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Guided walks
Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll
Little Sydney Lives Exhibition
A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12
Women’s Reconciliation Network – Redfern Yarning Circle
Welcoming space for women from diverse backgrounds.
A few of our favourite things - Rare Book Week talk
Visit the City of Sydney Archives for a talk by our archivist on Council Reports 1857-1899 and Hyde Park redesign
Aboriginal Bush Tucker Tour
Experience the world’s oldest living culture through an in depth tour
Adult Ballet Classes for Beginners
Discover the elegance, strength, and joy of ballet in this 8-week Adult Ballet course
Beginners Learn to Sew Clothing Course
Make stretch clothes in our six-week absolute beginners sewing course.
Café and barista skills 8-week course for ages 16-25
Build your skills to work in a café in this free hands-on course.
Chinese painting for beginners to advanced
A free weekly class for beginners, led by an experienced Mandarin speaking tutor
Come and get techie: Darling Square Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
Digital Storytelling Workshop
A facilitated two-day storytelling workshop. Build community and create your own short, personal multi-media video.
Facing Climate Change
An evening lecture and discussion by Reverend Dr Andrew Errington in the Progress & Purpose series
Gardening Gurus
Sessions are led by David, an experienced nursery owner, and cover a range of gardening activities
Glebe Art Show at Tramsheds
Attention artists and art lovers: the annual Glebe Art Show is back in October 2026!
Majeda Awawdeh: The Sky is Concave
Majeda Awawdeh in conversation with Amani Haydar
Margaret Olley: Australian Intimiste
Margaret Olley: Australian Intimiste celebrates the legacy and significant achievements of Margaret Olley AC
Nature-inspired Watercolour Class
Relaxing, beginner-friendly watercolour classes in Sydney’s Inner West
Online Feedback: Poetry with Alicia Sometimes
Hone your poetry skills with Alicia Sometimes over five months.
Online Sign Language Course: Introduction to Auslan 1
Start communicating in Auslan and discover a rich visual language with this 8-week online course!
Qigong classes
Get an introduction to Qigong at any level of experience and fitness
Reiki Level 2 Practitioner
Focus on emotional and mental healing, Reiki symbols, and distance healing techniques.
Reiki level 2 practitioner certification
Practitioner energy healing course
Tannya Harricks: Exposed & Protected
Upcoming Exhibition Exposed & Protected at Art2Muse Gallery 20 October – 2 November 2026
The Cleftomanics - a cappella choir
The Cleftomaniacs are an all woman a capella singing group, known affectionately as ‘The Cleffies’.
The irresistible rise of the art fair with John McDonald
Join art critic John McDonald to explore the evolution of art fairs and their place in today’s global art market.
The Relevance of Buddhism to the Modern World
A conversation between Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche and Matthieu Ricard
Today at Apple: Pop Culture Parenting Live with Dyl Buckley
Live recording of Pop Culture Parenting to celebrate Creators We Love on Apple Podcasts
Undoing the City, Making Home
Artist Victor Ehikhamenor, who represented Nigeria in the Venice Biennale, exhibits at the Chau Chak Wing Museum.
Who Deserves a Home?
Explore the forces shaping housing, belonging and the future of home in Australia
Who Sets the Global Code? AI, Power, & the New World Order
Who writes the rules for AI? Explore the global contest over technology, power and the future.
WordPress Course: Design & Build Your Own Website
Learn to build your own professional website quickly and effectively using Wordpress in this 2-day course!
Zi Xin solo exhibition
An unique ceramics show in Sydney CBD. Zi Xin’s work draws on idiomatic language from both Eastern and Western cultures.
Nudenight Life Drawing at Doodler
Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere
NWC Get Online Week: Spot That Scam!
Come expand your understanding of scams, staying safe online, and using technology securely.
Screen Acting Classes
Get a head start in the competitive world of screen acting.
Youth improv 4-week workshop - ages 13 to 18
Build confidence and boost your communication skills through creative games, challenges and plenty of laughs.
Living Longer Living Stronger exercise
Improve your strength, balance and mobility
Halloween drag trivia hosted by Zephyr
Come to a night of fun, fangs and frivolity as we test your knowledge on all things horror and Halloween
Acting class
Learn acting skills from an experienced tutor in this 2-hour weekly class for adults
Art Mania: Geoffrey Bardon and the Painting Men of Papunya
Discover Kitty Hauser’s compelling biography of the young teacher who, through his involvement with Aboriginal artists
Crafting in stitches social group
Come work on your stitching skills in a relaxed, social environment
G is for Growth
An exhibition about the visual culture of urban renewal in Sydney and the economies it circulates within.
