![Vivid Sydney](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/7M0LYG3XzcAQ0nq8sNjRi9/a687d5b98fca1622c6ff35e429c1e385/Vivid_Sydney._DNSW_1200x740.jpg)
### Light up your nights at Vivid Sydney 

This winter festival of light, music, talks and food is in full swing, with plenty of free things to do. See aerial acrobatics, dance and unbelievable circus feats with [Cristal Palace](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/cristal-palace), loads of [live music at Tumbalong Park](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/tumbalong-nights-at-vivid-sydney) and visit the [Vivid Fire Kitchen](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/vivid-fire-kitchen) for cooking demonstrations, talks and tastings. [Explore the full program.](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/vivid-light-music-ideas-festival)  

Until Saturday 13 June 

![Sydney Film Festival](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/4FohLRF93y8qph7bnxMs7s/a57fbbffa86ff145c4f3ff836427a613/SFF-1280x480.jpg)
### Celebrate cinema at Sydney Film Festival 

Lights, camera, action! Take your pick from more than 200 films from Australia and around the world, including the buzziest new titles direct from Cannes. Stop by SFFTV at Martin Place for free screenings and discounted tickets. Lower Town Hall is the festival hub where you can connect with fellow filmgoers and filmmakers, attend special events or talks, or enjoy happy hour before or after a film. [Explore the full program. ](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/sydney-film-festival)

Wednesday 3 to Sunday 14 June  

![Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prize finalists at the Art Gallery of NSW](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/mxHEK398tWtrI0FyuAD7I/e0557c0ab4b9788d58e724114ec22549/4620b220-4cdc-11f1-9d17-a1444d948116--Archibald--Wynne-and-Sulman-Prizes-hero.webp)
### Marvel at the Archibald Prize finalists 

The best works from [Australia’s most significant art award for portraiture](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/archibald-wynne-and-sulman-prizes) are on show at the Art Gallery of NSW, along with the exciting finalists for the Wynne and Sulman prizes. You might see a work by the next big thing at the Young Archies, for artists aged 5 to 18.   

Every day until Sunday 16 August 

![Ambassadors from the Refugee Council of Australia](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/1YuZfowPBQqugkXWvUYDi3/a3c95a609932183270ed9eb7a8139127/Refugee_22k-1280x480.jpg)
### Share a story during Refugee Week 

This year’s theme is ‘A million stories’, marking the million refugees who have resettled in Australia since the end of World War 2. Hear from Nawfel and Shabnam, ambassadors from the Refugee Council of Australia. They’ll share their unique stories about their journeys, their dreams and their message for our communities. [Explore the full program.](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/refugee-week)

Sunday 14 to Saturday 20 June 

![Sydney Pride Month](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/2htLDtMeXu5rwpgE5E8YJA/d1eba73e903e9a2a208cd49986165636/7097a890-4e55-11f1-a018-3377a2504f68--Pride-Fest-hero.webp)
### Paint the town Pride 

Celebrate Pride Month with performances, parties and plenty of glitter. The Oxford Street precinct will come alive with more than 300 events for Pride Fest, Sydney's queer arts and culture festival. Be dazzled by the [Pride Fest Gala](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/pride-fest-gala-performance), see award-winning cabaret sensation [Skank Sinatra](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/skank-sinatra-the-name-on-everybodys-lips) or end the month on a high with the [Juicy Riot](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/juicy-riot) variety show. [Explore all the Sydney Pride Month events.](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/pride-month)  

Throughout June 

![Makers and Shakers Market at White Bay Cruise Terminal](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/6DmKlpfZCyRHtIg2u9TYAu/829c42c35ad7a9c00d1099e1b357fcaa/6b6cfbe0-25ef-11ee-9bab-7149a77af4d1---The-Makers-and-Shakers-Market-hero.webp)
### Shop local at the Makers and Shakers Market

[Explore more than 140 stalls](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/the-makers-and-shakers-market) brimming with Australian-made ceramics, slow fashion, jewellery, homewares, art and gourmet food. Meet the makers behind your one-of-a-kind find, join a creative workshop or let the kids play in the free activity zone.  

Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June 

![Ultimo Community Centre's free open day](//images.ctfassets.net/kcmyw5u53voi/7twEFfLp3KwBglpenG5cVf/fc94f513cf74feaf5950623c9f44b713/eba00b50-ef19-11ef-8423-899fae249ead--Ultimo-Community-Centre-Open-Day-hero.webp)
### Explore your local community centre in Ultimo 

Join the birthday fun at [Ultimo Community Centre](https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/ultimo-community-centre-open-day) as it celebrates 30 years of community, connection and activities. Play pickleball on their rooftop courts, try an arts and craft workshop with the kids or relax with a barbecue lunch and live music.  

Saturday 20 June 

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