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Eucalyptusdom Artist-Led Tours 2022

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Join a free tour of Eucalyptusdom led by an artist who created new work for the exhibition in conversation with a Powerhouse curator. During these informal artist-led tours, visitors will gain insights into the artists' works, collection objects, the exhibition development process and the ideas and stories woven through the exhibition. Eucalyptusdom reckons with our cultural history and ever-changing relationship with the gum tree, presenting over 500 objects from the Powerhouse Collection alongside 17 newly commissioned works by creative practitioners working across the fields of design, architecture, film, applied arts and performance. Friday 4 February 2022: Yasmin Smith and Agatha Gothe-Snape Friday 1 April 2022: Justine Youssef and Agatha Gothe-Snape Friday 8 April 2022: Nicole Barakat, Sajeda Bahadurmia and Emily McDaniel Friday 29 April 2022: Anna May Kirk and Sarah Rees Friday 27 May 2022: Dean Cross and Emily McDaniel Friday 1 July 2022: Sera Waters and Agatha Gothe-Snape ...

Stand up comedy - Michael Shafar 2022

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Come along to the Emanuel comedy night for a fun-filled evening of laughs. Since leaving a career in law for comedy, Michael has been working hard to win his Jewish mother's forgiveness and has (somewhat) achieved that, having performed around Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the US and on international waters. You might know him from his appearances on Network 10's The Project and Studio 10, ABC's Comedy Bites, triple j's Good Az Friday or from his 30+ million views on his videos online. He is currently touring his latest show The Return of Shafar around the country to sold-out crowds and very nice reviews. 'Shafar circumnavigates the line between edgy and offensive with beautiful finesse' ★★★★½ The Age Doors open 7pm, open bar + snacks https://upnext.com.au/event/stand-up-comedy-michael-shafar-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

Sydney Bravehearts 777 Marathon 2022

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Australia's iconic endurance event, the Bravehearts 777 Marathon , is back for its eighth year with a mission to encourage more Australians to take on the physical challenge and fundraise - in a bid to prevent child sexual abuse. Bravehearts is a leading Australian child protection organisation focused on creating a world where people, communities and systems all work together to protect children from child sexual abuse. Join Bravehearts' 777 Marathon when it lands in Sydney. Registrations are now open for individuals or teams to run or walk the 7km, 14km, 21.1km, or 42.2km distances. https://upnext.com.au/event/sydney-bravehearts-777-marathon-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

2022 Gluten Free Expo Sydney

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The Gluten Free Expo will make its long-awaited return to Sydney on 2-3 July 2022! The event will be held at the Royal Randwick Racecourse over one fantastic weekend not to be missed. The Gluten Free Expo is proudly brought to you by the experts in gluten-free at Coeliac Australia and is the only dedicated gluten-free event of its kind in NSW. Like other Coeliac Australia's gluten-free expos, the Sydney event will offer a great opportunity to discover, taste and shop everything new in gluten-free food as well as grab a bargain, with many show specials from exhibitors set to be on offer! ​Coeliac Australia also welcomes Woolworths as its Principal Sponsor. Exhibiting for the first time, the Woolworths stand will showcase their fantastic Free From Gluten range and brings a new exhibitor experience for visitors. Look forward to visiting the Gluten Free Expo's dedicated Education Stage where visitors can listen to expert dietitians and medical practitioners sharing the latest deve...

Peachy Friday - Life Drawing + Live Music 2022

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On the first Friday of the month, we will host a total art experience with some of the most talented Australian musicians and our beautiful undraped models. After the first edition with Declan Kelly, we are back on Friday 1 July, with an evening of Life Drawing with live piano by Sonia De Freitas. We will also have a model (nude) who will work through a series of poses, while you sketch away with a glass of wine in hand. Just after her stunning performance at the Winter Collective, Sonia will create a live soundtrack to the event. Open to all levels, from first-timers to experienced artists. https://upnext.com.au/event/peachy-friday-life-drawing-live-music-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

KGV Mixed Netball Competitions 2022

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Divisions are graded with a focus on participation and having fun. The competition duration is 16 weeks including finals. Game duration - Lunch 13min halves and Evening 20min halves. Please note: No injury insurance is provided. All teams must provide their own uniform. Water fountains are only available to re-fill bottles, drinking from the bubbler is not permitted. To find out more about registration and competition start dates, please visit our website To receive KGV competition updates please email kgvsports@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au https://upnext.com.au/event/kgv-mixed-netball-competitions-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