Lecture series: Rebels with a cause
Explore rebels, outlaws and nonconformists who challenged convention and reshaped art, photography, fashion and film.
Life drawing hosted by a Drag Queen workshop
Life Drawing Sip and Sketch Workshop hosted by a fun Sydney Drag Queen
No Notice Productions - Music Industry Academy
No Notice Productions builds real-world music skills through live events, media, collaboration and pathways to work.
Singing and stories at Waterloo Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Sydney City Guided Chan Meditation Beginners Welcome @Ultimo
FREE CLASS 2nd Sunday morning 12pm-2pm 4th Friday 6-7pm Guided Outdoor Moving Meditation Indoor Sitting Meditation
Poppet Centre craft circle
Being a parent is a full-time gig - and sometimes you just need a moment to breathe, to connect, and to create.
Qi Gong Course for Beginners
Discover the ancient practice of Qi Gong and cultivate greater balance, awareness and wellbeing in this 8-week course
Disco Never Dies – movement and culture workshop
Spark your creativity and connect with your local community at a free workshop
Intro to rug weaving on a floor loom
Weave a rug in a day using upcycled materials
Makertime: open access 16+yrs
Get hands-on experience at the Darling Square Library Makerspace
Bead it yourself upcycled necklace making workshops
Create a unique upcycled necklace with second-hand beads at DIY Daisy’s fun, sustainable Bead It Yourself workshop
Bike care and maintenance course
Come along and learn more about how to maintain and fix your bike
Critical ground: global First Nations visual art dialogues
Explore Indigenous art histories with Australian-based First Nations artists.
Demystifying the Writing Process with Graeme Simsion
How to approach your manuscript as a project, with a clear path from conception to a final manuscript.
Experience the magic of the Chalice Well Gardens
A one-day workshop of sacred water, intuition and guidance
Hayley Millar Baker in Conversation with Cara Kirkwood
Celebrate the opening weekend of Hayley Millar Baker’s major new commission, 'No Spectacular Soul'
Life drawing Saturday morning
Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
Scented spring: Spring edition perfume making workshop
Create your own Signature Spring Scent Perfume
Side Quest: Make a Plan, Find Your People, Get It Done
Your job is what you do. Your side quest is what makes you you.
Sign Language Course: Introduction to Auslan 1
Start communicating in Auslan and discover a rich visual language in this 8-week course
Sydney AI Circle: Networking & Project Pitches
Meet local AI enthusiasts, exchange ideas and discover projects at a relaxed networking evening in South Eveleigh.
The Expansion Circle
A Therapeutic Breathwork experience to unwind physical tension, regulate your emotions and feel more energised.
Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize Talks: Winner's Talk
The 2026 Winner of the Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize joins Director Sep Pourbozorgi for a talk on their artwork.
Working with Charcoal Mediums: 2 Day Workshop
Explore the depth of charcoal with Andrew Antoniou and develop techniques for creating expressive and personal imagery.
Dark Matter in the Pub 2026
Dark Matter in the Pub is an event that aims to explore the fascinating and mysterious topic of dark matter.
Meisner technique acting classes
For all skill levels, learn the best foundation for acting
The One-Day Epic: Poetry Workshop with Rico Craig
Write and share pieces which explore the links between the everyday and the epic.
Cycling in the city course
Get the skills and confidence to ride on Sydney streets
Your Story – a women’s writing workshop
Spark your creativity and connect with your community at a free workshop
1 Day Carving Soapstone Workshop with Karen Alexander
Create a small finished soapstone sculpture in this one day workshop.
Australian Poetry Slam 2026 National Final
Sixteen of Australia's best poets take the Opera House stage for one unforgettable night of live verse.
Improv Skills for career success (workshop)
Build confidence, think on your feet and communicate more effectively at work through practical, fun exercises.
