Sydney Inner East

Liz Bradshaw: I didn’t expect to live this long

A fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing

Everyone is welcome to join the Kings Cross Community Centre day trip

The leading 'ladies' of Sydney drag!

But nothing is quite as it seems.

‘All the World’s Memories’ brings together ten artists from Australia and Aotearoa exploring image-making.

A group exhibition exploring the tension and interplay between rootedness and expansion, ground and horizon

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

A carefully curated exhibition celebrating the intersection of artistic excellence and functional beauty.

They got the Bard. We got the Beat.

The Imperial Stockings record how human bodies relate to place, to one another and to the flows of change.

A captivating new theatre experience for the bold and the curious

landlines/tracelines is the outcome of observing, walking and researching the ephemera that appears under my feet.

Qtopia Sydney and the European Union Delegation to Australia presents, ‘Loving’: A Photographic History of Men in Love

Enjoy a healthy 3-course meal

Darlinghurst Celebrates Mardi Gras!

Old-school gaming and new-school multiplayer collide

A fun storytelling program combining rhymes, singing and stories

Graffiti and contemporary art

Second Look - Legacy celebrates the material intelligence and creativity of contemporary textile practice.

Go where the locals go

Camp. Riotous. Nail-biting.

Learn how to make the perfect margarita at Sydney’s Tequila headquarters.

Go where the locals go

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

A special Lunar New Year menu featuring Australian seafood and the flavours that have long shaped Arthur.

A comedic, queer parody of a service of worship, full of spiritual spoof, and pole dance debauchery.

Go where the locals go

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

The climax is just the beginning.

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

We talk to people walking and riding about respecting each other’s journey, and sharing spaces courteously

The Adults-Only Circus Cabaret Sydney has never dared host...Until now

Improve your strength, balance and mobility

A themed experience for babies and toddlers (0–2), bringing together stories, songs, rhymes, movement and play.

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

A space to write, meet other writers, and share your work

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

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

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

Ditch the screen, rediscover your inner creativity

A diverse Friday night market in the heart of Sydney's Rainbow Precinct

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

Educators, & psychologists are convening a summit to address the growing prevalence of anxiety in Australian students.

Freshest food and gourmet produce, plus antiques and art by local artists and artisans

Step into Glitter Club, the ultimate premium viewing experience for the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade

2.5 hour history walking tour of old Kings Cross led by a Sydney crime historian

A High Energy Lunch With Free-Flowing Drinks

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

This is Ecstatica — the 48th anniversary of the parade, lighting up Oxford Street, Flinders Street, and Anzac Parade.

A Year of the Horse exhibition reflecting the horse’s symbolic association with energy, independence, forward momentum.

Sydney’s biggest Latin night

Your parade night queer party right, free all night at The Crix

The infamous street party that shuts it down and keeps it going.

A twisted true crime exploration of Paddington's peculiar past, terrace lined streets and historic corner pubs

Draw a unique artwork using Oil Pastels in this fun draw and sip workshop

Free entry to City of Sydney's aquatic & fitness centres for people 55+ to swim, exercise, and socialise!

Spend Monday afternoons developing your skills in this painting program.

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!

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

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

Learn to play bridge in 6 weeks

Make your very own quirky sock puppet in this fun, creative workshop suitable for kids and adults!

Spend Tuesday afternoons developing your skills in this drawing fundamentals program.

Join a fun-filled rainbow celebration of Mardi Gras

Join us alongside local primary school students to create a vibrant collaborative artwork

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

Learn to play bridge in 6 evenings

Your ultimate Tuesday night out

Create a fun, quirky piece you will cherish for years to come!

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

Come along to sew and chat with friends.

Christopher Zanko turns his attention to architectural forms that are quietly vanishing from the Australian landscape.

‘e-Galaxy’ is an immersive, participatory installation combining video, miniature sculptures, artist books, and jewellery.

Space to reconnect with your creative identity

Original iconic designer market in Paddington

An improvising ensemble of actors & musicians invite stories from the audience to create live theatre.

A workshop to arrive in stillness, presence, and a clearer sense of self

A workshop to arrive in stillness, presence, and a clearer sense of self.

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

Taste 6 wines by amazing female winemakers & celebrate their stories this International Women’s Day at FAB!

Celebrate International Women’s Day with a relaxed guided bike ride exploring the city centre.

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

Where art meets cabaret! A life-drawing class with a twist

Live music, friendly faces, and a warm community vibe

Step into a world where the music is timeless, the energy is electric, and the dance floor is a place of pure joy

How to safely dismantle electronic devices and make stunning jewellery with the components inside.

For Tisna, the linking of performance, theatre and etching are a formwork for socially engaged practice.

Tammy Kanat's inaugural solo exhibition at Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert.

Get help with a technology question about a device or website from our City of Sydney Library team

Stop right now and tell us what you want, what you really really want, as we celebrate the world's greatest girl group!

Celebrate Darlinghurst with a day of outdoor fun

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

Game Night (+ other events)

A full-day book-signing event for romance readers

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

Celebrating 15 years of Panic! At The Disco’s album Vices & Virtues, in concert!

Free monthly sessions to grow your digital confidence.

Sydney Young Social Entrepreneur Sprint

A witty opera double bill pairing Mozart and Salieri in sharp, fast-paced comedies about art, ego, and ambition.

High-energy underground party playing cutting-edge house and electronic music to dance to.

For dancers who are also earlynighters

Join Gina Chadderton at Paddington Library in discussion with Pat Grant, for all things comics and her new book!

Pamela Rabe and Eamon Flack take on the Nobel Prize-winner’s whodunnit

Professional training for Local & International stages. 5-day / 5 week course! 50 years exp, Trained 1600+ comics

A poetic coming-of-age tale of desire, loss and the quiet power of where we come from.

Cosmic. Outspoken. Fab.

An unfiltered look at the courage it takes to face moments of truth, tough decisions & impossible choices.

A major survey exhibition of work by Sydney-based artist and NAS alum Mitch Cairns

Satire. Disaster. Tinder.

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

Beer. Horror. Maaaaate.

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

Discordant. Harmonious. Quavering.

Sacred. Kaleidoscopic. Redemption.

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

Playdate. Antivax. Almond Milk.

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