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Event
Gauchito Gil's Malbec Day Sydney 2019

Sun, 14 Apr, 2019
Carriageworks, Eveleigh

Get acquainted with this Argentinian wine over empanadas and a bottomless glass of the stuff.

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Cafe
Wholegreen Bakery

24 Arden Street, Waverley

This Waverley bakery bakes the usual lineup of bread, croissants, sausage rolls and sandwiches — but it's all gluten free.

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News
Potts Point Institution Billy Kwong Will Close Its Doors Forever This Year

But it's not all bad news — chef and restaurateur Kylie Kwong plans to open a new, more casual eatery later in 2019.

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Guide
Ten Sydney Art Exhibitions to See Before Summer Ends

Take an air-conditioned adventure to Sydney's galleries to explore First Nations stories, Star Wars paraphenalia and art from Australia's most exciting up-and-comers.

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Event
Canoes, Champagne and Canapes

Multiple single dates
Beehive Point, Kangaroo Valley

Explore the Southern Highlands by canoe (and with a local sparkling wine in-hand).

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News
The Teahouse in Sydney's Tranquil Chinese Garden of Friendship Has Been Taken Over by Lotus

The venue will serve dumplings and tea during the day before switching to a Sichuan menu at night.

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News
Secret Garden Festival Has Announced That Its 2019 Forest Disco Will Be Its Last

After ten years of otherworldly over-the-top parties, the festival is sadly calling it a day.

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Event
Disco in the Mirror Ball

Multiple single dates
Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent, Sydney

A series of free disco dance parties in the Sydney Festival Spiegeltent.

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Event
A Mindful Christmas Potluck

Tue, 25 Dec, 2018
The Indigo Project, Surry Hills

A communal Christmas gathering for those having a quiet one in the city.

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Event
'Blue Planet II' Live in Concert

Fri, 8 Mar, 2019
Sydney Theatre, ICC Sydney, Sydney

David Attenborough's documentary will be narrated live by Joanna Lumley and accompanied by a live orchestral score.

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News
A Severe Thunderstorm Has Just Hit Sydney So Run for Cover

Stay safe and dry out there — we're expecting lots of rain, hail and wind.

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News
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Sydney So Stay Inside

Stay safe and dry out there — it's going to be a wet one.

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Event
Messina Eats x Hoy Pinoy

Fri, 14 Dec - Sat, 15 Dec 2018
Gelato Messina Rosebery (HQ), Rosebery

Filipino BBQ matched with almighty Messina.

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Event
Summer Night Market 2019

Fri, 15 Feb, 2019
Carriageworks, Eveleigh

This time round, the market will welcome 60-plus stallholders, live music and art to celebrate the precinct's immersive new installation.

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Event
Escher x Nendo: Between Two Worlds

Sun, 2 Dec 2018 - Sun, 7 Apr 2019
NGV International, Melbourne

The NGV's summer blockbuster will bring together the Dutch artist and Japanese design studio to create an immersive exhibition of optical illusions.

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Melbourne's NGV Has Unveiled Its Mind-Bending New Escher x Nendo Exhibition

The blockbuster 'Between Two Worlds' exhibition launches this weekend.

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Here's What You Need to Know for Your Wet Sydney Commute Home Tonight

Severe rainfall is supposed to return imminently — so it's best you scoot home as soon as you can.

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Kings Cross Institution World Bar Will Close Down Forever This Week

After 18 years of operation and countless parties and gigs, the bar is the latest Kings Cross venue to be shuttered.

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You Can Now (Finally) Ditch Your Opal Card When Catching Sydney Trains

Smartphone, smartwatch and bank card payments can now be used to pay for your fare on Sydney trains.

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Ron's Upstairs - CLOSED

Upstairs, 133A Redfern Street, Redfern

The Arcadia Liquors team's restaurant is an upstairs Euro bistro full of kitsch and neighbourhood charm.

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