What’s On this weekend: Markets, shows, fun runs
ALREADY over the crowds at Vivid Sydney? You’ll be pleased to know there are plenty of other things to do this weekend.
FRIDAY
Solange’s exclusive shows
Grammy Award-winning recording artist, songwriter and activist Solange Knowles returns to our shores for her only Australian performances at the Sydney Opera House, as part of Vivid Sydney. She will be performing hits from her number one album A Seat at the Table.
Solange, June 1-4, Sydney Opera House, $79-$137, sydneyoperahouse.com
African signing and dancing
The Ubuntu choir presents a concert of African singing, dancing and drumming
at Springwood High School, Faulconbridge, on Friday at 7.30pm and Wycliffe Christian School, Warrimoo, on Saturday at 7.30pm.
Tickets: $15-$25, book online at kwaya.org
Food lovers paradise
The expansive grounds of Campbelltown’s Mawson Park will be transformed into a food lover’s paradise on Friday from 5pm to 9pm. Grab the family and come along and experience an evening pop-up food market featuring food trucks, international cuisine, desserts, live entertainment and spectacular lighting. Even the little ones will be entertained by a range of activities. Free entry. Details: campbelltown.nsw.gov.au
Vivid at Luna Park
For the first time, Vivid Sydney’s dazzling Light Walk extends to Luna Park Sydney, where the iconic amusement park will come alive with the Spirit of Fun, a large-scale projection on the facade of Coney Island; Phantasos, a five minute spectacle on the Luna Park Ferris Wheel; a silent disco and plenty more. Spirit of Fun is a dramatic and emotive son et lumiere celebrating the history and magic of Luna Park. A grand projection on Coney Island brings to life the artworks, characters and soul of the park and opens a window to its future of fun. Experience an explosion of colour, light and music as Phantasos, the spirit of surreal dreams, paints a picture on the biggest dream catcher in Sydney. Every day until June 16. Details: lunaparksydney.com
Bogan night
Yeah luvvie, maaates — we’re talking to you. Throw out the make-up and fancy clobber and don the flannelette. You know you want to and it will be the perfect opportunity when the Ettamogah Hotel, Kellyville Ridge, hosts Bogan and Sheilas Night. Hype will perform its parodies — sure to bring out the bogan in all of us. You’ll be spewin’ if you miss it so head there from 9pm.
Cost: Free. Details: ettamogahhotel.com.au
Sydney Jazz Collective
It’s all about the jazz at The Fiddler Rouse Hill on the first Friday of every month when music gets under way in the lounge cocktail bar from 7-11pm. Chill out with Sydney Jazz Collective’s soul, blues, funk and contemporary popular music repertoire. There are cocktail specials for members.
Cost: Free. Details: thefiddler.com.au or 9629 4811.
SATURDAY
Sample craft beer and cider
Get a taste of the best in Australian and New Zealand craft brewers at The GABS Beer, Cider & Food Fest. There will also be plenty of tasty treats from a range of street food vendors, along with games and activities.
GABS Beer, Cider & Food Fest, June 2, Sydney Showground, $30-$40, details: sydneyolympicpark.com.au
Rock and roll charity gig
Les Gock, former guitarist with 1970s Australian glam rockers Hush, will lead a charity gig with The Interceptors on Saturday, June 2. Hush had a No.1 hit with Bony Moronie in 1975 and achieved 12 gold records. Gock now plays lead guitar with The Interceptors, featuring Ray Lee (vocals and keyboards) John Pearce (vocals and bass), Tony Grant (guitars), Tim Sprague (drums) and Sue Pearce (vocals). The band has been working on some new classic blues and rock tunes and will play The Bunker at Coogee Diggers on Saturday in support of cancer charity Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. Enjoy some live music and help raise money for a worthy cause. Tickets $20. For more details go to: coogeebunker.com
Cobbitty village markets
Experience a true country market day at Cobbitty Village Markets on Saturday from 8am to 1pm. The markets host more than 100 stalls offering a variety of arts, craft, plants and local produce. There is free entertainment, animal farm and face painting.
