A Streetparty Named Fitz

Overview

Sydney hospo favourite Odd Culture Group (Odd Culture, The Duke of Enmore) is throwing a free street party to raise money for its historic Woolloomooloo theatre. So if you want to spend a Sunday soaking in rays with live music, theatre previews and a top-notch food and drink lineup — all for a good cause — you're in luck.

Located within one of our favourite pubs in Sydney, The Old Fitz Theatre has been a vital space for Sydney's arts scene for over two decades now. To celebrate the exciting things the theatre has in store and to ensure the space continues to thrive for another 20+ years, A Streetparty Named Fitz (good name) will take over Dowling Street out the front of The Old Fitz from midday until 7pm on Sunday, February 11.

The Old Fitz Theatre, Sydney Fringe Festival

On the day, you can expect a pair of performances from the theatre for a preview of its upcoming season, plus a live set from red Wiggle Murray Cook's band The Soul Movers, DJ Aunty Jonny on the decks, and roaming performers popping up throughout the crowd.

Odd Culture Group Executive Chef James MacDonald has created a summer barbecue menu inspired by the cuisine of New Orleans (the setting of A Streetcar Named Desire). There will be jambalaya, smoked meats and veggies, smoked cheeseburgers and loaded fries. The Mapo Bus will also be on deck for all your gelato desires.

Some high-profile friends have been called on to assist with the day's drinks: a pop-up bar will feature slushies and spritzes created by Matt Whiley (Re), Evan Stroeve (The Waratah) and Eduardo Conde (El Primo Sanchez), as well as margarita seltzers and Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz gin and tonics.

A very good time for a very good cause. What's not to love?