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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.
If you’re looking for free things to do in Sydney, you’re in luck: What’s On lists loads of events that won’t cost a cent, from art to music to sports.
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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- Sun29Jan
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Dragon boat racesThe biggest event of its kind in the southern hemisphereCockle Bay Wharf - Sun29Jan
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Lion dancing Take part in the fantastic frenzy of the traditional Chinese Lion DanceSydney - Tue31Jan
- Wed1Feb
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Basketball workshops GlebeFree basketball workshops for young people aged 12-17Peter Forsyth Auditorium - Thu2Feb
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Seniors Week @ KGV Recreation Centre Come and celebrate Seniors Week at KGV with free entry to gym and casual play sport sessions.King George V (KGV) Recreation Centre - Mon6Feb
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Tennis lessons and BBQ after school youth program A free safe and supervised program for high school students ages 13–18 years.Alexandria Park - Tue7Feb
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Ceramics: Beginner wheel throwing (16+ yrs)Discover ceramics in this directed 4-week course for beginner studentsPine Street Creative Arts Centre - Tue7Feb
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Home library service at Cliff Noble Community CentreAn easy way to get your booksCliff Noble Community Centre - Tue7Feb
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Lunch with friendsOrder your lunch and make new friends at the Cliff Noble CentreCliff Noble Community Centre - Wed8Feb
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Retro Gaming and Dungeons & DragonsFour social free play days and discussion around healthier gaming habits after-school for young people.Reginald Murphy Community Centre - Wed8Feb
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After Dinner Walking Group for Older PeopleWould you like to be active & make friends while seeing the city at night?Hyde Park South - Wed8Feb
- Thu9Feb
- Fri10Feb
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Youth Mobile Photography for EventsFour workshops on various aspects of mobile phone photography for eventsJuanita Nielsen Community Centre - Fri10Feb
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Sheng Zhen meditationEasy to learn movements and still meditationRedfern Community Centre - Wed15Feb
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GreenPower: What it is and tips for finding the best dealGet help switching to a renewable electricity plan. Learn what to avoid.Online - Thu16Feb
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Youth Park-FITFree fitness class for high school studentsPrince Alfred Park - Cleveland Street entrance - Sat18Feb
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Recycle It Saturday: a free recycling drop-off eventDrop off household items including electronics, polystyrene, clothes, gas bottles, x-ray scans and moreAlexandra Canal Depot - Mon20Feb
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Connect Sydney – Grant Writing and Fundraising WorkshopThis training will improve your knowledge and skills in writing successful grant submissions and securing more funding.Sydney - Thu23Feb
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High school art in the makerspace (Year 7 to Year 12)Explore a range of fun and exciting artforms in the Darling Square Library makerspace.Darling Square Library