Jewellery shorts: make a silver pendant with a stone
Create your own one-off pendant with a tab-set stone in this one-off Sunday afternoon workshop
Kokedama moss balls workshop
Create beautiful Kokedama Plant Balls in Sydney’s Inner City jungle warehouse makerspace
Meditation Course: An Eight Week Journey
A deep dive into the depths of your being as we uncover meditation, philosophy and ancient breath and seating techniques
OLOVO Inflow Urban Retreat for Women
Curated practices and experiences for women returning back to themselves as a source of power.
Open Mic Stand up Comedy Preparation Course Syd
Beginners Open Mic Comedy Prep course
Queer meditation Sydney
A welcoming weekly meditation group for Sydney's LGBTQIA+ community.
Rainforest terrarium workshop
Join our infamous Rainforest Terrarium Workshop! at Sydney’s Inner City jungle warehouse in Glebe.
Reiki for beginners: level 1
Reiki for Beginners: Level 1 Certification & Attunement
Sharodia: Tastes of Bengal, beyond borders
Join supper club star Shishir and baker Anirban from Bake Off for Sharodia, a festive Bengali feast beyond borders.
Soapbox orators in The Domain
Sit in a chair in a beautiful park and argue with the ratbags, or get onto a ladder and be one
Succulent terrarium workshop Glebe
Build your own miniature succulent ecosystem in an inner city jungle collab hub in Glebe.
Sunday Print Club with Robert Ives
Print on Sunday for a few hours or stay for the day and enjoy conversing with other printmakers!
Art Café Creative Workshop at Cork & Chroma
Sip, snack and create at your own pace
Kids weekend creative arts and crafts workshops (5-9 years)
Fun, drawing and painting workshop for kids
Learn to Read Tarot Cards Course
Learn to Read Tarot like a Professional - 2 Day Course
8-week stone carving with Elena Murgia
This brief course will help students undertake the basic techniques of carving
Carrie Tiffany: The Lady With the Dog
Carrie Tiffany in conversation with Kate Grenville
Come and get techie at Kings Cross Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
Come and get techie at Surry Hills Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library
Designing in Wax - Lost Wax Casting
This wax modelling for casting course introduces students to a variety of wax working for jewellery techniques
Learn Spanish by reading - Level A1 beginners
Strengthen your Spanish while enjoying the library
Poetry Open Mic Mondays
Join us every Monday for an inspiring Poetry Open Mic night! Read your original poetry and sell your work here
So, What's Up With Gen Z?
A one-day professional development experience for educators, youth workers, and community professionals
StudioRCC Ableton Live 12: 10-week beginner course
Learn the fundamentals of Ableton Live 12. Facilitated by Dyan Tai
StudioRCC Beginner Singing Group Lessons 10-week program
Come join this friendly community singing group facilitated by Leo Abisaab - Ongoing program
Freedom Chakradance Introductory Workshop
Come home to your body through chakra-resonant music, movement, meditation and mandala art.
Brush and Bubbles paint and sip party workshop
A fun, relaxed paint and sip in Surry Hills that’s all about unleashing your inner artist
CBD women in business networking lunch
Careers rarely unfold in a straight line | With the Hon. Katrina Hodgkinson | 27 Oct
Colour and Company Art Group
This welcoming group explores a wide range of art forms together, from drawing and painting to mixed media and beyond.
Come and get techie: Customs House Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library!
Come and get techie: Glebe Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Come and get techie: Newtown Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
David Cooper lecture with Peter Doherty
In conversation with Peter Doherty: From rural veterinary officer to Nobel laureate and Australian of the Year.
English class for seniors
Free weekly class suitable for beginner and intermediate level learners
Food preservation workshop with TAFE - Booked out
Learn the basics of food preservation in this 8-week course
Global Nuclear Security and India's Nuclear Program
Dr Rajagopalan, Resident Senior Fellow, ASPI, presents a lecture on Global Nuclear Security and India's Nuclear Program
Golden Tales Story Exchange
Come along, share a memory and hear the stories of others
Ignite Talks Sydney 2026
After a sell out 2025 show, Ignite Talks returns to the OAF on 27 October 2026 for an unforgettable night of talks.
Jewellery design drawing course
Learn how to draw and design your jewellery pieces with us
Juniors (14-17) historical swordplay class
Classes cover the techniques of fencing with historical weapons and provide a safe place to spar with them
Learn Spanish by reading: A2 – New Paths
Strengthen your Spanish while enjoying the library
Online Indonesian Course: Language for Travel
Heading to Indonesia? Feel more confident, connected and culturally aware
Poetry Crafting Workshop
Enhance your poetry crafting skills with our experienced author/poet Roberta Rlowing.
