What’s On: Come along for Mardi Gras Parade 2019 starting at Darlinghurst
Have you been looking forward to lining the streets to watch the spectacular floats at the Mardi Gras Parade all year? Or do you want to help your community by taking part in Clean Up Australia Day? NewsLocal has pulled together some of the best events for this weekend.
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Have you been looking forward to lining the streets to watch the spectacular floats at the Mardi Gras Parade all year? Or do you want to help your community by taking part in Clean Up Australia Day? Those events and many more are on this weekend - check it out.
CITY AND INNER WEST
SATURDAY
SPARKLING SHOWCASE
The biggest night of the Mardi Gras Festival returns to shine a global spotlight on LGBTQI lives with spectacular floats, thousands of participants, a smorgasbord of colour and dynamic shape, and huge crowds of excited parade viewers lining the streets.
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2019 Parade, March 2, Oxford St and Flinders St, Darlinghurst, free, mardigras.org.au
CHINESE FILM WEEK
The first ever Chinese Film Week is bringing free Chinese cinema to Event Cinemas George St. The event was created by the Sydney China Cultural Centre to help build a better understanding of Chinese culture through the art of cinema and to showcase some of the best creative minds in China. February 27 to March 3, Event Cinemas George St, free, eventcinemas.com.au
CHINA FUN DAY
The China Fun Lunar Carnival 2019 will be held this Saturday from 9:30am to 9pm at Burwood Park. It is the largest celebration event of the Year of the Pig in the inner west, featuring a big stage program with a range of traditional performances including dance, drama and musical talents. There will also be calligraphy and painting, paper cutting, lantern riddles, gourmet food stalls, kids rides and more.
Details: aus-acca.org.au
SUNDAY
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY
Clean Up Australia Day, on Sunday, has a lot of registered clean-up sites in the inner west including Rodd Park, Rhodes Foreshore Park, Prince Edward Park Cabarita, Cabarita Beach and Bayview Park, Concord, at 9am and Dobroyd Aquatic Centre and Sydney Olympic Park at 8am. Sunday is also the 30th anniversary of the original Clean Up Sydney Harbour day. For a full list sites go to cleanupaustraliaday.org.au
NORTH SHORE
SATURDAY
ART PRIZE EXHIBITION
The North Sydney Art Prize is a showcase of artwork by local, regional and national artists at the Coal Loader in Waverton. This year’s Art Prize is bigger than ever; 411 entries were received from across Australia and New Zealand, with 115 selected. 10am — 5pm, 2 to 17 March, The Coal Loader, 2 Balls Head Drive, Waverton
MARKET FARE
With over 150 impressive stalls showcasing work from local artisans and craftspeople, The Mosman Market — held on the first Saturday of the month — displays an extraordinary array of goods to peruse, plus gourmet food and musical entertainment. 8am-3pm, Mosman Square & Village Green, Spit Junction, Spit Rd
ON YOUR BIKE
Give your bike a free medical check from an expert. From the brakes to the bells, a bicycle expert checks and tunes-up your bicycle to make your riding experience more safe and comfortable. Free, 8am — 12pm, Saturday 2 March, North Sydney Community Centre, 220 Miller St, North Sydney
NORTHERN BEACHES
SATURDAY
GOOD CAUSE ON GREEN
Summer Nights on the Green is lawn bowls to support Archie, a boy with a rare condition causing him to be born with no eyes. From 4pm to 11pm at Harbord Bowling Club.
Bennett St and Stirgess Ave, Curl Curl. Cost: $50, teams of four $200 (over-18). Details: 9905 4849.
SUNDAY
MILDLY CREEPY SEMINAR
This is snake and Spider Awareness event at the Coastal Environment Centre in Narrabeen, 2pm to 4pm. Practical and easily to understand information about venomous snakes and spiders. Includes first aid treatment instruction.
Lake Park Rd, Nth Narrabeen. Details: 1300 000 232.
EUROPEAN BIKES
This motorcycle garage cafe diner puts on six motorcycle shows a year. The first for 2019 is today, 9am to noon. The European Motorcycle Show will also feature a live band.
