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
Virgin Is Running a Boozy Pride Flight with Drag and DJs from Brisbane to Sydney for Mardi Gras

The Pride Flight is taking off from Brisbane on Friday, March 5 — just in time for the final weekend of Mardi Gras.

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Event
Active Truth 40 Percent Off Warehouse Sale

Wed, 10 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb 2021
Online

Shop for your next (discounted) swimsuit or pair of tights from a local and sustainability focused brand.

Buy Tickets

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Restaurant
Darlo General

48 Womerah Avenue, Darlinghurst

Swap energy drinks for kombucha and red frogs for sourdough at this Darlinghurst corner store.

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News
Patricia Piccinini's 'Skywhale' Has Returned to the Skies with Its New Companion 'Skywhalepapa'

'Skywhale' and 'Skywhalepapa' floated in front of the National Gallery of Australia over the weekend and will soon tour the country together.

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Event
Active Truth 20 Percent Off Sale

Fri, 5 Feb - Tue, 9 Feb 2021
Online

Shop for your next (discounted) swimsuit from a local and sustainability focused brand.

Buy Tickets

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News
NSW Health Has Issued a Precautionary Public Health Alert for Ten Venues In and Around Wollongong

The venues were visited by a returned overseas traveller who tested positive for COVID-19 two days after leaving hotel quarantine.

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News
Hickson House Is the Gin Distillery and Cocktail Bar Opening in a Warehouse in The Rocks

The distillery will be running tours, tasting and dining experiences out of the former garage of Saatchi & Saatchi.

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News
Bistrot 916 Is the French Bistro by Acclaimed Chef Dan Pepperell Opening in the Former Lotus Site

You'll find snail pasta, boudin noir spring rolls and exciting French wine at this new restaurant from three young Sydney hospo stars.

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News
Sydney's Largest Aquatic Centre Since the 2000 Olympics Has Opened Its Doors in Green Square

It's home to an ocean pool-inspired swimming area, an openair yoga deck and indoor and outdoor gyms.

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Cafe Bondi Is the New Eastern Suburbs Eatery Combining Pastel Hues with Breakfast Cocktails

Take in views of Bondi Beach as you enjoy vegan falafel bowls, zucchini fritters and a variety of bloody marys.

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News
North Sydney Pool Is Closing Next Month for a $64 Million Renovation That Will Include a Gelato Bar

The redevelopment is set to begin in late March — including a new harbourside gym.

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Event
Market Lane Live

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 - Sun, 28 Feb 2021
Market Place, Manly

Enjoy eats from Donny's Bar, brews from Nomad and live tunes at this dog-friendly northern beaches pop-up.

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Event
Yabun 2021 — Online

Tue, 26 Jan, 2021
Online

This year's festival is heading online and will feature performances from Vic Simms and Barkaa; discussions on love, justice and success; and an online marketplace.

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Event
Share the Spirit 2021

Tue, 26 Jan, 2021
Online

This free festival celebrating the survival of First Nations peoples features performances by Archie Roach, Alice Skye and Kee'ahn.

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Event
Yellamundie Festival 2021

Sat, 23 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan 2021
Carriageworks, Eveleigh

Joining forces with Sydney Festival for 2021, this biennial festival gives you the opportunity to watch performances from First Nations storytellers.

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