KGV Mixed and Men's Futsal competitions 2022

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Divisions are graded with a focus on participation and having fun. The competition duration is 16 weeks including finals. Game duration - Lunch 13min halves and Evening 20min halves. Please note: No injury insurance is provided. All teams must provide their own uniform and shin pads. *Boots with moulded studs must be worn on our outdoor court. Flat soled shoes, screw-in studs and other shoes are not permitted. Water fountains are only available to re-fill bottles, drinking from the bubbler is not permitted. To find out more about registration and competition start dates, please visit our website To receive KGV competition updates please email kgvsports@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au https://upnext.com.au/event/kgv-mixed-and-mens-futsal-competitions-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

Emerging Women in Music with Anna Hueneke 2022

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In partnership with the University of Sydney's Conservatorium of Music, The Women's Club presents the Emerging Women in Music program which showcases 17 emerging musicians performing ten hours of music by Australian female composers across nine concerts. Anna Hueneke is a Sydney poet and emerging composer and singer. Following a deep engagement with the language and texts of Biblical Hebrew Anna has written two collections of poems in English and Biblical Hebrew titled Songs of Fire and Sacred Fire. In Songs of Fire the fire represents a woman's creative power and lamenting voice. In Sacred Fire the fire of lament becomes the fire of love between woman and man. Anna sets her poems to traditional Jewish liturgical melodies and, through study at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, to compositions of her own. Anna speaks her poetry first in English and then sings in Biblical Hebrew. She is looking forward to presenting a selection of her work at the upcoming event at The Women...

Colourful Creatures at WILD LIFE Sydney 2022

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These July school holidays fly into a world of colour and get ready to create your own outback adventure story book! Venture through WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo this July! Visit WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, and get closer to the bright and beautiful creatures Australia has to offer including the amber-coloured Goodfellow's Tree Kangaroo, Green Tree Frogs, Tasmanian Devils, Red-collared Lorikeets and our resident Southern Cassowary! WANT TO DOUBLE THE FUN? Encounter even more colour as you dive into SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, and continue creating your own adventure storybook based on your encounters and experiences with bright clownfish, spotted Zebra sharks and eye-catching King Penguns. https://upnext.com.au/event/colourful-creatures-at-wild-life-sydney-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

KGV Women's, Mixed and Men's Basketball Competitions 2022

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Divisions are graded with a focus on participation and having fun. The competition duration is 16 weeks including finals. Game duration - Lunch 13min halves and Evening 20min halves. Please note: No injury insurance is provided. All teams must provide their own uniform. Water fountains are only available to re-fill bottles, drinking from the bubbler is NOT permitted. To find out more about registration and competition start dates, please visit our website To receive KGV competition updates please email kgvsports@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au https://upnext.com.au/event/kgv-womens-mixed-and-mens-basketball-competitions-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

Margarita Month | 2-4-1 Margs at Salty's Bondi 2022

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Sydney, we've got some epic news coming your way. Salty's Bondi is throwing an unmissable, month-long celebration of margaritas this July! Celebrating the cocktail we all know and love, we're partnering with Olmeca Tequila to bring you: 2-4-1 MARGARITAS - ALL DAY LONG - EVERY MONDAY TO FRIDAY IN JULY Whether you're looking to dial up the heat with our chilli-infused She's A Scorcher, or hit the sweet spot with our strawberry frozen Bondi Chill - with 9 killer cocktails to choose from, you'll find a marg (or two) to suit you. On top of that, we'll be throwing an all-day celebration for 4th of July with awesome DJ sets, delicious drinks, All-American eats and a side of Southern Cali beach vibes. If our Margarita & Tequila Masterclass sounds more your vibe, we'll also be offering a hands-on experience in a tequila tasting and margarita making on Wednesday 6 and 27 July. To top things off, Salty's DJs will be here every single day with all your fa...

Blame it on the Sunsets: Niki McDonald AKA Tapestry Girl 2022

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intelligent animal and the Darlington Installation Project present Blame it on the Sunsets by Niki McDonald. Blame it on the Sunsets is a window gallery exhibition of urban faces, spaces and attitudes made permanent in wool. The sass of urban life balanced with the pace of needlepoint tapestry. 'I'm saying that our urban environment empowers the women who embrace the colours, reflections, lights, and Sunsets' - Niki McDonald Niki is inspired by the ephemeral and drawn to the mechanical nature of textile arts practice. Within the repetition and toiling is a space that allows her to connect with an intuition that inspires. The repetition of stitches echoes the pixels of digital work and the spray-paint used on the streets. Artist bio Niki McDonald uses contemporary needlepoint tapestries to explore the urban landscape and experience. 'Faces, spaces and attitudes,' are all themes in work, which often depict strong women against a colourful background that includes...

