June 5, 2009

Vivid Sydney is currently underway, but still has plenty to offer over the next week. Be sure to check out some of the amazing events being offered:

photo credit: judepics

Lighting the Sails: See some colorful art displayed on the sails of the Opera House. From Now until June 14th

Reggie Watts: See what Reggie can do with a loop machine and his voice. June 7th, June 9th – June 10th

Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry: See a concert of ‘Live Dub’. June 11th

Light Walk: Take a walk to see some light art sculptures. From now until June 14th

Fire Water: See a recreation of the 1814 event where a ship burst into flames on the harbour. June 12th – June 14th

These are just a few of what Vivid Sydney has to offer. If you want to see more, take a look at the website at http://vividsydney.com .

May 31, 2009

Since we are no longer in wonderful, sunny summer in the southern hemisphere, the weather is starting to make finding activities a bit more on a limited scale. Rain seems to be falling a little bit every other day making those outdoor events a thing of the past. In light of this, finding some fun shouldn’t be too difficult, and I decided to help out by making a list of indoor activities good for any season!

photo credit: smoodysarah

Galleries and Museums: I know this isn’t tops on everybody’s list, but there are some great galleries/museums around that should be checked out. And, better yet, you can get by without spending much money in the process.

• Art Gallery of New South Wales
• Australian National Maritime Museum
• Museum of Contemporary Art
• The Powerhouse Museum

Bowling: Bowling is not cheap around these parts, but if you know when to go, you can get a decent deal and have a great time. Any AMF Bowling center offers $8 games on Thursdays. I have also been finding some coupons for AMF Bowling on the backs of my Cole’s receipts, so make sure you check ‘em before you chuck ‘em.

Movies: Yet again, movies are not the cheapest thing to do around Sydney, especially if you consider the price of adding on a soft drink and popcorn. However, I have heard recently about a restaurant and movie theater in Darlinghurst called Govinda’s where you can eat a buffet dinner and then proceed to watch a movie while lying down on couches! There is a dinner and movie package, or just make your way to the movie alone, and it doesn’t seem too pricey for Sydney.

Coffee: Cafes are a dime a dozen around Sydney, so why not grab a nice book and a nice cup and sit down for a while when the rain is falling?

photo credit: marfis75

And there you have just a few activities to keep you occupied on some rainy days. If you have any other tidbits, please leave us a comment and let us know where to go!

May 5, 2009

Comedy:

Sat May 2, 2009 – Sun May 17, 2009
Sydney Comedy Festival presents Jackie Loeb – Soapy Women

Sun May 10, 2009
Wayne Brady – Making S%!t Up at State Theatre

Sat May 16, 2009
Dylan Moran – What It Is at Civic Theatre in Newcastle

Music:

Wed May 6, 2009
Brooks & Dunn, Australian Tour at Acer Arena

Fri May 8, 2009
The Moon & Beyond Tour, The Ultimate Pink Floyd Experience at Sydney Opera House

Fri May 8, 2009
Joe Robinson, Smokin’ Joe Robinson ‘Time Jumpin’ Tour at Sandringham Hotel in Newtown

Wed May 13, 2009
Little Birdy ‘Confetti’ Tour at Metro Theatre

Fri May 22, 2009
Pussy Cat Dolls, Doll Domination at Acer Arena

Arts & Festivals:

Mon May 18, 2009 – Sun May 24
Sydney Writers’ Festival

Tue May 19, 2009 – Tue Jun 9, 2009
Sydney Italian Festival

Fri May 22, 2009 – Sun May 24, 2009
Newtown Flicks Short Film Festival at New Theatre

Sports:

Sat May 9, 2009 – Mon May 11, 2009
NRL Round 9, Roosters vs. Storm at Sydney Football Stadium

Fri May 15, 2009 – Mon May 18, 2009
NRL Round 10, Roosters vs. Knights at Sydney Football Stadium

Sat May 16, 2009
AFL Round 8, Sydney vs. West Coast at ANZ Stadium

Sun May 24, 2009
AFL Round 9, Sydney vs. Port Adelaide at Sydney Cricket Ground