Ukulele class: Beginners to advanced
Strum your troubles away in this fun class for all ages and levels of experience
Webinar: Introduction to Parking Space Levy
Register now for our upcoming webinar: Introduction to Parking Space Levy
Calm Mind: Meditation course for beginners
Start your meditation journey with this 4-week guided course
Future World Expo
FutureWorldExpoSydney brings together global technology, investors, innovators, researchers to explore the technologies
GROW Rainbow & Allies Group meetings
Mental health peer support for LGBTQIA+ Communities and Allies
Online Master Your Maths Skills Course
Learn practical mathematics for everyday life in this 6-week online course!
City Model talks with model maker Richard Braddish
Hear from our model maker Richard Braddish about the scale model of our local area.
Come and get techie: Green Square Library
Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the library
Comedy class - improvisation
Meet new people, gain some comedy skills and have a lot of fun
Community Chats: Haymarket and Ultimo
Join archivists for a fascinating exploration of the rich history of Haymarket and Ultimo
Creative Connections – Art Therapy Class
Tell your story through art and meet new people
Fun brain training at Kings Cross Library
Give your mind a gentle workout in a friendly, relaxed setting.
Indigenous Studies: Bringing Knowledge Forward
A 2-day gathering of Indigenous scholars, creatives and allies sharing knowledge and practice.
Introduction to making jewellery with metal (5 weeks)
Learn introductory metal working skills for making jewellery in this 5-week course with an expert jeweller
Is a clash over Taiwan just around the corner?
A public lecture by Linda Jakobson to examine cross-Strait developments
Learn to make jewellery: Stage 1 Introduction
Your experienced tutor will guide you through different techniques, styles and design ideas
Life drawing on Wednesday
Come and practice life drawing in an informal setting with fellow art lovers, at Peach Black Gallery
Lorrie Graham in conversation
Acclaimed photojournalists Lorrie Graham and Mike Bowers come together to reflect on Lorrie’s trailblazing career.
Newtown Art Club
A relaxed art group for all experience levels to get creative, learn new skills and connect with others.
Piano lessons for beginners: Level 2
Learn how to play the piano with our music & singing short courses in Sydney!
Year of the Novel with Ashley Kalagian Blunt
This course from bestselling author Ashley Kalagian Blunt will make 2026 the year you finally write that book.
¡Hola! Spanish Class
9-week Spanish course for ages 15–24, taught by a qualified teacher from Spanish Blackboard Academy.
Afternoon Wildlife Drawing Classes – Wednesdays
Unwind, get creative and rediscover the joy of art
Estate Planning
Free session on estate planning with NSW Trustee and Guardian. Learn the basics, ask questions, plan ahead
Evening Wildlife Drawing Classes - Wednesdays
Just bring your enthusiasm & willingness to explore your creativity!
Pottery & Ceramics Course: Hand Building
Explore the mindful craft and learn best practices
Artist-2-Artist: Curatorial practice across cultures
Led by curator Luna Wenxin Xu, the session shares insights into building a curatorial practice beyond university
Ceramics: hand building for all levels (Thursday PM) 6 weeks
Learn hand-building techniques to make vessels and sculptural forms in this 6-week course for all experience levels.
City of Sydney online book club: Booker past and present
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
Diwali Celebration: Create your own Mukhwas Blend
Discover the traditional Indian Ayurvedic practice of making mukhwas
Haydn’s London Connection | AHE and Genevieve Lang
A relaxed music/talk series at the State Library of NSW
Improv for Innovators & Leaders
Awaken your creative intelligence. Get out of your head. Discover bold ideas you couldn’t reach from behind a desk
Linda Jaivin & John Zubrzycki: Shortest Histories
Linda Jaivin and John Zubrzycki in conversation
Online Thai language course: Beginners level 1
Start speaking Thai and discover a vibrant language and culture in this 8-week online course!
Storytelling Nights
A relaxed evening where people share life stories. Expect laughter, reflection, and connection as voices take the stage
Talk: Hand Grenades Like Cartier Clips - Lee Miller's life
Lee Miller's son Antony Penrose presents: Hand Grenades Like Cartier Clips: Lee Miller’s Life and Work in Fashion
Tech fundamentals: AI Literacy - Green Square Library
Join this free AI Literacy for the Internet and social media.
