Stay warm with a month of activities in the city centre and surrounds.

Red Cross pop-up shop

Discover an enormous treasure trove of pre-loved and new fashion finds at at Paddington Town Hall. Feel good knowing your purchase will go towards the everyday work of Australian Red Cross.

Saturday 1 June to Sunday 2 June

Strata Skills 101

Understanding how strata works is one of those #adulting things you should stop putting off. We run a series of free workshops every year to make it easy for you. Next up, find out how to keep pets in apartment buildings without upsetting your neighbours (or your pet).

Tuesday 4 June and Tuesday 18 June

Homage to Hollywood, one of the events at Vivid X|Celerate.

Vivid Sydney

Sydney lights up with Vivid Sydney, the city’s cutting-edge festival of light, music and ideas. 2019 sees it celebrating 11 years. Don’t miss Vivid X|Celerate, an affordable program of live music.

Until Saturday 15 June

Sydney Film Festival

Celebrate the silver screen at Australia’s premier international film festival. Immerse yourself in 12 days and nights of the world’s best new films.

Wednesday 5 June to Saturday 15 June

Lawn Library at the Tramsheds in Harold Park

Lawn Library at the Tramsheds

We’re bringing the best of our library programs to the Tramsheds in Harold Park. Over 10 days, enjoy a spectacular series of free talks, workshops and fun activities for the whole family.

Thursday 6 June to Saturday 15 June

Maker and creator workshops for adults

Why should kids have all the fun? Play and create with the all latest maker kits and electronic gadgets in these free sessions for anyone 18 years and over.

Wednesday 5 June and Wednesday 19 June

Cycling courses

Whether you ride a little, a lot or are looking to rediscover riding, there are a range of courses for all ages and abilities.

Various dates

Australian Improv Festival

Enjoy night-time performances of improvised fun or take part in a workshop at this inaugural event where every performance is never to be repeated. From improvised musicals and silly Shakespeare, to murder mysteries and even a show inspired by the long lost Harold Holt, there’ll be something for everyone.

Friday 7 June to Sunday 9 June

Table Read

See Hollywood’s greatest movies re-staged by a bunch of comedians (who happen to be cinephiles!).

Sunday 2 June and Sunday 16 June

E-waste drop-off day

Got some old electronics gathering dust? Don’t send them to landfill. Gather your busted or just wanted electronics and bring them to our free event at Alexandra Canal Depot.

Saturday 8 June

Image: Joan Ross, ‘The Claiming of Things’ (detail), 2002

Joan Ross, ‘The Claiming of Things’ (detail), 2002. This artwork is part of the Caught Stealing exhibition.

Caught Stealing exhibition

Is stealing always bad? This exhibition at the National Art School features contemporary Australian artists whose work mobilises theft as an artistic strategy.

Friday 14 June to Saturday 10 August

The Makers’ Nest Design Market

Shop local and meet makers at winter edition of the bi-annual design market showcasing Australian design.

Sunday 16 June

Glebe Society Community Festival 2019

Engage with the vibrant community and history and heritage of Glebe at this week long festival. There are panel discussions, talks, walking tours, exhibitions and more.

Saturday 23 June to Saturday 30 June

National Indigenous Art Fair

Browse and buy artworks, textiles, sculpture and more from remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art centres at this 2-day event. There will also be a vibrant market featuring stallholders from around NSW and a program of live music, weaving circles and Aboriginal dance performances.

Saturday 29 June to Sunday 30 June

Want more?

Attend an outdoor cinema, join a community lunch and more at the free Winter Warmer series at Green Square.
Celebrate Sydney’s diversity at Refugee Week.

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