Surfside Motorcycle Garage, 42 Winbourne Rd, Brookvale. Details: 9905 4755.
WEST
SATURDAY
COUNTRY MARKETS THRIVE
For a true country market experience visit Cobbitty Village Markets, held on the first Saturday of the month (March to December) at Cobbitty Public School. There are 150 stalls selling art, craft, gifts, plants, fresh local produce and baked goods. Where: Cobbitty Rd, Cobbitty When: 8am-1pm Cost: Free Details: cobbittymarkets.com.au
CITIZEN SCIENTIST
Register to be a citizen scientist and learn how to capture local weather data in Auburn Park today as part of The Citizen Science Urban Microclimate Project, which will gather data to help plan urban and open spaces and predict future health and energy needs. Participants in today’s session, from 2-5pm, will perform outdoor microclimatic measurements. The event is part of a collaboration between RMIT University and the University of New South Wales. Cost: free Details: registration essential on eventbrite.com.au
MERCURY TRIBUTE SHOW
Thomas Crane brings the sounds of Freddie Mercury to the Wenty Leagues stage tonight at 7.30pm with tribute show Queen Bohemian Rhapsody. Rock out to Queen’s greatest hits including We Will Rock You, We Are The Champions, I Want To Break Free, Another One Bites the Dust, and of course Bohemian Rhapsody. Cost: $35 Details: wentyleagues.com.au
ENJOY A HIGH TEA
Indulge in a sumptuous high tea on Saturday where you can soak up the country setting and catch up with friends. The revamped high tea treats guests to live jazz music, performed by Susan Gai Dowling. Bookings essential. Where: 900 Camden Valley Way, Gledswood Hills When: noon Cost: $65 Details: gledswood.com.au
SYDNEY DESIGN FESTIVAL
Accessing Design is the theme of this year’s festival, which challenges designers to broaden the definition of design and collaborate across disciplines and cultural divides. 138 events will be held over 10 days of tours, open studios, exhibitions, panels, workshops, markets podcasts and installations. March 1-10, various venues, sydneydesign.com.au
SUNDAY
EEL FESTIVAL RETURNS
The annual Eel Festival returns to Elizabeth Farm on Sunday. The free family friendly festival celebrates Parramatta’s namesake, the eel, and its significance to the local Darug people known as the Burramattagal who have gathered for thousands of years during eel season to feast, trade and share their culture. The festival, which will be held from 10am-4pm at the historic farm on Alice St in Rosehill, will include music, food, markets, activities, talks and demonstrations. Details: slm.is/eelfestival
WEDDING OPEN DAY
Lakeside Golf Club at Camden is inviting all brides-to-be to its wedding open day on Sunday, March 3. The event offers couples the chance to meet some of the Macarthur region’s best professional wedding suppliers, as well as the opportunity to take in Lakeside’s award-winning function centre and beautiful ceremony gardens. Where: 50 Raby Rd, Camden When: 10am-1pm. Cost: Free Details: 4628 4188
SOUTH-WEST
SATURDAY
FAIRFIELD CITY MARKETS
Undercover markets with more than 600 stalls. For children there are pony rides, a jumping castle and face painting. Fairfield Showground, Prairiewood; Saturdays 9am-4pm; Details: 9725 2333
ABBOTSBURY MARKETS
Abbotsbury Uniting Church is again holding another of its popular community market. There will be stalls with plants, books, knitwear, china, glassware and more. There will be a morning tea and sausage sizzle available. Plenty of parking off Stockdale Cres. Uniting Church, corner Stockdale Cres and Cowpasture Rd, Abbotsbury. Saturday 8.30am-2pm. Details: 9826 1060
SUNDAY
KEV’S COMEDY
Kevin Bloody Wilson’s career has taken him from outback pubs to the London Palladium. He has an extensive back catalogue and fans can expect to experience many of their favourite routines. St Johns Bowling Club; Sunday at 7pm. Cost: $55. Details: 9610 3666 or sjpbowling.com.au
RUNNERS CLUB
Build friendships while improving your health. People of all abilities are encouraged to join weekly 5km timed runs or walks. Fairfield Park, starts at the obstacle course. Sunday 8am
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