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
Rosa's Taco Journeys

Tuesday, August 16, 2022, Tuesday, August 23, 2022, Tuesday, August 30, 2022 and Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Itacate & Mexican Deli, Redfern

Rosa Cienfuegos is presenting six of her favourite varieties of tacos across six weeks.

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Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde — Sydney Theatre Company

Thursday, August 11 - Saturday, September 3, 2022
Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay

This spellbinding gothic mystery arrives at the Roslyn Packer Theatre from the acclaimed team behind 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'.

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Macquarie University Astronomy Open Night

Saturday, September 17, 2022
Macquarie University, Macquarie Park

Take a guided tour at the telescope park, watch immersive projections of the universe and catch talks from intergalactic experts.

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$1 Cherry Blossom Soft Serve

Thursday, August 11, 2022
Oh!Matcha by Chanoma cafe, Sydney

Get into the swing of cherry blossom season with these $1 sakura soft serves.

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Bar Planet

16 Enmore Road, Newtown

Martinis are the name of the game at this psychedelic Enmore Road cocktail bar from the Cantina OK! team.

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News
DOOM JUICE Is Opening a Cellar Door and Pop-Up Kitchen at The House of Music & Booze in St Peters This September

Tastings, natural wine parties and pop-ups from Old Fitz, Cafe Paci and Sagra chefs are all on their way to the Inner West.

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Tumbalong Park Winter Festival

Thursday, August 11 - Sunday, August 28, 2022
Tumbalong Park, Sydney

Winter igloos, pop-up bars, food stalls and a live set from Murray Cook's Soul Movers will be taking over Tumbalong Park.

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Tight Tuesday Food Freebies for Students

Tuesday, August 2, 2022, Tuesday, August 9, 2022, Tuesday, August 16, 2022 and Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Broadway Shopping Centre, Ultimo

Broadway Shopping Centre is giving out 100 free meals to students every Tuesday for the next three months.

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News
Donut Papi Has Teamed Up with Cointreau to Create Two Limited-Edition Margarita-Flavoured Doughnuts

This Redfern favourite has released two boozy treats just in time for Father's Day.

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Event
Whitefella Yella Tree — Griffin Theatre Company

Friday, August 19 - Friday, September 23, 2022
SBW Stables Theatre, Kings Cross

This 19th-century First Nations love story from award-winning playwright Dylan Van Den Berg arrives for its inaugural season at Griffin Theatre Company.

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Sake Month

Monday, August 1 - Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

Nakano Darling, Tachinomi YP and Yakitori Yurippi are celebrating all things sake with limited-time set menus this winter.

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YCK Front & Centre

Monday, August 1 - Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Various YCK Laneways Venues, Sydney

This inner-city nightlife precinct is hosting a series of more than 50 events championing female and non-binary talent in hospitality and creative industries.

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News
Humble Bakery Is Opening an Ongoing Pop-Up Weekend Bakery Next to Continental Deli in Newtown

Opening tomorrow, this bakery pop-up will be serving cakes, pastries, coffee and Humble's signature finger buns from 9am until sold out.

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Event
First Nations Seafood Cooking Demonstration

Monday, October 10, 2022
Sydney Seafood School, Pyrmont

Join Rockpool Bar & Grill's Luke Bourke, native golden kelp expert Sarah Thomas and the National Indigenous Culinary Institute for a First Nations cooking demonstration.

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Event
Being Together: Parramatta Yearbook

Monday, August 1 - Monday, October 3, 2022
Centenary Square, Parramatta

This free exhibition sees artist Cherine Fahd capture the people, communities and stories of Parramatta, thanks to a series of pop-up portrait studios.

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News
Afends and Female-Led Weed-Loving Magazine Broccoli Are Releasing a Fun Eco-Friendly Summer Collection

This trippy new collab is made from hemp and recycled nylon.

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News
Beloved Neutral Bay Venue The Oaks Hotel Is Up for Sale with a $175 Million Price Tag

Long-term custodians the Thomas family have put the Sydney stalwart up for sale after nearly 50 years of ownership.

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Event
Taste in the City

Saturday, September 3 - Sunday, September 4, 2022
The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park

In its second year in Moore Park, this annual food festival returns with a new name, Maybe Sammy cocktail masterclasses, celebrity chef demonstrations and its beloved long lunch.

Buy Tickets

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Event
The 8th Annual Transfer Banked Slalom

Friday, August 12, 2022
Thredbo, Thredbo

This annual event pulls in snowboarders of all ages and skills from beginners to Olympians.

Buy Tickets

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News
Kings Cross Pavilion Is the New Venue Opening in the Former World Bar Digs — and Yes, There Will Be Teapots

The huge 900-capacity venue will be bringing teapots and house music back to the venue, with five separate bars and multiple dance floors.

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