A few excellent reasons to get out into Sydney this month

All the fun and fabulous things to get you out of the house over the next month, from sunrise yoga to Shakespeare.

Santa with sleigh dogs

All the fun and fabulous things to get you out of the house over the next month, from sunrise yoga to Shakespeare.

Thanksgiving at Surly’s

Whether you are an American that will be in Australia on Thanksgiving or if you just want to join in on the celebrations, Surly’s is the place to be. They will be putting on platters of turkey and fried chicken, with all the sides and trimmings. Coors and Blue Moon will also be available to make you feel right at home. Bookings are strongly recommended.

When: Thursday 22nd November 2018, 5pm – 10:30pm
Where: Surly’s, 182 Campbell St, Surry Hills NSW, 2010

Details: https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/thanksgiving-at-surlys  

The Most Beautiful Christmas Tree In Sydney

The iconic Queen Victoria Building has unveiled its hero for the festive season, the QVB Swarovski Christmas Tree. The beloved Tree stands at 24 metres over three floors residing under the famous QVB Dome and is Sydney’s tallest Christmas Tree. Shoppers will be enchanted by its nostalgic beauty with over 82,000 sparkling Swarovksi crystals and 65,000 twinkling lights topped by a dramatic 2.2m wide crystal gilded star, with a total weight of over 6. tonnes. Admire the striking tree while shopping for all their Christmas gifts from QVB’s wide range of retailers.

Where: Sydney’s QVB
When: November 26 through to Christmas Eve.

Details: HERE

Just For Laughs

Just For Laughs Sydney is returning this November 19th to 25th and celebrating its 8th year!

This year the festival lineup includes Bill Bailey, Ken Jeong, Iliza Shlesinger, Reggie Watts, the stars of Whose Line Is It Anyway?: Colin Mochrie, Brad Sherwood and Greg Proops, Fortune Feimster, Ryan Hamilton, Becky Lucas, Kenny Sebastian, Mo Gilligan, Ismo, a star-studded All-Star Gala hosted by Dave Hughes, JFL Australia Live returning for its 6th season hosted by Tommy Little, plus many more.

Where: Various locations
When:   Thursday 22 November 2018 from 7pm to 10pm
Friday 23 November 2018 from 7am to 10pm
Saturday 24 November 2018 from 7pm to 10pm
Sunday 25 November 2018 from 7pm to 10pm

Details: HERE

Sunrise Yoga On The Steps

Salute the sun overlooking Sydney Harbour in our yoga sessions. If you struggle to get up in the morning, the combination of spectacular views and an inspirational instructor might just do the trick. You’ll be centred and energised for the day ahead. These yoga classes are accessible for beginners while providing enough challenge for the most seasoned yogis.

Where: Opera House Steps
When: Until 15 December 2018  Wednesdays and Fridays, 7am to 8amSaturdays, 7.30am to 8.30am

Details: HERE

The Finders Keepers Spring Summer 2018 Market

The Finders Keepers East Coast Tour wraps up in Sydney this spring/summer, returning to Sydney’s newest cultural venue – The Cutaway, Barangaroo Reserve. Over three huge days, you can shop design, discover new music talents, connect with creativity and explore a range of lifestyle offerings. The Finders Keepers continues to celebrate hundreds of emerging and returning makers alongside new stage talent, the very best food and drink vendors as well as a lifestyle line up that’ll leave you literally, lining up.

Where: The Cutaway, Barangaroo Reserve
When:  Friday 30 November 2018 from 12pm to 9pm
Saturday 1 December 2018 from 10am to 7pm
Sunday 2 December 2018 from 10am to 5pm

Details: HERE

The Rocks Friday Foodie Market

Every Friday the rocks transformed into a culturally diverse street food market. Take in the different sights, scents and sounds that fill the streets with food, jewelry, art and flower stalls to name a few. The atmosphere is relaxed and rich with cultural heritage with something for everyone to enjoy.

When: Every Friday until 31st May 2019
Where: The Rocks – Jack Mundey Place and Playfair Street

Details: HERE

Rise of the Tarongasaurus

Stuck on different activities to do with the kids over the summer holidays? Taronga Zoo Sydney’s Rise of the Tarongasaurus it the perfect new feature for the whole family to enjoy. The whole family can follow the Dino Trail where they will encounter huge moving, roaring and spitting dinosaur, while also learning about the dinosaurs that still walk among us.

When: Until 3rd February 2019
Where: Taronga Zoo, Bradleys Head Road, Mosman

Details:  HERE

Originally published as A few excellent reasons to get out into Sydney this month