American Smoking BBQ Class: Centennial Park 2022

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Produce melt-in-your-mouth brisket and learn the classic American art of barbeque meat smoking with this hands-on cooking class! Starting with a tasty starter, the host and chef will give you a rundown of the session over a complimentary beer, before you tuck into some pre-smoked meats so you can discuss the product and the end goal of your meat-smoking journey. You'll be focusing on barbecue techniques from four legendary barbecue regions including Texas, Kansas, Carolina and Memphis, what separates them and how to utilise the techniques as effectively as possible. You'll be taught tips on rubs, timing, temperatures, and the famous Texas crutch method of smoking to enable you to make mouthwatering smoked meats at home. The chef will also show you how to prepare fresh meat for smoking and will demonstrate how to effectively use smoking equipment, as well as make the perfect accompaniments so you can get the most out of your meat. After the class, you get to sit down together an...

Learn to play ukulele from your heart 2022

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Have fun learning to play ukulele your way - and sing-along. Bring out the inner musician in you, on the easiest & most fun instrument to learn to play. I guarantee, within the session, (even as an absolute beginner :) you will be able to make up your own chords, melodies and songs - and sing-a-long. We will learn 5 of the most common chords in C Major (the most popular musical key), and strumming (plus fingerpicking, scales & solo'ing) styles to discover your own ability & unique musical personality to shine thru (even in a group) everyone will explore & develop their own style :) I am a very 'un-conventional' music teacher… I emphasize finding your inner style & expression in music, as well as having fun experimenting & 'doodling' - and getting confident to 'sing-along' It's honestly like several months of lessons in one session - a great overview of everything you can do with ukulele + you get a free 'homework' PDF book...

Bush food planting day 2022

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Guided walks are fully booked. You are welcome to visit the farm and enjoy a winter scavenger hunt. Keep checking our What's On website. There will be more bush food walks at the farm in spring. The walks cover the living history of Aboriginal cultural connection to the landscape and bush foods suitable for growing in our area. They are run by education officers from Koori Kinnections and are suitable for all ages. https://upnext.com.au/event/bush-food-planting-day-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

Royale with Cheese: 90s Unplugged 2022

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Royale with Cheese is Australia's premier 90s rock show, from Seattle-sound to Grunge to Britpop and all the best Oz Rock from the 90s. Royale With Cheese is not just a covers band - it's a rollicking 90s party reviving one of the greatest and most influential decades in rock music. Royale with Cheese now presents their 90s Unplugged show, recreating some of the best performances from the MTV Unplugged shows of Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, REM and Oasis as well as stripped down versions of classics from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins, U2, Blink-182, Green Day, Foo Fighters and more! https://upnext.com.au/event/royale-with-cheese-90s-unplugged-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

2022 Gluten Free Expo Sydney

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The Gluten Free Expo will make its long-awaited return to Sydney on 2-3 July 2022! The event will be held at the Royal Randwick Racecourse over one fantastic weekend not to be missed. The Gluten Free Expo is proudly brought to you by the experts in gluten-free at Coeliac Australia and is the only dedicated gluten-free event of its kind in NSW. Like other Coeliac Australia's gluten-free expos, the Sydney event will offer a great opportunity to discover, taste and shop everything new in gluten-free food as well as grab a bargain, with many show specials from exhibitors set to be on offer! ​Coeliac Australia also welcomes Woolworths as its Principal Sponsor. Exhibiting for the first time, the Woolworths stand will showcase their fantastic Free From Gluten range and brings a new exhibitor experience for visitors. Look forward to visiting the Gluten Free Expo's dedicated Education Stage where visitors can listen to expert dietitians and medical practitioners sharing the latest deve...