Where: Cobbitty School Grounds, 306 Cobbitty Rd, Cobbitty Details: cobbitymarkets.com.au or 0438 512 728
Show with Aussie tribute band
Rock on to one of the most entertaining bands to come out of the US - Creedence Clearwater Revival. Australian tribute band Heard It Through the Grapevine will perform the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty at Windsor RSL Club. Audiences will be taken on a musical adventure, playing songs including Proud Mary, Fortunate Son, Bad Moon Rising and more of the classics. Where: Windsor RSL Club, 36 Argyle St, Windsor Time: 7pm Details: Visit windsorrsl.com.au
Riverside Theatre stages Australian musical
Originally staged in 1958 to rave reviews, the iconic Australian musical Lola Montez is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a once-in-a-lifetime concert starring Helpmann nominee Debora Krizak, Peter Cousens, Scott Irwin and Red Symons. Based on the true story of the infamous Irish-born Spanish dancer‘s visit to Ballarat in 1856, the musical centres around Lola’s unforgettable impact on everyone she came across through her spellbinding dance, sensuality and fierce independence.
Lola Montez, June 2, Riverside Theatre Parramatta, $68.90-$74.90, riversideparramatta.com.au
Free Biennale tours
Carriageworks offers free 45-minute guided tours every Saturday at 11.30am for the 21st Sydney Biennale. Works at the venue include Chen Shaoxiong’s video installations and George Tjungurrayi’s abstract, linear work. Until June 11, daily, 10am-6pm, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh. Details: biennaleofsydney.art
Buddy’s back
The Buddy Holly tribute show, ‘Buddy’s Back’ is coming to Blacktown Workers Club on Saturday night at 8pm. During this two hour show, Scot Robin, who was the first Australian performer to play the lead role in the smash hit musical “Buddy”, The Buddy Holly Story, will perform over 30 of Buddy Holly’s hit songs including: That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Rave On and Oh Boy! The Buddy Holly Show will have audiences dancing in the aisles!
Tickets $20 members; $25 for visitors. Bookings: workersclub.com.au
SUNDAY
Run to cure common cancer
Run2Cure Neuroblastoma raises vital funds for finding more effective treatments for one of the most common types of childhood cancers. There will also be kids activities and a live show from children’s entertainer Jay Laga’aia.
Run 2 Cure Neuroblastoma, June 3, 7am-1pm, The Domain, $10-$65 ($0-$5 for ages 3 and under). Details: run2cure.org.au
Manly fun run
The 2018 Manly Rotary Fun Run and Walk is on this Sunday. This annual event raises fund for Manly Rotary which then donates money to important community activities. This scenic run or walk has become a favourite of the peninsula for this kind of events.The run is through the picturesque Manly beach headland and the national park of North Head. There are various distances, catering for various levels of expertise. These are 10km, 5km and 2km. The 2km event is dog and pram friendly. Apart from the fun and fitness you will be helping to raise monies for the many charities that Manly Rotary support on the peninsula and throughout Sydney. Registration is 6.30am to 7.30am in the Hotel Steyne, opposite the start/finish line. Details: manlyfunrun.org
Sunday markets
North Rocks Markets are on at the Royal Institute for the Deaf and Blind Children, opposite North Rocks Shopping Centre, 361-365 North Rocks Road, North Rocks at 7am-1pm on Sunday. Tickets: Entry via cash donation. Details: facebook.com/NorthRocksMarket
Aboriginal heritage tour
Join in a Centennial Park tour led by Aboriginal guides and learn about edible plants, medicine, weapons and much more. The Parklands were an important ceremonial site for many of the Sydney Aboriginal Nations. On Sunday, 10am-noon. Meet at the Wild Play Discovery Centre, off Dickens Drive, Centennial Park Cost: $40 Details: centennialparklands.com.au/whatson/events/aboriginal_heritage_tour
Shop at Watsons Bay
Watsons Bay’s winter market has 120 stalls of food, fashion, homewares and more, including Rebecca Powell’s fair trade clothing brand T-Luxe, Mr Bao’s fusion Taiwanese street food, and live music from local band Fig Tree Jam. Sunday, 10am-3pm, Robertson Park, Watsons Bay. Details: cambridgemarkets.com.au
Bosom Buddies staged at Riverside
Renowned entertainers Todd McKenney and Nancye Hayes team up for their stage show Bosom Buddies at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta on Sunday. Tickets: $55-$65. Details: riversideparramatta.com.au
Jazz festival at the Con
The Conservatorium’s International Jazz Festival has overseas and Australian musicians, include inventive vocalist Gretchen Parlato Flor, and new-age swing group The Pocket Trio. On Sunday, 10am-9pm, 1 Conservatorium Rd, City, Details: sydneyconjazzfest.com
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