The Very Best of Sydney in 2013

Concrete Playground's shortlist of the best places, experiences and events in this fine city.

The Ten Best Wine Bars In Sydney

Concrete Playground's guide to the best places to grab a glass of wine in this fine city.

Win Season One of Call Me Fitz on DVD

After years of womanising and substance abusing, Fitz is on the hunt for his long-lost conscience.

Win a Double Pass to see The Dictator

Sacha Baron Cohen's newest creation is on a mission to safeguard his beloved (oppressed) nation from the clutches of democracy.

India’s ‘Hugging Saint’ Visits Australia

'Amma' drew thousands last week during her Australian stop on her humanitarian hug campaign.

The Concrete Playground Hot List

The very best of what's happening in Sydney this week.

Tourists Steal a Penguin From Sea World Australia

In a hazy, bizarre night, three allegedly intoxicated tourists broke into Sea World Australia, leaving with fairy penguin Dirk.

Just The Wax Ma’am: Madame Tussauds Arrives in Sydney

Sing with Gaga, dance with MJ, give Monroe a kiss and have it out with the PM as Madame Tussauds' eerily lifelike statues arrive at Darling Harbour.

The Ten Best Things to do this ANZAC Day

From dawn 'til dusk and beyond, get in on ANZAC Day two-up, biscuits, comedy, ghetto handball and booze.

Win a Double Pass to see Comedian Jim Breuer

Jim Breuer's Australian tour is set to be a knee-slapping good time.

Win a Double Pass to see Safe

Win one of ten double passes to see breakneck speed crime thriller Safe.

Julian Assange Interviews Hezbollah Leader on his New Chat Show

Julian Assange, of WikiLeaks fame, premiered his talk show on RT this past Tuesday.

Sydney’s Best Vegetarian Restaurants

Vegetarians no longer have to sift through meat-filled menus. Check out Sydney's top vego restaurants.

Fire Ravages the Abercrombie Hotel

Emergency services were alerted to a 'suspicious' fire at the corner of Broadway and Abercrombie Streets just before 3am today.

The Concrete Playground Hot List

The very best of what's happening in Sydney this week.

The Ten Best Bookstores in Brisbane

Concrete Playground meets NYC choreographer Miguel Gutierrez

CP sits down with NYC choreographer Miguel Gutierrez to discuss his CarriageWorks collaboration with the Fondue Set.

Brisbane’s Underground Bike Polo Scene

Underground bike polo (think bicycles, not horses) is gaining popularity in Brisbane and beyond.

How to Find a Week’s Worth of Night Art in Sydney

In our city there are enough institutions, exhibitions and installations to fill a week's worth of evening art excursions.

Ice Cream Truck Supports Marriage Equality

The Ice Cream Truck of Love will hand out free scoops in support of marriage equality.

The Concrete Playground Hot List

The very best of what's happening in Sydney this week.

Lingerie Football League to Visit Sydney and Brisbane

Allphones Arena has announced a partnership with the American LFL: Lingerie Football League, LLC.

Win a Double Pass to the Sydney Writers’ Festival

Concrete Playground has teamed up with Sydney Writers' Festival to give away double passes to Why Get Married When You Could Be Happy?

IKEA Plans to Construct an Entire London Neighbourhood

Having conquered furniture and then houses, IKEA has its sights set on building an entire suburb.

Bioluminescent Creatures Put on a Glow-in-the-Dark Spectacle

New York's American Museum of Natural History will feature bioluminescent organisms in an upcoming exhibit.

Price of Chocolate: One Good Deed

A Danish chocolatier seeks to generate generosity with his pop-up chocolate shop.

Rent a Village or Country for Your Next Holiday

Instead of renting an apartment for their vacation, rich European holiday-goers are now renting or buying entire villages.

Australia’s Boutique Cider Revolution

While a glass of sweet, delicious cider is undoubtedly on trend, we suspect that it will last a little longer than most fads.

Win a Double Pass to the Festival of German Films

With a long cinematic history, Germany has some of the richest and most diverse films in the world.

Win a Romantics Anonymous Prize Pack

This French romantic comedy will remind you that the sweetest things in life are worth taking a risk for.

The Concrete Playground Hot List

The very best of what's happening in Sydney this week.

Your Invitation to an Exclusive Free Screening of Wish You Were Here

Concrete Playground has teamed up with Hopscotch Films to present a preview screening of this great new Australian film.

Concrete Playground meets Goodbye First Love’s Mia Hansen-Love

Concrete Playground spoke to the very talented young filmmaker ahead of her film’s Australian release.

Spend Your Lunch Break Clubbing

Lunch Beat events have inspired Stockholm to get up and dance during lunch hour.

Win a Double Pass to See This Must Be The Place

Sean Penn plays Cheyenne, a bored, retired, wealthy American goth rock star living in Dublin (and looking a lot like Robert Smith).

Sydney Writers’ Festival 2012 Programme Announced

One week, more than 300 events, and the powerful voices of international and local personalities all come together for Sydney Writers’ Festival.

Concrete Playground Meets Sydney Film Festival Director Nashen Moodley

We've already been counting down to those 12 days in June that are bad for our posture but good for our cinematic imaginations: the Sydney Film Festival.

Sneak Peek: Sydney Film Festival 2012

Take a peek at the programme lined up for the Sydney Film Festival, which will run from June 6 to 17 this year.

Concrete Playground’s Guide to Sydney’s New Food Truck Fleet

Food Trucks are set to hit the streets of Sydney any day now, so to get you prepared we've assembled everything you need to know about the late-night mobile restaurants.

The Nerdy Girl Gets the Jock and Other Love Stories from the Voices Project

The Voices Project is brings together young people from different backgrounds and disciplines, and makes writers and viewers think about how storytelling changes from medium to medium.

Bucking The Trend, Sydney Gets a New Superclub

Going against the trend for opening small bars for people to escape the pokies and nightclubs, The Star opens a new superclub. With pokies.

See Benedict Cumberbatch on Stage (Sort Of)

See his performance in Frankenstein courtesy of National Theatre Live, which captures British stage shows for the silver screen.