ARTBAR Curated by Kate Scardifield

Overview

The Museum of Contemporary Art's monthly ARTBAR has become a firm fixture on Sydney's after-dark cultural calendar. After knocking off work on Friday, head down to Circular Quay for an extra dose of art, a splash of wine and your choice of fun-filled activities — with the added bonus of panoramic views of the harbour from the Sculpture Terrace.

Past curators have included the likes of Rosie Deacon, Pip and Pop, Blak Douglas, Haines and Hinterding, and Rebecca Baumann — each building uniquely flavoured late-night events. Wander in on the last Friday night of the month and you can expect a lively conglomeration of art, music, design and performance. It's an excuse to let loose alongside some of Sydney's best artistic talent.

You'll want to charge your phones to furiously 'gram the golden at the next #MCAARTBAR for 2016, curated by Sydney-based interdisciplinary artist Kate Scardifield. The theme of the night is 'GOLDEN HOUR', which represents that short moment of time at dawn or dusk when the light is glittering and perfect. And also just lots of gold shiny things.

Expect a lineup of pure gold, including performances from Rochelle Haley, artist duo Make or Break, Jingle Jangle DJs and a showcase of Ghanian music in a room decked out by the legends at socially responsible clothing label YEVU. ACME's Mitch Orr will even be there broadcasting his food podcast The Mitchen alongside Sydney chefs Dan Hong (Mr. Wong, Ms. Gs) and Mark Best (Marque).

If you'd like to get hands-on you can drop in on a floral illustration workshop being held by artist/florist/Instagram extraordinaire Doctor Cooper and botanical colouring book artist Adriana Picker. You'll also be able to try sonic-brewed coffee (yes, really) from Sydney-based Elixir Specialty Coffee.

And if you haven't seen Grayson Perry's My Pretty Little Art Career yet, this is your last chance. For an extra ten bucks you can get admission into the exhibition before it ends on May 1.

By Annie Murney and Shannon Connellan.