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Art & About Free Launch Art & About
Dates:
1 October 2009
Venue:
Hyde Park North
The 2009 Art & About launches on Thursday October 1 from 5:30pm to 8pm and anyone can come along and join the opening night festivities in Hyde Park including an Aboriginal Smoking Ceremony and announcement of the Sydney Life Photography Prize. ...
Indigenous Art Program Art & About
Dates:
1 - 25 October 2009
Venue:
Various
Free Aboriginal Art Workshops - 10 & 11 October, 11am - 4pm. Customs House Square, Alfred Street, Circular QuayBring out your own creativity at these free public workshops. Create a pair of shell-worked slippers with Esme Timbery, famous for her ...
Laneways - By George! Art & About
Dates:
1 - 25 October 2009
Venue:
8 Laneways off George Street
Discover new and unexpected worlds as you wander the hidden network of inter‐connected laneways in Sydney’s CBD. Eight exciting art installation projects not only enliven these urban spaces, they also challenge us to think about our future. Wi ...
Open Gallery Art & About
Dates:
1 - 25 October 2009
Venue:
Various
This year’s Open Gallery, Nothing Is Lost – Nothing Is Nothing – We Are Not Nothing, features 10 striking new works from Aboriginal artists living in NSW on street banner poles throughout the City. The exhibtion is presented in ass ...
Sydney Life Art & About
Dates:
1 - 25 October 2009
Venue:
Central walkway of Hyde Park North
From October 1 to 25, the central walkway of Hyde Park North becomes an outdoor gallery showcasing Sydney Life, a large format photography exhibition. One of the most popular events in Art & About, this stunning outdoor exhibition of 22 la ...
Uncover Oxford Street Art & About
Dates:
1 - 25 October 2009
Venue:
Various
Uncover Oxford Street celebrates one of Sydney’s most loved boulevards with intriguing art and performances in a vacant shop front, music from some of Sydney’s most exciting new artists, photography and jazz, gallery tours, and a chance t ...
Sugar Hit Sydney International Food Festival
Dates:
1 - 31 October 2009
Venue:
Various
Drop in for something sweet, plus a Brown Brothers dessert wine or Hennessy cognac from 9pm-11pm, daily. For the list of venues see the Sydney International Food Festival website
Darling Harbour Fiesta: Opening Night Darling Harbour Fiesta
Dates:
2 October 2009
Venue:
Darling Harbour
The party starts on the Fiesta’s opening night, with double Grammy winners and Colombian music icons Aterciopelados. Led by singer/songwriter Andre Echeverri and bass player Hector Buitrago, Aterciopelados play infectious Latin music that ...
Art & About BBQ Madness! Art & About
Dates:
3 October 2009
Venue:
Taylor Square North
Come along to the big communal BBQ in Taylor Square North with live entertainment and guest grillers. Don’t forget to make a donation to one of the friendly BGF volunteers. This event is also part of the Sydney International Food Festiva ...
BBQ Madness Sydney International Food Festival
Dates:
3 October 2009
Venue:
Various
Kick-off the first weekend of Crave and head to a BBQ near you on Saturday 3 October. Nose-to-tail barbecue with Fergus and Margot Henderson, 9am - 12pm Lang Nuong at Cabramatta with Luke Nguyen, 11am - 3pm Barbecues with a view: Australian Heri ...
Darling Harbour Fiesta: Day One Darling Harbour Fiesta
Dates:
3 October 2009
Venue:
Darling Harbour
It’s a worldwide mix on Fiesta Saturday. Exclusive to Fiesta, international special guests Bailatino from Venezuela offer some true rough edge Salsa. Sydney’s 11 piece I Like It Like That Orchestra will have you ripping up the dance ...
Sydney Morning Herald Growers' Market Sydney International Food Festival
Dates:
3 October 2009
Venue:
Pyrmont Bay Park
The well-loved Sydney Morning Herald Growers' Market kicks off the Sydney International Food Festival on October 3. Welcome in the springtime with sunshine, great coffee and fresh food from over 80 producers offering the best quality products - ...