Stand up comedy - Michael Shafar 2022

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Come along to the Emanuel comedy night for a fun-filled evening of laughs. Since leaving a career in law for comedy, Michael has been working hard to win his Jewish mother's forgiveness and has (somewhat) achieved that, having performed around Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the US and on international waters. You might know him from his appearances on Network 10's The Project and Studio 10, ABC's Comedy Bites, triple j's Good Az Friday or from his 30+ million views on his videos online. He is currently touring his latest show The Return of Shafar around the country to sold-out crowds and very nice reviews. 'Shafar circumnavigates the line between edgy and offensive with beautiful finesse' ★★★★½ The Age Doors open 7pm, open bar + snacks https://upnext.com.au/event/stand-up-comedy-michael-shafar-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

American Smoking BBQ Class: Centennial Park 2022

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Produce melt-in-your-mouth brisket and learn the classic American art of barbeque meat smoking with this hands-on cooking class! Starting with a tasty starter, the host and chef will give you a rundown of the session over a complimentary beer, before you tuck into some pre-smoked meats so you can discuss the product and the end goal of your meat-smoking journey. You'll be focusing on barbecue techniques from four legendary barbecue regions including Texas, Kansas, Carolina and Memphis, what separates them and how to utilise the techniques as effectively as possible. You'll be taught tips on rubs, timing, temperatures, and the famous Texas crutch method of smoking to enable you to make mouthwatering smoked meats at home. The chef will also show you how to prepare fresh meat for smoking and will demonstrate how to effectively use smoking equipment, as well as make the perfect accompaniments so you can get the most out of your meat. After the class, you get to sit down together an...

Blame it on the Sunsets: Niki McDonald AKA Tapestry Girl 2022

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intelligent animal and the Darlington Installation Project present Blame it on the Sunsets by Niki McDonald. Blame it on the Sunsets is a window gallery exhibition of urban faces, spaces and attitudes made permanent in wool. The sass of urban life balanced with the pace of needlepoint tapestry. 'I'm saying that our urban environment empowers the women who embrace the colours, reflections, lights, and Sunsets' - Niki McDonald Niki is inspired by the ephemeral and drawn to the mechanical nature of textile arts practice. Within the repetition and toiling is a space that allows her to connect with an intuition that inspires. The repetition of stitches echoes the pixels of digital work and the spray-paint used on the streets. Artist bio Niki McDonald uses contemporary needlepoint tapestries to explore the urban landscape and experience. 'Faces, spaces and attitudes,' are all themes in work, which often depict strong women against a colourful background that includes...

Royale with Cheese: 90s Unplugged 2022

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Royale with Cheese is Australia's premier 90s rock show, from Seattle-sound to Grunge to Britpop and all the best Oz Rock from the 90s. Royale With Cheese is not just a covers band - it's a rollicking 90s party reviving one of the greatest and most influential decades in rock music. Royale with Cheese now presents their 90s Unplugged show, recreating some of the best performances from the MTV Unplugged shows of Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, REM and Oasis as well as stripped down versions of classics from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins, U2, Blink-182, Green Day, Foo Fighters and more! https://upnext.com.au/event/royale-with-cheese-90s-unplugged-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

Margarita Month | 2-4-1 Margs at Salty's Bondi 2022

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Sydney, we've got some epic news coming your way. Salty's Bondi is throwing an unmissable, month-long celebration of margaritas this July! Celebrating the cocktail we all know and love, we're partnering with Olmeca Tequila to bring you: 2-4-1 MARGARITAS - ALL DAY LONG - EVERY MONDAY TO FRIDAY IN JULY Whether you're looking to dial up the heat with our chilli-infused She's A Scorcher, or hit the sweet spot with our strawberry frozen Bondi Chill - with 9 killer cocktails to choose from, you'll find a marg (or two) to suit you. On top of that, we'll be throwing an all-day celebration for 4th of July with awesome DJ sets, delicious drinks, All-American eats and a side of Southern Cali beach vibes. If our Margarita & Tequila Masterclass sounds more your vibe, we'll also be offering a hands-on experience in a tequila tasting and margarita making on Wednesday 6 and 27 July. To top things off, Salty's DJs will be here every single day with all your fa...

