Sydney Inner East

By Sheanna Parker Russon & Lillian M. Hearne

Discordant. Harmonious. Quavering.

A fun, relaxed paint and sip in Surry Hills that’s all about unleashing your inner artist

As the weather cools down, it’s the perfect opportunity to treat your team with a festive feast.

Emerge from everyday life and their encounters with the landscape surrounding their Blackheath studio.

2-for-1 entry to Bloodsuckers, plus workshops, family films, after-hours fun and hands-on science at AM.

No obligation free introductory class to tango No partner or dance experience required

A luminous body of paintings shaped by repetition and the subtle interplay of colour, tone, and texture.

Your ultimate Tuesday night out

Create a portrait of your beloved pet using oil pastels

Come along to sew and chat with friends.

Guess who’s coming to dinner?

S. Shakthidharan and Eamon Flack’s multi award-winning The Jungle and The Sea returns to Belvoir St Theatre

Join us at Create and Make Workshop for our creative art and crafting workshops

Create a fun mystery drawing of your mate or date in this oil pastel workshop!

Unleash your imagination by designing your very own Muppet-style puppet

The next in our regional dinner series, transporting you to Piemonte for the evening on July 22nd.

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing

The leading 'ladies' of Sydney drag!

Ditch the screen, rediscover your inner creativity with this creative art class

A friendly session of light puzzles and challenges to keep minds sharp

Storytelling event

Enjoy a healthy 3-course meal

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Come join us if you'd like to make new friends in an easy environment

A one-act medieval comedy that throws knights, nobles, and peasants together for an evening of farce and mayhem.

Improve your strength, balance and flexibility in this weekly 1-hour class

Discover the fun and energy of salsa with our Thursday night classes in Surry Hills

An international cirque-cabaret from the creators of Blanc de Blanc

Free monthly sessions to grow your digital confidence.

Improve your strength, balance and mobility

A gentle moving meditation for all levels of fitness

Tap into this ancient movement for better health

Bring your toddler to this fun session and connect with other parents

Explore a collection of ethereal paintings, drawings and photography showing in Surry Hills' vibrant M2 Gallery.

Broadcaster and teacher Mary Sharp on what stories tell us about how we view our lives

Australian Women Artists Group Exhibition

Welcome to Art Café, where creativity is always on the menu

Learn acting skills from an experienced tutor in this 2-hour weekly class for adults

Soprano spinto concert by local performers

Brush off the week with a fun drawing workshop hosted by The Fabulous Wonder Mama

Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery is pleased to announce ‘Un-Becoming Monuments’, an exhibition of new work by Julie Rrap. ⁠

A new line-up each week

Free workout for social housing residents and the broader community

Learn how to sing in this fun class for all levels of experience

A wearable exhibition

Turn up the volume on Winter of Whisky at Harry’s Hi Fi on Friday 24 July

Tongue-in-cheek burlesque, phenomenal singing and dancing, outrageous comedy, show-stopping acrobatics, magic and more...

Community pop-up celebrating new motherhood and the village that supports mums

Spend two hours learning and crafting your very own candle in a Japanese ceramic

Saturday Bottomless Lunch

Life Drawing Sip and Sketch Workshop hosted by a fun Sydney Drag Queen

A weekly Saturday farmers market in the heart of the Rainbow Precinct

Sydney’s biggest Latin night!

Help grow a thriving native meadow in the heart of the city

Taste 20 organic wines from around the world, discover new favourites, and stock up for your cellar or find gifts.

The detective who became Australia’s most notorious criminal cop

An afternoon of Greek feasting at live Jazz

Zodiac drawing workshop with a tarot reader

A gentle outdoor workout for all seniors, to improve their physical fitness and mental wellbeing

A comfort food classic, every Monday, at a favourite neighbourhood wine bar.

Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library

Got a burning tech question? Get 1:1 tech help at the Library

A cut and paste session for collage artists, the collage curious, or a great idea for a relaxed, low-key date night.

Fun French classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their carers in Paddington

Join the reuse revolution and update your wardrobe

Come join us for a fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Sing-a-long to the musical hits of your choice accompanied by an award-winning pianist

Let’s Talk Parent Conversation Series... Real conversations for real parenting challenges!

Make the most of your library membership with our super-convenient e-resources.

Sacred. Kaleidoscopic. Redemption.

A lineage of rhythm, labour, and resilience.

Learn to draw with neon oil pastels and create a fabulous UV artwork

Margaret Olley: Australian Intimiste celebrates the legacy and significant achievements of Margaret Olley AC

An intimate afternoon exploring the rich traditions of Carnatic music, the classical music of South India.

Beatles classics reimagined with jazz, acoustic and original music in an intimate live show

The first Sat of every month Since 1981. The best recycled, second-hand & handmade goods. Come say hi!

Opera... in a pub? You heard right! Opera Bites brings favourite opera hits to your local pub.

