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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.
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Little Sydney Lives RetrospectiveCelebrating prize-winning photographs from 2018 to 2023Customs House - Fri16Jan
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Casual pickleball at KGVGrab your mates and come and try the fastest growing sportKing George V (KGV) Recreation Centre - Fri16Jan
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KGV evening basketball competitionsLove basketball? Enter a social or corporate basketball teamKing George V (KGV) Recreation Centre - Fri16Jan
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KGV lunch futsal competitionsEnter a social or corporate futsal team in this regular competition in The Rocks.King George V (KGV) Recreation Centre - Fri16Jan
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KGV Netball Monday evening & Friday lunch competitions Play for social and corporate teams, at lunchtime and after business hoursKing George V (KGV) Recreation Centre - Fri16Jan
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Move for all at Juanita Nielsen community centreA weekly 1-hour class combining light resistance training and aerobic moves suitable for all levels of fitnessJuanita Nielsen Community Centre - Fri16Jan
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Pilates at KGVStrengthen and stretch your entire bodyKing George V (KGV) Recreation Centre - Fri16Jan
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Sydney City Farm volunteer working beesHelp out with farm activities, from watering and weeding to planting and harvestingSydney City Farm - Fri16Jan
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The Model MakersDiscover the fascinating world behind one of Sydney’s most important urban planning tools.Customs House - Fri16Jan
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Youth school holiday program January 2026Join our daily activities for high school students, ages 13 to 18Town Hall - Fri16Jan
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Seniors strength and movement classFor all fitness levelsKing George V (KGV) Recreation Centre - Fri16Jan
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Casual pickleball at Ultimo Community Centre Looking for a fun, low-impact way to stay active and meet new people?Ultimo Community Centre - Fri16Jan
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KGV lunch basketball competitionsImprove your basketball skills and have fun with your friendsKing George V (KGV) Recreation Centre - Fri16Jan
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Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2025A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12Customs House - Fri16Jan
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One-on-one boxing padwork 15 minutes of personalised boxing coachingJuanita Nielsen Community Centre - Fri16Jan
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School Holiday Table TennisSchool Holiday Fun at Ultimo Community CentreUltimo Community Centre - Fri16Jan
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School holidays: Creative coding 1 - code & create 8-12 yrsMake your very own computer-generated artwork using coding.Darling Square Library - Fri16Jan
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St Helen's community clothes swapSwap your good condition clothing and upgrade your wardrobeSt Helen’s Community Centre - Fri16Jan
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Table tennis at Juanita Nielsen Community CentreFree, equipment providedJuanita Nielsen Community Centre