2024. This is your chance to create a short film under intense time pressure, showcase your talent, and compete for prestigious awards, including a $1,000 Grand Prize. Event Schedule: Friday, September 13th – Kick-Off! 6:00 PM: Registrations Close & Festival Brief Released Join us upstairs at the Ritz Cinema to receive your Team Bag, which contains all the essentials to get started. The brief will also be emailed to…

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Events

Junkyard Beats presents ELEMENTS

September 3, 2024

Junkyard Beats returns to the Sydney Fringe Festival with ELEMENTS! Prepare for an explosive mix of rhythm, comedy and circus as junk transform into musical instruments! Junkyard Beats returns to the Sydney Fringe Festival with their electrifying new show: ELEMENTS! After winning the Critic’s Pick Award in 2018, they’re back to blow your mind with a performance that redefines rhythm, comedy, and circus. Prepare for an explosive collision of sounds, sights, and sensations that’ll have you on the edge of your seat! Junkyard Beats transforms everyday objects into extraordinary instruments, creating music and magic from the most unexpected sources. The…

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Community, Events

Waverley Presents: Authors at the Pavilion this Spring

September 2, 2024

This Spring, the Bondi Pavilion is are excited to present a series of exclusive book launches with fabulous authors, in partnership with Gertrude and Alice Bookstore Café. Find out more about each of the events and links to sign up. 10 September, Markus Zusak: Three Wild Dogs and the Truth Markus Zusak is the international bestselling author of six novels, including The Messenger, Bridge of Clay, and The Book Thief – one of the most loved books of the twenty-first century and a New York Times bestseller for more than a decade. Join the remarkable Markus Zusak in conversation with interviewer, presenter and lover of…

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Events, What to do

New weekly street festival announces fresh lineup to keep The Spot buzzing

August 31, 2024

Randwick’s newest family-friendly street dining festival, Spot On, returns every till  Thursday 28 October 2024, sporting a fresh lineup of entertainers to keep The Spot buzzing. After last week’s successful launch, Randwick City Council will again close St Pauls Street in front of the Ritz Cinema, making it pedestrian-friendly and allowing local restaurants to take over the street for another evening of alfresco dining and live entertainment. This week, the Maxi Signori Duo will entertain diners with their exciting blend of Latin sounds, soul, blues and folk, followed by a lively performance by up-and-coming indie-pop artist, Will Baker. Funded through…

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Events, Family, What to do

7 Free Father’s Day Activities in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs

August 27, 2024

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking to make it special without breaking the bank, you’re in the right place! The Eastern Suburbs of Sydney offer a plethora of free activities that will help you celebrate and create wonderful memories with Dad. From scenic walks to cultural experiences, here are seven fantastic free activities to consider: 1. Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk Kickstart Father’s Day with a refreshing morning stroll along one of Sydney’s most iconic coastal tracks. The Bondi to Coogee walk spans about 6 kilometers, offering breathtaking views of the ocean, cliffs, and bays….

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Events, Food, Inspiration

Where to celebrate Father’s Day in The Rocks, Darling Harbour & Barangaroo

August 24, 2024

Celebrate Father’s Day this Sunday, 1st September, with a day your dad will never forget. Whether he’s a foodie, a fan of unique experiences, or just loves to be spoiled, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, and Barangaroo have everything you need to make him feel extra special. From mouth-watering dining specials to one-of-a-kind gifts, these iconic Sydney locations offer a perfect blend of culinary delights and thoughtful surprises tailored to every type of dad. Make this Father’s Day a day to remember by exploring all that these vibrant destinations have to offer! Darling Harbour Darling Harbour always delivers the best family-friendly…

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Events

Cicada at Sydney Theatre Company

August 23, 2024

Sydney Theatre Company presents this new adaptation of master-storyteller Shaun Tan’s much-loved CICADA, brought to life in a stunning puppet show created by one of Australia’s premier children’s theatre companies – Barking Gecko Theatre. Cicada spends his days dutifully working away in a grey office. Overlooked by his superiors and overworked by his colleagues, he is getting very close to the end of his tether. But one day, looking out over the city from the rooftop of his office building, Cicada has an epiphany. A small story of epic proportions and winner of the Children’s Book Council Award for Best…

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Events

Open House at NSW Parliament

August 22, 2024

Join the Sydney community for a day of festivities to mark the Bicentenary of the NSW Legislative Council (the Upper House)  ​​— 200 years to the day of the Council’s first ever meeting.  Register here:  www.eventbrite.com.au ​ WHAT’S ON – PROGR​AM Come and explore Australia’s oldest public building and see Parliament House in all its architect​ural glory following its recent restoration —​ including spaces not usually open to the public. There’s something for everyone to enjoy – live music, guided tours, historical re-enactments, exhibitions, art, children​’s activities, delicious food and more!​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​Time ​​Event/Activity​ ​9:30am ​Welcome to Country Location: Forecourt ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ALL D​AY​​​​​​…

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Events, School holidays

Welcome the warmer weather with Taronga’s open-air Harbour View Cinema

August 21, 2024

Taronga is excited to announce their sold-out Harbour View Cinema is returning this October long weekend! With four family-favourite films on show from Thursday to Sunday, you’d be crazy not to take the kids down to the Zoo for a ‘wild’ night out. Bring your picnic rugs and blankets and enjoy a night under the stars, surrounded by wildlife and overlooking spectacular Sydney Harbour.  Thursday is your night to Let it Go with everyone’s favourites Olaf and Elsa (Dress ups are encouraged!), or spend your Friday night at the Museum of Natural History with Night at the Museum. Accompany Nemo…

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