Fun things happening in South East Sydney this month

HERE'S a rundown of what’s happening near you this week.

Close up of a young family enjoying a movie in the cinema

HERE'S a rundown of what’s happening near you this week.

Create: Art Classes with Lily Oen  

When:  Every Tuesday, until 18th Dec 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Where:  Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra

Unleash your creative potential and develop your artistic skills under the talented guidance of artist and teacher Lily Oen. Mrs Oen started painting as an eight-year-old in Indonesia, which at the time was still a colony of the Netherlands and even has one of her paintings in the collection of  Princess Beatrix, who ruled Holland as Queen for 33 years. Note: participants must bring their own drawing and painting materials.

The Dawn Wall - Sydney Premiere

When: September 20th
Where: Ritz Cinema, 45 Saint Pauls Street, Randwick

In January, 2015, American rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson captivated the world with their effort to climb the Dawn Wall, a seemingly impossible 3,000 foot rock face in Yosemite National Park, California. The pair lived on the sheer vertical cliff for weeks, igniting a frenzy of global media attention.But for Tommy Caldwell, the Dawn Wall was much more than just a climb. It was the culmination of a lifetime defined by overcoming obstacles.

At the age of 22, the climbing prodigy was taken hostage by rebels in Kyrgyzstan. Shortly after, he lost his index finger in an accident, but resolved to come back stronger. When his marriage fell apart, he escaped the pain by fixating on the extraordinary goal of free climbing the Dawn Wall. Blurring the line between dedication and obsession, Caldwell and his partner Jorgeson spend six years meticulously plotting and practicing their route. On the final attempt, with the world watching, Caldwell is faced with a moment of truth. Should he abandon his partner to fulfill his ultimate dream, or risk his own success for the sake of their friendship?

This is the official Sydney Premiere event for THE DAWN WALLwhich will kick off the full national release. The event will include local stars on stage talking about the significant of the climb and more to come. Our preview sold out in only four days so get in quick.  CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE TRAILER

Dreamer in the Deep

When: Friday 5 October
Where: 60 Clovelly Road, Randwick

Be entertained by the exquisite puppetry showcasing the life-forms, habitats and conditions that create such an amazing diversity of sea creatures, from very small to very large. We even meet an accordion-playing crab and an opera-singing shrimp. Suitable for all ages, Dreamer's bedroom metamorphoses into an ocean going yacht in a harbour. Guided by sea creatures, Dreamer sails out into the ocean. Reminiscent of Jacques Cousteau's boat, Calypso, Dreamer's yacht produces everything from diving suites to mini-submarines allowing Dreamer to explore the Australian coastal waters and further down to the deepest parts of the ocean. At each level and location, we discover the life-forms, habitats and conditions that create such an amazing diversity of sea creatures, from very small to very large. We even meet an accordion-playing crab and an opera-singing shrimp. Accompanied by an original sound track by Melbourne composer, John Grant, this is puppet theatre to inspire the imagination for all ages. Tickets available online or at the door.

Table tennis for fun

When:  Every week 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM on Friday, until 28th Dec
Where: 669-673 Anzac Parade, Maroubra

Good for your health but gentle on your body, the Lionel Bowen Library invites everyone to play friendly matches in a round robin. Meet people and have fun with a low impact sport with no experience or bookings necessary just catch the lift to level 3 of the Lionel Bowen Library and Community Centre in Maroubra and follow the sounds of Ping Pong.

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