Ben Hansen

Ben Hansen is the Junior Editor at Concrete Playground. Ben is Sydney's biggest advocate — a passionate supporter of the city's hospitality and art scenes. You can catch him sipping a negroni at your local bar, barracking for the Eels at CommBank Stadium or on your radio as host of FBi Radio's Mornings every Wednesday.

Favourite restaurant in Sydney: Baba's Place. Minimal-intervention wines, inventive eats, great tunes, friendly staff and a love for all things suburban, all hidden in a Marrickville warehouse. What more could you want?

Event
Deus Cafe Another Day in Paradise Seafood Takeover

Sat, 12 Feb, 2022
Deus Cafe, Camperdown

Deus Cafe and chef Manny Paraiso are putting on a seafood extravaganza for one night.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Messina Margaritas and Tostadas Bar

Multiple single dates
Harbord Beach Hotel, Freshwater

The Harbord Hotel and Gelato Messina have come together to create three summer-ready margaritas — served alongside lobster and crispy prawn tostadas.

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News
Josh and Julie Niland's New Fish Butchery Is Now Open in Waterloo

The second iteration of Fish Butchery is here with dry-aged and raw seafood, inventive takeaway items and a focus on sustainability.

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Restaurant Hubert Is Now Open for Lunch with Live Jazz Every Saturday

Start your weekend right with French wine, live jazz and caviar service.

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News
Splendour in the Grass Has Announced Sideshows for More Than 20 International Artists

Get ready for headline shows from Liam Gallagher, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Jack Harlow, Jungle and Orville Peck.

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Event
Naminapu Maymuru-White: Milngiyawuy, The River of Heaven and Earth

Thu, 3 Feb - Sat, 12 Mar 2022
Sullivan+Strumpf, Zetland

Catch the first major solo exhibition of this acclaimed Yolŋu artist since 2007.

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Lana Lunches

Thu, 10 Feb - Fri, 11 Feb 2022
Hinchcliff House, Sydney

Hinchcliff House's Italian restaurant Lana is now running more affordable mid-week lunches.

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Event
Powerhouse Late 2022

Wed, 7 Sep, 2022
Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo

Catch free talks, musical performances, food stalls and exhibitions alongside a pop-up bar at the Powerhouse Museum after dark.

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News
Acclaimed Pastry Chef Anna Polyviou Is Opening Her First Store in Marrickville

The finer details about the shop are yet to be revealed, but the Marrickville venue is tipped to open around Easter this year.

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Event
Free-kin Weekends at The Factory Theatre

Sun, 6 Mar, 2022
Factory Theatre, Marrickville

You'll find bands, brews and barbecue at The Factory Theatre every Sunday.

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News
The Giant Dwarf Theatre in Surry Hills Has Officially Closed Down

After closing during Sydney's last lockdown, the beloved venue will not reopen.

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News
Beloved Sydney Pub and Live Music Venue The Lansdowne Will Close in April

In devastating news, Mary's has ended its lease with the iconic venue following a decision by the landlords to close the upstairs gig room.

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Event
Butter Lunar New Year

Tue, 1 Feb - Mon, 28 Feb 2022
Various Sydney venues and online, Sydney

Butter has launched a limited-time Impossible beef noodle soup and a line of merch to celebrate the Year of the Tiger.

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News
Virgin Is Bringing Back Its Boozy Pride Flights with Drag, DJs and Bottomless Drinks for Mardi Gras

After first taking off in 2021, Virgin's Sydney-bound pride flights will depart from both Brisbane and Melbourne — just in time for the last weekend of Mardi Gras.

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Event
Lotus Dining Group x Tokyo Lamington Year of the Tiger Lamingtons

Sat, 29 Jan - Sun, 13 Feb 2022
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with three limited-time lamington creations.

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Bar
Backyard at The Alex

35 Henderson Road, Alexandria

This iconic Sydney pub returns with an expansive beer garden.

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News
Airbnb Has Revealed Its Most-Liked Homes of 2021 If You're Looking to Book an Enviable Getaway

Check out the most idyllic stays from across the globe.

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Event
Kensington Street Chinese New Year

Tue, 1 Feb - Tue, 15 Feb 2022
Kensington Street, Chippendale

Dine while dragon dancers take to spice alley and get special meal deals at this Chinese New Year celebration.

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Event
Summer Streets

Multiple single dates
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

Inner-city streets across Redfern, Glebe and Darlinghurst will be shut to make room for COVID-safe al fresco dining spaces throughout summer.

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Event
Nature Illuminated

Tue, 11 Jan - Thu, 31 Mar 2022
Chinese Garden of Friendship, Darling Harbour

Experience the Chinese Gardens of Friendship like never before with this immersive light show.

Buy Tickets

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