Island Hopper Sydney Harbour Island Hopping
Dates:
3 - 4 October 2009, 10 - 11 October 2009, 17 - 18 October 2009
Venue:
Departs from Wharf 6, Circular Quay
This October, grab your friends and family and be surprised by what’s hiding on Sydney Harbour! Sydney’s iconic Harbour islands will be open to explore, discover and share, revealing Sydney’s diverse natural and cultural heri ...
Darling Harbour Fiesta: Day Two Darling Harbour Fiesta
Dates:
4 October 2009
Venue:
Darling Harbour
Dance your way through the long weekend as the 13 member Mi Tierra play modern rhythms such as salsa, meringue, mambo, bomba, cha cha and the latest Timba Cubana and Cuban singer Gonzalo Porta and the Sydney Salsa All Stars perform the Cuban & Pu ...
Darling Harbour Fiesta: Day Three Darling Harbour Fiesta
Dates:
5 October 2009
Venue:
Darling Harbour
Featuring Soul Sacrifice’s tribute concert to one of the greatest guitarists in history - Carlos Santana - at Tumbalong Park, the Fiesta’s final day puts paid to the idea of a boring Monday! The day includes the 11 highly skilled mu ...
Hats Off Dinners Sydney International Food Festival
Dates:
6 October 2009, 13 October 2009, 27 October 2009, 20 October 2009
Venue:
Various
Hats Off Dinners will be one of the highlights of the Sydney International Food Festival. Restaurants that earned a Hat Rating in the 2009 Good Food Guide will provide exclusive themed dinners, significantly different from their normal menu.&nb ...
World Chef Showcase Weekend Sydney International Food Festival
Dates:
10 - 11 October 2009
Venue:
Star City Ballroom, Pyrmont
The World Chef Showcase Weekend will excite all food lovers from professionals to serious home cooks. More than 30 local and international chefs - including Fuschia Dunlop (UK), Sebastian Bras (France), Andrea Nguyen (USA) and local favourites ...
I Heart Kings Cross Art & About
Dates:
10 - 25 October 2009
Venue:
Fitzroy Gardens
The history of Kings Cross is colourful and full of stories knitted together by its streetscapes, events and characters. The iconic and bohemian landscape of Kings Cross will be celebrated with knitting graffiti by local residents and artists ...
Good Living Showcase Dinners Sydney International Food Festival
Dates:
14 October 2009, 12 October 2009, 8 October 2009, 15 October 2009, 11 October 2009, 17 October 2009, 13 October 2009, 16 October 2009
Venue:
Various
The Sydney Morning Herald's Good Living liftout presents the Showcase Dinners. The 18 spectacular dinners offer a unique opportunity to sample food prepared by Sydney's top chefs working alongside their peers from some of the world's most innovative ...
Alexei Sayle World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
17 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
Britain’s Alexei Sayle was voted top 20 in the Channel Four (UK) 100 greatest stand ups poll. Best known to Australians for his part in The Young Ones, Alexei is back onstage for two exclusive performances for World’s Funniest Island pre ...
Festivals and Street Fairs Sydney International Food Festival
Dates:
17 October 2009, 2 - 5 October 2009, 11 October 2009, 18 October 2009, 16 October 2009, 31 October 2009, 24 October 2009, 25 October 2009
Venue:
Various
Take to the streets and explore Sydney's many food precincts, from Danks Street in Waterloo to the Festival of the Olive at Rosehill Elizabeth Farm. Plus there's a string of new community events this year in Sydney and beyond. The Australian Beer ...
Merrick & Rosso World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
17 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
Nova 96.9 breakfast stars Merrick and Rosso are one of Australia’s great comedy teams with a track record going back to 1996. Known for their syndicated radio programs, network and TV shows, standup comedy tours, DVDs and books, Merrick Watts ...
Scared Weird Little Guys World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
17 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
The Scared Weird Little Guys have worked together for more than 20 years, winning awards around the world for their unique blend of music and comedy, honed over the course of 4000 plus performances. Since forming in 1990 the duo has delighted audien ...
