The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend
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The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend
Weekends are precious. You want to make the most of those glorious days devoid of responsibility and overflowing with possibility. Luckily, Sydney's got plenty happening to make sure you don't spend the days indoors binge-watching Netflix and instead discovering new bars, absorbing art and feasting your way through food markets. Here are our picks of this weekend's happenings.
Image: Once, Robert Catto.
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Arts & EntertainmentAli & 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 & EntertainmentLost 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 & StyleIKEA 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 & EntertainmentOnce — 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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Arts & EntertainmentElvis
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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Arts & EntertainmentMen
'Ex Machina' and 'Annihilation' filmmaker Alex Garland returns with a #MeToo horror film that's both blatant and piercing.
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Arts & EntertainmentLightyear
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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Arts & EntertainmentNude 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 & DrinkEveryday 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 & LeisureWinter 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 & EntertainmentFeeling 22
AGNSW is relaunching its huge free cinema program to celebrate 22 years of screenings.
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Travel & LeisureRyde 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 & EntertainmentUnder 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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Food & DrinkChampagne 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 & DrinkNOMAD 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 & EntertainmentNational 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 & EntertainmentClay 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 & LeisureBondi 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 & EntertainmentWalking 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 & EntertainmentMoulin Rouge! The Musical
The Broadway hit is finally bringing its all-singing, all-dancing romance to Sydney.
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Arts & EntertainmentArchibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2022
See the winners of this year's prizes — then vote for your favourites.
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Travel & LeisureIgloos 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 & DrinkFonda x Wonderbao
The humble bao has been given a Mexican twist for Fonda's new limited-edition collaboration menu.
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Arts & EntertainmentWildlife 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 & DrinkButter 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 & EntertainmentIt 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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Arts & EntertainmentAn 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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Arts & EntertainmentCruel 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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Arts & EntertainmentMary Poppins
Our favourite flying nanny will drop into the Lyric Theatre in May.
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Arts & EntertainmentInside 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 & DrinkThree Blue Ducks Barbecue Sundays
Head to Three Blue Ducks Rosebery every Sunday for a next-level barbecue feast and live music.
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Arts & EntertainmentArt Pharmacy Installations at The Rocks
Discover these five public art installations that have popped up in The Rocks.
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Food & DrinkAbout 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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Arts & EntertainmentEucalyptusdom
An exhibition of art, science and history examines our changing attitudes to the humble eucalyptus family.
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Food & DrinkSaturday 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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Design & StylePaddington Markets
Find original wares by local designers, food stalls and a new growers market for fresh produce.
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Food & DrinkBlacktown Markets
Peruse vintage bric-a-brac while you snack on homemade dim sum in the Skyline Drive-In.
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Travel & LeisureYoga at Pocket City Farms
Finally a yoga practice where you can literally touch the earth.
