The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
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The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
Heading back to the ol' daily grind can be pretty damn awful after a bright and shiny weekend of picnicking, bar hopping and patting dogs that aren't yours, but luckily Sydney's a 'keep the ball rolling' kind of city and has plenty of events, exhibitions, theatre, film festivals and live music for you to inject a little awesomeness into your week. Sure, use Monday for Netflix binges. Then get out there and sink your teeth into Sydney's best happenings this week.
Image: Public House Petersham.
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Arts & Entertainment
Ali & Ava
This lyrical social-realist drama from British filmmaker Clio Barnard tells a tender and touching tale about two West Yorkshire residents looking for love and happiness.
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Arts & Entertainment
Lost Illusions
Featuring superb performances and an involving narrative, this handsome 19th century-set French drama about big dreams and stark realities feels oh-so-relevant today.
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Design & Style
IKEA Mid-Year Clearance Sale 2022
The Swedish furniture giant is offering discounts of up to 50 percent off until July 10.
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Arts & Entertainment
Once — Darlinghurst Theatre Company
Based on the beloved movie of the same name, this Grammy and Tony Award-winning musical returns to Sydney for another winter season.
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Elvis
Baz Luhrmann's take on the king of rock 'n' roll is a sprawling, exhilarating spectacle, as led by an exceptional Austin Butler in the pompadour and jumpsuits.
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Palace Cinemas' $9 Student Saver Day
The cinema chain is treating students to $9 tickets every Wednesday.
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Men
'Ex Machina' and 'Annihilation' filmmaker Alex Garland returns with a #MeToo horror film that's both blatant and piercing.
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Food & Drink
Butter x Spotify A1 Menu
Butter has come together with Spotify and three exciting young hip-hop artists to create a set of limited-time menu items.
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Arts & Entertainment
Lightyear
This Buzz Lightyear origin story doesn't soar to infinity and beyond, but it benefits from lively voice work and a scene-stealing robot cat.
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Nude Tuesday
Spoken only in gibberish, and unafraid to bare all, this New Zealand sex comedy starring Jackie van Beek, Jemaine Clement and Damon Herriman is revelatory several times over.
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Food & Drink
Everyday We're Truffling — Truffle Month 2022
Salt Meats Cheese is serving up a truffled-filled menu throughout July, including truffle baked brie, truffle gnocchi and truffle pizza.
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Travel & Leisure
Winter School Holidays at Sydney Olympic Park
Whether your child loves competition, is a sports fanatic or just likes to have a go, there's an athletic activity with their name on it.
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Arts & Entertainment
Feeling 22
AGNSW is relaunching its huge free cinema program to celebrate 22 years of screenings.
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Arts & Entertainment
A Hero
Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi returns to his best with this Cannes Grand Prix-winner, which follows an imprisoned man, a lucky find and a good deed that doesn't go unpunished.
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Jurassic World Dominion
The sixth film in the dinosaur franchise reteams OG stars Laura Dern, Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum — but even that can't save its extinction-level struggles.
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MCA Late: June
Shake up your after-dark activities with a culture trip to MCA Late this June.
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Travel & Leisure
Ryde Wharf Market
Explore over 70 stalls featuring beautiful local produce, artisanal clothing, homewares and more at this fortnightly Sunday market on the banks of the Parramatta River.
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Arts & Entertainment
Under CTRL House Parties at PHP
All of the good vibes and tunes of a house party — and none of the cleanup.
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After Dark at the Hyde Park Barracks: Daniel Crooks
Sydney Living Museums is back with another instalment of music and art at this historic CBD site.
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Food & Drink
Champagne Masterclass at Sorry Thanks I Love You
Get schooled on the ins and outs of the famous French sparkling while perusing racks of fabulous fashion.
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Food & Drink
NOMAD Truffle Brunch
If you're looking for a new lazy Sunday brunch option, time your next visit to NOMAD — where the team is celebrating all things truffle.
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Arts & Entertainment
National Indigenous Art Fair 2022
This First Nations art market will arrive at The Rocks just in time for NAIDOC Week.
