• News

    The Cure Announced To Play at Vivid Live 2011

    Get out your black trench coats and tease up your hair, The Cure are a-coming.

  • News

    Tulips Bloom in Springtime Holland

    A bird's eye view of Holland's tulip fields, blooming into life just in time for the annual Tulip Time festival.

  • News

    Paint Your Running Route with GPS Technology

    Running routes recorded with GPS technology are transformed into dynamic, digital artworks.

  • News

    Sydney Brewery Given New Life as a Canvas for Artists

    Work from Brook Andrew, Mikala Dwyer, Claire Healy & Sean Cordiero and Caroline Rothwell features in Sydney's new public art project.

  • News

    Take a Guided Tour of Sydney’s Best New Small Bars

    Meet the owners, managers and bartenders at Sydney's best small bars.

  • News

    Coke vs. Pepsi: The Cola Wars Continue

    The cola wars between Coke and Pepsi aren't over; they two brands have just been rearming.

Latest Guides
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    Osama’s Death via Twitter

    The Japanese earthquake, the riots in Egypt and the destruction of Haiti. All earth-stopping moments, and all brought to us not by government officials or traditional news outlets but by Twitter.

  • News

    The Death and Resurrection of Print Media

    With traditional bookstores feeling the backlash from this new plethora of information outlets, unconventional ventures could prove the way forward.

  • News

    Art/Work Interview with Kate Mitchell

    This week we speak with Kate Mitchell, a Sydney-based endurance artist represented by Chalk Horse. She is also one half of the paper cut crazy duo, Greedy Hen.

  • News

    Vivid Let Loose Their Plans For Creative Sydney 2011

    Vivid Creative Sydney has just been announced, with over 50 creative leaders lined up to keep you inspired and full of ideas.

  • News

    Art/Work Interview with Mitch Cairns

    Art/Work is a new series where we take some time out to chat with our local creatives in an attempt to unravel the daily grind behind being an artist.

  • News

    Spreading Happiness with the SF Mirrors Project

    The SF Mirrors Project aims to spread confidence and happiness to the people of San Francisco.

  • News

    Bespoken Art Puts Voice to Canvas

    Bespoken Art captures the sound waves of your voice and creates a unique piece of artwork.

  • News

    Watch /// Five Great Moments from Coachella 2011

    Kanye, Arcade Fire, The Strokes, Cee-Lo Green....and Jeff Goldblum?

  • News

    Win a Double Pass to see Source Code

    Get your hands on a free pass to see Duncan Jones' new thriller.

  • News

    Shoot Your Favourite Sydney Moment and Win an Olympus PEN Camera

    Concrete Playground and Olympus are teaming up to offer you the chance to score a particularly excellent EP-1 camera, and at the very same time become a CP photographic contributor.

  • News

    The Ten Best Bookstores in Sydney

    When it's miserable out and the nights get too cold to venture outdoors, one of the nicest things to do is hang out with a book. We present to you our pick of Sydney's ten best bookstores.

  • News

    Watch Coachella 2011 Live on YouTube

    YouTube Live will broadcast the Coachella music festival live from Palm Springs for the first time ever.

Latest Events
  • Event

    Free Wings at BEAST City

    Friday, May 24, 2024

    Beast City, Melbourne

    Head to the CBD diner to score up to six free Southern-fried chicken wings this Friday afternoon.

  • Event

    Burgundy vs Tasmania Wine Dinner

    Monday, May 20, 2024

    Pure South Dining, Southbank

    Sample five courses of fine Tasmanian produce paired with handpicked drops from both the famed French wine region and the Apple Isle.

  • Event

    Sunset Boulevard

    Tuesday, May 21 - Sunday, August 11, 2024

    Princess Theatre, Melbourne

    Starring Sarah Brightman as Norma Desmond, this Tony-winning musical based on the film of the same name is playing Melbourne.

  • Event

    Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy

    Sunday, November 3 - Sunday, December 15, 2024

    Regent Theatre, Melbourne

    Your prayers have been answered: this smash-hit Broadway musical is finally bringing its screen-to-stage show to Melbourne.

  • Event

    $8 Tickets for Eight Days at FoMo Cinemas

    Friday, May 24 - Friday, May 31, 2024

    FoMo Cinemas, Brunswick East

    Hitting the flicks at this new East Brunswick Village cinema just got cheaper, with every ticket to every movie costing just $8 during this eight-day special.