The politically incorrect book club
A dicussion of Melanie Phillip's recent book, The Builder's Stone: How Jews and Christians Built the West
Leigh Sales and Gwen Blake: The Holiday Kitchen
Come to the table for this deliciously joyous event.
Business without bottlenecks
Get your people and processes working for you – not against you. Find out how you can fast-track your business
Green Square art therapy workshop
Slow down, connect and explore through creativity
Health for Life program
Learn about how the food you eat helps you live a healthy life
Intermediate calligraphy with Xueyi Bai
Join calligraphy instructor Xueyi Bai to progress your skills through these on going workshops.
Italian Course: Beginners Level 1
Learn to speak Italian and start your language journey with confidence in this 8-week beginner course!
Progress & Purpose: Science and Religion
An informal lunchtime discussion on the entangled histories and future of science and religion
Urban sketching group
Learn how to capture the energy of street scenes and our urban environment with us
Halloween Glow in The Dark Draw with a Drag Queen Workshop
Join The Fabulous Wonder Mama for her fabulous neon drawing class and get spooky for Halloween!
Ceramics: studio access program (Saturdays) 6 weeks
This program is a fantastic opportunity for students with some experience to develop their own self-directed projects
DIY Dumplings: Chinese Dumpling Making Workshop
Master the art of Chinese dumpling making in this hands-on workshop!
Herb propagation workshop
Learn to grow tasty herbs at home from seeds, cuttings and division.
Motorcycle crash management with HLTAID011 First Aid
First Aid for Motorcyclists is a fast paced half day training course developed specifically for riders
Property styling for sale course
Learn how to style and prepare a property for sale in this comprehensive one-day workshop
Trash to Treasure Workshop: Steampunk Fish
Create your own unique creature of the deep using trash and reclaimed materials.
Voice and Point of View for Fiction Writers Hayley Scrivenor
In this course, internationally best-selling author Hayley Scrivenor will guide you through voice and point of view.
Tuning in to Kids - Marathon format
A flexible parenting workshop for busy families.
Ceramics: beginner wheel throwing (Sunday afternoons)
Discover ceramics in this directed 6 week course for beginner students
How to become a business that AI recommends
Learn how to get found on Google, ChatGPT and Gemini. Join our free 2-hour workshop to boost your visibility.
Jewellery shorts: Create your own metal bangle or cuff
Make you own handcrafted silver bangle or cuff in our 2.5-hour Sunday afternoon beginner workshop
Watercolour: beginner techniques
From washes to whispers: A 2.5hr hands-on watercolour journey
Women's Wellbeing in Conversation
Three experts. Three perspectives. One meaningful conversation about women’s wellbeing.
Screen Printing for Beginners
Learn screen printing in this hands-on one-day class.
Homeschool Makertime: 3D Printing 8-12yrs
A fun makerspace session for home schoolers exploring 3D printing, CAD and STEM skills
Social knitting group: Newtown Library
Come join fellow knitters, beginners or experts, all welcome
Creative writing 4-week course
Learn about creativity and the craft of storytelling in this free 4-week workshop.
Cut X Paste - Paddington
For collage artists, the collage curious, or a great idea for a relaxed, low-key date night.
Facebook & Instagram Advertising Workshop
Learn how to create effective Facebook and Instagram advertising campaigns in this one-day workshop!
Hair Styling Workshop: Beautiful Braids & Plaits
Learn the techniques behind some of the most popular braided looks
Art club: creating and connecting for over 55s
The sessions are led by our dedicated team who will provide you with step-by-step guidance on each project.
Maker & Creator 8-12yrs
Play and create with the latest makerspace kits and electronic gadgets
One Big Idea: Tenth Anniversary Special
Celebrating ten years of profound, pressing and provocative ideas.
Paula Jenkins: Where The Wild Rivers Run
Paula Jenkins Exhibition Where The Wild Rivers Run at Art2Muse Gallery 3 – 16 November 2026
Seniors health & fitness program
Learn to stay active, strong and connected in this 10-session fitness program
Surry Hills Probus Club meeting
Come along and meet some new, like-minded friends.
Curious
Curious unpacks the ideas shaping headlines, sparking debate and changing the way we see the world.