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Arts & Entertainment
Clay Dynasty
See the evolution of Australian studio ceramics at the Powerhouse Museum with over 400 works by 160 different artists.
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Travel & Leisure
Bondi Festival 2022
A 17-day festival at Australia's most famous beach with a ferris wheel, ice-skating rink, theatre shows and art.
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Arts & Entertainment
Walking Through a Songline
Head to Museum of Sydney for an immersive exhibition with deep cultural connections.
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Food & Drink
'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' Degustation at Nel
Let your tastebuds say "come what may" to this nine-course 'Moulin Rouge!'-themed degustation at Sydney fine-diner Nel.
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Arts & Entertainment
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
The Broadway hit is finally bringing its all-singing, all-dancing romance to Sydney.
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Arts & Entertainment
Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2022
See the winners of this year's prizes — then vote for your favourites.
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Travel & Leisure
Igloos on the Pier 2022
Igloos are popping up at Pier One again — and this year, they're surrounded by lit-up cherry blossom trees.
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Food & Drink
Fonda x Wonderbao
The humble bao has been given a Mexican twist for Fonda's new limited-edition collaboration menu.
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Arts & Entertainment
It Takes Time: Ten Films by Frederick Wiseman at SFF
Sydney Film Festival is dedicating its 2022 retrospective to an award-winning documentarian and his commitment to examining American institutions.
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Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical
Calling all 90s teens: this film-to-theatre adaptation is bringing its 90s soundtrack and dangerous liaisons to Sydney.
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Mary Poppins
Our favourite flying nanny will drop into the Lyric Theatre in May.
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TNT Trivia at Frankie's
Add some rock 'n' roll to your after-work routine with a trivia, a live band and free beer.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022
Direct from London's Natural History Museum, the best nature photographs from the past year are now on display in Sydney.
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Food & Drink
Butter Ramen Club Tour 2022
Butter's tour of creative ramen dishes is back by popular demand — starting with its OG fried chicken ramen, of course.
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Arts & Entertainment
An American in Paris
Romance and old-world charm have come to Sydney in the form of this Tony Award-winning Broadway musical.
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Powerhouse Late 2022
Catch free talks, musical performances and exhibitions alongside a pop-up cocktail bar at the Powerhouse Museum after dark.
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Nights at the Museum
Your culture trip just got better, with live music, late nights and a pop-up bar joining the Australian Museum.
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Arts & Entertainment
Inside the Tide
Over 20,000 plants have been installed, including one of the largest vertical green walls in the southern hemisphere.
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Food & Drink
Rocker Sundays
Head to Rocker each Sunday arvo for two hours of free-flowing rose, Sydney rock oysters, cauliflower hummus and live tunes.
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Arts & Entertainment
Art Pharmacy Installations at The Rocks
Discover these five public art installations that have popped up in The Rocks.
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Food & Drink
About Time Pop-Up Bar
Sip Frosty Fruit slushies and eat roast lamb damper rolls at this limited-time bar in Sydney's CBD before it's demolished to make room for the new metro line.
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Travel & Leisure
Stargazing Tour with an Astrophysicist
Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.
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Food & Drink
Blacktown Markets
Peruse vintage bric-a-brac while you snack on homemade dim sum in the Skyline Drive-In.
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Food & Drink
Fabbrica's Aperitivo Hour
Knock off work early and treat yourself to $10 cocktails and a selection of fried and sliced bar snacks.
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Eucalyptusdom
An exhibition of art, science and history examines our changing attitudes to the humble eucalyptus family.
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Arts & Entertainment
Jazz at Yulli's Brews
Get your fix of beer and vegan food over some smooth, free jazz.
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Food & Drink
Saturday Breakfast at Fred's
The Paddington restaurant serves coffee, scones and canelés from 8am, and sells boxes of fresh produce too.
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Food & Drink
Kings Cross Weekend Markets
A weekend morning cornucopia of organic veggies, fruit, cheese and international dishes, plus fashion, homewares, books and more.
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Design & Style
Paddington Markets
Find original wares by local designers, food stalls and a new growers market for fresh produce.
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Travel & Leisure
Yoga at Pocket City Farms
Finally a yoga practice where you can literally touch the earth.