  • Event

    IF

    Thursday, May 16 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Instead of aliens in 'A Quiet Place' and its sequel, John Krasinski ponders a world where imaginary friends are real in this warmly whimsical family-friendly fantasy.

  • Event

    Rocco's On Tour

    Sunday, May 19 and Sunday, May 26, 2024 

    Toorak Cellars, Armadale

    Rocco's will be slinging two of its most popular sandwiches at two southside pop-ups this month.

  • Event

    Spanish Film Festival

    Friday, June 14 - Wednesday, July 10, 2024

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    Say hola to the Melbourne's annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American movies — including a celebration of Salvador Dalí in cinema.

  • Event

    Donut Festival 2024

    Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2, 2024

    Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne

    This annual homage to the world's favourite holey treat has gotten a whole lot bigger.

  • Event

    Mud Crab Special at Spice Temple

    Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 31, 2024

    Spice Temple, Southbank

    This coveted mud crab special is making its long-awaited seasonal return to the Southbank restaurant's menu — but only for a limited time.

  • News

    The Nano Guitar that is Smaller than a Human Blood Cell

    Cornell researchers have created a Nano Guitar that is smaller than a human red blood cell.

  • News

    The World’s Tallest Lego Tower

    Brazil takes the title of building the World's Largest Lego Tower

  • News

    The Bacon Ba-Zooka

    April 9th, 2011 was an important day for the residents of Fayetteville, Arkansas and bacon-lovers everywhere.

  • News

    American Airlines Flash Mob

    The airline broke away from traditional methods of advertising and organised a flash mob at the U.S. Bank Plaza in downtown Los Angeles to promote the launch of their new flight services.

  • News

    Yoram Gross’ Animated Life

    The creator of Blinky Bill and Dot and the Kangaroo tells his own story.

  • News

    Honouring Titanic’s 100th Anniversary

    A monument will be erected in memory of the 100th anniversary of the Titanic.

  • News

    Could Facebook Credits Become Real Currency?

    PSFK examines whether Facebook credits could become a real-world currency.

  • News

    Splendour in the Grass 2011 lineup announced

    Headlining the 2011 edition of the festival, to be held at Woodfordia in South-East Queensland for the second time, are Kanye West, Coldplay, Jane's Addiction, Pulp and Regina Spektor.

  • News

    Madrid’s Street Ad Takeover

    Street ad takeover in Madrid was short-lived but stressed the disruption of the monopoly of the advertising world.

  • News

    Denis Smith’s Great Balls of Light

    Australian artist Denis Smith is a professional light painter whose Ball of Light project combines traditional long exposure photography with continuous movements of lights directed by the artist.

  • News

    Crowd-Sourced Virtual Choir Unites on YouTube

    Thousands of voices unite in global virtual choir.

  • News

    Finding the Future at New York Public Library

    Interactive game at the New York Public Library allows participants to explore the underground shelves and collaboratively write a book.

  • News

    Underwater Art Hopes to Regenerate Coral Reefs

    Underwater artwork helps repair and preserve threatened coral reefs.

  • News

    Win 10 Nights On The Town With Concrete Playground

    Concrete Playground is taking the edge off the death of daylight saving by giving you the chance to experience Sydney's best cultural events for an entire month.

  • News

    Help Fund Arthur’s First Production: Dirtyland

    You, yes YOU can support new Australian theatre! Arthur talk to us about Dirtyland.

  • News

    Donate Your Spare Room to Disaster Relief

    Offer your spare bed to people displaced by disaster via SparkRelief.

  • News

    FBi Social Pops Up In Kings Cross

    FBi Social is shaking up King's Cross with live music from emerging talent.

  • News

    US Open to Become a Foursquare Event

    Tennis not interesting enough? Play with your phone instead.

  • News

    Win A Double Pass To Never Let Me Go

    We have 30 double passes on offer to a film which is equal parts science fiction and love triangle.

  • News

    Closed on Mondays: Eat for a Good Cause

    Closed on Mondays hosts fundraising dinners in closed restaurants.

  • News

    The New Face of the Ken Doll

    Barbie's Ken turns 50, and gets a modern makeover.

  • News

    Berlin’s U-Bahn Wrapped in Yarn

    Berlin trains get yarn bombed with knitting graffiti.

  • News

    It’s OK to Photograph This Art

    Digital cameras compulsory to view this art.

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