Thu, 23 Jun, 2011
Red Rattler, Marrickville
Steven Kilbey, Peter Koppes and Tim Powles from iconic band the Church are getting together for a one-off gig at the Red Rattler to raise money for Autism Spectrum Australia. Their air of mystery having survived the twin perils of winning an ARIA and being admired by George Negus, they're providing the reflective soul to the benefit. With early treatment, life on the autistic spectrum can be made a lot simpler, but this sort of thing costs money. Entry proceeds from the gig will go to Autism Spectrum Australia, a non-profit that operates here, in Victoria and the ACT. Art connected to the organisation will be offered for sale, the documentary Rainman Goes to Rockwiz will also be screened and the band promises to satisfy fans of Ref:omation as much as those of the Church.
Thu, 16 Jun - Fri, 15 Jul 2011
Japan Foundation Gallery, Sydney
See Japan's World Heritage sites through the lens of Kazuyoshi Miyoshi.
Wed, 15 Jun, 2011
Come see if this former journalist's optimism runs to your taste.
Wed, 8 Jun - Sun, 19 Jun 2011
State Theatre, Sydney
There are twin poles of entertainment rambling on the Sydney streets this June. While Vivid Sydney is dominating the Rocks end of town, the Sydney Film Festival owns the drags south of Martin Place. The Festival used to be an R-rated preserve of afficianados and film professionals, but over the last decade it has grown into a popular event with an international competition and a dedicated childrens program. While the pounding heart of the Festival is the plush State Theatre, this year's day sessions have been moved across to the George Street cinema complex due to hotel construction at the Gowings site. Some talks will be there, while others have shifted over a block to the Grasshopper, the Apple Store and the Town Hall. Even UNSW is getting in on the action. The Festival's program is immense, with films from all over the world. Explore it by strand, pick it apart on your iPhone or get the word on the street. But get a look in.
Wed, 8 Jun, 2011
City Recital Hall, Sydney
These drums will move you with their dark math.
Thu, 9 Jun - Thu, 30 Jun 2011
Sun Studios, Alexandria
Photographic assistants come out of the shadows in this Alexandria exhibition.
Fri, 3 Jun, 2011
Red Rattler, Marrickville
This home-grown festival shows you Australian stories that don't always make it to the big screen.
Fri, 27 May - Mon, 13 Jun 2011
Sydney City Streets and Parks, Sydney
During Vivid Sydney, the Vivid Rocks Night Markets are opening their stalls Friday and Saturday nights to provide you with music, cheapish food and even some shopping to go with your Vivid light-peeping evening experience. Shops and restaurants across the CBD and the Rocks will be offering specials to go with the festival, and after stopping in at some you can see a few extra light sculptures under the QVB dome. All the while 2manydjs will be broadcasting live for triple j from the Opera House's studios. If creative talks, live music and brain-bending light shows aren't enough for you at Vivid this year, A Great Night Out answers the question of what more you could possibly want.
Thu, 2 Jun, 2011
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
2011's first Pecha Kucha is an old-fashioned mix of the curious.
Mon, 30 May - Fri, 3 Jun 2011
Playhouse, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Get in the know about creative things on the boil around town at Creative Sydney.
Sat, 28 May, 2011
Thesynthesis of musicians and styles that is Gavin Russom's Crystal Ark collective is playing at Vivid Saturday night.
Fri, 27 May - Mon, 13 Jun 2011
Customs House, Sydney
Sydney's Vivid Festival is giving Customs house an electronic facelift.
Thu, 19 May, 2011
Pier 2/3 Club Stage, Walsh Bay
FBi comes to the Sydney Writers' Festival to shock you with power of speech.
Sat, 14 May - Sat, 25 Jun 2011
4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, Sydney
It's a good moment for Asian Art in Sydney right now, and 4a Gallery is bringing you new art with strange substance.
Tue, 17 May - Sat, 28 May 2011
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre, Chippendale
IDAHO Sydney offers you art to go with the ideas of the International Day Against Homophobia.
Thu, 12 May, 2011
Performance Space, Eveleigh
Philip Brophy imagines a world without hope or trams.
Sat, 14 May - Sun, 5 Jun 2011
Artsite Gallery, Camperdown
Barry Otto paints a romantic vision at Artsite's new exhibition.
Wed, 11 May, 2011
FBi Social, Sydney
The Chaser are coming to FBi's Social to make you laugh and think in equal measure.