Louise Perry Live: Is it time for a new sexual revolution?
Hear British writer Louise Perry speak live in Chatswood on the rotten state of relationships between men and women.
Alive in the Landscape
An exhibition of landscape paintings with glimpses of birds and animals by artist Geoffrey Adams.
Awareness through the body
A playful way to connect with body, breath and senses to support deeper self-connection and presence
Curating ‘Now’: Ecological Practices
Curating Now brings together Katie Lawson and Dr Bronwyn Bailey-Charteris to explore ecology as a curatorial method.
Declutter your home, reclaim your life information session
Come along to this free talk from Inside Out Recovery
Italian Course: Language for Travel
Heading to Italy? Learn practical Italian to travel with confidence in this interactive short course!
OLOVO Feminine Sovereignty: Mana Movement Experience
Mana Movement in an embodied movement practice for Women
Get a Grip, ceramics and pottery course
Facilitated by ceramic artist Ellen Bagge, for anyone who is keen on clay.
Cut X Paste - Chippendale
A casual collage meet up for collage artists and the collage curious.
Hannah Goldstein: Dream Girls
Hannah Goldstein in conversation with Madeleine Gray
Julia Baird and guests: Letters to Young Men
Join some of Australia's favourite thinkers and storytellers for an unmissable evening of conversation and reflection
Talking Architecture: Is 'style' a dirty word?
A series of public conversations about some of architecture’s key questions.
Candle Making Workshop
Create beautifully handcrafted candles in this 1-day workshop!
Opera Lecture Series - The Operas of Donizetti
Explore the world of opera in these delightful weekly talks abundantly illustrated with audio and visual excerpts
KGV Walking Group
Join us for our monthly walk to different parts of our beautiful city.
Portraits with a voice: photography & storytelling workshop
Learn photography, connect with others and share your story your way in a one-day workshop for people with disability.
The Postgrad Show 2026
An exhibition of works by our 2026 Master of Fine Art (MFA) and Doctor of Fine Art (DFA) graduate students.
Ways to save: Rebates and vouchers
Find out about NSW Government rebates and vouchers for older people and how to access them
Alchemy – Jewellery Design Through Sand Casting
Discover the art of transforming simple shapes into beautiful silver jewellery
Art Club at Empower Create Thrive
Join Art Club at Empower Create Thrive for hands-on fun, creativity, and good friends!
Beating burnout and stress
Simple ways to bring meditation and the compassionate Buddhist view into our daily life to help ease stress and worry
Colour Mixing Workshop with Yaeli Ohana
Learn how to mix a spectrum of colours from a basic palette!
Crafting Comedy Gold
Join Tim Ferguson to discover the secrets of writing comedy for page, stage and screen.
Handmade Ravioli Workshop
Discover the art of making delicate, handmade ravioli in this hands-on workshop!
Head On Photo Festival 2026
Photography exhibitions across Bondi, Paddington and Sydney CBD, featuring emerging and established artists.
Ikebana workshop: Japanese flower arranging
Experience the beauty, balance, and mindfulness of Ikebana in this one-day Japanese flower arranging workshop
In-Conversation: Natalie Sasi Organ & Elyas Alavi
A conversation with the recipients of the 2026 Debra Porch Award, Natalie Sasi Organ and Elyas Alavi.
Makertime for families 8-12yrs
Gain practical creative makerspace skills and experience in this intergenerational 2-hour session
NASA Space Apps Challenge Prep & Team Formation Day!
Come and prepare, research and forms teams for the NASA Space Apps Challenge hackathon
Past and Future Seymour
A conversation about Seymour's history, evolution, and what's next
Phone Photography – Exploring Balmain (Birrabirragal)
Develop your creative Smartphone photography skills while exploring Balmain
Property Investment Workshop for Beginners
Explore strategies for building a property portfolio in this practical, engaging workshop!
Public Lecture - Afghanistan: Australia's Longest War
A Public Lecture by Dr Rhys Crawley for the Military History Society of New South Wales
Sound Healing Foundations: Weekend intensive training
2-day immersive sound healing workshop. Build confidence, learn powerful techniques, and deepen your wellbeing practice
Stan Munro: Secrets of a Showbiz Dame
A dazzling memoir told with the wit, warmth, and wicked humour of a true drag legend.
