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?

News
South Eveleigh's Re- Is One of Six Global Venues Launching International Bar Sexy Fish's New Cocktail Menu

This new cocktail menu is debuting across six continents on the same day, including at including at Matt Whiley's low-waste bar.

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The Maybe Sammy Team's New Mexican Bar El Primo Sanchez Arrives in Paddington This Week

You'll find cocktail jugs, tequila negronis, a hidden karaoke room and an ex-Noma chef heading up the kitchen at this bright new Oxford Street joint.

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Hartsyard's Former Owners Are Opening 100-Seat Seafood Restaurant Longshore in Automata's Old Digs

Opening in June, it will feature al fresco dining for bites over wine, plus an experimental ten-course snacks flight for folks keen to try a little of everything.

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Matt Moran Is Bringing His Farm-to-Table Cooking to Fiji and Taking Over the Kitchen at Two Luxury Island Resorts

The acclaimed celebrity chef is bringing some of the Aria magic to Fiji.

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News
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Have Pulled Out of Bluesfest 2023

"As a band and as human beings, we stand against misogyny, racism, transphobia and violence," the band's statement reads.

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Part Time Rangers' Adorable New Peach Seltzer Is Raising Money for Penguin Conservation

The drinks brand is also giving away a trip to Western Australia to take part in conservation with a penguin scientist.

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Event
DOOM JUICE Frosé Function

Sunday, February 19, 2023
The House of Music & Booze, St Peters

DOOM JUICE will be pouring icy frosé for just $10 at The House of Music and Booze, with eats from Newtown's Rolling Penny.

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Sydney's YCK Precinct Has Been Named Australia's First Purple Flag District for Its Vibrant and Safe Nightlife

The Harbour City locale joins areas in England, Sweden and New Zealand in being recognised as a top-tier nightlife hotspot.

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South West Beer Fest 2023

Saturday, February 25, 2023
Ambarvale Hotel, Ambarvale

This one-day beer festival is slinging brews from 12 different breweries in Sydney's southwest.

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Fridays Are Gold

Friday, January 5, 2024
Sorry Thanks I Love You, Sydney

Sorry Thanks I Love You is serving cups of coffee for a gold coin to raise money for the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse.

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Refettorio OzHarvest Sydney Is Hosting a Weekly Dinner Series with Some of the Country's Top Chefs

Treat yourself to a meal from Colin Fassnidge, Matt Moran or Orazio D'Elia and raise funds to feed those dealing with food insecurity.

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Shady Pines Saloon Presents: Browneye's

Wednesday, February 15, 2023, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 and
Shady Pines Saloon, Darlinghurst

Don your best cowboy hat and unearth your leather chaps and head to Shady Pines for a rootin'-tootin' WorldPride party.

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The Abercrombie WorldPride Program

Friday, February 17 - Sunday, March 5, 2023
The Abercrombie, Sydney

The Abercrombie has pulled together a massive three-week program of all-inclusive community-led dance parties for WorldPride.

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Event
Don't Cha Wish You Yum Cha?

Friday, February 24 - Sunday, February 26, 2023
The Red Rattler, Marrickville

This celebration of queer Asian creativity is bringing blockbuster performances and a plant-based feast to The Red Rattler.

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Event
SWARM

Thursday, February 23 and Sunday, February 26, 2023
Skyline Drive-In Blacktown, Blacktown

This radical independent film festival is coming to the Skyline Drive-In in Blacktown as part of WorldPride.

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Event
Queer Mart: A Darlo Makers Market

Sunday, February 26, 2023
Palmer Street, Darlinghurst

This makers market will showcase handmade goods from a talented crew of queer creatives.

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Dylan Mooney: Still Thriving

Wednesday, February 22 - Saturday, March 25, 2023
N.Smith Gallery, Paddington

This free exhibition explores queer identity and love from a First Nations perspective by the celebrated young artist.

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Sourfest

Saturday, February 18, 2023
Public House Petersham, Petersham

If you like your beers tart and fruity, the Petersham Public House is the place to be on Saturday, 18 February.

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News
The NSW Government Has Proposed a New York City-Style High Line with Harbour Views Along the Milsons Point Foreshore

Forget the Cahill Expressway high line: Dominic Perrottet now wants to bring sky-high public spaces to Sydney's North Shore.

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Event
R-Rated Valentine's Day Trivia Tuesday

Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Redfern Surf Club, Alexandria

Head to Redfern Surf Club for a special NSFW Valentine's Day edition of its weekly trivia — with $15 burger meal deals and cocktail specials.

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