After work

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

Stargazing with an astronomer, using a cutting-edge, Sydney-exclusive optical eyepiece, at Centennial Park.

A culinary adventure like no other

It's your Monday night stand-up, sketch comedy delight! Live, curated, professional, fresh, independent & weird.

Welcome to the Theatre of Life

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

Uncover the stories of the past at a special after dark tour of this stunning Georgian property

You’ve got the words. Now you want to refine your poetry, for your own reading pleasure or for public events.

Meet and mingle with stylish singles like yourself in a trendy lounge bar

Build practice-oriented skills and construct ceramic forms at the wheel

Learn the art of traditional Italian sausage making in this hands-on workshop!

‘Music bordering on a jazz masterpiece.’ – The Australian

Where Australians and internationals meet

Join us every Wednesday at Stone Restaurant for fun Trivia nights

Give your learner driver the best possible introduction to driving: their life could depend on it

Fun and active program for children

Just bring your enthusiasm & willingness to explore your creativity!

Explore all things ghostly as we visit Sydney's most haunted pubs.

Create, unwind, and discover the joy of knitting in this 4-week course!

Learn to use Ableton Live software for your music creations

An Evening Inside An Icon

Workshop your stand-up comedy material, get feedback, test ideas and improve your set in a supportive environment.

Acoustic Cult Classics Every Thursday

Special foodie night market packed with great bites and live music

Showstopping vocalist and musician Michael Paynter's 'Great Australian Songbook Tour

Your fortnightly competitive hub for anime fighters located in Sydney!

Get back to meeting people IRL to see if there's any chemistry

Learn how to make fresh handmade pasta from scratch in this 3-hour workshop!

Australian jazz virtuoso James Morrison takes the stage with his quartet featuring special guest Patrick Bartley.

Learn to draw the figure

Start your sewing journey with with this comprehensive course for complete beginners

Explore the origins of Ancient Egypt in this fascinating 4-week online course

A journey through Chile’s wild frontiers. An exploration of its most remote landscapes.

The funniest comedians in Sydney are coming to The Drummer every month!

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

“The Citizen Kane of Bad Movies” – Entertainment Weekly

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

Sydney’s best, biggest & longest-running comedy battle!

Build, laugh and compete* in hilarious LEGO challenges hosted by comedians. Perfect for friends, dates and solo guests.

The best comedians in Australia come to The Nelson Hotel.

A feast of gypsy jazz, upbeat Latin and toe-tapping swing, great songs and instrumentals.

New six-part talk series featuring First Nations trailblazers

Try the healing moves of tai chi at a free Open House event on Thursday 10 September from 7–8pm

Sydney's best comedians use their best jokes and humour as they try to win your vote + free class before the show

Master the art of Chinese dumpling making in this hands-on workshop!

A live music series bringing the library’s leafy Macquarie Street forecourt to life.

Your standing jazz date – third Thursday of every month

Learn how to enhance your brows, lashes, and lips in this hands-on masterclass!

Join Circular Economy Club Sydney's September event

Learn the secrets to a flawless, natural-looking complexion in this evening workshop!

Learn to take control of your finances and build long-term wealth in this 9-week online course!

Learn how to enhance your features with contour, blush, bronzer, and highlight in this evening workshop

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

Learn how to style your own hair with confidence in this evening Curls, Waves & Straightening masterclass

Connect with one of the world's oldest living cultures in this interactive 10-week course!

Start communicating in Auslan and discover a rich visual language in this 8-week course

Learn to speak Italian and start your language journey with confidence in this 10-week online course

Start speaking Japanese from your very first lesson in this 10-week online course!

Start speaking Vietnamese and discover a rich language and culture in this 10-week online course

Learn to speak Cantonese with confidence in this 10-week online course!

Start speaking French with confidence in this 10-week online course

Start your German language journey with this 10-week online beginers course

Begin your journey into the Mandarin Chinese language and culture with this online course!

Explore Stoicism and the art of living well in this 8-week online introductory course!

Start speaking Spanish and open the door to a world of language, travel, and culture in this 10-week online course

Discover the language that shaped the foundation of Western civilisation in this 10-week online course

Exceptional seafood, award-winning wines and one of Sydney’s most iconic waterfront settings

Build confidence speaking and understanding Arabic in this 10-week online course!

Start speaking Indonesian and connect with one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant cultures in this 10-week online course

Learn practical Spanish for your next trip and travel with greater confidence with this online course

Build confidence, think on your feet and communicate more effectively at work through practical, fun exercises.

After a sell out 2025 show, Ignite Talks returns to the OAF on 27 October 2026 for an unforgettable night of talks.

Learn practical mathematics for everyday life in this 6-week online course!

BGF’s HalloQueen Trivia returns this October for a night of laughs, friendly competition and Halloween fun

A relaxed music/talk series at the State Library of NSW

Start speaking Thai and discover a vibrant language and culture in this 8-week online course!

Discover the art of making delicate, handmade ravioli in this hands-on workshop!

Learn how to create elegant upstyles for special occasions in this 3-hour hair styling workshop!

For those new to clown, curious about play, or beginning their performance path.

Don’t miss the chance to connect with a diverse community and expand your network!