World's Funniest Island Day One World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
17 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
Saturday gets the laughs rolling with a breakfast smorgasbord of comedy talent on the mainstage building up to a big bang of headline acts around midday plus peak shows in the evening. Our advice - if you want to suck the island dry, get there early ...
Allah Made Me Funny World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
17 - 18 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
An African American, an Indian American and a Palestinian American lift the veil on the funny side of being Muslim in the US. Laugh hard, as they build bridges through humour and understanding. Azhar Usman plays off his American Muslim upbringing an ...
Jane Bussmann World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
17 - 18 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
Jane Bussmann from South Park, Fast Show and Brass Eye fled Britney’s Hollywood for heady Uganda, land of spies, trustafarians - and, reputedly, a sexy-peacemaker. Investigating war-criminals was an infuriating accident of this hysterical, hea ...
Live Green House Art & About
Dates:
17 - 18 October 2009, 15 - 16 October 2009
Venue:
Taylor Square North
Talk to the experts and see the latest in green architecture, technologies and art. Live Green House is an interactive urban home that offers sustainable solutions for everyone, whether they live in a house or an apartment. The installation, i ...
The Goodies World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
17 - 18 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
The Goodies are back - four years after their sell out “Still Alive” Australian tour. Hosted by The Chaser’s Andrew Hansen, the show features Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden live on stage … with Bill Oddie on screen ...
Akmal World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
18 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
Three of the hottest comics in Australia come in one hilarious package: Jimeoin, Akmal and Arj Barker Being of Arab heritage, Sydney’s Akmal will cover off issues such as Jesus, life in his home town and the rest of Australia. With ...
Arj Barker World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
18 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
Arj Barker is Dave from the HBO smash hit Flight of the Conchords. And he's has made numerous appearances on late night talk shows, including the Letterman and Conan, as well as starring in his own Comedy Central half hour special. He is a favourite ...
Heath Franklin's Chopper World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
18 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
Fittingly appearing on the site of Sydney’s own Alcatraz (Cockatoo Island used to be a prison), Heath Franklin’s brilliant comic creation Chopper is back in town for a weekend of hard labour. First seen on The Ronnie Johns Half Hour, Cho ...
Jimeoin World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
18 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
Jimeoin is one of the hottest comics of his generation. A prolific writer, he has delighted audiences all over the world with his hilarious observational style. Over the last three years Jimeoin has toured the outback as well as playing major ...
Sleek Geeks World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
18 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
The Sleek Geeks - Adam Spencer and Dr Karl Kruszelnicki - coerce comedy into science, with sledgehammer subtlety - proving you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to be funny. Join the Sleek Geeks as they take you on a fast-talking roller coas ...
Tripod World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
18 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
Scod, Yon and Gatesy are Tripod - one of the most popular and prolific comedy acts in Australia. Scod is the geeky guitar player with glasses. Gatesy sings well and wants to play guitar. Yon is shorter, weirder and wants to play guitar too - but he& ...
World's Funniest Island Day Two World's Funniest Island Comedy Festival
Dates:
18 October 2009
Venue:
Cockatoo Island, departs from Kings Street Wharf.
After a few hours overnight to catch your breath, the laughs resume at 11 am. Many of Saturday’s performers are back for more and are joined by some exclusive Sunday acts. Round out the weekend with yet more wicked humour. Exclusive Sunday act ...
Let's Do Lunch Sydney International Food Festival
Dates:
19 - 23 October 2009, 12 - 16 October 2009, 1 - 2 October 2009, 5 - 9 October 2009, 26 - 30 October 2009
Venue:
Various
Leading restaurants in Sydney and Regional New South Wales will offer a set price lunch, including a main meal and beverage. For more information visit the Sydney International Food Festival website.