KGV Mixed and Men's Futsal competitions 2022

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Divisions are graded with a focus on participation and having fun. The competition duration is 16 weeks including finals. Game duration - Lunch 13min halves and Evening 20min halves. Please note: No injury insurance is provided. All teams must provide their own uniform and shin pads. *Boots with moulded studs must be worn on our outdoor court. Flat soled shoes, screw-in studs and other shoes are not permitted. Water fountains are only available to re-fill bottles, drinking from the bubbler is not permitted. To find out more about registration and competition start dates, please visit our website To receive KGV competition updates please email kgvsports@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au https://upnext.com.au/event/kgv-mixed-and-mens-futsal-competitions-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

KGV Mixed Netball Competitions 2022

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Divisions are graded with a focus on participation and having fun. The competition duration is 16 weeks including finals. Game duration - Lunch 13min halves and Evening 20min halves. Please note: No injury insurance is provided. All teams must provide their own uniform. Water fountains are only available to re-fill bottles, drinking from the bubbler is not permitted. To find out more about registration and competition start dates, please visit our website To receive KGV competition updates please email kgvsports@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au https://upnext.com.au/event/kgv-mixed-netball-competitions-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

Sydney Bravehearts 777 Marathon 2022

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Australia's iconic endurance event, the Bravehearts 777 Marathon , is back for its eighth year with a mission to encourage more Australians to take on the physical challenge and fundraise - in a bid to prevent child sexual abuse. Bravehearts is a leading Australian child protection organisation focused on creating a world where people, communities and systems all work together to protect children from child sexual abuse. Join Bravehearts' 777 Marathon when it lands in Sydney. Registrations are now open for individuals or teams to run or walk the 7km, 14km, 21.1km, or 42.2km distances. https://upnext.com.au/event/sydney-bravehearts-777-marathon-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

Panic! @ The Metro 2022

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PANIC! - Sydney's new premier Punk, Emo and Hardcore party returns this July with an enormous 4 band bill! Windwaker, Deficit, Elision & Broken Earth will be leading the charge on this massive night, with DJs dropping your favourite tunes. Panic!' s goal is to rebuild Sydney's Emo & Punk community by reconnecting bands with music lovers and clubgoers and providing Live entertainment and DJs in one of the most prestigious venues in the country, The Metro Theatre This is a night you don't want to miss. https://upnext.com.au/event/panic-the-metro-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

KGV Women's, Mixed and Men's Basketball Competitions 2022

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Divisions are graded with a focus on participation and having fun. The competition duration is 16 weeks including finals. Game duration - Lunch 13min halves and Evening 20min halves. Please note: No injury insurance is provided. All teams must provide their own uniform. Water fountains are only available to re-fill bottles, drinking from the bubbler is NOT permitted. To find out more about registration and competition start dates, please visit our website To receive KGV competition updates please email kgvsports@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au https://upnext.com.au/event/kgv-womens-mixed-and-mens-basketball-competitions-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

Learn to play ukulele from your heart 2022

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Have fun learning to play ukulele your way - and sing-along. Bring out the inner musician in you, on the easiest & most fun instrument to learn to play. I guarantee, within the session, (even as an absolute beginner :) you will be able to make up your own chords, melodies and songs - and sing-a-long. We will learn 5 of the most common chords in C Major (the most popular musical key), and strumming (plus fingerpicking, scales & solo'ing) styles to discover your own ability & unique musical personality to shine thru (even in a group) everyone will explore & develop their own style :) I am a very 'un-conventional' music teacher… I emphasize finding your inner style & expression in music, as well as having fun experimenting & 'doodling' - and getting confident to 'sing-along' It's honestly like several months of lessons in one session - a great overview of everything you can do with ukulele + you get a free 'homework' PDF book...

Colourful Creatures at WILD LIFE Sydney 2022

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These July school holidays fly into a world of colour and get ready to create your own outback adventure story book! Venture through WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo this July! Visit WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, and get closer to the bright and beautiful creatures Australia has to offer including the amber-coloured Goodfellow's Tree Kangaroo, Green Tree Frogs, Tasmanian Devils, Red-collared Lorikeets and our resident Southern Cassowary! WANT TO DOUBLE THE FUN? Encounter even more colour as you dive into SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, and continue creating your own adventure storybook based on your encounters and experiences with bright clownfish, spotted Zebra sharks and eye-catching King Penguns. https://upnext.com.au/event/colourful-creatures-at-wild-life-sydney-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

Peachy Friday - Life Drawing + Live Music 2022

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On the first Friday of the month, we will host a total art experience with some of the most talented Australian musicians and our beautiful undraped models. After the first edition with Declan Kelly, we are back on Friday 1 July, with an evening of Life Drawing with live piano by Sonia De Freitas. We will also have a model (nude) who will work through a series of poses, while you sketch away with a glass of wine in hand. Just after her stunning performance at the Winter Collective, Sonia will create a live soundtrack to the event. Open to all levels, from first-timers to experienced artists. https://upnext.com.au/event/peachy-friday-life-drawing-live-music-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