Stand-up comedy course
Sydney's most popular stand-up comedy course. We train hundreds in comedy each year. Improve your storytelling!
The ultimate Sydney stand-up comedy school experience
Professional training for local and international stages. 5 week course. 50 years exp, Trained 1600+ comics
Building an Online Presence for Writers Kristyn M. Levis
How to build your author brand using great online tools.
First home buyers course
Understand the property buying process & approach your first home purchase with greater confidence in this 1-day class
Voice Works: Enhancing Vocal Control, Communication & Care
Learn practical techniques for healthy, efficient and enduring vocal use
Cycling in the city: rusty riders course
Tailored for people with lower confidence and experience
Breathe. Meditate. Connect.
A complimentary one-hour session on breathwork and meditation on the 2nd Sunday of each month.
Jewellery shorts: make a ring and learn to silver solder
Make a ring in this 2.5-hour introductory jewellery workshop
The Spot the War Forgot Author Talk & Exhibition
Join author and artist Wendy Hamilton as she explores the story of the Berrima Internment Camp.
Free stand-up comedy class by the Sydney Comedy School
Join this free stand up comedy class to have fun, meet new people and improve your comedy and public speaking skills!
Hair Styling Workshop: Elegant Upstyles
Learn how to create elegant upstyles for special occasions in this 3-hour hair styling workshop!
Singing and stories at Ultimo Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Sponsoring Overseas Staff in 2026: Free Employer Webinar
Free online session by LifeinAus: how employers can sponsor overseas staff on the Skills in Demand (482) visa.
Suicide prevention workshop
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations
The Light Within: Discover Ayurveda for wellbeing
Celebrate Diwali with an introduction to the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda
Tim Winton: Songs from the Firefront Book Launch
Join Tim Winton in conversation with Michaela Kalowski at the Seymour to celebrate his latest book launch
The Impact Factor: From microbes to megafauna
Join us for our second public event in the Faculty of Science's exciting new series, The Impact Factor!
2026 Colin Simpson Memorial Keynote
Australian Society of Author's night of nights! Dr Debra Dank as keynote, plus Barbara Jefferis Award and the ASA Medal!
Architects and the Architectural Business in the Age of AI
How will AI reshape architecture, architects and practice? Explore the opportunities, risks and challenges ahead.
Free Beginner Tango Class
No obligation free introductory class to tango No partner or dance experience required
National Recycling Week: Laser cut jewellery 16+yrs
Turn trash into wearable treasure during National Recycling Week
Richard Dawkins | 50 Years of the Selfish Gene
An evening with Richard Dawkins on the legacy of ‘The Selfish Gene’
Singing and stories at Kings Cross Library, 0 to 5 years
Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories
Stand-up comedy course + perform (4 weeks)
An in-depth course in stand-up comedy course where you will build you stage presence and then perform in a show!
The future of libraries in the age of AI
Discover why public libraries matter more than ever as AI and digital technologies reshape their role.
Words on Art and Life with Ronald Araña Atilano
Join us for our monthly series where artists, poets, and musicians share stories in conversation with Danny Gardner.
Sewing: Patternmaking essentials course
Take control of fit and create patterns tailored to your body in this beginners Patternmaking course
Curator talk: Curiouser and curiouser
Explore some of the stranger items in the Library’s 200 exhibition, from hair to fruit stickers.
Fun brain training
Give your mind a gentle workout in a friendly, relaxed setting
Handmade Gnocchi Workshop
Discover the art of crafting pillowy, tender gnocchi in this hands-on Italian cooking workshop!
Online: Turn Up the Tension with Pamela Cook
In this interactive online writing workshop, you’ll learn how to hook the reader and keep them turning the pages.
2026 Sydney Peace Prize Lecture and Award Ceremony
Sydney Peace Award Ceremony and Lecture to honour our 2026 recipient, Jennifer Robinson
Around the Table: Diwali with Parliament on King
Food, stories and the threads that connect us
Curating ‘Now’: Chloe Cull & Mikala Tai
Chloe Cull and Mikala Tai in conversation on curatorial research, practice, and exchange across Aotearoa and Australia.
Our Global Crisis of Values Can International Justice Rally?
UNSW Hal Wootten Lecture with Michelle Jarvis, Executive Director of the Gender Justice Practitioner Hub
Story Sprout Writing Workshop
For anyone who's ever wanted to write stories but never felt good enough