Night Noodle Markets Sydney International Food Festival
Dates:
19 - 23 October 2009, 12 - 16 October 2009
Venue:
Hyde Park North
It wouldn't be springtime in Sydney without the Night Noodle Markets – an authentic Asian hawker market held over two weeks in Hyde Park North. You can enjoy a diverse program of free entertainment while dining in the early evening light ...
Markets Sydney International Food Festival
Dates:
22 October 2009, 3 October 2009, 29 October 2009, 10 October 2009
Venue:
Various
The Sydney Morning Herald Growers' Market, 3 Oct Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers and Fine Food Market, 3 Oct EQ Village Market Foodies Day, 10 Oct Hawkesbury Harvest Growers Market @ ivy, 22 & 29 Oct For times and locations please see the Sydn ...
Tea Dance Sydney Harbour Island Hopping
Dates:
22 October 2009
Venue:
Rodd Island
On 22 October, the young at heart can take a trip down memory lane and dance the time away to a seven-piece dance orchestra at Rodd Island’s remarkable dance hall. The two-hour Dances will begin at 1.30pm and 4pm. Jitterbugs can enjoy af ...
Pop-up Dinners Sydney International Food Festival
Dates:
23 October 2009, 14 October 2009, 8 October 2009, 30 October 2009, 24 October 2009, 25 October 2009, 15 October 2009
Venue:
Various
It’s the new trend – dinners in unexpected places, often just for one night. Sharpen your sense of adventure and sign up. A Portuguese Banquet, 15, 23 & 30 Oct The Long Table, 14 Oct A French-Vietnamese Feast, 8 Oct Food Blogger ...
World Dinners Sydney International Food Festival
Dates:
24 October 2009, 21 October 2009, 25 October 2009, 23 October 2009, 27 October 2009, 19 October 2009, 11 October 2009, 28 October 2009, 20 October 2009, 13 October 2009, 17 October 2009, 18 October 2009, 22 October 2009
Venue:
Various
The flavours of the world are on show throughout the Sydney International Food Festival month. But these cuisine-themed dinners will take you on a trip to often lesser-known parts of the world, from Egypt to Ancient Greece. A Southern Italian dinn ...
Let's Do Brunch Sydney International Food Festival
Dates:
24 - 25 October 2009, 17 - 18 October 2009, 31 October 2009, 10 - 11 October 2009
Venue:
Various
Leading restaurants and cafes in Sydney and Regional New South Wales will offer a special set brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. For the full list of venues and times see the Sydney International Food Festival website
Breakfast on the Bridge Breakfast on the Bridge
Dates:
25 October 2009
Venue:
Sydney Harbour Bridge
The World's Most Dazzling Picnic. The spotlight will be on Sydney as its most famous landmark is transformed into the world's most spectacular picnic venue. Get ready to pack your rug and picnic basket as the bridge deck is l ...
Danks Street Festival Art & About
Dates:
25 October 2009
Venue:
Danks Street, Waterloo
With live entertainment, fabulous food, exhibitions, markets and much more, Danks Street Festival is a much loved event on Sydney’s calendar. New for 2009 is the Live Green Kitchen, focusing on cooking with sustainable foods. It's hosted ...
Seven Bridges Walk Seven Bridges Walk
Dates:
25 October 2009
Venue:
There are seven starting points along the route.
The Seven Bridges Walk, on Sunday 25 October, is a free and active way to see the best Sydney Harbour has to offer. This community walking event takes advantage of the city’s awesome bridges, circling Sydney’s Harbour clockwise from ...
Sunday Family Lunch Sydney International Food Festival
Dates:
25 October 2009, 18 October 2009, 11 October 2009
Venue:
Various
Get family and friends around the table for a good old-fashioned Sunday lunch. For the full list of venues and times see the Sydney International Food Festival website
The Perfect Picnic Sydney Harbour Island Hopping
Dates:
25 October 2009
Venue:
Clark Island
If the idea of an afternoon hanging out with your mates on one of Sydney’s harbour islands grabs you, the Perfect Picnic is for you. Laid back beats from DJ Lady Tre will set the mood for an afternoon chilling on Clark Island. The Perfect Picn ...
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