Bush food planting day 2022

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Guided walks are fully booked. You are welcome to visit the farm and enjoy a winter scavenger hunt. Keep checking our What's On website. There will be more bush food walks at the farm in spring. The walks cover the living history of Aboriginal cultural connection to the landscape and bush foods suitable for growing in our area. They are run by education officers from Koori Kinnections and are suitable for all ages. https://upnext.com.au/event/bush-food-planting-day-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

Emerging Women in Music with Anna Hueneke 2022

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In partnership with the University of Sydney's Conservatorium of Music, The Women's Club presents the Emerging Women in Music program which showcases 17 emerging musicians performing ten hours of music by Australian female composers across nine concerts. Anna Hueneke is a Sydney poet and emerging composer and singer. Following a deep engagement with the language and texts of Biblical Hebrew Anna has written two collections of poems in English and Biblical Hebrew titled Songs of Fire and Sacred Fire. In Songs of Fire the fire represents a woman's creative power and lamenting voice. In Sacred Fire the fire of lament becomes the fire of love between woman and man. Anna sets her poems to traditional Jewish liturgical melodies and, through study at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, to compositions of her own. Anna speaks her poetry first in English and then sings in Biblical Hebrew. She is looking forward to presenting a selection of her work at the upcoming event at The Women...

BridgeClimb Photographers Tour + Masterclass 2022

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Are you a budding or passionate photographer looking for an unbeatable shoot location? In partnership with Fuji X and professional landscape photographer Glenn Mckimmin , we're proud to offer BridgeClimb's Photographer Tour + Masterclass - an exclusive experience that allows amateur photographers to up-skill their photography knowledge, then put it to the test in a photo shoot from a vantage point like no other. This one of a kind experience will take you and your camera on a journey to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the South-East Pylon Observation and Gun Decks - locations public cameras are not usually allowed - for uninterrupted views that only photographers can usually dream of! The Photographer Tour + Masterclass is available in a full or half day package, as well as a new two-hour Sunrise or Sunset shoot that runs once a month. Don't miss out on capturing the most iconic shots of Sydney: Two-hour sunrise or sunset sessions: $199 per person (including Pylo...

The future is now: where is synthetic biology taking us? 2022

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The United States is 10 years ahead of Australia in synbio innovation - what learnings can we gain as our industry launches? Synthetic biology is already transforming how we grow food, what we eat, and how we create medicines. With the Australian industry in its infancy, what can we learn from abroad about this brave new world we are entering? Hear an exclusive keynote from US industry expert, Dr Emily Leproust , CEO & Founder of Twist Bioscience, followed by a discussion between leading voices in the Australian synthetic biology space to unpack: What is the potential of this innovation for Australia and the world? What can we learn for those who have gone before us? Where is this technology taking us - and ethically is that okay? Join us for an insightful conversation about this new frontier of innovation, that the CSIRO predicts will be worth over $27 billion annually by 2040. Visiting Entrepreneur Emily Leproust, PhD - CEO & Founder, Twist Bioscience Panel Dr Jason Whitfi...

Alon Ilsar: Trigger Happy 'Visualised' 2022

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Alon Ilsar is an Australian-based drummer, composer, instrument designer and researcher. He is the co-designer of a new gestural instrument for electronic percussionists, the AirSticks, and is currently researching the uses of the AirSticks at Monash University's SensiLab in the field of health and well-being, making music creation more accessible to the broader community. Alon holds a PhD in instrument design from the University of Technology Sydney. He has played the AirSticks at Sydney's Vivid Festival, on Triple J's Like a Version and at NYC's MET Museum, with projects such as Trigger Happy 'Visualised', The Hour, The Sticks, Tuka (from Thundamentals), Sandy Evans' 'Ahimsa' and 'Rockpool,' Ellen Kirkwood's '[A]part', Kirin J Callinan, Kind of Silence (UK), Cephalon (US), and Silent Spring. He has played the drums in Belvoir Theatre's 'Keating! the Musical,' Sydney Theatre Company's 'Mojo,' Meow Meow wi...

