bondi Archives

Un Poco de Music with Victor Valdes

October 17, 2023

Grab your Sombrero and get set for an enchanting musical adventure through Mexico and beyond with the acclaimed virtuoso harpist Victor Valdes. Valdes’ powerful, compelling voice and passion for storytelling will transport young and old alike, on a joyous journey through the many emotions of Mexico and the Latin American musical landscape. One of Australia’s leading world music artists, Valdes has redefined the harp as a solo and lead instrument and is a walking encyclopaedia of Latin music past and present. Awarded “Distinguished Mexican” by the government of Mexico and by the Institute of Mexicans Abroad, for his successful career…

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Events

Sunset Cinema Bondi

October 2, 2023

Bean bags, popcorn and the best summer movies, all under the stars at Australia’s most iconic beach! Get ready for 6 weeks of iconic outdoor cinema experiences in the Pav’s Dolphin Court from 16 November to 23 December. A key fixture of the Australian summer events program for over a decade, Sunset Cinema is bringing a signature mix of new release blockbusters, all-time classics and family favourites from under the stars. With delicious movie snacks, a fully stocked bar, and plenty of seating options and most importantly – good times! Movies Get ready for some of this summer’s biggest new…

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Events, School holidays

Junkyard Beats: The Box Show

October 1, 2023

Get ready for the most sustainable fun you’ve ever had. In the hands of Junkyard Beats, ordinary household items are transformed into extraordinary musical instruments and unwanted junk comes alive in exciting and surprising ways! The Box Show excites the imagination of children and adults alike. We follow four characters during their daily activities in a world made of cardboard boxes and junk. The contents of an abandoned kitchen and wheelie bins become the greatest drum set in the world; plastic bags are an amazing musical instrument and the human body becomes a unique sound machine. Tag along for a…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Victoria MacKinlay

September 11, 2023

I’m a children’s author whose books have been shortlisted in CBCA and Speech Pathology Awards and featured on the TODAY show and The Guardian. One of my books was illustrated by Beth Harvey, who’s the animation director on Bluey. My most well-known book is the tale of my grandfather who grew up with a pet lion. Last Thursday 7th September, to celebrate International Literacy Day, I was invited by SeeBeyondBorders to be on an author panel to raise awareness of the importance of children’s literacy and raise funds for children in Cambodia. If you’re in a position to donate to…

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Events, Inspiration, What to do

Festival of the Winds 2023 v2

September 9, 2023

Come along and help us celebrate one of Sydney’s most colourful festivals Who would have known back in 1978, when a group of wind energy champions decided to run a kite festival on Bondi Beach, that the Festival of the Winds would be born and end up as one of the biggest and most loved kites flying festivals in the world! In 1978, Glebe local and Sydney University student, John Silk’s interest in wind energy led to his fascination and love of kite making and flying. John, along with several of his friends, decided that it would be great to…

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Events, Inspiration, What to do

Festival of the Winds 2023

September 8, 2023

Come along and help us celebrate one of Sydney’s most colourful festivals Who would have known back in 1978, when a group of wind energy champions decided to run a kite festival on Bondi Beach, that the Festival of the Winds would be born and end up as one of the biggest and most loved kites flying festivals in the world! In 1978, Glebe local and Sydney University student, John Silk’s interest in wind energy led to his fascination and love of kite making and flying. John, along with several of his friends, decided that it would be great to…

by jay

Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Sophie Morgan

September 4, 2023

My name is Sophie Morgan and I moved to Bondi in November 1999. I have volunteered at North bondi surf club since 2001. I finished my 10 years of patrol two days before my second child was born! I taught bronze medallion for 8 years, started the weekly beach biathlon, drove the IRB, organised the parties and competed mainly on the surf ski. It was my community and life outside work and before I had children. Then I had to give up my job as export manager at Running Bare as I couldn’t travel when I had a baby so…

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Inspiration, What to do

National manga event to take over local QBD Books store this September

August 18, 2023

National retailer QBD Books is bringing its inaugural Mini-Con to Bondi, showcasing the booming ‘manga’ genre of books, comics and graphic novels, which has surged in popularity in the last five years. Mini-Con is a free event that draws inspiration from the popular Oz Comic-Con and Supanova conventions – which centre on manga, anime, cosplay, and video games – and aims to bring a convention feel to regional consumers, who may not always be able to access these predominantly city-based events. Running in special pop-up locations in Westfield Bondi Junction from Thursday 7 September to Sunday 10 September, Mini-Con will…

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Events, Food

Taste in the City

August 14, 2023

Sydney’s most loved food, wine and lifestyle festival is popping up at the Pav during Father’s Day weekend. Grab a seat at the Celebrity Chefs Kitchen Led by Colin Fassnidge, Mindy Woods & Jason Roberts – the trio will take you through your paces, cooking up delicious meals that can be replicated at home. Get back to foodie basics at the inaugural outdoor Fire Kitchen Led by Adam Roberts – a true fire master – alongside, chefs Colin Fassnidge & Jason Roberts, expect delicious meats and vegetables cooked up over an open flame in the great outdoors. Women In Australian…

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Events, Inspiration

CITY2SURF JUST WEEKS AWAY

July 23, 2023

The world’s largest fun run will return to the streets of Sydney on Sunday 13 August, with the 2023 event now just a few weeks away. With just weeks left until tens of thousands of runners will take to the world-famous 14km course between the CBD and Bondi Beach now is the perfect time to sign up and start training. Over 50,000 runners have already committed to being on the start line in August, with great support for the 2023 event. Martin Mashford, Regional Director for The IRONMAN Group Oceania, organisers of the City2Surf, is encouraging runners of all abilities…

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