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What’s On is your complete guide to arts and entertainment in the local area.
Featuring the latest and greatest events in our area, there’s something for everyone, from the finest in arts and culture, to mouthwatering destinations for foodies, as well as music and entertainment listings.
You can play it by ear and find something to do at the last minute, or have your diary at the ready and make plans for the month - and beyond.
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Looking for inspiration for your next big day (or night) out? Our editors have carefully curated local events, and these listings could include anything from the most popular right through to the next big thing.
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Australian Life Exhibition 2025Picture perfect glimpses of Australian Life - take a stroll through the finalists of the $10,000 photographic prizeCustoms House Square - Sat16Aug
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Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2025A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12Customs House - Sat16Aug
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Casual basketball in PyrmontLooking for a casual shootaround or game? Maybanke Courts are where it's atMaybanke Community Centre - Sat16Aug
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Little Sydney Lives RetrospectiveCelebrating prize-winning photographs from 2018 to 2023Customs House - Sat16Aug
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The Model MakersDiscover the fascinating world behind one of Sydney’s most important urban planning tools.Customs House - Sat16Aug
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Dance fit classImprove your overall health and fitness through the power of movement to music in this fun one hour class.Pyrmont Community Centre - Sat16Aug
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KGV Fitness – Full body circuitA 45 minute, all body workout that will challenge you and leave you on a highKing George V (KGV) Recreation Centre - Sat16Aug
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Yin yoga at Juanita Nielsen Community CentreA mind and body practice combining physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditationJuanita Nielsen Community Centre - Sun17Aug
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Volleyball competitions: Sunday men’s, women's and mixedSocial indoor volleyball competitionsPerry Park Recreation Centre - Sun17Aug
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Cycling in the city course Get the skills and confidence to ride on Sydney streetsSydney Park Cycling Centre - Mon18Aug
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7-a-side football competitions: Monday men'sMen's social outdoor 7-a-side football competitions at Perry Park Synthetic SportsfieldPerry Park Synthetic Sportsfield - Mon18Aug
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Basketball workshops for ages 12 to 24Improve your basketball skills while making friends and having funPeter Forsyth Auditorium - Mon18Aug
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Bilingual storytime at Green Square Library, 3 to 5 yearsA fun storytelling program combining stories, rhymes, and singing.Green Square Library - Mon18Aug
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Chinese craft class Suitable for crafters of all levels to come together and create projectsRon Williams Community Centre - Mon18Aug
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Crochet social groupFor advanced beginners to intermediate level enthusiastsPyrmont Community Centre - Mon18Aug
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Digitally guided mindfulness meditationUnwind and enjoy weekly free mindfulness meditation sessionJuanita Nielsen Community Centre - Mon18Aug
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KGV boxing classGet your heart rate up and arms pumping with this lunchtime boxing classKing George V (KGV) Recreation Centre