Body percussion 2022

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Learn to Clap, Slap, tap, Snap & Stomp your way to making music with just your body - and voice! Using ancient techniques that have been around for 1'000's of years, you can create rhythms for some common songs (such as, 'Happy Birthday to You', and more…) as well as develop your own unique style and 'signature move'. Please contact me to arrange a personalised date & time that suits you best :) Body percussion is a great way to get up and have fun learning about rhythms and coordination, group interaction and teamwork, personal musical ability and listening - and have fun together bringing out the inner drummer in you! In this class, we'll firstly all learn a little bit about clapping, tapping, slapping, snapping and stomping. Then, we'll form two groups that will play against each other rhythmically - team coordination and individual listening is a must. Lastly, we'll ask a few volunteer soloists to a final 'play-off' between the gr...

Free online course: Selling Made Easy 2022

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Do you find selling uncomfortable? Do you avoid it? If so, we invite you to... 🙌 SELLING MADE EASY 🙌 📅 DATE: June 30 (Thursday) 🕘 TIME: 12pm - 2:30pm (Sydney Time) 💻 WHERE: Online (on your mobile, tablet or desktop) REGISTER FOR THE FREE ONLINE EVENT NOW 💡 Discover How To Make Selling Easy (Not Sleazy) 👁️ Turn Fear And Self-Doubt Into Confidence And Conviction 🤝 Learn The Science Of How To Get People Into The 'Buy Zone' In 30 Mins Or Less 📝 Inspire People To Buy With The VISION Process 🤔 WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR? #1 Coaches, Practitioners, Course Creators Or Service Providers that speak with prospects via Zoom, on the phone or in person. This could be an enquiry, casual conversation, discovery session or strategy session. Learn how it's possible to have 10 sessions and have 10 new paying clients. OR... #2 Business Owners That Want More Clients Or Customers You don't want to compete by having the cheapest price. So what do you compete on then? RELATIONSHIPS. Le...

Travel guide to decarbonisation: How do we get there? 2022

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Join EnergyLab for a conversation with Visiting Entrepreneur Grace Sai covering her entrepreneurial journey and transition to the decarbonisation space. Other international entrepreneurs will join for a panel discussion providing advice on how we can join them on this journey, with a particular focus on women entrepreneurs. In keeping with the theme of the City of Sydney's Visiting Entrepreneur Program, the session will cover the FUTURE T.B.D: To be discussed: Grace's entrepreneurial journey and transition to the climate tech space To be dreamed: The future of climate tech and clean energy To be debunked: Myths around decarbonisation as well as myths around being a woman in this space To be debated: Will open the conversation to our panel and audience for a Q&A. Visiting Entrepreneur Grace Sai - Co-Founder and CEO, Unravel Carbon Panel Carola Jonas - Co-Founder and CEO, Everty Jane Melia - Co-Founder and CEO, Harvest Thermal Camille Socquet-Clerc - Co-Founder and Di...

Judy Garland's 100th Birthday Extravaganza 2022

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Celebrating the 100th birthday of one of the most enduring legends of stage and screen. An unforgettable one night only performance of the show tunes and standards such as Somewhere Over The Rainbow , Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart , Get Happy and many more Judy showstoppers! Tilly Street is a jazz singer based in Sydney. A natural storyteller who will sweep you off your feet, Tilly's irresistible tone and phrasing make her a favourite amongst musicians and audiences. Joining her will be Sydney's favourite feel-good jazz ensemble, the Pocket Trio. Featuring Andrew Scott, Max Aldouca and Tim Geldens. https://upnext.com.au/event/judy-garlands-100th-birthday-extravaganza-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

Hard Quiz Live - Hosted by Tom Gleeson 2022

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Hard Quiz is hitting the road in 2022 with an all new stage show and a huge national tour. The Hard Quiz Master, Overlord and Gold Logie Award Winner, Tom Gleeson, is taking the Big Brass Mug out for a spin, swapping the studio for a theatre and adding a third dimension to Australia's hardest quiz. Hard Quiz is a game show where the host doesn't hide his contempt and the prize is the chance to stare down a camera while holding a mug - it's also a ratings phenomenon, which is now in its seventh season on the ABC. This will be Hard Quiz like you have never seen it, with audience members pulled on stage for a live roasting from the most brutal quizmaster since the inquisition. When Tom isn't flaying contestants for your enjoyment he is also one of Australia's funniest and most successful stand-up comedians who commands a theatre like no-one else. This may be peak Gleeson, the most perfect expression of his powers - Hard Quiz, a huge live crowd and no rules. Starting in...