Many jobs, one calling

Lucy Chetcuti Thought forms from the queer utopia imaginarium

Emily Valentine: Native Narrative August 6-29, 2026

Join acclaimed writer Max Easton at the Gaelic Club in Surry Hills to celebrate the release of his latest novel.

Cark It Café: Queer, creative & death-positive — let’s plan our endings with flair, not fear

An opening night for the exhibition of new paintings by Lisa McKimmie

An afternoon of breath, sound and connection

Three women in suits reimagining iconic male songs with powerhouse harmonies, humour and unforgettable energy

Try our e-bikes and get started with cycling in Sydney.

See science in a new light

Discover the long-lost mansions and playhouses of Darlinghurst with the Historic Houses Association

PoorPeopleCo presents a group art exhibition exploring the male-loneliness epidemic.

A vibrant collection of paintings exploring the meeting point between coastal landscapes and botanical forms

Join us for our monthly series where artists share stories in conversation with Danny Gardner.

Experience the wines of Chile at a laneway icon

Get hands-on with this fabulously fun erotic pottery workshop using air-dry clay

Practise public speaking in a supportive, live workshop with personalised feedback. Hosted by The Speaking Lab.

Let your imagination run wild at this fun and creative erotic pottery workshop hosted by The Fabulous Wonder Mama.

Because in the corporate circus, everyone is performing something.

Being a parent is a full-time gig - and sometimes you just need a moment to breathe, to connect, and to create.

Game Night (+ other events)

Sydney's most popular stand-up comedy course. We train hundreds in comedy each year. Improve your storytelling!

A flexible parenting workshop for busy families.

Get help with a technology question about a device or website

Let’s Talk Parent Conversation Series... Real conversations for real parenting challenges

Friend-powered dating, live and in person — mates pitch their single friends to a room of singles.

Is your sense of reality and self under pressure?

Musical theatre, pop, cabaret and live music with some of Australia's best theatre stars.

Join crime writer Ashely Kalagian Blunt as she shares her writing secrets, tools & techniques in an exclusive workshop.

Playdate. Antivax. Almond Milk.

Become a confident, engaging and persuasive speaker through practical exercises, coaching and public speaking practice.

Beginners Open Mic Comedy Prep course

Learn to use a sewing machine and basic hand stitching

Red Light Confidential - Winners of 'Best Burlesque Event' in 2025!

The Cult of Gloriana: Art, Music and Politics at the Court of the Virgin Queen

Boy meets fish. Fish eats boy.

Enjoy a leisurely two hour walk around the gentrified Potts Point area with a trained AAA volunteer tour guide

A flexible parenting workshop for busy families.

Opera in a pub? You heard right! Opera Bites brings best-loved opera hits to the relaxed atmosphere of your local pub.

Go where the locals go

Go where the locals go

Go where the locals go

Raw. Divisive. Naive and neglected. Spend one final evening with architecture’s most misunderstood.

Deeply relax in this unique experience in serious comfort, a special gong bath in the movie room recliners!

Sometimes the best place to find yourself…is up your a**. It’s time to finally feel w(hole) again.

Australian comedy's foul-mouthed prophet is at Paddo RSL for the first time

The Great Age of the Shogun: Art and Culture in Edo Period Japan

Marie Conte-Helm presents: NATURE, ART, AND GARDENS IN JAPAN: From Tradition to Contemporary Life

Complimentary drink on arrival, a fun icebreaker and lots of awesome prizes

Iconic pieces, nostalgic finds and the ultimate treasure hunt

Fun, drawing and painting workshop course hosted by Juliana

Shining a light on inspiring people and organisations making a positive impact on rainbow communities in NSW.

From great heights, an australian cabaret-popstar comes crashing down to earth.

A sSpecial Sydney craft week-inspired gathering for parents

Aren’t you just dying to be a Tiger?

The relentless cycle of training, cyphers and battles in a breaker’s search for identity.

A deeply moving & funny story of love, faith and family that asks what it costs to believe and what it might cost not to

A must-attend event for music lovers, collectors, and vintage enthusiasts.

SIMA Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival presents the captivating surrealist beat poet direct from New York.

Lee Miller's son Antony Penrose presents: Hand Grenades Like Cartier Clips: Lee Miller’s Life and Work in Fashion

Celebrate Melbourne Cup in style at Sweethearts Terraza, Sydney’s vibrant Mexican Restaurant and rooftop bar

Come for the therapy. Stay for the breakdown.

An exhibition of works by our 2026 Master of Fine Art (MFA) and Doctor of Fine Art (DFA) graduate students.

Legendary diva Ultra Naté lands this November for a night of iconic house music and timeless dancefloor classics.

Tom Avgenicos w/ Jordan East, Delay 45 & Strings + Sabine Tapia + Chloe Kim ‘Music For 50 Musicians’