Upcoming events
Our picks
Domestic and family violence prevention workshop for allies
Learn to play an active role in preventing and responding to domestic and family violence in this training
Martha Wainwright
Martha Wainwright is beginning again. The beguiling songwriter returns with her sixth studio album Love Will Be Reborn.
George Tjungurrayi: Pulse
A focused survey of master works by this leading Australian artist.
Green Square community barbeque
Get to know your neighbours and local services at this free monthly event.
The Makers and Shakers Market
A curated market of 130+ handmade stalls including homewares, sustainable fashion + tasty food and drinks
Bush school: Connect children to nature
Get your kids moving, creating, and thinking in a stimulating outdoor environment
Power of AI to enhance productivity and profit [webinar]
Izzy Whitelock, CEO Ma'at Collective
The Rocks Walking Tours
Discover what makes The Rocks tick on a Sydney heritage walk
Sunday 12 May
Mother's Day
Mother’s Day massage and more
On Mother’s Day, spoil your mum with pampering and bubbles
Mother’s Day spa and high tea celebration
Lavish your mum with perfect pampering and sweet treats.
‘My Mother’ A group exhibition on a theme
‘My Mother’ celebrates our mothers through the artworks of 27 artists. A diversity of media and approaches are employed.
Mother's Day High Tea at NSW Parliament
The Strangers' Restaurant at Australia's oldest Parliament
Mother's Day Special
Celebrate with a three course menu at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
Barangaroo Artisan Markets
Join us Mother's Day weekend for a fun-filled day of shopping, live music, entertainment and gourmet treats.
Audra McDonald In Concert
Broadway superstar & star of The Good Fight at the Sydney Opera House
Get messy without the clean up this Mother's Day
Have some messy fun with the family
Free small business webinars | 30 April - 25 June
Reboot
Bricks to clicks: build an online business empire [webinar]
Kelly Slessor, Ecommerce expert
Power of AI to enhance productivity and profit [webinar]
Izzy Whitelock, CEO Ma'at Collective
Retail in the age of the empowered customer [webinar]
Nancy Georges, Retail strategist
Diversity dream: creating inclusive workplaces [webinar]
Claudia Barriga-Larriviere, People & Culture Director
Customer connection: gain loyalty and drive growth [webinar]
Merlin Luck, Regional VP Salesforce
Cybersecurity serenity: calming online threats [webinar]
Cole Cornford, CEO Galah Cyber
Alternative models for business growth [webinar]
Tom Dawkins, CEO StartSomeGood
Unbreakable business: building resilience [webinar]
James MacDonald, MD Newy Tech People
Connecting the city with the country
Sydney City Farm
Sydney City Farm volunteer working bees
Help out with farm activities, from watering and weeding to planting and harvesting
Sydney City Farm new volunteer induction session
To join our volunteer team you first need to attend an induction session
Bush food discovery tour
Sample bush foods and find out what you can grow in your backyard or balcony
Growing fruit in the city workshop
Practical guidance for growing fruit trees, vines and berries in small spaces
Events and activities for all ages
Community Centres
Youth Boxing at Redfern
Free after school sports and fitness program for ages 12-16 years
Fitness class for older adults
New weekly lower impact class including strength training and aerobic exercise to improve balance and flexibility.
Gentle exercise for older adults
Improve physical flexibility and strength in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere
Hatha yoga lunchtime class
Build strength, flexibility, and connect with the breath in this free 1-hour class for all levels of experience.
Mixed Tuesday evening futsal competition
Get healthy, have fun and play futsal with friends
Mixed Tuesday lunchtime futsal competition
Get healthy, have fun and play futsal with friends and colleagues
Morning tai chi class
Balance your mind and body in this free 1-hour classes for all levels of experience.
Community workspaces at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
Join our vibrant community work spaces at Juanita Nielsen Community Centre
9 March - 24 June
Biennale of Sydney
24th Biennale of Sydney: Ten Thousand Suns at UNSW Galleries
The 24th Biennale of Sydney, ‘Ten Thousand Suns’, presents a major international contemporary art event.
Unpacking Murder: William Yang & Ellie Buttrose
William Yang in conversation with Ellie Buttrose for the 24th Biennale of Sydney.
Art After Dark: Music – Yamila
Yamila dances between electronic and analog music, tradition and experimentation.
Family Day: Thriving Environments
A disability-led Family Day with participatory artworks and performances.
Art After Dark: Music – Waakya
bringing new life to manikay, the ancestral songs of Arnhem Land, Waakya is a bold cross-cultural music collaboration
20 - 26 May
Sydney Writers' Festival
Sydney Writers' Festival Secondary School Days
Learn from some of the world's most exciting literary talents with Sydney Writers' Festival
The untold Australian story of Maus
Join us as Holocaust survivor Mark Spigelman shares how a graphic novel helped him better understand his family history.
Winning Histories – Sydney Writers' Festival
Join HCNSW & a panel of historians who will discuss the art of crafting award-winning histories & captivating narratives
Best Friends
Examine the power, influence and complexity of friendship at Sydney Writers' Festival 2024.
Lauren Groff: The Vaster Wilds
Can we adapt to save ourselves? A Sydney Writers' Festival 2024 event.
Literary Legends
Unearthing the lives and writing of Clift, Hazzard and Harrower at Sydney Writers' Festival 2024.
Retro Sydney Slide Night
Snaps and stories capturing our city’s changing face. A Sydney Writers' Festival 2024 event.
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