Beautiful Strange pop-up art bar

Overview

Sydney's humming pop-up culture is breathing new life into our city's arts and nightlife scene. Often focused on showcasing emerging talent in unconventional spaces, the pop-up has evolved into a place for social engagement and a celebration of the 'new'. Beautiful Strange pop-up art bar is Sydney's latest offering, bringing together artists, their art and the essential stable of booze.

Brainchild of Jac Taylor, Beautiful Strange is designed to prove that pop-ups have a viable place in enhancing Sydney's cultural landscapes as standalone events. Taylor's vision has been realised with the help of many creative parties. Design and theatre students from Randwick and Enmore TAFEs have collaborated on the bar's interior and exterior and guests should expect a surreal wonderland comprising an indoor light forest, lampshades taking penguins for walks and other out-of-this-world delights.

Entertainment will be provided by contemporary performance artists Christopher Hawkins, Matte Rochford and Bella Louche to name but a few who will concoct a lethal mix of circus acts, demonstration art and burlesque. Tipple wise, look forward to an original cocktail list and the prized Alhambra Sour, a combination of sweet, sour and spiced served with a side of Middle Eastern almonds.

As far as pop-ups go, we're pretty sure Beautiful Strange is going to be the real deal: art, booze and an evening's good time.

Check Beautiful Strange's Facebook page for more details on the venues from September 20.