City of Sydney library online book club: Crime and Thrillers 2022

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If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration. Our librarians have chosen a topic or theme for each month with a suggested reading list. Read from the list or find other related titles in the online catalogue. Then join in the discussion and hear about what others have been reading too. This month's theme is Crime and Thrillers Book Club is held on the last Thursday of the month via Zoom. Before the event, you'll need to install the free Zoom software on your own laptop, computer or device and read a book relating to reading topic for that month. https://upnext.com.au/event/city-of-sydney-library-online-book-club-crime-and-thrillers-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

Is the Metaverse part of your reality? 2022

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With organisations and individuals jumping on the Metaverse bandwagon, it's hard to know whether the Metaverse is all hype or hyperbole. EY Foundry, in conjunction with City of Sydney's Visiting Entrepreneur Program , is excited to present an all-encompassing Metaverse discussion where we'll explore: Metaverse 101: what is it, how it works, how it relates to Web 3.0, blockchain, NFTs and DAOs? The Metaverse in practice: how is it being used in the real/virtual world? What are the implications for the individual, society and organisations? How can corporations and their clients benefit? What are the risks? How to manage the unknown? What lies ahead and how can we get involved? We'll be kicking off with a Metaverse 101 to discover what the hype is all about, explore some real-life case studies to bring the Metaverse to life and then highlight the opportunities and risks involved. Visiting Entrepreneur Bell Beh - CEO and Co-Founder, BuzzAR Panel Patricia Haueiss - Chief...

Biggest Morning Tea at Cliff Noble Community Centre 2022

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Come along and enjoy some morning tea, and help us raise money for the Cancer Council. Entry is $5 which includes a plate of morning tea. A raffle will be held at $2 per ticket and a lolly guessing competition at $2 per guess. All welcome but bookings essential as places are limited. There is free 2 hour street parking. The centre is a 15-20 minute walk from Erskineville or Redfern Station. https://upnext.com.au/event/biggest-morning-tea-at-cliff-noble-community-centre-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

Space Hub Connect - June 2022

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Where we will be welcoming some new faces into the Space Hub community. ​Hear all about their amazing backgrounds founding and building space companies and technology, as well network with the best and brightest in the Australian space community. ​Learn more about the National Space Industry Hub . The event is sponsored by Tech Central, Australia's premier innovation district. ​It brings together six neighbourhoods in Sydney which are already home to some of Australia's most exciting startups and innovative institutions. The NSW Government is working collaboratively to catalyse this innovation ecosystem - Tech Central - connecting organisations to create a globally renowned community that pulses with inspiration and draws top tech talent from across the world to do their best work. Tech Central is on Gadigal country. ​Keep up to date with Tech Central, Australia's Innovation Engine on LinkedIn , Twitter or www.tc.sydney https://upnext.com.au/event/space-hub-connect-june-20...

Free bike tune ups: Rosebery 2022

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We're out and about on shared paths and cycleways in inner Sydney twice a week. We're talking to pedestrians and riders about respecting each other's journey and sharing spaces with courtesy and grace. Our tune-ups are free and offered on a first come first-served basis. Occasionally we will close the queue early to ensure those waiting receive a tune-up before the event finishes. Our events are weather dependant. https://upnext.com.au/event/free-bike-tune-ups-rosebery-2022 Check out our website https://upnext.com.au/sydney Check out our Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/upnextsydney Check out our Youtube channel UpNext Sydney Youtube

Who rules in the Metaverse? 2022

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How can we create a Metaverse for good? It is still early days for the Metaverse. Big tech and corporates are jockeying for ownership, while entrepreneurial creators and brands leap into the fray to test the limits of what might be possible in these immersive, augmented spaces. But while this brave new world is still taking shape, we grapple with issues around the governance of behaviour within these new worlds. How are we considering the values, ethics and even laws of the new worlds in the Metaverse? Join us for this panel discussion powered by UTS Startups, UTS Graduate Research School and Sydney Knowledge Hub. Visiting Entrepreneur Bell Beh - CEO and Co-Founder, BuzzAR Panel Dr Julia Scott-Stevenson - UTS Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow Carli Johnston - Co-Founder and Head of Product, Virtual Method Robert Yearsley - CEO, ARIA Research Moderator Jackie Randles - Partnership Lead at ANU School of Cybernetics About Bell Beh As a lawyer turned entrepreneur, Bell Beh is CEO o...