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CELEBRATING 21 YEARS OF MARKETS AT THE ENTERTAINMENT QUARTER

November 17, 2022

2022 marks 21 years of markets at the Entertainment Quarter. In an amazing feat of endurance, the twice-weekly market, now run by Cambridge Markets, has survived social change, recession, floods, storms and even a pandemic. Market coordinator Madelienne Anderson said she wanted to pay homage to the hundreds, if not thousands, of stallholders who have made the pilgrimage to the Entertainment Quarter over the past two decades to be a part of the market. “It is an amazing achievement to celebrate a milestone like 21 years,” Anderson said. “We are so grateful to have had the support of so…

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Events

Coogee Island Challenge

November 16, 2022

The Coogee Island Challenge is an annual ocean swim at Coogee Beach which navigates around Wedding Cake Island. For over 20 years now, Coogee Surf Life Saving Club has run the Coogee Island Challenge. This is an ocean swim event that navigates around Wedding Cake Island with the Spring Challenge in November and the Autumn Challenge in April every year. The Coogee Island Challenge continues to increase in popularity and is a vital part of the fund raising activities of the Club, where entry fees contribute to the purchase of vital lifesaving equipment required during the warmer seasons. Our registrations…

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Events, School holidays

WHERE TO GET THE BEST VIEWS OF THE DARLING HARBOUR FIREWORKS

November 15, 2022

One of the best things to do in Sydney on the weekend is grabbing a bite to eat or drink whilst sipping in the spectacular views of the Darling Harbour Fireworks. Find out all the places where you can get a front row seat… Fireworks will be going ahead subject to weather conditions. Follow updates on Facebook and Instagram Grab a front row seat at one of Darling Harbour’s best waterfront restaurants and bars at Harbourside Shopping Centre or Cockle Bay Wharf and enjoy the show with a drink in hand or while you feast on a delicous meal. It’s one of the best…

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Events, Inspiration, School holidays

A BRAND NEW CHRISTMAS MARKET FOR MARTIN PLACE LAUNCHES ON NOVEMBER 26

November 12, 2022

The centre of Sydney will come alive with festive cheer this year when the Martin Place Christmas Markets launch on November 26. The markets, supported by City of Sydney and operated by Cambridge Markets, will run until Christmas Eve in the pedestrian boulevard of Martin Place in Sydney’s central business district. It will be a mixed market offering all manner of goods from fashion, food, gifts, homewares, candles, festive products and plenty more. The markets will run on the Saturday and Sunday of November 26-27, then every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in December until Christmas Eve, from 11am-8pm. “This market…

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Events, Food

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

November 9, 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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SYDNEY SEAFOOD LEGEND STEPHEN HODGES TO SHUCK FREE OYSTERS

November 8, 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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A Choral Christmas Celebration

November 8, 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

November 7, 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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Events, Inspiration

Family Book Festival Coming to Sydney

November 4, 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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Events, Kids

The Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie – Theatre Fun for Everyone

November 4, 2022

May Gibbs’ quintessentially Australian classics have fascinated and delighted generations of children and families, introducing them to the wonder and magic of the Australian bush. In this new outdoor adaptation, the iconic Tales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie come to life for contemporary audiences. The Gumnut Babies are on a mission to see a human – but only from a distance! On their journey to the big city they meet friends and foes including Mrs Kookaburra, Mrs Fantail, Mr Lizard, Mr Frog, Mrs Snake, and, of course, Little Ragged Blossom. Can Snugglepot lead the way? Can Cuddlepie hold his nerve? Can they avoid…

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