Sydney will be a shopping mecca this August, not just because some of the city’s best shops are gearing up for Afterpay Day (August 15—18), but several big sales events are happening around town that you should be aware of. Whether you want to save on fashion, score a free Dyson Airwrap, or sample a … Read more
Sydney Observatory will celebrate Australia’s First Nations during the seven-day Sydney Science Festival with Celestial Emu, a riveting new short film pulled together by director Olivia Costa with help from Gamilaroi astrophysicist Karlie Noon and dancer Daniel Mateo. Organised in collaboration with the Powerhouse Museum, the film will be accompanied by a guided sky tour … Read more
Some of Sydney’s most reliable hospitality stars have come together to open a new modern Italian restaurant and wine bar in Redfern. ATTENZIONE! Food & Wine is the latest venture from Felix Colman, Toby Stansfield, Toby Davis and Dexter Kim, pitched as a European-style wine bar, reflecting the world-building swagger of the Mediterranean’s finest enotecas. … Read more
Returning to Sydney after a successful run in 2022, Bell Shakespeare brings its In A Nutshell series to The Neilsen Nutshell in the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct. The production company’s latest work, titled The Poetry of Violence, will examine Shakespeare’s depictions of violence with an ensemble cast performing scenes and speeches from pivotal productions like … Read more
Although it sat gathering dust for nearly a decade, Darling Harbour’s iconic vintage carousel—only the second-oldest in Australia—has reopened with the harbourside area’s Olympics live site. The highly ornate fairground carousel is a small piece of heritage-listed beauty in that part of Sydney, adding a tremendous amount of character to the site, which is set … Read more
Producers Michael Cassel and Eva Price are bringing New York’s irreverent, Celine Dion-themed Titanique to Sydney this September. The much-lauded production will play at Surry Hills’ intimate The Grand Electric on Cleveland Street, just a short walk from Central Station. Considering it’s fast becoming the world’s hottest musical, this Titanic-inspired production could not arrive at a … Read more
Despite several false starts, it’s looking like the Sydney metro line is either a few weeks—or a few months—away from its first trial run. And with it, some brand new developments built to push this city further as a world-class destination for lifestyle, shopping, tourism, and events. One such development that we’ve been keeping a … Read more
Paski Vineria Poplare, one of the best Italian restaurants and wine bars in Darlinghurst, has launched a new monthly dinner series called ‘Lunedi Regionale,’ dedicated to exploring the diversity of Italy’s regional cuisines. From Lazio to Sicily, Paski’s kitchen will become a nomadic showcase of the world’s most famous boot once a month until early … Read more
Over the next two days, Sydneysiders can witness a rare celestial event, atoning for the weather with a dazzling display of distant meteors going about their business. A double meteor shower has been visible for the past few days, with tonight (July 30) and tomorrow (July 31) being the final chances for anyone in Sydney … Read more
Opera Australia has today confirmed that long-running musical Guys & Dolls will be coming to Sydney’s picturesque Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour in 2025. It appears Opera Australia enjoys the curious cross-section of vintage Manhattan and Sydney Harbour, with Guys & Dolls set to bring a bit of 1950’s New York City glamour to the … Read more
