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Queenie van de Zandt in BLUE: The Songs of Joni Mitchell at Bondi Pavilion

February 22, 2024

Settle in for a treat and be transported to Woodstock as Queenie van de Zandt, with her live band, performs the spellbinding show, BLUE: The Songs of Joni Mitchell. Australian cabaret chanteuse and musical theatre star Queenie van de Zandt, renowned for her artful storytelling and raw, emotive vocals, takes us on a sonic journey in BLUE, through the songs, stories and art of this musical legend. Affectionately reinterpreting Mitchell’s music, Queenie reveals the intimate stories behind Joni’s haunting songs such as A Case of You, River and Little Green from her iconic album, BLUE (one of Rolling Stone’s greatest…

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Australian folk jazz trio, Elixir, performing at Bondi Pavilion

February 20, 2024

Australian folk jazz trio, Elixir, have well and truly established themselves as a creative favourite on the Australian music scene. Featuring the ethereal voice of Katie Noonan and in collaboration with renowned Australian poet and cartoonist Michael Leunig, Elixir perform their new acclaimed album, ‘A Small Shy Truth’. The Elixir band also includes phenomenal jazz musicians Zac Hurren on saxophones and Ben Hauptmann on guitar, who, with input from some of Australia’s finest composers (such as Iain Grandage, Joe Chindamo and Steve Newcomb), give musical life to the philosophical musings of Leunig. This intimate night of original songs full of…

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Sydney Streets on Stanley Street

February 18, 2024

Stanley street is transforming the village high streets into spaces for walking, shopping and dining. Traffic is stopping on Stanley Street for a day of fun for the whole family. Businesses will be bringing their best – enjoy offers, pop-ups, activations and more. Expect festival vibes along the street with plenty of live music, entertainers, kids acitvities and alfresco dining. Remember to use #SydneyStreets and show us how you celebrate your ‘hood. Program For the kids 11am-4pm Circus Playground 11am-4pm Face Painting 11am-4pm Rosette Workshop Roving entertainment 11am-2pm The Seagulls 11:30am-2:30pm Dragon Stilts 12:30pm-3:30pm Sally Bubbles 1pm-4pm Style Police 1:30pm-4:30pm…

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ALICE IN WONDERLAND Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

February 18, 2024

This Easter school holiday, experience an adventure like no other as Lewis Carroll’s absurd & wickedly clever classic ALICE IN WONDERLAND is brought to life in Glenn Elston’s acclaimed production in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney 13 to 28 April. Meet your favourite assortment of curious characters; the skittish, constantly late White Rabbit, the Dodo and other birds who love a sing-along, the Duchess and her crazy cook, the Cheshire Cat who will leave you with a grin and Humpty Dumpty on his way to meet Tweedledum and Tweedledee. You can’t miss the silliness as the Mad Hatter arrives with the…

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Europa! Europa Film Festival in Randwick Ritz

February 17, 2024

Having scoured the globe for European cinematic gems, Europa! Europa 2024 presents a handpicked selection of entertaining, heartfelt, and thought-provoking films from compelling storytellers and new cinematic voices. Featuring 47 films from 28 countries, Europa! Europa celebrates the world’s best new European films over three jam-packed weeks filled with prestige European cinema and entertaining Australian premiere screenings. OPENING NIGHT AND CENTREPIECE GALA SCREENING In The Promised Land, Europa’s opening night screening and Denmark’s submission to the Academy Awards, viewers are transported to 1755 Denmark, where the impoverished soldier Ludvig Kahlen, played by Mads Mikkelsen, embarks on a quest to colonize the…

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SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR TO HEADLINE BONDI BEACH PARTY

February 14, 2024

Someone call Bondi Rescue, there’s been a murder on the dancefloor! British pop icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor has been announced as headline performer of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras’ Bondi Beach Party on Saturday 24 February 2024. Known for her electrifying blend of disco pop and electronica, Ellis-Bextor will bring her distinctive sound to the iconic sands of Bondi Beach, joining a stellar line-up of international and local artists. Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s career, spanning over two decades, is not only marked by her unforgettable hits like Murder on the Dancefloor, Heartbreak (Make Me A Dancer), and Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love)…

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THE RUN CLUB AT THE ROCKS

February 11, 2024

Train and get fit while exploring The Rocks. It’s a win-win! Are you an experienced runner looking for some extra oomph? Or are you completely new to running and wanting to improve your fitness? We are proud to introduce the The Run Club at The Rocks: a free weekly running and activity session designed to improve your fitness, no matter your level. Presented in conjunction with Active Live, experienced trainers will deliver a challenging and exciting fitness program for all levels, absolutely free! FAQs Is The Run Club at The Rocks free? Yes, The Run Club at The Rocks is a free event….

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Below Sea Level – Glenn Duffus at the Bayview

February 8, 2024

Below Sea Level showcases stunning water photography created by Glenn Duffus, a local artist with over 30 years of experience. With water levels rising four millimetres each decade, Glenn set out to capture and document the sea level rise, swimming with his water camera at dawn and dusk in Sydney Harbour. The La Perouse Museum invited Glenn to exhibit in the Bayview Gallery as here on the Headland we’re surrounded by the ocean. His images invite us to change our perspective and see things in a new light, to appreciate the current sea level, and to enjoy the environment around…

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Lunchtime Concerts at the Pav: The Cassettes

February 4, 2024

Let the Cassettes hit rewind and take you to the analogue era. For the past decade, The Cassettes have been curating the soundtrack to Sydney’s most unforgettable nights out. With the best of blues, soul, rock ‘n’ roll, and a fresh take on your favourite classic pop tracks, The Cassettes are not your average band. Alternating seamlessly between styles with grit and grace, The Cassettes are versatile, polished and a really good time! Hit play on the first Lunchtime Concert at the Pav for 2024 and come on down to the High Tide room for a fabulous hour of music and…

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Spotlight Prowl for Families

February 3, 2024

Dusk is a wonderful time to spot animals in Centennial Parklands. The Park is home to a variety of nocturnal creatures, from brushtail possums, microbats, and tawny frogmouths to one of Sydney’s largest colonies of grey-headed flying-foxes. Join our experienced Rangers for a fascinating and surprising spotlight walk to see how the Park transforms when the sun goes down. Meeting point: Robertson Road Gates What to bring: Enclosed & comfortable shoes Warm clothing – it gets cold after dark! Torch Camera (no flash) Waterproof clothing in case of wet conditions, the walks run rain or shine A sense of adventure PLEASE…

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