The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week

This week, celebrate all things oysters at Narooma, play along at Sydney Comedy Festival's live game show or hit up the huge multicultural festival taking over Strathfield.
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Published on April 29, 2024
Updated on April 29, 2024
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    Sunset Session at Saint Cloche

    Thursday, May 2, 2024

    Saint Cloche, Paddington

    The Paddington art gallery is teaming up with local eatery Omeio for a casual evening of outdoor live music, deli snacks and BYO drinks.

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    Back to Black

    Thursday, April 11 - Wednesday, May 1, 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    Amy Winehouse was anything but formulaic, but the same can't be said about this by-the-numbers biopic about the British singer.

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    Robot Dreams

    Thursday, April 11 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024

    Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

    This Oscar-nominated animated gem explores love, loneliness, finding a connection and facing fate's chaos through the friendship of a dog and a robot.

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    The Fall Guy

    Wednesday, April 24 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    Ryan Gosling is at his most charming — including while batting around screwball banter with Emily Blunt — in this dynamic action/rom-com ode to stunt performers.

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    Raclette Supper at Handpicked Wines

    Wednesday, April 10 - Saturday, August 31, 2024

    Handpicked Cellar Door, Sydney

    Cosy up with some melted cheese and bold wines this winter.

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    Abigail

    Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    The directors of 'Ready or Not' turn their attention to monster movies in this deliciously entertaining heist-meets-vampire flick.

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    Challengers

    Thursday, April 18 - Wednesday, May 8, 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    For 'Call Me By Your Name' director Luca Guadagnino, Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist star in a smash of a tennis- and love triangle-fuelled drama.

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    Lunch with Chef Nobu Matsuhisa

    Saturday, May 4, 2024

    Nobu Sydney, Barangaroo

    Book in for an unforgettable dining experience with the pioneering chef when he visits Sydney in May.

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    Tokyo Confidential Takeover at Rekodo

    Wednesday, May 1, 2024

    Rekodo Restaurant & Vinyl Bar, Barangaroo

    The one-night-only pop-up brings classy house party vibes and elegant Japanese cocktails to one of the city's stellar listening bars.

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    Late Night with the Devil

    Thursday, April 11 - Wednesday, May 1, 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    Led by a hypnotic David Dastmalchian as a talk-show host, this found-footage standout set in the 70s is an Aussie horror delight.

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    Civil War

    Thursday, April 11 - Wednesday, May 1, 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    Author-turned-filmmaker Alex Garland adds another unforgettable movie to his directorial resume, diving into a divided America with Kirsten Dunst playing a war photojournalist.

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    Bottomless Bao at TIVA

    Wednesday, April 10, 2024

    Tiva, Sydney

    This underground lounge in Sydney's CBD is hosting a weekly night of bottomless bao and prawn crackers every Wednesday.

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    Central Coast Creative Spaces — Grace Agnes Art

    Monday, April 1 - Friday, June 28, 2024

    The Village Green, Toukley

    This Central Coast native artist is setting up in a gallery space for three months of workshops and events for all kinds of creativity.

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    All-You-Can-Eat Charcoal Chicken

    Saturday, April 13 - Sunday, December 29, 2024

    Henrietta Charcoal Chicken, Surry Hills

    Featuring hot chicks, crispy chips, creamy toum, fattoush salad, Henrietta’s signature hummus, and pickles.

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    Maroubra Beach Markets

    Sunday, May 5, 2024

    Broadarrow Reserve, Maroubra

    A new market is launching in Maroubra and will happen on the first Sunday of every month.

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    PADDO(collective) Live Music Week

    Wednesday, May 1 - Sunday, May 5, 2024

    Various Paddington venues

    For five days you'll find live music and dining deals across some of Paddington's most popular venues.

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    Beau Artist Series

    Friday, April 12 - Sunday, October 13, 2024

    Beau, Surry Hills

    Art meets cuisine at this immersive artistic experience that brings creativity to the table.

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    Now & Then x Grey Goose 80s Nights

    Tuesday, April 2 - Tuesday, April 30, 2024

    Now & Then, Sydney

    Catch the series of 80s-themed nights every Tuesday in April.

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    Cherry Bomb at Goros

    Wednesday, April 3 - Saturday, May 18, 2024

    Goros, Surry Hills

    Get ready for a six-week Sakura Festival celebration in Surry Hills.

