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Red Inc.
Eight East-Asian Australian artists who imagine what emerges from diversely hybridised cultural experiences
Katrina Marson in conversation with Bri Lee
Can we promise future generations a life free of sexual violence, in which their sexual wellbeing will be protected?
Woolloomoolivin' - Annual Festival of Urban Arts and Culture
Australia's original 100% FREE inner city Block Party!
Pawgust
This August, get your winter woolies and walk or run everyday to raise funds for Guide Dogs.
Australian South Sea Islander embroidery workshop
A free workshop for beginner to advanced stitchers led by Australian South Sea Islanders and artist Helen Fraser.
Grow your own greens workshop
You don't need a lot of space, equipment or experience to grow fresh food
Discover art in our city
Exhibitions
Charkha and Kargha
A new exhibition presenting highlights from the museum’s expansive collection of Indian textiles
Vivienne Binns: On and through the Surface
Tracing 60 years of work by one of Australia’s most significant feminist artists
Olivier Rasir: recent works
Art2Muse Gallery presents Olivier Rasir's new collection of artwork
Light & Darkness
Take a visual journey through the big international art movements of the late Modernist era.
Powerhouse Architecture Commission
The annual Powerhouse Architecture Commission transforms a public space into an immersive, multi-functional environment
3 - 11 September 2022
History Week
Moustaches, Money and Mayhem
Discover the histories of former aldermen and councillors
Hands-on portraiture at Sydney Town Hall (16+ years)
Celebrate Hands on History week with a tour of the City of Sydney’s mayoral portraits and a portrait drawing workshop
"Here's To'ee": Tapping the Tooheys Collection
Dr Lisa Murray – 2021 Hertzberg Fellow – has been exploring this special collection of business and industry records.
Laser cut jewellery from the Archives
Create your own laser cut jewellery using images from the City of Sydney Archive in this 3-hour interactive workshop.
The State of the Colony: People, Place and Politics in 1823
Take an eye-opening journey back to 1823, exploring key figures, stories and events in NSW's early history
Hands-on history in the City Archives
Discover over one million resources about the Sydney local government area, and the stories within them.
Laser cut printmaking from the Archives
Create your own laser cut print from images in the City Archive in this 3-hour interactive workshop.
Try something new
Free events
Charkha and Kargha
A new exhibition presenting highlights from the museum’s expansive collection of Indian textiles
Vivienne Binns: On and through the Surface
Tracing 60 years of work by one of Australia’s most significant feminist artists
Casual outdoor basketball
A three-quarter sized accessible basketball court is available free for casual games or practice
Glebe youth sports
Free activity for ages 13 to 18 to learn and play different sports and games
Going Solar Information Evening for Apartments
For apartment owners and managers facing soaring electricity prices and who want to do something positive for the global climate crisis
Olivier Rasir: recent works
Art2Muse Gallery presents Olivier Rasir's new collection of artwork
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