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    Nico Bottomless Lunches

    Saturday, April 6, 2024

    Nico, Cammeray

    Enjoy an Italian-filled feast with endless booze.

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    Once Upon a Time: Chapter Five

    Tuesday, April 16 - Saturday, August 10, 2024

    Nel Restaurant, Sydney

    NEL's 11-course Disney-themed degustation is back for 2024, this time featuring dishes inspired by 'Frozen' and 'The Jungle Book'.

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    Monster Fest Weekender: Slasher Edition

    Friday, May 3 - Sunday, May 5, 2024

    Event Cinemas George Street, Sydney

    Of course this three-day festival at Event Cinemas George Street includes 'Nightmare on Elm Street' and 'Friday the 13th' flicks — and a 'Sleepaway Camp' marathon.

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    Endless Celebrations at House Made Hospitality

    Monday, March 11 - Saturday, August 31, 2024

    Various House Made Hospitality venues, Sydney

    You can make any meal bottomless at Grana, Lana, Martinez, Promenade and Easy Tiger until the end of April.

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    Fantastic Film Festival Australia

    Wednesday, April 17 - Friday, May 10, 2024

    Ritz Cinema, Randwick

    As well as a nude screening of 'The Naked Gun', this year's festival includes a Ryan Corr-starring monster movie and a 15th-anniversary session of 'Enter the Void'.

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    Ten Thousand Suns: 24th Biennale of Sydney

    Saturday, March 9 - Monday, June 10, 2024

    Various locations across Sydney

    More than 400-plus works are on display, created by 96 artists and collectives, at Sydney's biennial citywide art celebration.

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    Green Square Markets

    Saturday, March 30, 2024

    Green Square Library, Zetland

    Fresh produce, baked goods and artisan delights are coming to Green Square every Saturday.

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    Kubrick: A Complete Retrospective

    Thursday, April 25, 2024, Thursday, May 2, 2024 and Thursday, May 9, 2024 

    Ritz Cinema, Randwick

    This cinematic celebration of a movie master is screening all 13 of the filmmaker's features, starting with 'Fear and Desire' and ending with 'Eyes Wide Shut'.

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    Not on Your Rider: Sydney Comedy Festival

    Sunday, May 5, 2024

    Factory Theatre, Marrickville

    This music game show takes place live, featuring different musicians each time — and you can play along.

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    A Blueprint for Ruins

    Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - Sunday, May 12, 2024

    White Rabbit Gallery, Chippendale

    White Rabbit Gallery's latest stunning exhibition explores forgotten humanity in hyper-modern cities.

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    & Juliet

    Tuesday, February 27 - Sunday, June 2, 2024

    Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star, Sydney

    This Olivier Award-winning Shakespeare-meets-pop musical is spinning its alternative take on 'Romeo and Juliet' in Sydney.

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    Grease

    Sunday, March 24 - Sunday, May 26, 2024

    Capitol Theatre Sydney, Haymarket

    It's electrifying: the 50s-set, five-decade-old show has scored a brand-new stage production.

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    Narooma Oyster Festival

    Friday, May 3 - Saturday, May 4, 2024

    Quota Park, Narooma

    If you're a fan of all-things oysters, then this South Coast NSW celebration is for you.

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    Strathfield Festival

    Thursday, May 2 - Saturday, May 4, 2024

    Strathfield Square, Strathfield

    Celebrate the diverse community of Western Sydney with three nights of multicultural food and entertainment in Strathfield this May.

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    IRONMAN Australia Port Macquarie

    Sunday, May 5, 2024

    Clarence Street, Port Macquarie NSW

    Swim, cycle and run — or watch the experts do it.

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    Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs

    Saturday, November 18, 2023 - Sunday, May 19, 2024

    Australian Museum, Darlinghurst

    Explore the life of one of Egypt's longest reigning rulers at this exhibition exclusive to the Australian Museum.

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    Tidal Kin: Stories from the Pacific

    Saturday, October 7, 2023 - Monday, October 7, 2024

    Chau Chak Wing Museum, Camperdown

    The new free exhibit showcases a largely overlooked period of history through a mix of visual markers and audio recordings.

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    $2 Tacos

    Tuesday, December 18, 2018

    El Camino Cantina The Rocks and Manly, Manly

    Sydney's Tex-Mex bars are slinging cheap tacos one night a week.

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    Stargazing Tour with an Astrophysicist

    Friday, February 26, 2021

    Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, Wentworth Falls

    Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.

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